Avermedia AVerTV Box Genie I User manual

AVerTV Box Genie I
User’s Manual
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Table of Content
CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION.............................................................1
1.1 PACKAGE LIST......................................................................................................1
1.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION..................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION..........................................................2
2.1 FRONT KEY-PRESS INSTRUCTION ..........................................................................2
2.2 INTERFACE CHART ...............................................................................................2
CHAPTER 3 REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTION..............................................4
3.1 REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS................................................................................4
CHAPTER 4 INSTRUCTION GUIDE........................................................................6
4.1 SCANNING (ONLY UNDER THE TV MODE).............................................................6
4.2 MENU .................................................................................................................6
4.3 VCD OR DVD INPUT............................................................................................9
4.4 PREVIEW (ONLY FOR TV MODE) .......................................................................9
4.5 PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP)..................................................................................10

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Chapter 1Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this AVerTV Box Genie I. It adopts the newest digital video processing
technology, built-in 3D technology, and do not require any other software or hardware installation. The
high resolution output and refresh rate provides high quality picture, and reduces screen flicker. With
the intelligent detecting signal function, when there’s no signal of TV/AV/S-VIDEO/VGA, it will
automatically shut down to self-protect and save the energy. This PC TV Receiver is the perfect option
for personal and family use. Specification
◆ Fully support multi-languages OSD including Traditional Chinese, Simple Chinese and English.
◆ Full channel scan, support NTSC system of cable TV and air TV
◆ Adopt advanced digital technology, output resolution up to:
(4:3)：800x600x@60Hz, 800x600@75Hz, 1024x768@60Hz，1024x768@75Hz，
1280x1024@60Hz,1280x1024@75Hz;
(16:9)：1280x720@60Hz, 1280x720@75Hz, 1600x900@60Hz;
(16:10)：1440x900@60Hz, 1440x900@75Hz, 1680x1050@60Hz;
◆ Preview all programs in 4,9 or 16 pictures
◆ Picture in picture function, display the picture of TV program on the computer desktop
◆ All supplements the frequency channel television reception system
◆ Support NTSC input.
◆ Full functional remote control, OSD displaying and very convenient operating
◆ With VIDEO, S-VIDEO interfaces, capable of connecting with camera, VCD or TV game console
◆ Support Video Out function
1.1 Package List
¾AVerTV Box Genie I 1 pcs
¾User’s manual 1 pcs
¾remote control 1 pcs
¾AAA1.5V battery 1 pair
¾VGA cable 1 pcs
¾Stereo audio cable 1 pcs
¾Audio cable 1 pcs
¾S-Video to Composite cable 1 pcs
¾5V Power Adapter 1 pcs
1.2 Technical Specification
◆ Receivable Channel: DS1-57CH, Z1-38CH （470MHz full TV channel）
◆ Frame Frequency: 60Hz/75Hz
◆ Line Frequency: 31KHz-80KHz
◆ Antenna: 75Ωunbalance mode

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Chapter 2Hardware Installation
Warning! Please only use power adapter and accessories approved for use with this product. Use
of other type of power adapter may risk dangerous and result in warranty void. For more details about
accessories, please contact your retailers. To remove power of the product, only disconnect the plug
from the electrical outlet.
Turn off the computer and disconnect the power adapter from the outlet before installing hardware.
Only turn on the computer upon completing the connections. When using the computer, do not
connect or disconnect any cables from the product, which may damage the computer and product.
When you use the product at the first time, please set up the configurations upon scanning so as to
obtain the best quality.
2.1 Front key-press instruction
POWER (power key)：Switch between the PC status and TV status.
SOURCE (video switch key)：Switch among TV, VIDEO, and S-VIDEO signal
sources.
MENU (menu key)：Open/Close MENU.
VOL+/VOL- (volume up/down key)：TV volume up/down key. And work with menu
key to choose each item parameter.
CH+/CH- (channel up/down key)：TV channel up/down key. And work with menu key
to choose each item parameter.
2.2 Interface Chart
Back Side Interfaces：
WALL
OUTLET
VGA MONITOR
LCD PROJECTOR
COMPUTER
POWER
ADAPTER
VGA CABLE
NOT SUJPPLIED
(）
TV ANTENNA(75 ) Ω
VGA CABLE
(SUPPLIED)
DC-5V (power supply)：Connecting with the power adapter
VGA-OUT (display switch)：Connecting with the monitor
VGA-IN (VGA input end)：Connecting with VGA cable, the other end of VGA cable
connected with PC display
ANTENNA (antenna switch)：Connecting with the antenna

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Right Side Interfaces
VIDEO GAME
VCR/VCd/DVD PLAYER
CAMCODER
EXAMPLE：
VIDEO CABLE
NOT SUPPLIED
()
OUT
PC SOUND CARD
S-VIDEO TO COMPOSITE
VIDEO CABLE
S-VIDEO CABLE
(NOT SUPPLIED)
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIED
SPEAKER
TELEVISION
AUDIO CABLE
(NOT SUPPLIED)
OUT
AUDIO CABLE
VIDEO CABLE
(NOT SUPPLIED
)
AUDIO CABLE
(NOT SUPPLIED)
VIDEO-OUT
(video output end)：
Connecting to the video devices to output TV signal.
S-VIDEO-IN
(s-video input end)：
Connecting to the video devices such as camcorder,
VCD/DVD.
AUDIO-OUT
(audio ouput end)：
Connecting to the external speakers (if available) to output
sound of TV programs or connected devices such as
VCD/DVD.
LINE-IN
(stereo audio cable input end)：
Connecting with the stereo audio cable to the PC sound
card.
AUDIO-IN
(audio input end)：
Using stereo audio cable and connecting with DVD/VCD
stereo audio output end, to realize stereo sound function.

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Chapter 3Remote Control Instruction
3.1 Remote Control buttons
1. POWER (power
key)：Switch between the PC status and TV status.
2. 0-9 (Num key)：Select TV channel.
3. PIP (PIP key)：PIP function operation. Please refer to 4.5 Picture in picture
operation
4. DIS(information
key) Display current channel number or status.
5. VOL+/- (volume
up/down key)：TV volume up/down key. And work with menu key to choose each item parameter.
6. Preview (preview
key)：-TV mode: Select 4/9/16 pictures to preview. -PIP mode: Enlarge or reduce PIP screen size.
7. PIC (image key)：Select the picture mode: Bright, Standard, Mild, and Personal.
8. MUTE (mute key)：Turn off TV voice and renew it.
9. Source (video Switch TV, VIDEO, S-VIDEO signal sources.

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switch key)：
10. 1-- (channel
number key)：Choose the channel number over 100.
11. PIP+/- PIP mode: Move the PIP screen.
12. Recall (recall
key)：Switch back to the previous TV channel
13. CH+/- (channel
up/down key)：TV channel up/down key. And work with menu key to choose each item parameter.
14. MENU (menu
key)：Open/Close MENU
15. Mode (resolution
switch key)：Choose the following resolution: (4:3)：800x600@60Hz, 800x600@75Hz, 1024x768@60Hz，
1024x768@75Hz，1280x1024@60Hz,1280x1024@75Hz;
(16:9)：1280x720@60Hz, 1280x720@75Hz ,1600x900@60Hz;
(16:10)：1440x900@60Hz, 1440x900@75Hz,1680x1050@60Hz;

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Chapter 4Instruction Guide
4.1 Scanning (only under the TV mode)
Every country has its own TV system and this product can only be used in the country where you
purchased it. When you first time activate the scanning function, it will automatically search and
memorize effective TV channels based on its built-in frequency table.
Please refer to the section titled “CH SCAN” (page 7) to make sure that you have already known how
to automatically search and memorize all effective channels in your region or country.
4.2 MENU
Press the MENU button on the remote control to call up the main menu. 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.
)
Function OSD Desciption
PICTURE
)
Choose the desired item by using the CH+ or
CH-button and then you can use the Vol-/Vol+
button to adjust the selection. There are four
default picture mode: DEFAULT, BRIGHT、
SOFT、USER.
CH FINE TUNE
If the TV reception is not clear, choose CH FINE
TUNE then press Vol- and Vol+ buttons until the
TV picture becomes clear.

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CH SCAN
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Use CH+ or CH- buttons to select between CH
SCAN or FULL FREQ SCAN. Press Vol+ button
to make the selection. If you want to interrupt or
cancel the scanning process, press MENU
button, but this will only memorize the scanned
channel.
These two types of channel-preset functions
enable you to memorize all active channels in
your area.
Use the CH SCAN function first. If there are
channels missing after you perform CH SCAN,
use FULL FREQ SCAN function and repeat the
searching process.
NOTE: FULL FREQ SCAN is a very time
consuming process. If the default frequency table
already includes all active TV channels in your
area, then avoid using the FULL FREQ SCAN.
ADVANCE
)
Use CH+ or CH- buttons to select between BLE,
GAMMA, WIDE MODE, PIP MODE, PREVIEW
WIN or VGA MODE. Press Vol+ button to make
the selection.
BLE
)
Use CH+ or CH- buttons to select on or off.
Press Vol+ to turn on / off the BLE(Black Level
Extension) function.
GAMMA
)
Use CH+ or CH- buttons to select your favorite
mode such as LCD, CRT, BRIGHT or OFF.
Press Vol+ button to make the selection.
WIDE MODE
)
Use CH+ or CH- buttons to select between
NORMAL or 4:3MODE. Press Vol+ button to
make the selection.

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PIP Mode
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Use CH+ or CH- buttons to select the PIP screen
position. Press Vol+ button to make the
selection.
Note: Under PIP mode, you can use the PIC or
MODE button on the remote control to adjust the
PIP screen position.
Preview WIN
)
Use CH+ or CH- buttons to select 4, 9 or 16
consecutive TV programs. Press Vol+ button to
make the selection.
VGA Mode
)
Use CH+ or CH- buttons to select the resolution.
Press Vol+ button to make the selection.
Note: This function is only for PIP mode and its
default mode is “AUTO”. The PIP screen may not
work properly if your chosen VGA mode is
different from your graphic card output setting.
To obtain the best PIP screen quality, please
make sure your computer’s VGA resolution and
frequency are configured the same as this
product.
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+.
OSD POSITION
Use the CH+, CH-, Vol-, and Vol+ buttons to
move the frame where you want to set the
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RESOLUTION
)
Use the CH+ or CH- buttons to choose from
several display resolution settings then press
Vol+.
LANGUAGE
)
Use the CH+ or CH- buttons to select from
Simple Chinese, Traditional Chinese or English
and then press Vol+.
TIME
)
Use Vol+, Vol- to adjust the time and press the
CH+ or CH- buttons to break the line.
If you want to exit the menu, press the MENU
button.
4.3 VCD or DVD Input
a. Connect the product’s AUDIO-IN / VIDEO-IN product to the VCD or DVD player using the
audio cable and video cable.
b. Turn on the VCD/DVD player
c. Press “SOURCE” key on remote control and then you can enjoy the programs of VCD or DVD
player
4.4 PREVIEW (Only for TV mode)
a. Under the TV mode, press the PREVIEW button to display multiple channels at one time. You
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b. Choose your favorite program and press the PREVIEW button, then you can enjoy the
program in full screen.
4.5 Picture in Picture (PIP)
To activate the PIP function, press the PIP button on the remote control. The TV program or video
signal will be displayed on your desktop.
For details, please see the description below:
a. Press the PIP button to work with your computer and watch TV program at the same time.
b. Press the PREVIEW button to display the PIP screen in different size (1/4, 1/9, 1/16).
c. Press the MENU button to adjust the quality of the PIP screen.
d. Press the PIP+/PIP- button to move the PIP screen position.
e. Press the VOL+/- button to adjust the volume of the selected screen.
f. Press the CH+/- to channel up or channel down.(only for the TV mode.)
g. Press the numeric buttons (0-9) on the remote control to choose your wanted channel.
h. Press the PIP button to exit the PIP feature.
Note: To obtain the best PIP screen quality, please make sure your computer’s VGA resolution and
frequency are configured the same as this product.