ATI XCLAIM TV User Manual

XCLAIM™ TV

INSTALLATION GUIDE

P/N: 107-70052-10 Rev.A
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Installation

Introduction

XCLAIM TV brings the broadcast world to your desktop Ð
all thatÕs required is a simple connection to XCLAIM VR or
a Power Macintosh G3 with the Audio/Video option card
installed. By using XCLAIM TV with Xclaim Video Player,
ATIÕs video capture and intelligent TV application, your
Macintosh can receive a television or VCR signal and
display it on your monitor as you work.

What’s in the Package

The XCLAIM TV package contains the following
hardware, software, and documentation:

¥ XCLAIM TV tuner module
¥ Enhanced S-video cable
¥ Stereo Audio cable
¥ 3.5Ó installation disks with the latest

Xclaim Video Player software for XCLAIM VR or

Power Macintosh G3
¥ XCLAIM TV Installation Guide
¥ Xclaim Video Player UserÕs Guide

What Y ou’ll Need

XCLAIM TV operates with the following minimum
system requirements:

¥ Power Macintosh G3 with Audio/Video option card

installed or, a PCI Macintosh with XCLAIM VR installed
¥ Cable TV or ampliÞed antenna signal source
¥ Mac OS 7.5.5 or later (Mac OS 8.0 or later required for

Power Macintosh G3; recommended for all models)
¥ QuickTime (version 2.5 or later)

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Related Documentation

The README Þle summarizes the latest product
revisions. Click the README icon on the installation disk
to open this Þle.

All of the intelligent television functions of XCLAIM TV
are controlled by the Xclaim Video Player software which
came with the XCLAIM TV package. For complete
instructions on using XCLAIM TV, refer to the

Video Player UserÕs Guide

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XCLAIM TV’ s Connectors

XCLAIM TV is equipped with all the necessary
connectors so you can put TV on your desktop Ð right out
of the box. Using the video and audio inputs, you can also
connect a VCR, camcorder, or video conferencing camera
to XCLAIM TV, so you can watch a videotape or live
video on your computer.

The XCLAIM TV connectors, and their associated icons,
are summarized in the following diagram:

Rear Panel

CATV or Antenna Input

Enhanced S-Video Output

Sound Output (Stereo Miniplug)

Sound Input (Extended Stereo Miniplug)

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Front Panel

Power LED Indicator
Left Audio Input (White)
Right Audio Input (Red)
Composite Video Input (Yellow)

S-Video Input

Making the Connections

To receive maximum performance and a complete set of
features, connect XCLAIM TV to XCLAIM VR. Optionally,
XCLAIM TV can be connected to a Power Macintosh G3 that
has an Audio/Video option card installed.

!

¥ Static electricity can damage sensitive electronic

components. Discharge your bodyÕs static electric
charge by touching a grounded surface Ñ for
example, the metal area of the computer chassis Ñ
before performing any hardware procedure.

¥ The manufacturer assumes no liability for any

damage, caused directly or indirectly, by improper
installation of components by unauthorized service
personnel.

the installation, consult a qualiÞed technician

¥

Make sure power is off during installation

otherwise, damage to the TV tuner, the graphics
accelerator card, and injury to yourself may result.

Connecting XCLAIM TV to your computer

Use the Shut Down command to turn off your computer.

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Connect the cable TV or antenna line to the CATV

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input ( ) on your XCLAIM TV tuner (refer to the

illustration on the next page).

Noting the pin orientation,

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the enhanced S-video cable into the S-Video Output

port ( ) on your XCLAIM TV tuner.

If you do not feel comfortable performing

;

gently

insert one end of

.

For XCLAIM VR installations

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the cable into the enhanced S-Video Input port

(

S VID IN

for G3-only installations

cable into the enhanced S-Video Input port on the

Audio/Video option card.

)

on the back of your XCLAIM VR card,

, insert the other end of

, insert the other end of the

or

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