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iTView Mac
User’s Guide
Rev. 8/02

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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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 4
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 10
Packing List 11
Inspecting the Equipment 11
Installing the RGB Cover on your iMac (Older Models) 13
Connecting the iTView Mac to a Television 15
Connecting the iTView Mac to a VCR 20
CHAPTER 3 ITVIEW MAC SOFTWARE 22
Installing the iTView Mac Control Panel Software 22
Functions of the iTView Mac LED 24
Screen Controls 24
TV Output Controls 27
Picture Setup 29
Additional Features 31
CHAPTER 4 TUNING YOUR TELEVISION 34
Brightness 35
Color 35
Sharpness 35
Tint or Hue 35
CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 36
Returning a Damaged or Failed iTView Mac Unit 38

iTView Mac User’s Guide
Preface 1
About the User’s Guide
The iTView Mac 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 Mac
hardware, and the steps required to perform the installation.
Chapter 3: iTView Mac Software. Describes the steps required to
install the iTView Mac 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
replacements 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 Mac converts the VGA output from your computer into
video that can be displayed on a television or recorded to a VCR.
iTView Mac 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 Mac includes the following features:
•Contains the industry leading FS 401 Chip which provides the
best possible resolution for PC-to-TV scan conversion
•Screen position controls
•Variable horizontal and vertical scaling controls
•Variable zoom controls
•Image freeze control
•Auto Pan in all directions via mouse control while in 2X Zoom
Mode
•Brightness, Contrast, Color Saturation, Sharpness, 2D Flicker
Filter Controls
•Easy plug-and-play installation for any iMac Flatpanel G4, G3,
and 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

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•TrueScale™ image compression that precisely fits the image on
your television without dropping lines or altering video resolution
•Support NTSC and PAL systems
•Supports Composite and S-Video
•Works with multiple platforms including Mac OS 7.1 up to and
including Mac OS X

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Modes of Operation
The iTView Mac 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 videotape.

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Suggested Uses for the iTView Mac
The iTView Mac can be used for many purposes. For example:
•Bring sales or other multimedia presentations from a laptop to a
large TV
•Create training tapes or outfit a training room
•View DVD movies from your computer straight to your 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 Mac Specifications.
Computer Compatibility
•Any iMac Flatpanel G4, iMac G3 & iMac DV working
on MacOS systems 7.1 or higher
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—1244 & Phillips/Magnavox MRF200BK)
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 Mac hardware, and the steps
required to perform the installation.
System Requirements
The following Apple desktop and laptop models listed below will work
with the iTView Mac and MacOS System Software 7.1 or higher:
IMac Flatpanel G4, iMac G3 & iMac DV (Any Flavor)
Before installation, the following are system requirements for the
operation with the iTView Mac:
•iMac Flatpanel G4 : requires the use of a special mini VGA
adapter (Sold separately at Apple webstore)
•iMac Flatpanel G3: VGA Out Port available
•iMac DV personal computer with VGA Out Port already
available
•Television with S-Video or Composite Video output.

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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 Mac includes the following items:
•iTView Mac
•Power adapter 5V @700mA
•S-Video and Composite video cables (US only)
•SCART Cable Adapter(Europe only)
•Electronic User Manual and Quick-Start Guide on CD ROM
•iTView Mac 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 1-800-338-3348.

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Connecting the iTView Mac to a iMac Computer
This section describes the steps to connect your iTView Mac to a
television or VCR. The following sections describe how to connect to
the iMac Flatpanel G4, G3 and iMac DV.
Notes: You may need to enable “Video Mirroring using the monitors
control panel. Refer to your iMac owner’s manual.
Performing the following steps to connect the iTView
Mac to a Macintosh iMac Flatpanel G4, G3 or iMac
(older models)
•Turn the computer and monitor off.
•Locate the Video in Cable (labeled “VGA Input”) attached to the
rear of the iTView Mac unit.
•For the iMac Flatpanel G4 use the special mini VGA adapter
(Sold separately at the Apple Webstore) to connect the VGA
Input Cable from the iTView Mac to the Mini Video Output port
located at the rear of the computer. Follow the same instructions
when attaching the iMac G3 and iMac DV excluding having to
use the mini VGA adapter. (Refer below on how to replace the
standard iMac DV cover with an RGB Cover to have easy
access to the Video Output Port in connecting your iTView
Mac.)
•Connect the power adapter to the rear of the iTView Mac
labeled 5V DC. Plug the adapter into the nearest wall outlet.
The LED at the front of the unit will illuminate; indicating the
iTView Mac is ON.

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Installing the RGB Cover on your iMac (Older
Models)
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
.
Comparison of covers
Perform the following steps to install the RGB Cover on your
iMac:
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.
Standard Cover RGB Cover

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Removal of standard cover
4. Using a flat screwdriver, remove the panel covering the VGA
connector. Refer to the image above.

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5. Insert the RGB Cover into the slots on the rear of the iMac.
Connecting the iTView Mac to a Television
After installing the RGB cover and connecting the RGB cable to the
iMac, you will need to connect the iTView Mac 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)

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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.
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 Mac 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 Mac unit.