Matrox Electronic Systems LX G450, LE G450 manual TV output, Connection setup, Turn off computer

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TV output

If your Matrox graphics card has a second monitor connector,

 

you can use the TV output adapter to connect a TV or video

 

recorder to view or record the secondary display of your

 

Matrox graphics card. If a TV output adapter wasn’t included

 

with your Matrox product, you can purchase it separately (see

 

http://shopmatrox.com). This section describes how to use the

TV output adapter

TV output feature.

 

Note: TV output isn’t supported with full-screen DOS display modes (for example, the information you see before Windows starts) or with standard VGA mode (for example, when you restart Windows in “safe mode”). Older programs may use these display modes. While one of these display modes is in use, your TV displays nothing (black).

Connection setup

1Turn off computer

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP or NT 4.0 – To shut down your computer, click Start # Shut Down

#Shut down # OK, then turn off your computer.

WARNING: Don’t change monitor connections while your computer is turned on. While your computer is turned on, it may be using monitor settings that are specific to the current monitor connections.

If a display device (monitor, TV or video recorder) is connected while your computer is using settings intended for another display device, the display of the new device may be garbled or unusable. Some devices may be permanently damaged if incorrect settings are used.

2Attach TV adapter

Attach the TV output adapter to the secondary connector of your graphics card or to the connector labeled 2 on your dual-monitor cable.

 

Secondary

TV output

connector

adapter

 

Matrox card

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Contents English Open your computer and remove your existing graphics card Hardware installationSwitch to the standard VGA display driver Remove the cover for the slot you intend to use Choose an expansion slotInsert your Matrox card Connection setup HD-15 only only an HD-15 blue ConnectorDVI/HD-15 a DVI white and an HD-15 Blue connector DVI only only a DVI white connectorHD-15 connector DVI connector DVI-to-HD15 adapterDVI connector HD-15 connector Matrox Graphics Card User GuideMain Connector HD-15 connector analogDetermining your main and secondary display Software installation Set up your display software See Display setup,Monitor setup Display setupAccessing PowerDesk property sheets DualHead Multi-Display setup Windows NT 4.0 analog monitors onlyIf you have a Plug-and-Play monitor If you don’t have a Plug-and-Play monitorWindows 98/Me/2000/XP Other DualHead featuresWindows 98/Me/2000/XP or NT More PowerDesk information For more information on Matrox PowerDeskTroubleshooting Basic proceduresRestarting in safe mode Windows 98/MeMain troubleshooting CauseMake sure the monitor power cable is firmly in place Your monitor video controls may be improperly setYour monitor manual Your monitor may not be properly connectedSolution Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Bayonet Nut Connect BNCRestore your original display settings see steps 2 Matrox Graphics Card User Guide More information Connection setup TV outputTurn off computer Attach TV adapterTV or video Recorder using Video Connect video outputVideo cable TV adapterScart connector Scart adapterConnect audio output TV or video RecorderSoftware setup Extra troubleshooting GraphicsMatrox Graphics Card User Guide Problem Monitor settings aren’t automatically detected BNC Bayonet Nut Connect HD-15 connector Connectors Type of problem is displayed in the General tab Solution Change settings in your computer Bios setup utility Click the plus sign next to Other devices if it appears Matrox Graphics Card User Guide Restart your computer for changes to take effect Windows 2000/XP Click EnableWindows 98/Me Click Close # Yes Multi-display mode, displays aren’t numbered consecutively Disable one or more features Windows XPDisable Matrox hardware acceleration Program window or dialog box doesn’t appear on screenClick OK # OK to accept the changes Dialog box you want to seeWindows* 2000/XP or NT Solution Disable the displayWindows* 98/Me/2000/XP Solution Windows 2000/XP or NT Use CenterPOPUP Windows 2000/XPProblem Video file playback is jerky skipping frames VideoClick OK to accept the changes Can’t view video TV output DVD video playback is jerky skipping framesCan’t play certain DVD videos Can’t record DVD videoProblem Computer text is hard to read with a TV Solution Windows 98/Me/2000/XP or NT 4.0 See Software setup,Video appears stretched or squished on a TV Poor TV or video recorder image qualityCan’t record video with a video recorder Sound Select the aspect ratio of your TV 43 or 169 most TVs areWindows 98/Me/2000 Double-click the speaker icon on the taskbarClick OK Double-click the speaker icon on the taskbar Display information Maximum display resolution Maximum vertical refresh rate HzAspect ratio Main display*† Secondary display† Aspect ratio Display Main display Secondary display†Display Colors Maximum horizontal refresh rate kHzSupported Vesa modes main display Hardware information FeaturesEnvironmental specifications 90 in. / 14.98 cm 25 in. / 8.26 cm Maximum card dimensions for ATX cardsDigital monitor information certain models only Maximum card dimensions for low-profile cards Pinouts for analog HD-15 connectorPin Signal In. / 16.77 cm 54 in. /6.45 cmPin usage for a digital DVI-I connector Certain models only See TV output,Pin usage with an analog dual-monitor cable DVI-I to HD-15 Certain models onlyMatrox Web and FTP sites If you have a problemCustomer support Program specific problems Information we needWhere to get information For display informationWarranty Limited Warranty StatementLimitations of Liability Software license agreement Index 15, 19Thank you for choosing Matrox Vcci Compliance Statement FCC Compliance StatementEnglish Industry Canada Compliance Statement Europe Avertissement sur l’épilepsie DualHead, Matrox, Matrox Mystique, Rainbow Runner English Disclaimer Matrox Graphics Inc United KingdomItalia Deutschland