VidaBox Roommate Hardware Installation Manual

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ROOMMATE
Hardware

Installation Guide

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    M O D E L ROOMMATE Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 2: Hardware Installation Guide

    V I D A B O X ™ – R O O M M A T E ™ Hardware Installation Guide © VidaBox LLC 172 Garden Street • Garden City, NY 11530 Support: http://www.vidabox.com/support...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    S E R V I C E I N F O R M A T I O N Mouse Contact your Dealer/Place of Purchase Remote Receiver Contact VidaBox LLC FM Antennas LAN Port Wireless USB Networking Module (Optional) Connect the TV Input...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    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 5: 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 6: 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 ROOMMMATE™. VidaBox ROOMMATE™ Unit (White or Black) This Installation Guide Software Configuration Guide Comprehensive User’s Guide...
  • Page 7: 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 ROOMMATE™ before proceeding. B Power Button C Dual-layer DVD±RW Drive A Optical SPDIF Output D Card Reader...
  • Page 8: 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 9: Fm Antennas

    I N S T A L L A T I O N Connect the FM Antennas Connect the two included FM Antennas into the P FM Antenna Inputs. Make sure they are connected securely. FM Antennas Connect the LAN Port If you have a hard line internet connection available, you can connect to it directly with a CAT-5 Ethernet cable to the O LAN Port.
  • Page 10: Connect The Tv Input

    I N S T A L L A T I O N Connect the TV Input Depending on your TV provider source, you may connect the TV inputs in one of the following ways: Do You Have a Set-top Box (STB)? 1.
  • Page 11: How Did You Connect The Tv To The Stb

    STB. Composite & coaxial are 2. Plug the other end into the Q TV Coaxial Input on the back of the VidaBox™. about the same quality. 3. You’re finished connecting the first set-top box! Repeat if you have another STB.
  • Page 12: Connect The Video Output

    I N S T A L L A T I O N Connect the Video Output The VidaBox™ ROOMMATE™ only has a VGA output, but video converters can be purchased from your local dealer or through our online store to connect your TV via component, S-Video, and other video connections.
  • Page 13: Connect The Audio Output

    – Connecting via Digital Sound There are two SPDIF outputs for the ROOMMATE ™ - coaxial & optical. You can choose to use either output – but do not use both at the same time. The coaxial outputs use an RCA cable, and the optical output uses a TOSLink cable, as depicted below.
  • Page 14: The Next Step

    The Next Step ☺ Congratulations! You’ve set up all of the physical connections for the VidaBox™ ROOMMATE™! The next step is to properly configure the software. Refer to the You’ve Finished “Software Configuration Guide” for the next steps. the Hardware...
  • Page 15: Service Information

    VidaBox™ and need service – be 1. VidaBox™ Online Support – Our forums are full of common tips and prepared to give your troubleshooting knowledge. Feel free to search your answer. If you...
  • Page 16 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 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.

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