MODEL MAX HD Edition Hardware Installation Guide
VIDABOX™ – MAX™ Hardware Installation Guide © VidaBox LLC 172 Garden Street • Garden City, NY 11530 Support: http://www.vidabox.
Table of Contents Introduction 4 Connect the Video Output Which Video Output/Cable Are You Using? CHAPTE R 1 OVERVIE W How to Best Use This Guide 5 Parts List 6 Standard Accessories 6 Optional Accessories 6 CHAPTE R 2 INSTALL ATION 7 VidaBox™ Placement 8 Connect the: Power Cable 8 Wireless Keyboard Receiver 8 Remote Receiver 8 FM Antennas 8 LAN Port 9 VGA Jumper Cable 9 Wireless USB Networking Module (Optional) 9 Connect the TV Inputs Do You Have a Set-top Box (STB)? Connecting
I N T R O D U C T I O N MODEL MAX Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the VidaBox MAX™! You have made an investment in attaining a state-of-the-art audio and visual experience for your home! T he VidaBox™ is the culmination of research in the latest home audio and visual technology. This “all-in-one” device combines the functions of multiple home entertainment components, such as a DVD player, a CD/MP3 player, a computer, and TiVo® box into one, easy-to-use appliance (unit).
O V E R V I E W How to Best Use This Guide I n order to avoid improper installation, we recommend that you read through this guide and follow the setup steps carefully. I C O N K E Y New Section Checklist Items Valuable Information Answer Before Proceeding Move on to the next section Keyboard Required Please pay close attention to these icons. They alert you to key pieces of information that are needed for a successful installation of the VidaBox™.
O V E R V I E W Parts List Please check and make sure all of the parts below are in your box before getting started. See the Packing List to find which optional accessories came with your VidaBox MAX™.
I N S T A L L A T I O N VidaBox Diagrams Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the MAX™ before proceeding. B Touchscreen A Optical Disc Drives F Disc Tray Eject G Card Reader C Reset Button D Power Button H FireWire / i.Link/ IEE1394 Port E USB 2.0 Ports I 7.
I N S T A L L A T I O N VidaBox™ Placement Help! My Parts Look Different! These pictures are for illustration only. The parts in your box may look slightly different. The VidaBox™ should be placed in a well-ventilated area. This will help facilitate the exchange of heat out of the system, thereby minimizing operating fan noise. At a minimum, any area with a fan grille should have about four (4) inches of clearance. This will allow fresh air to circulate through the MAX™.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connect the LAN Port S If you have a hard line internet connection available, you can connect to it directly with a CAT-5 Ethernet cable to the S LAN Port. CAT-5 Ethernet Cable Connect the Wireless USB Networking Module R (Optional) Simply stick the wireless module into any available USB port. For optimum connection, you can use the included USB extension cords to connect it to the back R USB Ports, so that it is hidden.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connect the TV Inputs (Analog) Depending on your TV provider source, you may connect the TV inputs in one of the following ways: Do You Have a Set-top Box (STB)? 1. No – Go to Connecting Directly from a Coaxial Cable below. 2. Yes – Go to How Many Set-top Boxes (STB’s) Do You Have? Connecting Directly from a Coaxial Cable: 1. Take your incoming cable or satellite coaxial cable and plug it into the “In” Port of the supplied 1-to-2 coaxial splitter. 1-to-2 coaxial splitter 2.
I N S T A L L A T I O N How Did You Connect the TV to the Set-top Box (STB)? Want the Best TV Quality? TV input quality, starting from the best/preferred connection, is rated as follows: 1. Coaxial (Good) 2. Composite (Better) 3. S-video (Best) 1. Through a coaxial connection – Go to Connecting from a Coaxial Cable. 2. Through an S-video or RCA (yellow, red & white plugs) connections – Go to Connecting from S-Video/RCA Cables. Connecting from a Coaxial Cable: 1.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connect the HDTV Inputs (Optional) If your VidaBox came with HDTV input(s), you may directly connect them to the VidaBox’s X ATSC HDTV OTA Input(s). Before doing so, make sure that your HDTV antenna is installed properly. If there are no HDTV inputs, skip this section and go to on page 13 Connect the Video Output How many HDTV inputs do you have? 1. One – Go to Connecting Directly from a HDTV Coaxial Cable below. 2. Two – Go to Using a Splitter and/or Amplifier below.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connect the Video Output Want the Best Video Output Quality? Video output quality, starting from the best/preferred connection, is rated as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Coaxial (Passable) Composite (Fair) S-video (Good) Component (Better) DVI/VGA (Best) Every VidaBox™ MAX™ comes with a high-quality S-Video cable. If you wish to connect your MAX™ to the TV’s video input using a different cable(s), please purchase it from your local dealer, or through our online store.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting via S-Video: 1. Due to HDCP compliance issues, you cannot directly connect S-Video cables to the VidaBox MAX. You’ll need to purchase an additional video conversion hardware S-video Cable 2. If you already have such hardware, follow its instructions & connect it nowConnect the other end of the S-video cable into your television. 3. You’re finished! Move on to Connect the Audio Output on page 15. Connecting via Composite (requires optional adapter): 1.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connect the Audio Output Every VidaBox™ MAX™ comes with a high-quality set of L/R RCA audio cables and 3.5mm converter for 2.0 stereo sound. If you wish to connect the audio output of your MAX™ differently, please purchase the appropriate cables from your local dealer,or through our online store. The SPDIF output There are two types of cables, as shown. If you choose to use the SPDIF-output, you only need to use one of the two outputs, not both.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connect the Wireless Keyboard After installing the video and audio outputs, it is time to connect and synchronize the wireless keyboard to its receiver. Make sure that the wireless keyboard receiver is connected to the VidaBox™, and start the MAX™ by pressing the D Power Button. 1. Place the 3 included ‘AA’ batteries into the keyboard. Be careful to observe polarity – improper battery installation may damage the keyboard. 2.
P O S T I N S T A L L A T I O N ☺ You’ve Finished the Hardware Installation! After completing the hardware installation, you can proceed to set up the software by referring to the Software Configuration Guide. The Next Step Congratulations! You’ve set up all of the physical connections for the VidaBox™ MAX! The next step is to properly configure the software. Refer to the “Software Configuration Guide” for the next steps.
Service Information Register Your VidaBox™! For faster service, please don’t forget to register your VidaBox™ at Thank you for purchasing a VidaBox™, the system that makes Home Entertainment Simple! Please take some time now to review and familiarize yourself with our warranty policy by visiting our website at http://www.vidabox.com/warranty.
Copyright ©2006 VidaBox LLC. VidaBox™, and its model names ROOMMATE™, SLIM™, LUX™, MAX™, ZERO™, and STEALTH™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of VidaBox LLC. All other company, product, and trademark names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and are the sole property of their respective owners. This document is accurate as of September 2006. However, VidaBox LLC reserves the right to make modifications or changes to the document without further notice.
