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FCC NOTICE This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial, industrial or business environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
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Contents Introduction ...........................................................................................1 What’s in the Package.........................................................................1 The AVerMedia TVBox™ 5 Unit .................................................. 2 Touch Button Control Panel................................................................2 Infrared Sensor....................................................................................2 Connect
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AVerMedia TVBox™ 5! With the AVerMedia TVBox 5, you can turn your VGA monitor or LCD projector into a TV/multimedia center with or without turning on your PC. It is true plug-n-play and there is no software driver required. You can easily switch between TV/Video source and PC display at anytime. What’s in the Package Your AVerMedia TVBox 5 package contains the following items: AVerMedia TVBox 5 Vertical Stand U
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AVerMedia TVBox™ 5 The AVerMedia TVBox™ 5 Unit Touch Button Control Panel The Touch Button Panel found on the top side of the AVerMedia TVBox 5 provides quick access to commonly used functions. Infrared Sensor When using the remote control, aim it at the Infrared Sensor which is located at the front panel of the AVerMedia TVBox 5. 2
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User Manual Connection Ports The port connectors allow connection of your TV antenna, PC, VGA monitor or LCD projector, speakers, video, or s-video source etc. AVerMedia TVBox 5 Back Panel AVerMedia TVBox 5 Front Panel The Installation and Setup section provides more information on cable connections. 3
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AVerMedia TVBox™ 5 4 Installation and Setup The figure below shows the proper cable connections for installing AVerMedia TVBox 5 and connecting it to your audio/video equipment.
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AVerMedia TVBox™ 5 Connecting the VGA monitor or LCD Projector Connect the VGA monitor or LCD Projector cable to the AVerMedia TVBox 5 VGA OUT port. Connecting the Computer You can use AVerMedia TVBox 5 with or without turning on your PC. To switch to PC anytime, connect the VGA cable to the AVerMedia TVBox 5 VGA IN port and to your PC VGA card (the terminal where your monitor connects to the PC). 6
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User Manual Connecting the Antenna Attach the antenna or cable TV to the ANT IN port of the AVerMedia TVBox 5 . Connecting an Audio Cable Plug one end of the supplied audio cable to your sound card LINE OUT (SPEAKER) port and the other end to the AUDIO IN port of the AVerMedia TVBox 5 . This connection allows you to have audio at all times and to adjust the volume from the AVerMedia TVBox 5 . Connecting an External Amplified Speaker Connect your external amplified speake
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AVerMedia TVBox™ 5 Connecting the Audio/ Video Equipment RCA (Composite) Video connection: Connect the video cable (not included) to the VIDEO OUT of the video device and to the AVerMedia TVBox 5 A/V IN yellow port. S-Video connection: Connect the s-video cable (not included) to the S- VIDEO OUT of the video device and to the AVerMedia TVBox 5 S-IN port. If your video device supports s-video, use this type of connection as s-video provides better picture quality than composite video.
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User Manual Using the AVerMedia TVBox 5 Different countries have different TV systems, for example, PAL-BG, PAL-DK, NTSC-J, NTSC-M…etc. AVerMedia TVBox 5 functions only with the TV system of the country it is manufactured for and originally distributed in. Each column in the table below corresponds to a different type of TV system. Only one of these TV systems (only one column) will appear as your SET AREA. Make sure that you select the correct country signal from the menu. To change t
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AVerMedia TVBox™ 5 Note: Teletext buttons only present in European model. Calling Up a Menu Display Press the MENU button on the remote control to call up and exit the main menu or sub-menu display. Then, you can use the CH ▲ or CH ▼ buttons to select the items in the menu list; and the Vol ◄ or Vol ► buttons to adjust or to make a selection. The table on the next page lists the different functions you will find in the menu. 10
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User Manual Main Menu On Screen Display Usage TV SOURCE Use the CH▲ or CH ▼ buttons to select between antenna TV or cable TV source, then press Vol► button to make the selection. CH FINETUNE If the TV reception is not clear, choose CH FINETUNE then press Vol◄ and Vol► buttons until the TV picture becomes clear. CH SCAN Use the CH▲ or CH ▼ buttons to select either CH SCAN or All FREQ SCAN, then press Vol◄ button to make the selection. If you want to interrupt or cancel t
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AVerMedia TVBox™ 5 Main Menu On Screen Display Usage MORE.. Press Vol► button to call up MORE.. menu list. DEFAULT Use the CH▲ or CH ▼ buttons to select YES to clear all the preset channels and to restore the original factory default picture setting or NO to exit. Then press Vol►. FAVORITE CH This function enables you to add, remove, reprogram or reassign the TV channels with channel numbers that are easier to remember. In the selected USER CH, enter the new channel
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User Manual On Screen Display Usage Main Menu SET AREA Press the MENU button, select MORE, select SET AREA in the MORE, list items, use the CH▲ or CH ▼ buttons to choose the appropriate country signal, then press Vol► button to make the selection. If your country is not listed, choose another country with the same TV system as yours. OSD POSITION Use the CH▲, CH ▼, Vol ◄, and Vol► buttons to move the frame where you want to set the position of the MENU, then press MENU. RES
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AVerMedia TVBox™ 5 Supported Display Setting in PIP Mode The reference table below lists the monitor display resolution and refresh rate settings that TVBox 5 supports when viewing in PIP mode: Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) 640 x 480 60, 72, 75, 85 800 x 600 60, 72, 75, 85 1024 x 768 60, 70, 75, 85 LIMITED WARRANTY 1. Limited Warranty: For a period of time beginning on the date of purchase of the applicable product and extending as set forth in Section 6 of this Limited Warran
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User Manual do not relate to a Product defect. The Warranty Period of any repaired or replaced Product shall be the longer of (a) the original Warranty Period or (b) thirty (30) days from the date of delivery of the repaired or replaced Product. 2. Limitations of Warranty: AVerMedia makes no warranties to any third party. You are responsible for all claims, damages, settlements, expenses, and attorneys’ fees with respect to claims made against You as a result of Your use or misuse of t
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AVerMedia TVBox™ 5 SUCH DAMAGES. AVERMEDIA’S TOTAL, AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, REGARDLESS OF FORM OF ACTION, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO AVERMEDIA FOR THE SPECIFIC PRODUCT UPON WHICH LIABILITY IS BASED. 5. Governing Law and Your Rights This warranty gives You specific legal rights; you may also have other rights granted under state law. These rights vary from state to state. Section 6 Warranty Period of AVerMedia Product Purchased: AVer
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