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. Importa nt Safety Instructions ------------------------------------------------ 02
2. Trademarks --------------------------------------------------------------------- 04
3. Accesso ries --------------------------------------------------------------------- 04
4. Before Operati ng --------------------------------------------------------------- 04
5. Quick Reference Control Operation ---------------------------------------- 07
5- . Front Pa nel ---------------------------------------------------------------- 07
5-2. Rea r Pa nel ----------------------------------------------------------------- 07
5-3. Remote Control ----------------------------------------------------------- 07
5-4. Easy Setup For First Use ------------------------------------------------ 08
5-5. Anten na Setu p ------------------------------------------------------------ 0
6. Basic Operation ----------------------------------------------------------------
6- . Channel Scan -------------------------------------------------------------
6-2. Cha nnel Information -----------------------------------------------------
6-3. Change Viewing Chan nel ----------------------------------------------- 2
6-4. OS D Lang uage ----------------------------------------------------------- 2
6-5. Closed Caption ----------------------------------------------------------- 2
6-6. Parental Control (V-CH IP) ---------------------------------------------- 3
6- 7. Mute ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
6-8. Aud io Men u ---------------------------------------------------------------- 8
6-9. Screen Mode -------------------------------------------------------------- 9
6- 0. Sleep Timer---------------------------------------------------------------- 9
7. Before Calling For Service --------------------------------------------------- 9
7- . Quick Service Check List ----------------------------------------------- 9
8. General Specifications -------------------------------------------------------- 20
9. Remote Controller Code ------------------------------------------------------ 2
0. Limited Warra nty ------------------------------------------------------------- 22
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The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Warning:
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, and do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Note:
CD Read these instructions.
@ Keep these instructions.
~ Heed all warnings.
@ Follow all instructions.
<ID Do not use this apparatus near water.
@ Clean only with dry cloth.
(/) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
instructions.
@ Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
<ID Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet
consult an electrician for ~eplacement of the obsolete outlet.
@ Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
@ Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
@ Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by CD
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip over. ~J\.
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l Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
~ To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Electric Shock, Do not Expose This Appliance To
Rain or Moisture.
~ Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled
with liquids, shall not be placed on the apparatus.
The Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Symbol is provided on the
back panel of unit.
Plug the adapter into AC11 OV outlet, Connect the supplied adapter in the slot of
the unit marked "DC IN", If the unit will not used for a long time, remove the
adapter from the outlet.
Before connect the adapter and the unit, make sure that all the connections
have been made.
~ If an outside antenna is connected to the device, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information
with respect to proper grounding of mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to antenna discharge unit. Size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
Example of Antenna Grounding
as per national electrical code
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
.,.~ POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC --NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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FCC;Not :el
his 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.
W RNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this devic'e not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user's autho'rity to operate this device.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished works.
@1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
4-1. Prepare the Remote Control
Please insert the batteries into remote controller.
Battery
Cover
Note: Be sure to match the battery terminal with the +/- marks inside
the remote control.
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4-2. ntenna Connections
j) Outdoor ntenna Connection.
Refer to one of the following diagrams while connecting the outdoor
antenna.
• Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna.
. Combination VHF/UHF ntennas
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• Using separate VHF and UHF outdoor antenna.
B. Separate VHF/UHF ntenna
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Connect an outdoor antenna cable lead-in to F-Type terminal.
(Notice: F-Type connector should be finger-tightened only.)
F-Type ~ ~ 75-ohm
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4.3. Connect to your analog signal TV display
D V Cable Connection.
Please plug one terminal of the RC Cable into the device RC
connector, and plug the other terminal into TV, YELLOW for VIDEO,
RED for UDIO (RIGHT), WHITE for UDIO (LEFT).
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(2) RF Cable Connection
If the TV have only RF ntenna terminal, please screw 750hm F-Type
RF cable into V RF OUT terminal of the device, plug the other terminal
into TV set. (Please refer to your TV manual).
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Note: RF output is modulated with current channel audio.
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5-1. Front Panel
D Power Button:
Press - On;
Press gain - Standby.
5-2. Rear Panel
~ Power Indicator:
On means work normally,
Off means no power or standby.
(3) IR window:
Infrared receiving window.
D NT RF IN: ntenna RF Input.
~ Video: Video Output.
(3) udio L : udio Left Output.
@ udio R : udio Right Output.
@ V RF OUT: udio/Video RF
Output.
(Q) 8-C0-0: C dapterDC IN(+5V).
5-3. Remote Control
D MUTE: Mute or restore sound.
(2) SCREEN: Select TV Mode: 4:3 or 16:9.
(3) .•••/~ : Decrease/Increase audio volume.
or move cursor in menu screen.
@ INFO: Display viewing channel information.
@ NT LEVEL: Display ntenna RF signal
strength and quality.
(Q) CH SC N: Start channel auto scanning.
J) 0-9: Set the channels or number keys.
<ID UDIO: Select audio language.
@ ~ POWER: Power ON/ OFF.
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@ SLEEP: Switch the sleep timer setting.
OK: Use to confirm the channel selection and other operation.
o / : Switch Close Caption Service or On/Off.
o CH+/CH-: Select next / previous channel or move the highlight for
menu item.
q:g V-CHIP MIENU: Enter or exit the V-CHIP setting menu.
q] V-CHIP ON/OFF: V-CHIP on / off temporarily.
q]l L NGU GE: Select OSD language: English / Spanish French.
5-4. Easy Setup for first use
Please check and follow below instructions to enjoy the digital TV program.
(1) Insert the batteries into remote control.
(2) Connect the antenna cable into the device.
(3) Connect the audio/video or RF output into your TV.
Connect the C adapter to DC IN Jack of the device, and then plug the
C adapter to the outlet.
(5) Press POWER to turn on the device, the Power LED will be lighten.
(Q) Turn on your TV, and refer to the TV manual.
• If you use RC cable, please switch to V IN.
• If you use RF cable, please rescan the TV channels.
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J) Press "CH SC N" to scan TSC program channels.
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Press "OK" to start uto scan, It may take you several minutes.
Note:
• If you use F-Cable to connect the equipment and the TV, please set
" udio Mode" to 'Mono" mode.
If you change the RF Channel to CH3 or CH4, you need to rescan.
(Please refer to your TV manual.)
• While you use RC cable to connect to your TV. If your TV only have
one jack for audio in, you can set " udio Mode" to "Mono" mode.
Unless set " udio Mode" to "Stereo" mode .
• To Select the Time zone, use "CH+/CH-" to focus "Time Zone",
then use" ~ / ~ "to select the zone where you are located: laska,
Haweii, Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern.
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8) Press "L NGU GE" to select OSD language: English, French,
Spanish.
5-5. ntenna Setup
D Press " NT LEVEL" to display Antenna Level.
2) Press "CH+/CH." to select the channel. It will show the current channel
signal strength and quality.
3) Adjust the antenna direction and position to receive the signal strength
level 60 or higher.
@Press " NT LEVEL" again to exit the antenna signal level information.
Note: Before operating the other functions, you have to exit the NT
LEVEL.
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6-1. Channel Scan
ress "CH SC N" to scan the ATSC program channel, it will memory all
channels found.
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.2. Channel Information
ress "INFO"to display the program information, including:
CD Channel number, @)Resolution, @V-CHI rating,
@Broadcast station, @Oisplay Format, @CurrentTime,
G) Hour of Current rogram, j) Closed Caption, @rogram information.
@)Audio service type,
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6-3. Select Program Channel
j) Press "CH+/CH." to select the channel.
Note: It is only valid after scanning channels. (Please refer to "CH SC N").
C2 Press "0.9" buttons to select the channel.
Note: 3 digit numbers need to select the channel,
Example: Input "3" "0" "2" to selectchannel 30-2.
6-4. aso Language
Press "L NGU GE" to select the On Screen Display Language:
English, French, Spanish.
6-5. Closed Caption
1 The device supports Closed Caption decoding function, the "Closed
Caption" is a system which allows conversations, narration, and sound
effects in TV programs and home videos to appear as captions on the
screen.
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2) Not all the programs and videos offer closed captioning.
3) Press C/C to get the "Closed Caption" service:
OFF'" Service1'" Service2 ••• Service3 ••• Service4'" Service5
••• Service6 ••• Caption 1 ••• Caption 2 ••• Caption 3••• Caption 4
••• Text 1 ••• Text 2 ••• Text 3 ••• Text 4 ••• 0 FF.
6-6. Parental Control (V-CHIP)
D This function allows you to restrict TV programs based on FCC data,
and prevent your children from watching violence or sexual scenes
that maybe harmful.
2) Restriction of TV programs includes two characters that contain
information about MPAA rating and the TV Parental Guidelines. MPAA
is restricted by age. TV Parental Guidelines are restricted by ages
and contents.
• MPAA RATING
Rating
G General Audiences All ages admitted.
Parental
PG Guidance Some material may not be
Suggested suitable for children.
Parent Strongly Some material may be
Age PG-13 Cautioned inappropriate for children
Based under13.
Under 17 requires
R Restricted accompanying parent or adult
guardian.
NC-17 No 17 and under Admitted.
X
Unified with NC:17.
NR Not Rated
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• TV P RENT L GUIDELINES.
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TV-Y All children.
TV-Y? Direct to Older Children.
Age TV-G GeneralAudience.
Based TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested.
TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned.
TV-MA Mature Audience Only.
ALL All Scenes blocked.
FV Fantasy Violence Scene.
Content VViolence Scene.
Based SSexual Situation.
LAdult Language.
DSexually Suggestive Dialog.
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Selecting a lower age rating's content setting to block automatically
change the same higher age rating's content setting to block.
How to set V-CHIP.
• Press "V-CHIP MENU" to access V-CHIP menu screen, and then set
up V-CHIP.
Need to input password by press "0-9" (default is "0000") .
• Press "CH+/CH-" to select the "TV PG" and "MPAA".
Press "OK" to access the parental control screen.
Press "V-CHIP MENU" to exit the V-CHIP Menu Screen.
• Press "CH+/CH-" to select the rating and press "OK" to block
the rating, higher rating will be blocked automatically.
Press "V-CHIP MENU" to main V-CHIP menu.
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Press "CH+/CH." to select "New Password" to modify the parental
control password.
Please don't forget the password you have set up.
If password is lost, you can not access the V-CHIP MENU again.
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• While program exceeds the rating setting, screen will show
"V-CHIP block" , and video /audio will be blocked.
1). Press "V-CHIP ON/OFF" to inactive the V-CHIP temporarily.
The correct password is needed for it.
2). If you turn the power on from off, the "V-CHIP block" will be
activated again.
C5 Downloadable Digital Rating.
When the system receives Downloadable Digital Rating Table, the
"Downloadable RRT" item will be actived in V-CHIP Menu Screen .
• Use "CH+/CH." to Select "Downloadble RRT" and press "OK", it will
show the all Dimensions of digital rating
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Use "CH+/CH." to select the Dimension and press "OK" to show
all rating setting of the chosen Dimension .
Use "CH+/CH." to choose V-CHIP rating, and press "OK" to block or
unblock the specific rating program.
Press "V.CHIP MENU" to exit current menu screen.
6.7. MUTE
Press "MUTE" to mute all audio out,
Press "MUTE" again to cancel mute.
6.8. UDIO MENU
Press " UDIO" to select the Audio Language: English, Spanish,
French.
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screen: 16:9
screen: 4:3 PS
screen: 4:3 LBSource
.9. SCREEN MODE
Press "SCREEN" to select screen mode: 4:3LB, 4:3PS, 16:9.
.10. SLEEP TIMER
Press "SLEEP" to display current Sleep Timer
Press "SLEEP" again to change the sleep timer setting:
• 240Min -+ OFF -+ 30Min -+ 60Min -+ 90Min -+ 120Min •••
150Min -+180Min -+210Min.
While the timer is reached, the device will enter standby mode
automatically .
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7.1. Quick Service Check List
Check these items and see if you can correct the trouble.
<D No Picture.
• Please turn your TV on and set it right. You may refer to the TV Set
manual.
1). Check V Cable or RF Cable is stable.
2). Check TV is set to V IN, and V cable is connected to
right terminal. nd check the TV channel is right. If not, plese
scan the TV channels .
• Try a new channel, maybe that is station problem.
1). Rescan TSC program.
Check antenna connection is perfect.
2). Refer to " NT Level".
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