MODEL MAGNUM Software Configuration Guide
VIDABOX™ - MAGNUM™ Software Configuration Guide © VidaBox LLC 100 Shames Drive • Suite 3 • Westbury, NY 11590 Support: http://www.vidabox.
Table of Contents Introduction 4 CHAPTE R 1 OVERVIE W How to Best Use This Guide 5 How to Use the Media Center Interface 6 VidaBox™ Desktop 6 VidaBox™ Media Center Console 6 Media Center Remotes 7 CHAPTE R 2 CONFIGU RE Media Center Setup Walkthrough 18 Required Setup Section 18 Optional Setup Section 19 Configure tuners, 19 TV Signal, & Guide Optimize how Media Center looks 22 on Your Display Set up your speakers 23 CHAPTE R 3 FINE TUNE CONFIGU RATION SOFT WARE Configure the Softw
I N T R O D U C T I O N Introduction A fter setting up the physical connections necessary for the VidaBox™, it’s now time to configure the software properly for optimal performance. Please take some time to review this guide thoroughly, as improper installation may not yield the optimal audio and visual experience. be sure to check out our website and support forum, where new features, questions, and answers are available everyday. As always, every new VidaBox™ comes with our all inclusive warranty.
I N T R O D U C T I O N How to Best Use This Guide I n order avoid improper configuration, we recommend that you read through this guide and follow the setup steps carefully. I C O N K E Y Warning! Pay Close Attention Checklist Items Answer Before Proceeding Keyboard Required Move on to the next section New Section 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 How to Use the Media Center Interface Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the VidaBox’s™ Interface before proceeding. There are two main interfaces – the VidaBox™ Desktop and the Media Center Console. Every time the VidaBox™ is turned on, it will first load the desktop. Then it will load the Media Center Console. VidaBox™ Desktop Below is a screenshot of the VidaBox™ Desktop. Noted are the locations of key icons necessary for VidaBox™ software configuration.
O V E R V I E W Media Center Remotes Below are diagrams of the standard and optional remotes. Pay particular attention to the key buttons which are labeled.
C O N F I G U R E S O F T W A R E Configure the Software Congratulations! By this point you have already set up all of the physical connections for the VidaBox™! The next step is to properly configure the software. Keyboard Required You’ll need to have the supplied keyboard ready to finish setting up your audio connection. If it is a wireless keyboard, make sure it is synchronized before proceeding. Refer to the Hardware Installation Guide for instructions.
C O N F I G U R E S O F T W A R E You Must Configure the Primary Display & Desktop Video-Out Before Proceeding! Failure to do so may result in severe video problems later. Configure the Primary Display Using the trackball, move the cursor to any open area on the desktop (where you only see the desktop wallpaper). Right-click to open up a menu, and then select NVIDIA Control Panel (shown left). The prompt, as shown on the lower left, will appear.
C O N F I G U R E S O F T W A R E Configure the Desktop Video-Out You Must Configure the Primary Display & Desktop Video-Out Before Proceeding! Failure to do so may result in severe video problems later. On the projector or TV that you are connected to, look up its native resolution. It can usually be found in its User’s Manual, or on the manufacturer’s website. We will first set up the primary TV/projector, and then clone these settings onto the touchscreen.
C O N F I G U R E S O F T W A R E 2. If you see nothing, or if you are dissatisfied with the result – do not panic! Wait about 15 seconds and the screen will revert back to the last effective resolution. Display Resolution Slider Apply Changes Prompt Preferred Resolution: Write down the preferred resolution here for later reference 3. Repeat the first step, but move the slider bar to the next increment now.
C O N F I G U R E S O F T W A R E 1. Click on the Resize My Desktop radio button (shown left), and click on the Resize Desktop button. Using the Overscan slider bars, move them to match the top, bottom, left, and right limits of your television screen. Resize Desktop buttons 2. After optimizing the over/underscan, apply to save your changes, then restart the VidaBox™. Make sure the video settings are preserved. Go to: Were the Video Settings Saved After Reboot? below.
C O N F I G U R E S O F T W A R E You Must Configure the Cloned VideoOut Before Proceeding! Failure to do so may result in severe video problems later. Select Set up multiple displays Configure the Cloned Video-Out Now that the proper settings for the primary display are made, it’s time to clone your outputs so that your touchscreen will work! Stay in the NVIDIA control panel, and follow the steps below. 1. Using the trackball, select Set up multiple displays (shown left). 2.
C O N F I G U R E S O F T W A R E Configure the Cloned Resolution With cloning activated, we now take the final step of setting the native resolution & finishing the video configuration. Proceed & follow the steps below. What Video Connection are you using? Connecting via a DVI/VGA Cable: Change Resolution Option 1. Using the trackball, select Change resolution (shown left). Find the preferred resolution that you found under Configure the Desktop Video-Out on pg 11. 2.
C O N F I G U R E S O F T W A R E Configure the Audio Output Want the best sound quality? Use the digital SPDIFout whenever possible, especially when connecting to a receiver. To complete the desktop audio output configuration, the steps required will depend on the audio connection used, as detailed below. What Audio Connection are you using? Digital Sound – Optical or coaxial output sound The Media Center console will configure your audio settings – go to the next section. Analog Sound – 2.
C O N F I G U R E S O F T W A R E Blue – Analog Line In¹ Green – Front Left/Right* ¹ Pink – Mic In** ¹ L/R RCA audio cables Orange – Center / Subwoofer Out Black – Surround Left/Right Gray – Surround Back Left/ Right * - For stereo 2.0 /front speakers-only output (either via L/R RCA or direct 3.5mm cable), you only need to connect to this green jack and you’re done! ** - Connect the microphone amplifier’s output into this jack 3.5mm to RCA converter 3.5mm 2.0 stereo cable 4.
C O N F I G U R E S O F T W A R E Configure the Wireless Connection Are You Connecting to the Internet Wirelessly? 1. If not, skip this section and proceed to the next section – Center Console. Configure Media 2. If so, be sure that your wireless network is already installed and is ready to accept a new connection. Then, look on the lower-right hand corner of your desktop for the Wireless Networking icon, as shown on the left. Which Icon Do You See? a.
C O N F I G U R E S O F T W A R E Configure Media Center Console The Start Button – Microsoft Remote Once the desktop video, audio, and wireless connections have been set up, we can now proceed and configure the Media Center Console. Start Media Center by hitting the Start Button on the remote, and then simply follow the on-screen instructions. Media Center Setup Walkthrough The Start Button – Harmony Remote Required Setup Section: 1.
C O N F I G U R E S O F T W A R E 4. Help Improve Media Center asks you to join the Customer Experience Improvement Program. You can click on Learn more about this setting for details. You may simply click on No thank you and hit Next. 5. Get the Most from Media Center asks for permission to connect to the internet to get cover art for albums, movie information, etc. We recommend that you click on Yes and hit Next for an optimal experience. 6.
C O N F I G U R E S O F T W A R E 2. Automatic TV Signal Setup now appears. You can choose to manually configure the TV signal, but we recommend that you let Media Center automatically configure your connection. If you have set-top boxes, turn them on now. Select Configure my TV signal automatically and hit Next. Media Center will now be Examining your TV Signal Setup. 3. Next, if you have the optional HDTV tuners installed, the Connect Your Digital TV Antenna will appear. If not, skip to step 4.
C O N F I G U R E S O F T W A R E Do You Have a Set-top Box (STB) Remote? a. If you do not have the remote, select No and hit Next. You will need to know the Brand of your set-top box. Follow the instructions on the screen, and select the proper responses. Media Center will then be configured to control your STB. b. If you have a set-top box remote, have it ready, and then select Yes and hit Next. Follow the on-screen instructions, and Media Center will then be configured to control your STB. 5.
C O N F I G U R E S O F T W A R E 9. Please Enter Your ZIP Code, so your local programming guide can be found. Hit Next when ready. 10. The Download Provider Information page now appears. Be patient as the download is completed. When it’s done, hit Next. 11. Select TV Signal Provider, and then hit Next. Call the customer service line for your TV provider if you have a question regarding which option to choose. 12. Download TV Program Guide Information will begin. After the download is complete, hit Next.
C O N F I G U R E S O F T W A R E 8. After you’ve used all of the Display Calibration tools, hit Next. You’ve now Optimized how Media Center looks on your Display. Set up your speakers 1. In this final section, we’ll set up and test your speakers in the Media Center Console. Select Set up your speakers and hit Next. 2. The Welcome to Speaker Setup wizard now appears. You will specify how many speakers you have, and then Media Center will proceed to test them. Hit Next. 3.
F I N E - T U N E C O N F I G U R A T I O N At this point, the required elements have been configured. The next few steps will cover fine-tuning the setup a bit further, so that you can have the optimal experience. PVR Configuration The personal video recorder, by default, is set to record about 40 hours of television at the Best quality setting. Depending on your viewing habits and performance needs, you can change it to record more or less television and/or at a different quality setting.
F I N E - T U N E C O N F I G U R A T I O N Remote Recording Configuration Why isn’t this installed already? The remote recording service is uniquely connected to your MSN passport, making it easy to manage with a single login. Thus, you would need to input your personal passport information in order to use this service. Remote Recording is a unique feature that allows you to remotely change the television recordings on your VidaBox™ from any computer connected to the internet.
P O S T C O N F I G U R A T I O N ☺ You’ve Finished the Software Configuration! After configuring the software properly, you can use the VidaBox™! Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the interface by referring to the User’s Guide.
Service Information Sometimes, there are problems that need further assistance to resolve. VidaBox™ stands behind all of its products with its all-inclusive warranty with the purchase of every VidaBox™. Contact Your Dealer/Place of Purchase: • If you find that you are having trouble installing or setting up the VidaBox™, please contact your dealer or place of purchase.
Copyright ©2007 VidaBox LLC. VidaBox™, and its model names ROOMMATE™, SLIM™, LUX™, MAGNUM™, & VAULT™ 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 2007. However, VidaBox LLC reserves the right to make modifications or changes to the document without further notice.
