AVS TV Box has a simple and intuitive interface and lets the user start watching the video right after it is installed.

Nevertheless you will need to configure your device that is used as a capture device before you can start watching the channels or capture video.

The configuration will include several easy steps:

1. Connect your capture device to your personal computer. You might need to turn down your PC to install the internal devices, such as TV tuners and alike. If your device has a USB-interface, it is usually possible to connect it while your personal computer is running. Please read the manual that comes with your device to avoid damage and installation problems.

2. Start your computer and install the capture device drivers. They are usually placed onto the CD/DVD that comes along with the device, or you can download them from the device manufacturer's web site. For many of the devices connected via USB-cable no additional driver software is needed as it is included into the windows installation package.

3. Launch the AVS TV Box software. Click the Settings button to select the channels that you will be able to watch using AVS TV Box.

4. Select the Device Parameters tab of the Settings window. Select the device to be configured and set its parameters. See the Device Parameters Settings section for more detail on how to configure different capture devices.

5. Select the Channels tab of the Settings window. Click the Add Channel button to add the cameras to the channels list or Scan for TV or Digital TV tuners to search for the existing channels. After that you can tic the channels you would like to watch or capture and click the Add to Favorites button. See the Channels Settings section on how to set different channels and add them to the Favorites list.

6. To watch the channels now you need to click the OK button to accept all the changes and close the configuration window. See the Watching Channels section on how to watch the channels of the selected capture devices.

7. If you plan to record your video, you will need to set the Recording parameters first and after that you will be able to capture video or take snapshots. See also the respective sections on how to playback the recorded files and use the Electronic Program Guide.