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What’s in the box?

The main components:

Cords and cables:

ZvBox

ZvRemote

ZvReceiver

USB cable

Power adapter

Coax cables (4)

VGA cable

Coax cabling connectors:

Other

Splitters (2)

Channel filter

Batteries (2) (for remote)

Get Going Guide

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install

in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa-
ratus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug. A polar-
ized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electri-
cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked

on or pinched, particularly at plugs, con-
venience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus. 

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

12. Only use attachments/accessories speci-

fied by the manufacturer.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service 

personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is dam-
aged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

FCC Statement

FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement: This hardware device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation
between the equipment and the receiver; 3) connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected;
4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi-
ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product
or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to
ensure compliance with FCC regulations.

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Summary of Contents for ZvBox Zv-100

Page 1: ...tions in the following pages of this Get Going Guide and the on screen steps of the Zv Installation Wizard If you run into any problems please refer to the Zv Support page at www zeevee com where you will find answers to frequently asked questions and After you have completed your ZvBox installation and are enjoying your new Zv channel we welcome you to join us at www zeevee com to share your expe...

Page 2: ...o rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped FCC Statement FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement This hardware device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This eq...

Page 3: ...a given channel by reflecting its energy while allowing others to pass through That reflective property keeps the cable company s channel from entering the home and the Zv channel from leaving the home Splitters Splitters take a coax input and split the signal into two equal outputs the signal s energy gets divided by 2 Splitters can pass signals from their input to their outputs or from their out...

Page 4: ...C USB cable VGA cables Cable modem Channel filter Splitter Set top box HDTV HDTV HDTV This configuration likely represents the easiest deployment if you have a cable modem near your computer It makes it easy for ZvBox to share the coaxial cabling that feeds the modem and simplifies connection In this setup the channel filter is connected to the input of the first splitter in the system Installing ...

Page 5: ...C USB cable VGA cables Cable modem Channel filter Splitter Set top box HDTV HDTV HDTV This configuration likely represents the easiest deployment if you do not have a cable modem near your computer but do have a coaxial cabling connection nearby that ZvBox can connect to If needed ZvBox can share coaxial cabling with a TV DVR or other set top box In this setup the channel filter is connected to th...

Page 6: ...If not visit the support section of our web site at www zeevee com support Follow this Get Going Guide until prompted to follow steps on your computer If you are unsure which connection is the input to a splitter Look for a marking that says IN or does NOT have a number like 7dB near it There is usually only one It may be hard to read Still not sure Disconnect the cable from the input Cable servic...

Page 7: ...t this time You will be instructed to make other connections later in the setup process If your computer only has a DVI output you ll need a DVI to VGA adapter not supplied to use ZvBox For more information on using various computer video connectors with ZvBox see the Support section of our web site 2 You may be prompted to allow the Zv Setup software to run Allow it to do so If autorun on your co...

Page 8: ...l the process even though there appears to be little or no progress 5 When prompted click Finish and the following screen should appear on your computer If the screen does not appear click on the Zv icon in the Systray of your computer s Start Bar and choose Launch Zv Installation Wizard now 6 Restart your computer if prompted by the setup windows Follow the on screen Zv Installation Wizard until ...

Page 9: ...new channel for you Use the space below to write down the channel number shown on the Zv Installation Wizard Your Zv channel number 8 2008 ZeeVee Inc All rights reserved Cable Modem users If you connect ZvBox to a coax cable that s attached to a cable modem test your modem after you make the connection If your cable modem no longer functions as before please use another coax cable connection If yo...

Page 10: ... for help Important when performing the channel scan set your HDTV to scan cable channels not over the air channels 9 Part D Connect your HDTV to coax cabling Begin Part D when you have been instructed to do so by the Zv Installation Wizard 1 Check to see what s attached to the antenna input on your HDTV 2 If there s a coaxial cable from the wall connected to the HDTV s antenna input your HDTV is ...

Page 11: ... HDTV 2 Connect ZvBox directly to the HDTV s antenna input as shown and plug in ZvBox 3 Follow the steps in Part E above for tuning in your Zv channel If the HDTV successfully tunes in the Zv channel 1 Reconnect ZvBox at your computer then reconnect the HDTV to your coaxial cabling system 2 If your HDTV displays the following message follow the instructions on your HDTV screen 3 If your HDTV displ...

Page 12: ...launches or closes on screen keyboard Left Right Up Down keys are also computer arrow keys OK is also the Enter key window controls help to switch between maximize minimize or close windows Need more information For the most complete and up to date information on the ZvRemote including our online tutorial visit our web site at www zeevee com support 5 way control mouse touchpad touch to move curso...

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