ViewSonic ViewBox VB50HRTV TV Tuner Box User Manual

1. Sarrera

The ViewSonic ViewBox VB50HRTV is a TV tuner box designed to transform your LCD or CRT computer monitor into a fully functional television and multimedia display. This device allows you to connect various video sources, including cable TV, DVD players, VCRs, and video game consoles, to your monitor, providing a full-screen viewing experience without requiring a separate television set.

It features plug-and-play connectivity, eliminating the need for software drivers or internal computer installation. The VB50HRTV supports high-resolution display up to 1024 x 768 pixels with 24-bit color, enhancing your viewing experience for television, movies, and games.

2. Segurtasun informazioa

• Ziurtatu gailua gainazal egonkor eta lau batean jartzen dela, ustekabeko erorketak saihesteko.
• Ez jarri gailua uraren, hezetasunaren edo muturreko tenperaturen eraginpean.
• Saihestu aireztapen-zuloak blokeatzea gehiegi berotzeko.
• Erabili gailuarekin hornitutako korronte-egokigailua soilik.
• Disconnect the power cord during lightning storms or when unused for extended periods.
• Ez saiatu gailua zeuk irekitzen edo konpontzen. Konponketa guztiak langile kualifikatuen esku utzi.

3. Paketearen edukia

Egiaztatu elementu guztiak paketean daudela:

• ViewSonic ViewBox VB50HRTV TV Tuner Box
• Remote Control (28-key)
• Elikatze-moldagailua
• VGA kablea
• Audio-Kableak
• S-Bideo kablea
• Composite (RCA) Video Cables

4. Konfigurazioa eta konexioak

The VB50HRTV is designed for easy plug-and-play installation. No software drivers are required.

1. Connect Your Monitor: Connect your computer monitor's VGA cable to the "RGB Output" port on the VB50HRTV.
2. Connect Your Computer (Optional): If you wish to use your computer with the same monitor, connect a VGA cable from your computer's video output to the "RGB Input" port on the VB50HRTV.
3. Connect TV Signal: Connect your cable TV coaxial line or antenna to the "RF Input" port on the VB50HRTV.
4. Konektatu audioa:
   • For computer audio pass-through, connect your computer's audio output to the "Audio In" port on the VB50HRTV.
   • Connect external speakers or headphones to the "Audio Out" port on the VB50HRTV.
5. Connect External Devices (DVD, VCR, Game Console):
   • For S-Video devices, connect the S-Video cable to the "S-Video In" port.
   • For Composite (RCA) devices, connect the yellow video cable to the "Video In" port and the red/white audio cables to the "Audio In" (RCA) ports.
6. Konektatu energia: Plug the supplied power adapter into the "DC In" port on the VB50HRTV and then into a power outlet.

1. irudia: The ViewSonic ViewBox VB50HRTV TV Tuner Box with its remote control and various connection cables. This image illustrates the compact design and the accessories included for setup.

5. Funtzionamendu-argibideak

5.1 Piztu/Itzali

Sakatu BOTEREA button on the remote control or on the front panel of the ViewBox to turn the unit on or off.

5.2 Sarrera iturriaren hautaketa

Erabili SARRERA button on the remote control to cycle through available input sources: TV, RGB (Computer), S-Video, and Composite Video. You can also use dedicated buttons if available on the remote.

When in RGB (Computer) mode, the ViewBox acts as a pass-through, allowing you to use your computer without turning the ViewBox off. You can switch back to TV or other video inputs at any time.

5.3 Channel Tuning (TV Mode)

The VB50HRTV automatically tunes all available TV broadcast and cable TV channels upon initial setup or when rescanning. Use the CH+ eta CH- buttons on the remote to change channels. You can also enter channel numbers directly using the numeric keypad.

5.4 Display Settings Adjustment

Access the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu using the MENUA button on the remote control. From the OSD, you can adjust various picture settings:

• Kontrastea: Eremu argien eta ilunen arteko aldea doitzen du.
• Distira: Irudiaren argitasun edo iluntasun orokorra kontrolatzen du.
• Kolorea: Koloreen intentsitatea doitzen du.
• Ñabardura: Modifies the color tint (primarily for NTSC video sources).
• Ebazpena: Select from available resolutions: 640x480, 800x600, 852x480, and 1024x768. Optimal resolution depends on your monitor and source.

Use the arrow buttons on the remote to navigate the OSD menu and the OK or SARTU botoia hautaketak berresteko.

5.5 Lo egiteko tenporizadorea

The built-in sleep timer allows you to set a specific time after which the display will automatically shut off. Consult the OSD menu for sleep timer settings and adjustments.

6. Mantentzea

Zure iraupena eta errendimendu optimoa ziurtatzeko ViewBox VB50HRTV, follow these maintenance guidelines:

• Garbiketa: Gently wipe the exterior of the device with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners, aerosols, or abrasive materials, as these can damage the finish or internal components.
• Aireztapena: Ensure that the ventilation slots on the device are not obstructed. Proper airflow prevents overheating.
• Biltegiratzea: Gailua denbora luzez gordetzen baduzu, deskonektatu korrontetik eta gorde leku fresko eta lehor batean, eguzki-argitik eta muturreko tenperaturetatik babestuta.

7. Arazoak

Zurekin arazoak badituzu ViewBox VB50HRTV, refer to the following common solutions:

• Potentziarik gabe:
  • Check if the power adapter is securely connected to the ViewBox and a working power outlet.
  • Egiaztatu entxufea funtzionatzen duela beste gailu bat konektatuz.
• Irudi/seinalerik ez:
  • Ensure all video cables (VGA, RF, S-Video, Composite) are securely connected to both the ViewBox and the source device/monitor.
  • Confirm the correct input source is selected on the ViewBox using the SARRERA botoia.
  • Check your monitor's input selection to ensure it is set to the correct input connected to the ViewKutxa.
  • If in TV mode, perform a channel scan to ensure channels are detected.
• Poor Picture Quality (Blurry, Muddy, Incorrect Colors):
  • Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, Color, and Hue settings via the OSD menu.
  • Ensure the selected resolution on the ViewBox is compatible with your monitor and provides the best image quality (e.g., 1024x768).
  • Check the quality of your source signal (e.g., cable TV signal strength, DVD/VCR output).
  • Verify that video cables are not damaged or loosely connected.
• Soinurik ez:
  • Check if audio cables are correctly connected from the source to the ViewBox and from the ViewBox to your speakers/headphones.
  • Ensure the volume is not muted or set too low on the ViewBox, your speakers, or the source device.
• Urruneko kontrola ez dabil:
  • Ordeztu bateriak urrutiko agintean.
  • Ziurtatu urruneko eta gailuaren artean oztoporik ez dagoela ViewBox's IR receiver.

8. Zehaztapenak

9. Bermea eta Laguntza

For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the documentation provided with your purchase or visit the official ViewSonic webgunea. Gorde erosketaren egiaztagiria bermearen erreklamazioetarako.

Fabrikatzailea: ViewSonic