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n order to avoid improper installation, we recommend that you read through this 
guide and follow the setup steps carefully. 
 

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you to key pieces of information that are needed for a 
successful installation of the VidaBox™. 

If your system is professionally installed, the 
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of the VidaBox™ with you.  Keep this booklet as a 
reference guide in case it is needed in the future, and 
read over the User's Guide next. 

We hope you enjoy using your VidaBox SLIM™, 

and 

encourage you to read through this comprehensive 
installation guide if you decide to install it yourself.  
Please be sure to check out our website and support 
forum, where new features, questions, and answers are 
available everyday. 

 

 

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Страница 1: ...Hardware Installation Guide MODEL SLIM ...

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Страница 3: ...ii V I D A B O X S L I M Hardware Installation Guide VidaBox LLC 172 Garden Street Garden City NY 11530 Support http www vidabox com support ...

Страница 4: ...Bs Do You Have 10 Connecting a Splitter 10 How Did You Connect the TV to the STB 11 Connecting from a Coaxial Cable 11 Connecting from S Video RCA Cable 11 Connect the Video Output 12 Which Video Output Cable Are You Using 12 Connecting via VGA DVI DVI HDMI 12 Connecting via Component 12 Connecting via S Video 13 Connecting via Composite 13 Connecting via Coaxial 13 Connect the Audio Output 14 Whi...

Страница 5: ...nto one easy to use appliance unit Every VidaBox is preconfigured for easy installation and minimal setup time Everything works right out of the box All of our systems are fully featured providing an unmatched digital experience We hope you enjoy using your VidaBox SLIM and encourage you to read through this comprehensive installation guide if you decide to install it yourself Please be sure to ch...

Страница 6: ...e hope you enjoy using your VidaBox SLIM and encourage you to read through this comprehensive installation guide if you decide to install it yourself Please be sure to check out our website and support forum where new features questions and answers are available everyday FILL IN AND SAVE Look in the rear of your VidaBox and locate the serial number Windows Product Key Write it here and retain it f...

Страница 7: ...ntennas Wireless keyboard USB RF Receiver 7 in 1 USB card reader 3 5mm to L R RCA Adapter 1 to 2 Coaxial Cable splitter Two 2 Short Coaxial cables Microsoft Media Center Remote Wireless RF keyboard with integrated trackball storage sack 33 range Remote receiver dongle with two 2 IR blasters TV Out Dongle for S Video Component Video Outputs Optional Accessories Harmony Programmable Remote Wireless ...

Страница 8: ... best possible audio visual experience H Dedicated Component S Video out V TV Coaxial Inputs W FM Antenna Inputs X TV S Video RCA Inputs K Audio Outputs I USB 2 0 Ports T LAN Port J FireWire Port L Onboard VGA Output M Onboard DVI Output N P S 2 Keyboard S SPDIF Output C USB 2 0 Ports D Power Button B Dual layer DVD RW Drive A Reset Button E DVD Tray Eject U Power Input Q Component Video Outputs G...

Страница 9: ...B keyboard receiver into any available USB port The keyboard receiver should be placed in an open area for best performance Like the wireless module you will want to connect it in the back I USB Ports using the included USB extension cable Connect the Remote Receiver I Next connect the USB remote receiver into any available USB port This adapter needs a clear line of sight to your entire room Conn...

Страница 10: ...USB extension cords to connect it to the back I USB Ports so that it is hidden Connect the HDTV Over the air Antenna Y Optional If you purchased a HDTV model connect your HDTV over the air antenna to the Y HDTV Antenna In port at the rear of the VidaBox If there are two HDTV antenna inputs on your unit an additional set of two short coaxial cables and a splitter have been included so you can split...

Страница 11: ...e left to the back remote receiver There are two inputs marked and Place the IR blasters outputs over the IR receiver ports on each of the two STB s Go to Connecting a Splitter below 2 One 1 Connect one of the included IR blasters to back of the remote receiver in the IR out port labeled Then place the blaster output over the IR receiver ports of the STB After it is connected go to How Did You Con...

Страница 12: ...e TV In Adapter and the other end is connected to your set top box If you chose the yellow RCA cable one end is connected to the TV In Adapter and the other end is connected to your set top box Note You only need to connect either the S video or the yellow RCA video cable You do not need to connect both 3 Connect one end of the red white RCA cables into the Audio Out port of your STB These cables ...

Страница 13: ... end of the VGA DVI or DVI HDMI cable into its appropriate output Video Connections Dedicated Card Onboard Graphics VGA F L DVI DVI HDMI G M 2 Plug the other end into your monitor TV screen s VGA DVI or HDMI port 3 You re finished Move on to Connect the Audio Output Connecting via Component 1 Dedicated output Take the TV Out Dongle and plug it into the H Dedicated Component S Video Output on the b...

Страница 14: ...he composite video cable into the output end of the S Video to Composite Video adapter 4 Connect the other end of the Composite Video cable into the TV 5 You re finished Move on to Connect the Audio Output Connecting via Coaxial 1 Follow step 1 above for Connecting via S Video 2 Connect the other end of the S video cable into the S video in port of the S video to Coaxial Converter 3 Take a coaxial...

Страница 15: ... 5mm stereo sound cable or 5 1 7 1 analog surround sound cables Go to Connecting via Analog Sound Digital Coaxial Cable Go to Connecting via Digital Sound Connecting via Analog Sound 1 Do not connect any audio cables at this time You will do so while configuring the software which will be covered in the next manual Software Configuration Connecting via Digital Sound 1 Plug one end of the SPDIF cab...

Страница 16: ...ne of sight i e no obstructions 4 Look for a small sync button on the USB receiver as shown on the right Be sure it is connected to the VidaBox and the VidaBox is turned on 5 Using a paper clip or other small object press and hold this button down for at least 3 seconds 6 On the wireless keyboard hit the synchronization button as shown on the left 7 Give the keyboard a few moments and it should co...

Страница 17: ...function properly it may be due to improper physical connections You may want to go back and review all of the installation steps to be sure no mistakes were made and you can also use the included Troubleshooting Guide to help diagnose your problem If all else fails you can seek further assistance as denoted in our Service Information section on the next page You ve Finished the Hardware Installat...

Страница 18: ...f our community members will be able to help you in no time 2 Phone based Support Please see our website for business hours Live phone support is available for free for all new VidaBox owners for a limited time as part of our warranty policy An extended support plan is also available as an upgrade option when you purchase the VidaBox After the warranty period expires you can get support on a fee b...

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Страница 20: ... This document is accurate as of July 2006 However VidaBox LLC reserves the right to make modifications or changes to the document without further notice This document is not intended to obligate VidaBox LLC or any other entity to any functionality and technology but to merely inform the audience VidaBox LLC makes no warranties expressed or implied in or by this document and specifically disclaims...

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