HDTV WONDER

Getting Started Guide

P/N: 117-70125-00

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Product Notices

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and the operating instructions should be adhered to. Compatibility - This option card is for use only with IBM AT or compatible UL Listed personal computers that have Installation Instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessories. Grounding - CAUTION: For Continued Protection Against Risk of Electric Shock and Fire, This Accessory Should Be Installed Only In Products Equipped With A Three-wire Grounding Plug, A Plug Having a third (Grounding) Pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. All option card securement pins shall be completely tightened as to provide continuous bonding between the option card and the PC chassis. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Since an outdoor antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure that the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection of grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet, and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them may be fatal. Note to CATV System Installer - This reminder is provided to call the CATV systems installers attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

2 Before You Start

HDTV Audio Benefits. Digital television provides digital stereo sound, and DTV programs can include up to six channels of Dolby Digital sound. With Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, a DTV program can match the audio quality of high-end DVDs. DTV programs can also offer multiple audio tracks for commentary with a movie, special audio streams for those hard of hearing, or different language options. HDTV Programming Benefits. Broadcasters can fit multiple digital channels within a signal frequency stations can play multiple shows or display alternate content on a secondary (minor) channel. DTV signals also carry program information that can be used to generate a TV-guide style list of available programs. Using HDTV WONDER, you can capture still frames and movie clips, create your own TV transcripts, and turn your PC into a digital VCR with time-shifting capability. Together with the ATI Multimedia Center, HDTV WONDER allows you to burn your DTV or HDTV content to a DVD or CD. With a few simple clicks you are on your way to burning an HDTV show on a standard DVD disc.

HDTV WONDER Features 3

HDTV WONDER Features
DTV Tuner Watch, pause, and record free-to-air DTV and HDTV on your PC. Analog TV Tuner Watch, pause, and record analog TV from an antenna or cable feed on your PC. dbx 5.1 stereo TV audio in North America. Digital VCR Schedule and record TV shows to your hard drive. Video inputs for VCR, video camera, video game consoles, etc. Video and Audio Capture with a simple mouse click. Live Motion Video Desktop using your favorite TV show as wallpaper. Closed Captioning support including Transcript Creation and Hot Words that alert you when the ATI Multimedia Center software receives information you want to see. Channel Preview Scan through available channels in seconds. Scheduled Viewing Play particular files and/or watch selected TV channels at times you specify TV Listings The Electronic Program Guide provides an intelligent, free, integrated program guide. Channel Lockout and Program Lockout for parental control.

4 System Requirements

System Requirements
Computer System Monitor Operating System Audio Expansion Slot Graphics Card 1.2GHz Intel or AMD processor, or better, with at least 256MB of system memory. VGA, minimum 640x480 resolution. Windows XP.
Sound card and speakers certified for Windows use. PCI. The following ATI graphics cards support HDTV WONDER ALL-IN-WONDER 9800 PRO ALL-IN-WONDER 9700 PRO ALL-IN-WONDER 9600 Series RADEON 9800 Series RADEON 9700 Series RADEON 9600 Series RADEON 9500 Series Visit the ATI web site at ati.com for a current list of supported graphic cards.

8 Attaching the Antenna

Attaching the Antenna
To attach the HDTV indoor antenna included with your HDTV WONDER, simply screw one end of the antenna cable into the DTV connector, and then attach the other end to the antenna. Position your antenna as high as possible. Place your antenna as close as possible to a window. If your cable run is greater than 50 feet (15.2m), or if you are having problems receiving DTV signals, an amplified antenna (not included) will help overcome signal loss from long cable runs, splitters, and junctions.
Indoor HDTV UHF antenna. Antenna cable. DTV connector on HDTV WONDER card.

ATI Input Adapter 9

ATI Input Adapter
Use the ATI Input Adapter to connect a VCR, camcorder, or DVD player to your HDTV WONDER, as shown.

S-VIDEO OUT

COMP. VIDEO OUT

L. AUDIO OUT

R. AUDIO OUT
The audio and video output connectors on your VCR, camcorder, or DVD player will be similar to these. Use composite video out or S-Video out; S-Video will provide better results. Cable with S-Video plug at each end. ATI Input Adapter (enlarged for clarity). HDTV WONDER card. Cables with RCA plugs at each end, available separately from a consumer electronics dealer.
10 Installing the Software

Installing the Software

Turn on your computer. Windows Plug and Play will detect your HDTV WONDER after you restart your computer, and will automatically launch the Found New Hardware Wizard, which guides you to install the software.
Insert the ATI Installation CD into your CD drive, and then follow the Wizards prompts to install the HDTV WONDER software and the CATALYST software suite.
Starting the ATI Multimedia Center
From LaunchPad The LaunchPad provides a convenient way to start all your Multimedia Center features just click the one you want. LaunchPad opens automatically when you start your computer, or if you prefer, you can rightclick LaunchPad, and uncheck Load on Startup in the drop-down menu to disable this feature.

From the Windows taskbar

In the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then point at Programs. Point at ATI Multimedia Center, and then select the feature you want.

The first time you launch DTV, you must complete the Initialization Wizard, which guides you through setting up DTV. After that, the Wizard will not run unless you want to re-run it.
For information on the ATI Multimedia Center, refer to the online ATI Multimedia Center Users Guide (see page 5 for more information) and the online help.

Special Features 11

CHAPTER 2: USING YOUR HDTV WONDER
Watch digital or analog television on your computer in smooth, full-motion video on the whole screen or in a window. HDTV WONDER delivers advanced features: TV-ON-DEMAND, EAZYLOOK*, Closed Captioning, Still Capture, Scheduled Events, Electronic Program Information, Parental Control, and more. When you click the ATI logo in the upper left corner of the display panel, the About notice appears. If you have more than one feature installed, a Task menu displays available and active features. For information on HDTV WONDER controls, see the online help and tool tips.

Special Features

Additional special features are available for HDTV WONDER: THRUVIEW* EAZYLOOK* For complete information on these features, refer to the ATI Multimedia Center Users Guide. To start DTV from LaunchPad Click the DTV button in the Launchpad. For information on LaunchPad, refer to the ATI Multimedia Center Users Guide.
To start DTV from Windows taskbar In the Windows taskbar, click Start, point at Programs, point at ATI Multimedia Center, and then select DTV. You can also start HDTV WONDER from other Multimedia Center features installed on your system. Click the ATI logo in the features control panel or display panel, and then click DTV. To start DTV, click the DTV button To start TV, click the TV button * Only with supported ATI products. in the LaunchPad. in the LaunchPad.

12 Setting up DTV

Setting up DTV
The first time you start DTV, you must complete the Initialization Wizard. After that, you can launch the Wizard manually in order to change settings. The Initialization Wizard guides you quickly and easily through setting up DTV channels, Autoscanning, Parental Control, Sound, and TV-ONDEMAND.
Running the Initialization Wizard
Click the Setup button , and then click the Display tab. Click the Initialization Wizard button, and then follow the Wizards instructions.

Sizing the display

You can resize the display using the mouse, the Maximize button, or a CTRL key combination. The F2 key hides/shows the control panel, to save desktop space. To resize the display using the mouse Drag the displays border. The display maintains a fixed aspect ratio (width-to-height) of 4:3 or 16:9 (for High-Definition) to avoid picture distortion. To change this, see Display Settings on page 18. To display DTV in full-screen Press CTRL + F or ALT + F to toggle between full-screen and the current size, or click the Maximize button. To return to the previous size, press the Esc key.

Audio Mode

Closed Captions

Scheduling

About Exit

16 Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts
You can use the following keys to control DTV from your keyboard.

Command

Pause Play Toggle Play / Pause Skip forwards / backwards Volume up / down

Key(s)

Ctrl + B Ctrl + X Spacebar End / Home (numeric keypad) -/+ Left arrow / Right arrow (alphanumeric keypad) _ / =, - / + (numeric keypad) * Up arrow / Down arrow Ctrl + S Ctrl + C Alt + Z Ctrl + Insert Ctrl + 1 through Ctrl + 5 Ctrl + F Esc Ctrl + Up arrow/ Ctrl + Down arrow Ctrl + L Ctrl + R F1 F2 F3
Toggle Mute Channel up / down Setup Toggle closed captions Unzoom Still capture Size presets (Tiny, Small, Medium, Large, Native) Toggle full screen Exit full screen Cycle through Size up / down
Parental Control lock / unlock Record Help Hide control panel Hide video panels and borders; video panel snaps to edge Always on top

Keyboard Shortcuts 17

THRUVIEW Window* (Blended Window, regardless of settings in Display Settings page) * Only with supported ATI products THRUVIEW Desktop* (Blended Desktop, regardless of settings in Display Settings page) * Only with supported ATI products Video Desktop, regardless of settings in Display Settings page) Minimize without Video Desktop or THRUVIEW Reverse play (Jog Shuttle) increments to next lower speed: -2x, -4x, -8x, -16x Normal play (Jog Shuttle) Forward play (Jog Shuttle) increments to next lower speed: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x Play speed (slow, normal, fast) Cycle time display format (while recording or in TV-ON-DEMAND ) Exit DTV About Aspect Ratio Non-Fixed Aspect Ratio Auto Aspect Ratio 4:3 Aspect Ratio 16:9 Unzoom Next Video Property Previous Video Property When video on-screen display is visible: Increase value for Video Property Decrease value for Video Property Reset all Video Properties

F10 F11

Alt + F10 Ctrl + T
Alt + F4 Alt + A Shift + 0 Shift + 1 Shift + 2 Shift + 3 Alt + Z TAB Shift + TAB
Left arrow Right arrow ENTER

18 Display Settings

Display Settings

The Display settings page lets you control how video is displayed in DTV. To open the Display settings page Click the Setup button Display tab.

Video Size

in the DTV control panel, and then click the
Size Select the size for the display panel: Tiny Small Medium Large Full Screen Native (the size of the original source video only available if your display resolution is greater than the image resolution). Select the proportion of the display: Auto The DTV program determines the aspect ratio; video fills the screen. 4:3, 16:9 Maintains a fixed-size display with black bars on the sides or top and bottom of the image. Non-Fixed You can set any aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio of the DTV program is different from the display, video may appear elongated or flattened. Launches the Initialization Wizard. For more information, see Running the Initialization Wizard on page 12.

Initialization Wizard

Display Settings 19

Options

Always On Top Display DTV on top of other applications. Auto hide controls when in full screen Hide DTV controls when displaying DTV in full screen. Controls re-appear when you move your mouse. When Minimized Choose the behavior when DTV is minimized: Minimize DTV DTV becomes an icon on your desktop. Video Desktop DTV display replaces your desktop pattern. THRUVIEW Window* Blended Window: The current panel appears as a translucent layer on top of any other windows. Blended Desktop: The current panel appears in full screen as a translucent layer on top of any other windows. * Only with supported ATI products Show Tool Tip Show helpful aids for using DTV when you point at a control with your mouse. Show Shortcut Show keyboard shortcuts when you point at a control with your mouse.

Tool Tips

20 Video Settings

Video Settings

The Video settings page lets you fine-tune video characteristics. To open the Video settings page Click the Setup button Picture tab.

Video Properties

Brightness Adjusts the amount of white in the image. Contrast Adjusts the gradation of tones between light and dark areas. Saturation Adjusts the amount of color in the image. Gamma Controls the overall brightness of the image. Only available if DTV starts with an overlay (the placement of a full-motion video window on the display screen).

Channel List

The DTV Channel List dialog lets you autoscan and set up channels. The large box displays a list of all available channels, and lets you add or remove channels in your Favorites list and re-order the list.

DTV channels consist of a major and minor channel number for example, 10-22. You can enter two-part channel numbers as a single number (for example, 9999) or with a delimiter (for example, 99.99). You can also enter a major channel number without a minor channel number DTV will go to the first available minor channel that matches the major channel.

Channel List 21

To open the Channel List Click the Setup button Channel List tab.
Channel number Channel name Channel Lock indicator Favorites List indicator Positioning controls Signal Strength
You can edit channel numbers and names from your keyboard.

Channel locked.

Channel in list.
Move channel up one position Move channel down one position. Indicates the strength of the channels signal. Click the icon for more detailed information on the current channel.
Autoscanning for DTV channels
Autoscanning searches for all available channels and stores them in the Channel List.
Click the Setup button the Channel List tab. Click the Autoscan button.
in the DTV control panel, and then click
The system scans for all available channels, displays their signal strength, and stores them in the Channel List. Autoscan removes all channels in the current list. Channels that are not currently broadcasting are not added to the list; however, when new channels are detected, they are automatically added to the list.

22 Channel List

When you first start DTV, the DTV Channels Initialization Wizard will guide you through setting up channel numbering. You can use two-part channel numbers (the default) or one-part channel numbers.
DTV channels consist of a major and minor channel number for example, 10.22. You can enter two-part channel numbers as a single number (for example, 9999) or with a delimiter (for example, 99.99). You can also enter a major channel number without a minor channel number DTV will go to the first available minor channel that matches the major channel.
Did Autoscan find no digital TV channels?
Ensure that both ends of the antenna cable are securely attached. Move the antenna to a different location. Try a different UHF HDTV antenna an outdoor UHF antenna may provide better results.

Audio Settings 23

Audio Settings
To open the Audio Settings page Click the Setup button Audio tab.
Multi-channel Audio Options
Decode and down-mix to 2 channels Converts a Dolby Digital audio stream to PCM (Pulse Code Modulation a method of digital encoding), and downmixes it to 2, 4, or 6 speakers. Pass through to audio device The audio decoder passes-through non-PCM multichannel audio to an audio device that supports Dolby Digital input. This option is enable only if there is a compatible S/PDIF audio device on the system, and you enable Pass through. Stereo Play audio in 2-channel stereo. Dolby Pro Logic Play audio using Dolby Pro Logic. 1st Choice Enter your first language choice. 2nd Choice Enter your second language choice.

Downmix Options

Language Preferences

24 Schedule Settings

Schedule Settings
The Scheduler lets you set up DTV to watch or record selected programs at times you specify. For more information, refer to the ATI Multimedia Center Users Guide.

Closed Captioning

You can display closed captioned text over video, like a standard TV, and/ or in a separate window beside the video. When you use the separate window, you can use the scroll bar to review the last few minutes of text. You can set the background color, the font, and the font color for the window. To display closed-captioned text Click the Closed Caption button in the DTV control panel. Rightclicking the button opens a menu where you can control the type of captioning: Over video In a window Display alternate text TV Magazine HOTWORDS Captions when muted. To close the Closed Captioning window, click the Exit button.

Closed Captioning 25

Closed Caption settings
The Closed Caption settings page lets you specify how closed-captioned text is displayed over video or in a window and the background color, the font, and the font color for the window. You can also set up and enable the HOTWORDS and TV Magazine features. To set up closed captioning Click the Setup button Closed Caption tab.

Placement

External Window Displays closed-captioned text in its own window. Click Font. to select the display font. Video Window Displays closed-captioned text superimposed on the video. Click Font to select the display font. Solid Background Displays closed-captioned text on a solid background. Shaded Background Displays closed-captioned text on a shaded background. Enable Check to enable HOTWORDS when Closed Captioning is on. For more information, see HOTWORDS on page 26. HOTWORDS Setup Opens the HOTWORDS settings page. Enable Activates TV Magazine. For more information, see TV Magazine on page 28. TV Magazine Setup Opens the TV Magazine Setup Wizard. Display closed-captioned text when the audio is muted.

HOTWORDS

TV Magazine
Closed Caption On Mute Show Alternate Text If Present
If T1 mode closed-captioned data is present in the caption stream, checking this box displays a full page of T1 mode, scrollable, closed-captioned text. If you turn off Closed Captioning or change channels, the page is hidden.

26 HOTWORDS

Have your computer watch TV for you! When you turn on Closed Captioning (see page 24 for more information), you can specify words and phrases that DTV will detect in the closed-captioned text. You can set HOTWORDS to show the matched text, restore DTV, play a sound, enable TV Magazine, or start recording when the HOTWORDS appear. You can also have DTV automatically transcribe the text when the specified words appear. You can enable HOTWORDS, and then minimize DTV; when the specified words occur, DTV opens. You specify words using the HOTWORDS setup button in the Closed Caption settings page. To set up HOTWORDS Click the Setup button in the DTV control panel, click Closed Caption, and then click the HOTWORDS Setup button. The HOTWORDS Setup Wizard opens. To enable HOTWORDS, check the Enable box. The HOTWORDS Setup Wizard will guide you through HOTWORDS setup.

First Word Match Type

Type the first word to be matched.
Choose the type of match you want: By Itself Open DTV when the first Hot Word occurs. Followed by Open DTV when the first Hot Word occurs, and is immediately followed by the Optional Word you specify. Not Followed By Open DTV when the first Hot Word occurs, if it is not immediately followed by the Optional Word. In Sentence With Open DTV when the first Hot Word occurs, if it is in a sentence with the Optional Word. Type the word you want to match with the Hot Word. When you specify an Optional Word, the system only looks for the First Word+Optional Word combination. Check this box to open DTV when a part of the First Word occurs.

Optional Word

Partial
Use the Add and Remove buttons to add and remove words from the list.

HOTWORDS 27

Actions to take when your HOTWORDS occur
Show Matched Text Displays the text that matches your Hot Word(s). Restore Player Opens DTV in its current state. Beep Enable TV Magazine Activates TV Magazine (see page 28 for more information). Enable Digital Video Recorder Activates the Digital Video Recorder (see page 32 for more information).

Recording

28 TV Magazine
Use TV Magazine to transcribe closed captioned broadcasting, including pictures and text. You can save files as Rich Text Format (RTF), which preserves formatting, and can be used in many word processors, plain text (TXT), or Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). You can use the Schedule feature to start TV Magazine at dates and times you specify.
TV Magazine is only available in North America. When TV Magazine is enabled, it transcribes closed-captioned text even if the Closed Captioning button is off.
To start TV Magazine Click the Setup button in the DTV control panel, click the Closed Caption tab, and then click the TV Magazine Setup button. To enable TV Magazine, check the Enable box. The first time you use TV Magazine, the TV Magazine Setup Wizard will guide you through the setup.
File Name File Format Options
Type a name for the file.
Select a file format (RTF, TXT, or HTML).
Overwrite files Check to overwrite existing files. Uncheck to keep existing files. Remove Advertising Automatically skips commercial advertising when you display or transcribe closed captioned text. It works best with programs that use scrolling transcripts rather than text bubbles to record closed captioned text; for example: talk shows, news broadcasts, sports, and soap operas. Depending upon the closed captioning format, commercials may occasionally be recorded a little experimentation will show you how to get the best results. Case Conversion Converts all characters to upper or lower case. Specifies the number of minutes to transcribe.

Stop Transcribing After

Zooming and Panning 29
Select Layout (Note: Images are not saved with.TXT files)
No image No images are saved. Images on Left Images are placed on the left, text on the right. Images on Right Images are placed on the right, text on the left. Alternate images Images and text alternate left and right. Use black & white pictures Save images as black & white, to save disk space. Image Density 1/page 2/page 4/page

Zooming and Panning

You can zoom in on the video in the Display panel to enlarge a selected portion of the screen, and return your display to normal. You can also pan (move the image horizontally and vertically) in the zoomed area. To zoom Click within the display panel, and then hold down the mouse button and draw a rectangle around the area you want to zoom. Or right-click the Unzoom button to open a menu where you can set the zoom level Zoom x2, Zoom x4, or Zoom x8. To pan in the zoomed area Move your mouse within the zoomed area to pan horizontally or vertically. To unzoom Right-click in the display panel to open the Feature menu, point at Zoom, and then click Unzoom. Or click the Unzoom button in the control panel.

30 Channel Lockout

Channel Lockout
Channel Lockout lets you block particular programs at specific times, and set a password to unlock them. Use the Program Lockout page to specify channel, time, and duration.
Passwords must be at least four digits long. If you forget your password, you must uninstall and reinstall your Multimedia Center software to view password-protected programs.

To set Channel Lockout

Click the Setup button the Channel List tab.
Click the channel you want to lock, and then click the Lock field. At the prompt, enter a password of at least four digits, re-enter it to confirm, and then click Create New. The Channel Lockout Wizard guides you through the lockout procedure. In the channel list, locked-out channels have a padlock of the channel name. A lock icon is selected. to the right
appears in the control panel when the locked channel

Parental Control 31

Parental Control
Parental Control lets you restrict access to programs depending on their content rating. You can record restricted video, but Parental Control information is included with the recording playback will be scrambled unless you enter the correct password.
Passwords must be at least four digits long. If you forget your password, you must uninstall and reinstall your Multimedia Center software.
To set a Parental Control level
Right-click the Parental Control button in the DTV control panel, and then click Parental Control Configuration. Click the level you want. The Set Password dialog appears. Enter a password of at least four digits in the upper box, and then re-type it in the lower box to confirm it.
The following table summarizes the rating levels for Parental Control.
For entire audience All Children Older Children General Audience Not intended for blocking. Designed to be appropriate for all children. Designed for children aged 7 and above. Most parents should find this program suitable for all ages. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults, and may be unsuitable for children under 17.
Parental Guidance Suggested Parents strongly cautioned Mature Audiences Only

32 Recording Video

Recording Video
The Digital Video Recorder provides simple controls and powerful options for recording video and audio. Use the Digital Video Recorder to record full-motion video with audio from your HDTV WONDER. Recorded files play only in the File Player. To save recorded video in other formats, you must export it from the Media Library. For more information on File Player and the Media Library, refer to the ATI Multimedia Center Users Guide To record a clip of video and audio Click the Record button in the DTV control panel, or right-click the Record button, and select a duration from the menu. The Digital Video Recorder starts recording video and audio to your computers hard disk. The rightclick menu also provides One Touch Record settings, which let you set the duration of the recorded file (see page 34 for more information). When you click the Record button If the current program is in progress: The program that you are watching will be recorded from the beginning, and recording will end when the program is complete. If there is insufficient disk space, a message appears, asking if you wish to increase the buffer size. If the current program is in the past: The program will be recorded instantly. If the entire program is not in the buffer, you will be prompted to cancel or continue. To play recorded video There are two ways to play recorded video: Select recorded video from the Media Library. Right-click the Record button, and then select from Recent Recordings.

Save Options

Always on top Print Options
Center image Print image in center of page. Image size Maximize Print in full-page format. One to one Print the same size as original. Double Print at twice the original size.

38 Stills Gallery

Video Problems 39
CHAPTER 3: TROUBLESHOOTING
The Readme file on the ATI installation CD-ROM contains last-minute information not provided in the Users Guide. The Readme file can be found in PM\PMCORE\MAIN. Because a typical computer system consists of many different parts, difficulties may arise from a combination of items. If you encounter a problem, check the following list to find a similar symptom, and then try the suggested solution.

Video Problems

Video is unstable Check that you are using the correct broadcast standard format for your region. Check the quality of your incoming TV signal on another receiver; bad reception may be the cause. No video or audio Check that the audio and video connectors are securely plugged into the correct jacks. Check that the HDTV WONDER tuner card is securely seated in its PCI slot. If the problem persists, try a different PCI slot. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. For HDTV, try relocating the antenna, or use an outdoor antenna (not included).
More Troubleshooting Tips
Ensure that the TV cable is securely screwed onto the CATV connector If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. Ensure your graphics card has overlay support. Visit ati.com for a current list of supported graphics cards.
40 Loading Windows in Safe Mode
Loading Windows in Safe Mode
You can start Windows in Safe mode to diagnose problems. If a symptom does not reappear when you start in safe mode, you can eliminate the default settings and minimum device drivers as possible causes. For more information, refer to Windows online Help To load Windows XP in Safe Mode
Click Start, click Shut Down, and then, in the drop-down list, click Restart. Or click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart.
During restart, hold the F8 key to get the Windows Advanced Options Menu. Select Safe Mode. In Safe Mode bring up the Device Manager and check for any duplicate display adapter and monitor entries if you are only using one graphics card.

Customer Care 41

CHAPTER 4: PRODUCT REGISTRATION
This chapter contains helpful information concerning ATI product registration, customer service, and warranty. To receive Customer Service you must register your product with ATI within 30 days of purchase. An Online Product Warranty Registration form is available at ati.com/online/registration.
For detailed instructions on how to use your ATI product, refer to the Online Users Guide included on your ATI installation CD-ROM. If you require further assistance with your product, the following Customer Care* options are available: Online: For product information, video drivers, Frequently Asked Questions and Email support visit: ati.com/online/customercare. Telephone Support: U.S and Canada: English support available Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM EST. Complimentary Customer Care: 905-882-2626 Support available to registered users (International and/or local toll charges to Canada will apply). Priority Pay-for-Access: 900-733-2841 ATI Customer First priority access available at $1.25 per minute (subject to change without notice). Priority Pay-per-Incident: 877-284-7379 ATI Customer First pay-per-incident access available at $19.95 per incident (subject to change without notice).