MODEL SLIM Hardware Installation Guide
VIDABOX™ – SLIM™ 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 Connecting via VGA 12 Connecting via Component 12 Connecting via S-Video 13 Connecting via Composite 13 Connecting via Coaxial 13 CHAPTE R 2 INSTALL ATION VidaBox™ Diagrams 7 VidaBox™ Placement 8 Connect the: Power Cable 8 Wireless Keyboard Receiver 8 Remote Receiver 8 FM Antennas 8 LAN Port 9 USB Card Reader 9 Wirel
I N T R O D U C T I O N MODEL SLIM Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the VidaBox SLIM™! 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 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 SLIM™.
I N S T A L L A T I O N VidaBox Diagrams Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the SLIM™ before proceeding. A Reset Button B Dual-layer DVD±RW Drive E DVD Tray Eject D Power Button C USB 2.0 Ports F Power Input H USB 2.0 Ports G SPDIF-Out I 7.1 Surround Sound Output L TV Coaxial Inputs J S-Video & Component Output K P/S 2 Keyboard O LAN Port Q P/S 2 Mouse M FM Antenna Inputs N TV S-Video & RCA Inputs R Parallel Port P FireWire / i.Link/ IEE1394 Port S VGA Output FIGURE 1.
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 SLIM™.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connect the LAN Port O If you have a hard line internet connection available, you can connect to it directly with a CAT-5 Ethernet cable to the O LAN Port. CAT-5 Ethernet Cable Connect the USB Card Reader C USB Card Reader Connect the USB card reader remote receiver into any available USB port. You may wish to connect this in the front C USB ports for easy access, and store it away when it’s not in use to minimize clutter.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connect the TV Input 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: S-video (Best) Composite (Better) Coaxial (Good) 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 Video Output Want the Best Video Output Quality? Video output quality, starting from the best/preferred connection, is rated as follows: VGA (Best) Component (Better) S-video (Good) Composite (Fair) Coaxial (Passable) Every VidaBox™ SLIM™ comes with a high-quality S-Video cable. If you wish to connect your SLIM™ to the TV’s video input using a different connection, please purchase them 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. Take the TV-Out Dongle and plug it into the J S-Video & Component Output on the back panel. 2. Connect one end of the supplied S-video cable into the TV-Out Dongle. S-video Cable 3. Connect the other end of the S-video cable into your television. 4. You’re finished! Move on to Connect the Audio Output Connecting via Composite: 1. Take the TV-Out Dongle and plug it into the J S-Video & Component Output on the back panel. 2.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connect the Audio Output Every VidaBox™ SLIM™ 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 SLIM™ 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 SLIM™ 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™ SLIM! 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.
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Copyright ©2006 VidaBox LLC. VidaBox™, and its model names ROOMMATE™, SLIM™, LUX™, and MAX™ 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 July 2006. However, VidaBox LLC reserves the right to make modifications or changes to the document without further notice.
