Genius A31V3 User manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction
The new Genius TVGo A31 is an excellent combination of PC and TV system, without the need of a screw
driver or any software driver installation. Just plug the cables and power adapter in, and you get HDTV quality
TV reception and you can watchAnalog TV on your TFT LCD / CRT monitor or projector. It supports higher
resolution from 800 x 600 up to WSXGA1680 x 1050 pixels.
The TVGo A31 also supports the PIP (picture in picture) re-sizing feature, and you can work on your PC and
still watch your favorite TV or video programs.
You can also connect the TVGo A31 to a DVD player, VCD player, camcorder or video game, so you can
experience more visual and audio entertainment.
1.1 Package Contents
Make sure the following parts are included when you open the package. If not, contact your distributor or
dealer.
TVGo A31 TV Box AC adapter YPbPr cable User’s Manual
IR remote
controller
VGA-In loop back
cable (for PIP mode
use)
Audio cable for connecting to PC sound
system
1.2 System Requirements
•Display unit CRT / LCD with Standard VGAconnector (D-Sub 15 pin).APC system is necessary when
PIP mode is required.
•RF antenna signal or CATV signal.
•Independent of OS (operating system), no software driver installation or HDD space is needed.
1.3 Main Features
Resolution up to WSXGA: 1680 x 1050 resolution. The most optimized VIDEO display setting is 1024 x
768 with the vertical refresh rate at 75Hz gives the best performance In a generic 15 inch LCD monitor,
while in 20 inch LCD wide monitor you can set it to 1680x1050。
PiP Function supports sub-Video display in PC: In addition to full screen display, the PIP feature
allows you to watch TV while working on your PC, the PIP sub video window is moveable to any place on
the VGA monitor.
MTS Stereo: HDTV WS supports SAP and Stereo audio, according to the broadcasting program, you can
choose a second language for receiving stereo audio.
16 Channels TV wall for program preview: the TV program can be previewed in 4, 9 or 16 display
windows, and can be easy manipulated using the function key or remote control。
Sharper and stunning picture: Adaptive 3D noise reduction filter, enhanced motion adaptive 3D
de-interlacing and adaptive Luma/Chroma enhanced engine.
Multiple input /output source: The support connector includes (RCA) input and output, S-VHS input, 3.5
mm stereo audio input and output, convent to VCR or DVD connection。

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Chapter 2: Getting started
2.1 Rear panel connectors
The most typical connection is shown below; follow it to make a correct connection, and
make sure all systems are in power off situation.
CONNECTOR TYPE DESCRIPTION
DC In 5mm, INT+, EXT- AC adapter, power in (5V, 2A)。
VGA Out 15 pin D-Sub
connector Main video output. Connect to CRT/LCD Monitor。
VGA In 8 pin Mini DIN
connector VGA-In loop back cable: The other end of this cable connects to PC system VGA D-sub 15 pin connector.
Audio Out 3.5mm stereo
connector
Audio out: Connect to PC sound system (Line-in of sound
card) the built-in speaker will be automatically disabled when
this connector is plugged in。
Video Out RCA Jack Video output. Can be used to connect to Video input of
display unit.
RF IN TV antenna
connector TV or CATV signal in connector。
2.2 Right Side panel connectors
CONNECTOR TYPE DESCRIPTION
YPbPr /
S-Video In
7 pin Min Din
connector
YPbPr / S-VHS type external video input source. can be
connected to DVD,VCR or Camcorder.。
Video In RCA JACK External composite video input source, can be connected to
DVD,VCR or Camcorder.。
Audio In RCA audio jack RCA audio jack used for external audio input source.
2.3 Wire connection
There is no sequential requirement which cable should be connected first except the AC
adapter, it is strongly recommended to connect the AC adapter last when you finish all the
connections.
*For Macintosh user, the connectors or cable requirement may be different, this package
doesn’t contain such accessories, and you need to get it from a Macintosh shop if
necessary.

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2.3.1 Wire connection for using PIP functions:
2.3.2 Wire connection for watching TV on Monitor without PC:
2.3.3 External Video/Audio input connection:
When connect HDTV WS with external video / audio device such as DVD, VCR or
Camcorder to enjoy high quality visual / sound entertainment, turn off the system
power and make correct connection as shown below.

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Chapter 3: Use the Box!
3.1 Four steps to watch TV program on LCD/CRT or projector
Take the remote control and follow these steps to start watching TV.
1. Press power key to power on the device
2. Press SYS key to choose TV system. Our default setting is PAL BG/DK.
3. Press Exit key to return to main menu and use VOL+/VOL- key to select “TUNE” menu, choose
Auto scan and press Menu key to start scan.
3.2 PC side VGA resolution setting
It can be used independent of PC system for a full screen display. In addition to the full
screen display, when it is connected to a PC, the PIP sub video window can also be
displayed on the top of the PC system VGA surface. This gives you the option of watching
TV while you work on the PC or just enjoy the full screen program.
While in PIP mode, in order to have the optimized performance, it is recommended to set
PC system VGA in XGA mode (1024 x 768) and the monitor’s refresh rate at 75Hz. See
below for the VGA setting.
1. In Windows system, the VGA resolution setting page can be invoked
by a right click on the mouse when it is pointed at an empty area.
2. When the “display properties” page is shown, select “Settings” for the
desired resolution. The recommended value is 1024 x 768.
3. Click on the “Advanced” button, to select the monitor refresh rate, the
recommended value is 75Hz
4. Click on OK to close the property page.
5. Windows system will change the display mode to your setting and ask
whether to use this display mode or not, click “ok” to confirm the
setting.
6. In Windows ME 95/98, the system will reboot to let the new setting
take effect.

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Chapter 4: Using the Remote Control
The remote control allows you to operate this box, such as turning your TV on / off, viewing
the TV, and changing the channels and volume. Aim the front of the Remote Control at the
Remote Control Receiver and press the control buttons as you would on the infrared ray
receiver.
4.1 Installing Batteries
Open the back cover of remote controller and put in two AAA batteries (alkaline
battery recommended).
4.2 Remote controller functions
1. Power: power on/off control.
2. MUTE: Volume mute or resume.
3. Numbers: Program number select
4. -/ --: Single or Double digits channel
5. RECALL: Recall last program you watched.
6. TV/AV: Source select.
7. CH+: Channel Up.
8. PC/TV: Switch to select PIPPC mode or full screen TV mode.
9. VOL-: Volume Down.
11. CH-: Channel Down.
10. VOL+: Volume Up.
12. MENU: When in [full screen TV mode], pop out the MENU for
further setting. When in [PIP PC mode], use to allocate PIP
position in conjunction with CH+/-, Vol +/- key.
13. EXIT: Exit form current Menu setting.
14. PIP: Enter into PIP mode.
15. MODE: When in PIP Mode (connect to PC)]: Mode changes
the PIP display (TV screen) size. When in Full screen TV mode
(without connect to PC)]: Mode changes the HDTV WS
resolution setting to the next level. 800 x 600 to 1024 x 768
(15”~17” Monitor), 1280 x 1024 (19”~21” Monitor), 1680 x 1050
(22” or above).
16. MULTI-DISPLAY: Multi-picture display. Up to 16 video
windows.
17. SKIP: Skip/no skip current TV channel.
18. SLEEP: Set sleep time.
19. SYS: TV system format setting.
20. OSD: On Screen Display.

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4.3 How to use MENU
OSD display Menu
The MENU configuration is shown above. Use the CH+/CH- key to move the cursor to the
desired item, once you reach it, click on the MENU key to select it. If there is a sub Menu for
the selected item, you can set the Value setting; use the VOL+/VOL- key to set the proper
value.
Either press the EXIT key on the remote controller to return to previous menu setting page
or exit from menu setting. If there is no further operation, the OSD MENU display will
disappear within 8-10 secs.
4.4 OSD display MENU Setting
MENU ITEMS Display MENU setting
PIC PICTURE Video picture adjustment
TUNE SOUND TV program setting
SYS SETTING TV system format setting
OSD On screen display。

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4.4.1 Video Picture Setting
4.4.1.1 Picture Setting
ITEMS OPERATION CONTENTS
BRIGHT MENU→VOL+/VOL- Picture Brightness Adjustment
CONTRAST MENU→VOL+/VOL- Picture Contrast Adjustment
SATURATION MENU→VOL+/VOL- Picture Saturation Adjustment
HUE MENU→VOL+/VOL- Picture Hue Adjustment
SHARPNESS MENU→VOL+/VOL- Picture Sharpness Adjustment
4.4.1.2 Sound Setting
ITEMS OPERATION CONTENTS
VOLUME MENU→VOL+/VOL- Volume control
MUTE MENU→VOL+/VOL- Volume mute or resume
BALANCE MENU→VOL+/VOL- Sound balance adjustment
4.4.1.3 Advanced Setting

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ITEMS OPERATION CONTENTS
NOISE REDUCTION MENU→VOL+/VOL- Noise reduction control
BLACE LEVEL MENU→VOL+/VOL- Enhance video signal.
MULTI-DISPLAY SET MENU→VOL+/VOL- 4, 9,16 Multi-channel display
PIP MODE MENU→VOL+/VOL- Change PIP display size.
PS – GAME OPTION MENU→VOL+/VOL- PS2 video enhance,
ON/OFF
4.4.2 TV Program Setting
ITEMS OPERATION CONTENTS
CURRENT CH VOL+/VOL→MENU Display current channel
EXCHANGE CH VOL+/VOL→MENU Change current channel
sequence list
EXCHANGE
SAVE MENU→VOL+/VOL- Save adjusted channel sequence list
SKIP MENU→VOL+/VOL- To skip the undesired channels
FINE - TUNING MENU→VOL+/VOL- Channel Frequency fine tune
AUTO SCAN VOL+/VOL- Auto TV channel scanning
MANUAL SCAN MENU→VOL+/VOL- TV channel scanning manually
4.4.3 TV System Format Setting

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ITEMS OPERATION CONTENTS
TV SYSTEM MENU→VOL+/VOL- PAL TV system standard
select
BLUE SCREEN MENU→VOL+/VOL Background color setting
VIDEO
SOURCE MENU→VOL+/VOL Input video source select, TV/AV/SV
DISPLAY
SCALE MENU→VOL+/VOL Video output mode select 16:9, 16:10, 4:3
RESOLUTION MENU→VOL+/VOL- Output image resolution
select
DISPLAY TYPE MENU→VOL+/VOL- CRT/LCD output select
RESET MENU→VOL+/VOL- Reset to factory default
setting
4.4.4 On Screen Setting
ITEMS OPERATION CONTENTS
LANGUAGE MENU→CH+/CH- English or Chinese select
H POSITION MENU→CH+/CH- Adjust horizontal position
V POSITION MENU→CH+/CH- Adjust vertical position
BACK COLOR MENU→CH+/CH- Window background color
setting
TRANSPARENCY MENU→CH+/CH- Setting window transparency
setting
OSD TIMEOUT MENU→CH+/CH- OSD display time setting