Armchair TV PicShare User manual

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© 2002 Armchair Electronics
All rights are reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission ofArmchair Electronics.
CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
Microdrive is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
Part number: SV99148

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Contents
Chapter 1: Setting Up.......................................................................1-1
Introduction........................................................................................................................ 1-1
Setting up TV PicShare..................................................................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2: Using TV PicShare with Your TV............................... 2-1
Viewing thumbnails (small versions)............................................................................. 2-3
Viewing a photo................................................................................................................ 2-5
Rotate........................................................................................................................... 2-5
Zoom/Pan.................................................................................................................... 2-7
Viewing a slide show........................................................................................................ 2-9
Videotaping a slide show............................................................................................. 2-10
Deleting a photo............................................................................................................. 2-12
Turning off TVPicShare................................................................................................... 2-14
Removing your memory card..................................................................................... 2-14

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Chapter 3: Using TV PicShare with Your Computer................ 3-1
Introduction........................................................................................................................ 3-1
Setting up TV PicShare..................................................................................................... 3-2
Using TVPicShare.............................................................................................................. 3-3
Removing your memory card....................................................................................... 3-4
Disconnecting TVPicShare............................................................................................. 3-5
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting.......................................................... 4-1
The TV PicShare screen didn’t appear....................................................................... 4-1
Some of my photos didn’t show up............................................................................. 4-2
The remote doesn’t seem to be working................................................................... 4-3
Photos are loading slowly……………………………………………………………… 4-3
The zoom out feature doesn’t work……………………………………………….…. 4-3
Photo is not rotated in thumbnail view…………………………………………..….. 4-4
My TV doesn’t have and RCA video jack………………………………...………... 4-4
The removable drive feature isn’t working………………………………….…..….. 4-4
Can’t see all the photos on my card…………………………………………….….. 4-5
Deleted a photo from my memory card by mistake…………………………….. 4-5
Windows 98 driver won’t install……………………………………………………….. 4-5

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Appendix A: Replacement Parts……………………………... A-1

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Chapter 1: Setting Up
Introduction
Welcome to TV PicShare™, a simple-to-use
product that brings your digital photos to
your living room to share with family and
friends.
In just minutes, you can go from snapping
a photo to viewing it full screen on your TV.
You can even rotate, zoom and pan
images –or see them in an automatic slide
show.
And for more versatility, you can also connect TV PicShare to your computer as
a removable drive. Once the images are on your computer, you can print, e-
mail or archive, as you can for any removable files.

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Setting up TV PicShare
The TV PicShare package includes the following:
•TV PicShare
•Power supply
•Video cable
•Remote control
•Using TV PicShare guide
Setting up TV PicShare is quick and easy –justplug in the connections and
you’re ready to go. The rest of this chapter details setting up to view photos on
your TV. See Chapter 3 for instructions on using it with your computer.

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Here is an illustration of the complete connections required. We’ll gothrough
each step individually with more detailed instructions on the following pages.

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Step 1: Connect TV PicShare to your TV
Plug the larger end of the video cable into the yellow VIDEO IN connector on
the front or back of your television, then plug the smaller end into the VIDEO
connector on the back of TV PicShare.

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Note: Some older TVs do not have RCA Video In connectors. They use
coaxial cable instead (you’ll know that you have one if the video
cable plug doesn’t fit).
In that case, you will need to connect through an RF modulator
(not included with TV PicShare). You can purchase an RF
modulator and cable from your local electronics store or directly
from Radio Shack (Cat. #: 15-1244; Model 15-1244)at
www.radioshack.com.
Follow the instructions included with the RF modulator to connect it to
your TV. Then plug the larger end of the video cable into the yellow
VIDEO IN connector on the RF modulator, and plug the smaller end into
the VIDEO connector on the back of TV PicShare. Set your TV to the
channel that you set the RF modulator (usually 3 or 4).

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Step 2: Connect the power
Connect the power supply to TV PicShare’s DC IN socket and then plug the AC
adapter into an electric outlet.

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Step 3: Turn on TV PicShare
On the side of the TV PicShare unit:
•Slide the POWER switch to ON. Check that the green light on the front
of TV PicShare comes on, ensuring that it is receiving power.

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Step 4: Install the remote’s batteries
The remote control requires two AAA batteries (not included with TV PicShare).
1. Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote.
2. Insert two new batteries, making sure the +/-electrodes are facing the
proper direction (see the diagram inside the battery compartment).
3. Slide the battery compartment cover back, clicking it shut.
Note: When you use the remote control, remember to point it at the front
of the TV PicShare unit, not at the TV. It’s the unit itself that signals
the commands to the TV.

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Step 5: Insert your memory card
After you’ve taken photos with your digital camera, you need to remove the
memory card according to your camera’s instructions. TV PicShare works with
SmartMedia™, CompactFlash™ and Microdrive™ cards.
Note: TV PicShare accepts memory cards up to 512 MB. If you insert a
card with more memory, only the photos contained in the first 512
MB will display.
1. Move the visor door on the front of TV PicShare to reveal the appropriate
memory card slot. The slot on the top accommodates a SmartMedia card,
while the bottom slot fits a CompactFlash or Microdrive card.

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2. Position the card in the correct direction. A
CompactFlash or Microdrive card needs to be
positioned with the arrow on the card facing
down. Position a CompactFlash card with the
bottom ridge and side notches facing up. A
SmartMedia card needs to be inserted with the
notch positioned in the top left corner (the
gold contacts must befacing down).
3. Then slide the card all the way into the
appropriate slot (it will click into place).
Note: The slot is designed to accept the card
only if you insert it in the right direction. If
the card does not slide in easily, check
that you are positioning it properly –
do not force it into the slot. If you force
the card into the slot improperly, you will
cause damage to the card.

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Step 6: Set up your TV
1. Turn on your TV.
2. Set your TV to the appropriate video input source. Note thattelevision
manufacturers handle this differently, so there are several options. You will
know that you have set it up correctly when the TVPicShare introduction
screenand your photos appear.
You can check the manual that came with your TVfor detailed information,
or:
•Your TV or TV’s remote control may have a TV/VCR,TV/VIDEO, SOURCE
or INPUT button that changes the video input. Press that button to
switch between the available video inputs. If your remote has more
than one of these buttons, try them all.
•If you don’t have these buttons, your TV may have a channel called
LINE(frequently found before Channel 2). Click through your TV’s
channels until you find it.
3. TV PicShare then displays an introduction screen, followed by thumbnail
versions of your photos.

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Chapter 2: Using TV PicShare
with Your TV
Sit back in your favorite chair and get ready to control your own TV slide show
of your favorite photos. All you need to navigate is the remote control included
with TV PicShare.
Notice how easy it is to use the remote. Each task has its own clearly identified
button for quick point-and-click control.
Note: Remember to point the remote at the front of the TV PicShare unit, not
at the TV. It’s the unit itself that signals thecommands to the TV.

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There are three ways to see your photos in TV PicShare:
•Thumbnail –Displays several smaller versions of your photos at once for easy
selection
•View –Displays the photo full size on the screen for easy manipulation
•SlideShow–Automatically displays each photo in sequence
This gives you the flexibility to access your photos quickly. You can choose one
of these ways at any time by pressing theThumbnail, View orSlide Show
buttons on the remote control.