ATI Technologies 9700 specifications Getting Started, What is the ALL-IN-WONDER family?

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CHAPTER 1

Getting Started

Welcome to the convergence of your PC, TV and video! This new technology changes the way you view TV, graphics, and video on your PC.

The ALL-IN-WONDER family of cards are powerful TV tuners, DVD players, Personal Video Recorders, and 2D & 3D graphics and video accelerators. Their features will take your PC’s graphics and video capabilities to the next level.

This guide provides all the information you need to install your ALL-IN-WONDER card.

What is the ALL-IN-WONDER family?

The ALL-IN-WONDER family of cards deliver high- performance 3D and 2D graphics, as well as advanced multimedia features. Play games, watch TV or videos, listen to audio CDs, explore the Internet, and work in Windows® as never before.

TV-ON-DEMANDand TV Listings enhance your television experience. Using an attached video camera, the ALL-IN-WONDER family provides time-lapse video recording and motion-triggered video recording, which can be used for security applications. Your card’s advanced video recording and editing features also give you Video CD and DVD authoring capability.

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Contents ALL-IN-WONDER9700 Series Disclaimer Documentation updatesProduct Notices Iii Page Table of Contents Reference Using Your ALL-IN-WONDERIndex Getting Started What is the ALL-IN-WONDER family?TV-ON-DEMAND Thruview Operating System RequirementsComputer System Expansion SlotATI Multimedia Center Guide Getting Additional AccessoriesOther Sources of Information Online HelpMail Warranty InformationProduct Warranty Registration Customer Service Online TelephoneWarranty Service Hardware Warranty Service StatementLimitations Getting Started Click System Devices Installing the Hardware and SoftwareTo uninstall old graphics drivers Uninstalling Old Graphics Card SoftwareAdd/Remove… Installing Your ALL-IN-WONDER Card Power connection requirements ALL-IN-WONDER 9700 Series Power Connection Windows New Hardware Found Installing the Catalyst Software SuiteIf the Add New Hardware Wizard does appear If Windows runs the CD-ROM automatically, proceed to step To install the Catalyst software suiteMultiple Display Support Troubleshooting TipsIncreasing the number of colors Click SettingsFrom Windows taskbar Starting the ATI Multimedia CenterDrivers downloaded from the ATI website From LaunchPadInput and Output Adapters ALL-IN-WONDER Card ConnectorsATI Input Adapter Pdif connection Hdtv Video Inputs To display your PC output on a High Definition TVSelecting the sound card connector for TV audio input Windows Volume Control ALL-IN-WONDER Connecting Your PC to a Video SourceTo connect a VCR or camcorder to your ALL-IN-WONDER Attaching a TV to Your CardTo connect your graphics card to a television Using an Scart connector with a Composite cable Using Scart connectors for European televisionsFor European Customers To enable and disable the television display Using and adjusting TV OutStarting Windows with television display enabled Using a monitor vs. using the television displayTo use larger display fonts Adjusting the monitor displayTV reception tips Viewing text on televisionReducing edge distortion Using games and applications Changing display configurationsTo increase the TV contrast MulTView To enable mulTViewTo open and close mulTView To change the location of the mulTView window MulTView audio requirementsAutohiding mulTView window controls and borders ATI Hdtv Component Video Adapter Installing the software Connecting the Adapter Setting up your ATI Hdtv Component Video AdapterSystem Requirements Installing your ATI Hdtv Component Video Adapter CRT / Analog Flat Panel Monitor Windows Control Panel Settings Using your Hdtv Component Video AdapterTo change settings using the Windows Control Panel 640 x Click 640 xThere is no display Colors on myTV display are not CorrectUsing Your ALL-IN-WONDER Reference TroubleshootingReception Basic troubleshooting tipsNo video Poor TVTo load Windows in Safe Mode Troubleshooting tipsAudio problems Audio and Video TroubleshootingSound when No sound on the videotape when outputting to aVideo problems Frames during DroppedMpeg recording requires a very fast CPU to encode Video Lines around RecordedVideo has HorizontalALL-IN CD Audio ConnectorsInternal Audio/Video Input Header Select ATI Multimedia Center from the list To Remove the ATI Multimedia CenterTo Remove the ALL-IN-WONDER Drivers Double-clickAdd/Remove ProgramsFCC Compliance Information Compliance InformationIndustry Canada Compliance Statement CE Compliance Information Reference ATI Multimedia Center CD audio connectors Color depthInstalling the hardware and software AdaptersVideo troubleshooting Volume control Warranty Recording Video Remote control Removing drivers Safe ModeSystem requirements 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips 16