ATI Technologies ATP 8500 manual On Screen Display Front Panel Display Setup Menus, Main Menu

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On Screen Display and

Front Panel Display Setup Menus

Accessing The Setup Menus

When you press the MENU key on the remote controller, it will access the Setup Menus. The UP (▲), DOWN (▼), LEFT (▼▲) and RIGHT (▼▼) arrow keys are for navigating in the menus. The Menus are shown below as they appear on the On Screen Display (OSD).

Use the UP and DOWN keys to move the cursor in the menu to highlight a sub-menu or function to be adjusted.

To select a sub-menu, press the SEL key in the middle of the cursor keys. Adjust the functions by using the LEFT and RIGHT KEYS. The EXIT key escapes from the menu WITHOUT saving.

The front panel display shows only the title line and one other line of the menu, commencing with the top line. You can use the UP and DOWN keys to select the other lines of the menu, to access a sub-menu or a function to be adjusted. Use the SEL, LEFT and RIGHT keys as described above. You can do all the setups by using just the front panel display.

Important! To save any changes you make in the menu system,you must “back out” of the menu system by scrolling to the “Exit”selection at the bottom of the display.

Pressing “Exit” on the front panel or the remote will cancel any and all changes you’ve made. This procedure helps prevent someone from making accidental or unauthorized changes.

Main Menu

The main menu lists sub-menus that can be highlighted by using the UP and DOWN keys and accessed by pressing the SEL key.

•Tone Controls include Bass and Treble controls.

•Level setup defines the speaker levels.

•Delay setup sets the delays for the Center, Left Surround and Right Surround speakers.

•Speaker setup defines the number and the size (Large/Small) of the speakers.

•Source setup defines source related parameters.

•Display setup sets video formats and defines how the On Screen Display works.

•Trigger setup sets the parameters for the TRIGGER function.

•EXIT returns to the normal operation mode.

Main Menu

Tone Controls

Level Setup

Delay Setup

Speaker Setup

Source Setup

Display Setup

Trigger Setup

Exit

AN EXAMPLE OF THE MAIN MENU

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ATP 8500 specifications

The ATI Technologies ATP 8500 is a significant graphics card that made its mark in the early 2000s, particularly among gamers and graphic designers looking for advanced performance at an affordable price point. Released as part of ATI's Radeon series, the ATP 8500 was lauded for its innovative technologies that set it apart from its competitors.

One of the primary features of the ATP 8500 is its support for DirectX 8, allowing it to render stunning graphics with realistic textures and effects. This capability was especially important during the early days of 3D gaming, where the demand for improved visuals was rising. The card utilized a 0.15-micron manufacturing process, which enabled better power efficiency and performance compared to its predecessors.

The ATP 8500 comes with 64MB or 128MB of DDR memory, offering respectable memory bandwidth speeds that were well-suited for most games at the time. This memory design facilitated quicker data access and improved overall rendering speeds, which enhanced the gaming experience without causing significant frame rate drops.

Another notable feature of the ATP 8500 is its implementation of the HyperZ technology. This was a revolutionary technology that improved memory bandwidth efficiency through techniques like occlusion culling and fast Z-buffering. As a result, the graphics card was capable of efficiently rendering complex scenes without overloading its memory resources, which was crucial for maintaining performance in graphically intense situations.

The card also introduced Adaptive Anti-Aliasing, which helped to smooth out jagged edges in graphics, creating a more visually appealing experience. This feature made it easier for gamers to immerse themselves in their virtual worlds, as the overall graphical fidelity was significantly enhanced.

In addition to its gaming capabilities, the ATI Technologies ATP 8500 also catered to multimedia applications. It supported video playback and included features for high-quality rendering of movies and animation, further broadening its appeal beyond just the gaming community.

In conclusion, the ATI Technologies ATP 8500 was a remarkable graphics card that combined cutting-edge technology with impressive performance characteristics. Its support for advanced graphics rendering, efficient memory handling, and multimedia capabilities made it a popular choice for users looking for a balance of performance and value during its time. The legacy of the ATP 8500 paved the way for future innovations in graphics technology, and it remains a memorable part of ATI's history in the competitive graphics card market.
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