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Information, Communication, Entertainment Owner’s Manual...
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(800) 897-8554 tel: (206) 448-0354 fax: (206) 448-0359 iCEBOX is a registered trademark of iCEBOX, LLC. Shockwave and Flash are registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. Java is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.
• Read and understand all instructions pertaining to the iCEBOX. • Follow all warnings and cautions on the product and in these operating instructions. • Do not use the iCEBOX for anything other than its intended use. Definition of Terms General Warnings and Cautions Following are descriptions of general hazards that could result in personal injury to the user or product damage.
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Refer to Figure A on the following page. Countertop - iCEBOX™ Owner’s Manual Important Safety Instructions...
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(including amplifiers) that produce heat. Countertop - iCEBOX™ Owner’s Manual instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
Switching between modes is as easy as pressing a button. The iCEBOX is compact in size but delivers big performance with an ultra sharp, high resolution monitor, a 125 channel cable-ready TV, Dolby® audio technology, and two high performance speakers.
Setting Up Your iCEBOX 2. Setting Up Your iCEBOX You’re probably eager to try out your new iCEBOX™, but please take a few minutes to read through this manual in order to familiarize yourself with all the great features built in to your iCEBOX.
Locate the Quick Reference Card. It contains a packing list and an illustration of all the items included with the iCEBOX showing how you will find them in the shipping container. Carefully remove the contents of the shipping container and verify that you have received everything listed on the Quick Reference Card.
Screw your existing TV cable into the coaxial connector on the back panel of the TV Cable or iCEBOX to enable cable programming (see Figure 5). If cable service is not available, use the supplied antenna to enhance local broadcast reception.
Your iCEBOX is equipped with a built-in modem. When properly connected to a phone line, you can use the iCEBOX to access the Internet and to send and receive e-mail. Please refer to Section 6 on page 21, for detailed instructions on using your iCEBOX to access to Internet.
(Figure Connecting to The iCEBOX operates with normal household electrical current: 120VAC, 60 Hz. A Power 120 VAC power cord is supplied with your iCEBOX. To connect to power: Plug the supplied AC power cord into the AC connection on the rear panel of the iCEBOX (Figure 7).
(www.iceboxllc.com). Video Camera You may use the iCEBOX to monitor another area of your home in which a video camera is installed by connecting the video camera to the video connection on the rear panel of the unit (Figure 8). Please refer to Section 7 on page 31 for more information.
Setting Up Your iCEBOX Turning on the The first time the iCEBOX is plugged in and anytime it has been unplugged and iCEBOX for the plugged back in, the unit will spend a few seconds initializing. During this period, the buttons on the front panel, remote control and keyboard will not function.
3. Overview of Controls and Connectors This section provides an overview of the controls and connectors on the iCEBOX front and rear panels, the keyboard, and the remote control. iCEBOX Push button functions and other important features of the iCEBOX front panel are Front Panel shown below in Figure 9.
Overview of Controls and Connectors iCEBOX Rear panel connectors are shown below in Figure 10. Rear Panel Figure 10. iCEBOX Rear Panel Remote Control The omnidirectional remote control provides instant access to all iCEBOX functions. Its sealed case is water resistant and shock proof.
Overview of Controls and Connectors Keyboard The iCEBOX comes with a full size, wireless, omnidirectional keyboard shown in Figure 12. The keyboard’s patented design is rugged and water resistant making it ideal for use in the kitchen. In addition to using the keyboard to type e-mail messages, the keyboard’s mode keys (across the top of the keyboard) and the keys...
Make sure that the iCEBOX is connected to a TV cable or that the antenna is installed. See “Connecting the TV Cable or Antenna” beginning on page 4 for information on installing the cable and the antenna.
The TV channel setup submenu selections and functions are explained in Table 1 on page 14. See Table 2 on page 15 for an explanation of all the TV setup menus. Countertop - iCEBOX™ Owner’s Manual on the remote control or keyboard to open the OPTIONS will toggle the menu off and on.
Table 2 describes all the on-screen menus in TV Mode: Table 2. TV Setup On-screen Menus Select image sound TV channel setup Countertop - iCEBOX™ Owner’s Manual To adjust: Then select/adjust: brightness slider bar contrast slider bar color slider bar...
DVD Mode 5. DVD Mode You can use the iCEBOX to play DVDs, video CDs, or listen to audio CDs. The information provided in this section applies to all three disc formats except where noted. Note: Note: To watch a DVD or video CD, or to listen to an audio CD, press the the remote control or key board.
DVD Mode button functions. shift Figure 17. Special DVD Keyboard Functions Countertop - iCEBOX™ Owner’s Manual buttons on the remote control and keyboard have special TITLE on the remote control or keyboard to discover and access special MENU Home or Main Menu, or back one menu.
DVD manufacturers. Therefore, certain titles may still play even if you have chosen to block them. You must exercise discretion with DVDs that contain potentially offensive material. Countertop - iCEBOX™ Owner’s Manual dvd setup image...
Remote Control and Keyboard Quick Reference Guide for information about using the remote control. Figure 19. Remote Control: Internet Functions Countertop - iCEBOX™ Owner’s Manual Before using the Internet, a one-time registration is required. Registration Power on/off Press to be...
Complete the registration phone call to iCEBOX Customer Care (1-877-463- 7637) as described above. Make sure your iCEBOX is connected to a phone line with a dial tone. If the phone line is not connected, please refer to “Connecting the Phone Line”...
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Figure 21. iCEBOX-Provided Internet Service Registration Screen Figure 22. Alternate Internet Service Provider (ISP) Registration Screen When registration is complete, you must disconnect from the Internet. To disconnect: • • Note: example), you must stop the dial up process and first change the dial up settings.
If you are already in Internet Mode but are not online, you may either: • • The iCEBOX will connect to the Internet and the default home page will open. Note: Figure 24, “Internet Display Settings Menu,” on page 28). You can close the...
Call Waiting The “clicking” signal generated by Call Waiting will disconnect your Internet connection. If the phone line connected to the iCEBOX has Call Waiting, you must disable it before attempting to connect to the Internet. Your local phone company can provide a dialing prefix (*70, for example) that is added to the Internet access phone number.
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Table 6. Using the Internet Menu (Continued) Select online setup Done Countertop - iCEBOX™ Owner’s Manual Function dialing prefix Numerals preceding the ISP phone number, if required, to access an outside line or to temporarily disable Call Waiting. Note: Contact your local phone company to verify the code required to temporarily disable Call Waiting.
Printing The iCEBOX is compatible with Hewlett Packard 900 Series DeskJet printers. For a complete list of compatible printers, please refer to the iCEBOX Web site: www.iceboxllc.com. If a printer is connected to the iCEBOX, press the corner of the keyboard) to print the image displayed on the screen.
Shockwave™, Java™, and Flash™. Unit Freezes If your iCEBOX freezes (does not respond to input from the keyboard or remote control) turn the power off and unplug the unit for a few seconds. Then plug the unit back in and turn it on.
7. Monitor and Security Mode When a video camera is connected to the iCEBOX, you are able to view live video input from anywhere the video camera is installed: for example a child’s room, or your front door. The iCEBOX is configured to accept one video camera or video line without installing any additional components.
Security Mode To provide security functions, the iCEBOX may be connected with professionally installed electronic locks and intercom speakers. The lock and intercom speaker connectors are located on the rear panel of the unit (see Figure 8). For more information about these features, please visit the iCEBOX Web site at www.iceboxllc.com.
For more information please refer to your warranty service card. WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Unplug the iCEBOX from the wall before cleaning it. Do not use liquid cleaners, solvents or aerosol cleaners. Clean the unit with a damp cloth. Caring for Your iCEBOX...
Troubleshooting 9. Troubleshooting Please refer to the following information if your iCEBOX is not functioning properly: The iCEBOX doesn’t work at all There’s no dial tone when attempting to connect to the Internet. The tray won’t open/close when EJECT or DVD button is pressed.
We encourage you to investigate and ask questions before disclosing information to third parties. Security Protecting your privacy and information is a priority of iCEBOX, LLC. We have taken careful measures to secure both our information and our physical premises. We Information exercise great care in providing secure transmissions of your personal information from your unit to our servers.
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Therefore, we must advise you that no security system is perfect and that your use of the iCEBOX product constitutes a waiver of any claim against iCEBOX, LLC for direct, consequential and all other damages arising from the unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of information maintained on our systems, unless such damages are due to our intentional wrongdoing or gross negligence.
2. Specifications Specifications for iCEBOX components are contained below in Table A-1. Table A-1. iCEBOX specifications Size: Weight: Environment: TV case Remote control case Power source Switch controls Video inputs/outputs DVD player TV channels Telephone connection Internet connection Other connections...
However, newer homes, apartments, and condominiums may be pre-wired with high speed digital phone lines. All modems, including the modem in the iCEBOX, require an analog phone line. Connecting a modem to a digital line will cause permanent damage to the modem.
Please refer to your warranty card for the Customer Service phone number for your unit. If you misplace your warranty card, you can call Customer Service at iCEBOX, LLC at 1-877-463-7637 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific Time.
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(800) 897-8554 tel: (206) 448-0354 fax: (206) 448-0359 iCEBOX is a registered trademark of iCEBOX, LLC. Shockwave and Flash are registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. Java is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.