Sansonic FT-300A User manual

FT-300A
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Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR are designed to
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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.
Note:
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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
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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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Produc ts th at ha ve ea rned the E NERGY STAR are desi gned to
protec t the envi ronment throug h sup erior energ y eff ici ency.
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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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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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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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