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FCC NOTICE This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial, industrial or business environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction.........................................................................................1 Features.......................................................................................................................... 1 What’s in the Package.................................................................................................... 4 What You Can Do with the AVerKey500 Pro ............................................................... 5
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Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AVerKey500 Pro. We are certain you will find this product a useful video presentation tool that is highly suitable for your business and multimedia applications. This chapter gives you an overview of what the AVerKey500 Pro can do. You will also find a list of the system requirements needed to use the product. Features • Display Computer Images on TV The AVerKey500 Pro can convert computer images into video format (Composite, S-video
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AVerMedia AVerKey500 Pro User’s Manual • Remote Mouse and Remote Control in One The remote control unit allows you to give your presentation from up to 7 meters (23 feet) away. With the built-in remote mouse, you can roam around the classroom or conference room freely and still be able to control your presentation. • Touch-Button Panel Control Just in case the remote control is lost, you can still operate the AVerKey500 Pro through the Touch Button Panel Control. All major control funct
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Chapter 1 Introduction - Traditional Zoom and Pan Users can zoom in (200%) the computer screen on TV and pan around freely to any part of the screen. - Area Zoom This function cuts the screen into 9 parts and allows you to select the desired part through the available buttons on the remote control. - AVerMedia POINTER Zoom You can point to a key area in your presentation using AVerMedia Pointer and then enlarge that area. (AVerKey500 Pro only supports this function for VGA resolutio
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AVerMedia AVerKey500 Pro User’s Manual What’s in the Package Your AVerKey500 Pro package includes the following : AC Power Adapter Unit S-Video Cable AVerKey500 Pro Scan Converter This User’s and Manual Remote Control (batteries included) AV Cable 2 ADB Cables (for Macintosh) Computer 2 RS-232 Cables Extension Cable 2 PS2 Cables (for IBM PC and (for IBM PC and (for IBM PC and compatibles) compatibles) compatibles) Optional Accessories : SCART Cab
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Chapter 1 Introduction What You Can Do with the AVerKey500 Pro • Business Conference Room Presentation • Classroom Presentation • Trade Show Presentation • Software Training Tape Recording • Advertisement • Multimedia and Video Production And more!! System Requirements To use the AVerKey500 Pro, you will need : • IBM PC or compatibles; • Any Macintosh supporting standard display modes : 512 x 384 at 24KHz ; 640 x 480 at 31KHz or 35KHz ; 832 x 624 at 48KHz ; up to 1024 x 768 at
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Setup This chapter will show you how to install the AVerKey500 Pro to an IBM compatible PC, Macintosh computer and NEC 98 PC. The Back Panel The ports on the back panel of the AVerKey500 Pro are for connecting the converter to the computer and graphics display monitor. The figure and descriptions below specify what device should go into each port. POWER : Plug the AC Power Adapter to this port. VGA IN : For IBM PC or compatible : This port conn
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Setup MONITOR : Connect the VGA or Macintosh display monitor to this port. A Monitor Adapter is needed to connect the Macintosh display monitor. (The Monitor Adapter is provided as an optional accessory.) MOUSE/ADB : For IBM PC or compatible : If you need to use your wired mouse, connect the mouse to this port. Use the supplied RS-232 Cable to connect a Microsoft compatible mouse to this port. For Macintosh : Connect the ADB devices (e.g.
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AVerMedia AVerKey500 Pro User’s Manual Installing AVerKey500 Pro to an IBM PC Follow the setup diagram and procedure below to install the AVerKey500 Pro to an IBM compatible PC. Connect the AVerKey500 Pro to the PC. Plug one end of the supplied Computer Extension Cable to the AVerKey500 Pro “VGA IN” port and the other end to the PC’s VGA port. Connect the VGA monitor to AVerKey500 Pro. Plug the VGA monitor cable to the AVerKey500 Pro “MONITOR” port. If you are using a SCART RGB mon
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Setup Connecting a Wired Mouse The AVerKey500 Pro remote control already provides a remote mouse which allows you to control your presentations. If you still need to use a wired mouse, make sure it is Microsoft compatible. If you have an IBM PC mouse or another mouse type, check if it can be switched to Microsoft mouse mode. Follow the diagram and instructions below to connect a wired mouse to the AVerKey500 Pro. PS2 Mouse PS2 Cable PS2 2 Ca
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AVerMedia AVerKey500 Pro User’s Manual Installing AVerKey500 Pro to a Macintosh or PowerPC Connect the supplied Computer Extension Cable to the AVerKey500 Pro “VGA IN” port. Attach the Computer Adapter to the other end of the Computer Extension Cable. Then, plug the Computer Adapter along with the attached Computer Extension Cable to the monitor port on the back panel of your Macintosh PC. (Note : The Computer Adapter is provided as an optional accessory.) Attach the Monitor Adap
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Setup If you are using a SCART RGB monitor, connect it to the AVerKey500 Pro “SCART RGB” port by using a SCART RGB Cable. (Note : The SCART RGB Cable is an optional accessory cable supplied with the AVerKey500 Pro.) Plug the supplied AC Power Adapter into the AVerKey500 Pro “POWER” port. Connecting a Wired Mouse Connect the supplied ADB Cable to the AVerKey500 Pro “MOUSE/ADB” port. Disconnect the keyboard and other attached accessories from y
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AVerMedia AVerKey500 Pro User’s Manual Connecting a TV Monitor and Video Source Use the connectors at the side panel of the AVerKey500 Pro to connect a TV monitor (or any video monitor). If you have a video source such as a VCR, laserdisc player or video camera originally connected to your TV monitor, you can also connect the video source to the AVerKey500 Pro. To output your computer presentation to a TV monitor : S-OUT : If you have a TV monitor that uses the S-video standard, connect
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Chapter 3 Using the AVerKey500 Pro This chapter will show you how to use the Remote Control Unit and Touch Button Control Panel of the AVerKey500 Pro. Here, you will also learn how to operate the remote mouse, highlight important points in your presentation, and use the various zoom functions of AVerKey500 Pro. The Remote Control Unit The AVerKey500 Pro Remote lets you control your presentation from over 7 meters (23 feet) away. To use the remote control, first insert the supplied batte
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Chapter 3 Using the AVerKey500 Pro POWER : Switches the AVerKey500 Pro on/off. RESET : Restores the AVerKey500 Pro to original factory settings. SHARPNESS : Press the + button to increase the sharpness level. Press the button to decrease the - sharpness level. BRIGHTNESS : Press the + button to increase the brightness level. Press the button to decrease the - brightness level. OVERSCAN : Toggles between Underscan and Overscan. Overscan displays the computer image on TV to
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AVerMedia AVerKey500 Pro User’s Manual MOUSE CONTROL : The big round button on the remote is the MOUSE CONTROL button. Mouse Control Button In Remote Mouse mode: Use this button to move the mouse cursor or a selected object (e.g. icon or window). In AVerKey500 Pro mode: Use this button to : • Pan (move) around the computer image on TV. • Move the AVerMedia Pointer (or line) around the TV screen. • Highlight other areas of your presentation. L.DRAW : Use L.DRAW with the MOUSE
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Chapter 3 Using the AVerKey500 Pro AREA ZOOM : Provides quick selection of the screen area to magnify. The Area Zoom function divides the computer image on the TV into 9 parts and allows you to select the desired part to zoom. Refer to the section, Different Types of Zoom, for more details. POINT (AVerMedia Pointer) : This button functions just like a laser pointer. SPOT (AVerMedia Spot) : Press this button to highlight a certain area in your presentation. The highlighted area wil
