Avermedia AVerKey 3 Plus User manual
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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 no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures :
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION ON MODIFICATIONS
To comply with the limits for the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device must
be installed in computer equipment certified to comply with the Class B limits. All cables used to connect the
computer and peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified computers or non-
shielded cables may result in interference to radio or television reception.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
CE NOTICE
This is a Class B product.
DISCLAIMER
No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the contents of this
documentation, its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Information
presented in this documentation has been carefully checked for reliability; however, no responsibility is assumed
for inaccuracies. The information contained in this documentation is subject to change without notice.
In no event will AVerMedia be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out
of the use or inability to use this product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
TRADEMARKS
AVerMedia and AVerKey are registered trademarks of AVerMedia TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. IBM PC is a
registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of
Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
All other products or corporate names mentioned in this documentation are for identification and explanation
purposes only, and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
COPYRIGHT
©1998 by AVerMedia TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means
without the written permission of AVerMedia TECHNOLOGIES, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.................................................................................... 1
Product Highlights.................................................................................................1
What’s in the Package ...........................................................................................2
Features and Specifications ...................................................................................2
System Requirements ............................................................................................3
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Setup .................................................... 4
The AVerKey3 Plus Back Panel ...........................................................................4
Connecting to an IBM PC and VGA Monitor .......................................................5
Connecting to a Macintosh Computer and Display Monitor.................................5
Connecting to a SCART RGB Monitor.................................................................7
Connecting the TV ................................................................................................7
Chapter 3 Using the AVerKey3 Plus.............................................................. 8
Using the Remote Control .....................................................................................8
Touch Button Panel .............................................................................................11
The LED Panel ....................................................................................................11
Zoom Functions...................................................................................................12
Normal Zoom...............................................................................................12
AVerMedia Area Zoom...............................................................................13
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 14
Appendix Supported Display Modes............................................................ 16
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AVerKey3 Plus. We are certain you will find
this product a useful video presentation tool that is highly suitable for your
business and multimedia applications. To get you started, this chapter briefly
describes what the AVerKey3 Plus has to offer and lists the system
requirements needed in order to use this product.
Product Highlights
The AVerKey3 Plus is an external PC/MAC-to-TV scan converter. It can
convert computer images into video format and display them on any TV
monitor or large-screen LCD projector. True Plug & Play with no software
drivers required, the AVerKey3 Plus is compatible with all computers,
notebooks and operating systems.
AVerKey3 Plus offers many exciting features to enhance your presentations :
1. Remote Control and Touch Button Control Panel
The AVerKey3 Plus gives extra mobility to the presenter with its infrared
remote control. You can move around the room and control your presentation
with the remote.
Just in case you misplace the remote control, you can still give your
presentation. With a control panel located on the AVerKey3 Plus unit, you can
directly access major functions.
2. Area Zoom
This function divides your VGA screen into 9 separate sections and lets you
easily zoom in or out on individual sections of interest.
3. Superior Image Quality
With resolutions up to 1024 x 768, wider horizontal and vertical frequencies
(24KHz ~ 65KHz and 50Hz ~ 100Hz respectively) and over 16 million colors,
you're guaranteed to receive clear and professional images.
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What’s in the Package
Your AVerKey3 Plus package includes the following :
Features and Specifications
Features
•Plug and Play, no software drivers required
•Compatible with all PCs, MACs and Laptops
•Wireless remote control access to all functions
•Touch-button control panel
•Supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768 (PC and MAC) with 16.7 million colors
•Up to 7 levels of flicker-filter selection for sharpness control
•Simultaneous display on computer and TV monitors (Supports all VGA
monitors and MultiScan MAC monitors)
•Traditional Zoom (2x) and Pan
•Exclusive AVerMedia Area Zoom
•Zoom sharpness control
This User’s
Manual
AVerKey3 Plus Scan
Converter & Remote Control
(2 batteries included)
VGA Cable
AV Cable
AC Power Adapter Unit
S-Video Cable
Mac Monitor
Adapter
Mac VGA
Adapter
12” and 14” Dummy
Terminators
(for MAC)
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•Screen freeze/unfreeze
•Full-screen underscan/overscan (underscan up to 1024 x 768)
•Wide-range picture width and height adjustment
•Horizontal/vertical picture positioning
•Horizontal/vertical screen panning
•TV brightness control
•Supports Composite/S/RGB video output
•Auto-Save
Specifications
Input Signal: VGA, RGB or MAC
Horizontal frequency : 24KHz - 65KHz
Vertical frequency : 50Hz - 100Hz
Output Signal: Composite video, S-video, Computer monitor (PC or MAC)
pass-thru output, SCART RGB video output
Power Supply: 7.5VDC Power Adapter
Dimensions: Base unit : 5.95" x 4.76" x 1.45"
Remote control : 7.24" x 2.2" x 0.65"
Weight: 0.77 lb. (349 grams)
Compliance: FCC Class B
System Requirements
To use the AVerKey3 Plus, you will need :
•IBMPC 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 60KHz
(MAC systems without the monitor output require a Power-R or Appleadapter)
NOTE: AVerKey3 Plus should in theory support any computer and display
systems with a vertical display frequency range of 50Hz to 100Hz and
a horizontal display frequency of 24KHz to 65KHz. However, due to
different custom hardware configurations and the wide variety of
connectors used on various systems, we cannot guarantee that
AVerKey3 Plus will function properly.
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Chapter 2 Hardware
Installation and
Setup
The AVerKey3 Plus Back Panel
The ports on the back panel of the AVerKey3 Plus are for connecting the
converter to the system unit and graphics display monitor. The figure and
descriptions below specify what device should go into each port. (Text
describing each port are printed at the bottom side of the converter.)
POWER (7.5V) : Plug the AC Power Adapter to this port.
VGA IN : For IBM PC or compatible :
This port connects the AVerKey3 Plus to the IBM
compatible PC’s VGA port via the supplied VGA Cable.
For Macintosh :
This port connects the AVerKey3 Plus to the Macintosh
computer's monitor port. Use the supplied VGA Cable
and Mac VGA Adapter to connect.
VGA OUT : The computer monitor should be connected to this port.
You need to use the supplied Mac Monitor Adapter to
connect the Macintosh monitor.
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Connecting to an IBM PC and VGA
Monitor
1. Connect the AVerKey3 Plus to the PC.
Plug one end of the supplied VGA Cable to the AVerKey3 Plus “VGA IN” port
and the other end to the PC’s VGA port.
2. Connect the VGA monitor to AVerKey3 Plus.
Plug the VGA monitor cable to the AVerKey3 Plus “VGA OUT” port.
3. Plug the supplied AC Power Adapter into the AVerKey3 Plus “POWER” port.
Connecting to a Macintosh Computer
and Display Monitor
1. Use the supplied VGA Cable and the Mac VGA Adapter to connect AVerKey3
Plus to the Macintosh computer.
•Plug one end of the VGA Cable to the AVerKey3 Plus “VGA IN” port.
•Attach the Mac VGA Adapter to the other end of the VGA Cable.
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•Connect the VGA Cable with the attached Mac VGA Adapter to the
monitor port on the back panel of your Macintosh computer.
2. Connect your Macintosh monitor to the AVerKey3 Plus.
•Disconnect the monitor from the computer.
•Then, attach the Mac Monitor Adapter to the monitor cable.
•Connect the monitor cable with the attached Mac Monitor Adapter to the
AVerKey3 Plus “VGA OUT” port.
3. If you do not intend to use a computer monitor with your Macintosh computer,
you will need to connect a dummy terminator to the AVerKey3 Plus “VGA
OUT” port. In general, a 14” terminator is used. A 12” terminator is only used
with software that requires it.
Terminators are used with Macintosh and laptops when no external monitor is
used.
4. Plug the supplied AC Power Adapter into the AVerKey3 Plus “POWER” port.
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Connecting to a SCART
RGB Monitor
If you are using a SCART RGB
monitor, you can connect it to the
SCART RGB port at the side panel
of the AVerKey3 Plus using a SCART
RGB Cable. (Refer to the setup
diagram at the right.)
Connecting the TV
To display the computer screen on TV (or any video monitor), you will need to
connect the TV to one of the ports at the AVerKey3 Plus side panel.
If the TV set uses the
composite video standard,
connect the TV to the
AVerKey3 Plus “VIDEO” port
using the supplied AV Cable.
If the TV set uses the S-
video standard, connect the
TV to the AVerKey3 Plus
“S-VHS” port using the
supplied S-Video Cable.
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Chapter 3 Using the AVerKey3
Plus
This chapter will show you how to use the Remote Control Unit and Touch
Button Control Panel of the AVerKey3 Plus. At the end of this chapter, you
will find details on using the zoom functions of the AVerKey3 Plus.
Using the Remote Control
To use the remote control, first insert the batteries (2 size “AA” batteries are
provided) into the battery compartment at the back of the remote.
The Infrared Sensor is located at the front panel of the AVerKey3 Plus (see
figure below). While using the remote, aim it at the infrared sensor.
The figure and descriptions on the following pages show you how to use the
remote control.
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