VidaBox Magnum Hardware Installation Manual

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    M O D E L MAGNUM Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 V I D A B O X ™ – M A G N U M ™ Hardware Installation Guide © VidaBox LLC Support: http://www.vidabox.com/support...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Do You Have a Set-top Box (STB)? Contact your Dealer/Place of Purchase Connecting Directly from a Coaxial cable 10 Contact VidaBox LLC How Many STBs Do You Have? Connecting a Splitter How Did You Connect the TV to the STB?
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the VidaBox MAGNUM™! You have made an investment in attaining a state-of-the-art audio and visual experience for your home! he VidaBox™ is the culmination of research in the latest home audio and visual technology. This “all-in-one” device combines the functions of multiple home entertainment components, such as a DVD player, a CD/MP3 player, a computer, and TiVo®...
  • Page 6: O V E R V I E W

    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 for future reference. Serial No.
  • Page 7: Parts List

    Please check and make sure all of the parts below are in your box before getting started. See the Packing List to find which optional accessories came with your VidaBox MAGNUM™. VidaBox MAGNUM ™ Unit (Black or Silver) This Installation Guide Software Configuration Guide Comprehensive User’s Guide...
  • Page 8: I N S T A L L A T I O N

    I N S T A L L A T I O N VidaBox Diagrams Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the MAGNUM™ before proceeding. A Firewire Port H DualHD, Blu-ray, HD DVD, or DVD±RW Drive B USB 2.0 Ports...
  • Page 9: Vidabox™ Placement

    I N S T A L L A T I O N VidaBox™ Placement The VidaBox™ should be placed in a well-ventilated area. This will help facilitate the Help! My Parts exchange of heat out of the system, thereby minimizing operating fan noise. At a Look Different! minimum, any area with a fan grille should have about four (4) inches of clearance.
  • Page 10: Touchscreen Vga Cable

    I N S T A L L A T I O N Connect the Touchscreen VGA Cable & • Non-CableCARD systems: Short VGA Jumper Cable Connect one end of the VGA jumper cable into the Y Touchscreen VGA Feed, and connect the other end to the VGA end of the included DVI-to-VGA video adapter.
  • Page 11: Connect The Tv Inputs

    2. One (1) – Connect one of the included IR blasters to the X IR Blaster Outputs in Included IR Blaster the back of the MAGNUM. Then, place the blaster output over the IR receiver ports of the STB. After it is connected, go to...
  • Page 12: How Did You Connect The Tv To The Stb

    3. S-video (Best) your STB. 2. Plug the other end into the TV Coaxial Input on the back of the VidaBox™. 3. You’re finished connecting the first set-top box! Repeat if you have another STB. Move on to on page 12.
  • Page 13: Connect The Hdtv Inputs (Optional)

    I N S T A L L A T I O N Connect the HDTV Inputs (Optional) If your VidaBox came with HDTV input(s), you may directly connect them to the VidaBox’s ATSC HDTV OTA Input(s). Before doing so, make sure that your HDTV antenna is installed properly.
  • Page 14: Connect The Video Output

    Every VidaBox™ MAGNUM™ comes with a high-quality S-Video cable. If you wish Want the Best to connect your MAGNUM™ to the TV’s video input using a different cable(s), Video Output please purchase it from your local dealer, or through our online store.
  • Page 15: Connecting Via S-Video

    I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting via S-Video 1. Take the TV-Out Dongle and plug it into the R S-Video & Component Output on the back panel. 2. Connect one end of the supplied S-video cable into the TV-Out Dongle 3.
  • Page 16: Connect The Audio Output

    – Connecting via Digital Sound There are two SPDIF outputs for the MAGNUM™ - coaxial & optical. You can choose to use either output – but you do not need to connect both simultaneously.
  • Page 17: Connect The Wireless Keyboard

    After installing the video and audio outputs, it is time to connect and synchronize the wireless keyboard to its receiver. Make sure that the wireless keyboard receiver is connected to the VidaBox™, and start the MAGNUM™ by pressing the F Power Button.
  • Page 18: P O S T I N S T A L L A T I O N

    I N S T A L L A T I O N The Next Step ☺ Congratulations! You’ve set up all of the physical connections for the VidaBox™! The next step is to properly configure the software. Refer to the “Software You’ve Finished...
  • Page 19: Service Information

    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.
  • Page 20 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.

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