ATSC AT2016 User manual

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USER MANUAL
ATSC CONVERTER BOX
AT2016

Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions....................................................................1
1. Introduction.........................................................................................4
1.1 Remotecontrol ..................................................................................5
1.1.1 Installingthe batteries......................................................................6
1.1.2 Usingthe remote control ..................................................................6
1.2 Front Panel and Rear Panel Illustration ............................................... 7
1.2.1 FrontPanel.....................................................................................7
1.2.2 RearPanel .....................................................................................7
1.3 Connecting yourAtsc Converter Box.................................................... 8
1.3.1 Connecting Antennas.......................................................................8
1.3.2 Connecting to aTV Set.....................................................................9
1.3.3 Connecting toan Audio System....................................................... 10
2.On-Screen Menus................................................................................11
2.1 Auto Program....................................................................................11
2.2 Manual Channel Set..........................................................................12
2.3 Password ........................................................................................ 12
2.4 Parental control................................................................................ 12
2.5 Advanced Closed Caption.................................................................. 13
2.6 Language......................................................................................... 14
2.7 Auto Power Down Timer.................................................................... 14
2.8 Smart Antenna.................................................................................. 14
3. Troubleshooting................................................................................ 15
4. Specifications ................................................................................... 16
5. Glossary............................................................................................ 17

Important Safety Instructions
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates
double insulation between hazardous mains voltage
and user accessible parts. When servicing use only
identical replacement parts.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or cords.
1. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or Splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as Vases, shall be placed the apparatus.
2. The mains plug is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
3. To be completely disconnect the power input,
the mains plug of apparatus shall be disconnected
from the mains.
4. The mains plug of apparatus should not be
obstructed or should be easily accessed during
intended use.
5. The battery (battery or batteries or battery pack)
shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
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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.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings.Install in accordancewith the
manufacturers instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources suchas radiators, heatregisters, stoves,
or other apparatus(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of thepolarized or grounding- type plug.
A polarizedplug has two blades with one wider than the other. A groundingtype
plug has twoblades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. When theprovided plug doesnot fit into your
outlet, consult anelectrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect thepower cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, andthe point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Onlyuse attachments/accessories specifiedby the manufacturer.
12. Use onlywith a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, orsold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatuscombination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug thisapparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer allservicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus hasbeen damaged in any way,such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquidhas been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus hasbeen exposed to rain or moisture , does not operate normally,
or has beendropped.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Portable Cart Warning
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Note:
1. Important safetyinstructions shall beprovide will each appliance.
These safety instructionsmay be inthe form of a separate booklet, separate
sheet, or partof the instructionmanual.
2. If includedin the instructionmanual, the safety instructions shall be located
before any operatinginstructions. 3. Theseinstructions shall beentitled
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .
4. The safetyinstructions shall include,as applicable tothe particular apparatus,
the information andwarnings listed before.The wording iscapable of being
supplements, although notreplaced, by drawingor cartoons.
5. The symbolshall be shownadjacent to thetext of ImportantSafety Instructions
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved bythe
,
party responsible forcompliance could voidthe users authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE: This equipmenthas been testedand found tocomply with thelimits for a
Class B digitaldevice, pursuant toPart 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to providereasonable protection againstharmful interference in a
residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses,and can radiateradio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may causeharmful interference toradio communications. However,
there is noguarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipmentdoes cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception,
which can bedetermined by turning the equipment offand on, theuser is
encouraged to tryto correct theinterference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna,
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different fromthat to
which the receiveris connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
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Thank you forpurchasing this productwhich has been designed and manufactured
to give youmany years of service.
About This UserGuide
This user guidecontains all the information you need to know about how to setup
and watch availabledigital TV channelsusing thisATSC ConverterBox.
What's ATSC?
Advanced Television system committee, an international organization
establishing broadcasting standardsfor digital (includinghigh-defimtion
and data broadcasting)television.
What's Digital Television?
Digital television (DTV)is a newway of transmitting high quality video and audio
to your TVset. Using DTV, broadcasters can transmit high definition TV (HDTV)
images, Dolby digitalsurround audio, andnew services such as multiplexing
(transmitting more thanone program onthe same TVchannel) and datacasting
(providing electronic programguides and interactivetelevision). Several of these
services can becombined into a single digital broadcast.
How to ViewDigital Television?
DTV is broadcastfrom transmitters andreceived via a rooftop aerial. It works like
traditional TV, but becausethe signals areDigital you needan AtscConverter Box
to convert them.There are threeways to watchDTV: an external DTV Atsc
Converter Box receiverto a DTV-ready television oran integrated digital TV with
a built-in digitaltelevision tuner orpersonal computer (PC) tuner cards and
computer monitors.An AtscConverter Box receiver is the most popular case.
Look out for this symbol. Itindicates useful and important tips
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Introduction

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1.1 Remote Control
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Remote Key Function:
1. MUTE: Press to mute orunmute the audio output.
2. GUIDE: Press to display theon-screen Electronic Program
Guide (EPG).
3. CH+: Press to change thechannels in non-menu state.
4. CH-: Press to change thechannels in non-menu state.
5. INFO: Press to display informationabout the channel being
viewed.
6. EXIT:Press to completely exitfrom the on-screen menus.
7. OK: While using the on-screenmenus, press ENTER to
activate (or change) aparticular item.
8. : Press to move aroundthe menu screens
9. PRE-CH: Press to return tothe previous channel youviewed.
10. - : Press to input dashto select a channel,for example 14-1.
11. CAPTION:When a digital signal is received, Service1,
Service2,... or Service6 canbe selected. When ananalog
signal is received, CC1,CC2, CC3, or CC4can be selected.
12. AUDIO: Press to select theavailable multi-tracks.
(Depending on the particularbroadcast, one or more
foreign language translations mightbe available.)
13. STANDBY: Press to switch the Atsc Converter Boxto on
and off.
14. VOL+: Press to increase theoutput volume level.
15. VOL-: Press to decrease theoutput volume level.
16. : Press to move aroundthe menu screens
17. MENU: Press to display themain menu or toswitch
back to the previousmenu screen that wasdisplayed.
18. : Press to move aroundthe menu screens
19. : Press to move aroundthe menu screens
20. NUMBER KEYS Press to directly tuneto a particular
channel or input digitsin menus.
21. ASPECT:Press to change thescreen format (Normal/
Zoom/Wide/Cinema) according to thescreen aspect ratio
and the input signalformat.
22. SIGNAL: Press to show thesignal strength.

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1.1.1 Installing theBatteries
Remove the battery cover from the remote control and put 2xAAA size batteries
inside the compartment.
The diagram inside the battery compartment shows the correct way to install the
batteries.
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1.Open the cover 2.Install batteries 3.Close the cover
1.1.2 Using theRemote Control
Touse the remote control, point it towards the front of the digital
The remote controlhas a range of up to 7 metres from the
at an angleof up to 60 degrees.
The remote controlwill not operate if its path is blocked.
Atsc Converter
Box. AtscConverter
Box
Sunlight or very bright light will decrease the sensitivity of the remote
control.

CH 4
100-240V~
50/60Hz
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LVIDEO
SERVICE
ATSC NTSC
SMART ANT. I/F
Serial No.:
RF OUTRF IN
Audio Out
Video Out
MODEL: AT2016
ATSC CONVERTER BOX
POWER SUPPLY: 100-240V~ 50/60Hz
MAX POWER CONSUMPTION: 8 WATTS
CH 3
This 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.
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STD.60065
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STD.C22.2 No. 60065
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1.2 Front Paneland Rear Panel Illustration
1.2.1 Front Panel
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2 RF OUT: This socket willtransmit the NTSC CH3/4RF signal to your TV ANTin socket.
3 CH3/4 SWITCH: Select NTSC channel (Channel3:61.25MHz,Channel4:67.25MHz).
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5
6
7 SERVIC
8 MAIN POWER:Connect to mainpower supply usingthe power cord.
RF IN :
AUDIO L/R:
:This RS-232 PORTfor softwareupgrade by manufacturer only and not for user.
Connect theAIR antenna orCATV cablehere.(if the cable provider is passing
through 8VSB signal.)
SMART ANT I/F:Connect to an external smart antenna.
Connect these terminals tothe analog audio inputsof a TVset (i.e., to a
TV that hasjacks for L/R inputs). Or connect these terminals to the L/R inputs of a
separate audio component.
Video output: Connect this jack to the VideoInput jack onyour TV usingan Audio/Video
cable.This output port supportsthe only SD output..
1 POWER BUTTON: Used to turn onor off of the main power ofthe unit.
2 REMOTE CONTROLSENSOR: Used to receivethe signal from the remote control.
3 STANDBY INDICATOR: Used to visuallyshow power stateof the ,
the red LEDwill be light if the entered standby mode.
4.CHANNEL UP/DOWN: Used to change the channels in non-menu state.
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1.2.2 Rear Panel
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1.3 Connecting TheAtsc Converter Box
The following diagramsare of typical configurations only, and may differslightly
to your existingexternal equipment. If you are unsure how to connect to your
Atsc Converter Box, always consultyour manufacturer's usermanual supplied
with your equipment.
1.3.1 Connecting Antennas
This section tellshow to connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to your Atsc
Converter Box.You may need a 75~ adaptor or a combiner.
NOTES:
A. If yourantenna has separateleads for VHF/UHF signals, you will need
to purchase acombiner to combine it before connect to the receiver.
B.The AtscConverter Box canreceive DTV signals in the event that a local cable
provider is passing8VSB through ontheir system. (8VSB is the RF modulation
format utilized bythe DTV(ATSC)digital television standardto transmit digital
bits over theairwaves to thehome consumer.)
C. When ReceivingDigital Cable Signal : If your cable service signal does not
comply with theATSCrequirement, this productmay not operateproperly.
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CH 4
100-240V~
50/60Hz
R
LVIDEO
SERVICE
ATSC NTSC
SMART ANT. I/F
RF OUTRF IN
Audio Out
Video Out
CH 3
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1.3.2 Connecting toa TV Set
RFIN
TV Aerial
(For smart antenna only)
Composite Video
Yellow
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
White RED
AUDIO IN
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CH 4
100-240V~
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LVIDEO
SERVICE
ATSC NTSC
SMART ANT. I/F
RF OUT
RF IN
Audio Out
Video Out
CH 3
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1.3.3 Connecting toan Audio System
BASS
TREBLE
ECHO
DOWN UP
VOLUME
INPUT SELECTOR
MUTE KARAOKE CHANNEL TEST MODE 3STEREO
PROLOGIC
BYPASS
EXCITE
POWER
MIC
2 1 1
MICVOL
2
MIC
Amplifier

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2. On-Screen Menus
Ensure all connectionshave been made following the diagrams on the previous
pages for reference.
When you plugthe power cord of this set-top box into a power outlet andpress
the POWER switch on thefront panel, the box will be turn on for the first time.
Press STANDBY button on theremote control will switch the set-top box to or
from standby mode.
Turn on the TV set and switch it to external AV mode,you will see the picture
come from thebox.
If it isthe first time you use this device, an Auto Program menuappears to let
you to scanall the available channels in your area.
Main Menu
Press the MENU button on theremote control, the main menu will display as
below. theAuto Program focus is highlighted as default.
2.1 Auto Program
If it's thefirst time you use the box, you should scan all the TVchannels first,
press the arrowbuttons to move the cursor to Auto Program in main menu,
press the OK button to confirm, you will see belowmenu which indicatesauto
search is inprocess. After all channels in your area are found, you willsee the
first found channelshowing on the screen. Any time if you want to startauto
channel search again,you can follow the above procedure.
Main Menu
Auto Program
Manual Channel Set
Password
Parental Controls
Advanced Closed Caption
Language
Auto Power Down Timer
Smart Antenna
English
Off
To Exit
To Move To Select ExitOK
Scanning
0
Autoprogram Menu
Performing First Pass
Digital Channels Found
Progress(%) 14
Channel 17
0
Autoprogram Menu
Searching digital channels
Digital Channels Found
Progress(%) 69
To Exit
To Move To Select ExitOK
Initial Setup Menu
Menu Language
Auto Program
English

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2.2 Manual ChannelSet
You can highlightthis item andpress OK button to confirm it, you will see below
menu showing onscreen. You can specificthe selected channel Viewable
or Not viewable , the notviewable channels will be skipped whenyou do
zapping next time.
2.3 Password
When this itemis highlighted, pressthe OK button will enter the Enter Old
Password menu as below.
When you enteredthe correct password(thedefault password is 6666), the
Enter New Passwordand Confirm New Passwordwill pop up sequentially,
if the newinput passwords verifiedsuccessfully, thePassword Changed
message will popup in the right up corner.
2.4 Parental Control
When this itemis highlighted, pressthe OK button will enter the Enter Password
menu, you willenter the Parental Control Menuas below if the password you
entered is correct.This device support2 rating systemsused in theUnited States:
1),The Motion PictureAssociation of America's (MPAA) ratings include the
following ratings: G(General Audiences-All AgesAdmitted), PG (Parental Guidance
Suggested. Some MaterialMay Not Be Suitable For Children), PG-13(Parents
Strongly Cautioned. SomeMaterial Maybe Inappropriate For Children Under 13),
R(Restricted, Under 17Requires Accompanying Parent Or Adult Guardian),NC-17
(No One 17And Under Admitted).
Enter Old Password
To Exit
To Move To Select ExitOK
Manual Channel Set Menu
Ch 14-1 ATSC-1 Viewable
Ch 14-2 ATSC-2 Viewable
Ch 14-3 ATSC-3 Viewable

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2.5 Advanced Closed Caption
When this item is highlighted, press the OK button will enter the Advanced Closed
Caption menu as below.
If you choose the Style as Automatic, the captionSize/Font/Text Color/Text
Opacity/Background Color/Background Opacity/Edge Effect/Edge Color will
be set to Automatic also, and you will see help information DECIDED BY BROAD
CASTING at the bottom of the menu.
If you choose the Style as Custom, you willsee help information CLOSED
CAPTION SAMPLE at the bottomof the menu, you can change all above caption
related parameters separately as you want.
2),The TV Rating system include the following ratings: TV-Y(all children) and
TV-Y7(directed to older children),TV-G (general audience), TV-PG(parental
guidance suggested), TV-14(parents strongly cautioned), and TV-MA(mature
audiences only). Theletters FV(Fantasy Violence),V(moderate Violence), S
(mild Sexual situations), L(mild coarse Language), D(mature themes suggestive
Dialogue) were added to indicate the presence of violence,sex, language,
suggestive dialogue respectively.
ToMove To Select
Parental Control Menu
ExitOK
MPAA
NONE
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
NONE
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
ALL FV L S V D
TV RATING
Custom
Normal
Default
White
Flashing
Black
Solid
None
Red
ToMove To Select To Exit
Style
Size
Font
Text Color
Text Opacity
Background Color
Background Opacity
Edge Effect
Advanced Closed Caption
Edge Color
ExitOK
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2.6 Language
When this item is highlighted, you can press OK button to changethe OSD menu
language as you want, there are 3 options: English, Spanish, French.
2.7 Auto Power Down Timer
When this item is highlighted, press the OK button you can choose the options:
Off, 2 hours, 4 hours. the receiver will enter standby mode according to
the specific setting if the latter 2 options chose.
2.8 Smart Antenna
When this item is highlighted, press the OK button you can enter the below menu
if a smart antenna is presented at the rearpanel of your box,
If the smart antenna not presented you can notenter above menu, you will see
below No Smart Antenna Detected message.
No Smart AntennaDelected
To Move To Select To Exit
ExitOK
Smart Antenna Menu
Change Antenna Position
Automatic Position Adjustmont
Save Now Position
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Q: It takesa while to display picture on the screen after turning power on
or after changingchannel.
A: It will takeseveral seconds for this receiver to show the logo or picture after
power on sinceethe system have to finished the initialization of the main chip
and demodulator.In case of digital broadcasting, it could take 1 to 2 seconds
to receive data.Therefore, it isnot a faulty receiver if the picture display is
delayed.
Q: There isno picture on the screen.
A: Make sure thepower is on.
Make sure thecable between the receiver and the TV is connected properly.
Make sure theTV's external videoinput mode is selected correctly.
Make sure thevideo output is selected correctly.
Make sure theantenna is positioned correctly.
Try turning the receiver off and then back on again.
Q: Poor videoquality or screen flickering.
A. This is aresult of a poor broadcast signal.
Rotate the antennato a differentdirection.
Q: No Sound.
A: Make sure thecable between the receiver and the TV audio jack or your
audio system isconnected properly.
Try pressing the MUTE button on the remote.
Try pressing the VOL+ button on the remotecontinuously.
Try turning the receiver off and then back on again.
Q: The remotecontrol does not work.
A: Make sure thereis no obstruction between the remotecontroller and the
remote sensor ofthe receiver.
Make sure thedistance and degree is not out of range.
Check to insurethe batteries are installed correctly.
Install a pairof new batteries.
3. Troubleshooting
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Product Name
ATSC ConverterBox Receiver
Power Supply
Input Voltage: 100 -240V~ 50/60Hz
Power Consumption:Maximum8W,Standby <1W.
Decoder
Video Format:Standard definition CVBS.
Audio Format:Dolby Digital audio
R F Signal Input/Output
ATSCAntenna/Cable RF In:F-Connector
NTSC Ch3/4 RFout: F-Connector
Antenna Impedance:75 Ohms
Channels: VHF2 -13 , UHF 14 - 69
Smart Antenna interface
Video Outputs
Composite Video Outputfor standard analogsets: RCA Connector
Audio Outputs
Analog AudioOutputs (L/R): RCAConnectors
Service
Software upgrade throughRS-232 port: 9 pin D-Sub type
Remote Control format
NEC protocol (38KHzcarrier pulse width modulation).
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ATSC:
Advanced Television Systems Committee. Formed to establish technical
standards for U.S.advanced television systems.Also, the name given to the
8-VSB transmission standarditself.
NTSC:
"National Television Systems Committee" and the name of the current analog
transmission standard usedin the U.S.,which the committee created in 1953.
Analog TV:
Analog technology hasbeen in use for the past 50 years to transmit conventional
TV signals toconsumers. "Standard" televisionbroadcasts in analog TV. Analog
signals vary continuously, creating fluctuations in color, brightness and quality.
Digital Television(DTV):
Digital TV isthe umbrella termencompassing High-definition Television and
several other applications,including Standard DefinitionTelevision.
SDTV:
"Standard Definition Television." Digital formatsthat do not achieve the video
quality of HDTV, but areat least equal, or superior to, NTSC pictures. SDTV may
have either 4:3or 16:9 aspectratios, and it includes surround sound. Variations
of fps (framesper second), linesof resolution, and other factors of 480p and
480i make upthe 12 SDTV formats in the ATSCstandard.
HDTV:
"High-definition Television." This isthe most superior video picture available in
Digital TV. In theU.S., the 1080iand 720p formatsin a 16:9aspect ratio arethe
two acceptable HDTVformats. HDTV isa component of DTV.
Dolby Digital:
This is adigital surround sound technology used in movie theaters and upscale
home theater systemsthat enhances audio.Home theater components with this
technology work inconjunction with a"5.1-speaker" system (five speakers plus a
low-frequency subwoofer) toproduce true-to-life audiothat draws the listener
into the onscreenaction. Six discreetaudio channels are used: Left, Center,
Right, Left Rear(or side), RightRear (or side), and a subwoofer -- LFE, "low
frequency effects" --(considered the ".1 " asit is limitedin bandwidth).
Smart Antenna:
A smartantenna system combinesmultiple antenna elements with a signal-processing
capability to optimizeits radiation and/orreception pattern automatically in response
to the signalenvironment.
5. Glossary