DMS2444UHDW Set-top Box User Manual

 

HD Set-Top Box User Guide cox Power wovro-oTae Hom Reset To Video Device ToTV or Cable Modem Power 1. Read these instructions. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 2) Keep these instructions particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the 7 P . point where they exit from the apparatus. Ensure that the 3. Heed all warnings. power cord receptacle is accessible such that power can 7 s be easily disconnected if required. 4. Follow all instructions. 11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. the manufacturer. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, pparatlsicombination:tofavoldiinjbrysrom pzover. heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when amplifiers) that produce heat. unused for long periods of time. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades is required when the apparatus has been damaged in with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the or the third prong is provided for your safety. When the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECT THROUGH THE VENTILATION GRILLS OR OTHER OPENINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT. APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. FCC Information 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 and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guaran-

tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television re-

Disconnection Device ception 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:

* Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

* Only shielded interface cable should be used. Finally, any changes or modifications to the equipment by the user not expressly approved by the grantee or manufacturer could void the users authority to operate such equipment. Disconnect the main plug from the apparatus, if its defective. And please call a repair man in your location. When used outside of the U.S., it may be used HAR code with fittings of an approved agency is employed. CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK NO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFERS SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS AN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

!\ The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and main-

tenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. FCC Information This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum 20 cm between the radiator and your body. General features

+ Favorite channel, Parental Lock + Support RF4CE application

+ Automatic search for newly added transponder (Network Auto Search) + RF4CE Frequency range : 2425MHz~2475MHz

+ Stores up to 5000 channels + Support for various video output : HDMI, RF 3/4 Mod.

+ Plug-and-play data transfer system (DSR to DSR) + HDMI 1.3a with HDCP 1.1

+ Timer function, automatically turns On/Off by setting function + US3/4 Channel

(daily, weekly, monthly and one time) + MPEG-2/ MPEG-4 Part 10/ H.264

+ Automatic reserved channel moving system + Video Display format with NTSC/480p/576p/720p/1080i

+ Provide Electronic Program Guide (EPG) + Dolby Digital AC3

+ PALINTSC automatically conversion + RF input frequency range : 105 to 1002MHz

+ Last channel automatically saving Menu

. eon Press the Menu button on your remote control to access the main menu. The menu feet ary cee will allow you to update your HD set-top box settings. Press the arrow buttons to HOMI Setup navigate through the menu. Press Exit at anytime to return to watching live TV. Audio Language >

Select Audio Language, press the OK button on your remote. Scroll to select the desired Audio Language (if available). Closed Captioning > ee feet Select Closed Captioning, press OK to change status from On/Off. When Closed Captioning is turned On. The following options are available;

Analog Service, Digital Service, Font Size. Scroll through the available settings using your arrow buttons. Ensure you select Apply to change the CC setting. Peet) HDMI Setup >

Select TV Aspect Ratio and press the OK button. Select Auto (recommended), 4:3, or 16:9 and press the OK button to select, scroll to Apply and select. Select TV Output Resolution and press the OK button. Scroll to highlight Auto ory

(recommended), 1080i, 720p, or 480p and press the OK button to select, scroll spsetup Penereent to Apply and select. er rn Pee rete eee ees Create Locks PIN a rere eee rey Pee Eee) Remote Co Seay Se The PINs entered did not match. Please enter again. Tes Cora Decoy Dac) Prey PoC) Ore ey Sa) eed pias aad SNe oad Any program at the selected rating and eae mck tur i eens ee eee oe hs eae Ree Locks Setup The first time you enter Locks Setup, it will prompt you to Create Locks PIN. Enter your desired PIN and keep that in a safe place to refer to later. This PIN will be needed to Change PIN, Clear PIN and set Channel Locks. Set Channel Locks @

Select Channel Locks, a channel list will appear. Scroll up/

down to highlight the channel you would like to lock. Press the OK button and you will see the unlock icon change to lock. This will indicate the channel has been locked and will require a PIN to be entered to view. TV Ratings Lock @

Choose TV Ratings Lock to lock programs by their TV Rating. Use the Arrow (A/) buttons to highlight the TV Ratings you want locked and select OK to lock/unlock the ratings. When you select a rating it will lock all programs with that rating and hig For example if you lock TV-14 it will lock all programs with TV-14 as well as those with TV-MA. NOTE: Not all prograi ill have a TV rating and any unrated prograi never be locked regard of the TV Ratings Lock selected. Menu Using the RF output?

SD Setup Use SD Setup to scale video to your TV. Select SD Setup late o)(-\- ), @

The following op-

tions are available;

Aspect Ratio, Just Scale, Box, and Pan and Scan. Remote Control

+ When inserting foe tanst emt CIOL C=) that the polarity (+/-) is correct. The LED on the top of the remote is a visual indicator that confirms the remote has power when a button is pressed.

+ Your remote may vary slightly from the one pictured here. However, basic functions should CRT TV Input Toggle TV Input Info View the channel name and number, date and time Page Up Now & Next page up Menu Display the Main Menu OK Select a highlighted item within Menus. Display channel name and number, date and time Volume Audio up & down Guide View Now & Next Yellow A Toggle to secondary language

(if available)

*TV must be programed with the remote LED Indicator Button press and special command indication TV Power"

Turn your TV on or off Last Return to the previous channel or menu Exit Return to watching TV Page Down Now & Next page down Channel Channel up & down Mute Sound on & off Red C Toggles through available closed captioning Setup Program your remote control to your STB and TV Installing your HD Set-Top Box out of sight (pair remote) V Your remote control can be paired directly with your HD STB, allowing you to place the device out of sight (in an entertainment center or behind your TV, for example). Once your remote is paired to a specific HD STB, it will not control any other set-top box in your home. Pair your remote control with your HD STB 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Select Remote Control and then select Remote Control Pairing. 3. Press and hold Setup button until the LED Indicator turns green. 4. Press the Menu button. Please allow a few seconds for the menu to display 5. Proceed by entering the pairing code displayed in blue on the pairing code pop-up screen. To force remote control to send volume control commands to the TV 1. Press and hold Setup button until the LED Indicator turns green. 2. Press the volume up button Priore eee crete Pee EPrertt) creer me Say Note: If you don't see a pairing code screen, repeat steps 1 and 2. To force remote control to send volume control commands to the HD STB 1. Press and hold Setup button until the LED Indicator turns green. 2. Press the volume down button Note: Refer to the Remote Control Programming and Operating instructions, provided with your remote control, to program your remote to work on your TV and for more detailed information regarding pairing your remote. ote Control Remove remote control pairing If you would like to use your remote control for a different set-top box, you must first un-pair the remote control from the current device. Follow the steps below to remove the pairing. pace lenient Setup button until the LED Indicator turns green. Paes An remote control. 3 The LED Indicator will blink green twice. FAQs Why wont my HD Set-Top Box turn on?

* Double check that the power cord is connected to the HD Set-Top Box and the AC wall outlet.

* Ifthe HD Set-Top Box is connected to another unit What should | do if there is no video or picture on the TV screen?

Try another channel or enter your PIN code, this channel may be restricted from viewing.

(such as a switched outlet or DVD player), verify that the unit is powered on. Why do | have no sound when viewing cable channels?

Verify that the MUTE button on remote control has not been pressed; try pressing the MUTE button to restore sound for both the HD Set-Top Box and television. Verify that the volume on the HD Set-Top Box is not turned down. Press the volume up on the Set-Top Box remote. Volume level will be displayed on the bottom of the screen. Double check your audio connections. Refer to the CABLE CONNECTIONS section on page 8 to verify the correct cables are being used for the audio ports. If they match the diagrams, make sure they are firmly connected to the ports on both the TV and HD Set-Top Box. Verify that your TV is matching the setting on the HD Set-Top Box. For instance, if youve connected using the coaxial jumper cable, make sure you have the same channel selected on the TV and 3/4 switch on the back of the HD Set-Top Box. Refer to CABLE CONNECTIONS section on page 3 for more details. Double check all your cable connections, including verifying your coaxial cable is securely tightened onto both the cable wall outlet and the INPUT port of your HD Set-Top Box. Verify that all video cables between the HD Set-Top Box and the TV are firmly connected. Refer to the CABLE CONNECTION section on page 8 for more detailed information regarding the correct connections and alternative video cable options. If the HD Set-Top Box video output is connected to a home theater unit, verify that the home theater unit is powered on and set to the appropriate input source. How do | control what my child watches?

Refer to your home theater manual for more You can restrict viewing of certain material on your detailed instructions. TV in the Locks Setup menu. Refer to page 8 for instructions. Why wont my HD Set-Top Box respond when I press a button on the remote control? Is it necessary to get a new TV to watch HDTV?

* Check the batteries for possible replacement. Refer To view HD channels from your cable provider in their to pages 5-6 for more detailed instruction on the native resolution, a high-definition capable or ready remote control and batteries. television is required. Refer to page 6 for instructions to pair your You will also need to use a digital cable connection remote control. such as the HDMI cable to view HD channels. Refer to the CABLE CONNECTIONS section on page 3 for What if | forgot my PIN Code? more information.

* Contact your cable provider and they will be able to reset them back to the default. That will allow you to enter a new PIN code. Refer to page 8 to learn how to change your PIN code.