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ALL-IN-WONDER
®
9200 Series
Installation and Setup User’s Guide
P/N: 137-70463-20
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Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this
document, ATI Technologies Inc. assumes no liability with respect to
the operation or use of ATI hardware, software or other products and
documentation described herein, for any act or omission of ATI
concerning such products or this documentation, for any interruption of
service, loss or interruption of business, loss of anticipatory profits, or
for punitive, incidental or consequential damages in connection with
the furnishing, performance, or use of the ATI hardware, software, or
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further notice to a product or system described herein to improve
reliability , function or design. With respect to ATI products which this
document relates, ATI disclaims all express or implied warranties
regarding such products, including but not limited to, the implied
warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement.
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Product Notices
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential
Unpublished W orks. (c) 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights
reserved.
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4,819,098, and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only.
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be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
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Documentation updates
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T o maximize the value of your ATI product, you should ensure that you
have the latest documentation. ATI’s documentation contains helpful
installation/configuration tips and other valuable feature information.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the product is operated.
• Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
• Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
• Compatibility - This option card is for use only with IBM AT or
compatible UL Listed personal computers that have Installation
Instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessories.
• Grounding - CAUTION: For Continued Protection Against Risk of
Electric Shock and Fire, This Accessory Should Be Installed Only In
Products Equipped With A Three-wire Grounding Plug, A Plug Having a
third (Grounding) Pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power
outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into
the outlet, contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
• All option card securement pins shall be completely tightened as to
provide continuous bonding between the option card and the PC
chassis.
• Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Since an outdoor antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure that the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to the antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection of grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode.
• Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet, and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
• Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other light or power circuits, or where
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Table of Content s
Getting Started............................................................... 1
What is the ALL-IN-WONDER family?................................ .......................1
System Requirements....................................................................................3
Other Sources of Information........................................................................4
Online Help ............................................................................................4
ATI Multimedia Center Guide ...............................................................4
Getting Additional Accessories..............................................................4
Warranty Information.......... ... ............................ ............................ ...............5
Product Warranty Registration .............................................................. 5
Customer Service ......................... ............................ .............................5
Hardware Warranty Service Statement..................................................6
Warranty Service......................................... ............................ ...............6
Limitations..............................................................................................7
Installing the Hardware and Software ......................... 9
Do This First!.................................................................................................9
Uninstalling Old Graphics Card Software...................................................10
Installing Your ALL-IN-WONDER Card................................................... 11
Windows New Hardware Found......................................................... 12
Installing the CATALYST
™ Software Suite......................................13
Troubleshooting Tips...................................................................................14
Multiple Display Support ............ ............................ ............................ .......14
Increasing the number of colors........................................................... 15
Starting the ATI Multimedia Center ................................................. .......... 16
Input and Output Adapters .......................................................................... 17
Selecting the sound card connector for TV audio input....................... 20
Windows Volume Control....................................................................21
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Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER.....................................23
Connecting Your PC to a Video Source......................................................23
Attaching a TV to Your Card...................................................................... 24
Using SCART connectors for European televisions ............................26
Using and adjusting TV Out.................................................................27
Starting Windows with television display enabled .............................. 27
Using a monitor vs. using the television display.............................. .... 27
Adjusting the monitor display.............................................................. 28
TV reception tips..................................................................................28
Viewing text on television....................................................................28
Reducing edge distortion......................................................................29
Changing display configurati o ns..........................................................30
Using games and applications..............................................................30
EAZYLOOK™............................................................................................30
Reference..................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................31
Basic troubleshooting tips.................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting tips.............................................................................33
Audio and Video Troubleshooting..............................................................34
Audio problems ................................................................................... 34
Video problems ... ............................................................................... 36
CD Audio Connectors ................................................................................. 39
Internal Audio / Video
Input / Output Connectors ...........................................................................40
To Remove the ATI Multimedia Center......................................................41
To Remove the ALL-IN-WONDER Drivers ..............................................41
Compliance Information.............................................................................. 42
FCC Compliance Information..............................................................42
Industry Canada Compliance Statement .............................................. 43
CE Compliance Information ................................................................43
L’Information de conformité de la CE.................................................44
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CHAPTER 1
Getting St arted
Welcome to the convergence of your PC, TV and video! This
new technology changes the way you view TV, graphics, and
video on your PC.
The ALL-IN-WONDER family of cards are powerful TV
tuners, DVD players, Personal Video Recorders, and 2D & 3D
graphics and video accelerators. Their features will take your
PC’s graphics and video capabilities to the next level.
This guide provides all the information you need to install your
ALL-IN-WONDER card.
What is the ALL-IN-WONDER family?
The ALL-IN-WONDER family of cards deliver highperformance 3D and 2D graphics, as well as advanced
multimedia features. Play games, watch TV or videos, listen to
audio CDs, explore the Internet, and work in Windows® as
never before.
TV-ON-DEMAND™ enhances your televisio n experience.
Using an attached video camera, the ALL-IN-WONDER family
provides time-lapse video recording and motion-triggered video
recording, which can be used for security applications. Your
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You can use your ALL-IN-WONDER to connect your computer
to a television. This feature is ideal for playing games, giving
presentations, watching movies, and browsing the Internet. (For
more information, see Attaching a TV to Y our Car d on page 24.)
The ALL-IN-WONDER also turns your PC into an intelligent
TV with the following features:
• TV-ON-DEMAND™
• THRUVIEW™
• Zoom-in
• Scheduled Viewing
• Channel Scanning
• Video recording
• Closed Captioning with Hot Words™
• Program transcript recording (North America only)
•TV MAGAZINE
• Personal Video Recorder with real-time video compression
• Interactive Program Guide (in selected countries)
• AC-3 Digital Audio playback supporting Dolby® 5.1
surround sound (optional)
• REMOTE WONDER™ USB RF remote control (optional)
• EAZYSHARE™
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System Requirements
Computer
system
• Pentium® 4 / III / Celeron™,
AMD® K6/Athlon®, or compatible, with
AGP 8X/4X/2X bus slot.
• 128MB of system memory.
• Installation software requires CD-ROM or DVD
drive.
• DVD playback requires DVD drive.
• Sound card supported by Windows® with available
line input.
• Interactive Program Guide requires internet
connection (North America only).
• Optional REMOTE WONDER receiver requires
available USB port.
Expansion
Slot
AGP 8X/4X/2X.
Operating
System
Windows® 98/SE*, Windows® Me, Windows®
2000, Windows® XP.
*
The Windows Me driver installs on Windows®
98/SE.
Monitor
VGA, supporting minimum 640x480 resolution. A
Plug-and-Play monitor that supports VESA’s Display
Channel specifications (DDC1 or DDC2b) is required
to take advantage of the DDC1/DDC2b features.
Hydravision™ technology supports DVI or CRT
monitor and television.
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Other Sources of Information
If you need additional help or require information that is not
included in this guide, see the following sources:
Online Help
If you require additional information, you can refer to the online
help available under Windows 98, Windows Millennium
Edition, Windows 2000, or Windows XP for more information
about using ATI’s enhanced drivers.
For information on your card’s graphics features, double-click
the ATI icon in the lower-right corner of your screen.
A TI Multimedia Center Guide
The online ATI Multimedia Center User’s Guide explains how
to use the special features that the ATI Multimedia Center
provides. To open the ATI Multimedia Center User’s Guide:
1 Insert the ATI Installati on CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive, then click User Guide.
The Online Manual opens in Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™
2 Click User’s Guides, click ATI Multimedia Center
Guides, then click ATI Multimedia Center.
Getting Additional Accessories
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W arranty Information
Product Warranty Registration
To receive Customer Service, you must register your product
with ATI. Online Product Warranty Registration is available at
http://www.ati.com/online/registration.
Customer Service
For detailed instructions on how to use your ATI product, refer
to the Online User’s Guide included on your ATI Installation
CD-ROM. If you require further assistance with your product,
use one of the following options:
Online:
For product information, video drivers, Frequently Asked
Questions and Email support, visit:
http://www.ati.com and select Customer Service for Built By
ATI products.
Telephone:
Available Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM EST.
*
905-882-2626
*
Access to T elephone Support is available to registered users at
no additional cost for the first 30 days from the date of purchase
(long distance charges may apply). For complete details, please
visit: http://www.ati.com/online/customercare.
Mail:
ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC.
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Hardware Warranty Service S tatement
Should the product, in ATI’s opinion, malfunction within the
warranty period, ATI will at its discretion repair or replace the
product upon receipt with an equivalent. Any replaced parts
become the property of ATI. This warranty does not apply to the
software component of a product or a product which has been
damaged due to accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation,
usage not in accordance with product specifications and
instructions, natural or personal disaster, or unauthorized
alterations, repairs, or modifications.
For a detailed description of the ATI Hardware Warranty
Service Statement visit:
http://www.ati.com/online/warranty/statement.
Warranty Service
For warranty service instructions visit:
http://www.ati.com/online/warranty or contact one of our
Customer Service Representatives using one of the
aforementioned means.
• Before shipping any unit for repair, obtain an RMA number
for warranty service.
• When shipping your product, pack it securely, show the
RMA and serial number of the product on the outside, and
ship prepaid and insured.
• ATI will not be held liable for damage or loss to the product
in shipment.
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Limitations
• This warranty is valid only if the online Product Warranty
Registration form at
http://www.ati.com/online/registration
is successfully submitted within 30 days of purchase of said
product.
• All warranties for this product, when purchased as a retail
product, expressed or implied, will expire three (3) years
*
from date of original purchase.
*
The ATI REMOTE WONDER unit is warranted for 1
year.
All accompanying cables and accessories are warranted
for 90 days.
• No warranties for this product, expressed or implied, shall
extend to any person who purchases the product in a used
condition.
• The liability of ATI in respect of any defective product will
be limited to the repair or replacement of such product. ATI
may use new or equivalent-to-new replacement parts.
Defective product will be sent in for repair or replacement
only.
ATI makes no other representations or warranties as to fitness
for a particular purpose, merchantability or otherwise in respect
of the product. No other representations, warranties or
conditions shall be implied by statute or otherwise.
In no event shall ATI be responsible or liable for any damages,
including but not limited to the loss of revenue or profit, arising:
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CHAPTER 2
Inst alling the
Hardware and Sof tware
Do This First
!
To ensure a successful installation of your ALL-IN-WONDER,
you MUST install AGP Drivers for non-Intel Chipset Based
Motherboards BEFORE replacing your current graphics card.
Several AGP motherboard manufacturers use non-Intel AGP
chipsets. Chipsets include those made by Acer Laboratories
(ALI), Silicon Integrated Systems (SIS), and VIA Technologies,
Inc. Each non-Intel chipset requires the installation of a custom
Virtual GART (AGP) Driver. This driver is required by your
new ATI card to function correctly with your motherbo ard. It is
very important that the correct AGP driver be installed before
installing an AGP video card in your system.
To det ermine what motherboard chipset
is present on your system:
An incorrect or missing GART driver can result in
AGP memory not being detected or a black screen
after Windows® loads.
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Once you have determined the chipset manufacturer for your
motherboard, obtain and then install the latest AGP drivers
from:
VIA Technologies http://www.viaarena.com
Acer Laboratories (ALI) http://www.ali.com.tw
Silicon Integrated Systems (SIS) http://www.sis.com
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) http://www.amd.com
General Motherboard/chipset information
http://www.motherboards.org
More information on this topic can be found at
http://www.ati.com/support/faq/agpchipsetdrivers.html
Uninstalling Old Graphics Card Sof tware
To ensure successful installation of your ALL-IN-WOND ER
card, you must uninstall the graphic drivers for the existing
graphics card before removing it from your computer.
To uni nstall old graphi cs drivers
With your current graphics card still in your computer:
1 Close all applications that are currently running.
2 Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then select
Add/Remove Programs.
3 Select your current graphic drivers, then click
Add/Remove…
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Installing Your ALL-IN-WONDER Card
You are now ready to install your card.
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4 Remove any existing graphics card from your computer.
If your computer has an on-board graphics capability, you
may need to disable it on the motherboard. For more
information, see your computer documentation or contact
the manufacturer.
5 After locating the AGP slot, and if necessary, removing the
metal cover, align your ALL-IN-WONDER card with the
AGP slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully
seated.
6 Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace
the computer cover.
7 Plug the ATI Output Adapter into your card (see page 19),
and then attach the monitor cable.
Windows New Hardware Found
Windows may start th e Add New Hardware Wizard to install
the Standard VGA Driver. To correctly install your new
hardware:
If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Cancel the
Wizard and proceed to Installing the CATALYST™ Software
Suite on page 13.
•If the Add New Hardware Wizard does not appear , proceed
to Installing the CATALYST™ Software Suite on page 13.
•If the Add New Hardware Wizard does appear:
1 Click Next to allow Windows to search for the Standard
VGA or Standard PCI Graphics Adapter.
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Installing the CAT ALYST™ Software Suite
ATI’ s CATAL YST software suite pr ovides the ultimate software
required to enjoy the full power of your ALL-IN-WONDER
card. Th e C AT A LY S T software suite comprises four, distinct
software elements:
• Display driver
• Multimedia Center
• HydraVision (not included in the Express Install)
• Remote Wonder Software
T o ensure you install the latest software, use the ATI Installation
CD-ROM that shipped with your ALL-IN-WONDER card.
To install th e CA TAL YST software suite
1 Insert the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive.
If Wi ndows runs the CD-ROM automatically, proceed to
step 6.
2 Click Start, then click Run.
3 Type the following: D:\ATISETUP
(If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with the
correct drive letter.)
4 Click OK, then click Install under Software Install.
5 Click Next, then click Yes to the license agreement.
6 Click ATI Easy Install to begin the Installation Wizard.
7 Follow the Wizard’s on-screen instructions to complete the
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T roubleshooting Tip s
Multiple Display Support
If you use multiple monitors, the ALL-IN-WONDER card must
be the primary graphics card. Normally, the system BIOS
• Check that the card is seated properly in the correct slot.
• Ensure the display cable is securely fastened to the card’s display
connector.
• Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving
power.
• If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your
motherboard. For more information, consult your computer’s manual or
contact the manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the
built-in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.)
• Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card
when you installed the ATI driver.
• For more troubleshooting tips, right-click the ATI icon in the taskbar and
select Troubleshooting.
• If you have problems during bootup, start your computer in Safe Mode.
Press and hold the CTRL key until the Microsoft
®
Windows® Startup Menu
appears on the screen. Then select the number for Safe Mode, and press
Enter. (You can also use F8 to bring up the Microsoft Windows® Startup
Menu.) In Safe Mode, bring up the Device Manager and check for
duplicate display adapter and monitor entries if you are only using one
graphics card.
• For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the
Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer.
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Increasing the number of colors
1 Right-click on a clear area of your desktop, then click
Properties.
2 Click Settings.
If you are using multiple monitors, click the monitor icon
whose color depth you want to change. If you click a
secondary monitor and Extend my Windows deskto p o nt o
this monitor is not checked, you cannot change that
monitor’ s settings. Each monitor has its own color settings.
3 In the Colors box, select High Color (16 bit), True Color
(24 bit) or True Color (32 bit).
Your type of monitor and video adapter determine the
maximum number of colors.
The ALL-IN-WONDER card’s advanced, DirectX 8.1 and
OpenGL 3D acceleration give you detailed color graphics and
3D features like multi-texturing, alpha blending, and fog
effects. ALL-IN-WONDER also provides powerful 2D
graphics features through the Display Properties pages:
Settings
Customize your desktop settings such
as desktop size, screen resolution and
color depth, and store various desktop
preferences for easy recall later.
Adjustment
Adjust the position and size of your
screen, as well as manipulate the
screen refresh rate, frequencies and
synchronization.
Correct color tone differences between
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The ALL-IN-WONDER display drivers on your ATI
Installation CD-ROM are the latest and fastest available, but at
ATI, we are constantly improving our products, so check the
ATI web site at http://www.ati.com for newer software.
• Under CUSTOMER SERVICE, click find a driver, and
follow the prompts.
Drivers downloaded from the ATI website:
• Double-click the self-extracting executable file to start the
installation.
St arting the A TI Multimedia Center
From LaunchPad.
The LaunchPad
provides a convenient way to start all your Multimedia Center
features — just click the one you want. LaunchPad opens
automatically when you start your computer, or if you prefer,
you can right-click LaunchPad, and uncheck Load on Startup
in the drop-down menu to disable this feature.
From Windows taskbar.
1 In the W indows taskbar, click Start, then point at
Programs .
2 Point at ATI Multimedia Center , then select
CD Audio, DVD, File Player, LaunchPad, Library, TV,
Video CD, or Configuration.
Windows will automatically reboot your system
after the drivers are installed.
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Input and Output Adapters
Your ALL-IN-WONDER card uses input and output adapters
that let you connect audio and video devices to the card — TV,
VCR, laserdisc player, or camcorder.
To hear sound when you use your ALL-IN-WONDER
card’s TV feature, ensure that the ALL-IN-WONDER
card’s output cable is connected to the line-in
connector of your sound card: see page 19. For
information on the CD audio connectors see page 39.
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A/V In
CATV In
1
2
3
4
ALL-IN-WONDER 9200 Series Card Connectors
A/V Out
VGA Out
ALL-IN-WONDER
2
3
1
4
5
5
Audio In
6
Video In
7
Video Out
The optional VIDEO IN and
VIDEO OUT connectors are
used for connection to a PC’s
front or rear panel.
6
7
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T o watch movies on your PC or record video
from your VCR, camcorder , or laserdisc player
Use the ATI input adapter to connect a VCR, camcorder, or
laserdisc player to your ALL-IN-WONDER card, as shown.
The audio and video output connectors on your VCR, camcorder, or
laserdisc player will be similar to these. Use composite video out or
S-video out. S-Video will provide better results.
Cable with
S-Video
plug at
each end.
Cables with RCA
plugs at each
end, available
separately from a
consumer
electronics
dealer.
S-VIDEO
OUT
COMP.
VIDEO
OUT
L. AUDIO
OUT
R. AUDIO
OUT
SLR
ATI Inpu t Adapter
(Enlarged)
OR
A/V IN
CATV
A/V OUT
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A/V IN
CATV
A/V OUT
T o display your PC output on TV
and record your PC output on videotape
Use the ATI output adapter to connect a TV, camcorder, or VCR
to your ALL-IN-WONDER card, as shown.
ALL-IN-
WONDER
S-VIDEO
IN
COMP.
VIDEO
IN
L. AUDIO
IN
R. AUDIO
IN
The audio and video input connectors on your TV, camcorder, or VCR will
be similar to these. Use COMPOSITE VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN. S-Video will
provide better result s.
ATI
output
adapter
Cable with
RCA plug
at each
end,
available
separately
from a
consumer
electronics
dealer.
Cable with S-Video plug
at each end.
SOUND
CARD
OR
LINE OUT
To use your TV as a display, you
must enable TV Out. See Using
and adjusting TV Out on page 27.
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Selecting the sound card
connector for TV audio input
The sound card connector determines which mixer slider is
controlled by the ATI Multimedia Center’s volume slider.
1 Click the Setup button in the TV Player control panel,
then click the Display tab.
2 Click the Initialization Wizard button, then click the Next
button twice.
3 In the Typical Audio Connections page, check I have
connected the cable to confirm that you have connected
your ALL-IN-WONDER card’s audio output cable to your
sound card’s Line-In connector.
4 Click Next to open the TV Sound Initialization Wizard.
5 Click the audio input that matches the connection between
your ALL-IN-WONDER card and your sound card. (LineIn is the standard audio input when the ALL-IN-WONDER
card’s audio output cable is connected to the sound card’s
Line-In connector .) If you are not sure how it is connected,
click each source (CD Audio, Line-In, etc.), and listen for
the sound.
6 Click the Next button until you reach the End of
Initialization Wizard page, then click the Finish button.
Ensure that the ALL-IN-WONDER card’s audio
output cable is connected to your sound card’s
Line-In connector.
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Windows V olume Control
For correct audio performance, your sound card’s line input
must be active. To display the Line Input setting in the
Windows Volume Control panel:
1 Right-click the speaker icon in the Taskb ar (usually in
the lower-right corner of your screen), then click Open
Volume Controls.
2 If the Line-In volume slider is not visible, click Options,
then click Properties.
3 Click the Line-In volume control checkbox, then click
OK. If the Mute checkbox is checked, click it to cancel
muting.
If the speaker icon is not in your T askbar, do the
following:
• In the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings,
then click Control Panel.
• Double-click Sounds and Multimedia.
•In Sound Volume, check Show volume control on
Taskbar.
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CHAPTER 3
Using Your
ALL-IN-WONDER
For comprehensive information on your ALL-IN-WONDER
card’s multimedia features, please see the online ATI
Multimedia Center User’s Guide on the Installation CD.
To open the A TI Multimedia Center User’s Guide:
1 Insert the ATI Installati on CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive, then click User Guide.
The Online Manual opens in Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™
2 Click User’s Guides, click ATI Multimedia Center
Guides, then click ATI Multimedia Center.
For correct operation of your card’s multimedia features, the
ALL-IN-WONDER card must be your computer’s primary
graphics card. For more information, see Multiple Display
Support on page 14.
Connecting Y our PC to a V ideo Source
T o connect your computer to a VCR or camcorder ,
attach a connector cable from the VCR or
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To connect a VCR or camcorder to
your ALL-IN-WONDER
1 Turn off your computer and your VCR or camcorder.
2 Ensure that your graphics card is installed correctly.
3 Determine if your VCR or camcorder has an S-Video or
Composite video connection.
4 Looking at the back of your computer, locate your graphics
card. Using the ATI Input/Output Adapter, attach one end
of the cable to your graphics card and the other to your
VCR or camcorder.
5 Turn on your computer and your VCR or camcorder.
Attaching a TV to Your Card
Using your ALL-IN-WONDER card’s Composite or S-Video
output, you can connect a television set as your computer’s
display . You can use your card to view computer output directly
on your television. Depending upon your television, you can
choose NTSC or PAL formats. You can display images on both
the TV and VGA monitor simultaneously.
The ALL-IN-WONDER provides a big-screen experience for
entertainment PCs that is ideal for playing games, giving
presentations, watching movies, browsing the Internet, and
recording videotapes of your computer’s display.
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To connect your graphics card to a television
• You must attach a TV before enabling TV output
• In order to record audio on your VCR or hear audio through
your TV speakers, you must connect the audio cables (see
page 19).
• If your television has cable input only, which is the case for
older units, you can connect your graphics card to your
television using your VCR or an RF modulator (available at
most consumer electronics dealers) that accepts audio input.
Connect the ALL-IN-WONDER card’s audio output to the
RF modulator’s audio input.
1 Turn off your computer and your television.
2 Determine if your television has an S-Video connection or
an RCA video-in connection.
3 Looking at the back of your computer, locate your graphics
card.
4 Connect the supplied output cable adapter to the A/V OUT
connector on the card (see Input and Output Adapters on
page 17).
5 Using a cable with either S-Video or RCA connectors,
attach one end of the cable to the output cable adapter and
the other to your television.
6 Turn on your computer and your television.
If there is no display, you may need to enable the television
output capability; see Using and adjusting TV Out on
page 27. For detailed cabling diagrams and audio
connections, see Input and Output Adapters on page 17.
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Using SCART connectors for European televisions
IMPORT AN T INFORMATION
for European Customers
Some PC monitors in Europe cannot be used simultaneously with
television display. When you enable television display in Europe,
the refresh rate for the monitor and television is set to 50Hz. Some
monitors may not support this refresh rate and could be damaged.
• Please check the documentation supplied with your monitor to
see if your monitor supports a refresh rate of 50Hz.
If your monitor does not support 50 Hz (or if you are not
sure), then turn off your monitor before turning on your
computer when using your television as a display.
For information on disabling television display, see To enable and
disable the television display on page 27.
Some televisions in Europe may use an SCART connection. If you
use SCART, please read Using SCART connectors for European
televisions on page 26 before attempting to connect your PC to
your television.
Using an SCART connector with a Composite cable
Connect to
TV or VCR
Audio In
(Right = Red)
(Left = White)
SCART
Connector
Video In (Yellow)
Cable 1
Cable 2
Connect to
graphics card
Connect to
audio source
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Using and adjusting TV Out
To enable and disable the television display
1 Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
2 Double-click Display, then click the Settings tab.
3 Click the Advanced button, then click the Displays
tab.
Windows 98 users: click the Advanced button, then click
the Advanced tab.
4 Click the green enable/disable button next to the word
“TV” to enable/disable television display.
5 Click OK or Apply to save the changes you have made.
For information about how to use television display and the
ATI Displays Properties page, click the Help button.
St arting Windows with television display enabled
The television screen may become scrambled temporarily
during the initial Windows logo display. This is only a
temporary effect, and your television screen will be restored
within a few seconds.
During start up, your TV Out graphics card will go through a
sequence of mode settings, during which your television display
will remain blank. This process takes only a few seconds, and
helps program the television display.
Using a monitor vs. using the television display
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Older monitors and large, speciality monitors may not work
with television display enabled. If you experience problems
when television display is enabled, disable television display to
restore your monitor ’s display.
Adjusting the monitor display
The size of the display on your monitor may be smaller and not
perfectly centered when you have television display enabled.
These effects are caused by the changes required to provide a
proper display on the television.
Use the controls available on the Adjustments tab on the
Monitor Properties page (click the Monitor button on the ATI
Displays page) to adjust the display on your monitor only.
Click the Television button to adjust the television display only .
TV reception tips
• In the TV Tuner tab, ensure that you click the correct setting
for cable or antenna.
• For the best indoor antenna reception, use an amplified
model, and move it as far away from your monitor as
possible.
• If you experience problems with cable input, a signal
amplifier may improve reception.
Viewing text on television
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3 In the General tab’s Font Size box, select the size you
want your displayed fonts to be.
4 To customize the size of displayed fonts, select Custom or
Other.
5 Click the OK button, then click the OK button in the
Display Properties dialog.
6 Restart your computer.
Reducing edge distortion
When using a television for your PC’s display, you may see
some edge distortion on the left and right side of your television
screen. This effect depends on your television and the PC
application you are running. T o reduce edge distortion, you can
increase the horizontal size.
To increase the horizontal size
1 Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
2 Double-click Display, then click the Settings tab.
3 Click the Advanced button, then click the Displays
tab.
Windows 98 users: click the Advanced button, then click
the Displays tab.
4 Click the TV button, then click the Adjustments tab.
5 Click the plus (+) button under Horizontal Screen to
increase the horizontal size of the television display.
6 Click OK or Apply to save the changes you have made.
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To increase the TV contrast
1 Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
2 Double-click Display, then click the Settings tab.
3 Click the Advanced button, then click the Displays
tab.
W indows 98 users click the Advanced button, then click the
Advanced tab.
4 Click the TV button, then drag the Contrast slider to the
right to increase the contrast.
5 Click OK or Apply to save the changes you have made.
Changing display configurations
If you move your computer to a place where you are using
television display only, make sure that you have the television
display feature enabled first; see To enable and disable the
television display on page 27.
Using games and applications
Some older games and applications may program the graphics
card directly to run under a specific display mode. This may
cause your television display to turn off automatically or
become scrambled (the PC monitor will not be affected). Your
television display will be restored once you exit the game or if
you restart your system.
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CHAPTER 4
Reference
This chapter contains troubleshooting tips for your
ALL-IN-WONDER card.
T roubleshooting
The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience
problems. ATI’s documentation contains helpful
installation/configuration tips and other valuable feature
information. Please contact your dealer for more advanced
troubleshooting information.
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Basic troubleshooting tips
Problem Possible Solution
No video • Check that the card is seated properly in its expansion
slot. If the problem still exists, try a different expansion
slot.
• Ensure that the monitor cable is securely fastened to
the card.
• Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged
in and receiving power.
• If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities
on your mother board. For more information, consult
your computer’s manual or manufacturer. (Note: some
manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be
disabled or to become the secondary display.)
• Make sure that you selected the appropriate monitor
when you installed your enhanced driver.
Poor TV
reception
• If you use an indoor antenna, you will get the best
results with an amplified model. Place it as far away
from the PC monitor as possible, to avoid interference.
• Splitting the cable or antenna input can reduce the
signal quality . For the best reception, connect the cable
or antenna directly to your card.
No sound • Make sure that your audio card’s line input is active
(see Windows Volume Control on page 21).
• Ensure that you have connected the audio cable from
your ALL-IN-WONDER card to the LINE IN connector
on your sound card.
• Re-run the Sound Initialization Wizard:
1. Click the setup button.
2. Click the Display tab.
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T roubleshooting tips
For troubleshooting tips, right-click the ATI icon in the taskbar,
and select Troubleshooting.
If you have problems during start-up, start your computer in
Safe Mode.
To load Windows in Safe Mode
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Press and hold the CTRL key until the Windows Startup
Menu appears, then select the number for Safe Mode, and
press Enter (on some computers, you can press F8 instead
of CTRL to display the Windows Startup Menu). In Safe
Mode, open the Device Manager and check for duplicate
display adapter and monitor entries if you are using only
one graphics card.
• Disable any pr og rams that start automatically when you
start Windows.
• Check that you have the correct monitor and display
driver selected in the Display Properties. For more
information, click Help in the Start menu.
• Check for the existence of memory managers and ensure
they are configured properly.
• Refer to additional information in the Windows
README file located in the root directory on the ATI
Installation CD-ROM.
• For technical assistance, refer to your technical support
documentation or contact your vendor.
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Audio and Video T roubleshooting
Audio problems ...
Problem Possible Solution
No Sound Check your speakers:
If you have external speakers, ensure that they are
powered-on (POWER indicator light is on) and connected
to the LINE-OUT or SPEAKER OUT connectors on your sound
card.
Connect the Line-In connector to your sound card first.
See the illustration on page 19,
Still no
sound?
Play a WAV sound:
1 Click Start, point at Settings, select Control Panel,
then double-click Sounds.
2 In the Events area, Click Asterisk, then click a WAV
file in the Sound area.
3 Click the Play button to preview the sound.
If you still do not hear any sound, open the Volume
Control:
Click Start, point at Programs, point at Accessories,
point at Entertainment, then select Volume Control.
Or, right-click the speaker icon (usually in the lowerright corner of your screen), then click Open Volume
Controls.
If the speaker icon is not in your Taskbar, do the following:
In the Windows Taskbar, click Start, point to Settings,
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Problem Possible Solution
No sound from TVEnsure that the audio connection between your
ALL-IN-WONDER card and your sound card is correct.
For instructions, see Input and Output Adapters on
page 17.
Can’t record
sound
Check the record mixer settings:
1 Click Start, point at Programs, point at Accessories,
point at Entertainment, then select Volume Control.
Or, right-click the speaker icon (usually in the lowerright corner of your screen), then click Open Volume
Controls.
2 In the Volume Control menu, click Options, click
Properties, click Recording, then click OK. The
Recording Control opens.
3 Ensure that Line (or the Audio input you selected in
the TV Sound Initialization Wizard — see page 20) is
checked, then click to close the dial og .
Can’t record
sound when
recording from
a videotape
Connect the VCR audio output to your PC:
Left and right audio output from your VCR must be
connected to your ALL-IN-WONDER card (note that
S-Video does not provide an audio connection). For
instructions, see Input and Output Adapters on page 17.
No sound on
the videotape
when
outputting to a
VCR
Connect your PC audio to the VCR:
Left and right audio output from your VCR must be
connected to your ALL-IN-WONDER card (note that
S-Video does not provide an audio connection). For
instructions, see Input and Output Adapters on page 17.
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Video problems ...
Problem Possible Solution
Video is
unstable or
only black and
white
Check that you are using the correct broadcast standard
format:
• For proper operation, you must specify your country in
the TV Channels Initialization Wizard.
• Check the quality of your incoming TV signal on another
receiver; bad reception may be the cause.
• Try connecting your tuner directly to the cable TV or
antenna source. Too many splitters in the cable will
degrade the signal.
There is no
video or audio
• Ensure that your cable or antenna is connected.
• In the TV Video Settings page, ensure that the video
connector is set to the correct source.
• Check that the audio and video connectors are securely
plugged into the correct jacks.
• Check that your video card is securely seated in its slot.
Please refer to the user guide for the card location.
Video
recording
stops
unexpectedly
• Video files are typically very large; ensure that you have
sufficient disk space.
• Ensure that you are recording to the correct hard disk
— click the Disk Space Settings button in the
Personal Video Recorder settings page.
• The maximum file size for the F AT 32 file system is 4
Gigabytes. You can reduce the file size by reducing the
frame size of the recording in Personal Video Recorder
settings. MPEG files are usually much smaller than AVI
files.
• Disable screen savers while recording.
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Problem Possible Solution
Dropped
frames during
video
recording
Dropped frames during video recording indicates that
some part of the system is not fast enough to keep up
with the recording. Recording video is a very demanding
task for even the most powerful system. To achieve the
best results, you must dedicate the PC to recording, and
ensure that nothing else is active during recording.
• Defragment your hard drive
• A large, dedicated disk is recommended if you plan to
do much video recording
• Ensure that DMA is enabled for your hard drive, to
improve disk access speed and free up the system
CPU
• Close all other running tasks, including those in the
System Tray — clock, popup reminders, virus scanners,
etc.
• Close and exit from any Task Scheduler
• Do not log on to your network
• Do not connect USB devices while recording
• Do not open or close CD-ROM trays while recording
• Do not move the mouse while recording
MPEG recording requires a very fast CPU to encode
the video.
• Select I Frame Only in the Personal Video Recorder tab
in Setup
• Reduce the frame size of the recording
A VI recording creates very large file very quickly, and
requires a fast hard disk system.
Try a lower frame size, for example, 320x240. If you do
not drop frames using 320x240 frame size, but frame
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Problem Possible Solution
Recorded
video has
horizontal
lines
(“combing”)
• If you are recording to AVI format, reduce the line count
in the Frame Size. For example, change the frame size
from 480x480 to 480x240.
In the Personal Video Recorder Settings page, click the
Set Custom... button, then click the Edit... button,
choose your A VI preset, then edit the frame size.
• If you are recording in MPEG format, ensure that
Deinterlacing is checked.
In the Personal Video Recorder Settings page, click the
Set Custom... button, then click the Edit... button,
choose your MPEG preset, then check Deinterlacing.
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CD Audio Connectors
The following illustration shows the optional, internal CD audio
connectors on your ALL-IN-WONDER card.
SOUND
CARD
CD AUDIO IN connectors
(see your sound card
manual)
ALL-IN-
WONDER
Pin Signal
This table lists
the pin
assignments for
The CD
connectors are
provided for
internal audio
connection. The
internal audio
cabling (not
included) must
match your
sound card.
ALL-IN-WONDER
ALL-IN-WONDER 9200 Series
CD OUT
connectors, pins 2
and 4 (see the
following table)
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Internal Audio / Video
Input / Output Connectors
The following illustration shows the internal audio / video
input / output connectors on your ALL-IN-WONDER card.
J2 - AUDIO IN
Pin Signal
1 Ground
2 Left Out
3 Ground
4 Right Out
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
ALL-IN-WONDER
ALL-IN-WONDER 9200 SerieS
J4 - AUDIO OUT
Pin Signal
1 Ground
2 Left In
3 Ground
4 Right In
The optional
VIDEO IN and
VIDEO OUT
connectors
are used for
connection to
a PC’s front or
rear panel.
The above illustration shows all possible connectors.
Your card may not have all these connectors.
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T o Remove the ATI Multimedia Center
1 In the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, then
click Control Panel.
2 Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
Windows 98 users: click the Install/Uninstall tab.
3 Select ATI Multimedia Center from the list.
4 Click the Change/Remove button.
Windows 98 users: click the Add/Remove button
5 Click Yes to remove the ATI Multimedia Center, then click
Yes to restart your computer.
T o Remove the ALL-IN-WONDER Drivers
1 In the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, then
click Control Panel.
2 Double-click Add/Remove Programs, then click the
Install/Uninstall tab.
3 Select ATI Display Driver from the list.
4 Click the Change/Remove button.
Windows 98 users: click the Add/Remove button.
5 Click Yes to remove the ALL-IN-WONDER driver, then
click Yes to restart your computer.
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Compliance Information
FCC Compliance Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipm ent generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The ALL-IN-WONDER 9200 series of cards comply with
FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to
the graphics card is required to ensure compliance with
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Industry Canada Compliance Statement
ICES-003 This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
For further compliance information:
ATI Research Inc.
4 Mount Royal Ave.
Marlborough, MA
01752-1976
USA
508-303-3900
CE Compliance Information
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Amendments 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC, for Class B Digital Device.
EN 55022:1998/CISPR 22:1997, - Class B - Limits and
Methods of Measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics
of Information Technology Equipment.
EN55024:1998/CISPR 22:1997, - Information Technology
Equipment - Immunity Characteristics - Limits and Methods of
Measurement.
Low V oltage Directive for
TV-Tuner-Equipped products
73/23/EEC - The Low Voltage Directive.
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L ’Information de conformité de la CE
Directive EMC 89/336/CEE et amendement 92/31/CEE et
93/68/EEC, dispositif numérique de Classe B.
EN 55022:1998/CISPR 22:1997, - Class B - Limites et
méthodes de mesure des caractéristiques d'interférences
radiophoniques, Matériel des technologies de l'information.
EN 55024:1998/CISPR 24:1997, Limites et méthodes de
mesure des caractéristiques d'immunité, Matériel des
technologies de l'information Equipement de Technologie de
l'Information - Caractéristiques d'Immunité - Limites et
méthodes de mesure.
Directive de Basse T ension
pour produits co ntenir tuner de télévision
73/23/CEE - Directive basse tension.
EN 60950 : 2000-08 - Sécurité du matériel des technologies de
l'information.
CE-befolgungInformationen
EMC Richtlinie 89/336/EEC und Änd e rungen 92/31/EEC und
93/68/EEC, Digitales Gerät der Klasse B.
EN 55022:1998/CISPR 22:1997, - Klasse B - Grenzwerte und
Meßverfahren für Funkstörungen von Einrichtu ngen der
Informationstechnik.
EN 55024:1998/CISPR 24:1997, Einrichtungen der
Informationstechnik, Störfestigkeitseigenschaften, Grenzwerte
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A
Adapters
input and output
17
ATI Multimedia Center
uninstalling
41
User’s Guide
4
Audio connectors
CD
39
Audio troubleshooting
34
C
CATALYST software suite
installing
13
CD audio connectors
39
Color depth
increasing
15
Colors
increasing number of
15
Compliance information
CE
43
Industry Canada
43
Low Voltage Directive for TV-
tuner-equipped products
43
Composite video
18
D
Displaying PC output on TV 19
Drivers
E
EAZYLOOK 30
G
GART driver 9
H
Hydravision 3
I
Input and output adapters 17
displaying PC output on TV and
recording on videotape
19
watching movies on your PC and
recording video
18
Installing the hardware and
software
9
input and output adapters
17
Installing your card
11
Internal audio/video input/output
connectors
40
L
LaunchPad 16
M
Monitor
adjusting display
28
using a monitor vs. TV display
27
Index
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Multiple display support 14
O
Online Help 4
R
Recording PC output on videotape
19
Recording Video
18
Removing drivers
41
S
Safe Mode
Loading Windows in
33
SCART connectors
26
Sound card connector
selecting for TV audio input
20
Special Multimedia Center features
EAZYLOOK
30
S-Video
18
System requirements
3
T
Troubleshooting 33
audio and video
34
basic
32
Troubleshooting tips
14, 31
TV
attaching to your card
24
changing display configurations
30
displaying PC output on
19
reception tips
28
reducing edge distortion
29
selecting sound card connector for
TV audio input
20
using games and applications
30
viewing text on
28
TV Out
enabling, using, adjusting
27
U
Uninstalling old graphics card
software
10
V
Video
composite video, S-Video, S-VHS
23
Video troubleshooting
34
Volume control
21
W
Warranty
customer service
5
hardware
6
limitations
7
registration
5
service
6
Watching movies on your PC and
recording video
18
Windows volume control
21
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