User manual GENUIS TVGO A31

[. . . ] English Chapter 1: Introduction This new Genius TVGo A31 is the ideal medium for you to watch TV or video or your TFT / LCD / CRT monitor in up to 1280 x 1024 pixel. This TV/ Video box lets you enjoy different types of entertainment anywhere. With the PIP (picture in picture) re-sizing feature, you can work on your PC and still watch your favorite TV or video programs It also includes great features that high-quality TV's provide. [. . . ] 3 English RF TV antenna connector TV or CATV signal in connector 2. 2 Right Side panel connectors CONNECTOR S-Video In TYPE 5 pin Min Din connector RCA JACK Video In 3. 5mm stereo audio jack Audio In DESCRIPTION S-VHS type external video input source. Can be connected to DVD, VCR or Camcorder. External composite video input source, can be connected to DVD, VCR or Camcorder. 3. 5 mm stereo audio jack used for external audio input source. 4 English 2. 3 Wire connection It contains a built in speaker, it is designed in case you didn't turn on the PC system's power. If you intend to use the original sound system, the built in speaker can be automatically disabled by plugging it in the audio loop cable as above. There is no sequential requirement which cable should be connected first except the AC adapter, it is strongly recommended to connect the AC adapter last when you finish all the connections. *For Macintosh user, the connectors or cable requirement may be different, this package doesn't contain such accessories, and you need to get it form Macintosh shop if necessary. 5 English 2. 4 External Video / Audio input connection When you connect this box to an external video / audio device such as DVD, VCR or Camcorder to enjoy the high quality visual / sound entertainment, please turn off the system power and make the correct connection as shown below. It comes with one 3. 5 mm to "Y" type splitter audio connector. If it is used as input cable, at the rear panel, for the audio output, users need to have an extra audio connector or use the audio loop cable to connect to the PC sound system. Chapter 3: Use the Box!3. 1 PC side VGA resolution setting It can be used independent of PC system for a full screen display. In addition to the full screen display, when it is connected in with a PC, the PIP sub video window can also be displayed at the top of PC system VGA surface. This gives you the option of watching TV while you work on the PC or just enjoy 6 English the full screen program. Used as standalone TV box, it has nothing to do with the PC system VGA setting. You can manually check the CRT/ LCD display mode setting if you want, but you don't need to worry about the PC's VGA's resolution setting. While in PIP mode, in order to have the optimized performance, it is recommended to set PC system VGA in XGA mode (1024x768) and monitor's refresh rate at 75Hz. See below for the VGA setting. 7 English 1. In Windows system, the VGA resolution setting page can be invoked by a right click on the mouse when it is pointed at an empty area. When the "display properties" page is shown, select the desired resolution. [. . . ] Ex: 800x600x85 Hz to 1024x768 60Hz, 1280X1024Hz. MENU: When in [full screen TV mode], pop out the MENU for further setting. When in [PIP PC mode], use to allocate PIP position in conjunction with CH+/-, Vol +/- key. [. . . ]