AVerMedia Technologies TV TUNER BOX User Manual

EXTERNALTVTUNERBOX

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

© 2002 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 monitor or LCD Projector................................5

Connecting the Computer.................................................................5

Connecting the Antenna ................................................................... 6

Connecting an Audio Cable..............................................................6

Connecting the External Amplified Speaker ...................................... 6

Connecting the Power Adapter ......................................................... 6

Connecting a Video Source...............................................................7

Connecting to a Video Output Device...............................................7

Using the AVerMedia AVerTV Box.................................................8

Using AVerMedia AVerTV Box for the First Time..........................8

Accessing TV Controls .....................................................................8

The Remote Control.........................................................................8

Calling Up a Menu Display............................................................9

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

Using Teletext (option).........................................................................14

Teletext Control Buttons ................................................................. 14

Viewing Teletext .............................................................................14

Selecting a Teletext Page...............................................................15

LIMITED WARRANTY.........................................................................16

Composite Video ......................................................................... 7

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

TV Source...................................................................................10

CH Finetune ..............................................................................10

CH Scan .....................................................................................10

Clock..........................................................................................11

More.. ......................................................................................... 11

Default........................................................................................11

Favorite CH ................................................................................ 12

Set Area ..................................................................................... 12

OSD Positioning ........................................................................ 13

Resolution ..................................................................................13

Language ...................................................................................13

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the AVerMedia® AVerTV Box3!
With the AVerMedia

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
Box3 is completely plug-n-play. There is no software driver required.

What’s in the Package

Your AVerMedia® AVerTV Box3 package contains the following items:

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AVerTV Box3, you can turn your VGA monitor or LCD projector

AVerMedia AVerTV Box3

This User’s Manual

Vertical Stand

Power Adapter

Remote Control

(with batteries)

Audio Cable

VGA Cable

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The AVerMedia AVerTV Box3 Unit

Touch Button Control Panel

The Touch Button Panel found on the top side of the AVerTV Box3 provides
quick access to commonly used functions.

Turn the unit on /off

Press this button to toggle between

TV/Video and PC display

Press the button to

LEFT decrease

and RIGHT button to increase

Press the button to go

and to go up to the

LEFT down

RIGHT button

next TV channel line up

POWER

SOURCE

VOLUME

the

volume level

CHANNEL

POWER

SOUR CE

VOLUME

CHANNEL

Infrared Sensor

When using the remote control, aim it at the Infrared Sensor which is
located at the front panel of the AVerTV Box3.

INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR

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Connection Ports

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

Power

Adapter

VGA Out to monitor

VGA In from PC

Left & Right Audio2 I

Video2 In

udio In from PC’s sound card

Speaker Connection

S-Video

TV

Antenna

AVerMedia AVerTV Box3 Back Panel

Left & Righ

Video1 In

Video Out

Audio1 In

udio Ou

AVerMedia AVerTV Box3 Front Panel

The Installation and Setup section provides more information on cable
connections.

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