Vivid VTB-101 User manual

VIVID TV BOX
VTB-101
Operation Manual
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Introduction
The compact unit easily turns your LCD, CRT monitor, plasma display or projector into a
multimedia center. ith a built-in TV tuner and multiple video ports, you can connect
DVD players, digital cameras, VCRs or even game consoles. It has a custom built-in V-
chip so the content can be filtered. It provides S-video, composite (RCA) video
connectors, audio pass-through and front-panel headphone support.
ith advanced scaling technology, the unit provides 3:2 pull down correction that
eliminates jitter from DVD movies that originated from motion picture films. Motion and
adaptive de-interlacing also improves the clarity and sharpness of the overall image
producing sharp, clear, saturated images.
The PIP (Picture In Picture) function allows that users are able to have a small square on
the screen showing something from TV tuner, S-Video or Composite input. Users can
select PIP input from TV tuner, S-Video, Composite. The size, position, quality of the
PIP is also adjustable.
Users can also adjust contrast, brightness, color, hue and channel from the remote control
and on-screen menu. The TVBOX with its built-in V chip allows controlled
programming based on a selected rating system.
Closed caption technology displays text overlay of spoken audio over video. A RGB
computer pass-through function also lets you watch TV or enjoy a DVD movie without
turning on your computer. SAP/MTS stereo allows the reception of audio other than main
programming audio. Auto tuning features let you tune the TV broadcast and cable TV
channels automatically.
Precautions
1. Do not expose this product to direct sunlight.
2. Keep the unit away from radiator, heat sources and magnetic field.
3. Do not place it in very dusty or humid locations.
4. Use this unit in a horizontal position only.
5. Do not put heavy objects on top of the converter.
6. Put the unit in an open space that has good ventilation.
7. If the unit is acting abnormally keep the unit away from TV or other electronic
equipment.
8. Unplug the unit from the power supply when it is not to be used for a long period
of time.
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Features
•Stand-alone, Plug-n-Play. No software drivers required and no messy PC installation
routines.
•No PC compatibility problems & special firmware design for some famous PDPs
(Plasma Displays).
•Built-in TV tuner, support up to 125 channels with Fine Tuning function.
•Provide user-friendly OSD (on screen display) to control functions.
•Automatic source standard detection (NTSC/PAL/SECAM for video or S-Video).
•Auto-scan air/cable TV channels, channel rename, and channel editing functions.
•Full screen TV display, support VGA (640x480), SVGA (800x600) and XGA
(1024x768) display resolution.
•DE-INTERLACE function provides can provide high quality pictures with sharp &
stable image output to VGA/DVI out.
•Support 60Hz & 75Hz Output Freq. Display function.
•Compatible for multi-signal inputs: TV tuner, Video, S-Video & VGA.
•Support Sleep Timer Setting.
•Available in NTSC/PAL/SECAM model
•Localized TV system menu selection.
•Re-mapping function for programming your favorite channels.
•Fully functional infrared remote control.
•Supports 3:2 pull-down for film mode.
•Support input and MTS/Stereo output for NTSC
•Support 15pin D-Sub graphic card (VGA in); 15pin D-Sub monitor (VGA out).
•Support Picture in Picture (PIP).
•Channel Swap, Channel Rename, Channel Edit provide flexible and comprehensive
functionality in TV function.
•Support FM radio (Option).
•Support Nicam / Stereo for Pal (Option).
•Support protection of Channel setting: V-Chip for USA NTSC system. (Option).
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Front Panel
1. PO ER
Pressing this button to switch the unit On or Off.
2. VIDEO SOURCE SELECTION
Select the video source between TV/Cable, S-Video, AV or PC
3. PO ER LED / INFRARED RECEIVER
Lights when the TV BOX is powered up and ready to operate. Receive the Infrared
signal from the remote control.
4. : Decrease the sound volume
5. : Increase the sound volume
6. : Adjust channel decrease
7. : Adjust channel increase
Rear Panel
1. DC In- Connect to a 12V power supply
2. VGA Out- Connect your 15 Pin Monitor to the VGA output.
3. VGA In- Using the 15 pin VGA cable provided, connect one side to the VGA
output on your pc and the other side to the VGA In of your unit.
4. Line Out Please connect it to your PC/external speakers.
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5. Line In- Please connect the audio from the sound card to Line In port. Thus
you should be able to have sound from PC/external speakers even when your
unit is in sound by mode.
6. S-Video- Please connect it to the S-Video In port when the external Video
device is S-Video.
7. Video In- Please connect the external video from VCR, LD/VCD/DVD or
video game console to the Video In port.
8. Audio (R + L)- Please connect the external audio to the Audio In port.
9. RF In (VHF/UHF)- Please connect your RF cable to RF IN port to receive
antenna or cable TV signal.
Connection and Installation
1. To prevent damage to your equipment due to ground potential
influence, make sure that all devices on the installation are properly
grounded. Consult your dealer for technical details if necessary.
2. Please turn off the power of all devices before connection.
To install the unit for the analog TV and A/V device connection, please refer to the
diagram below.
Notes-
* Audio/Video connection: For audio connection, pleas use RCA audio (LTR) connector.
For video connection, please choose either RCA video connector or S-Video connector.
* Moreover, for connection to a stand alone, please omit those connections associated
with PC.
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Operation Instruction
Initial Settings
For all function settings of the unit, you can use the supplied remote control unit.
Please refer to the following steps below:
1. Install 2 AAA batteries into the Remote Control.
2. Power on the unit or press the Power button on the Remote Control
3. Press the “Source” button to select signal source.
4. Press the “Autoscan” button to scan and memorize all the channels.
5. After the auto scan is finished, please press channel “+”,”-“ or channel number keys
to select channels.
6. Press the “Menu” button and the OSD Main Menu window appears.
7. Press or , to select the OSD Sub Menu.
8. Press “ENTER” for the he selected Sub Menu
9. If you don’t want to select the Sub MENU, press” EXIT” button.
Source Select Setting
Source Select Sub-Menu provides TV, AV, S-VIDEO, YCbCr and PC mode selections.
1.In the SOURCE Sub Menu, press or button to choose the Video Source; TV;
AV; S-video; FM; PC.
2. Press “ENTER” to select the source.
3. Press “EXIT” to return to the Main “MENU”.
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PICTURE setting
Picture Sub-Menu provides BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT,
SHARPNESS adjustment modes AND RESET.
1. In the Picture Sub-MENU, PRESS or button to choose the required item.
2. Press or button to adjust the selected item.
E.g. To adjust the level of brightness:
3. Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
4. Select Reset to clear all adjustments and return to factory settings.
5. hen finished making all picture adjustments, press the “Exit” button to return the
main menu.
SOUND Setting
The SOUND Sub-Menu provides BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE adjustment modes and
the RESET mode.
1. In the SOUND Sub MENU, Press or button to choose the required item.
2. Press “Enter” to select the item.
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3. To adjust the selected item by and button.
E.g. Adjusted Bass level:
LOUDNESS function enhances the audio volume from the TV BOX. Press or to
turn it on or off.
SURROUND function activates the surround effects of the TV Box. Press the or
to turn it on or off.
4. hen finished, press “Exit” to return to SOUND Sub MENU.
5. Select RESET to clear all adjustment and return to factory setting.
6. hen finished, press the “Exit” button to return to the Main MENU.
TV FUNCTION Setting
The TV FUNCTION Sub-Menu provides AIRCATV, CHANNEL SWAP CHANNEL
RENAME, CHANNEL EDIT, CHANNEL MEMORY, FINETUNE and AUTO SCAN
functionality. AIRCATV function is only available on the model which is built in TV
frequency table.
1. Select AIRCATV, CHANNEL SWAP,CHANNEL RENAME, CHANNEL EDIT,
FINETUNE or AUTO SCAN, by pressing or button and press “ENTER” to
confirm the setting.
2. Before scanning channels, please select the appropriate broadcasting system in AIR
ANTENNA) and CATV Cable).
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3. To scan program channels automatically, press the AUTOSCAN button.
After finishing the AUTOSCAN, the scanned program channel will be saved.
Channel Swapping
Press or and “Enter” button to enter the CHANNEL SWAP function.
The Original column remains the present channel number. Key in the channel number
you like to swap at the TARGET column.
For example, if you want to change the channel 11 to channel 22. Press the number key
on the remote control unit. After key in the number 22, the channel 11 will be swapped
with the channel 22.
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Channel Rename
The CHANNEL RENAME function allows you to edit the channel’s name. After you
edit the channel name, it will shows below the channel number.
Press or and “Enter” button to enter the CHANNEL RENAME function.
After entered the CHANNEL RENAME function, the Channel List dialog will show up.
Press the button to select the channel you want to rename then press “Enter” to enter
the channel rename dialog.
(No TV Frequency table built-in) ( ith TV Frequency table built-in)
Note: “SYSTEM SELECT” selection is only available on the model, which is built-in
TV frequency table.
The CHANNEL RENAME function provides 5 characters for user’s edit. Press the
to select the character, press to move to the next character you want to change.
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