Vbox Communications Cat's Eye USB 3560 Installation Manual - Connecting The Hardware

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3. 

Connecting the Hardware 

Follow the instructions below to connect the 

Cat’s Eye

USB 3560 HDTV Tuner unit to your 

computer.  For your safety, we recommend that you read them carefully and thoroughly 

before connecting the unit.  If you do not feel comfortable with the process detailed below, 

we recommend you consult a qualified computer technician. 

Note

:

 VBox Communications, Ltd. assumes no liability for any damage caused 

directly or indirectly due to improper installation or use of the unit or any of its 

components.  

Please pay special attention to the following recommended precautions: 

!

Caution

:

 Make sure to discharge any static charge that may have accumulated in 

your body before undertaking a hardware-related operation.  You can do so by 

touching any metal-grounded surface.  

!

Caution

:

 To avoid the risk of electric shock and fire, make sure that your computer is 

always grounded when connected to a power source.

!

Caution

:

 To protect yourself and your computer against voltage surges and built-up 

static charges originating in the antenna or the cable system, make sure that both are 

properly grounded at all times.  Also, make sure that the antenna is installed in an 

open space, far from power lines or other light and power circuits.

!

Caution:   Handle the 

Cat’s Eye

USB 3560 HDTV

Tuner and the PC carefully in 

order to avoid injury.  Avoid damaging wires or using damaged wires to prevent a 

short circuit.  

1.  Verify that the computer’s designated USB 2.0 port is enabled.  To do so, right-click the 

My Computer icon and select Properties > Hardware > Device  Manager.  The 

Device Manager window displays a list of operational devices installed on your 

computer.  Access the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” item heading to check the 

operational USB ports. 

If the Universal Serial Bus controllers (USB) are not listed, reboot your computer, enter 

the CMOS setup (BIOS), and enable the USB port(s).  Refer to your computer’s 

documentation for instructions. 

2.  Connect the antenna feed (coaxial cable) to the unit’s RF-In connector and to the 

antenna.   

3.  Connect the flat end of the USB-2 cable to the designated USB 2.0 port on the PC.