AVerMedia Technologies tv box User Manual

BridgingPC/Mac&Video

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 guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures :

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION ON MODIFICATIONS

To comply with the limits for the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device must be
installed in computer equipment certified to comply with the Class B limits. All cables used to connect the computer
and peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified computers or non-shielded cables may
result in interference to radio or television reception.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

CE NOTICE

This is a Class B product.

DISCLAIMER

No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the contents of this documentation,
its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Information presented in this
documentation has been carefully checked for reliability; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. The
information contained in this documentation is subject to change without notice.

In no event will AVerMedia be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of
the use or inability to use this product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

TRADEMARKS

AVerMedia and AVerTV are registered trademarks of AVerMedia TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. IBM PC is a registered
trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc. Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other products or
corporate names mentioned in this documentation are for identification and explanat ion purposes only, and may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

COPYRIGHT

© 2001 by AVerMedia TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without
the written permission of AVerMedia TECHNOLOGIES, Inc.

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Contents

Introduction.............................................................................................1

What’s in the Package.......................................................................1

The AVerMedia AVerTV Box Unit...................................................2

The Touch Button Control Panel .......................................................2

Infrared Sensor.................................................................................2

Connection Ports ..............................................................................3

Installation and Setup...........................................................................4

Connecting the VGA/MAC monitor or LCD Projector.......................4

Connecting the Computer..................................................................4

Connecting the Antenna....................................................................5

Connecting an Audio Cable...............................................................5

Connecting the External Amplified Speaker.......................................5

Connecting the Power Adapter..........................................................5

Connecting a Video Source ...............................................................6

Connecting to a Video Output Device................................................6

Using the AVerMedia AVerTV Box..................................................7

Using AVerMedia  AVerTV Box for the First Time...........................7

Accessing TV Controls......................................................................7

The Remote Control..........................................................................7

Calling Up a Menu Display ............................................................8

Using Teletext (option).........................................................................15

Teletext Control Buttons .................................................................15

Viewing Teletext..............................................................................15

Selecting a Teletext Page................................................................16

LIMITED WARRANTY..........................................................................17

Composite Video..........................................................................6

S-Video........................................................................................6

Analog Composite Video(Y,PB,PR) ................................................6

Fine Tuning ................................................................................10

Switching the Background Sound.................................................10

Choosing the Video Source..........................................................10

Switching the TV Source..............................................................10

Changing the Display Mode.........................................................11

Channel Presetting......................................................................11

Autoscan................................................................................11

Scan All Frequency................................................................11

Channel Remapping.....................................................................12

Area Selection..............................................................................13

Selecting the OSD Language........................................................13

Customizing the Picture Setting....................................................13

Switching the PIP Border.............................................................14

Changing the Color of the PIP Border..........................................14

Restoring the Default Channel and Picture Setting.......................14

Introduction

AVerMedia



AVerT

V Box

Monitor Adapter

Computer Adapter

Remote Control

Thank you for purchasing the AVerMedia® AVerTV Box!
With the AVerMedia

projector into a TV with or without even having to turn on your computer. Just plug it
into your monitor or LCD projector and you’re ready to watch TV or play video games.
AVerTV Box is completely plug-n-play. There is no software driver required.

What’s in the Package

Your AVerMedia® AVerTV Box package contains the following items:



AVerTV Box, you can turn your VGA/Mac monitor or LCD

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with vertical stand

Power Adapter

Audio Cable

(with batteries)

VGA Cable

Optional Accessories:

for MAC

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for MAC

AVerMedia® AVerTV Box

INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR

POWER

CHANNEL

The AVerMedia AVerTV BOX Unit

Touch Button Control Panel

The Touch Button Panel found on the top side of the AVerTV Box provides
quick access to commonly used functions.

Press this button to toggle between

Turn the unit on /off

TV/Video and PC display

Press the button to

LEFTdecrease

and RIGHT button to increase

POWER

AV/PC

VOLUME

the

volume level

AV/PC

VOLUME

Press the button to go

and to go up to the

LEFTdown

RIGHT button

next TV channel line up

CHANNEL

Infrared Sensor

When using the remote control, aim it at the Infrared Sensor which is
located at the front panel of the AVerTV Box.

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to monitor

Left & Right Audio2 In

from PC

Speaker Connection

Video Out

Audio Out

Left & Right

Connection Ports

The port connectors allow connection of your TV antenna, PC, VGA/Mac
monitor or LCD projector, speakers, video, s-video, or analog composite
video source etc.

Power

Adapter

VGA Out

Video2 In

VGA In

Analog Composite Video Input

AVerMedia AVerTV Box Back Panel

Audio1 In

Video1 In

AVerMedia AVerTV Box Front Panel

Speaker Connection

S-Video

TV

Antenna

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AVerMedia® AVerTV Box

Mac Monitor

VGA Monitor

LCD PROJECTOR

IBM Compatible PC

Macintosh

Installation and Setup

Connecting the VGA/ Mac monitor or LCD Projector

Connect the monitor cable or the VGA extension cable (not supplied) to the
AVerTV Box VGA OUT port. For MAC, use a monitor adapter (optional) to
make the connection.

Monitor Adapter

(optional)

VGA Cable

(not supplied)

Connecting the Computer

You can use AVerTV Box with or without using the computer. To switch to
PC anytime or watch in PIP (picture in picture), connect the supplied VGA
cable to the AVerTV Box VGA IN port and to your computer's VGA card
(the terminal where your monitor connects to the PC). For MAC, use a
computer adapter (optional).

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VGA IN Cable

(supplied)

Computer Adapter

(optional)