XCLAIM™ TV INSTALLATION GUIDE P/N: 107-70052-10 Rev.
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g Installation Introduction XCLAIM TV brings the broadcast world to your desktop Ð all thatÕs required is a simple connection to XCLAIM VR or a Power Macintosh G3 with the Audio/Video option card installed. By using XCLAIM TV with Xclaim Video Player, ATIÕs video capture and intelligent TV application, your Macintosh can receive a television or VCR signal and display it on your monitor as you work.
Related Documentation The README Þle summarizes the latest product revisions. Click the README icon on the installation disk to open this Þle. All of the intelligent television functions of XCLAIM TV are controlled by the Xclaim Video Player software which came with the XCLAIM TV package. For complete instructions on using XCLAIM TV, refer to the Xclaim Video Player UserÕs Guide.
Making the Connections To receive maximum performance and a complete set of features, connect XCLAIM TV to XCLAIM VR. Optionally, XCLAIM TV can be connected to a Power Macintosh G3 that has an Audio/Video option card installed. ! ¥ Static electricity can damage sensitive electronic components. Discharge your bodyÕs static electric charge by touching a grounded surface Ñ for example, the metal area of the computer chassis Ñ before performing any hardware procedure.
G3 Audio/Video Ports Enhanced S-Video Input Enhanced S-Video Cable Enhanced S-Video Connector Connecting to a Power Macintosh G3 Audio/Video Option Card OR Connecting to an XCLAIM VR card TV Coax Enhanced S-Video Connector To Cable Service or Amplified Antenna XCLAIM VR Card VID IN S VID IN TV OUT Enhanced S-Video Input Enhanced S-Video Cable Page 4
Computer’s Sound Input port Connect your PlainTalk microphone to XCLAIM TV’s Sound Input port Sound Output Connect the audio cable to your computer’s Sound Input port 5 Connect one end of the audio cable (with stereo ) on your miniplug) to the Sound Output port ( XCLAIM TV tuner, and the other end to the Sound Input port ( ) of your computer. Stereo Miniplug 6 If you like, you can connect a PlainTalk microphone (or a compatible line-level microphone) to the Sound Input port ( ) on your XCLAIM TV tuner.
Connecting Video Equipment to XCLAIM TV If you are planning to capture video and sound from a VCR, camcorder or other external video equipment, you should make the connections using the input ports on your XCLAIM TV tuner. These input ports provide a ÔpassthroughÕ function to route video and sound from the external equipment to your computer.
RCA Connector S-Video Connector (audio and composite video) XCLAIM TV Composite Video Input (Yellow) S-Video Input Stereo S-Video VCR Right Audio Input (Red) Composite OR S-Video Left Audio Input (White) Mono VCR uses either Left OR Right audio jack Out S-Video Out Out R R – OR – L Audio (Stereo S-Video) – OR – Video Audio (Mono Composite) Video L Audio (Stereo Composite) XCLAIM TV To S-Video Camcorder Mono camcorder uses either Left OR Right audio jack Stereo Composite Camcorder Comp
Selecting the Sound Input Before installing and running the software, select the correct sound input in the ÒMonitors & SoundÓ control panel (or equivalent). The Sound Input setting should match the audio input connection that you are using.
6 Select a folder location and click Install. Upon completion, a log file is created on your hard disk (either in the Xclaim Video Player folder or on the desktop) that lists the installed files. 7 Click OK. A dialog reminds you that to complete the installation, you must restart your computer. 8 Click OK. 9 If you are Þnished, click Restart. Your system restarts. Or, To perform further installations, click Continue. The Standard Install window appears. Or, To return to Finder, click Quit.
Connectors ¥ Enhanced 7-pin S-Video (12 V power input, S-Video output) ¥ Standard 4-pin S-Video (S-Video input) ¥ 3.5 mm (1/8ý) Stereo Audio Jack (output) ¥ 3.5 mm (1/8ý) Extended Stereo Audio Jack (input) ¥ Triple RCA Video input (Left Audio, Right Audio, and Composite Video) ¥ F-type coaxial (TV signal input) Power ¥ +12 V @ 50 mA typical ¥ +5 V @ 200 mA typical Environment ¥ Ambient Temperature: 50° to 140° F (10° to 60° C) operation. Ð4° to 162° F (Ð40° to 70° C) storage.
Compliance Information FCC Compliance Information This device is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help. ! ¥ The use of shielded cables for connection of the tuner to the graphics card is required to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. ¥ Changes or modiÞcations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
caractŽristiques d'interfŽrences radiophoniques, MatŽriel des technologies de l'information) Mise en garde: ceci est un produit de Classe B. Il risque produire des interfŽrences radiophoniques dans un environnement domestique auquel cas l'utilisateur peut se voir demandŽ de prendre des mesures adŽquates. EN 50082-1, Norme sur l'immunitŽ gŽnŽrique pour produits domestiques, commerciaux et industriels lŽgers.
