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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

COPYRIGHT
This document and the software described in it are copyrighted under
United States Copyright Laws. No part of this document or software
may be copied without prior written consent from FOCUS
Enhancements, Inc. except in the normal use of the software as
described in this documentation. All printed circuits, their physical
implementation on printed circuit boards, including the LCA
program’s configuration bit streams, and associated software are
copyrighted with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, the
printed circuit board, or the software programs provided may not be
copied in whole or part, without written consent of FOCUS
Enhancements, Inc., except in the normal use of the software
programs to make a backup copy. This exception does not allow
copies to be made for others, whether sold or not, but all of the
material may be sold, given, or loaned to another person. Under the
law, copying includes translating into another language or format.
Microsoft Windows, Windows 95, and Microsoft are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. All other products named are trademarks of
their respective manufacturers.
©1998 FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Table of Contents
FCC NOTICE iii
COPYRIGHT iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS V
About the User’s Guide 1
Notation Conventions 2
Ordering Information 2
INTRODUCTION 5
Features 5
Modes of Operation 6
Suggested Uses for the TView Gold Card 7
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 9
System Requirements 9
Pre-Installation Procedures 9
Connecting the TView Gold Card to an IBM
Compatible Portable Computer 11
Connecting the TView Gold Card to a Television 12
Connecting to the Television Using an RF Modulator 15
Connecting the TView Gold Card to a VCR 17
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 19
Windows Installation 19
How to Use the Gold Card Control Panel 20
TV Fonts 21

IMAGE CONTROL 23
Changing Screen Resolutions 23
TUNING YOUR TELEVISION 25
Using Your Television’s Video Settings 25
TROUBLESHOOTING 27
Returning a Damaged or Failed TView Gold Card Unit 28
LIMITED WARRANTY 31

TView Gold Card User’s Guide
Preface 1
About the User’s Guide
The TView Gold Card 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 Card hardware, and the steps required to perform the
installation.
Chapter 3: Installing the Software, which describes the installer
software, the steps required to perform the installation, what you get
with the software, and how to use the applications.
Chapter 4: Image Control, describes how to use the TView Gold
Card software to adjust the PC image on your television. It also
describes the steps involved in configuring your computer's video
output.
Chapter 5: Tuning Your Television, this chapter describes the
methods you can use to tune the image on your television.
Chapter 6: 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 installationprocedures before
proceeding.
Note: Points out important or useful information.
Ordering Information
To get information on the reseller nearest to you or to order
replacement parts, contact one of the following:
Worldwide Headquarters
142 North Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
978-371-2000
800-538-6000 (U.S. Only)
FOCUS Enhancements, B.V.
Schipholweg 110
Kantorenhuis
2316 XD Leiden NL
31-71-524-1841

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European Support:
UK 0800-963-964
Germany 0130-82-21-50
France 0800-90-61-06
Netherlands 020-581-37-34
Sweden 020-79-57-18
Other European Support [phone]
On-line:
http://www.FOCUSinfo.com
e-mail: [email protected]

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Introduction
The TView Gold Card converts the video output from your computer
into video that can be displayed on a television or recorded to a VCR.
The TView Gold Card automatically detects VGA and SGVA output
frequencies up to 72Hz and synchronizes it with your television. The
result is a high quality, flicker-free television display from your
computer.
Features
The TView Gold Card includes the following features:
•Screen position controls
•Easy plug-and-play installation for both Windows95™, and
Windows 98™platforms.
•Compatibility with any size television monitor (NTSC/PAL) with
an RCA (composite) or S-Video input connector.
•Support for both 640 x 480 (VGA) 800 x 600(SVGA), and 1024
x 768 (XGA) resolution
•Support for 24-bit color
•2x image zoom with pan control
•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 TView Gold Card has ability to operate in three separate modes:
Presentation Mode: Display the same image on your computer VGA
(or compatible) monitor and television simultaneously.
Figure 1-1: Presentation Mode
Television Only Mode: Use the television as your only display.
Figure 1-2:Television Only Mode
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Video Record Mode: Record your video image directly to video tape.
Figure 1-3: Video Record Mode
Suggested Uses for the TView Gold Card
The TView Gold Card can be used for many purposes. For example:
•Bring sales or other multimedia presentations from a portable 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
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Specifications
Table 1: TView Gold Card Specifications.
Computer Compatibility •Any Window95™, Windows 98™ Portable Computer
with aPC slot and video out.
Television Compatibility •Works with any size television monitor (NTSC/PAL)
with an RCA (composite) or S-Video inputconnector.
For television receivers or televisions without
composite or S-Video inputs,an RF Modulator is
required (RadioShack#15-1283)
Color Modes and
Resolution
•Supports up to 16,777,216 colors (24-bit), and up to
1024x768 75Hz (NTSC)
Unit Weight •6.25 ounces
Unit Dimensions •2.25" x 5.5" (without cables)

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Hardware Installation
This chapter describes the information you should know before
installing and connecting the TView Gold Card 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 Card :
IBM (or compatible)
•Portable computer with a 486 or higher processor
•Card + Socket Services 2.1 compliant
•Microsoft Windows 95, 98
•VGA or higher-resolution video adapter (SVGA recommended)
•A TV/monitor, VCR or any video device that can display or
record NTSC video.
Pre-Installation Procedures
Before installing the hardware, you must unpack and inspect the
equipment. This section discusses the steps for unpacking and
inspecting the equipment.

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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
1-800-538-6000.
Packing List
Your TView Gold Card includes the following items:
•TView Gold Card
•S-Video cable
•Composite video cable or SCART (Europe only) adapter cable
•TView Gold Card Installer Diskette
•Electronic Marker™ software
•User’s guide and Quick-Start guide
Inspecting the Equipment
Before installing and connecting the hardware, inspect it for any
damage that 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 1-800-538-6000.

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Connecting the TView Gold Card to an
IBM Compatible Portable Computer
This section describes the steps to connect your TView Gold Card to
a television or VCR. The following sections describe how to connect
to Portable IBM PC's.
Notes: 1. Before performing the steps to connect the TView
Gold Card to a portable computer, you must turn on the
external video connector. This is accomplished by using
a particular key sequence on the keyboard (for example,
FN + F11) or through the BIOS setup program. Refer to
your computer's owner's manual to determine how the
external video connector is turned on.
Perform the following steps to connect and installthe TView
Gold Card to a Portable PC:
1. Slide the TView Gold card into an available PC card slot.
Windows will recognize the TView Gold Card as a new
hardware device and start the Hardware install wizard.
Note: Using the top PC card slot will enable you to connect an
additional PC card device in the lower slot.
2. Insert the installer disk into the floppy drive. When the Update
Device Driver Wizard appears, click next.
Note: If the Device Driver Wizard does not locate the installer
diskette, click on the "Back" button and try again.

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3. After a few seconds you may be asked to insert the disk labeled
"TView Gold Card Installer" If so, type in the drive letter for your
floppy drive (typically, A)
4. Click on OK. Your computer will start to install the drivers to run
your TView Gold Card.
5. Connect the male DB15 connector to the external monitor
connector on the rear of your computer.
Note: Use A/C power to power the portable computer when
using the TView Gold Card . If you use battery power,
your video output may be interrupted to conserve power.
Connecting the TView Gold Card 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
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 2-1: 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 on
the TView Gold Card Cable.
Note: The composite video port on the television may or may
not be labeled "video in.”
S-Video Connection
S-Video is a high-quality video connection used by some video
cameras and VCRs. The connector on an S-Video cable has a round
plug with four (4) small metal pins. It plugs into the S-Video output
port on the TView Gold Card cable.
Figure 2-2: S-Video Connectors
Video In
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Note: The S-Video connection is a newer video standard. This
type connection improves color, clarity, and resolution. It
is recommended that if S-Video connection is available it
be used.
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 on the
TView Gold Card cable.
Note: The S-Video port on the television may or may not be
labeled "S-Video in."
When you are looking at the television to make these connections,
you may see an input labeled ANT IN. This input is used by cable TV
companies and uses a different type of video than that used by
TView Gold Card . It is not possible to connect directly to this input. If
this is the only input available, and you do not have a VCR, this input
can be used with an RF modulator. See below for further information.
To connect the TView Gold Card unit to your television, perform
the following steps:
1. Connect one end of the supplied composite video cable or
S-Video cable to the matching port on the TView Gold Card
cable.
1. Connect the other end of the composite cable or S-Video cable
to the Comp Video in or S-Video in port at the rear of the
television.
2. Turn the television on and select the proper video input (S-Video

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or Composite Video). You should now see your PC screen on
the television.
Note: if your PC screen does not appear on the television
screen immediately, check to see that you have turned
on the external monitor port. on your computer
Figure 2-4: Connecting TView Gold Card to the Television
Note: Because the port may not be labeled, you will need to
match the port to the connector you are using.
Connecting to the Television Using an
RF Modulator
If you do not have a television with composite video or S-Video, you
S-video Video In
S-Video (Recommended)
Composite Video
TV