AITech External Scan Converters MaxView Cinema Kit User Manual

							                         
                        
 
 
 
MaxView Cinema Kit
 
Quick Install Guide
 
   
  
INSTALLATION
 
 
 Step 1 - Turn off your computer.  Disconnect your monitor’s VGA cable from the 
VGA card on the back of your computer.   
 
Step 2 – Connect the MaxView’s VGA cable to VGA card on the back of your 
computer.   
 
Step 3 – (Optional) Connect your computer monitor to the VGA-Out connector on 
the MaxView.  If you are connecting to a laptop, you may not have a monitor to 
connect in this step.  Note that a computer monitor is not required to use the 
MaxView. 
 
Step 4 - Connect the MaxView  to your TV, VCR, or projector using either the 
composite video (RCA) or the S-Video* cable.   
 
Step 5 - Plug the 5V AC power adapter into an AC outlet and connect the power 
cord to the MaxView. 
 
Step 6 - Turn on your computer and your TV set.  If you do not see an image on 
the TV (or projector), continue with the System Setup section below. 
 
SYSTEM SETUP
 
 The MaxView will work at any of the following display settings: 
 
• 640x480 at 60-85 Hz refresh rate 
• 800x600 at 60-75Hz refresh rate 
• 1024x768 at 60-70 Hz refresh rate 
In Windows, these settings are made in Display Properties.  To get to Display 
Properties, right-click a blank area of your desktop, click Properties at the bottom 
of the menu, and then click the Settings tab. 
 
*Note: The S-Video connection is a newer video standard.  This type of 
connection improves color, clarity, and resolution.  We recommend using the S-
Video connection whenever available. 
 
Not all TVs have S-Video or RCA connectors.  If your TV does not, you will need 
to connect to another device (usually a VCR or a RF modulator) that will provide 
the proper signal output to your TV.  The scan converter does not provide a proper 
signal for the antenna input of a TV (F-connector).  See connector information on 
next page.   
  
 
  
						

							                         
                         
 
CONNECTOR TYPES
 
  S-Video or S-VHS  (Best)  This is a 4-pin DIN connector.  The S-Video 
signal will give you the best TV image.  It is not 
found on all TVs or VCRs.  Use this cable if 
you have the connection available on your video 
device.  The S-Video connection provides the 
highest quality signal. RCA / Composite  (Good)  This connector carries the composite video 
signal.  If your TV does not have direct video 
inputs, you will have to connect the scan 
converter to your VCR or RF modulator.  The 
RCA/Composite connection provides a good 
quality signal.
 
 
F Connector  (Poor)  This is a threaded connector used to connect an 
antenna or cable box to the TV or VCR.  The F 
connector is for RF (radio frequency) signals 
only.  If your TV only has this type of 
connection, you will need to convert the 
RCA/Composite signal to RF before you can 
view it on your TV.  A VCR or a RF-Modulator  
(available at Radio Shack) can be used to 
convert the signal.  The RF connection provides 
the lowest quality signal.     
 
 
 
 
IMAGE QUALITY
 
 Several factors affect the quality of the TV image.  
 
The TV standard (NTSC, PAL, or SECAM) cannot match the higher image quality 
achieved by PC monitors.  Small text and numbers do not display very well on a 
TV.  Graphic images usually display much better.  Therefore, the type of image 
being displayed is a determining factor of how well it will be displayed.  
 
Be sure to view the actual application you wish to display on the TV before making 
any adjustments.  Other screens may not appear the same on the TV.  
  TELEVISION
 
 • Some TV’s will have better quality than others (not always determined by cost) 
• Use the S-Video (S-VHS) connection, whenever possible.   
• Adjust for color, sharpness, contrast, and brightness for best image.  
 ADJUSTING FONTS
 
 If your display has smaller text and numbers, the following suggestions may help: 
 
In Windows, you can specify the font you use for the different areas of the 
Windows Desktop.  To get to your Display Properties just right-click a blank area 
of your desktop - click Properties at the bottom of the menu - and click the 
Appearance tab at the top of the dialog box as shown on the next page.  
						

							                         
                        The graphic below shows how to set the font for the different areas of Windows.   
The example shows how to change the size of the Desktop Icon font: 
 
 Select Icon from the Item pull-down list.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The graphic on the next page shows you how to change the size of the font.  Select 
the size you think will work and click the Apply button.  If this setting is not 
suitable for your needs, choose one higher or lower that you like better.  Note that 
the default font size is 8-point text.  Standard printed text is 12-point.  The list goes 
up to 18-point text but this setting may be too large.    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
Note:  The Scheme selection from the Appearance screen also allows you to adjust 
font sizes in other areas of Windows.  
 
INTERNET EXPLORER
 
 
You can select a larger font for displaying the Internet pages you are showing on 
the TV.  Click View - Fonts - and select a larger font for better viewing.  Note that 
Medium is the default font size for the normal screen view.  
  
						

							                         
                          Connections:    • Check the power connection to the scan converter. 
• Check the connections from the scan converter to the PC.  
• Check the connections from the scan converter to the TV.  TV (or VCR):    • RCA connections to a TV or VCR must be to the Video Input (yellow)  
        connector. 
• If you are connected directly to a TV with a S-Video or RCA cable, ensure 
that the TV has been configured to accept auxiliary video input. 
• If you are connected to the TV through a VCR, ensure that the TV and VCR 
have been configured to accept auxiliary video input.  An input button on the TV or VCR’s original remote control often sets the video 
input mode.  This mode is needed for both S-Video and RCA video connections.  The button may be marked Video, Video-1, Aux, Input, Vid, Line, Line-In, 
TV/VCR, etc.  On some TV’s and VCR’s this setting is made by selecting Channel 
2, then pressing the Down Channel button.  If this does not work, refer to your TV 
(or VCR) owner’s manual.    Settings:  Check that the computer’s Display Settings are set correctly.  
o 640x480 at 60-85Hz   
o 800x600 at 60-75Hz   
o 1024x768 at 60-70Hz 
 Laptops:  Laptops must be set to External-only or Simultaneous VGA display 
mode.  This is usually done with a hot-key combination (Fn + function key).  Refer 
to your laptop manual for further details.  Still Having Problems:   • Check our Web site www.aitech.com for more information.  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AITech International Corporation 
 
Website:     http://www.aitech.com  
 
 
 
© 2007 AITech International Corporation
 
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User’s Guide 
 
 
 
 
 
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© 2007 AITech International Corporation.  All rights reserved. 
 
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.  No part of this document may be 
reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying 
and recording, for any purpose without the prior written permission of AITech International Corporation. 
 
MaxView is a trademark of AITech International Corporation.   
Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation.   
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.  
MS-DOS and Microsoft are registered trademarks and Windows is trademark of Microsoft Corporation. 
 
 
 
 
 
AITech International Corporation World Headquarters 
1288 Kifer Rd, Suite 203 
Sunnyvale, CA 94086 
USA 
 
E-mail: [email protected] 
Website: www.aitech.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							 
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Introduction 
 
Welcome to the world of the MaxView.  This multimedia product is a convenient tool for business 
conferences, classroom presentations, multimedia demonstrations and home entertainment.  It is capable of 
displaying your computer images onto the television, or any video product such as a VCR or camcorder. 
 
Product Features 
 
MaxView offers the following features: 
 
• External VGA-to-TV digital scan converter 
• Superior image quality with resolutions up to 1024x768.  Wider horizontal and vertical  (up to 85Hz) frequencies 
• Simultaneous display on personal computer monitor (or laptop LCD) and TV screen  
• Plug & Play.  No settings to make in your system 
• Patented Flic-Free
TM filter technology for sharper flicker-free images on your TV screen 
• 3 channel 10-bit output D/A converter 
• Simultaneous RCA composite and S-Video outputs 
• Default underscan  
• FCC Class B certified and CE Conformance verified 
 
Input 
• 15-pin VGA analog RGB signal  
• Multiple input frequencies 
o 640x480 @ 60-85 Hz 
o 800x600 @ 60-75 Hz 
o 1024x768 @ 60-70 Hz 
Output 
• S-Video & RCA (cables included) 
• VGA bypass 
• SCART (optional cable for the PAL MaxView) 
Power Requirement 
• 5 volts DC, 800 mA, center negative polarity (AC adapter included) 
Minimum System Requirements 
• IBM AT or better PC, other PC compatible computer, or Mac computer (with compatible refresh rate) 
• MS-DOS or any version of Windows  
• VGA-Out port at 640x480 resolution and 16 colors  
• Video input device such as video monitor, TV, or VCR 
 
 
Package Contents 
 
The following items are included in the MaxView package: 
 
• MaxView Scan Converter 
• MaxView Quick Start Guide 
• 20’ Composite (RCA) Video cable 
• 20’ S-Video cable 
• 20’ Audio Cable 
• 5V AC power adapter (center negative polarity) 
  
						

							 
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Installing the MaxView Cinema Kit 
 
The MaxView is totally plug-and play.  Installation is simple and straightforward.  There is no need to 
install any device driver.  Just follow these steps: 
 
1. Turn off your computer.   
2. Disconnect your monitor’s VGA cable from the VGA port on the rear of the computer.   
3. Connect the MaxView’s 15-pin VGA connector to the VGA port where the monitor was connected.  
(You may choose to connect the PC monitor to the VGA pass-thru
 port on the MaxView for 
simultaneous display on your PC monitor.) 
4. Choosing the S-VIDEO* or RCA video cable, connect one end to the appropriate port on the MaxView, 
and the other end to the corresponding port on the TV.   
5. Plug in the power adapter. 
6. Power on your PC.   
 
 
That’s all there is to it!  You should now be able to see your computer image displayed on the TV screen, 
LCD projector, VCR, or video camcorder.  There is no need to change any settings unless your computer’s 
VGA output is set at a refresh rate higher than 70Hz.     
 
Adjust your Display Properties refresh rate.  We suggest that you use one of the 
following refresh rates: 
 
70 Hz (Hertz) for 1024x768 resolutions  
75 Hz (Hertz) for 800x600 resolutions 
85 Hz (Hertz) for 640x480 resolutions 
 
 
*Note: The S-Video connection is a newer video standard.  This type of connection 
improves color, clarity, and resolution.  We recommend using the S-Video connection 
whenever available. 
 
  
 
  
						

							 
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Help! I Can’t See Anything On My TV! 
 
If you are having difficulty seeing your computer display on the TV, check the following: 
 
 
Connections:    
• Check the power connection to the MaxView. 
• Check the connections from the MaxView to the PC.  
• Check the connections from the MaxView to the TV. 
 
 
TV (or VCR):    
• RCA connections to a TV or VCR must be to the Video Input (yellow) connector. 
• If you are connected directly to a TV, ensure that the TV has been configured to accept auxiliary video 
input. 
• If you are connected to the TV through a VCR, ensure that the TV and VCR have been configured to 
accept auxiliary video input. 
 
 
An input button on the TV or VCR’s original remote control often sets the video input mode.  This mode is 
needed for both S-Video and RCA video connections. 
 
The button may be marked Video, Video-1, Aux, Input, Vid, Line, Line-In, TV/VCR, etc.  On some TV’s 
and VCR’s this setting is made by selecting Channel 2, then pressing the Down Channel button.  If this does 
not work, refer to your TV (or VCR) manual.   
 
 
Settings:  Check that the computer’s Display Settings are set correctly.  
o 640x480 at 60-85Hz   
o 800x600 at 60-75Hz   
o 1024x768 at 60-70Hz 
 
 
Laptops:  Laptops must be set to External-only or Simultaneous VGA display mode.  This is usually 
done with a hot-key combination (Fn + function key).  Refer to your laptop manual for further details. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contacting AITech Technical Support 
 
You may find it most convenient to visit our website anytime at www.aitech.com.  The Technical Support 
area of this site contains the very latest information on product usage and troubleshooting. 
 
If you require our assistance to resolve problems with the product, please e-mail our Technical Support at 
[email protected].