Avermedia AVerVision DL User manual

Chapter 1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing AVerMedia AVerVision DL. We are certain you will find
this product a useful video presentation tool that is highly suitable for business,
educational and multimedia applications. In order to present a better video quality,
we strongly recommend you to adopt S-Video or Scart RGB as video out to connect
to TV or VCR.
Overview
There are many Computer-to-TV converters available on the market today, yet none
of them is like the AVerVision DL. AVerVision DL stands head and shoulders
above the rest because of its multitude of easy-to-use and flexible features. The
AVerVision DL unit is a PC/Mac-to-TV converter and color digital video camera in
one. For maximum audience impact, it can display and manipulate your PC and
Macintosh presentations on a big screen TV or LCD projection screen. If you need
the flexibility to write more information or to illustrate certain points while you
speak, you can use the Overlay feature to project them on the presentation screen. To
effectively show a sample or a product, the 3-D object can be displayed on screen.
Controlling your presentation is as easy as pushing a button. The AVerVision DL is
plug and play and does not require the use of any software. It has an Infrared
Remote Control which gives you convenient access to all its wonderful presentation
functions. It also has a built-in Touch Button Control Panel which allows you to use
its many key functions.
The AVerVision DL offers a bundle of features to enhance your presentation. To
know more about these exciting features, read through this user’s manual.
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What’s in the Package
Your AVerVision DL package includes the following:
Remote Control
(batteries included)
AVerVision DL Unit
This User’s Manual
AC Power Adapter
Unit
Computer Extension
Cable (VGA Cable)
AV Cable
Power Cord
S-Video Cable Compact
Fluorescent Lamp
Optional Accessories :
Computer Adapter
(for MAC/NEC)
Monitor Adapter
(for MAC/NEC)
SCART Cable (optional on PAL version)
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System Requirements
To use the AVerVision DL, you will need :
• IBMPC or compatibles;
• Any Macintosh supporting standard display modes :
512 x 384 at 24KHz ; 640 x 480 at 31KHz or 35KHz ;
832 x 624 at 48KHz ; up to 1024 x 768 at 60KHz
(MAC systems without the monitor output require a Power-R or Apple
adapter); or
• Any NEC computer from the NEC 98 Series
NOTE: AVerVision DL should in theory support any computer and display systems
with a vertical display frequency range of 50Hz to 100Hz and a horizontal
display frequency of 24KHz to 65KHz. However, due to different custom
hardware configurations and the wide variety of connectors used on
various systems, we cannot guarantee that AVerVision DL will function
properly.
The Compact Fluorescent Lamp that comes with the AVerVision DL is
specially designed to suit the product requirement. The lamp can only be
purchased at any of AVerMedia's authorized dealers.
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Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
and Setup
Connection Ports
PO WER S- I N VID EO
IN VGA-I N MO NITOR RG B- O UT S- O UT VI D EO OUT
PO WER
S- I N
VIDEO IN VG A- IN
MONITOR
RG B- O UT S- O UT
VIDEO O U
T
The ports on the back panel of the
AVerVision DL are for connecting the
unit to the computer, graphics display
monitor, TV, and other video devices.
This section briefly describes what devices should go into each port. For proper cable
connections and installation, please read the rest of this chapter.
Port Description Port Description
POWER Plug the AC Power
Adapter to this port.
MONITOR The computer monitor
connects to this port.
RGB-OUT This port lets you output
the presentation screen to
a TV monitor or VCR
which uses SCART RGB.
S-IN For pass-thru S-Video
output, you may connect
an S-Video device to this
port. See Setting up
AVerVision DL as a Video
Switcher for more details. S-OUT This port allows you to
output the presentation
screen to a TV monitor or
VCR which uses S-video.
VIDEO IN For pass-thru Composite
Video output, you may
connect an AV device to
this port. See Setting up
AVerVision DL as a Video
Switcher for details.
VIDEO
OUT
This port allows you to
output the presentation
screen to a TV monitor or
VCR which uses
composite video.
VGA IN This port connects the
AVerVision DL to the
VGA card in your
computer.
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Connecting an IBM Compatible
PC and VGA Monitor
VGA Mo nit o r
Wa l l
Outlet
Re a r o f C o m p u t e r
Pl u g t o
VG APo r t
Computer
Extension Cable
Po w e r
Cord
AC
Po w e r
Adapter
1. Connect the AVerVision DL to the PC.
Plug one end of the supplied Computer Extension Cable to the
AVerVision DL "VGA IN" port and the other end to the PC’s VGA
port.
2. Connect the VGA monitor to AVerVision DL.
Plug the VGA monitor cable to the AVerVision DL "MONITOR" port.
3. Plug the supplied AC Power Adapter into the AVerVision DL
“POWER” port.
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Connecting a Macintosh (or NEC)
Computer and Display Monitor
Computer
Monitor
Wa l l
Outlet
Computer Main Unit
Pl u g t o
Disp la yC ard
Computer
Extension Cable
Po w e r
Cord
AC
Po w e r
Adapter
Monitor
Adapter
Computer
Adapter
1. Use the supplied Computer Extension Cable and Computer Adapter to
connect AVerVision DL to the Macintosh or NEC computer. (The
Computer Adapter is provided as an option.)
• Plug one end of the Computer Extension Cable to the AVerVision DL
"VGA IN" port.
• Attach the Computer Adapter to the other end of the Computer
Extension Cable.
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• Connect the Computer Extension Cable with the attached Computer
Adapter to the monitor port on the back panel of your Macintosh or
NEC computer.
2. Connect your Macintosh or NEC monitor to the AVerVision DL.
• Disconnect the monitor from the computer.
• Attach the Monitor Adapter to the monitor cable. (The Monitor
Adapter is provided as an option.)
• Connect the monitor cable with the attached Monitor Adapter to the
AVerVision DL "MONITOR" port.
3. Plug the supplied AC Power Adapter into the AVerVision DL
"POWER" port.
Displaying Computer Presentations on
TV or Recording to a Videotape
To display computer presentations on TV (or LCD projection screen) or record them
to a videotape, you will need to connect the TV monitor or video recorder to one of
the video output ports at the AVerVision DL back panel.
For Composite Video Connection: If the TV monitor or video recorder uses the
composite video standard, connect it to the AVerVision DL "VIDEO OUT" port using
the supplied AV Cable.
For S-Video Connection: If the TV monitor or video recorder uses the S-Video
standard, connect it to the AVerVision DL "S-OUT" port using the supplied S-Video
Cable.
For SCART RGB Connection: If you have a SCART RGB monitor or video
recorder, connect it to the AVerVision DL "RGB-OUT" port using the SCART RGB
Cable. (The SCART RGB Cable is provided as an optional accessory cable with the
AVerVision DL.)
The figure on the next page shows the proper cable connections.
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NOTE: For better video quality, we strongly suggest that you use S-Video or
SCART RGB when you output your presentations on TV or a VCR.
PO WE R S- I N VID EO
IN VGA- I N MO NITOR RG B- O UT S- O UT VI D EO OUT
Setting up AVerVision DL as a Video
Switcher
Environments such as classrooms and conference rooms usually require a TV to be
connected with a VCR at all times in order to instantly play videotapes for an
audience. With the AVerVision DL, you do not need to disconnect cables whenever
you want to use the TV with either the computer or the VCR since you can connect
both to the AVerVision DL and simply select either source to be the final output on
TV.
For Composite Video Connection: If the VCR which is originally attached to your
TV monitor uses the composite video standard, connect it to the AVerVision DL
"VIDEO IN" port with an AV Cable.
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For S-Video Connection: If the VCR which is originally attached to your TV
monitor uses the S-Video standard, connect it to the AVerVision DL "S-IN" port with
an S-Video Cable.
The figure on the next page shows the proper cable connections.
Inserting the Lamp to the AVerVision DL
unit
SWITCH
OFF
It is advisable to turn off the switch
of the lamp, before inserting it to the
AVerVision DL unit.
To ensure adequate lighting, focus
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luminance for better image
projection.
Chapter 3
Using the AVerVisionDL
This chapter shows different ways of giving presentations with the AVerVision
DL and how you can highlight key points in your presentation.
Three Presentation Modes
The AVerVision DL gives you the flexibility to suit the different requirements
needed in presentations by allowing you to change between presentation modes.
AVerVision DL's three presentation modes are: VGA Mode, Overlay Mode and
Camera Mode.
VGA Mode
AVerVision DL can convert any PC or Macintosh display with resolutions up to
1024 X 768 into video and show it on a big screen TV, video monitor or even an
LCD projection screen.
While in VGA Mode, you will be able to use all of AVerVision DL’s
presentation functions. To switch to this mode, just press the SOURCE
button.
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You can use VGA Mode in business conference presentations, in-house
corporate training, classroom instruction, laptop presentations, software
training, and more.
Overlay Mode
AVerVision DL works just like an overhead projector when it is in Overlay
Mode. You can write or draw on a piece of paper right below AVerVision
DL's digital video camera and it will show your "writing" on the presentation
screen. You can also project text from a printed document onto your
presentation. To change to this mode, press the OVERLAY button.
Use Overlay Mode for more interactive discussions with students in a classroom
or with clients during a business conference.
To Overlay Text: To make the paper "transparent" and display only the printed
text or your writing on the presentation screen, press the DETECT button. The
color of the paper will be "keyed out" so that it won't overlap with the
presentation screen. For overlaid text to show clearly on the TV screen, make
sure you use large-size text.
To Change Text Color: Overlaid text on the presentation screen can be shown
in color. Press the COLOR button repeatedly until you find your desired color
for the text. There are 8 colors to choose from.
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Camera Mode
AVerVision DL functions just like a 3-D projector in Camera Mode. Camera
Mode allows ease of showing the features of small objects to large audiences.
Press the SOURCE button to select Camera Mode. Only the object that is
projected by AVerVision DL's built-in digital video camera will be shown.
No computer presentation will be displayed.
There are dozens of things you can do while you're in Camera Mode.
Introduce new products for a large crowd or conference. Show evidences and
proofs in a courtroom. Guide students during lectures and science lab classes.
Display documents, color pictures, and more.
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Using the Remote Control
AVerVision DL’s remote has button controls to enhance your presentation display
and highlight key points. To use the remote control, first insert the batteries (2 size
“AA” batteries are provided) into the battery compartment at the back of the remote.
The Infrared Sensor is located at the front panel
of the AVerVision DL (see figure at the left).
While using the remote, aim it at the infrared
sensor.
The figure and descriptions below show you how to use the remote control.
POWER : Switches the
AVerVision DL
on/off. Also
switches the
External video
on/off.
RESET : Restores the
AVerVision DL to
original factory
settings.
MENU : Opens a menu
with functions.
(Refer to the
section, Menu
Functions, for
more details.)
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POSITIONING & : Use these buttons to :
ADJUSTMENT * Move around the computer image on TV.
CONTROL * Change the position of the image.
* Highlight other areas on presentation screen.
* Adjust the position and size of a highlight.
* Adjust the settings of the MENU functions.
SPYLIGHT : Press this button to highlight certain areas of your
presentation and darken the rest. (Refer to the
section, Special Highlighting Functions, for more
details.)
SPOT : Press this button to highlight a certain area in your
presentation. The highlighted area will be surrounded
by a colored frame and areas outside the frame will
look dark. (Refer to the section, Special Highlighting
Functions, for details.)
POINTER : This button functions just like a laser pointer. (Refer
to the section, Special Highlighting Functions, for
more details.)
COLOR : This button is a cyclic switch which, when pressed
successively, alternates with 8 types of colors. This
button allows you to change the color of AVerMedia
Pointer and the frame surrounding the area
highlighted by AVerMedia Spot. (Refer to the
section, Special Highlighting Functions, for more
details.)
TIMER : Press this button to show the countdown screen
display of the time that's remaining in your
presentation. (Refer to the section, Timer Function,
for more details.)
AREA ZOOM : Provides quick selection of the screen area to
magnify. The Area Zoom function divides the
computer image on the TV into 9 parts and allows
you to select the desired part to zoom. Refer to the
section, Different Types of Zoom, for more details.
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ZOOM : Press this button to zoom in or out of the computer
image on TV.
FREEZE : Press this button to freeze or unfreeze the computer
image on TV.
OVERSCAN : Toggles between Underscan, Overscan and Fit
Screen.
* Overscan displays the computer image on the
projection screen to the fullest. The image will be
chopped off at the borders when displayed this
way.
* When you switch to Underscan, the computer
image will be completely displayed on the
projection screen. However, dark borders around
the image are visible. Images will not be chopped
off for resolutions up to 1024 x 768.
* Fit Screen fits the computer image completely on
the projection screen without visible borders.
SOURCE : Press this button to switch between VGA Projection
and Camera modes. (Refer to the section, Three
Presentation Modes, for details.)
OVERLAY : Press this button to use the Overlay feature. (Refer
to the section, Three Presentation Modes, for more
details.)
DETECT : Press this button to make the background color of
your document "transparent" and display only the
text or your writing on the presentation screen. This
process is known as color keying. You can only use
this button when you're in Overlay Mode.
Note : You can use all the button controls of the remote when you are in the
VGA Mode or the Overlay Mode.
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Menu Functions
AVerVision DL provides MENU functions for fine tuning your screen display,
adjusting image view and position, setting the TIMER, and more. In different
presentation modes, the MENU functions vary.
Press the MENU button to view the MENU functions. Then use the POSITIONING
& ADJUSTMENT CONTROL buttons of the remote. Press the UP or DOWN
button to select your desired function. (The selected function will be highlighted in
red.) To adjust the setting of your selected function, press the LEFT or RIGHT
button.
VGA Mode
In VGA Mode, the following menu functions are available:
BRIGHTNESS --
SCREEN UNDERSCAN
HEIGHT 0
WIDTH Í0 Î
SHARPNESS MODE1
PAN ON POSITION OFF
TIMER 0 MIN
TV: NTSC
VGA: 640 x 480 x 75Hz
VGA MODE
or MODE2,3. ..7
BRIGHTNESS : Press the RIGHT button to increase and the LEFT
button to decrease the brightness level. There are
four (4) brightness levels to choose from.
SCREEN : Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to switch between
OVERSCAN, UNDERSCAN and FIT SCREEN.
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* Overscan displays the computer image on the projection
screen to the fullest. The image will be chopped off at the
borders when displayed this way.
* When you switch to Underscan, the computer image will be
completely displayed on the projection screen. However,
dark borders around the image are visible. Images will not be
chopped off for resolutions up to 1024 X 768.
* Fit Screen will fit the computer image completely on the
projection screen without visible borders.
HEIGHT : Press the RIGHT button to increase and the LEFT
button to decrease the height of the projected image.
HEIGHT 0
An up arrow and an increasing number will appear as you
increase the height.
HEIGHT 0
A down arrow and a decreasing number (lowest is 0) will
appear as you decrease the height.
WIDTH : Press the RIGHT button to increase and the LEFT
button to decrease the width of the projected image.
WIDTH Í0 ÎOutward pointing arrows and an increasing number will
appear as you increase the width.
WIDTH Î0 ÍInward pointing arrows and a decreasing number (lowest
is 0) will appear as you decrease the width.
SHARPNESS : Press the RIGHT button to increase and LEFT button
to decrease the sharpness level. There are up to
seven (7) levels of sharpness to choose from, but this
depends on which operating environment you are
using. For instance, in DOS, there are only three (3)
sharpness levels.
PAN and POS : Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to set PAN "ON"
and POS "OFF" and vice versa.
If you have enlarged the projected image (using
zoom) and want to view the other parts of the image,
set PAN "ON" and POS "OFF", then use the
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POSITIONING & ADJUSTMENT CONTROL
buttons to browse around the zoomed image.
If you want to change the position of the computer
image on the projection screen or highlight another
area, set POS "ON" and PAN "OFF". Then use the
POSITIONING & ADJUSTMENT CONTROL
buttons to change the position of the image or
highlight.
The above MENU functions can be used along with the three presentation
highlight functions - AVerMedia Spot, Pointer and Spylight - to adjust the
highlighted area. For more details on MENU functions for presentation
highlights, refer to the section, Special Highlighting Functions, later in this
chapter.
Overlay Mode
The menu functions available in Overlay Mode are just the same as when you
are in VGA Mode:
BRIGHTNESS --
SCREEN UNDERSCAN
HEIGHT 0
WIDTH Í0 Î
SHARPNESS MODE1
PAN ON POS OFF
TIMER 0 MIN
TV: NTSC
VGA: 640 x 480 x 75Hz
OVERLAY MODE
Refer to the function descriptions in the previous section, VGA Mode, for details
on the menu functions.
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Just like in VGA Mode, the MENU functions in Overlay Mode can also be used
along with the three presentation highlight functions - AVerMedia Spot, Pointer
and Spylight - to adjust the highlighted area. For more details on MENU
functions for presentation highlights, refer to the section, Special Highlighting
Functions, later in this chapter.
Note : In Overlay Mode, the MENU functions affect only the projected image
on the screen. They do not affect the text or the user’s writings which
are projected using the camera.
Camera Mode
While in Camera Mode, the AVerVision DL simply displays the object on the
projection screen. MENU functions are not available, except for the TIMER
function. In this mode, only status messages appear on the TV screen:
TV: NTSC
CAMERA MODE
TIMER 0 MIN
Status Messages
Status messages indicate which modes you are currently using. These are
located at the left, bottom corner of the screen:
♦ TV: indicates whether your TV is "NTSC" or "PAL".
♦ VGA: shows your computer's computer resolution. (This message is
shown only in VGA Mode and Overlay Mode.)
♦ Mode: shows the presentation mode (VGA, OVERLAY or CAMERA
MODE).
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Timer Function
The AVerVision DL allows you to control the pace of your presentation by showing
a countdown screen display of the remaining time. This merely serves as a reminder.
When the time is up, the presentation screen will not be affected in any way.
To Set the Timer:
1. Press MENU to view on screen function selections.
2. Press the POSITIONING & ADJUSTMENT CONTROL's UP or DOWN
button to select the TIMER function.
3. Press POSITIONING & ADJUSTMENT CONTROL's LEFT or RIGHT
button to select a time value.
The time value settings in minutes appear as follows: 0~10, 15, 20, 30,
40, 50, 60, 90 and 120.
4. After selecting a time value, press the MENU button to close the menu.
To View the Countdown Screen Display:
1. To display the previously set time value,
press the TIMER button once. The format is
in hours:minutes:seconds. AVerVision DL
automatically converts your settings to the
above mentioned format.
0:00:30
2. To start the countdown, press the TIMER button the second time.
3. You can toggle the countdown screen display on and off by pressing the
TIMER button.
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