Apple TV/FM Radio System User Manual

AppleTV/FM RadioSystemUser’s Manual

3Installing the Card and SoftwareImportant The TV portion of your TV/FM tuner card willnot work if you do not have a video input card alreadyinstalled

Setting and editing TV remindersYou can arrange to have notices appear on your screen toremind you that specific shows are about to begin.When the tim

2 Click Add.The Edit Reminder dialog box appears.3 Type the show’s name as you want it to appear in the notice.4 Set the day and time that the show be

8 Click OK.You’ll return to the TV Reminders dialog box, where you’llsee your new entry in the list.Editing a reminderTo edit a reminder, follow these

Setting a hot keyYou can turn on the Apple Video Player application bypressing a “hot key” (a preset key or combination of keys).When you press this h

This chapter gives instructions for using the Apple VideoPlayer application program to capturem individual (still) imagesm sequences of moving images

Capturing individual imagesYou have two ways to capture a single image—by using thecapture controls in the Controls window or by using theCopy Video D

3 Wait until you see the image you want to capture.The Controls window can remain open without affectingwhat happens in the video window.m To freeze t

Capturing moviesYou can capture video sequences (moving images) asQuickTime movies.Video capture does not work as well with virtual memory on. For bes

4 Click the video camera icon.The capture controls appear.5 Wait until the sequence that you want to capture begins.The Controls window can remain ope

Use as small a size as you can: The amount of diskstorage that a movie takes is directly related to the size of the video window—the larger the window

Installing the TV/FM tuner card in a compact computerIf your system has a built-in monitor, like this one, continuewith the steps below. Otherwise, go

Using compressionWith compression you can store movies in a much smallerspace than they would normally require. To usecompression, follow these steps

This chapter gives instructions for using the following specialfeatures of the Apple Video Player application program:m setting closed caption and vid

Setting the closed caption and video text options Some broadcast and cable TV programs feature closedcaption text tracks for people with impaired hear

3 Click the track you want to use.CC 1 provides closed captions for most broadcasts that havethis feature. CC 2 sometimes provides captions in a secon

m Other Size opens a dialog box in which you can enter the size you want.Width must be in the range 160 to 640 pixels. Height mustbe in the range 120

Dragging the size boxIf you drag the size box, the horizontal and verticaldimensions of the screen change proportionally.If you drag the size box whil

Setting the video input standardThe video input standard determines how the Apple VideoPlayer application interprets video signals. This standard ispr

Before using the remote control, install the batteries that areincluded in your package.You can use your remote control tom turn the computer on and o

Controlling your FM radioNote: Your remote control may look different from theone shown here, but it includes the same buttons.Cycles amongthe six mai

5Installing the Card and SoftwareImportant Before you install the card, check the back ofyour computer and make sure the access cover for theTV/FM tun

You cannot use the remote control to switch to the AppleFM Radio from another application. However, while you hearthe radio (whether or not the Apple

Controlling TV or videoNote: Your remote control may look different from theone shown here, but it includes the same buttons.Switches betweenthe video

Controlling your CD-ROM playerNote: Your remote control may look different from theone shown here, but it includes the same buttons.Goes to nexttrack

Setting preferencesYou can set two preferences for the remote control. The firstis whether the remote control is on or off, and the second iswhether a

This chapter suggests what to do if problems occur whenyou’re using the Apple Video Player or FM Radio software.Warning If you have a problem with you

Problems listening to the radioYou can’t find the Apple FM Radio application.If the Apple FM Radio application is not anywhere on yourhard disk, you n

5 Install the Apple FM Radio application.m If you are installing from the TV/FM Software Install Disk 1disk, click Install and follow the instructions

m Be sure the volume on your computer is turned up. Use thevolume buttons on the front of your computer if you havethem, or use the sound-related cont

You can’t switch to radio using the remotecontrol, or quit the radio using the remote control.m There isn’t a way to turn the radio on or off using th

Problems watching TV or videoYou can’t find the Apple Video Player applicationIf the Apple Video Player application is not anywhere onyour hard disk,

To install the TV/FM tuner card in a computer with a built-inmonitor, follow these steps:Removing the logic board1 Make sure you save any open documen

5 Install the Apple Video Player application.m If you are installing from the TV/FM Software Install Disk 1disk, click Install and follow the instruct

The Power button on your remote control doesn’twork.m You may have left a dialog box open. Close any open dialogbox, then try the Power button again.Y

The image is too white or too dark.m Adjust the video screen controls. (Choose Show ControlsWindow from the Windows menu and click the video screen ic

You don’t hear the TV, or you hear the radioinstead of the TV.m Make sure you have quit the Apple FM Radio application. Todo so, click the FM Radio wi

Unexpected things happen when you try to switchmodes using a keyboard shortcut.m If you can switch between TV and computer using theremote control, bu

You can’t see the volume slider on the videowindow.m The video window is too small or too large. Change the sizeby making a choice from the Windows me

You’re playing a videotape with closed captions,but the closed captions do not appear.m To view a videotape with closed captions, you must connectyour

If you want to view closed captions on a videotape that hasthem, you must connect the VCR to the TV/FM tuner card.(Normally, the VCR is connected to t

132AppendixTo connect the VCR to the TV/FM tuner card, remove thecable that is attached to the TV tuner from the TV (keep theother end of the cable at

7Installing the Card and Software3 Use a screwdriver to remove the screws from the back panel.Note: If you had to buy a new back panel and are removin

133Aaccess cover for the TV/FMtuneron a compact computer5, 14–15on a modular computer 27Add Channels dialog box(Apple Video Player) 85Add Preset Sta

audio cables, Y-adapter 36,37, 39, 40audio out ports on videoequipment 36–41Auto Add feature for radiostations 56–57, 61, 121Auto Tune feature 83B

Clipboard, copying screenimages to 99closed captioning controls106–107closed captionssetting options for106–107troubleshooting 128–129viewing on a v

Eediting TV reminders 95Edit menu (Apple VideoPlayer), Copy VideoDisplay 99Edit name dialog box (AppleVideo Player) 87Edit Reminder dialog box 94e

individual video images,capturing 98–99installingApple FM Radio 42–43,118–119Apple Video Player42–43, 122–123the TV/FM tuner card in acompact comput

Options menu (Apple FMRadio)Add Preset Stations 52,54–55, 57Preferences 58–59,62–63, 66–67Signal Range 60, 120, 121Signal Strength 61, 120, 121Sou

radio stationspresetting 52–59tuning in to 48–49, 52RCA plug connectors 35–38RCA-type port 35recordingfrom the radio 65–69from the TV or videoequ

sequences of video images,capturing 100–103Set Channel Password,(Setup menu/AppleVideo Player) 90–92Set Channel Password dialogbox 90Setup menu (Ap

stopping recordingfrom the radio 68–69from the TV or video 101S-video, choosing as videosource 75–76S-video connectors 35,39–41S-video ports 35,

TVchoosing a connectiontype 82–83choosing as video source75–76controlling with theremote control 114recording from 97–103troubleshooting 122–129wa

4 With your fingertips, locate the two latches on the undersideof the computer’s case.Locate the two latches on the underside of the computer’scase wi

video windowadjusting TV viewing76–78changing the size of107–109Names pop-up menudoesn’t appear 127viewing channel names76, 86video window size, movi

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9Installing the Card and Software5 Pulling gently, swing the panel up and slip it out.Remember: Don’t walk around the room until you havefinished inst

6 There is a wire handle on the back of the logic board. Swingit down and use it to pull the logic board toward you.The logic board is plugged into a

11Installing the Card and SoftwareInstalling the TV/FM tuner card1 There is a ribbon cable inside the computer, held in placeunder the logic board tra

12Chapter 13 Attach the plug on the ribbon cable to the connector on theTV/FM tuner card.ConnectorRibbon cable plug

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13Installing the Card and Software4 Slide the TV/FM tuner card into place under the logic boardtray. Fit the edges of the card into both of the guides

5 Locate the TV/FM tuner card access cover on the inside ofthe plastic back panel.Note: If you purchased a new back panel, locate the accesscover on t

15Installing the Card and Software6 Remove the cover from its opening by squeezing togetherthe plastic tabs that hold it in place. Store the access co

Replacing the logic board1 Swing the wire handle on the logic board back up into itsstorage position, securing it under its catch. Then fit thelogic b

17Installing the Card and Software2 Press the reset button on the logic board. Then gently butfirmly push on the vertical plate until the logic board

18Chapter 13 Slip the three tabs at the top of the back panel into thematching grooves in the computer case.Note: If you purchased a different back pa

19Installing the Card and Software4 Then snap the bottom of the panel into place, making sure itis flush with the back of the computer.Snap the plasti

5 With a screwdriver, insert and gently tighten one of theprovided attachment screws in the hole just to the left of theTV/FM tuner card.Reinsert this

21Installing the Card and Software6 Reinsert the security screws on both sides of the back panel.Reinsert both security screws.

Making connections to the TV/FM tuner cardAfter installing the TV/FM tuner card by attaching the card tothe computer, you then attach an FM antenna an

iiiCONTENTSCommunications regulation information vPreface vii1 Installing the Card and Software 1What you should have 2Installing the TV/FM tu

23Installing the Card and Software3 Before you attach the TV cable, make sure it has an F-typecoaxial cable connector.Important Do not attach or detac

4 Using an F-type coaxial cable connector, connect the TV porton the right, marked by the icon, to a cable service or toa TV antenna.5 Reconnect any

25Installing the Card and Software6 Unfold the FM antenna and position it high for the bestreception.Attach the antenna to a wall in the position that

Installing the TV/FM tuner card in a modular computerIf your system has a separate monitor, like this one, continuewith the steps below. If the monito

27Installing the Card and Software3 Use a screwdriver to unscrew the access cover for the TV/FMtuner card port.4 Remove the access cover by pulling it

28Chapter 16 Reach into the access hole you just uncovered and gentlypull out the ribbon cable.7 Insert the ribbon cable plug into the connector on th

8 Gently slide the card into the access hole, with the ribboncable on the side of the card that’s facing down.Be sure that all the ribbon cable goes i

Making connections to the TV/FM tuner cardAfter installing the TV/FM tuner card by attaching the card tothe computer, you then attach an FM antenna an

3 Before you attach the TV cable, make sure it has an F-typecoaxial cable connector. Important Do not attach or detach the coaxial cable whilethe comp

4 Using an F-type coaxial cable connector, connect the TV porton the right, marked by the icon, to a cable service or toan antenna.Coaxial cable from

Choosing a video source 75Changing TV channels 76Adjusting the sound 77Adjusting the picture 806 Customizing the TV Tuner Settings 81Program

5 Reconnect the power cord and any cables you disconnectedat the start of this process.6 Unfold the FM antenna and position it high for the bestrecept

Connecting other video equipmentIf you want to see video on your computer from a VCR, laserdisc player, video camera, or other video equipment, younee

Determining which video connector you needCheck the video out port or ports on your video equipment.A video out port should look like one of the ports

Connecting video equipment if you use a composite (RCA plug) video connectorTo connect your video equipment you need one video cableand two audio cabl

1 Make sure that both the Macintosh and the video equipmentare turned off.2 Attach one end of the video cable to the video out port onthe video equipm

The video input card ports are exactly the same on acomputer with a built-in monitor, and the card itself is inabout the same position on the back of

Connecting video equipment if you use an S-video connectorTo connect your video equipment you need one video cablewith S-video connectors on both ends

1 Make sure that both the Macintosh and the video equipmentare turned off.2 Attach one end of the video cable to the video out port onthe video equipm

The video input card ports are exactly the same on acomputer with a built-in monitor, and the card itself is inabout the same position on the back of

Installing the softwareTo play TV and FM radio you use two separate applications.The Apple Video Player application lets you watch TV andvideo on your

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5 Click Install.6 Follow the instructions on the screen.The instructions on the screen tell you when you need toinsert the next software installer dis

Where to go from hereThe TV/FM tuner card is preset to display TV shows frombroadcast TV and to receive FM radio broadcasts.If you want to listen to t

This chapter contains most of the information you need touse the Apple FM Radio application program to listen to FMradio on your computer.You may find

Turning on the FM RadioTo turn on the radio, open the Apple FM Radio applicationprogram by double-clicking its icon. (The application is inthe Apple F

Turning off the FM radioTo turn off the FM radio, open the File menu and chooseQuit.Getting help on screenIf while using the Apple FM Radio applicatio

Tuning in to stationsYou can tune in to stations with the Apple FM Radioapplication much as you would with any radio—by pressingone of the tuning arro

Stepping through all stationsTo tune in to all available stations (whether or not they comein clearly), click the Up or Down arrows under Step. To cyc

Selecting stereo or mono soundThe Apple FM Radio is preset to play sound in stereophonic(stereo) sound if the station broadcasts in stereo. Somestatio

This chapter explains how to use the Apple FM Radioapplication program to give names to stations, to presetstations you want to listen to most frequen

Presetting stationsThis section describes how to preset stations so you cantune them in quickly.Tuning in to preset stationsAfter you assign preset st

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Assigning stations to the Preset StationbuttonsTo specify your favorite station as a preset station, followthese steps:1 Tune in to the station you wa

m Open the Options menu and choose Add Preset Stations.When the Preset Stations window appears, move it awayfrom the FM Radio window so that you can s

m In the Preset Stations window, type in the frequency of thestation you want assigned to that row. Note: If you just type the station’s call letters

Presetting stations automaticallyWhen you preset stations automatically, the Apple FM Radioapplication automatically assigns the clearest stations to

To preset the clearest stations by adding them automatically,follow these steps.1 Open the Options menu and choose Add Preset Stations.The Preset Stat

Labeling Preset Station buttonsThe Apple FM Radio application automatically displaysstations’ frequencies on the six main Preset Station buttonswhen y

m Call Letters—if you want the stations’ call letters to appearon the Preset Station buttons (usually the call letters are fourcapital letters, such a

Setting signal range and strengthYou can set your FM radio so that it searches within a certainsignal range or strength for the clearest signals whene

Choosing signal strengthBy choosing a signal strength, you can set the Apple FMRadio to seek or to automatically add stations that sendsignals of a ce

Setting other preferencesBesides selecting the type of station information you want tohave appear on the Preset Station buttons, you can alsochoose th

PREFACEThis manual tells you how to install and use the hardwareand software that are part of the Apple TV/FM Radio Systemso that you canm watch TV or

m To turn off the beep you hear when a new station issuccessfully preset, click in the Audio Confirmation ofPresets box to remove the X.After you’ve f

This chapter gives instructions for using the Apple FM Radioapplication to record radio sound onto your computer’shard disk. It also gives instruction

Compressing recordingsBefore you record, you may want to choose a compressionrate for your recording. Recordings that are not compressedhave high-qual

Remember: Compression affects the sound quality of yourrecording: the more compression you use, the less clearyour recording sounds.You can also click

2 Click the Record button in the FM Radio window.Immediately, the Record button turns into a Stop button andred light, and a “Recording time” counter

The Save Audio Recording dialog box appears.4 Specify a name for your recording and the location whereyou want to save it.You can also play back a rec

This chapter contains most of the information you need touse the Apple Video Player application program to watch TVor video on your computer. You also

Opening Apple Video PlayerTo use the Apple Video Player application program, open it by double-clicking its icon. (The application is in the Apple Vid

1This chapter explains how to install the TV/FM tuner cardand software you need to watch TV and listen to the radio onyour computer. You’ll find infor

Getting help on screenOn-screen help for the Apple Video Player application isavailable through the menu at the upper-right corner of the screen, mark

To be reminded of keyboard shortcuts you can use withApple Video Player, choose Apple Video Player Shortcutsfrom the h menu.Using a hot keyYou can als

Choosing a video sourceUsing the Apple Video Player application, you can eitherview TV signals that come through a cable or an antenna, orwatch a vide

3 Click the video source you want to use:m If you want to watch TV, click TV.m If you want to view video from a VCR or other devicethat’s attached to

m Type the channel number.When you use an arrow, you go to the next availableunlocked channel (a channel with unrestricted access). Togo to a locked (

m Press the Up Arrow key or Down Arrow key on the keyboard.(Make sure Apple Video Player is the active application, orthese keys won’t have any effect

The sound controls appear.3 Click the sound mode you want to use (Mono, SAP, or Stereo).The new mode takes effect immediately.Adjusting speaker balanc

Adjusting the pictureTo adjust the brightness, sharpness, contrast, and color ofthe picture:1 Choose Show Controls Window from the Windows menu.The Co

This chapter explains how to use the Apple Video Playerapplication program to give names to channels, protectchannels with a password, and set reminde

Programming channelsYour TV tuner card can receive channels picked up by yourantenna connection (channels 2 through 69) or cable serviceconnection (ch

2Chapter 1What you should haveCheck your package to make sure you have everything yousee here. Your package also contains floppy disks fromwhich you w

2 Open the Connection pop-up menu (under the channel list).3 Choose the connection you want.The channel list changes to a list of channels available w

Removing channels manuallyAlthough Auto Tune filters out channels that don’t send validsignals, it doesn’t remove channels that send valid butscramble

Locking channels: You may want to keep a channel in thechannel list, but restrict access to it. See “Locking andUnlocking Channels” and “Creating and

4 Select the channels you want to restore or add.To select several channels in a row, hold down the Shift keyand drag. To select channels scattered th

3 Select a channel from the channel list, then click Edit Name.Or, you can double-click the channel number or name.The Edit Name dialog box appears, w

Locking and unlocking channelsLocked channels appear in the channel list but don’t appearin the video window when you scan through the channels.1 Choo

4 Click Lock.The channels you selected are locked. Small locks appear atthe left of the locked channels’ numbers in the channel list.You can watch a l

Creating and changing a passwordYou can create a password to limit access to the ChannelSetup dialog box and locked channels. When you set apassword,

2 Type a word or phrase of up to 15 characters.You can also type a clue to help you remember thepassword. The clue appears every time anyone seekingac

2 Type the current password.If you’ve forgotten your password, see the next section,“Forgetting a Password.”As you type, the characters are replaced b