.___ ___ _ _ ___ / _> ___ ._ _ _ ___ ___ ___ ___ _ _ |_ _|| | | |_ _| _ _ ._ _ ___ _ _ | <_/\<_> || ' ' |/ ._>/ . |/ ._><_> || '_> | | | ' | | | | | || ' |/ ._>| '_> `____/<___||_|_|_|\___.\_. |\___.<___||_| |_| |__/ |_| `___||_|_|\___.|_| <___' Welcome to my Gamegear TV Tuner guide. Since I'm in the UK, I writing about the PAL version of the TV Tuner. Version 1.2, last updated 16/10/03 by Sprite4n/Captain Doormat <----Sections----> 1. Your TV Tuner-which bits do what 2. Using the TV Tuner 2.1 -Inserting 2.2 -Tuning 2.3 -Obtaining the best possible picture 2.4 -Removing 2.5 -Storing 3. FAQ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Which bits do what ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Look at the top of your TV Tuner. Here you will see numerous things. In the centre, you have a switch, labeled UHF and VHF. UHF stands for 'Ultra High Frequency'. You have to slide the switch to the left under UHF to be able to watch television broadcasts. VHF, on the other hand, stands for 'Very High Frequency'. This is the sort of thing Radios use, so, potentially, you could listen to radio on the Gamegear, although I have never had it working. On the right is a 3.5mm hole, labeled EXT. ANT. Here, you can plug in an External Antenna. If you are good with electronics, it is possible to solder a cable so it ends with a 3.5mm jack, allowing you to watch the television from an external aerial, probably resulting in a better picture, especially if the aerial it is connected to the one on your roof! I tried this, and as result the picture is just as good as you normal televsion. On the left of the TV Tuner, is another 3.5mm jack, labeled A/V IN. This stands for Audio Visual Input. The last labeled item is a little sliding wheel. This is labeled 'Tuning'. Slide this up or down while the TV Tuner is on (more on that later), to search for different channels-the only channels you can get are BBC1, BBC2, ITV1, Channel 4, and possibly Channel 5 in some areas(In England). You do not need a TV license to use the TV Tuner. On the right, is a peculiar looking dial, labeled 'Color'. Use your finger nail to catch the slots and twist it round to adjust the colour. You see the 9 1/2 centimetre metal bar? This is the aerial. Gently squeeze the circular plate at the end while holding the metal bar still, and firmly pull it. This will extend it to about 80 centimetres. You may want to pull from the firmer bits of the metal after pulling the metal plate out 10 centimetres or so, to avoid pulling it off. Look at the back if your TV Tuner. Notice a loose piece of plastic that says 'push'. This is to firmly secure it while it is in your Gamegear, so to take it out, you need to push the plastic and pull it upwards. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Using your TV Tuner ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <----2.1 Inserting----> Hold your Gamegear console firmly with one hand, so you are facing the back. Now, hold your TV Tuner so that you are facing the back of that. too. Loosely place the rectangular bit of plastic in the cartridge slot. Hold it all up, then firmly push it in (You may want to take out the protective plastic lump from the Gamegear's EXT port). You will hear a 'click' when it is in all the way. Extend your aerial. Switch the TV Tuner to, UHF, then turn on the Gamegear. <----2.2 Tuning----> You will be greeted by a loud static noise and a static screen, and a grey/white bar at the bottom of the screen. This is normal. Turn the tuning wheel to tune in to different channels. ----Anglia---- BBC1- 4 or 50 BBC2-45 ITV1 Anglia-24 Channel 4-30 or 47 Channel 5-Unknown ****Know the frequencies for your area? E-mail me! captaindoormat@hotmail.com**** <----2.3 Obtaining the best possible picture----> It is advisable to use an *External Aerial*(See Which bits do what). Tune in your TV Tuner to the desired channel. Hold the Gamegear highish, and point the aerial straight upwards (if you aern't using an external one). The picture will be understandably fuzzy, unless your standing right underneath the transmitter or you are using an external aerial. Now to adjust the colour. On the left of the TV Tuner is a colour dial (see Which bits do what). Stick a fingernail in one of the notches, or put a small screwdriver in the indent, and twist left or right to achieve the desired colour. Remember you can adjust the contrast on the Gamegear, too. <----2.4 Removing----> To remove the TV Tuner, hold the bulk of it in your hand, and push in the 'push' button (See Which bits do what). While pushing that in, firmly pull out the TV Tuner. Do NOT pull it out by the aerial, as this could snap it right off. <----2.5 Storing----> Do not touch the metal contacts with your fingers, and do not store in a dirty damp or dusty place. Keep it safe from extreme heat or cold. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Frequently asked questions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q: My Gamegear turns on, but the TV Tuner shows a blank screen. Why? A: Most likely because the contacts are dirty or it isn't inserted properly. Turn your Gamegear off and firmly push the TV Tuner all the way in until you hear a 'click'. If this doesn't work, remove the TV Tuner, and dampen, and I emphasise DAMPEN a cotton bud. Stick this in the Tv Tuner and gently rub it along the metal contacts. Don't rub too hard or slide it about too fast, because this could damage the contacts. Q:I can't get any channel on my Gamegear TV Tuner. What's wrong and what could I do to solve the problem? Try going into the upper floor of your house and fully extending the aerial. Turn the dial very slowly. It might help to venture outside and try. <----The End?----> Did I need to add anything? Questions? Comments? E-mail me at sprite4n@hotmail.com! Questions are likely to be added here. Don't claim this as your own, make money from it, etc etc, you know it all. Credit me if you use anything from here. Thanks tohttp://www.schnoggo.com/figlet.html for the ASCII graphics.