Sansonic FT-300A User manual

FT-300A
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ATSC Converter Box
USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS
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1. Important Safety Instructions ------------------------------------------------
2. Trademarks ---------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Accessories ---------------------------------------------------------------------
4. Before Operating ---------------------------------------------------------------
4-1. Prepare the Remote Control --------------------------------------------
4-2. Antenna Connections ----------------------------------------------------
4-3. Connect to your analog signal TV display ----------------------------
5. Quick Reference Control Operation ----------------------------------------
5-1. Front Panel ----------------------------------------------------------------
5-2. Rear Panel -----------------------------------------------------------------
5-3. Remote Control -----------------------------------------------------------
5-4. Easy Setup For First Use ------------------------------------------------
5-5. Antenna Setup ------------------------------------------------------------
6. Basic Operation ----------------------------------------------------------------
6-1. Channel Scan -------------------------------------------------------------
6-2. Channel Information -----------------------------------------------------
6-3. Change Viewing Channel -----------------------------------------------
6-4. OSD Language -----------------------------------------------------------
6-5. Closed Caption -----------------------------------------------------------
6-6. Parental Control (V-CHIP) ----------------------------------------------
6-7. Mute -------------------------------------------------------------------------
6-8. Audio Menu ----------------------------------------------------------------
6-9. Screen Mode --------------------------------------------------------------
6-10. Sleep Timer---------------------------------------------------------------
7. Before Calling For Service ---------------------------------------------------
7-1. Quick Service Check List -----------------------------------------------
8. General Specifications --------------------------------------------------------
9. Remote Controller Code ------------------------------------------------------
9-1. Identify custom code: 00FF ---------------------------------------------
9-2. Remote key code ---------------------------------------------------------
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10. Limited Warranty -------------------------------------------------------------
93. Universal Remote Controller setting
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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
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.
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 replacement 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
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.
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.
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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 AC110V 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
GROUND
CLAMP ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC --NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUND CLAMPS
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FT-3 00 A
USER MA NUA L
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.
device
device
WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user's authority to operate this .
FCC Notice
2. TRADEMARKS
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3. ACCESSORIES
4. BEFORE OPERATING
Please insert the batteries into controller.remote
Note: Be sure to match the battery terminal with the +/- marks inside
the remote control.
4-1. Prepare the Remote Control
ATSC Converter Box
Battery
Cover
Remote Control and
Size AAA batteries AC Adapter User Manual RF Cable
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.
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4-2. Antenna Connections
1 Outdoor Antenna Connection.
Refer to one of the following diagrams while connecting the outdoor
antenna.
Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna.
Using separate VHF and UHF outdoor antenna.
Connect an outdoor antenna cable lead-in to F-Type terminal.
(Notice: F-Type connector should be finger-tightened only.)
A. Combination VHF/UHF Antennas
VHF/UHF
ANTENNA
300/75-ohm
ADAPTOR
(Not supplied)
VHF/UHF
ANTENNA
300-ohm
twin-lead
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
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or
B. Separate VHF/UHF Antenna
VHF
ANTENNA UHF
ANTENNA
300-ohm
twin-lead
COMBINER
(not supplied)
IN OUT
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
300-ohm
twin-lead
or
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F-Type
connector 75-ohm
coaxial
cable
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ANT RF IN
ANT RF IN
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TV
AV RF
OUT
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TV
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4-3. Connect to your analog signal TV display
1 AV Cable Connection.
Please plug one terminal of the RCA Cable into the device RCA
connector, and plug the other terminal into TV, YELLOW for VIDEO,
RED for AUDIO (RIGHT), WHITE for AUDIO (LEFT).
RF Cable Connection
If the TV have only RF Antenna terminal, please screw 75ohm F-Type
RF cable into AV RF OUT terminal of the , plug the other terminal
into TV set. (Please refer to your TV manual).
device
Note: RF output is modulated with current channel audio.
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5. Quick Reference Control Operation
5-3. Remote Control
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5-2. Rear Panel
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ANT RF IN : Antenna RF Input.
Video : Video Output.
Audio L : Audio Left Output.
Audio R : Audio Right Output.
AV RF OUT : Audio/Video RF
Output.
: AC Adapter DC IN(+5V).
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Rear Panel
1 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.
4 INFO: Display viewing channel information.
5 ANT LEVEL: Display Antenna RF signal
strength and quality.
6 CH SCAN: Start channel auto scanning.
7 0-9: Set the channels or number keys.
8 AUDIO: Select audio language .
9 POWER : Power ON/ OFF.
5-1. Front Panel
1 Power Indicator:
On means work normally,
Off means no power or standby.
IR window:
Infrared receiving window.
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Power Button:
Press On;
Press Again Standby.
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Control
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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.
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Turn on your TV, and refer to the TV manual.
If you use RCA cable, please switch to AV IN.
If you use RF cable, please rescan the TV channels.
onnect the AC adapter to DC IN Jack of the device, and then plug the
AC adapter to the outlet.
Press POWER to turn on the device, the Power LED will be lighten.
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10 SLEEP: Switch the sleep timer setting.
11 OK: Use to confirm the channel selection and other operation.
12 C/C: .
1 CH+/CH-: Select next / previous channel or move the highlight for
menu item.
14 V-CHIP MENU: Enter or exit the V-CHIP setting menu.
15 V-CHIP ON/OFF: V-CHIP on / off temporarily.
16 LANGUAGE: Select OSD language: English / Spanish / French.
Switch Close Caption Service or On/Off
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VHF
ANTENNA
ANT RF IN
DC IN
Power AC
Adapter
AV OUT
AV RF OUT
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7 Press “CH SCAN” to scan ATSC .program channels
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Easy Install
RF Channel RF CH-3
Audio Mode Mono
Auto Scan
Select EnterOK
Auto Scan
Range 54.0-806.0 MHz
Frequency 79.00MHz Ch No. 5
Found:
10%
Note:
If you use F-Cable to connect the equipment and the TV, please set
"Audio Mode" to 'Mono" mode.
If you change the RF Channel to CH3 or CH4, you need
While you use RCA cable to connect to your TV. If your TV only have
one jack for audio in, you can set "Audio Mode" to "Mono" mode.
Unless set "Audio Mode" to "Stereo" mode.
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to rescan.
(Please refer to your TV manual.)
To Select the Time zone, use “CH+/CH- ” to focus “Time Zone”,
then use “/” to select the zone where you are located: Alaska,
Hawaii, Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern
Press “OK” to start Auto scan, It may take you several minutes.
Time Zone Alaska ( AKST )
Alaska
Hawaii
Pacific
Mountain
Central
Eastern
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5-5. Antenna Setup
1 Press “ANT LEVEL” to display Antenna Level.
Ch 20 509.000MHz
Signal Strength:
Signal Quality:
30%
20%
Press ANT LEVEL to exit
2 Press “CH+/CH-” to select the channel will show the current channel
signal strength and quality.
. It
3 Adjust the antenna direction and position to the signal strength
level 60 or higher.
receive
4 Press “ANT LEVEL” to the antenna signal level information.
Note:
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again exit
Before operating the other functions, you have to exit the ANT
LEVEL
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Ch 68 803.00MHz
Signal Strength:
Signal Quality:
30%
20%
Press ANT LEVEL to exit
Ch 1 57.00MHz
Signal Strength:
Signal Quality:
30%
20%
Press ANT LEVEL to exit
8 Press “LANGUAGE” to OSD language: English, French,
Spanish.
select
Español
English
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22:30-23:00 Smart Travels Pacif
English 480i 16:9 CC TV-Y
9-1 KCTS-DT 22:35
6-2. Channel Information
Press “INFO”: to display the program information, including
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Press to select “Auto Scan”, then press “OK” to begin Auto scan.
Auto Scan
Range 54.0-806.0 MHz
Frequency 79.00MHz Ch No. 5
Found:
10%
6-1. Channel Scan
Press “CH SCAN” to scan the ATSC program channel, it will memory
channels found. all
6. Basic Operation
Easy Install
RF Channel RF CH-3
Audio Mode Mono
Auto Scan
Select EnterOK
Time Zone Alaska ( AKST )
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1 Channel number,
2 Broadcast station,
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4 Audio service type,
Hour of Current Program
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6 Display Format,
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Resolution
7 Closed Caption
V-CHIP rating,
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Program information.
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6-4. OSD Language
Press “LANGUAGE” to the On Screen Display Language:
English, French, Spanish.
select
No description
English 16:9 CC
30-2 Unnamed
Español
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2 Press “0-9” buttons to select the channel.
Note: 3 digit need to select the channel,
Example: Input “3” “0” “2” to select channel 30-2.
numbers
30-
6-3. Select Program Channel
1 Press “CH+/CH-” to the channel.select
Note: It is only valid after (refer to “CH SCAN”).scanning channels. Please
No description
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30-1 Unnamed
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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MPAA RATING
Rating
Age
Based
G General Audiences All ages admitted.
PG
Parental
Guidance
Suggested
Some material may not be
suitable for children.
PG-13 Parent Strongly
Cautioned
Some material may be
inappropriate for children
under 13.
RRestricted
Under 17 requires
accompanying parent or adult
guardian.
NC-17 No 17 and under Admitted.
X Unified with NC-17.
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6-6. (V-CHIP)
1 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.
Parental Control
NR Not Rated
2 Not all the programs and videos offer closed captioning.
3 Press “C/C” to 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 OFF.
get
Service1
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Rating
Age
Based
All children.
Direct to Older Children.
General Audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Mature Audience Only.
All Scenes blocked.
Fantasy Violence Scene.
Violence Scene.
Sexual Situation.
Adult Language.
Sexually Suggestive Dialog.
TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES.
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
ALL
FV
V
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Content
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TV PG
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
Age FV V S L D
Allow All Block All
MPAA
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
NR
Parental Control
TV PG
MPAA
Downloadable RRT
New Password -- -- -- --
Confirm Password -- -- -- –
Parental Control
TV PG
MPAA
Downloadable RRT
New Password -- -- -- --
Confirm Password -- -- -- –
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Press “CH+/CH-” to the “TV ” and “MPAA”.
Press “OK” to access the parental control screen.
Press “V-CHIP MENU” to exit the V-CHIP Menu Screen.
select PG
Press “CH+/CH-” to the rating and press “OK” to block
the rating, higher rating will be blocked automatically.
Press “V-CHIP MENU” to main V-CHIP menu.
select
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Input Password
3 a lower age rating's content setting to block automatically
change the same higher age rating's content setting to block.
4 How to set V-CHIP.
Press “V-CHIP MENU” to access V-CHIP menu screen
eed input password by press “0-9” (default is “0000”).
Selecting
, and then set
up V-CHIP.
Nto
Parental Control
Parental Control
TV PG
MPAA
Downloadable RRT
New Password -- -- -- --
Confirm Password -- -- -- –
TV PG
MPAA
Downloadable RRT
New Password -- -- -- --
Confirm Password -- -- -- –
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Press “CH+/CH-” to “New Password” to modify the parental
control password.
 Please don't forget the password
-.
select
you have set up.
If password is lost, you can not access the V CHIP MENU again
MPAA
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
NR
TV PG
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
Age FV V S L D
Allow All Block All
Parental Control
TV PG
MPAA
Downloadable RRT
New Password -- -- -- --
Confirm Password -- -- -- –
Parental Control
TV PG
MPAA
Downloadable RRT
New Password -- -- -- --
Confirm Password -- -- -- –
Parental Control
Input Password
TV PG
MPAA
Downloadable RRT
New Password -- -- -- --
Confirm Password -- -- -- –
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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.
V-CHIP OFF V-CHIP ON
Input Password
5 Downloadable Digital Rating.
When the system receives Downloadable Digital Rating Table, the
“Downloadable RRT” item will be actived in V-CHIP Menu Screen.
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Parental Control
TV PG
MPAA
Downloadable RRT
New Password -- -- -- --
Confirm Password -- -- -- –
Use “CH+/CH-” to Select “Downloadable RRT” and press “OK”, it will
show the all Dimensions of digital rating
Downloadable RRT
RRT-5 V1 MPPA
RRT-5 V0 TVG
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6-7. MUTE
Press “MUTE” to mute all audio out,
Press “MUTE” again to cancel mute.
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6-8. AUDIO MENU
Press “AUDIO” the : English, Spanish,
French.
to select Audio Language
Spanish French
Use “CH+/CH-” to select the Dimension and press “OK” to show
all rating setting of the chosen Dimension.
MPAA
N/A
G
PG
PG-13+
R
NC-17
X
NR
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.
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6-10. 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.
6-9. SCREEN MODE
Press “SCREEN” to screen mode: 4:3LB, 4:3PS, 16:9.select
screen : 4:3 LB screen : 4:3 PS screen : 16:9
Source
16:9
4:3LB 4:3PS
4:3LB 4:3PS 16:9
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7-1. Quick Service Check List
Check these items and see if you can correct the trouble.
1 No Picture.
7. Before Calling for Service
Please turn your TV on and set it right. You may refer to the TV Set
manual.
1). Check AV Cable or RF Cable is stable.
2). Check TV to AV IN, and AV cable is connected to
right terminal. And check the TV channel is right. If not, please
scan the TV channels.
Try a new channel, maybe .
1). Rescan ATSC program.
Check antenna perfect.
2). Refer to “ANT Level”.
is set
that is station problem
connection is
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