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ATI Technologies ATI Multimedia Center 8.1 Online Help, Starting from Windows taskbar

Models: ATI Multimedia Center 8.1 P/N 137-70268-20

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Starting from Windows® taskbar

1In the Windows taskbar, click Start, then point at Programs .

2Point at ATI Multimedia Center , then select CD Audio, DVD, LaunchPad, File Player, TV, Video CD, Media Library, or Configuration.

For information about using the ATI Multimedia Center features, see the online help.

Online Help

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Feature Help. Click the Help button in any display panel to open the online help.

Context-Sensitive Help. Context-sensitive help is always available for each feature; just press the F1 key.

Tool Tips. Simply move the mouse cursor over a control to see a description of its purpose. As you become familiar with your ATI Multimedia Center, you may want to turn off Tool Tips — click the Show Tool Tips checkbox in the Display tab (for more information, see TV display settings on page 15).

ATI Desktop Help. For help on your ATI video card’s graphics features, double-click the ATI icon in the lower-right corner of your screen.

Internet. Click http://www.ati.com/support/index.html for product support, including driver downloads, technical and warranty information.

ATI REMOTE WONDER™

The ATI REMOTE WONDER replaces all the functionality of a mouse in all Windows software applications. If you have an ATI graphics card installed in your system, you will also enjoy additional control over ATI software. For complete information and installation instructions, see the ATI REMOTE WONDER Installation Guide that came with your card.

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ATI Technologies ATI Multimedia Center 8.1, P/N 137-70268-20 specifications Online Help, Starting from Windows taskbar

Contents

ATI Multimedia Center Disclaimer Contents TV Listings Personal Video RecorderStills Gallery CD AudioVideo CD Index File PlayerSchedule Using Your ATI Multimedia Center Starting from LaunchPad Starting ATI Multimedia CenterStarting from Windows taskbar Online HelpFrom Windows taskbar Multimedia Center Configuration ToolTo access DVD audio settings To access TV settingsTo access file types To access skins settings To access PC CheckPage To start TV From LaunchPad Video-InInitialization Wizard Setting up TVTo resize the TV display using the mouse Sizing the TV displayTo display TV in full-screen To display preset sizes using the Ctrl key TV Feature menuSound Mode ConnectorEnables the Secondary Audio Program Mono Enables monaural TV audio ClosedTV keyboard shortcuts + Í Î= , / + Thruview To open the Display settings TV display settingsAuto Hide Controls when in full screen Display When Minimized FeatureDesktop Always On TopTo open the Video settings TV video settingsTV Tuner settings To open the Tuner settingsTV Tuner tab Tunes to NumberStation Favorites ListSAP Settings Settings Details Mute Settings GlobalSettings Channel Audio SpecificTV Stills Gallery settings TV Schedule 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 HotWordsMagazine Setup button TV MagazineTo start TV Magazine Format FileOptions Overwrite files Case ConversionExternal Captions support To enable External Captions supportTo go to a particular location in the file To print the closed caption textZooming and panning Secondary Audio Program SAPThruview To set Channel Lockout Channel LockoutClick Create New To remove Channel LockoutTo set a Parental Control level Parental ControlFollowing table summarizes the FCC guidelines for Parental ControlRecording Video and still images To capture still frames from Television To record a clip of video and audioTV-On-Demand To start TV-On-DemandTo return to live broadcasting To pause recorded video To play recorded videoTo change playback speed in recorded video To skip backwards and forwards in recorded videoTo move within recorded video To export 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 RecorderRecord in Windows Video Format Motion-triggered recordingDisk Space Always Record to Temporary DriveFolder for recorded files Type a custom name or choose a preset from the listChoose a location for your recorded files Recorded file nameOne Touch Record Recording Quality, click the Map Preset... button To access Mpeg propertiesAchieving the best results with Mpeg video recording To select I-frame-only Mpeg recording352x240 160x120320x480 640x480MulTView To enable MulTViewPicture in Picture PiP Picture outside Picture PoPTo open and close MulTView MulTView audio requirementsTo change the location of the MulTView window Autohiding MulTView window controls and bordersMulTView keyboard shortcuts Media Library To start the Media Library From LaunchPadPoint at ATI Multimedia Center , then select Library Filtering files To scan for contentTo filter by Type To filter by dateConverting media files Making PlaylistsTo convert ATI VCR files to MPEG-2 format Content Deletion page opens Recommended content deletionTo access TV Listings information from TV TV ListingsTo start TV Listings To download updated listings Setting up TV ListingsRegistration File menu, click Download Weekly FileRecording Getting aroundViews ViewingFilter options Actors tabSelect the Use Station List checkbox to apply Categories tab SearchesFavorite 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 Preferences settings CD Audio preferences settingsCD Database To open the CD Audio 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 capture still frames from Video CDs Capturing still frames from Video CDsTo zoom in the zoomed area To unzoom or use predefined zoom levelsTo open the Video CD Display settings Video CD Display settingsVideo CD Closed Caption settings Style solid or semi-transparentBoth Languages Video CD Stills Gallery settings Video CD Preferences settingsTo open the Video CD Preferences settings To open the Video CD Stills Gallery settingsTo start DVD From LaunchPad DVDWhat can I play on my DVD drive? Sizing the Video Display panelFull-screen controls DVD feature menu DVD keyboard shortcuts Command Keys To play DVD discs Playing DVD-Video DiscsSetting up subtitles Selecting audio channelsExternal subtitles To set up external subtitles Using the menusSelecting viewing angle Searching DVD discs88 DVD Bookmarks Chapter Preview Repeat Display DVD Display settingsOptions Keep Aspect Ratio Auto Hide in Full ScreenDVD Preferences settings To open the DVD-Video settings DVD-Video settingsTo display closed captioned text DVD Closed Captioning96 DVD To open the Audio settings DVD-Video audio settingsPass through to audio device Dolby Options StereoTo enable Advanced Aspect Ratio DVD Advanced Aspect Ratio settingsAdvanced FullscreenRemove To open the DVD Schedule settings DVD Schedule settingsRegion codes RegionAVI File PlayerTo start File Player From LaunchPad Time display Set time mode Mode File Player Feature menuZoom Mode Set Zoom Hide/ShowFile Player shortcut keys Thruview Move your mouse within the zoomed area File Player Display settings Options LCD DisplayTime File Player Closed Caption settings File Player Preferences settingsPower Management DisabledTo open the File Player Stills Gallery settings File Player Stills Gallery settingsTo set up scheduled events File Player Schedule settingsSchedule To capture still frames from File PlayerSchedule settings To enable the television display TV OutClick Displays Teletext Multi-Monitor SupportAudio problems TroubleshootingOutput Can’t record sound Hdtv Video InputsSound when Can’t recordRecording from VideotapeOutputting to a No sound onWhite Video problemsFrames during DroppedMpeg recording requires a very fast CPU to encode AVI recording creates very large files very quicklyDVD 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 persistDVD menus using Configuration ToolAutoscan AVI Bookmarks Cable standard CD AudioFile Player Feature menuHelp HotWordsTuner settings Secondary Audio Program SettingsSAP Schedule Schedule WizardTV Bar TV Channels Initialization Wizard TV display Video settings Video-In VideoSoapTV Listings TV MagazineZoom and pan Zooming and panning Wizard 40134