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1. N Take a look at the recorder storage screen You can change the Maximum TV limit and the Recording Quality Increasing the Maximum TV limit will allow you to record more hours of television but will use up more disk space You can help offset this by lowering the Recording Quality which reduces disk space usage but the quality of the recorded TV show will be lowered In general we recommend a Better or Best quality mode For fast motion recordings such as action oriented shows visual artifacts may appear in Good or Fair quality mode However the Good and Fair quality modes use significantly less disk space so you may record many more hours of television Please experiment with all of these settings and choose the one you find most acceptable DO NOT CHANGE THE RECORD ON DRIVE SETTING gt Closed Captions Configuration There are two ways to change the TV closed captions options 1 Using the Media Center Start Menu go to Settings then select TV and finally Captions If desired change the Caption Display to be On Off or On when Muted If applicable change the Captioning for Analog Channels 2 While watching TV either Live or Recorded TV hit the More key on the remote and then select Settings Select TV and finally Captions If desired change the Caption Display to be On Off or On when Muted If applicable change the Captioning for Analog Channels FINE TUNE CONFIGURATION Why isn t this install2. 23 24 25 25 INTRODUCTION gt Introduction fter setting up the physical connections necessary for the VidaBox it s now time to configure the software properly for optimal performance Please take some time to review this guide thoroughly as improper installation may not yield the optimal audio and visual experience If you ever need help be sure to check out our website and support forum where new features questions and answers are available everyday As always every new VidaBox comes with our all inclusive warranty Feel free to give us a call if you ever need installation assistance Enjoy your VidaBox and have a great entertainment experience Sincerely Steven W Cheung Sergio DeAlbuquerque Owner Owner INTRODUCTION gt How to Best Use This Guide guide and follow the setup steps carefully n order avoid improper configuration we recommend that you read through this ICON KEY Warning Pay Close Attention Checklist Items 0 Answer Before Proceeding Keyboard Required Move on to the next section VI New Section Please pay close attention to these icons They alert you to key pieces of information that are needed for a successful installation of the VidaBox If your system is professionally installed the installation technician should go over the main features of the VidaBox with you Keep this booklet as a reference guide in case it is needed in
3. Controls and hit Next The Display Calibration pages will now show Hit Next A number of display characteristics will be displayed Go through them one at a time starting with Onscreen centering and sizing Follow the onscreen instructions and adjust these controls on your TV After you ve used all of the Display Calibration tools hit Next You ve now Optimized how Media Center looks on your Display Set up your speakers 1 In this final section well set up and test your speakers in the Media Center Console Select Set up your speakers and hit Next The Welcome to Speaker Setup wizard now appears You will specify how many speakers you have and then Media Center will proceed to test them Hit Next 20 CONFIGURE SOFTWARE 3 First Choose number of Speakers In general most TVs have 2 speakers built in Surround sound systems will have 5 or 7 speakers plus 1 subwoofer 4 Then pick the Speaker Connection Type Choose the cable type you used during the hardware installation 5 Next Test Your Speakers Hit the Test button and sounds will play from your front speakers Note If you have surround sound speakers only your front stereo speakers may be working during the next step If that is the case select I did not hear sound from all of my speakers and skip to step c to complete surround sound configuration Do Sounds Play from Each of Your Speakers a Yes ifso select I heard sound from all of my
4. amp five options will come up Highlight Close Media Center amp hit OK shown above yiz You Must Configure the Desktop Video Out Before Proceeding Failure to do so may result in severe video clarity problems later View gt Sort By b Refresh Paste Paste Shortcut NVIDIA Control Panel New gt Ee Personalize Desktop options menu select NVIDIA Control Panel Display Setup display resolution multiple displays photos and video support Display Option CONFIGURE SOFTWARE gt Configure the Video Out Using the trackball move the cursor to any open area on the desktop where you only see the desktop wallpaper Right click to open up a menu and then select NVIDIA Control Panel as shown on the left The prompt as shown below will appear SS NVIDIA Control Pane Lox File Edit View Help Q Oo A Advanced View v Help Contents Index Search Contact NVIDIA Recent Tasks a 3D Settings Configure 3D performance and picture quality settings Change display configuration Display Setup display resolution multiple displays photos and video support For Help press F1 What Video Connection are you using Connecting via a VGA Cable 1 Using the trackball select the Display option as shown on the left 2 Display options now appear Select the Change resolution attributes below Appearance Change resolution attributes Adjus
5. Force television detection checkbox should be checked by default as shown below Hit OK Detect missing Display Rigorous display detection Rigorous display detection will detect older and non debected displays 4 Click the button below to search For them right nov Rigorous Display Detection Force television detection You can Force detection if your television was not discovered Enabling this will increase the startup time of your system Force television detection on startup 4 Restart the VidaBox now The VidaBox will force detect your TV upon restart and save your new video configuration Note Before the VidaBox is connected to a different TV you must uncheck the Force TV Detection setting beforehand the Force TV Detection setting saves the video settings for the previously configured TV Do not enable the option if your TV is Auto detected it will minimize any portability problems in the future You have finished the Video out configuration 12 CONFIGURE SOFTWARE Want the best sound quality Use the digital SPDIF out whenever possible especially when connecting to a receiver lt lt fe 5 40PM Audio Configuration Icon The icon is on the taskbar in the lower right hand side of the desktop It may appear slightly different depending on your particular VidaBox model Optional Swap Center amp Subwoofer Outputs If available on your model you can swap
6. be prepared to give your purchase information such as serial number date amp place of purchase etc This will allow us to give genuine VidaBox owners like you top priority and express service gt Service information Sometimes there are problems that need further assistance to resolve VidaBox stands behind all of its products with its iron clad all inclusive limited time warranty with the purchase of every VidaBox Contact Your Dealer Place of Purchase e If you find that you are having trouble installing or setting up the VidaBox first try using the included Troubleshooting guide to resolve your problem e Ifyou need further assistance please contact you dealer or place of purchase e If you need additional assistance that your dealer cannot provide if you purchased a service protection plan or if you purchased your VidaBox directly from us you can contact us using one of the following ways 1 VidaBox Online Support Our forums are full of common tips and troubleshooting knowledge Feel free to search your answer If you can t find your answer register for free and post your question The forums are constantly monitored and one of our community members will be able to help you m 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 extende
7. have it ready and then select Yes and hit Next Follow the on screen instructions and Media Center will then be configured to control your STB 18 CONFIGURE SOFTWARE 4 The Test Channel Changing screen will appear next to test and see if the settings were configured properly Use your Media Center Remote or Keyboard and enter a channel number that you know you can receive Did the STB Change the Channel a If yes then select The set top box changed the channel correctly and hit Next b If not then select The set top box did not change the channel correctly and hit Next Follow the instructions on the screen and repeat the process until the proper working remote control code is found 5 Next use the channel up or channel down button to test IR signal speed In other wotds hit the channel up key at least six times and see if the channels change properly Do the Channel Up Down buttons work a If yes select The channel changed correctly and hit Next b If not select The channel did not change correctly and hit Next The IR speed will be reduced and try step 5 again Repeat until the Media Center Wizard automatically configures the IR speed 6 The Guide Privacy screen now appears We highly recommend use of the guide for the best interactive VidaBox experience Select Yes and hit Next 7 Now the Guide Terms of Service prompt appears You must read and agree to the terms to use the G
8. play from each of your speakers listen to each one to confirm they are working properly If you do not hear sounds from each of your speakers go back and verify your physical speaker connections Something may be disconnected or improperly connected If you ve verified your speaker connections but the sounds still do not play properly please feel free to ask for assistance See Service Information in Chapter 4 for more details TL You have completed the Desktop Audio out Configuration 14 CONFIGURE SOFTWARE gt Configure the Wireless Connection Are You Connecting to the Internet Wirelessly 1 If not skip this section and proceed to the next section gt Configure Media Center Console 2 If so be sure that your wireless network is already installed and is ready to accept a new connection Then look on the lower right hand corner of your desktop for the Wireless Networking icon as shown on the left CO Which Icon Do You See a Ifyou see icon A your wireless connection was automatically configured and is now connected No further configuration is required Wireless Network Icon A Connected b Ifyou see icon B use the trackball move the cursor over and double click on the icon The Wireless Network Connection window will appear as shown on the left Choose your wireless network by double clicking on it i If the wireless network has no passkey or encryption it will automatically conn
9. to manually configure the TV signal but we recommend that you let Media Center automatically configure your connection If you have set top boxes turn them on now Select Configure my TV signal automatically and hit Next 3 Media Center will now be Examining your TV Signal Setup After a few moments the TV Signal Configuration Results will appear on the screen Are the TV Signal Configuration Results Right a If the results are correct select Yes and hit Next b If the results are not right choose one of the two No options and proceed If your hardware setup was correct the VidaBox will automatically configure itself Go back into the Hardware Installation Guide and make sure all the TV connections are set up properly Are You Using a Set top Box STB a If not move on to Step 6 Guide Privacy b If so the Select Your Set top Box Signal screen will appear Select either cable or satellite depending on your connection Hit Next c The Set top Box Remote prompt now comes up This portion of the wizard will configure and allow you to control your set top box using the media center remote Do You Have a Set top Box STB Remote i Ifyou do not have the remote select No and hit Next You will need to know the Brand of your set top box Follow the instructions on the screen and select the proper responses Media Center will then be configured to control your STB ii Ifyou have a set top box remote
10. are labeled Navigation Buttons Up Down Left Right amp OK buttons Start Button Press this to get to the Main Media Center Console Menu Start Button Press this to get to the Main Media Center Console Menu Navigation Buttons Up Down Left Right amp OK buttons RECORDED TW MENU GUIDE LIVE TW CLEAR ENTER Standard Optional Logitech Remote Diagram Harmony Remote Diagram CONFIGURE SOFTWARE Keyboard Required You ll need to have the supplied keyboard ready to finish setting up your audio connection If it is a wireless keyboard make sure it is synchronized before proceeding Refer to the Hardware Installation Guide for instructions Options for Closing Media Center JE Close Media Center using the Keyboard Alt F4 Combination Click on the X to Close Media Center ale SE d i Shut Down showing current time gt Configure the Software Congratulations By this point you have already set up all of the physical connections for the VidaBox The next step is to properly configure the software Be sure that the video amp audio cables from the VidaBox to your TV monitor are properly connected and that any wireless keyboards are connected and synchronized If it s not already on start the VidaBox by pressing the D Power Button While the VidaBox is loading for the first time it may attempt to auto correct its video outp
11. center amp subwoofer audio outputs by clicking on the wrench icon as shown The appropriate options will appear gt Configure the Audio Output To complete the desktop audio output configuration the steps required will depend on the audio connection used as detailed below What Audio Connection are you using Digital Sound Optical or coaxial output sound The Media Center console will configure your audio settings go to the next section Analog Sound 2 0 Stereo 5 1 or 7 1 surround sound The VidaBox will need Setup in Sound Driver Menu as noted below gt Setup in Sound Driver Menu 1 Using the trackball move the cursor over and double click on the Audio Configuration icon as shown on the left 2 The Audio Configuration Panel will appear as shown below Select the Audio I O button as highlighted Choose the number of speakers you have for your audio setup Note Your panel may appear slightly different than as shown depending on your VidaBox model EES n oe ANALOG R ai pat ae Confgurabon Sound Effects Roon Cormection Def muk Format e r 5 Choose Number of Speakers Cepheid aaka d bwo Play Button Fuler Seahorse i Frank lelt ered right j Analog Speaker Test i Surrtund speakers i 1 jr DIGITAL aar r Center Gutput side Fass Paes Speaker Fill Swap center amp Subwoofer amp Bas
12. con to go back to the Start Page P ey Video amp Television Edit video settings and configure your television settings Apply Changes Prompt Run television setup wizard Resize or pan HDTV deskto Resize or pan HDTV desktop option Overscan slider bars for resizing the desktop e 7 Hit the Home icon to go back to the Start Page Change display configuration Change display configuration option 2 My display is not shown in the list My Display is not shown in the list option Select the connector you would 2 Select the connector you would like to use like to use if it is not already selected by default Options for your appropriate connection DVI HDMI Component or S Video will appear 2 Select the connector you would like to use ei Auto detect 5 Next Select the sional format you ke S Video NTSC or PAL standard definition televisions 4 4 gow Component high definition televisions oe Se to use Common high Auto detect definition formats are 720p or 1080i S Video connections are 4801 Hit 3 Select the signal format you would like to use Apply If satisfied with the changes SE Signal Format P hit Yes on the Apply Changes Ariy 10801 HDTY Ary 720p HOTY prompt shown left Any 576i SDTV Any 5765 EDTY Any 4801 SOTY Le Go back to the Video amp Television panel and select Resize or pan HD I l desktop as shown on the To adjust th
13. d support plan 8 also available as an upgrade option when you purchase the VidaBox After the warranty period expires you can get support on a fee based basis Contact VidaBox LLC Whenever you need support VidaBox will be there That s our guarantee Contact Information Website www vidabox com Online support www vidabox com support Phone based support See the inside cover of the Troubleshooting Guide 25 26 Copyright 2007 VidaBox LLC VidaBox and its model names ROOMMATE SLIM LUX MAX ZERO STEALTH and MAGNUM are registered trademarks or trademarks of VidaBox LLC All other company product and trademark names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and are the sole property of their respective owners This document is accurate as of May 2007 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 any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Version 2 0a
14. e on screen instructions gt Media Center Setup Walkthrough Required Setup Section 1 After loading Media Center the Welcome screen for the Media Center setup wizard will show Three options Express Custom Run Setup later will appear Select Custom Setup and hit OK The Media Center Setup page now describes the two setup sections Required Setup These elements are required for the VidaBox Internet Connectivity Test Always On connection Verifies that the internet is always available Enhanced Playback Get music information amp cover art for albums from the internet Join a Wireless Network If your home has a wireless network you can use this utility to set up your wireless connection Be sure to have any network keys or passwords ready if needed Optional Setup Even though these are described as optional you must configure these properly to get the most out of the VidaBox Hit Next 3 The Media Center Privacy Policy page describes how your privacy may be impacted when you use Media Center to connect to the internet Click on the Privacy Policy if you wish to learn more Hit Next 16 CONFIGURE SOFTWARE 4 Help Improve Media Center asks you to join the Customer Experience Improvement Program You can click on Learn more about this setting for details You may simply click on No thank you and hit Next 5 Get the Most from Media Center asks for permissio
15. e size of your desktop click the Resize Desktop button You will be presented with a screen where you can increase or decrease the size of your desktop Resize Desktop left Choose the Resize my desktop radio button and then click on the Resize Desktop button as shown on the right Resize the desktop using the Overscan slider bars to match the top bottom left and right limits of your television screen After optimizing the over underscan restart the VidaBox Make sure the video settings ate preserved Go to Were the Video Settings Saved After Reboot Were the Video Settings Saved After Reboot Desktop Close the Media Center Console to see the desktop as described on page 8 a Yes The desktop appears crisp and clear You ve finished the video configuration Go to gt Configure the Wireless Connection b No The desktop has reverted back to an unsatisfactory resolution picture quality Some IN models are not auto detected by internal hardware so the Force TV Detection setting must be enabled Follow these steps to do so Enabling the Force TV Detection setting 1 Repeat the configuration procedure but skip step 9 and do not reboot 2 Go back to the start page by hitting the Home icon and then select Display Change Display Configuration and then the My Display is not shown in the list option as shown on the left 11 CONFIGURE SOFTWARE 3 Inthe Detect Missing Display window the
16. ect and you will see icon A on the taskbar in the lower right hand Wireless Network corner Icon B Not Connected ess EE ii Ifthe below Network Key Wireless Network Connection 4 al prompt appears type it in 0 caled a WEB bay ot WA bev twice and hit Connect Type the key and then click Connect Note You will need to Network key EEE contact your network installer administrator for this Wireless Network information neither EES your dealer place of purchase nor VidaBox will know your private Network Key After hitting Connect you should be able to connect to the network and icon A will appear in the lower right hand corner of the taskbar If it doesn t connect contact your network installer administrator for assistance special tweaks and or settings might be required for your network You have configured your wireless connection 15 CONFIGURE SOFTWARE The Start Button Microsoft Remote The Start Button Harmony Remote et Did You Configure the Desktop Video Out Yet If not go back to page 9 failure to do so will result in severe video clarity problems later gt Configure Media Center Console Once the desktop video audio and wireless connections have been set up we can now proceed and configure the Media Center Console Start Media Center by hitting the Start Button on the remote and then simply follow th
17. ed already The remote recording service is uniquely connected to your MSN passport making it easy to manage with a single login Thus you would need to input your personal passport information in order to use this service Install Now Button Remote Record Regi You have successfully registered record shows from any PC with a Learn more about how to rec Note indicating successful registration gt Remote Recording Configuration Remote Recording is a unique feature that allows you to remotely change the television recordings on your VidaBox from any computer connected to the internet You may wish to enable this service if you like to have control over scheduled TV recordings without needing to be physically at the VidaBox 1 Close your Media Center Console and open Internet Explorer 2 Using your keyboard go to http tv msn com tv rr rrsetup aspx 3 Click on the Install Remote Record sA continuous 38085 on broadband Internet connection for your Media Center PC button to install the software Follow the l Ein alll Install Remote Record on screen instructions to install this service gt Pictures Configuration From the Media Center Start Menu go to Settings and then select Pictures In the pictures settings page you can change the way pictures are displayed how song information is displayed during slideshows slideshow Transition time and the Slide show background co
18. gem defi d Ga 6 r j d Ss mn 2 Myf Ge WE e Sie HE ee ZS BE 9 May yas 9 9 Utne des 9 5 9 9 9 9 9 Te 9 9 Kell DE Software onfiguration Guide VIDABOX ROOMMATE Software Configuration Guide VidaBox LLC Support http www vidabox com support Table of Contents Introduction CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW How to Best Use This Guide How to Use the Media Center Interface VidaBox Desktop VidaBox Media Center Console Media Center Remotes CHAPTER 2 CONFIGURE SOFTWARE Configure the Software Configure the Desktop Video Out Configure the Audio Output Setup in Sound Driver Menu Configure the Wireless Connection Configure Media Center Console Media Center Setup Walkthrough Required Setup Section Optional Setup Section Configure tuners TV Signal amp Guide Optimize how Media Center looks on Your Display Set up your speakers J 0O oO OO UO 13 13 15 16 16 16 17 17 20 20 CHAPTER 3 FINE TUNE CONFIGURATION PVR Configuration Closed Captions Configuration Remote Recording Configuration Pictures Configuration DVD Configuration CHAPTER 4 POST CONFIGURATION You are Finished CHAPTER 5 SERVICE INFORMATION Contact your Dealer Place of Purchase Contact VidaBox LLC 22 22 23 23
19. lor gt DVD Configuration From the Media Center Start Menu go to Settings and then select DVD Here you can choose and change the default DVD language audio closed captioning and remote control options 23 POST CONFIGURATION You ve Finished the Software Configuration After configuring the software properly you can use the VidaBox Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the interface by referring to the User s Guide gt You are Finished Congratulations You ve set up the VidaBox Your Home Entertainment System is ready to go If you find that you are having trouble using the VidaBox or are experiencing unexpected difficulties it may be due to improper physical connections or improper software configuration 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 gt Service Information section on the next page 24 Register Your VidaBox For faster service please don t forget to register yout VidaBox at http www vidabox com register htm within 10 days of purchase This will automatically activate yout all inclusive limited time warranty and allow us to help you as quickly as possible If you haven t registered your VidaBox and need service
20. n to connect to the internet to get cover art for albums movie information etc We recommend that you click on Yes and hit Next for an optimal experience 6 Join a Wireless Network helps you set up your wireless connection through the Media Center Console We have already configured the wireless adapter earlier so there s no need to set it up again Click No and select Next 7 Always On Internet Connection now appears This prompt is to check to see if your internet connection is always available An Always On connection is highly recommended for VidaBox operation Select the appropriate option Yes 01 No and hit Next 8 Required components have been set up screen appears This confirms that the first section of the Media Center configuration has been completed successfully Optional Setup Section The Optional Setup now appears Despite its name Optional setup is required to get the most out of the VidaBox Start with Configure tuners TV signal and Guide Select that option and hit Next Configure tuners TV Signal and Guide 1 The Confirm Your Region prompt appears Make sure that your current region is set properly Is the Current Region Correct a 1680 click Yes and hit Next b If not select No and hit Next A list of countries amp regions will appear select the correct one and hit Next 17 CONFIGURE SOFTWARE 2 Automatic TV Signal Setup now appears You can choose
21. s mm SR Management Option MSI 3 Using 3 5mm to RCA adapters connect only one speaker pair into the I 7 1 Surround Sound Output of the VidaBox using the colors shown on the next page as a guide 13 CONFIGURE SOFTWARE L R RCA audio cables 3 5mm to RCA converter 3 5mm 2 0 stereo cable Blue Analog Line In Orange Center Subwoofer Out Green Front Left Right Black Surround Left Right Pink Mic In Gray Surround Back Left Right For stereo 2 0 front speakers only output either via L R RCA or direct 3 5mm cable you only need to connect to this green jack and you re done Connect the microphone amplifier s output into this jack eile Digital Output Ki Speakers WV Mam Volume L R ee Back Panel The current connected device is 9 Which device did you plug in Line In Mic In Headphone iV Front Speaker Out F Rear Speaker Out F Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Enable auto popup dialog when device has been plugged in oofer Output Enable Bass Management Once the first speaker pair is connected a prompt will appear asking Which device did you plug in Checkmark the device you connected as shown above Hit OK to confirm Repeat this step until all speaker pairs are connected When all speakers are connected hit the Play button Sounds will
22. speakers and hit Next You ve finished the Media Center Console configuration Go to the next section optional b No if not select I did not hear sound from all of my speakers and hit Next Before proceeding further Troubleshoot Your Speakers and verify all of your speaker connections If all of your cables are connected properly re test and hit Back c Hit Finish when the audio is completely setup and go to the next section optional If the speakers still do not work properly please feel free to seek further assistance See Service Information in Chapter 4 for more details 21 FINE TUNE CONFIGURATION 6 Warning DO NOT change the Record on Drive Setting Your recorded TV function may stop functioning properly if it s changed to a different drive At this point the required elements have been configured You may start using the VidaBox immediately The next few steps will cover fine tuning the setup a bit further so that you can have the optimal VidaBox experience gt PVR Configuration The personal video recorder by default is set to record about 40 hours of television at the Best quality setting Depending on your viewing habits and performance needs you can change it to record more or less television and or at a different quality setting 1 Go to Settings then select TV then Recorder and finally Recorder Storage NIZ DO NOT CHANGE THE RECORD ON DRIVE SETTING
23. t Configure the Audio Output b No under Screen Resolution move the slider bar to the right one step increment as shown on the left and hit Apply 1 Wait a moment and a preview will appear showing what the desktop will look like under the new resolution 2 Ifyou see nothing or if you are dissatisfied with the result wait about 15 seconds and the screen will revert back to the last effective resolution 3 Repeat the first step but move the slider bar to the next increment now It may take several tries at different resolutions until the optimal desktop resolution is found 4 Once you ve found a resolution you are happy with hit Yes on the Apply Changes prompt to stay with this resolution Proceed to the next section gt Configure the Audio Output Connecting via DVI HDMI Component S Video Cables 1 Under the Multiple Displays category select Change display configuration 2 If your TV is connected 2 Select the display you would like to use properly Select the display you would like to use if it s 6 E not already selected by default Hit Apply As shown on right 9 ee Page by hitting the Home icon see left then select the Video amp Television option see left Run television setup wizard Change the signal or HD format Resize or pan HDTV desktop 4 Next select Change the signal or HD format as shown above on the right 10 CONFIGURE SOFTWARE A Hit the Home i
24. t desktop color settings Manage custom timings Run display optimization wizard Rotate display 3 On the monitor or TV that you are connecting to look up its native resolution It can usually be found in its User s Manual or on the manufacturer s website Proceed below after finding the native resolution Did you find the native resolution a Yes under Display Resolution move the slider bar to the native resolution of the TV monitor as shown on the left and hit Apply CONFIGURE SOFTWARE 2 Choode the display scitswgs for the scheed display 1 He PLL 1290 yr 720 Gees Display Resolution Slider Apply Button Apply Changes Prompt 2 Choode the display scitswgs for the selected display l J He ru N re 12 yr TA piei Display Resolution Slider Apply Button Change display configuration Change display configuration option Ifyou see nothing or if you are dissatisfied with the result do not panic Wait about 15 seconds and the screen will revert back to the last effective resolution Be sure that you have found and selected the correct native resolution for your TV monitor Go to step b if you cannot find the correct native resolution or if the picture quality is unsatisfactory If the image appears clearly and is satisfactory hit Yes on the Apply Changes prompt as shown on the left to stay with this resolution Proceed to the next section g
25. the future and read over the User s Guide next We hope enjoy using your VidaBox 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 INTRODUCTION gt How to Use the Media Center Interface Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the VidaBox s Interface before proceeding There are two main interfaces the VidaBox Desktop and the Media Center Console Every time the VidaBox is turned on it will first load the desktop Then it will load the Media Center Console gt VidaBox Desktop Below is a screenshot of the VidaBox Desktop Noted are the locations of key icons necessary for VidaBox software configuration A Icon to Close Media Center FIGURE 1 VIDABOX DESKTOP Mouse on Blank Area of Desktop Desktop Start Button gt VidaBox Media Center Console Below is a screenshot of the VidaBox Media Center Console amp options FIGURE 2 MEDIA CENTER CONSOLE SCREENSHOT Tasks shutdown P i 45 settings Select Tasks for the Shut Down Icon FIGURE 3 MEDIA CENTER CONSOLE OPTION LIST INTRODUCTION gt Media Center Remotes Below are diagrams of the standard and optional remotes Pay particular attention to the key buttons which
26. uide After reading click on I agree and hit Next 8 Please Enter Your ZIP Code so your local programming guide can be found Hit Next when ready 9 The Download Provider Information page now appears Be patient as the download is completed When it s done hit Next 19 CONFIGURE SOFTWARE 10 Select TV Signal Provider and then hit Next Call the customer service line for your TV provider if you have a question regarding which option to choose 11 Download TV Program Guide Information will begin After the download 1s complete hit Next The Configure Tuners TV Signal and Guide section is now complete Optimize how Media Center looks on your display 1 After completing the Configure Tuners TV Signal and Guide section select Optimize how Media Center looks on your display and hit Next On Display Configuration click on Watch Video to learn more about how Media Center will help you best configure your video feed After it is finished click Next Identify Your Display Type and pick the proper selection Hit Next Pick your Connect Type and hit Next The VidaBox will now try to Optimize Media Center for your Display You can Preview Automatic Adjustments or Keep my current Settings and Continue using the default settings Compare the automatic adjustments against your current settings and select the one that looks best Next the Adjust Your Display Settings wizard appears Select Adjust Display
27. ut to a new resolution Even if the desktop may look skewed and or stretched hit OK to accept the new settings as shown on the right The instructions below will go over how to correct this problem amp find the optimum resolution Do not worry if this prompt doesn t appear Display Settings X To improve the appearance of visual elements Windows will automatically adjust your screen resolution DO NOT SWITCH VIDEO CONNECTIONS IN THE MIDDLE OF CONFIGURATION If you want to connect the video differently e g switching from VGA to component you must restart the VidaBox again After the VidaBox fully loads the Media Center console will automatically start A software setup wizard will automatically appear and help you set up the Media Center components For now exit out of Media Center to configure the desktop video audio amp wireless internet settings using one of the following options Simplest Method Using the keyboard hit Alt F Windows Media Alternate Method Using the trackball move the pointer over the X on the upper right hand side Click on the X to close the Media Center console x 2 o Close Select the Close Media Center icon click OK Using Remote Only Highlight Run Setup Later on the Media Center setup and hit OK on the remote Now you ate on the main media center console menu press down on the remote until Tasks and Shutdown comes up Hit OK again
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