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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction.........................................................................................1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 1 What’s in the Package .................................................................................................... 4 What You Can Do with the AVerKey500 Pro ...............................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AVerKey500 Pro. We are certain you will find this product a useful video presentation tool that is highly suitable for your business and multimedia applications. This chapter gives you an overview of what the AVerKey500 Pro can do. You will also find a list of the system requirements needed to use the product.
AVerMedia AVerKey500 Pro User’s Manual • Remote Mouse and Remote Control in One The remote control unit allows you to give your presentation from up to 7 meters (23 feet) away. With the built-in remote mouse, you can roam around the classroom or conference room freely and still be able to control your presentation. • Touch-Button Panel Control Just in case the remote control is lost, you can still operate the AVerKey500 Pro through the Touch Button Panel Control.
Chapter 1 Introduction - Traditional Zoom and Pan Users can zoom in (200%) the computer screen on TV and pan around freely to any part of the screen. - Area Zoom This function cuts the screen into 9 parts and allows you to select the desired part through the available buttons on the remote control. - AVerMedia POINTER Zoom You can point to a key area in your presentation using AVerMedia Pointer and then enlarge that area.
AVerMedia AVerKey500 Pro User’s Manual What’s in the Package Your AVerKey500 Pro package includes the following : AC Power Adapter Unit AVerKey500 Pro Scan Converter and Remote Control (batteries included) S-Video Cable This User’s Manual AV Cable 2 ADB Cables (for Macintosh) Computer Extension Cable (for IBM PC and compatibles) 2 RS-232 Cables (for IBM PC and compatibles) 2 PS2 Cables (for IBM PC and compatibles) Optional Accessories : Monitor Adapter (for MAC/NEC) 4 Computer Adapter (for MAC/N
Chapter 1 Introduction What You Can Do with the AVerKey500 Pro • • • • • • Business Conference Room Presentation Classroom Presentation Trade Show Presentation Software Training Tape Recording Advertisement Multimedia and Video Production And more!! System Requirements To use the AVerKey500 Pro, you will need : • IBM PC or compatibles; • Any Macintosh supporting standard display modes : 512 x 384 at 24KHz ; 640 x 480 at 31KHz or 35KHz ; 832 x 624 at 48KHz ; up to 1024 x 768 at 60KHz (MAC systems withou
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Setup This chapter will show you how to install the AVerKey500 Pro to an IBM compatible PC, Macintosh computer and NEC 98 PC. The Back Panel The ports on the back panel of the AVerKey500 Pro are for connecting the converter to the computer and graphics display monitor. The figure and descriptions below specify what device should go into each port. ¬ POWER : Plug the AC Power Adapter to this port.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Setup ® MONITOR : ¯ MOUSE/ADB : For IBM PC or compatible : If you need to use your wired mouse, connect the mouse to this port. Use the supplied RS-232 Cable to connect a Microsoft compatible mouse to this port. Connect the VGA or Macintosh display monitor to this port. A Monitor Adapter is needed to connect the Macintosh display monitor. (The Monitor Adapter is provided as an optional accessory.) For Macintosh : Connect the ADB devices (e.g. keyboard, mouse, etc.
AVerMedia AVerKey500 Pro User’s Manual Installing AVerKey500 Pro to an IBM PC Follow the setup diagram and procedure below to install the AVerKey500 Pro to an IBM compatible PC. ¬ Connect the AVerKey500 Pro to the PC. Plug one end of the supplied Computer Extension Cable to the AVerKey500 Pro “VGA IN” port and the other end to the PC’s VGA port. Connect the VGA monitor to AVerKey500 Pro. Plug the VGA monitor cable to the AVerKey500 Pro “MONITOR” port.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Setup Connecting a Wired Mouse The AVerKey500 Pro remote control already provides a remote mouse which allows you to control your presentations. If you still need to use a wired mouse, make sure it is Microsoft compatible. If you have an IBM PC mouse or another mouse type, check if it can be switched to Microsoft mouse mode. Follow the diagram and instructions below to connect a wired mouse to the AVerKey500 Pro.
AVerMedia AVerKey500 Pro User’s Manual Installing AVerKey500 Pro to a Macintosh or PowerPC ¬ Connect the supplied Computer Extension Cable to the AVerKey500 Pro “VGA IN” port. Attach the Computer Adapter to the other end of the Computer Extension Cable. Then, plug the Computer Adapter along with the attached Computer Extension Cable to the monitor port on the back panel of your Macintosh PC. (Note : The Computer Adapter is provided as an optional accessory.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Setup ¯ If you are using a SCART RGB monitor, connect it to the AVerKey500 Pro “SCART RGB” port by using a SCART RGB Cable. (Note : The SCART RGB Cable is an optional accessory cable supplied with the AVerKey500 Pro.) ° Plug the supplied AC Power Adapter into the AVerKey500 Pro “POWER” port. Connecting a Wired Mouse ¬ Connect the supplied ADB Cable to the AVerKey500 Pro “MOUSE/ADB” port.
AVerMedia AVerKey500 Pro User’s Manual Connecting a TV Monitor and Video Source Use the connectors at the side panel of the AVerKey500 Pro to connect a TV monitor (or any video monitor). If you have a video source such as a VCR, laserdisc player or video camera originally connected to your TV monitor, you can also connect the video source to the AVerKey500 Pro.
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Chapter 3 Using the AVerKey500 Pro This chapter will show you how to use the Remote Control Unit and Touch Button Control Panel of the AVerKey500 Pro. Here, you will also learn how to operate the remote mouse, highlight important points in your presentation, and use the various zoom functions of AVerKey500 Pro. The Remote Control Unit The AVerKey500 Pro Remote lets you control your presentation from over 7 meters (23 feet) away.
Chapter 3 Using the AVerKey500 Pro POWER : Switches the AVerKey500 Pro on/off. RESET : Restores the AVerKey500 Pro to original factory settings. SHARPNESS : Press the + button to increase the sharpness level. - Press the button to decrease the sharpness level. BRIGHTNESS : Press the + button to increase the brightness level. - Press the button to decrease the brightness level. OVERSCAN : Toggles between Underscan and Overscan. Overscan displays the computer image on TV to the fullest.
AVerMedia AVerKey500 Pro User’s Manual MOUSE CONTROL Mouse Control Button : The big round button on the remote is the MOUSE CONTROL button. In Remote Mouse mode: Use this button to move the mouse cursor or a selected object (e.g. icon or window). In AVerKey500 Pro mode: Use this button to : • • • Pan (move) around the computer image on TV. Move the AVerMedia Pointer (or line) around the TV screen. Highlight other areas of your presentation. L.DRAW : Use L.
Chapter 3 Using the AVerKey500 Pro AREA ZOOM : Provides quick selection of the screen area to magnify. The Area Zoom function divides the computer image on the TV into 9 parts and allows you to select the desired part to zoom. Refer to the section, Different Types of Zoom, for more details. POINT (AVerMedia Pointer) : This button functions just like a laser pointer. SPOT (AVerMedia Spot) : Press this button to highlight a certain area in your presentation.
AVerMedia AVerKey500 Pro User’s Manual RECALL PAGE : POSITION CONTROL : Press this button to access the last page you saved with the SAVE PAGE button. Use these buttons to move the computer image on TV. You can move the image up, down, left, or right. Selecting Your Computer or a Video Source as the TV Output (Video Switcher Function) AVerKey500 Pro's Video Switcher Function allows you to select your computer or a video source as the final output on TV.
Chapter 3 Using the AVerKey500 Pro Refer to The Remote Mouse section below for information on how to use the remote mouse. • AVerKey500 Pro Mode Check and see if the MOUSE/KEY500 LED on the AVerKey500 Pro front panel is OFF. If it's not, press the MOUSE/KEY button to switch to AVerKey500 Pro Mode. The Remote Mouse AVerKey500 Pro's remote control has a built-in Remote Mouse.
AVerMedia AVerKey500 Pro User’s Manual HOW TO …. Procedure How to move the mouse pointer/cursor Hold down the Mouse Cursor Button and move the mouse pointer/cursor in any direction you want. How to select an icon or window on the Windows desktop; 1. Position the mouse pointer on top of the icon or window you want. (Use the Mouse Cursor Button.) 2. Press the L (Left Mouse) Button. How to "double-click" How to select an option from a shortcut menu 1.
Chapter 3 Using the AVerKey500 Pro If you use the R.DRAW button : 1. After selecting an icon, window, group of icons, or an amount of text, press the R.DRAW button. 2. Hold down the Mouse Cursor Button and drag the icon(s), window or text to your desired destination. 3. A menu with available options will then appear. Select your desired option. 4. Press the R.DRAW button again to drop the icon(s), window or text.
AVerMedia AVerKey500 Pro User’s Manual Changing the Color of the Frame Use the COLOR button to select a color for the frame. Press this button repeatedly and select your desired color. There are 8 available colors to choose from. Changing the Size of the Highlight Use the WIDTH and HEIGHT buttons to change the scope of the highlighted area. You can create a highlight as large as 1/4th of your screen or as small as 1/64th of your presentation screen.
Chapter 3 Using the AVerKey500 Pro Use the WIDTH button to extend the AVerMedia Pointer into a line or vice versa. At most, you can stretch the line up to the full extent of your screen width. Moving the AVerMedia Pointer (or Line) Use the MOUSE CURSOR Button to move the AVerMedia Pointer (or line) up, down, left or right. Changing the Color Press the COLOR button repeatedly and choose your desired color for the AVerMedia Pointer (or line). There are 8 available colors to choose from.
AVerMedia AVerKey500 Pro User’s Manual Different Types of Zoom The AVerKey500 Pro provides 4 types of zoom : Normal Zoom, AVerMedia Area Zoom, AVerMedia Spot-Zoom, and AVerMedia Pointer-Zoom. (AVerKey500 Pro only supports AVerMedia Spot-Zoom & AVerMedia PointerZoom functions for VGA resolutions up to 1024 x 768) Normal Zoom Normal Zoom allows you to zoom in and out of the computer image on TV.
Chapter 3 Using the AVerKey500 Pro For example : AVerMedia Spot-Zoom As described earlier in the section, AVerMedia Spot, under Presentation Highlight Functions, you can highlight a certain area in your presentation by pressing the SPOT button. After pressing the SPOT button, press ZOOM to enlarge the highlighted area inside the colored frame. (The figure below shows an illustration.) Press the SPOT button to highlight an area. Then, press the ZOOM button to enlarge the highlighted area.
AVerMedia AVerKey500 Pro User’s Manual Panning and Positioning You can pan (move) to other parts of the zoomed image by using the MOUSE CURSOR button. To shift the position of the zoomed image, use the POSITION CONTROL buttons of the remote control. Page Saver RECALL PAGE button RECALL PAGE SAVE PAGE button SAVE PAGE AVerKey500's Page Saver feature allows you to store any page from your presentation and easily call out that page.
Chapter 3 Using the AVerKey500 Pro Touch-Button Panel Control The Touch-Button Panel Control on the AVerKey500 Pro unit gives you access to the most commonly used functions. Some of the touch buttons work differently than the remote control buttons. These include Brightness, Sharpness, PAN/POS, and the Directional Buttons. Refer to the figure and descriptions below for the details. The PAN/POS Button The PAN/POS touch button toggles between the PAN (Panning) and POS (Positioning) modes.
AVerMedia AVerKey500 Pro User’s Manual Panning to Other Parts of the Zoomed Image 1. Check and see if the PAN/POS LED on the AVerKey500 Pro front panel is OFF. If it's not, press the PAN/POS button to switch to PAN mode. 2. Press on the Directional Buttons to view other parts of the zoomed image. Adjusting the Image Position 1. Check and see if the PAN/POS LED on the AVerKey500 Pro front panel is ON. If it's not, press the PAN/POS button to switch to POS mode. 2.
Chapter 3 Using the AVerKey500 Pro MOUSE/KEY500 : This LED shows which type of mode the remote control is currently in. If the LED light is off, it means that the remote is operating in AVerKey500 Pro mode. If the LED light is on, it means that the remote is operating in Remote Mouse mode. FREEZE : This LED shows whether FREEZE or UNFREEZE is in operation. If this LED light is on, it means that the user has paused, i.e, frozen the screen.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides many useful tips on how to solve common problems while using the AVerKey500 Pro. There is no picture on my TV. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Check all the connectors again as shown in this manual. Check your TV remote control on/off switch and channel setting. Verify the setting of Composite Input or S-VHS Input of your TV set. If you are using a SCART connector, check the SCART input of your TV set.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting When the signal runs through a VCR, there is no picture on the TV. 1. Check your TV/VCR input channel setting. 2. If your TV and VCR are connected to an AV Amplifier, please check the input/output selection. I have set up AVerKey500 Pro and checked all the connections as specified in the manual, but I can only get a picture on the VGA monitor, not on the TV screen. AVerKey500 Pro is in "Ready" mode once power is connected.
AVerMedia AVerKey500 Pro User’s Manual The remote control is not performing well enough. This may happen when the AVerKey500 Pro is not getting a good reception from the remote. To get a good reception : 1. The distance between the remote and AVerKey500 Pro must not exceed 7 meters (23 feet). 2. The remote control must be within a 90° angle with the AVerKey500 Pro infrared sensor (see the figure below). The mouse driver I'm using cannot work with AVerKey500 Pro.
Appendix Supported Display Modes The AVerKey500 Pro should in theory support any computer and display system with Vertical frequencies of 50Hz to 100Hz and Horizontal frequencies of 24kHz to 95KHz.
LIMITED WARRANTY AVerMedia TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. warrants this product to be free of defects resulting from faulty manufacture or components under the following terms : WARRANTY LENGTH Labor is warranted for (1) one year from the date of purchase. Parts are warranted for (1) one year from the date of purchase. Replacement products will be warranted for the remainder of the one year warranty period or (30) thirty days, whichever is longer.
