ATI Technologies ATI-TV WONDER VE User manual

ATI-TV™ Wonder VE
Getting Started and User’s Guide
The PCI-based
TV Tuner and
Video Capture Card

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Table of Contents
Getting Started............................................................... 1
What You'll Need...................................................................................... 1
Features ..................................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions.................................................................... 3
Installing the ATI-TV Wonder VE card ................................................... 4
Audio Connection ..................................................................................... 5
Using Composite In................................................................................... 6
ATI-TV Wonder VE Connectors.............................................................. 7
Windows® New Hardware Wizard .......................................................... 7
Installing ATI Multimedia Center..................................8
ATI Multimedia Center.............................................................................9
Using the ATI Multimedia Center...............................11
Starting ATI Multimedia Center............................................................. 12
Attaching and Detaching Panels ............................................................. 13
Online Help............................................................................................. 13
TV Player ................................................................................................ 14
Digital VCR ............................................................................................24
Stills Gallery............................................................................................26
Video Editor............................................................................................ 28
CD Audio Player.....................................................................................29
Video-CD Player..................................................................................... 32
Schedule .................................................................................................. 39
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 41

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Getting Started 1
CHAPTER 1
Getting Started
ATI-TV Wonder VE lets
you watch up to 125
cable television
channels and 70 antenna
channels in smooth, full-
motion video on the
whole screen or in a
window.
You can capture still
frames and movie clips,
channelsurf, create your
own TV transcripts, and
turn your PC into a
digital VCR.
Note: Not all channel options are available in all countries.
The actual number of stations received will vary depending on the services
provided in your area.
What You'll Need
•ComputerSystem —Pentium®, Pentium®II/III,Celeron™,
AMD® K7 or AMD® K6 processor-based or compatible
system, with at least 8MB of system memory.
•Monitor — VGA, minimum 640x480 resolution.
•Operating System— Windows®95 OSR2, or
Windows®98.
•Sound card and speakers certified for Windows®95 and
Windows®98 use.
•Expansion Slot — PCI.
•Graphics Accelerator with overlay support. Visit the ATI
Web site www.atitech.com for an up to date list of supported
graphic cards.
Get real-time information when
you want it.Move the TV window,
zoom it to full-screen, and
capture video images.

2 Getting Started
Features
•Television-quality video in a window or full screen.
•Capture motion Video and Audio with a simple mouse
click.
•Live Motion Video Desktop, using your favorite TV show
as wallpaper.
•Zoom-In to any part of the screen.
•Closed Captioning support including Transcript Creation
and Hot Words that alert you when the ATI Multimedia
Center software receives information you want to see. (NTSC
North America only.)
•Teletext support for Europe.
•Channel Preview — Scan through available channels in
seconds.
•Scheduled Viewing — play particular files and/or watch
selected TV channels at times you specify.
•Digital VCR — Schedule and record TV shows
to your hard drive.
•Channel Lockout and Program Lockout for parental
control.

Getting Started 3
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 AThree-wireGrounding Plug, APlugHavinga
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 replacethe obsoleteoutlet. 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
it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
• When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with
them may be fatal.
•Note to CATV System Installer - This reminder is provided to call the
CATV systems installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC, which
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

4 Installing the ATI-TV Wonder VE card
Installing the ATI-TV Wonder VE
card
1
Power-off the computer, then disconnect the power cable.
2
Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your
computer system manual for removal instructions.
Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by
touching the metal area of the computer chassis.
3
Select an empty PCI expansion slot forthe ATI-TV Wonder
card.
4
With the slot cover removed, grasp the card by the top edge
and carefully seat it firmly into the slot.
5
Fasten the retaining bracket with a screw.
6
Re-install the computer cover.
7
Connect your TV cable or video input to the
ATI-TV Wonder card.
For more information about the connectors on the ATI-TV
Wonder VE tuner card, refer to ATI-TV Wonder VE
Connectors on page 7.
Figure 1. Installing the ATI-TV Wonder VE tuner card
PCI expansion slot
ATI-TV Wonder VE Card

Audio Connection 5
Audio Connection
1
Looking at the back of your ATI-TV Wonder VE card, you
will see an Audio Out connector. Insert one end of the
sound cable into the Audio Out connector.
2
Looking at the back of your sound card, you will find an
Audio In source. Connect the other end of the sound cable
to the Audio In source. If you have trouble locating the
Audio In source on your sound card, refer to the
documentation supplied with your sound card.
Sound Card ATI-TV Wonder VE
Your sound card may
not look exactly as shown.
Audio
CATV
COMP IN
AUD OUT
Out
LINEIN
MIC IN
SPK/LINE
JOYSTICK
Audio In
Figure 2. Connecting the audio externally

Using Composite In
In order to capture streaming video and audio, you will need to
use the Composite In connector on the back of your ATI-TV
Wonder VE card.
1
Looking at the back of the ATI-TV Wonder VEATI-TV
Wonder VE card. Connect one end of the composite cable
to the Composite In on the back of the ATI TV-Wonder VE
card.
2
Connect the other end of the composite cable to the
Composite Out of your video device such as a camcorder or
VCR.
3
Connect one end of the audio cable from the Audio Out on
the back of your video device (camcorder or VCR).
4
Connect the other end of the audio cable to the Audio In on
your sound card.
Sound Card
ATI-TV Wonder VE
Your sound card may
not look exactly as shown.
CATV
COMP IN
AUDOUT
LINE IN
MIC IN
SPK/LINE
JOYSTICK
Line In
Figure 3. Using Composite In
VCR or Camcorder
COMPOSITE OUT
AUD OUT
Composite In

ATI-TV Wonder VE Connectors 7
ATI-TV Wonder VE Connectors
The TV Tuner provides audio output, and composite input
connectors:
Windows®New Hardware Wizard
Now that all necessary connections are made, you are ready to
power on your system. New hardware may be detected after you
restart your computer. Follow the step-by-step instructions
below to allow Windows®to correctly identify your new
hardware.
To identify new hardware in Windows®95
1
Windows®95 briefly displays the “New Hardware Found”
dialog before launching the “Update Device Driver
Wizard”.
If the wizard does not appear, proceed directly to Installing
ATI Multimedia Center on page 8.
2
Click Cancel.
You are now ready to install the ATI Multimedia Center software.
Follow the step-by-step instructions below to complete the
installation.
CATV Forinput from cable TV
or antenna.
Composite
Input
For input from
composite video
sources.
Audio Out For output to your
sound card.
CATV
COMP IN
AUD OUT
Figure 4. The ATI-TV Wonder VE connectors

8 Installing ATI Multimedia Center
To identify new hardware in Windows®98
1
Windows®98 briefly displays the “New Hardware Found”
dialog before launching the “Add New Hardware Wizard”.
2
Click Next.
3
Click Search for the best driver for your device.
4
Click Cancel.
The “Add New Hardware Wizard” will attempt to install
drivers for a PCI Multimedia Device.
5
Click Cancel once again.
You are now ready to install the ATI Multimedia Center software.
Follow the step-by-step instructions below to complete the
installation.
Installing ATI Multimedia Center
With Windows®95 or Windows®98 running on your computer,
you need to install the ATI Multimedia Center to take advantage of
your ATI-TV Wonder VE card’s special features.
To install ATI Multimedia Center for Windows®95 or
Windows®98
1
Insert the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive.
If Windows®runs the CD-ROM automatically, proceed to
step 6.
2
Click Start.
3
Click Run.
4
Type the following:
D:\SETUP
(If Dis not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with the
correct drive letter.)

Installing ATI Multimedia Center 9
5
Click OK.
The Welcome screen appears.
6
Click Next to install the ATI Multimedia Center software.
7
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
ATI Multimedia Center
The ATI Multimedia Center is designed to launch automatically
each time you start Windows®. The ATI Multimedia Launch
Pad provides quick access to all features of the ATI Multimedia
Center.
The first time the ATI Multimedia Center is launched, you will
be guided through the TV Display Installation Wizard. The
Installation Wizard will help you quickly configure your ATI
Multimedia Center software. Refer to Setting up the TV Player
on page 15 for more information.

10 Installing ATI Multimedia Center

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CHAPTER 2
Using the ATI Multimedia Center
This chapter explains how to use the special features that your
ATI Multimedia Center has to offer.
The Multimedia Center provides TV, Video Editing, Audio CD,
and Video CD in one package.
IN THIS CHAPTER...
■Starting ATI Multimedia
Center on page 12
■TV Player on page 14
■Capturing Video and still
images on page 22
■Digital VCR on page 24
■Stills Gallery on page 26
■Video Editor on page 28
■CD Audio Player on page 29
■Video-CD Player on page 32
■Schedule on page 39

12 Using the ATI Multimedia Center
Starting ATI Multimedia Center
Starting from LaunchPad
The LaunchPad provides a convenient way to start all your
Multimedia Center features — just click the feature you want.
LaunchPad is designed to load automatically when you start
your computer. If you prefer, you can right-click anywhere on
the LaunchPad, and uncheck Load on Startup in the drop-
down menu.
The buttons in the upper right of LaunchPad let you access your
desktop settings, get Help, and close LaunchPad.
ATI Multimedia Launch Pad Options
To display the ATI Multimedia Launch Pad options, drag your
mouse over the ATI Multimedia Launch Pad and right click. A
drop down menu will appear.
OPTION DESCRIPTION
Size Large, Small Row, Small Column
Dock Displays the ATI Launch Pad as a Tool Bar
Always on top Allows the ATI Launch Pad to remain on top of all open
applications
Load on Startup Automatically starts the ATI Launch Pad on each start up
of the system
About Displays the ATI Multimedia Center Launch Pad version
Close Shuts down the ATI Multimedia Center Launch Pad

Using the ATI Multimedia Center 13
Starting from the Windows®Taskbar
1
Click Start.
2
Select Programs.
3
Select ATI Multimedia from the list of installed
applications.
4
Select Launch Pad.
Attaching and Detaching Panels
You can detach the TV, Video Editor, and Video-CD Player
control panels from their display panels, move them to any
location on your screen, and re-attach them.
To detach a panel
Move the cursor to the border of the panel you want to detach.
As the cursor reaches the border, it changes to the detach
symbol. Click the panel, and drag it away.
To attach a panel
Drag a panel to the panel you want to attach until its outline
changes, then release the mouse button. The panels will snap
back together.
Online Help
Feature Help. Click the Help button in any control panel to
open the online help.
Context-Sensitive Help. Context-sensitive help is always
available for each feature; just press the F1 key.
Bubble Help. Simply move the mouse cursor over a control to
see a description of its purpose. To turn off help, click the Show
Tool Tip checkbox in the Display tab.
F1

14 Using the ATI Multimedia Center
TV Player
Watch TV on your
computer! You can
receive up to 125 cable
television channelsand 70
antenna channels in
smooth, full-motion video
on the whole screen or in
a window. The TV Player
delivers advanced
television features:
Teletext, Video/Still
Capture, Channel Surfing,
Scheduled Events,
Program Lockout, and more.
When you click the logo in the upper left corner of the display
panel, the “About...” notice appears. If you have more than one
feature installed, a Task menu displays available and active
features. The Schedule feature lets you record TV programs on
dates and times you specify (see Schedule on page 39.)
To start the TV Player
from LaunchPad
Click Television in the Launchpad. For information on ATI
Multimedia Launch Pad Options, see page 12
from Windows
®
95 / Windows
®
98 taskbar
1
In the Windows taskbar, click Start, then point at
Programs .
2
Point at ATI Multimedia , then click TV.
NOTE
All
channels
may not be
availablein
all
countries.

Using the ATI Multimedia Center 15
Setting up the TV Player
The TV Player Wizard will launch automatically the first time
you select the TV tuner option. The TV Display Wizard guides
you quickly and easily through the set up your TV Player.
1
The TV Display wizard lets you control how video is
displayed in the TV Player. Place a check mark beside the
option you would like.
2
Select Next to continue.
3
Once you have configured your TV display settings, you
will need to make the appropriate Audio Input selection.
Select the Audio Input that matches the connection
between the TV Wonder and your sound card.
4
Select Next to continue.
5
The TV Video Capture Installation Wizard allows you to
specify the capture format and specify the drive to store the
capture.
6
Select Next to finish setting up the TV Tuner.
OPTION DESCRIPTION
Video Desktop When selected, this option will turn the
desktop into a TV Screen.You will need
to minimize the player to activate this
feature.
Fixed Aspect
Ratio When selected, will keep the TV screen size at a constant ratio.
Always on Top Allows you to place the player on top of
other windows
Show Tool Tips When selected, a pop-up help box will
be displayed when placing the cursor
overtop of a control
Show Shortcut Allows you to see shortcut key
combinations in Tool Tips string.
Hide Player
Hotkey Allows you to completely hide the TV with a special key combination.

16 Using the ATI Multimedia Center
Setup using the Initialization Wizard
The Initialization Wizard allows you to change previous settings
at any time.
Click the Setup button, then click the Display tab.
Click the Initialization button to open the Wizard. Check the
features you want (point your mouse at the checkboxes to see
what each one does). The Wizard will help you set up your TV
display, audio, and video capture options.
• Setting up the TV Player on page 15
• TV Player Tuner settings on page 18
• Capturing Video and still images on page 22
Setup without the Initialization Wizard
Choose antenna or cable
Click the Setup button, in the TV Player control panel,
then click the TV Tuner tab.
In the Cable Standard box, click the TV broadcast format.
Set up the audio
Select the sound card connector used for TV audio input:
Click the Setup button in the TV Player control panel,
then click the Display tab.
Click the Initialization button, then click the Next button three
times to open the TV Sound Initialization Wizard.
Click the audio input that matches the connection between your
ATI card and your sound card. When the correct setting is
selected, you will hear audio from your speakers.
Scan for available channels
Click the Setup button, then click the TV Tuner tab.
Click the AutoScan button.