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TView Micro
User’s Guide
Rev. 04/02

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 4
CHAPTER 2 10
Checking the Packing List 11
Packing List 11
Inspecting the Equipment 12
CHAPTER 3 22
Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, ME & XP 25
Macintosh 25
Configuring the Macintosh Monitor Mode 26
CHAPTER 4 28
Brightness 29
Color 29
Sharpness 29
Tint or Hue 29
CHAPTER 5 30

Preface 1
About the User’s Guide
The TView Micro 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 Micro hardware, and
the steps required to perform the installation.
Chapter 3: Image Control: describes the location
and functions of the control buttons on the TView Micro
unit and the auto-save memory function. It also describes
the steps involved in configuring your PC or laptop video
output.
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

Preface 3
On-line:
URL : http://www.FOCUSinfo.com
e-mail: [email protected]

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Introduction 4
Chapter 1
Introduction
The TView Micro converts the VGA output from your
computer into video that can be displayed on a television
or recorded to a VCR. TView Micro automatically detects
VGA, SVGA, and XGA resolutions and synchronizes
them with your television. The result is a high quality,
flicker-free television display from your computer.
Features
The TView Micro includes the following features:
•Contains the industry leading FS 400 Chip which
provides the best possible resolution for PC-to-TV
scan conversion
•Plug and play pure hardware design
•Support for 640 x 480 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768
resolution at frequencies up to 152Hz
•Supports NTSC or PAL systems ( Two versions sold
seperately)
•Supports Composite and S-Video
•Manufacture default reset
•Power consumption from PC’s keyboard or USB port
•Compatibility with any size television monitor
(NTSC/PAL) with an RCA (composite), S-Video input
connection (Pending purchase of NTSC or PAL unit)

Chapter 1 5
•Works with multiple platforms including Mac OS 7.1
or higher, Microsoft Windows 95, 98 , NT, 2000 and
ME
•8 Levels of Brightness Control along with 8 Levels of
Sharpness and Flicker Filter
•8 Levels of Over/UnderScan and Horizontal/Vertical
Scan
•EE-ROM auto save TV-Position and Size
•Zoom/Pan and freeze/unfreeze
•2D Flicker Filter with 8 Levels
•Auto power on/off
•VGA to SCART adapter for PAL version

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Modes of Operation
The TView Micro has ability to operate in three separate
modes:
1. Presentation Mode: Display the same image on your
computer
2. Television Only Mode: Use the television as your only
display.
3. Video Record Mode: Record your video image
directly to videotape.

Chapter 1 7
VGA
SIZE
PICTORE
HSIZE/BRIGHT
ZOOM
VXIZE/FLICKER
TV SHOW
EN C ODER
MONTOR
VGA
C ARD
AV
AV
AV
S
Figure 2-1: Connecting TView Micro to the Television
& Computer
Note: You have the option to use either the USB or
PS2/AT power cables, which are both included inside.
The DC adapter is not included but can be purchased
through our customer service.

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Introduction 8
Suggested Uses for the TView Micro
The TView Micro 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 TV
•Conferencing via TV
•E-Mail
•Collaborating with others on computer-based projects
•View DVD movies from your computer on your TV

Chapter 1 9
Specifications
Table 1: TView Micro Specifications.
Computer
Compatibility
•Multiple platforms include Mac OS,
Windows 95, 98, 2000 , ME & XP along
with any computer with a VGA output
Television
Compatibility
•Works with any size television monitor
(NTSC or PAL) with an RCA (composite),
S-Video input connection. 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 152Hz
Power Supply •Powered by keyboard or USB port
Unit Weight •10.9 ounces (withcables)
Unit Dimensions •4.5 cm x 3cm x 3.5 cm

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Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
This chapter describes the information you should know
before installing and connecting the TView Micro
hardware, and the steps required to perform the
installation.
System Requirements
Before installation, the following are system requirements
for the operation of the TView Micro:
IBM (or compatible)
•Personal or multimedia computer with a 486 or higher
processor
•Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, ME & XP
•VGA, SVGA, or XGA desktop resolution
Macintosh (or compatible)
•Macintosh Performa or PowerMac with a 68020 or
higher processor
•MacOS System Software 7.1 or higher
•VGA, SVGA, or XGA desktop resolution

Chapter 2 11
Note: In order to see the video output on both the
computer monitor and TV simultaneously, you
will need to be using a monitor with a VGA
compatible input connector. If your monitor is
larger than 14”, it must be multisync (capable
of running at various frequencies). Refer to
your Macintosh documentation if you have any
questions Macintosh documentation if you
have any questions regarding the type of
monitor you are using.
•A TV/monitor, VCR or any video device that can
display or record NTSC or 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
Customer Service department by calling 1-800-338-3348.
Packing List
Your TView Micro includes the following items:
•TView Micro (NTSC or PAL version sold seperately)
•Keyboard power cable (PS2/AT)
•1 S-Video and 1 Composite video cable (connected
to unit)
•User’s guide and QuickStart guide (on CD ROM)
•DC Power Adapter (not included but optional)

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•USB power cable
•VGA to SCART video adapter (included
internationally only)
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.
Connecting the TView Micro to an IBM
PC or Macintosh Computer
This section describes the steps to connect your TView
Micro to a television or VCR. The following sections
describe how to connect to IBM PCs, Macintosh PCs,
IBM PC laptops and Notebooks, and Macintosh
PowerBooks.

Chapter 2 13
Notes: 1. Before performing the steps to
connect the TView Micro to a laptop 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 laptop owner's manual to determine
how the external video connector is turned on.
2. Ensure that you are using a Macintosh
PowerBook computer that has a connector for
an external monitor.
Perform the following steps to connect the TView
Micro to a PC or Macintosh Desktop or Laptop:
1. Turn the computer and monitor off.
The computer must be off when connecting
the TView Micro. Connecting with the power
on could result in static damage to your
computer and video equipment.
2. Disconnect the current monitor cable from the
"monitor out" port at the rear of the computer.
3. Locate the Video In cable attached to the rear of the
TView Micro unit.
4. For an IBM PC or compatible, connect the cable
connector located at the other end of the VGA Input

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cable to the "monitor out" port at the rear of the
computer, the same port from which you
disconnected the current monitor cable in step 2. For
an older Macintosh model or compatible, you may
use a Macintosh video adapter, connect the other
end of the VGA Input cable to the Macintosh Video
Output port located at the rear of the computer, the
same port from which you removed the current
monitor cable in step 2.
5. Connect the male end of your computer’s monitor
cable to the female connector on the VGA input
cable.
6. Connect the composite or S-Video cable from the
TView Micro to the TV.
7. Connect the PS2/AT power cable to the keyboard
port and the other end to the PC keyboard port.
(Option to use the USB power cable and connect it to
the USB port instead)
8. Once complete you will be able to view the PC
monitor on your TV.

Chapter 2 15
2.1 TView Micro OUTLINE DESCRIPTION
Figure 2-1: Connecting the TView Micro XGA to an IBM or Macintosh PC
VGA
SIZE
PICTORE
HSIZE/BRIGHT
ZOOM
VSIZE/FLICKER
PIC/SIZERIGHT KEY
LEFT KEY
UP-KEY DOWN-KEY
FREEZE/Un FREEZE
DC/KB
KB power cable
(PTA 8015)

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Note: You have the option to use either the supplied
keyboard PS2/AT or USB power cable. You can
purchase the DC power cable through our customer
service.
Connecting the TView Micro to a
Television
The next step in connecting your system is to connect it
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.
Figure 2-3: Composite Video Connectors