User Guide
Page 2
... trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. in the United States and/or other countries. The PCI accelerators have been designed to change without notice. We recommend that the interconnection of products in the United States and/or other...trademarks or trademarks of this card and the system configuration you check with the MFR's local bus cards. Trademarks and/or registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners: ATI, RAGE, and ATI-TV are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. Riva 128 ...
... trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. in the United States and/or other countries. The PCI accelerators have been designed to change without notice. We recommend that the interconnection of products in the United States and/or other...trademarks or trademarks of this card and the system configuration you check with the MFR's local bus cards. Trademarks and/or registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners: ATI, RAGE, and ATI-TV are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. Riva 128 ...
User Guide
Page 3
Contents Getting Started 5 What You'll Need 5 Features 6 Installing the ATI-TV Wonder Tuner Card 7 Connecting the Audio 9 ATI-TV Wonder Connectors 12 Installing the Software 12 Starting the ATI VIDEO PLAYER 13 Using the Online Manual 14 Troubleshooting 15 ATI VIDEO PLAYER Basics 17 Online Help 17 The Control Panels 17 The Task control panel 18 The Display Panel 20 Using...
Contents Getting Started 5 What You'll Need 5 Features 6 Installing the ATI-TV Wonder Tuner Card 7 Connecting the Audio 9 ATI-TV Wonder Connectors 12 Installing the Software 12 Starting the ATI VIDEO PLAYER 13 Using the Online Manual 14 Troubleshooting 15 ATI VIDEO PLAYER Basics 17 Online Help 17 The Control Panels 17 The Task control panel 18 The Display Panel 20 Using...
User Guide
Page 5
..., channel surf, create your own TV transcripts, and turn your PC into a digital VCR. ATI-TV Wonder lets you watch TV, videos, or games on your area. Pentium®, Pentium® II, or Celeron™ processor-based or compatible system, with the ATI-TV Wonder tuner card (Please check our web site, ...with at least 8MB of stations received will vary depending on the services provided in all channel options are available in your computer! PCI. • Graphics Accelerator with overlay support. CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 5 Getting Started Get real-time information when you want it ...
..., channel surf, create your own TV transcripts, and turn your PC into a digital VCR. ATI-TV Wonder lets you watch TV, videos, or games on your area. Pentium®, Pentium® II, or Celeron™ processor-based or compatible system, with the ATI-TV Wonder tuner card (Please check our web site, ...with at least 8MB of stations received will vary depending on the services provided in all channel options are available in your computer! PCI. • Graphics Accelerator with overlay support. CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 5 Getting Started Get real-time information when you want it ...
User Guide
Page 6
...Transcript Creation and Hot Words that alert you when the ATI VIDEO PLAYER software receives information you specify. • TV Magazine - only in Europe. • Television-quality video in a window and full screen with dbx® stereo TV audio. • Composite Video and S-Video inputs for parental control. • Secondary Audio Program....8482; 128, NVIDIA RIVA™ TNT, 3Dfx Voodoo™ Banshee, S3 Virge™ DX/VX, S3 Savage3D™ Features NOTE ATI VIDEO PLAYER TV audio is monaural- select channels by clicking on their "thumbnail" images. • Scheduled Viewing -
...Transcript Creation and Hot Words that alert you when the ATI VIDEO PLAYER software receives information you specify. • TV Magazine - only in Europe. • Television-quality video in a window and full screen with dbx® stereo TV audio. • Composite Video and S-Video inputs for parental control. • Secondary Audio Program....8482; 128, NVIDIA RIVA™ TNT, 3Dfx Voodoo™ Banshee, S3 Virge™ DX/VX, S3 Savage3D™ Features NOTE ATI VIDEO PLAYER TV audio is monaural- select channels by clicking on their "thumbnail" images. • Scheduled Viewing -
User Guide
Page 7
...be located in wire to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Installing the ATI-TV Wonder Tuner Card 7 Installing the ATI-TV Wonder Tuner Card Please read these important safety instructions before performing any components by touching a grounded surface - CAUTION: FOR... CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE, THE ATI-TV Wonder TUNER CARD SHOULD BE INSTALLED ONLY IN PERSONAL COMPUTERS EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-WIRE GROUNDING PLUG-A PLUG HAVING A THIRD (GROUNDING) PIN...
...be located in wire to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Installing the ATI-TV Wonder Tuner Card 7 Installing the ATI-TV Wonder Tuner Card Please read these important safety instructions before performing any components by touching a grounded surface - CAUTION: FOR... CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE, THE ATI-TV Wonder TUNER CARD SHOULD BE INSTALLED ONLY IN PERSONAL COMPUTERS EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-WIRE GROUNDING PLUG-A PLUG HAVING A THIRD (GROUNDING) PIN...
User Guide
Page 8
... of the computer chassis. 3 Select an empty PCI expansion slot for removal instructions. For more information about the connectors on the ATI-TV Wonder tuner card, please see Internal Audio Connection on page 12. If necessary, consult your system. ATI-TV Wonder tuner card PCI expansion slot Figure 1. 8 Installing the ATI-TV Wonder Tuner Card Installing the ATI-TV Wonder tuner card 1 Power-off the computer, then disconnect...
... of the computer chassis. 3 Select an empty PCI expansion slot for removal instructions. For more information about the connectors on the ATI-TV Wonder tuner card, please see Internal Audio Connection on page 12. If necessary, consult your system. ATI-TV Wonder tuner card PCI expansion slot Figure 1. 8 Installing the ATI-TV Wonder Tuner Card Installing the ATI-TV Wonder tuner card 1 Power-off the computer, then disconnect...
User Guide
Page 9
... the back of the sound cable to the Audio Out on the ATI-TV Wonder tuner card and the other end to the Line-In on your sound card. Line-In LINE IN MIC IN SPK/LINE JOYSTICK Your sound card may connect the audio portion either externally or internally. If you do... audio connection method. CATV SVIDEO IN COMP IN AUD OUT AUD IN Audio Out Sound Card ATI-TV Wonder Figure 2. If necessary, refer to dispense with your sound card. 3 Attach one end of your computer, locate the audio out connector on the ATI-TV Wonder tuner card. 2 Locate the Line-In connector on page 10.
... the back of the sound cable to the Audio Out on the ATI-TV Wonder tuner card and the other end to the Line-In on your sound card. Line-In LINE IN MIC IN SPK/LINE JOYSTICK Your sound card may connect the audio portion either externally or internally. If you do... audio connection method. CATV SVIDEO IN COMP IN AUD OUT AUD IN Audio Out Sound Card ATI-TV Wonder Figure 2. If necessary, refer to dispense with your sound card. 3 Attach one end of your computer, locate the audio out connector on the ATI-TV Wonder tuner card. 2 Locate the Line-In connector on page 10.
User Guide
Page 10
...: If you encounter difficulty, realign the connector with the socket. On the rear of your new ATI-TV Wonder tuner card. 6 Use the second audio cable to connect your ATI-TV Wonder tuner card to your sound card. Determine if the CD IN socket requires a black or a white connector. Gently but firmly push...white connector) to the CD IN socket of the drive are keyed to fit into the CD IN socket on your ATI-TV Wonder tuner card. 7 Locate your sound card. 9 Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power cable. Connecting the audio internally on the special audio cables included...
...: If you encounter difficulty, realign the connector with the socket. On the rear of your new ATI-TV Wonder tuner card. 6 Use the second audio cable to connect your ATI-TV Wonder tuner card to your sound card. Determine if the CD IN socket requires a black or a white connector. Gently but firmly push...white connector) to the CD IN socket of the drive are keyed to fit into the CD IN socket on your ATI-TV Wonder tuner card. 7 Locate your sound card. 9 Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power cable. Connecting the audio internally on the special audio cables included...
User Guide
Page 11
Figure 2. Connecting the audio internally Audio cables included with ATI-TV Wonder tuner card CD IN (White) CD OUT (White) ATI-TV Wonder Tuner Card CD IN Sound Card Black or White The CD IN jack will be either the black or the white connector to your CD-ROM drive. Use the matching connector. Do not connect both at the same time. Do not connect both at the same time. Connecting the Audio 11 CD AUDIO OUT Black or White CD-ROM Connect either black or white.
Figure 2. Connecting the audio internally Audio cables included with ATI-TV Wonder tuner card CD IN (White) CD OUT (White) ATI-TV Wonder Tuner Card CD IN Sound Card Black or White The CD IN jack will be either the black or the white connector to your CD-ROM drive. Use the matching connector. Do not connect both at the same time. Do not connect both at the same time. Connecting the Audio 11 CD AUDIO OUT Black or White CD-ROM Connect either black or white.
User Guide
Page 12
... ATI-TV Wonder tuner card works with your CD-ROM drive. For stereo audio input from cable TV or antenna. The ATI-TV Wonder connectors If your sound card. To install the enhanced ATI drivers and the ATI VIDEO PLAYER for Windows® 95 or Windows® 98 1 Insert the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM into your ATI-TV Wonder tuner card. Use the cable included with the ATI Video...
... ATI-TV Wonder tuner card works with your CD-ROM drive. For stereo audio input from cable TV or antenna. The ATI-TV Wonder connectors If your sound card. To install the enhanced ATI drivers and the ATI VIDEO PLAYER for Windows® 95 or Windows® 98 1 Insert the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM into your ATI-TV Wonder tuner card. Use the cable included with the ATI Video...
User Guide
Page 13
... "AUX IN." 5 If the Mute checkbox is not visible, click Options, then click Properties. Starting the ATI VIDEO PLAYER Windows® 95 or Windows® 98 initial set up For correct audio performance, your sound card must be active. Installing the Software 13 D:\ATISETUP (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with...
... "AUX IN." 5 If the Mute checkbox is not visible, click Options, then click Properties. Starting the ATI VIDEO PLAYER Windows® 95 or Windows® 98 initial set up For correct audio performance, your sound card must be active. Installing the Software 13 D:\ATISETUP (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with...
User Guide
Page 14
... Line-In Wave The sound card connector determines which mixer slider is not your CD-ROM drive. Click the Online Manual button after this installation to step 5. 2 Click Start. 3 Select Run. 4 Type the following: D:\ATISETUP (If D is controlled by the ATI Video Player's volume control slider. 1 Click the TV button in the Task control...
... Line-In Wave The sound card connector determines which mixer slider is not your CD-ROM drive. Click the Online Manual button after this installation to step 5. 2 Click Start. 3 Select Run. 4 Type the following: D:\ATISETUP (If D is controlled by the ATI Video Player's volume control slider. 1 Click the TV button in the Task control...
User Guide
Page 15
... (CATV, Composite, or S-Video) for your sound card. Video is securely seated in its PCI slot. If the problem still exists, try the suggested solution. No video or audio. • Check that the audio and video connectors are connected properly. (See Connecting the Audio on page 9) No audio. • Ensure that the ATI-TV Wonder tuner card is in the...
... (CATV, Composite, or S-Video) for your sound card. Video is securely seated in its PCI slot. If the problem still exists, try the suggested solution. No video or audio. • Check that the audio and video connectors are connected properly. (See Connecting the Audio on page 9) No audio. • Ensure that the ATI-TV Wonder tuner card is in the...
User Guide
Page 16
Line-In MIDI 3 Click the Video tab. Remember: to hear audio from the drop-down list then click OK. If you must make a connection between your ATI-TV Wonder tuner card and your mixer settings by following the steps under Windows® 95 or Windows® 98 initial set up , start Windows...174; 95/Windows® 98. Windows® 95 and Windows® 98 troubleshooting tips. • Right-click the ATI icon in the ...
Line-In MIDI 3 Click the Video tab. Remember: to hear audio from the drop-down list then click OK. If you must make a connection between your ATI-TV Wonder tuner card and your mixer settings by following the steps under Windows® 95 or Windows® 98 initial set up , start Windows...174; 95/Windows® 98. Windows® 95 and Windows® 98 troubleshooting tips. • Right-click the ATI icon in the ...
User Guide
Page 17
...on page 43). The Control Panels When you may want to open the online help. ATI Desktop Help. Online Help ATI Player Help. Teletext is available only in Europe, and the ATI Video Player TV audio is always F1 available in each panel. Context-Sensitive Help. see Display in ...Advanced Setup on page 17. All modes provide context-sensitive help - 17 CHAPTER 2 ATI VIDEO PLAYER Basics This chapter explains the basics of how...
...on page 43). The Control Panels When you may want to open the online help. ATI Desktop Help. Online Help ATI Player Help. Teletext is available only in Europe, and the ATI Video Player TV audio is always F1 available in each panel. Context-Sensitive Help. see Display in ...Advanced Setup on page 17. All modes provide context-sensitive help - 17 CHAPTER 2 ATI VIDEO PLAYER Basics This chapter explains the basics of how...
User Guide
Page 21
...window to any location on top settings (For more information, see Display in the Display panel and select Properties. • When ATI Video Player is the Display tab of the ATI Video Player. The panels will snap back together. To detach a panel While holding down the Shift key, click the panel where ...the Setup window three ways: Opening the Setup Window Shown is the active application, press Ctrl-S. The Setup Window The Setup window provides for the TV tuner, the digital VCR, and the audio CD player. Panels attached to the Display panel share the Display panel's snap window to: and ...
...window to any location on top settings (For more information, see Display in the Display panel and select Properties. • When ATI Video Player is the Display tab of the ATI Video Player. The panels will snap back together. To detach a panel While holding down the Shift key, click the panel where ...the Setup window three ways: Opening the Setup Window Shown is the active application, press Ctrl-S. The Setup Window The Setup window provides for the TV tuner, the digital VCR, and the audio CD player. Panels attached to the Display panel share the Display panel's snap window to: and ...
User Guide
Page 22
... broadcast television and smooth, full-motion video on the whole screen or in Advanced Setup on page 43.) Or press TAB and use the cursor keys to adjust the picture on-screen, just like a TV. Context-sensitive help ; The ATI-TV Wonder tuner card with live TV display. Click the TV Tuner button in the Task control panel...
... broadcast television and smooth, full-motion video on the whole screen or in Advanced Setup on page 43.) Or press TAB and use the cursor keys to adjust the picture on-screen, just like a TV. Context-sensitive help ; The ATI-TV Wonder tuner card with live TV display. Click the TV Tuner button in the Task control panel...
User Guide
Page 24
... Unzoom button in the Control panel. Click OK to save your computer watch TV for example, selecting channel 2 tunes in Advanced Setup on Closed Captioning, you can use the slider that the ATI Video Player software will detect in the closed-captioned text. Hot Words North American ...feature Have your settings. • Double-clicking the slider returns the current channel's assignment to maximize the TV Tuner when the Hot Words appear. For example...
... Unzoom button in the Control panel. Click OK to save your computer watch TV for example, selecting channel 2 tunes in Advanced Setup on Closed Captioning, you can use the slider that the ATI Video Player software will detect in the closed-captioned text. Hot Words North American ...feature Have your settings. • Double-clicking the slider returns the current channel's assignment to maximize the TV Tuner when the Hot Words appear. For example...
User Guide
Page 25
... Word. • Within takes effect when the Hot Word occurs, if it is within a definable number of words of a Second Word. 6 Type in the TV Tuner panel must be enabled for Hot Words to save your settings. To enable/disable specific Hot Words Select the Hot Word from a minimized state..., click the Enable Hot Words box. appears before disabled Hot Words The Closed Caption button in a Second Word where required. 7 To allow the ATI Video Player to maximize from the list and click the Enable/Disable button: + appears before enabled Hot Words - Hot Words 25 To select Hot Words 1 ...
... Word. • Within takes effect when the Hot Word occurs, if it is within a definable number of words of a Second Word. 6 Type in the TV Tuner panel must be enabled for Hot Words to save your settings. To enable/disable specific Hot Words Select the Hot Word from a minimized state..., click the Enable Hot Words box. appears before disabled Hot Words The Closed Caption button in a Second Word where required. 7 To allow the ATI Video Player to maximize from the list and click the Enable/Disable button: + appears before enabled Hot Words - Hot Words 25 To select Hot Words 1 ...