USERS MANUAL WARNING/CAUTION The lightning flash with ar rowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of uninsulated dangerous volt-
age within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk to persons. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of im-
portant operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. FCC This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condition: (1)this device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any interference received,in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTICE Please be aware that new software may change the functionality of the STB. The photo and the function explanation involved in this specification is for reference only. If there is any mistake, please refer to the entity. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. DTV Converter Box 1 USERS MANUAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions through carefully, before operating the receiver. Please observe all warnings and instructions on the equipment and contained in these operating instructions. I n s t a l l t h e u n i t horizontally. Unbal-
anced installation may cause the unit to be damaged by itself. Do not put heavy ob-
jects on the unit. When the unit is sud-
denly moved to a hot area from a cold area, it may cause prob lems. In that case, turn off the power, and turn on after 1-2 hours. Install the unit in a place with:
good ventilation suitable temperature no direct sunrays low humidity low vibration influence Be sure to read this users manual before starting your operation. Never open the cover. It is very dangerous to touch the inside of the unit due to possible electric shock. When you dont use this unit for a long time, please pull the power cord from the outlet. Also do not use a dam-
aged power cord. Do not touch the power withwet hand. If there is liquid flowing into the unit, pull out the power cord immedi-
ately because it may cause fire or electric shock. Place the unit in a well ventilated and no heat environment. 2 DTV Converter Box Table of Contents USERS MANUAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 4 1. Main Features 4 2. Unpacking 4 OVERVIEW OF THE EQUIPMENT 5 1. Front Panel 5 2. Rear Panel 6 3. Remote Control Unit 7 4. Installation of STB 8 4.1 Connecting to TV using RCA Sup-
port 8 4.2 Connecting to TV using RF Sup-
port 8 2. OPTION 14 2.1 Clock 14 2.2 Aspect Ratio 14 2.3 Language 15 2.4 Audio Language 15 2.5 Caption Select 15 2.6 DCC Setup 16 2.7 Sleep Mode 16 2.8 Output Channel 16 3. LOCK 17 3.1 Lock System 17 3.2 Set Password 17 3.3 Block Channel 18 3.4 TV Rating-Children 18 3.5 TV Rating-General 19 3.6 Movie Rating 20 3.7 Downloadable RRT 20 FIRST STEPS 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 21 MENU INFORMATION 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING 21 ON SCREEN MENUS SELECTION 10 1. Main Menu 10 2. Channel 11 1.1 Channel Scan 11 1.2 Channel Add 12 1.3 Channel Edit 12 1.4 Manual Scan 13 1.5 Smart Antenna 13 DTV Converter Box 3 USERS MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION Multi-language OSD (English,
French, Spanish)
Multi-language audio supported Multi-language Subtitle output
supported
EIA 608 Closed Caption Parent control (V-chip) 2. Unpacking Unpack the receiver and check to make sure that all of the following items are included in the packaging. 1 x Remote Control Unit 1 x Users Manual 1 x Digital Terrestrial Re-
ceiver Incorporating the highly integrated single chip, the receiver is a cost-
effective and high performance digi-
tal ATSC converter box. The receiver provides FTA (Free-To-Air) channels with user-friendly OSD (On Screen Display) 1. Main Features Fully ATSC / MPEG -2 HD
compliant Receives HD ATSC Terres-
trial broadcast Channels 2-69 Decodes all 18 ATSC DTV
standard formats 256 colors on screen display
(OSD) supported 7 days Electronic Program
Guide (EPG) Teletext output through VBI
and OSD 4 DTV Converter Box OVERVIEW OF THE EQUIPMENT USERS MANUAL 1. Front Panel change to the previous channel Remote Control Sensor change to the next channel switch between operation and standby modes DTV Converter Box 5 USERS MANUAL 2. Rear Panel Right audio VIDEO Main power switch Left audio UHF RF output to TV sets antenna in Connect to terrestrial antenna 6 DTV Converter Box 3. Remote Control Unit USERS MANUAL Function MUTE CC Numeric Key Reserved for future use Sleep Mode AUDIO MENU ARROW VOL+
VOL-
DASH(-) STANDBY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Function Signal Strength Page+
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GUIDE INFO Flash Back RATIO EXIT OK CH+/Page+
CH-/Page-
DTV Converter Box 7 USERS MANUAL 4. Installation of STB This section explains the installation of the STB. If you need any assistance for specific equipment connection, please contact your local dealer. 4.1 Connecting to TV using RCA Support 4.2 Connecting to TV using RF Support 8 DTV Converter Box FIRST STEPS USERS MANUAL Insert the receivers plug in the power socket. the receiver starts up in Standby mode. On the display the current time is shown. Insert the plugs of the auxiliary equipments in the power socket and switch them on. Select the AV channel on the TV set. The receiver is delivered with pre-programmed TV channels and can be used immediately. To see if there are any new channels, then activate the channel search. Caution!
Check the connections of all equipment and the antenna are in working order before connecting the receiver to the power source. MENU INFORMATION The user interface has various ways to navigate through the menus and functions. Some of the keys on the remote control unit give direct access to functions. The most important keys are identified as EPG, colored keys, MENU and OK. Other keys are multi-functional which means that their function changes dependent of the mode that you are in. Unless otherwise specified; this note explains the way you can navigate through the pages of the user menu. 1. Use the 2. Use the 3. Use the OK key to enter the sub-menu. 4. Use the EXIT key to leave the menu and return to the view mode. 5. In a sub-menu:
-use the OK key to confirm the selection;
-the green or white bar indicates the active selection keys to move the cursor left or right from one line to another line. keys to move the cursor up or down in the sub-menu. DTV Converter Box 9 USERS MANUAL ON SCREEN MENUS SELECTION 1. Main Menu Pressing the MENU key will display the Main Menu. This menu provides three options. CHANNEL OPTION LOCK 10 DTV Converter Box USERS MANUAL 2. Channel 1.1 Channel Scan From here, select key or OK key to scan the channels. During the searching process, OK key is used to cancel the whole process. CHANNEL Channel Scan 1 Channel Scan 2 Channel Scan 3 DTV Converter Box 11 USERS MANUAL 1.2 Channel Add key or OK key to lead you to the channel add. 1.3 Channel Edit Press OK to delete or add the selected channel. 12 DTV Converter Box USERS MANUAL 1.4 Manual Scan In this mode, only one RF channel can be searched. You can use the function to scan the desired channels. Press keys to select the RF-channel number. 1.5 Smart Antenna Select CH2 or CH3. DTV Converter Box 13 USERS MANUAL 2. OPTION 2.1 Clock Current Time: Displays the current time. Time Zone: Select proper option according to the time zone you have been. 2.2 Aspect Ratio This option allows you to select the aspect ratio of the video output. 14 DTV Converter Box 2.3 Language Select the desired language for menu. USERS MANUAL 2.4 Audio Language This option allows you to select your first and second choice for the audio language. 2.5 Caption Select Select the desired option for caption. DTV Converter Box 15 USERS MANUAL 2.6 Sleep Mode Sets the time after which the receiver switches itself off. 16 DTV Converter Box 3. LOCK 3.1 Lock System USERS MANUAL Select On or Off. If On is selected, a password is needed before you entering the menu. 3.2 Set Password Enter a new password at the New item. Enter the new password again to confirm. DTV Converter Box 17 USERS MANUAL 3.3 Block Channel Select the desired channel you want to lock and press OK to confirm. 3.4 TV Rating-Children This feature allows you to prevent children from watching channels. Age: TV-Y, TV-Y7 and Blocking Off. Fantasy Violence: Select TV-Y7 or Blocking Off. 18 DTV Converter Box USERS MANUAL 3.5 TV Rating-General Age: TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA and Blocking Off. Dialogue: TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA and Blocking Off. Language: TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA and Blocking Off. Sex: TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA and Blocking Off. Violence: TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA and Blocking Off. DTV Converter Box 19 USERS MANUAL 3.6 Movie Rating G:General audiences. PG: Parental guidance suggested. PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. R: Restricted. NC-17: No one 17 and under admitted. x:Adult only 3.7 Downloadable RRT(Region Rating Table) 20 DTV Converter Box USERS MANUAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION TTTUUUNNNEEERRR AAATTTSSSCCC Input frequency Bandwidth Input level Input impedance Signal Input:
54 864MHz 6M
-84 0dBm 75 IEC Female(RF IN),IEC Male(RF OUT) TROUBLE SHOOTING Note : If you cannot solve the problem by referring to the above trouble shooting, please contact your re-seller. PPPooossssssiiibbbllleee CCCaaauuussseeesss Main cable is not connected. PPPrrrooobbbllleeemmm The display on the front panel does not light up. No sound and picture, but front panel shows time. No sound or picture. Poor signal quality or bad Bad picture/ Blocking error. The unit is in standby mode. Signal is too strong. interconnections the leads and The system is connected using the output RF channel receiver interferes with an existing terrestrial channel or Video signal. the of is interference your digital There on terrestrial channel. is not The RCU working. WWWhhhaaattt TTTooo DDDooo Check that the main cable is plugged into power socket. Press the RCU. key on the Check the antenna system Check cable connections. Try a signal attenuator to the RF IN port. Change the receiver output channel to a more suitable channel. Battery exhausted. Change the battery. DTV Converter Box 21