Matrox Electronic Systems PCI G450, LX G450, LE G450, DVI G450 manual Sound, Windows 98/Me/2000

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2Click DVDMax Options.

3Select Preserve aspect ratio.

4Select the aspect ratio of your TV (4:3 or 16:9 – most TVs are 4:3).

5Select Detect based on video window size.

6Click OK or Apply for your changes to take effect.

For more information, see context-sensitive help.

Sound

The following troubleshooting items address problems related to sound cards.

Problem Sound doesn’t record, video files play back with no sound, or sound output is distorted or too loud

Cause If the sound problem is with a particular device (for example, TV or speaker), the volume control on the device itself may need adjusting.

Solution Adjust the volume control on the device itself.

Cause Audio cables may be loose or incorrectly wired.

Solution Make sure your sound card cables are properly connected (see “Connect audio output”, page 22).

Cause Your sound card’s Windows software settings may be incorrect. Specifically, input or output may be disabled, or volume levels may be too low or too high.

Solution Windows 98/Me/2000/XP or NT 4.0 – Make sure your sound card’s Windows software settings are correct.

1Double-click the speaker icon ( or ) on the Windows taskbar. If you don’t see the speaker icon:

Windows 98/Me/2000 –

a Click Start # Settings # Control Panel.

b Double-click the Multimedia or Sounds and Multimedia icon. c Enable the “Show volume control on the taskbar” check box. d Click OK.

e Double-click the speaker icon on the taskbar.

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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