ati all-in-wonder x800 User Manual
Using TV Out 57
CHAPTER 5:
Using TV Display and Capture Features
Using TV Out
Your ALL-IN-WONDER® X800 Series has TV Out capability. It also
supports YPbPr component video output. For European customers,
SCART-out is supported; an SCART plug and cables are included with the
card.
supports YPbPr component video output. For European customers,
SCART-out is supported; an SCART plug and cables are included with the
card.
Viewing Your PC’s Display on a TV
You can attach your graphics card to a TV and monitor at the same time.
You can also connect it to your VCR and record your monitor’s display.
You can also connect it to your VCR and record your monitor’s display.
TV display is ideal for giving presentations and watching movies, or
playing games on a screen larger than a typical monitor. The following tips
will help you get the most out of your TV Out feature.
playing games on a screen larger than a typical monitor. The following tips
will help you get the most out of your TV Out feature.
Connecting to a TV or VCR
To connect your ALL-IN-WONDER® X800 Series card to a TV or VCR,
use an S-Video cable. Many TVs (and VCRs) have a Composite video
input, in which case you can use the supplied S-Video-to-Composite video
adapter. If your TV has cable input only, you can connect your graphics
card to your TV through your VCR or an RF modulator that is available
from most electronics stores.
use an S-Video cable. Many TVs (and VCRs) have a Composite video
input, in which case you can use the supplied S-Video-to-Composite video
adapter. If your TV has cable input only, you can connect your graphics
card to your TV through your VCR or an RF modulator that is available
from most electronics stores.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION for European Customers
Some PC monitors in Europe cannot be used simultaneously with TV
display. When you enable TV display in Europe, the refresh rate for the
monitor and TV is set to 50 Hz. Some monitors may not support this
refresh rate and could be damaged.
Some PC monitors in Europe cannot be used simultaneously with TV
display. When you enable TV display in Europe, the refresh rate for the
monitor and TV is set to 50 Hz. Some monitors may not support this
refresh rate and could be damaged.
• Please check the documentation supplied with your monitor to see if
your monitor supports a refresh rate of 50 Hz.
• If your monitor does not support 50 Hz (or if you are not sure), turn
off your monitor before turning on your PC when using your TV as a
display.
display.