Sharper Image SI670 User manual

TV Everywhere!™
SI670 Instructions
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Introduction............................................................................... 6
Quick Start ................................................................................ 8
Receiver/Monitor ................................................................... 8
Transmitter/Tuner ................................................................... 9
Source Selection .................................................................. 10
Channel Programming ......................................................... 11
Viewing Stand and Wire Brackets ........................................ 12
General Instructions................................................................. 15
Parts Diagram ...................................................................... 15
Operation Overview ............................................................ 19
Setup ................................................................................... 21
Mode Selections .................................................................. 24
Programming Remote Functions........................................... 30
Special Features ................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 33
Statement of FCC/DHHS Compliance...................................... 34
FCC Label Compliance Statement ........................................... 35
Warranty.....................................................................Back Cover
Table of Contents

The TV Everywhere!™is a full-featured TV, “split” into two parts:
1. The tuner/transmitter connects to an audio/video source
(cable, VCR, DVD player, etc.), interprets the signal and for-
wards the picture and sound to the receiver.
2. The receiver is connected to and plays back through your TV.
The following items are included with the product:
•Tuner/Transmitter
•Receiver
•Remote Control
•AC Adapters for the tranmitter and the receiver
•Infrared Signal Device
•Assorted Cables
Introduction
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The cables are color-coded to match equipment standards and
will allow you to connect to a video source in any of the
following ways:
•Directly to an existing unused coaxial cable.
•Split connection from an existing coaxial cable.
•To the audio/video out jacks of a VCR or DVD player.
•To the coaxial out jack of a VCR or TV.
•To audio/video input jacks for viewing on another TV or
monitor.
This instruction manual includes Quick Start instructions followed
by more detailed General Instructions and operating procedures.
Refer to the General Instructions if you have difficulty understand-
ing the Quick Start guide.
Introduction
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Remote Control
1. Slide to open and remove the battery cover from the rear of
the remote control.
2. Install the two included AA batteries and replace the cover.
Transmitter/Tuner
1. Option 1: Connect the CABLE INPUT post on the transmitter/
tuner to a coaxial cable signal source. (Cable output post
can also be connected to a separate television in the room.)
Option 2: Connect the color-coded RCA posts on the
transmitter/tuner to the matching color output posts on a VCR,
DVD player or other video source.
Note: Connect using both options for maximum performance.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the AC INPUT/POWER jack and
a 110V household outlet.
3. To turn on the unit, press the ON/OFF button.
Quick Start
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1. Connect the color-coded RCA posts on the receiver to the
matching input posts on your remote television set.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC POWER jack and to a
110V household outlet.
Receiver
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Cable In
Television Out
(Standard/Wired Connection)
Television Out
(Wireless)
TRANSMITTER/TUNER
RECEIVER

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1. Press the POWER ON/OFF button on the the Tuner/
Transmitter first, then the Receiver POWER ON/OFF button.
2. To activate the mode options, press the MODE SELECT button
on the remote (or the receiver front panel). Input Source TV,
Video, VCR3 or VCR4 appear on the screen.
3. To select the appropriate source option, press the UP/DOWN
buttons on the remote (or the receiver front panel):
•TV: If you are connected to a coaxial cable or a VCR coaxial
post set to TV mode.
•VCR3 or VCR4: If you are connected to your VCR coaxial
post set to VCR mode.
•Video: If you are connected to an RCA post of a video
source.
Note: In all modes except TV, the channel and viewing are
controlled by the viewing source’s (VCR, DVD player, etc.)
remote. The receiver/remote CHANNEL /buttons can be
programmed to mimic two functions of the source remote while
operating in the Video, VCR3 or VCR4 modes. (See Programming
Remote Functions in the General Instructions.)
Source Selection
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Note: The following steps are for coaxial connections in the TV
mode.
Turn on the receiver/monitor and the VCR (if connected) off.
1. To activate mode selection options, press the MODE SELECT
button.
2. Select TV mode (if not already selected).
3. To select Auto Program mode, press the LEFT/RIGHT or
button on the upper area of the remote control.
4. To set the source option to CATV (cable) or AIR (antenna),
press the UP/DOWN buttons on the upper area of the remote
control.
5. To begin the Auto Program function, press the CHANNEL
button. It will take several minutes for the monitor to scan and
memorize all available channels.
Channel Programming
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Parts Diagram
Receiver
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General Instructions
Television Out
(Wireless)

Transmitter/Tuner
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Parts Diagram
Cable In
Television Out
(Standard/Wired Connection)

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Receiver
1. Connect the color-coded RCA posts on the receiver to the
matching input posts on your remote television set.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC POWER jack and to a
110V household outlet.
NOTE: The Transmitter/Tuner must be connected and powered
on before the Receiver.
Transmitter/Tuner
The transmitter/tuner should be located in a room that is central
to the area of probable operation. Avoid locations near other
wireless equipment. Wireless DSL networks, cordless phones
and other similar sources compete, causing poor reception and
interference. (For more information, see 2.4G Channel Option if
you encounter persistent interference issues.)
1. Connect the CABLE/INPUT post on the transmitter/tuner to a
coaxial cable. (NOTE: You may, at your option, connect the
OUTPUT post to the INPUT post on a nearby television.)
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Setup

2. Connect the yellow RCA post on the transmitter/tuner to a
yellow output post on a VCR, DVD player or other video
source.
3. Connect the red and white audio posts on the transmitter/
tuner to the matching output posts on the VCR, DVD player
or other audio source.
4. Connect the AC adapter to the AC INPUT/POWER jack and
a 110V household outlet.
5. To turn the unit on, press the ON/OFF button.
Note: As an option, connect the transmitter/tuner to both a
coaxial signal source and the RCA output jacks of a video source.
This will give you access to broadcast/cable channels as well as
the output of your connected video source.
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Overview
Upon power up, the unit defaults to normal viewing mode. The
receiver/monitor must be turned on to make any changes.
1. To access programming and other options, press the MODE
SELECT button on the receiver/monitor.
2. To scroll through the mode selection options, press the LEFT/
RIGHT or button:
•Input Source: Identifies the type of signal being sent from
the transmitter/tuner to the receiver/monitor. Options are TV,
Video, VCR3 or VCR4.
•2.4G Channel: Identifies which of three frequencies is being
used to transmit the sound and picture. Options are 1, 2 or 3.
•Automatic Channel Programming: Identifies the type of
broadcast connection. Options are CATV (Cable TV) or AIR
(Antenna). Includes a feature to automatically scan, identify and
remember signals strong enough to be viewed.
•Manual Channel Programming & Editing: Used to override and
change memory setting for specific channels. Use to add new
channels or delete unwanted channels from the scanned memory.
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Operation Overview

•Fine Tuning: Make minor adjustments to the tuned frequency.
(This feature should be used sparingly, if at all.)
Input Source
1. To activate mode selection options, press the MODE SELECT
button on the re,ote. The Input Source mode is displayed.
(Input Source TV, Video, VCR3 or 4 appear on the screen.)
2. To select the appropriate source option, press the UP/DOWN
buttons on the remote or front panel. Select TV if you are
connected to a coaxial cable or a VCR coaxial output post
(VCR must also be set to TV mode or powered off). Select
VCR3 or VCR4 if you are connected to your VCR coaxial
output post and want to watch through your VCR tuner or
player (VCR must be set to VCR mode). Select Video if you are
connected to the RCA video jacks of a video source.
Note: In all modes except TV, the channel and viewing opera-
tions are controlled by the viewing source’s (VCR, DVD player,
etc.) remote. The receiver/monitor CHANNEL /buttons can
be programmed to mimic two functions of the source remote
while operating in the Video, VCR3 or VCR4 modes.
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Note: In all modes except TV, the channel and viewing opera-
tions are controlled by the viewing source’s (VCR, DVD player,
etc.) remote. The receiver/monitor CHANNEL /buttons can
be programmed to learn and mimic two functions of the source
remote while operating in the Video, VCR3 or VCR4 modes.
2.4G Channel Option - Reception Quality
In cases where there is interference or reduced reception quality,
changing the communication channel between the receiver/
monitor and the tuner/transmitter may help. A change in quality,
caused by other appliances nearby, may vary from room to room
or even area to area.
1. To activate mode selection options, press the MODE SELECT
button.
2. Press the BRIGHTNESS or button on the side panel until
“2.4G Channel” appears.
3. To change between channel 1, 2 or 3, press the VOLUME
+/- buttons. Both units will simultaneously link to the new
channel.
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Mode Selections

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Automatic Channel Programming
If you only have a coaxial connection and wish to control chan-
nels through the receiver/monitor (as you would with a standard
TV), follow these steps:
1. Turn on the receiver/monitor and the VCR (if connected) off.
2. To activate mode selection options, press the MODE SELECT
button.
3. Select TV mode.
4. To select Auto Program mode, press the BRIGHTNESS
or button on the side panel.
5. To set source option to CATV (cable) or AIR (antenna), press
the VOLUME +/- buttons.
6. To begin the Auto Program function, press the CHANNEL
button. It will take several minutes for the monitor to memo-
rize all available channels from your cable connection.
Mode Selections

Manual Channel Programming & Editing
Individual channels can be added or deleted from memory by
using the follow steps for the Program Memory function:
1. To activate mode selection options, press the MODE SELECT
button.
2. Select TV mode.
3. To select Program Memory mode, press the BRIGHTNESS
or button.
4. To select a channel, press the CHANNEL or buttons.
5. To add the channel to memory, press the VOLUME + button; to
delete the channel from memory, press the VOLUME - button.
6. To return to normal operation once all changes have been
made, press the MODE SELECT button.
Note: Mode button may not function when battery is low.
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Mode Selections