miroMEDIA Remote miroMEDIA Manager Tips & Tricks |
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| Issued : 07/18/1996 last Update : 10/14/1998 |
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1. miroMEDIA 3D/TV 1.1 Installation. 1.2 General information on running the board under Microsoft Windows95. 1.3 miroMEDIA 3D & miroMEDIA TV upgrade and Microsoft Windows95. 1.4 Some channels cannot be received with the miroMEDIA TV upgrade. 1.5 When calling up miroTELEVISION an error message appears because of wrong setting of resolution/depth of bit. 1.6 Searching for stations in miroTELEVISION does not store the TV stations automatically. 1.7 The Device Manager of Microsoft Windows 95 reports an address conflict with another compont or the miroMEDIA 3D. 1.8 No image appears on the TV set connected attached to the TV-out connector. 1.9 The refresh rate under Windows95 is too low and/or all possible resolutions are not available. 1.10 Under WindowsNT 3.51/4.0 only the 640x480 resolution is available. 1.11 Can I use the miroMEDIA TV upgrade under Microsoft WindowsNT 3.5x/4.0? 1.12 Can miroMEDIA 3D/TV be used to record video sequences (e.g. from the TV tuner)? 1.13 Microsoft DirectX 1.14 Microsoft Windows95 OEM Service Release2 (4.00.950b) 1.15 Microsoft Windows 98 2. miroMEDIA Manager 2.1 Installation. 2.2 The miroMEDIA 3D cannot be selected in the hardware configuration. 2.3 A satellite receiver or a video recorder connected to the antenna input is not detected during station search. 2.4 How to save videotext pages. 2.5 Can the miroMEDIA Manager also be installed under Windows3.xx? 2.6 The TV tuner option cannot be started. 2.7 The miroMEDIA Manager cannot be controlled with the miroMEDIA Remote, but the mouse pointer can be moved with the remote control. 2.8 The TV tuner image remains black after a repeated program search. 2.9 MPEG- and Video - CD sequences will be played back jerkily 3. miroMEDIA Remote 3.1 Installation 3.2 Problems with the mouse pointer (e.g. jerking, jumping). 3.3 The remote control does not function in combination with a Logitech mouse. 3.4 There is no driver for Windows3.xx on the installation CD-ROM. 3.5 The remote control does not function in connection with a PS/2 mouse. 3.6 Microsoft Windows 98 4. What else can you do 5. Driver Updates 6. Appendix: Videotext Hotkeys  1. miroMEDIA 3D/TV 1.1 Installation. For information on installing the driver software, refer to the User´s Guide (located on the CD-ROM in the Adobe Acrobat Reader format in the MANUAL directory), the Quick Installation Guide or the hints which appear during the installation. Very Important: Make sure to read the readme.txt file on the Windows drivers installation. This file is included in the Windows driver software package. The appropriate Windows driver software is located on the CD-ROM in the directory \DISKSETS\WIN95 and/or \DISKSETS\MEDIA 3D. 1.2 General information on running the board under Windows 95. For using the full miroMEDIA 3D function range, install the current Windows 95 driver software V3.00 as well as the DirectX3a extension by Microsoft. `miroMEDIA 3D´ has to appear as Display Adapter.Information on DirectX: After installing this extension an original S3 Virge driver is enabled, by default. In this case, the miroMEDIA 3D has to be enabled afterwards or the miro driver software has to be installed. Keep in mind that the miroMEDIA 3D requires a free IRQ. The used interrupt can be identified in Control Panel/ System/ Device Manager/Display Adapter/ miroMEDIA 3D/ Ressources. Please check the IRQ settings if necessary in the bios-setup of the mainboard. The option ´PCI VGA Palette Snoop´ should be set to ´disable´ in the mainboard bios-setup. On some system combined with a S3-Virge based vga card the screen output can be disturbed (different kind of effects). In such a case, the option ´Peer Concurrency´ in the bios-setup of the mainboard must be set to ´Disabled´. 1.3 miroMEDIA 3D & miroMEDIA TV upgrade and Microsoft Windows95. For using the miroMEDiA 3D in combination with the miroMEDIA TV upgrade, the system software V2.00 ( or higher) is required. At present, this combination can be used only under Windows95.
1.4 Some channels cannot be received with the miroMEDIA TV upgrade. This problem is only known for miroMEDIA TV upgrade boards which have a TEMIC tuner type. This tuner can be indentified by a label on the tuner (rectangular case). This is a white/yellow label TEMIC printed on it. To solve this problem a bugfix is available in the miro mailbox (paragraph 5) as well as in the internet. You need the file tv_temic.zip. 1.5 When calling up miroTELEVISION an error message appears because of wrong setting of resolution/ depth of bit. Please deinstall the system-software of the miroMEDIA 3D/TV and close Windows 95 in the DOS mode. If necessary please delete the following files manually: \WINDOWS\MIROTV.DAT \WINDOWS\MIROTELE.INI \WINDOWS\MIRO.INI \WINDOWS\MMMCFG.INI \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MMMCFG.DAT \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MMMCFG.DLL \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RFM*.DLL \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MIRO.DRV \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MIRODD16.DLL \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MIRODD32.DLL \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MIROHW.DLL \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MIROMCI.DRV \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MIROMINI.VXD \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MIROTTI.DLL \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MIROTV.DAT \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WTMIRO.DLL \WINDOWS\MIRO\COMMON\MIROHW.INI \WINDOWS\MIRO\COMMON\MIROTELE.* \WINDOWS\MIRO\COMMON\MTELE*.DLL \WINDOWS\MIRO\COMMON\VTX.* \WINDOWS\MIRO\INSTALL\*.* \WINDOWS\INF\MIRODISP.INF Afterwards start Windows95 and install the actual Windows95 system-software V3.00 for the miroMEDIA 3D/TV. 1.6 Searching for stations in miroTELEVISION does not store the TV stations automatically. If you are using the miroMEDIA TV upgrade + miroMEDIA 3D in combination with the TEMIC tuner, searching the stations with miroTELEVISION (V2.5) does not store the TV stations automatically. In this case, please add the stations manually. This problem will be removed with the next driver release. 1.7 The Device Manager of Microsoft Windows 95 reports an address conflict with another compont or the miroMEDIA 3D. In the Device Manager under "Other components" remove the device compatible with VGA. 1.8 No image appears on the TV set connected attached to the TV-out connector. Please keep in mind that a simultaneous display on the monitor as well as on a connected TV set is impossible. To enable the display on a TV set, proceed as follows: Windows95: Please click the TV button in miroPINBOARD. In case this button is not available, please configure the keys using the miroPINBOARD configuration. DOS: Please call up the vga2tv.exe program (\miro\common directory). This program is resident in the memory and can be called up with different options (see vga2tv.txt). vga2tv.exe must not be used in the DOS Prompt. Make sure that the miroMEDIA 3D and the TV-set have been connected correctly. The TV out connector (Cinch) must be connected to the Video-In connector or an Euro-Scart connector. An antenna input cannot be used. 1.9 The refresh rate under Windows95 is too low and/or all possible resolutions are not available. Please install a miro monitor or a multi-frequency monitor from the miro driver software (suitable for the maximum horizontal frequency). 1.10 Under WindowsNT 3.51/4.0 only the 640x480 resolution is available. Please select a suitable monitor with the help of the miroMONITOR Select tool (Device Manager). 1.11 Can I use the miroMEDIA TV upgrade under Microsoft WindowsNT 3.5x/4.0? No! The miroMEDIA TV upgrade is not supported within WindowsNT systems. 1.12 Can miroMEDIA 3D/TV be used to record video sequences (e.g. from the TV tuner)? No! There is no capture-device driver available for the miroMEDIA TV upgrade. It´s only possible to capture single frames with miroTELEVISION or miroMEDIA Manager. 1.13 Microsoft DirectX The actual Windows95 system-software V3.00 of the miroMEDIA 3D meet the specifications of DirectX 3a. This software can also be used with DirectX versions higher 3 if you install in the following order: 1. Installation of the DirectX driver - after that - 2. Installation of the miro Driver Software. 1.14 Microsoft Windows95 OEM Service Release2 (4.00.950b) To run the miroMEDIA 3D/TV with Microsoft Windows95 OSR2 you must install the actual Windows95 system-software V3.00. 1.15 Microsoft Windows 98 We have tested succesfully the actual Windows95 driver V3.00 for the miroMEDIA 3D + miroMEDIA TV upgrade within Windows 98 and DirectX5 or DirectX6. 2. miroMEDIA Manager 2.1 For information on how to install the driver software, refer to the Quick Installation Guide and the messages appearing during the installation procedure. 2.2 The miroMEDIA 3D cannot be selected in the hardware configuration. The miroMEDIA 3D will be offered from Version 2.00 of the miroMEDIA manager in the hardware range. 2.3 A satellite receiver or VCR connected to the antenna input is not detected while searching the stations. The incoming signal from the device is probably too weak. A special tool which can be used to select an eligible channel for the device is available free of charge in the miro mailbox (MEDIA area, file: tvtst16.zip). This allows you to adjust the device in question to this channel. In addition, check the type of connection of the components. The miroMEDIA 3D cannot receive composite and/or SVHS signals at its antenna input. 2.4 How to save videotext pages. The videotext pages can be saved in various formats or copied into the clip board via a key combination (see appendix) and/or mouse-key combination (see below). Keep in mind that some of the key combinations may already be assigned to other functions by other active applications. 2.5 Can the miroMEDIA Manager also be installed under Windows3.xx? The miroMEDIA Manager was specifically developed only for Windows95. The application can also be installed under Windows3.xx, though. However, you may experience some problems when running it under Windows3.xx. 2.6 The TV tuner option cannot be started. It is important to install the TV driver as well when installing the Windows driver for miroMEDIA View. The TV driver is not marked as a default for selection and may have to be installed afterwards. 2.7 The miroMEDIA Manager cannot be operated with the miroMEDIA Remote but the mouse pointer can be moved with the remote control. Check the hardware configuration of the miroMEDIA Manager. Make sure that the miroMEDIA Remote component was added to the current hardware selection with the help of the application ´Add new hardware´ (miroMEDIA Manager program group). 2.8 The TV tuner image remains black after a repeated program search. No need to worry. The station search is nevertheless repeated correctly. 2.9 MPEG and Video-CDs sequences will be played back jerkily. Kindly de-activate the miroPINBOARD or use a newer version of the Xing-MPEG Player. 3. miroMEDIA Remote 3.1 Installation You can install the Windows95 driver for the miroMEDIA Remote with the help of the hardware assistant in the program group Control Panel/Add New Hardware (except in connection with a PS/2 mouse). Choose the manual hardware selection and then the item "Other Devices". Now, enter the path \DISKSETS\REMOTE from one of the two miro installation CD-ROMs by selecting "Have Disk", "Browse". 3.2 Problems with the mouse pointer (e.g. jerking, jumping). Do not expose the receiver to direct sunlight or artificial light. 3.3 The remote control does not function in combination with a Logitech mouse. We are already aware of a few cases of problems in combination with Logitech mouse drivers. Install a Microsoft compatible mouse driver instead. 3.4 There is no driver for Windows 3.xx on the installation CD-ROM. The miroMEDIA Manager and the miroMEDIA Remote were only developed specifically for Windows95. There is no Windows3.xx driver. 3.5 The remote control does not function in combination with a PS/2 mouse. Important: You must not install the Windows95 VXD driver for the miroMEDIA Remote. If you have already installed this driver, delete the ´miroMEDIA Remote´ entry under the MOUSE section in the Windows95 Device Manager. With the help of the ´Add New Hardware´ application (miroMEDIA Manager program group), add the miroMEDIA Remote component to the current hardware selection. Then, with the ´User Configuration´ (miroMEDIA Manager program group) in the Remote menu, select the correct COM port (COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4) for the receiver. 3.6 Microsoft Windows 98 We have tested succesfully the miroMEDIA Remote with driver ver. 3.0 and Windows 98 without any problems. We recommend first to install a serial standard mouse driver and after that enter the device manager - mouse - driver actualize. Locate the mdremote.inf file of the miro driver and install it. Connect the miroMEDIA Remote adapter on Com Port 1 with a serial mouse. 4. What else can you do If it is not possible to solve your problem on your own, you can phone the miro Support Hotline. You can also send a fax or E-Mail with a description of the problem to miro Technical Support. If you want to contact miro's Technical Support, please be ready to provide the following information and/or make sure to specify this information in your fax:
miro Technical Support 5. Driver Updates 6. Appendix Videotext Hotkeys Keyboard Einfg/Ins: Preset Up Entf/Del: Preset Down Pos 1: Channel Up End: Channel Down Bild/Page Up, "+": Page Up Bild/Page Down, "-": Page Down Cursor Left: Subpage Down Cursor Right: Subpage Up Cursor Up: Pageselektor Up Cursor Down: Pageselektor Down Enter: Selection of marked Videotext page Ctrl - T: Transparency on/off (not supported) Ctrl - B: Copy page as bitmap to clipboard Ctrl - C: Copy page as text to clipboard Ctrl - F: Save page in "<recordingpath>\teletext.txt" (Text) Ctrl - P: Print page Ctrl - H: Hidden text on/off Ctrl - N: Flashnews on/off ESC: Hide() Numbers: Enter pagenumbers Backspace: Backspace delete of pagenumbers entered via Keyboard Mouse Left Down Highlighting of valid pagenumbers Left Up Selection of highlighted pagenumbers Middle Down Copy page into clipboard (Text) Middle Down + Shift Save page in "<recordingpath>\\teletext.txt" (Text) Middle Down + Ctrl Copy page into clipboard (Bitmap) Middle Down + Shift + Ctrl Print page Instead of Middle Down also Double click can be used.. Remote-Mouse Power Hide() Prog +/- Change Channel Vol +/- Volume (not yet supported) Mute Audio on/off (not yet supported) Left/Right Next/Previous Page Up/Down Pageselector up/down OK Selection of marked page All information provided by miro concerning products in this system has been carefully checked in advanced. However, the information provided here does not represent a guarantee of product characteristics. |
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