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ATI Technologies ATI Multimedia Center 8.1, P/N 137-70268-20 Using Your ATI Multimedia Center

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ATI Multimedia Center

This chapter explains how to use the special features that your ATI Multimedia Center offers. The Multimedia Center is a suite of products that provides TV, Video CD, CD Audio, DVD, File Player, and Media Library in one package.

Starting ATI Multimedia Center 2

	Online Help		3
	ATI REMOTE WONDER™			3
	ATI REMOTE WONDER™			3
	Multimedia Center Configuration Tool 4
	Multimedia Center Configuration Tool 4
	TV 7
	TV 7
	ATI TV Bar	22
	ATI TV Bar	22
	Media Library 50
	Media Library 50
	TV-On-Demand™ 36
	TV-On-Demand™ 36
	Personal Video Recorder			39
	Personal Video Recorder			39
	MulTView™		47
	MulTView™		47
	Media Library 50
	Media Library 50
	TV Listings		54
	TV Listings		54
	Stills Gallery		65
	Stills Gallery		65
	CD Audio	67
	CD Audio	67
	Video CD	72
	Video CD	72
	DVD 79
	DVD 79
	File Player	101
	File Player	101
	Schedule	110
	Schedule	110

TV Out 112

Multi-Monitor Support 113

Teletext 113

Troubleshooting 114

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ATI Technologies ATI Multimedia Center 8.1, P/N 137-70268-20 specifications Using Your ATI Multimedia Center

Contents

ATI Multimedia Center Disclaimer Contents CD Audio Personal Video RecorderTV Listings Stills GalleryVideo CD File Player IndexSchedule Using Your ATI Multimedia Center Starting from LaunchPad Starting ATI Multimedia CenterStarting from Windows taskbar Online HelpFrom Windows taskbar Multimedia Center Configuration ToolTo access TV settings To access DVD audio settingsTo access file types To access skins settings To access PC CheckPage To start TV From LaunchPad Video-InInitialization Wizard Setting up TVSizing the TV display To resize the TV display using the mouseTo display TV in full-screen To display preset sizes using the Ctrl key TV Feature menuMono Enables monaural TV audio Closed ConnectorSound Mode Enables the Secondary Audio Program+ Í Î TV keyboard shortcuts= , / + Thruview To open the Display settings TV display settingsAlways On Top Display When Minimized FeatureAuto Hide Controls when in full screen DesktopTo open the Video settings TV video settingsTo open the Tuner settings TV Tuner settingsTV Tuner tab Favorites List NumberTunes to StationChannel Audio Specific Settings Details Mute Settings GlobalSAP Settings SettingsTV Schedule settings TV Stills Gallery settingsTo open the TV Stills Gallery settings To open ATI TV Bar ATI TV BarTo use Channel Surfing Channel SurfingTo display closed- captioned text Closed CaptioningTo set up closed captioning HotWords To set up HotWordsTV Magazine Magazine Setup buttonTo start TV Magazine Case Conversion FileFormat Options Overwrite filesTo print the closed caption text To enable External Captions supportExternal Captions support To go to a particular location in the fileZooming and panning Secondary Audio Program SAPThruview To remove Channel Lockout Channel LockoutTo set Channel Lockout Click Create NewParental Control Parental ControlTo set a Parental Control level Following table summarizes the FCC guidelines forRecording Video and still images To capture still frames from Television To record a clip of video and audioTo start TV-On-Demand TV-On-DemandTo return to live broadcasting To skip backwards and forwards in recorded video To play recorded videoTo pause recorded video To change playback speed in recorded videoTo export recorded video To move within recorded videoTV-On-Demand history To start the Personal Video Recorder Personal Video RecorderPersonal Video Recorder settings Personal Video Recorder tab To set up the Personal Video RecorderSpace Always Record to Temporary Drive Motion-triggered recordingRecord in Windows Video Format DiskRecorded file name Type a custom name or choose a preset from the listFolder for recorded files Choose a location for your recorded filesOne Touch Record To select I-frame-only Mpeg recording To access Mpeg propertiesRecording Quality, click the Map Preset... button Achieving the best results with Mpeg video recording640x480 160x120352x240 320x480Picture outside Picture PoP To enable MulTViewMulTView Picture in Picture PiPAutohiding MulTView window controls and borders MulTView audio requirementsTo open and close MulTView To change the location of the MulTView windowMulTView keyboard shortcuts To start the Media Library From LaunchPad Media LibraryPoint at ATI Multimedia Center , then select Library To filter by date To scan for contentFiltering files To filter by TypeMaking Playlists Converting media filesTo convert ATI VCR files to MPEG-2 format Content Deletion page opens Recommended content deletionTV Listings To access TV Listings information from TVTo start TV Listings File menu, click Download Weekly File Setting up TV ListingsTo download updated listings RegistrationRecording Getting aroundViews ViewingActors tab Filter optionsSelect the Use Station List checkbox to apply Searches Categories tabFavorite search Movies tab Searches tab Schedules tabSetting search parameters Stations tab Sports tabDays and dates Titles tabStills Gallery Stills Gallery settingsGallery tab To set up the Stills GalleryTo start CD Audio From LaunchPad CD Audio+ Í / Î CD Audio keyboard shortcutsTo set up CD Audio CD Audio settingsTo open the CD Audio CD Database CD Audio preferences settingsTo open the Preferences settings CD DatabaseTo open the CD Audio Schedule settings CD Audio Schedule settingsTo start Video CD From LaunchPad Video CDVideo CD Feature menu Video CD keyboard shortcuts To unzoom or use predefined zoom levels Capturing still frames from Video CDsTo capture still frames from Video CDs To zoom in the zoomed areaTo open the Video CD Display settings Video CD Display settingsStyle solid or semi-transparent Video CD Closed Caption settingsBoth Languages To open the Video CD Stills Gallery settings Video CD Preferences settingsVideo CD Stills Gallery settings To open the Video CD Preferences settingsTo start DVD From LaunchPad DVDSizing the Video Display panel What can I play on my DVD drive?Full-screen controls DVD feature menu DVD keyboard shortcuts Command Keys To play DVD discs Playing DVD-Video DiscsSelecting audio channels Setting up subtitlesExternal subtitles To set up external subtitles Using the menusSelecting viewing angle Searching DVD discs88 DVD Bookmarks Chapter Preview Repeat Auto Hide in Full Screen DVD Display settingsDisplay Options Keep Aspect RatioDVD Preferences settings To open the DVD-Video settings DVD-Video settingsTo display closed captioned text DVD Closed Captioning96 DVD Dolby Options Stereo DVD-Video audio settingsTo open the Audio settings Pass through to audio deviceTo enable Advanced Aspect Ratio DVD Advanced Aspect Ratio settingsFullscreen AdvancedRemove Region DVD Schedule settingsTo open the DVD Schedule settings Region codesAVI File PlayerTo start File Player From LaunchPad Hide/Show File Player Feature menuTime display Set time mode Mode Zoom Mode Set ZoomFile Player shortcut keys Thruview Move your mouse within the zoomed area Options LCD Display File Player Display settingsTime Disabled File Player Preferences settingsFile Player Closed Caption settings Power ManagementTo open the File Player Stills Gallery settings File Player Stills Gallery settingsTo capture still frames from File Player File Player Schedule settingsTo set up scheduled events ScheduleSchedule settings TV Out To enable the television displayClick Displays Teletext Multi-Monitor SupportAudio problems TroubleshootingOutput Can’t record sound Hdtv Video InputsVideotape Can’t recordSound when Recording fromOutputting to a No sound onWhite Video problemsAVI recording creates very large files very quickly DroppedFrames during Mpeg recording requires a very fast CPU to encodeDVD problems Try these suggested solutions If the DVD Player exhibits problems such asSuggested solutions DEVICE=C\SBCD\DRV\SBIDE.SYS /DMSCD001 /P170,15 /V Obtain another IDE cable Always turn off system power before removing the PCs coverConnect the DVD-ROM drive to the Secondary IDE controller Configure the DVD-ROM drive as a MasterIf you continue to experience difficulties To email your system information If problems persistCable standard CD Audio Configuration ToolDVD menus using Autoscan AVI BookmarksHotWords Feature menuFile Player HelpSchedule Wizard Secondary Audio Program SettingsTuner settings SAP ScheduleTV Magazine Video settings Video-In VideoSoapTV Bar TV Channels Initialization Wizard TV display TV ListingsZoom and pan Zooming and panning Wizard 40134