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CHAPTER 1:
Getting Started
Welcome to the convergence of your PC with TV and video. The All-In-
Wonder® X1800 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® X1800 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® X1800 Series card to connect your
computer to a television. This feature is ideal for playing games, giving
presentations, watching movies, and browsing the Internet.
All-In-Wonder® X1800 Series 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 remote
control (optional)
AC-3 digital audio playback
supporting Dolby® 5.1 surround
sound