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iTView DV
User’s Guide
Rev. 9/01

FCC NOTICE
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 equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the installation manual, 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 on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•This unit was tested with shielded cable. Therefore, for
continued compliance, use the shielded cables provided with the
unit.
•Re-orient or relocate the unit or receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the computer/converter and
television.
•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.
You may find the following booklet helpful:
How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems (stock
number 004-000-000345-4)
To order the booklet, write to:
The U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington D.C. 20402

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Enhancements, Inc. except in the normal use of the software as
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 4
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 9
Packing List 9
Inspecting the Equipment 10
Installing the RGB Cover on your iMac DV 10
Connecting the iTView DV to a Television 13
Connecting the iTView DV to a VCR 18
Functions of the iTView DV LED 20
CHAPTER 3 iTVIEW DV SOFTWARE 21
Installing the iTView DV Control Panel Software 21
Screen Controls 22
TV Output Controls 24
Picture Setup 26
Additional Features 28
CHAPTER 4 TUNING YOUR TELEVISION 31
Brightness 32
Color 32
Sharpness 32
Tint or Hue 32
CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 33
Returning a Damaged or Failed iTView DV Unit 35

iTView DV User’s Guide
Preface 1
About the User’s Guide
The iTView DV User’s Guide is designed to help you to quickly and
easily connect the hardware and install the software for this product.
The guide is divided into the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduction: which describes the key features and
functionality of the product and some of its many uses. The chapter
also discusses the notation conventions used in the guide.
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation: which describes the information
you should know before installing and connecting the iTView DV
hardware, and the steps required to perform the installation.
Chapter 3: iTView DV Software: Describes the steps required to
install the iTView DV software control panel and how to operate the
program.
Chapter 4: Tuning Your Television : this chapter describes the
methods you can use to tune the image on your television
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting : describes possible problems that you
might encounter and ways to solve them..

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Notation Conventions
This user’s guide uses the following conventions to specify certain
types of information.
Warns you about potential problems and hazards during
the installation or use of the product. Read these
warnings carefully, and be sure you understand how
they relate to the installation procedures before
proceeding.
Note: Points out important or useful information.
Contact Information
To get information on the reseller nearest to you, to order
replacement parts, or for technical support contact one of the
following:
Worldwide Headquarters
1370 Dell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
Customer Service 800-338-3348 (U.S. Only)
Technical Support 408-370-9963

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On-line:
URL : http://www.FOCUSinfo.com
e-mail: [email protected]

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The iTView DV converts the VGA output from your computer into
video that can be displayed on a television or recorded to a VCR.
iTView DV automatically detects VGA ,SVGA, and XGA output
frequencies up to 152Hz and synchronizes it with your television. The
result is a high quality, flicker-free television display from your
computer.
Features
The iTView DV includes the following features:
•Screen position controls
•Variable horizontal and vertical scaling controls
•Variable zoom controls
•Image freeze control
•Brightness,Contrast, Sharpness, Flicker Filter, Color Saturation
•2D flicker filter controls
•Easy plug-and-play installation for iMac DV personal computers
•Compatibility with any size television monitor (NTSC/PAL) with
an RCA (composite), S-Video, or SCART (Europe only) input
connector.
•Support for 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA) and 1024 x 768
(XGA) resolution at frequencies up to 152Hz
•Support for 24-bit color
•TrueScale™ image compression that precisely fits the image on
your television without dropping lines or altering video resolution
•Electronic Marker™ Software

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Modes of Operation
The iTView DV has ability to operate in two separate modes:
Figure 1-1: Presentation Mode
1. Presentation Mode: Display the same image on your computer
and your television.

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Figure 1-2: Video Record Mode
2. Video Record Mode: Record your video image or digital movie
directly to your videotape.

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Suggested Uses for the iTView DV
The iTView DV can be used for the following:
•Bring sales or other multimedia presentations from a laptop to a
large TV
•Output your digital movies to television
•Demonstrate a new software package using a large screen TV
•Project computer games onto a TV screen
•Cruise the Internet on a television
•Conferencing via TV
•E-Mail
•Collaborating with others on computer-based projects

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Specifications
Table 1: iTView DV Specifications.
Computer Compatibility •Any iMac DV
Television Compatibility •Works with any size television monitor (NTSC/PAL)
with an RCA (composite), S-Video, or SCART
(Europe only) input connector. For television
receivers or televisions without composite or S-Video
inputs, an RF Modulator is required (Radio Shack
#15-1283)
Color Modes and
Resolution
•Supports up to 16,777,216 colors (24-bit), and up to
1024 x 768 at refresh rates up to 152Hz
Power Supply •Maximum consumption 5 volt regulated DC,
700 mA
Unit Weight •184 grams (without cables)
Unit Dimensions •12 cm x 7cm x 2.5cm

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Chapter 2 Hardware
Installation
This chapter describes the information you should know before
installing and connecting the iTView DV hardware, and the steps
required to perform the installation.
System Requirements
Before installation, the following are system requirements for the
operation of the iTView DV:
iMac DV (Any Flavor)
•iMac personal computer
•Television with S-Video or Composite Video output.
Checking the Packing List
Check the packing list that is included in this manual. Compare the
list with the equipment you have purchased. Be sure that you have
received everything that is on the list. If anything is missing, contact
FOCUS Enhancements Customer Service department by calling
1-800-338-3348.
Packing List
Your iTView DV includes the following items:

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•iTView DV
•Power adapter 5V @700mA
•S-Video and Composite video cables (US only)
•SCART Cable (Europe only)
•Electronic Marker™ software
•User’s guide and Quick-Start guide ( On CD ROM)
•iTView DV Control Panel Software
Inspecting the Equipment
Before installing and connecting the hardware, inspect it for any
damage, which may have been incurred during shipment. Perform a
thorough inspection, looking for dents, scratches, or loose parts.
Look for anything that appears unusual or out-of-the ordinary. If any
of the equipment is damaged, contact FOCUS Enhancement’s
Customer Service department by calling 1-800-333-3348.
Installing the RGB Cover on your iMac DV
To obtain access to the RGB port on your iMac DV you will need to
install the RGB Cover on the rear of the computer. The following
outlines the procedure for removing the standard cover and installing
the RGB cover.
.
Standard Cover RGB Cover

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Perform the following steps to install the RGB Cover on your
iMac DV:
1. Turn off your iMac and unplug the power cord from the wall. If
your internal modem is connected to a telephone line,
disconnect the telephone line from the modem.
2. Place a soft cloth or towel large enough to cover the front of the
iMac on a desk, table, or other flat surface.
3. Carefully, place the computer, screen down, on the cloth.

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4. Using a flat screwdriver, remove the panel covering the VGA
connector. Refer to the image above.
5. Insert the RGB Cover into the slots on the rear of the iMac.

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Connecting the iTView DV to a Television
After installing the RGB cover and connecting the RGB cable to the
iMac DV, you will need to connect the iTView DV to a television or
VCR. This section describes the connections available and how to
use them. (If you are planning to connect to a VCR, see "Connecting
to a VCR" below.) There are three possible ways to connect to a
television:
•Using a composite video connection
•Using an S-Video connection
•Using a SCART cable (Europe only)
Composite Video Connection
Composite video is a connection type used by most televisions,
VCRs, laserdisc players, and certain LCD panels. The connectors on
a composite video cable have an RCA-type plug. The plug has a long
metal pin projecting from its center and plugs into the composite
video in port at the rear of the television.

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Figure 2-3: Composite Video Connectors
To determine if your television supports composite video, look for a
port on your television that matches the composite video out port at
the side of the iTView DV unit.
Note: The composite video port on the television may or may
not be labeled "video in.” The Video input jack will have
a yellow center.
S-Video Connection
S-Video is a high-quality video connection used by some televisions,
video cameras and VCRs. The connector on an S-Video cable has a
round plug with several small metal pins. It plugs into the S-Video
output port at the side of the iTView DV unit.
Note: The S-Video connection is a newer video standard. This
type connection improves color, clarity, and resolution.
The S-Video connection is the reccomended connection
to use, if present..

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Figure 2-4: S-Video Connectors
To determine if your television or supports S-Video, look for a port at
the rear of the television that matches the S-Video output port at the
side of the iTView DV Unit.
Note: The S-Video port on the television may or may not be
labeled "S-Video in."
SCART Connection (Europe Only)
SCART is a high-quality video connection used on most televisions
and VCR's in Europe. The connector on the SCART cable provided
with the iTView DV has two different connectors. The larger end of
the cable is rectangular in shape and contains 20 small metal pins.
This larger end of the cable plugs into the matching port on the
television or VCR. The smaller end of the SCART cable has a round
plug with several small metal pins and connects to the port labeled
SCART/S-Video on the iTView DV.
Additionally, the SCART connector provided with the iTView
DV can accept audio input from your computer. To utilize this
function, connect a standard 1/8" male mini stereo cable (not
included) to the female connector attached to the larger end of the
SCART cable.

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To connect the iTView DV unit to your television, perform the
following steps:
1. Connect one end of the supplied composite video cable to the
“Comp Video” port located on the side of the iTView DV unit, or
connect the male end of the S-Video cable to the port on the
side of the iTView DV labeled either "SCART/S-Video."
2. Connect the other end of the composite cable or S-Video cable
to the Comp Video in or S-Video in port at on the television.
3. Turn the television on.
4. Plug in the power adapter for the iTView DV.
5. Turn your computer on. If the cables have been connected
correctly, the image from the computer monitor should now
appear on the television screen.
Figure 2-5: Connecting iTView DV to the Television