User guide

Matrox Marvel – User Guide 63
Problem Computer text is hard to read with a TV
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Cause The resolution of a TV is lower than a typical computer display. As a result, some text may
be harder to read with a TV than with a computer monitor.
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Solution
Lower your computer display resolution:
Windows 95/98 –
1 Right-click your Windows desktop background, then click Properties Æ Settings .
2 Move the Desktop area (Windows 95) or Screen area (Windows 98) slider to a lower
setting.
3 Click OK to close the dialog box and apply changes.
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Solution If you’re using a display area larger than 640 × 480, you can use larger system fonts to make
some text more readable:
1 Windows 95 – Right-click your Windows desktop background, then click Properties Æ
Settings .
Windows 98 – Right-click your Windows desktop background, then click Properties Æ
Settings Æ Advanced Æ General .
2 Under Font size , select Large Fonts .
3 Click OK to close the dialog box and apply changes.
Problem Poor TV image quality
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Cause Your software TV settings may need adjusting.
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Solution See “TV output setup”, page 23.
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Cause There may be too many video devices between your video source and destination, or one or
more of the video devices may be degrading the quality of the video signal. Demodulators,
long cables, cable extensions and improper connections can all affect video signal quality.
1
Solution If your video equipment supports it, use S-video connections. For more information, see “S-
video and composite video”, page 14.
2
Solution Try changing one or more video devices.
3
Solution If possible, use fewer connections. For example, don’t use cable extensions.
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