Installation guide
INSTALLATION
13
Connect the Video Output
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.
Which Video Output / Cable Are You Using?
If you are using (a)…
1. VGA Cable – Go to Connecting via VGA
2. DVI/HDMI Cable– Go to Connecting via DVI/HDMI
3. Component Cables – You cannot directly connect; read below for details
4. S-Video Cable – You cannot directly connect; read below for details
5. Composite Cable – You cannot directly connect; read below for details
6. Coaxial Cable – You cannot directly connect; read below for details
Connecting via VGA:
1. Simply plug one end of the VGA cable into the DVI-to-VGA adapter, as shown.
2. Plug the other end of the adapter into the K DVI Output.
3. You’re finished! Move on to Connect the Audio Output on page 15.
Connecting via DVI/HDMI:
1. Simply plug the DVI end of the cable into the T DVI Output.
2. Plug the HDMI end into the TV and you’re finished! Move on to Connect the
Audio Output on page 15.
Connecting via Component:
1. Due to HDCP compliance issues, you cannot directly connect component cables
to the VidaBox MAX. You’ll need to purchase an additional video conversion
hardware
2. If you already have such hardware, follow its instructions & connect it now
.
3. Connect the other end of the component cables into your television.
4. You’re finished! Move on to Connect the Audio Output on page 15.
Want the Best
Video Output
Quality?
Video output quality,
starting from the
best/preferred
connection, is rated as
follows:
1. Coaxial (Passable)
2. Composite (Fair)
3. S-video (Good)
4. Component (Better)
5. DVI/VGA (Best)
VGA Cable
DVI Cable
Component & S-Video
Box/TV-Out Dongle
Component Cables










