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TView Gold PCI
User’s Guide
Rev4/03

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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in the normal use of the software as described in this
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software programs provided may not be copied in whole
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©2003 FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 3
CHAPTER 2 9
Checking the Packing List 9
Packing List 10
Inspecting the Equipment 10
CHAPTER 3 19
PICTURE SETUP 34
CHAPTER 4 38
Color 39
Sharpness 39
Tint or Hue 39
CHAPTER 5 40

TView Gold PCI User’s Guide
Preface 1
About the User’s Guide
The TView Gold PCI 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: Installing the Hardware: which describes
the information you should know before installing and
connecting the TView Gold PCI hardware, and the steps
required to perform the installation.
Chapter 3: Installing the Software: that describes
installing and using the control panel software.
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:
Focus Enhancements
Worldwide Headquarters
1370 Dell Avenue
Campbell, CA
Customer Service 800-338-3348 (U.S. Only)
Technical Support 408-370-9963
On-line:

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

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Chapter 1
Introduction
The TView Gold PCI converts the VGA output from your
computer into video that can be displayed on a television
or recorded to a VCR. TView Gold PCI automatically
detects VGA , SVGA, XGA, SXGA, and UXGA
resolutions and synchronizes it with your television. The
result is a high quality, flicker-free television display from
your computer.
Features
The TView Gold PCI includes the following features:
•Works with multiple platforms including Microsoft
Windows 95, 98 , ME NT, 2000 & XP
•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, 800 x 600,1024 x 768 and
1280 x 1024 and 1600 x 1280 resolution at
frequencies up to 152Hz
•256 Levels of Brightness Control along with 64
Levels of Color Control adjustments which
automatically save in memory when changes are
made

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•TrueScale™ image compression that precisely fits
the image on your television without dropping lines or
altering video resolution
•2D image zoom with pan control
•2D Flicker Filter with 21 Levels

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Modes of Operation
The TView PCI has ability to operate in three separate
modes:
1. Presentation Mode: Display the same image on your
computer VGA (or compatible) monitor and television
simultaneously.
Figure 1-1: Presentation Mode

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Figure 1-2: Television Only Mode
2. Television Only Mode: Use the television as your only
display.
Figure 1-3: Video Record Mode
3. Video Record Mode: Record your video image

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directly to videotape.
Suggested Uses for the TView Gold PCI
The TView Gold PCI 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
•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
•View DVD movies from your computer straight to
your television
Specifications
Table 1: TView Gold PCI Specifications.
Computer
Compatibility
•Multiple platforms include Windows
95, 98, 2000, NT, XP & ME along
with any computer with a VGA output
Television •Works with any size television monitor
(NTSC/PAL) with an RCA (composite),

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Compatibility 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 1600 x 1280 152Hz
Cables •S-Video & Composite Cables
Provided
Unit Weight •6.25 ounces
Unit Dimensions •7’”x 3.75” (without cables)

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Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
This chapter describes the information you should know
before installing and connecting the TView Gold PCI
hardware, and the steps required to perform the
installation.
System Requirements
Before installation, the following are system requirements
for the operation of the TView Gold PCI:
IBM (or compatible)
•Personal computer with an available PCI Slot
•Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 & XP
•VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA desktop resolution
•A TV/monitor, VCR or any video device that can
display or record NTSC video or record PAL video
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

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Customer Service d-800-338-3348.
Packing List
Your TView Gold PCI includes the following items:
•TView Gold PCI Card
•S-Video cable
•Composite video cable or SCART (Europe only)
adapter cable
•TView Gold PCI Control Panel Driver, User Manual,
Quick Start Guide and ReadMe Text on CD ROM
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.
Installing the TView Gold PCI in a PC
This section describes the steps to connect your TView
Gold PCI to a television or VCR. The following sections

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describe how to install the TView Gold PCI in a PC.
Perform the following steps to install the TView Gold
PCI in a PC:
1. Remove diskettes from all drives. Turn off all
components connected to the computer. Remove the
cover off your computer.
2. Inside your computer are the extension slots. Choose
one of the empty PCI slots. Position the TView Gold
PCI board over the selected empty PCI slot and slide
the card in, pressing straight downward until the card
is seated firmly.
3. Replace the screw in the slot, securing the TView
Gold PCI adapter card to your PC. Then, replace the
cover on your computer.

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4. Connect the supplied Focus Univiewer Cable by
attaching the end of the cable marked TView to the
matching port on the TView Gold PCI back panel.
Attach the other end of the supplied Univiewer cable
marked Computer to your video out (monitor) port on
your PC computer.
5. Connect your monitor cable to the connector on the
Univiewer cable marked Monitor.
NOTE: The Univiewer cable is a special video cable
supplied with your TView Gold PCI. The cable is 10”
in length and has two 15 pin video connectors
(marked Computer and Monitor) at one end, and a
single 15 pin video connector (marked TView) at the
other end.
6. Re-boot your computer.
Connecting the TView Gold PCI to a
Television
The next step in connecting your system is to connect to
the television. (If you are planning to connect to a VCR,
see "Connecting to a VCR" below.) There are two
possible ways to connect to a television:
•Using a composite video connection
•Using an S-Video connection
•Using a SCART cable (Europe only)