Getting started, Chapter 1 – ATI Technologies X800 User Manual

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CHAPTER 1:

Getting Started

Welcome to the convergence of your PC with TV and video. The All-in-
Wonder® X800 PCI Express® Series of graphics cards add TV, Personal
Video Recording, and powerful video acceleration to your PC. TV-on-
Demand™ and several other software features are included to enhance your
television experience.

When attached to a video camera, your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express®
Series can add time-lapse video recording to your PC for security
applications. Your card’s advanced video recording and editing features also
give you video CD and DVD authoring capability.

You can use your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® Series card to
connect your computer to a television. This feature is ideal for playing games,
giving presentations, watching movies, and browsing the Internet.

The All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® Series also turns your PC into an
intelligent TV with the following features:

TV-on-Demand™

ThruView™

MulTView™

TV Magazine™

EazyLook™

Zoom and Pan

Scheduled Viewing

Channel Scanning

Video Recording

Closed Captioning with
HotWords™

Program Transcript Recording (North
America only)

Interactive Program Guide (in
selected countries)

Personal Video Recorder with Real-
Time Video Compression

Remote Wonder™ USB RF
Remote Control (optional)

AC-3 Digital Audio Playback
supporting Dolby® 5.1 surround
sound

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