Holland Electronics HDTV-ST2 User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
Frequency Agile Digital Demodulator
[Off-Air Digital Receiver]
MODEL HDTV-ST2

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Safety Instructions
Please review the following safety precautions. If this is the first time using this model of terrestrial TV
receiver, then read this manual before installing or using the receiver. If the receiver is not functioning
properly, please contact your local distributor or system installer.
The lightning symbol in the triangle is used to alert you to the presence of dangerous voltage inside the
receiver that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of electric shock to anyone opening the case. It is also
used to indicate improper installation or handling of the receiver that could damage the electrical system
in the receiver or in other equipment attached to the receiver.
The exclamation point in the triangle is used to alert you to important operating and maintenance
instructions. Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury to you or damage to the receiver.
Be careful with electricity:
zPower outlet: To prevent electric shock, be sure the electrical plug used on the receiver’s power
cord matches the electrical outlet used to supply power to the receiver. Only connect the power
cord to a 120VAC, 60Hz power source.
zPower cord: Be sure the power cord is routed so that it will not be stepped on or pinched by heavy
items.
zPower overloading: Avoid overloading electrical outlets or extension cords which otherwise could
result in electric shock or fire.
zLightning: For protection from lightning or when the receiver is left unattended for a long period,
disconnect it from the power source.
zProtect other equipment: Unplug the receiver before connecting any other equipment, especially
the TV antenna. Connect all equipment to the receiver before plugging in any power cords to the
power source.
zPower line: Be sure your TV antenna is not located near overhead power lines, or where it might fall
into any power lines. Also be careful to avoid touching any such power lines when installing the TV
antenna.
zAntenna Grounding: Be sure that the antenna is grounded to provide protection from lightning and
build-up of static electricity.
WARNING!
RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL

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Also follow these precautions:
zVentilation: Do not block the ventilation slots on the receiver or place any heavy object on top of it.
Blocking the air flow could damage the receiver. Arrange components so that air can flow freely
around the receiver. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation if the receiver is placed in a stand.
Put the receiver in a properly ventilated area, away from direct sunlight or any source of heat.
zOverheating: Avoid stacking the receiver on top of a hot component such as a power amplifier.
zRisk of Fire: Do not place the receiver on top of any easily combustible material, such as carpet or
fabric.
zProper Connections: Be sure all cables and equipment are connected to the receiver as described
in this manual.
zObject Entry: To avoid electric shock, never stick anything in the slots on the case or remove the
cover.
zWater Exposure: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the receiver to rain or
moisture.
zKeep the tuner out of the reach of children or it may fall, causing injury or damage to the
tuner.
zAlways disconnect the power cord from the power outlet when you are not using the tuner.
This reduces your risk of electric shocks or fire.
zAlways turn off the tuner, disconnect it from the power outlet, and unplug all other cables
from before moving the tuner. This reduces your risk of electric shocks or fire.
 EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) tested

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Table Of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................................................................................1
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................................5
RECEIVER FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 5
SUMMARY OF FEATURES .............................................................................................................................................. 5
SETTING UP THE RECEPTION SYSTEM..............................................................................................................7
PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................................... 7
FRONT PANEL BUTTONS AND LEDS............................................................................................................................. 8
REAR PANEL JACKS ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
HDTV-ST2 INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................................10
CONNECTING AN ANTENNA ........................................................................................................................................ 10
TV CONNECTION –ANALOG TV ................................................................................................................................ 11
TV CONNECTION –HDTV TV OR MONITOR (Y/PB/PR)............................................................................................ 12
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL..........................................................................................................................13
BAT T E RY INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................. 13
MENU MAP ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
SETTING UP THE HDTV-ST2 RECEIVER............................................................................................................16
CHANNEL .................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Auto Scan ...............................................................................................................................................................17
Memorize Channel Manually ................................................................................................................................18
Edit Channel ..........................................................................................................................................................19
CAPTION (CLOSED-CAPTION OPTIONS) ..................................................................................................................... 20
SETUP.......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Format (Screen Format Setup)..............................................................................................................................22
Aspect Ratio...........................................................................................................................................................23
Sound (Digital Audio Output Setting)...................................................................................................................24
Opacity (Changing Transparency of On-Screen-Display)....................................................................................24
I-Plate (Changing Display time of the information-Plate)...................................................................................24
Time Zone...............................................................................................................................................................25
About (Receiver Information)................................................................................................................................25

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LOCK........................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Rating (Lock Programs Using the USTV(FCC) or MPAA)...............................................................................26
Important information About “Parental Rating” .................................................................................................27
Change Password ..................................................................................................................................................28
Reset Box................................................................................................................................................................28
INFO (INFORMATION-PLATE)..................................................................................................................................... 29
AUDIO(SELECT A MULTI-LANGUAGE WHEN RECEIVING DTV PROGRAM)................................................................ 30
EPG (ELECTRIC PROGRAM GUIDE)............................................................................................................................ 30
CLOSED CAPTION.................................................................................................................................................. 31
FAVORITE CHANNEL LIST ................................................................................................................................... 31
PRESS NUMERIC KEY TO SELECT DIGITAL CHANNEL ................................................................................................ 31
APPENDIX 1 DTV CHANNEL TABLE INFORMATION.................................................................................32
APPENDIX 2 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................33
APPENDIX 3 GLOSSARY...................................................................................................................................35
APENDIX 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................36

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Introduction
A Brief Look at Broadcast and Digital Television
Broadcast television is a traditional way of watching TV programs simply by installing an antenna. This is
called analog TV.
In recent years, many countries have begun to mandate a transition from analog to digital television.
Digital TV provides noise-free, High Definition picture quality, Dolby AC-3 sound effects, and a handy
EPG (electronic program guide). And the 16:9 video format gives a wider view than the traditional 4:3
format. Many TV broadcasters are now delivering digital TV programs, so switching to a digital HDTV
receiver now makes good sense.
Digital TV programs are broadcast on VHF and UHF bands. Traditional analog TV uses one frequency
channel to carry a single station's program. With digital TV, one frequency channel can carry up to four
station programs. For example, analog channel CBS 2 may have become 2-1, 2-2, etc. when broadcast
in digital TV. Channel 2 is the major channel and channel -1, -2, etc. are sub-channels.
Digital TV signals are transmitted in either free-to-air (FTA) or pay-per-view (PPV) mode. FTA programs
are received free with an MPEG 2-ATSC compliant digital receiver, such as the HDTV-ST2. PPV
programs can be received only by paying an access fee to the broadcaster and by using a digital receiver
incorporating a compatible conditional access system. In addition, the HDTV-ST2 lets you watch HDTV,
EDTV, and SDTV digital TV programs.
*HDTV stands for High Definition Television; the common video formats are “1920 x 1080 interlaced” and
“1280 x 720 progressive”.
*EDTV stands for Enhanced Definition Television; the common video format is “720 x 480 progressive”.
*SDTV stands for Standard Definition Television; the common video format is “720 x 480 interlaced”.
Receiver Functions
The HDTV-ST2 Digital HDTV Receiver can receive channels from VHF and UHF band TV signals. All the
major free-to-air station numbers currently available in your area are listed in the on-screen menu. To
watch the channel, simply select the channel number.
The receiver is fully ATSC / MPEG-2 (digital video broadcast) compliant, delivering High Definition
crystal-clear video and Dolby AC-3 sound. It supports a radio signal range from 50-860 MHz, so all the
channels within the VHF and UHF bands can be easily programmed. It can receive major and
sub-channels containing both video and audio programs.
The receiver can receive hundreds of channels simply by selecting alternate TV channel frequencies in
your area. To find out the specific digital TV services available to you, please contact your local service
provider or log onto the website “http://www.antennaweb.org”. With the wide range of features and HDTV
programs open up to you by the HDTV-ST2 receiver, you'll be ready for a new era in home theater
entertainment.
Summary Of Features
The receiver supports digital functions that are fully ATSC / MPEG-2 compliant and can store up to 2,500
digital channels. It can also receive free-to-air digital TV programs transmitted from all the available VHF
and UHF Band signals in your area. Follow the on-screen display (OSD) to guide you through the steps
necessary to configure your receiver. Then begin enjoying all the video and audio channels with crisp
picture quality and the crystal clear sound.

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The key features of the HDTV-ST2 Receiver are described below.
Front Panel The front panel of the receiver includes important LED indicators, channel/volume
control buttons, and menu access buttons for digital TV programs. You can operate
the receiver directly using these buttons on the front panel.
Remote Control The remote control provides access to the full range of system features. In addition
to providing access to TV programs with channel and volume controls, it can be used
to operate all the system menus. You must use the remote control to configure the
channel settings, select the channels you want to include in the program list and
access many other configuration options.
System Menus All the receiver’s features can be accessed through the system menus by simply
pointing and clicking. You can navigate through all the options in the menu and press
"Select" button on the remote control or "Enter" button on the front panel.
The menu includes items such as Channel Configuration, Channel List, Electronic
Program Guide, Audio Options, and Parental Lock.
Audio Options The receiver includes standard audio options such as stereo or mono sound to
match the broadcast signal or your home entertainment stereo system. Other audio
options, such as selecting languages, or different commentators for sports events,
may be supported by your service provider or TV broadcaster.
Parental Locks Access to certain channels with content that might not be suitable for younger
viewers can be controlled by password. Program ratings are shown on the I-Plate,
which can be activated by pressing “Info” key on the remote control. By pressing
“Info” twice, you can access the extended program information for the current
channel.

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Setting Up the Reception System
If your service provider or system installer has already set up the TV antenna and connected it to the
receiver, then you may want to skip this section. However, if you are setting up the system by yourself,
please read this section and follow all the precautions listed under “Important Safety Instructions" on
page 1.
Note: Installation procedures for a TV antenna and related equipments are not covered in this manual.
Package Contents
Unpack the receiver and verify that all of the following items are included. Remember to keep the
packaging in case you need to return the receiver for repair or upgrade. Examine all the items to ensure
that nothing has been damaged during shipment. If any of the items is damaged, please contact your
service provider or local distributor before continuing with installation.
zHDTV-ST2 HDTV Receiver
zRemote Control (with 2 AAA batteries)
zComponent Video cable (Y/Pb/Pr)
zAudio/Video cable with RCA jacks
zS-Video Cable
zAdapter
zThis user’s manual
Description of Equipment
The HDTV-ST2 digital receiver is designed to receive free-to-air TV access programs from VHF and UHF
band TV channels. The receiver can be operated via the remote control or directly from the front panel
as indicated in the following pages. The receiver also provides a wide variety of connection options for
your TV and other home entertainment equipments: Component Video Y/Pb/Pr, Composite Video (RCA),
S-Video, Audio L/R (RCA), Fiber Optical S/P DIF.

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Front Panel Buttons and LEDs
Power
Press to turn the Receiver ON or OFF.
NOTE: If a loss of AC power occurs while the receiver is turned on then the receiver will automatically turn
on and resume service on the same channel after power is restored.
Right arrow button
Move the cursor or field to the right. Select one channel higher by pressing this button.
Left arrow button
Move the cursor or field to the left. Select one channel lower by pressing this button.
Up arrow button
Move the cursor or field upward. Increase volume by pressing this button.
Down arrow button
Move the cursor or field downward. Decrease volume by pressing this button.
Menu
Displays the main menu on the screen, and exits the menu
Select
It can select highlighted options or values in sub-menus.
LED Display
Two LED displays. One is for showing power on/off, the other one is for showing signal process status.

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Rear Panel Jacks
RF In
Connect a UHF/VHF antenna for Digital-ATSC TV signal input.
Optical S/P DIF Out
Connect a fiber cable and a Dolby Digital
®
compatible A/V Receiver (decoder/amplifier) for Dolby Digital 5.1
channel audio.
S-VideoOut
Connect the TV monitors S-Video input.
Composite Video Out
Connect the TV monitors Video input RCA jack.
Audio L/R Out
Connect the TV monitors Audio L / R input connector RCA jacks.
Y/Pb/PrOut
Connect the HD or Wide-screen TV Monitors Y/Pb/Pr video inputs. Also move the Output to the Y/Pb/Pr
setting.
Adapter
Connect the adapter to a power input source that is 12VAC, 60Hz.
RS-232
Contact with the PC for software upgrade.

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HDTV-ST2 Installation
There are many ways to connect the HDTV-ST2 Receiver to your home entertainment system. For the
best video/audio quality, use the higher quality Y/Pb/Pr or S-Video connections if they are available.
Always disconnect the receiver from the power source before connecting the cable to the UHF/VHF
antenna.
Before Connecting to other devices
When the receiver is connected to an antenna that has a signal amplifier and power supply, be
sure that the amplifier doesn't have any leakage problems before connecting the coaxial cable
to the receiver.
Connecting an Antenna
Connect an antenna cable to the RF Input port using a coaxial RF cable.

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TV Connection – Analog TV
1. Connect the Antenna or Cable to the Receiver RF Input port using a coaxial RF cable.
2. Connect the “VIDEO OUTPUT” and “AUDIO OUTPUT” to the “A/V IN” jack on your TV
using RCA-type cables. You can also use a S-VIDEO cable to connect the Receiver
“S-VIDEO OUT” port to your TV “S-VIDEO IN" port.
3. Connect the “Optical S/P DIF” port to your “Dolby Digital®compatible A/V Receiver”
using a fiber cable if you have a “Home Theater” audio system.

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TV Connection – HDTV TV or Monitor (Y/Pb/Pr)
1. Connect an Antenna or Cable to the Receiver RF Input port using a coaxial RF cable.
2. Connect the “Y/Pb/Pr OUTPUT” and “AUDIO OUTPUT” ports to the “Y/Pb/Pr IN” and
“AUDIO IN” jacks on your TV using Y/Pb/Pr and Audio L/R RCA-type cables.
3. Connect the “Optical S/P DIF” port to your “Dolby Digital®compatible A/V Receiver”
using a fiber cable if you have a “Home Theater” audio system.

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Using the Remote Control
Battery Installation
Use two AAA batteries (supplied)
Remove the battery cover by pushing the tab while lifting the cover up. Match the + and - ends of the
batteries with the correct marks on the remote control. Replace the battery cover.
Note: Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the Remote Control.
Precautions
Replace batteries in pairs. Do not mix battery types (such as zinc carbon with alkaline). Do not recharge,
heat, short circuit, disassemble, or burn batteries.
Button Description
Power Press to turn ON and OFF
Numeric Buttons Press to enter channel number or password
MUTE Press to turn off the audio output
CC/CS Press to see the Closed Caption (CC) and Caption Service (CS) list. You can select one to see Closed
Caption.
INFO
Press to display I-Plate providin
g
information about
the current channel, press twice could see the
program extend information
AUDIO Press to select multi-lingual.
MENU Press to activate or close the On-Screen Menu
EXIT Press to back to the previous menu page
EPG Press to display the Electric Program Guide
FAV Press to display the “ALL”, “Fav1”, and “Res.” pro
g
ram
list.
Direction buttons Press to move highlighted selection throu
g
h menus
or sub-menus
Enter Press to select the highlighted menus or sub-menu
items
CH▲/CH▼Press to make channel up and down functions
VOL+/VOL－Press to increase or decrease audio volume
V. FORMAT
Press to change the picture resolution 1920 X 1080i;
1280 x 720p; 720 x 480p; 720 x 480i video format
through Y/Pb/Pr.
A. RATIO Press to adjust the aspects ratio between 16:9 and
4:3 and changes zoom and letterbox modes.

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MENU Map
OSD Menu
Channel Lock Setup
Edit Favorite Lists Setup
Auto Scan ATSC Scan Ch2~69
Channel Enter Password
Manual Scan Off Air (ATSC) Enter Ch Scan
Default
Small
Middle
Font Size
Large
Default
Style0
Style1
Style2
Style3
Style4
Style5
Style6
Font Style
Style7
Default
Red
White
Black
Green
Yello w
Pink
Light Blue
Font Color
Blue
Default
Solid Fill
Translucent Fill
Font Opacity
Transparent Fill
Default
None
Raised
Depressed
Uniform
Drop_Shadow ( L )
Edge Style
Drop_Shadow ( R )
Default
Gray
Blue
Red
Green
Cyan
Yellow
Caption
Edge Color
Dark
Background /
Foreground
Background /
Foreground

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480i(720X480)
480p(720X480)
720p(1280X720)
4：3(ratio)
1080i (1920X1280)
LetterBox /
Zoom /
Full
480i(720X480)
480p(720X480)
720p(1280X720)
Format
16：9(ratio)
1080i (1920X1280)
PillowBox /
Zoom /
Full
PCM
Sound DOLBY D
Opacity 0%~100% adjustment
2 sec
4 sec
6 sec
I-Plate
OFF
Daylight Saving Time ON / OFF
Time Zone Time Adjustment USA Map
Setup
About HW & SW version
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
MPAA
X
TV-Y
TV-Y7 FV
TV-G
V
S
L
TV-PG
D
V
S
L
TV-14
D
V
S
Rating
USTV
TV-MA
L
Password Enter Password New Password Confirm New
Password
Lock Enter Password
Reset Box Confirm Reset Reset

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Setting Up the HDTV-ST2 RECEIVER
1. Make sure the physical connection is properly connected.
2. Turn on the TV.
3. Select the appropriate external video input on your TV by using the TV remote control.
4. Make sure the receiver is already in power-on mode. If it is in off mode (i.e. front panel LED screen
shows ----), turn on the receiver by pressing the “POWER” button on the front panel of the receiver
or on the remote control.
Press the “MENU” button to see the Menu banner.
Channel
Before you use any of the channel buttons (CH ▲▼, FAV.), the available channels must first be scanned
and memorized.
Initial Screen –
●The first time the receiver is powered up, you see
the message “Press (Menu) key and then
select Channel to run Auto/Manual Scan”.
Press the MENU button to display the MENU
banner.
●Use the arrow keys ◄or ►to move the highlight
through the menus and view the menu items.
●Press the “EXIT” button to return to the previous
menu or press the “MENU” button to exit the
menu system.

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Auto Scan
The steps required to automatically program the receiver are outlined as below:
●Press ◄or ►keys to move highlight to CHANNEL
and enter the default password “0000” . You see
three sub-menus:
1. Edit
2. Auto Scan
3. Manual Scan
●Press ▲or ▼buttons to highlight AUTO SCAN ,
and then press Enter. An AUTO-SCAN window
shows the SCAN status.
●The receiver scans Off-Air channels and searches
ATSC digital signals from channel 2 to channel 69.
The percentage bar shows the progress being
made.
●Once the digital TV signal is scanned, the channel
number and the program name are shown on the
“Scan List”.
●It takes about three minutes to complete the
whole scanning process.
●Scannin
g
ends on channel 69. When it is
complete, you can press "EXIT" to leave this
window or press "MENU" to exit the menu system.

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Memorize Channel Manually
●On the Channel menu page, select the third item
“Manual Scan”, and then use the ◄or ►button
to select the channel plan.
●Press Enter to highlight the input column, then
press numeric buttons to input the channel
number. The channel frequency will be
automatically shown on right side of the input
column.
●Press the Enter button when the message “Add
channel” and “press Enter to add channel” has
shown.
●If the ATSC si
g
nal is found and locked, the Status
will show message “Get No.XX 8VSB channel
success” , then you can press EXIT or Menu to
leave the menu page and watch the program, or
go ahead scanning other channels.
●If the signal is not locked, the status will show
“Got No Channel”. You can scan the signal again
or refer to the signal level bar “Signal” for aligning
the direction of the antenna to get the signal.
●When the signal is locked and the receiver is
on the channel, you can enter this page to check
the signal level.
Note : It’s suggested that you to contact the
antenna Installer when you have to trouble of
locking the signal.
●Press the EXIT button to go back to the main
menu or press the MENU button to leave.

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Edit Channel
●On the “Channel” menu, press the numeric key to
input the default password “0000” or user’s
password to show sub-menus. Press ▲and ▼to
highlight the Edit, and then press Enter.
●Press ▲▼ and◄►buttons to highlight the
channel’s BLOCK or FAV control column and press
ENTER to block or copy channel into the favorite
channel list “F1”.
●After the edit setting, press the EXIT button, then a
confirmation window will pop up,
1.Press the ENTER key on “NO” to cancel the edit
change.
2.Press ◄keys to highlight “YES” and press
ENTER to save the edit settings.
NOTE:
When the blocked channel has selected, the
program can not be showed, and you will get
the message ”Channel is blocked” on the TV
screen.