Apple 030-8681-A User Manual

AppleVideo SystemUser’s Manual

Installing the card in Style A1 Make sure you save any open documents and quit any openapplications. Then turn off the computer. m Choose Shut Down fr

3 Use a screwdriver to remove the screws from the back panel.Note: Your computer may have only two screws (on eitherside of the back panel) to remove.

4 With your fingertips, locate the two latches on the undersideof the computer’s case.With your fingertips, locate the two latches on the undersideof

5 Pulling gently, swing the panel up and slip it out.Remember: Don’t walk around the room until you havefinished installing the card and closed the co

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

7 Locate the video-in access cover on one side of the verticalplate attached to the logic board. Remove the cover fromthis opening by squeezing togeth

8 Remove the video input card from its static-proof bag.Handle the card by its edges in order to avoid touching theconnectors.9 Attach the grounding c

10 Making sure the grounding clip is on the card (as shown in step 9), plug the video input card firmly into the video-inslot on the logic board. Fit

11 Screw the card to the vertical plate on the logic board. (Usethe provided attachment screw.) 12Chapter 1

12 Swing the wire handle on the logic board back up into itsstorage position, securing it under its catch. Then fit thelogic board into the guide rail

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13 Press the reset button on the logic board. Then gently butfirmly push the board back into place within the computer.You will need to push a little

14 Slip the three tabs at the top of the back panel into thematching grooves in the computer case.15 Snap the bottom of the panel into place, making s

16 Reinsert the screws in the back panel.Note: As described earlier, your computer may have onlytwo screws to reinsert, one on either side of the back

18 Skip the steps that follow (“Installing the Card in Style B”),and the next section, “Installing the Card in a ModularComputer,” and go on to the se

3 If there are screws securing the back panel, remove themwith a screwdriver. Then press down with your thumbs toloosen the clips on either side of th

4 Pulling gently, swing the panel down and slip it out.19Installing the Card and Software and Connecting Video Equipment

5 Remove both retainer screws from the vertical plate behindthe back panel.Remember: Don’t walk around the room until you havefinished installing the

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

7 Locate the video-in access cover on one side of the verticalplate attached to the logic board. Remove the cover fromthis opening by squeezing togeth

8 Remove the video input card from its static-proof bag.Handle the card by its edges in order to avoid touching the connectors.9 Attach the grounding

iiiCONTENTSCommunications regulation information ivPreface vii1 Installing the Card and Software andConnecting Video Equipment 1What you should

10 Making sure the grounding clip is on the card (as shown in step 9), plug the video input card firmly into the video-inslot on the logic board. Fit

11 Screw the card to the vertical plate on the logic board. (Usethe provided attachment screw.) 25Installing the Card and Software and Connecting Vide

12 Swing the wire handle on the logic board back up into itsstorage position, securing it under its catch. Then fit thelogic board into the guide rail

13 Press the reset button on the logic board. Then gently butfirmly push the board back into place within the computer.You will need to push a little

14 Reinsert the retainer screws into the vertical plate on thelogic board.Reinsert both retainer screws into the vertical plate.28Chapter 1

15 Slip the tabs at the bottom of the back panel into thematching grooves in the computer case. Then press downon the clips and snap the top of the pa

16 If you removed security screws from the back panel in step 3, reinsert them.17 Reconnect any cables you disconnected at the start of thisprocess.Be

Installing the card in a modular computerIf your system has a separate monitor, like this one, continuewith the steps below. If the monitor is built i

3 Place your thumbs on the two tabs at the top of the plasticpanel, and press down.4 Pulling gently, swing the panel down and slip it out.Remove the b

5 If there are security screws on the vertical plate on the backof the computer, remove them with a screwdriver.6 Unplug the power cord from your comp

Communications regulation informationFCC statementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device in ac

8 Squeeze the plastic tabs on the video input port’s accesscover and pull the metal retainer so the access cover cancome off.Note: Your logic board ma

9 Remove the video input card from its static-proof bag.Hold the card by its edges to avoid touching any connectors.10 Attach the grounding clip to th

11 Locate the video-in slot on the logic board.12 Making sure the grounding clip is on the card (as shown in step 10), plug the video input card firml

13 Screw the card to the vertical plate on the logic board. (Usethe provided attachment screw.)37Installing the Card and Software and Connecting Video

14 Slip the base of the logic board into the guide rails inside the computer case and swing the handle back into itsstorage position.Swing the handle

15 Press the reset button on the logic board. Then gently butfirmly push the board back into place within the computer.You will need to push a little

16 If you removed security screws, reinsert and tighten themnow.17 Slip the three hooks at the base of the plastic back panel intothe grooves in the c

19 Reconnect the power cord and any cables you disconnectedat the start of this process.Because you pressed the reset button on the logic boardearlier

6 Follow the instructions on the screen.7 When the installation is complete, click Restart.You can now find the Apple Video Player icon in the AppleVi

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

This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use ofApple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors

Determining which video connector you needCheck the Video Out port or ports on your videoequipment. A Video Out port should look like one of theports

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

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

5 Insert the RCA plugs on the other end of the audio cablesinto the left (white) and right (red) sound input ports on thevideo input card. If you’re u

This chapter contains the information you need to set upand use the Apple Video Player application program. Topicsincludem opening the Apple Video Pla

Opening the Apple Video PlayerTo use the Apple Video Player application program, open itby double-clicking its icon in the Apple Video Player folder,i

If you’re viewing video on a secondary monitor: If youhave two monitors attached to your computer (one attachedto an expansion card in your computer),

PREFACEThis manual tells you how to install and use the video inputcard and software, and connect video equipment, so thatyou canm view video from a v

To be reminded of keyboard shortcuts you can use withApple Video Player, choose Apple Video Player Shortcutsfrom the Guide h menu in the upper-right c

The screen controls appear.3 Click the video source you want to use.Choose Video if your device is attached to the compositevideo input port on the vi

Adjusting the soundWhen you are watching video in the video window, you canadjust the sound’s volume, balance, and tone. Changing the sound volumeTher

Adjusting speaker balance and toneTo adjust the speaker balance, bass, or treble:1 Choose Show Controls Window from the Windows menu.2 Click the sound

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

Changing the video window sizeThere are several ways to change the size of the videowindow. You can make a choice from the Windows menu,use a keyboard

Using keyboard shortcutsThere are three keyboard shortcuts for changing the videowindow size:mx-1 sets the smallest size.mx-2 sets normal size.mx-3 se

Setting the video input standardThe video input standard determines how the Apple VideoPlayer application interprets video (S-video or composite)signa

Setting and using a “hot key” You can also open Apple Video Player by pressing a presetkey or combination of keys. When you press this “hot” key,you s

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

This chapter covers installing the video input card andsoftware. It also shows how to connect video equipment tothe card.If you purchased your compute

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

The capture controls appear.3 Wait until you see the image you want to capture.The Controls window can remain open without affectingwhat happens in th

Copy Video Display commandTo capture the current screen image by copying, chooseCopy Video Display from the Edit menu or press x-C.Important When you

2 Click one of the buttons under Movie Compression.None means that no compression takes place. Normal, thepreset choice, uses anywhere from 12% to 50%

2 Adjust the volume to your liking.Movies are captured at the current volume setting. Forexample, if the sound is muted, your recorded movie willnot h

6 Click Record.Recording begins and the Record button changes to a Stopbutton.7 Click Stop when you’ve recorded as much as you want.Important If you d

This chapter suggests what to do if problems occur whenyou’re using the video input card hardware and software. Warning If you have a problem with you

You see a blank screen when you change to videomode or when you first open Apple Video Player.m Be sure your video equipment is securely connected to

You don’t hear any sound.m Adjust the volume slider in the video window, or the volumecontrols on the front of your computer if you have them.m Check

What you should haveCheck your package to make sure you have both the video input card and an attachment screw. Your packagealso contains floppy disks

You have a dark or “rolling” picture.m Adjust the video screen controls. (Choose Show ControlsWindow from the Windows menu and click the video screeni

m Adjust the sound controls in the Controls window. (ChooseShow Controls Window from the Windows menu and clickthe sound icon.)m Turn up the volume co

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Your video input card is suitable for use with home-qualityvideo equipment. This chapter lists the specific technicalcharacteristics of the video card

Internal connectionsThe video input card can be used with the Apple MPEGMedia System card or Apple’s TV tuner card, or both.Video input characteristic

79Aadjustingsound volume 56speaker balance and tone 57video image 58Africa, standard video signalfor 61Americas, standard videosignal for 61Apple

Bback panel of a compactcomputerremoving 6–7, 18–19removing screws from5, 18replacing 15, 29, 40replacing screws on16, 28back panel of a modularcomp

composite video input porton video input card43, 46composite Video Out port onvideo equipment 44compression rate for movies66–67computers. See compac

Ggrounding clipappearance of 2attaching to S-video port10, 23, 35checking before installingcard 11, 24, 36purpose of 10Guide menu 53, 54Guide menu

MMemory control panel 67menusEdit menu 66Guide menu 53, 54Setup menu 61, 62Windows menu 54, 57,60, 64, 68, 73modular computer withexternal monito

Your compact computer may look like either of thecomputers pictured below; the steps for installing thecard vary slightly depending on which model you

S-video port on videoinput card 10, 23, 35,43–44, 49–50, 54–55TV tuner port 75video input port on videoinput card 47Video Out port on videoequipmen

Ssaving video imagesas PICT files 65on disk 64–65screen controls 55, 73screwsremovingfrom back of a modularcomputer 33from back panel of acompact

connecting videoequipment to 43,49–50connectors accepted by 49selecting as video source54–55Ttechnical information 77–78television. See TVtone, adj

capturingindividual images64–66keyboard shortcut for 66movies 66–69copying 66freezing and unfreezing64–65recording as movies67–69saving as PICT fil

viewingTV in video window 55video on a secondarymonitor 53virtual memory, turn offbefore recording video 67voltage output of videoequipment 73–74v

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