ZeeVee ZvSync-NA User manual

User’s Manual
ZvSync - NA
HD Digital Tuner/Decoder
QAM

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Notice
Warnings Cautions and Notes
Throughout the entire user’s manual, pay special attention to the following
marks that indicate hazardous situations:
Warning
Indicates a hazardous situation which could result in serious injury
Caution
Indicates a situation which could damage the equipment or other
apparatus.
Note
Indicates additional information to make the user aware of possible
problems and important information to help understand, use and
maintain the installation.
Important Symbols
To reduce risk of electric shock, do not open unit or breach power
supply enclosure. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Contact ZeeVee support at +1.877.493.3833.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the receiver
that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying
the receiver.

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Safety Instructions
and Precautions
This receiver has been manufactured to comply with international safety
standards. Please read the safety precautions carefully.
1. Main Supply (100-240V ~50-60Hz AC)
• Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to
the location where the receiver is to be used, consult your local power
company. Disconnect the product from the main power source before
you start any maintenance or installation procedures.
2. Connection to the Cable Feed or Aerial
• Disconnect the product from the AC mains before connecting or
disconnecting the cable from the aerial jack.
3. Connection to the Television
• Disconnect the product from the AC mains before connecting or
disconnecting a cable from the receiver to the attached television.
Failure to do so can damage the television.
4. Overloading
• Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter as this may
result in electric re or shock hazard.
5. Liquids
• This product should not be exposed to liquid of any kind. In addition,
no objects lled with liquid should be placed on the apparatus.
6. Cleaning
• Disconnect the product from the wall outlet prior to cleaning.
• Use a light, damp cloth (no solvents) to dust or clean the product.

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7. Ventilation
• The slots and openings on the case of the product must be left
uncovered to allow for air to pass in and out for proper cooling.
• Do not operate the product on soft furnishings or carpet.
• Do not stack anything on top of the product.
8. Attachments
• Do not use unsupported attachments as these may be hazardous or
cause damage to the product.
9. Extraneous Objects
• Do not insert anything into the openings of the unit.
10. Location
• Place the product indoors and avoid exposing it to lightning, rain, or
direct sunlight.
• Do not place the product near a radiator or heat register.
• Try to place the unit at least 2 inches (~10cm) from any appliance
susceptible to electromagnetic inuences, such as a television or radio.
• Insure the ventilation considerations are followed when the unit is in
service.
• Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, or bracket
where it can fall. A falling object can cause injury and may cause
serious damage to the product.
11. Lightning, Storm, or Not in Service
• Unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the aerial
during a thunderstorm or when left unattended and unused for long
periods of time. This will prevent damage due to lightning or power
surges.
12. Replacement Parts
• Replacement parts should be purchased through an authorized
ZeeVee distributor and approved by the manufacturer. Unauthorized
parts may result in damage to the units and will void any warranty.

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Contents
1 Before Using the Product ..............................6
1.1 FRONT PANEL .......................................6
1.2 REAR PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.3 REMOTE CONTROL ..................................8
Button Denitions ..................................9
Programmable Buttons ..........................10-11
2 Setup .................................................12
2.1 CONNECTING TO AN AERIAL ..........................12
2.2 CONNECTING TO A CABLE FEED.......................12
2.3 CONNECTING TO THE TELEVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using an HDMI Cable ..............................13
Using RCA Cables .................................14
Using RF Output ..................................14
2.4 CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY .....................15
3 Installation Wizard .................................16-18
4 Basic Operation.......................................19
4.1 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ........................19-21
4.2 PICTURE SETTINGS..................................22
4.3 CHANNEL SEARCH ..................................23
4.4 TIME SETTING ......................................24
4.5 WORLD OPTION SETTINGS ...........................25
4.6 SYSTEM SETTINGS ..................................26
4.7 USB & MULTIMEDIA .................................27
5 Troubleshooting.......................................28
6 Technical Specications...............................29
7 Declaration of Conformity.............................30

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1 Before Using the Product
This section provides detailed descriptions of the product and included
accessories.
1.1 FRONT PANEL
Power Button – Push to turn the unit on and off.
LED Status Indicator – Indicates state of unit.
RED – Power is available, but the unit is DEACTIVATED.
GREEN – The unit is powered-up and ACTIVATED.
Channel DOWN – Push to decrease the currently viewed program.
Channel UP – Push to increase the currently viewed program.
Infrared Sense Window – Must be placed in “line-of-sight” with
remote control to receive commands from remote handset.

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1.2 REAR PANEL
Aerial/Cable/RF Input – Connect to the antenna for over-the-air
reception or to a cable feed for Clear-QAM reception
RF Modulated Output – Connect to the antenna input of the television
if receiver/decoder output is to be displayed on an older analog
television. Output will be scaled to 480i NTSC type signal
Channel 3 or 4 Modulator Selection – If the RF Modulated Output
is utilized, the NTSC channel that is transmitted can be selected as
channel 3 or channel 4 in a North American over-the-air channel map.
USB Port – The USB port is used for software updates or media service.
HD Video Output – The video output most commonly used from the
receiver unit. Connect to the HDMI digital input of the display device
(typically a television). Both high denition video and digital audio are
carried.
CVBS Video Output – For composite video output, connect the CVBS
Video output to the appropriate composite video input of the display
device (typically a television or monitor).
Left Audio Output – For analog audio, connect to the appropriate
‘Left’ analog audio input on the display device (typically a television or
amplier).
Right Audio Output – For analog audio, connect to the appropriate
‘Right’ analog audio input on the display device (typically a television or
amplier).
Power Connector – Connect to the plug on the supplied wall-mount
power supply.

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1.3 REMOTE CONTROL
The ZvSync receiver/decoder is
supplied with a partial learning
remote control device. Buttons
P1-P5 can be programmed to
mimic the functions of a select
set of buttons from another
remote control unit.
The intention is that the TV
viewing experience can be
controlled from a single
handset to include power and
volume control of the television
set and all other functions
directed at controlling the
ZvSync receiver/decoder.
As the design of the remote
control device is used in
multiple applications some
buttons have multiple legends
or marks.
In general for the ZvSync
application, the markings
shown on the silkscreen
(white marks above or beside
buttons) are the active
denitions of the key function.

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Button Denitions
Key Denition
Power. Pressing once turns on ZvSync. Again turns it off
Mute. Disables/Enables audio
Reverses playback while in PVR mode
Fast Forwards playback while in PVR mode
Starts Playback when using PVR mode
Back up to division in PVR mode.
Pauses playback in PVR mode
Advances to division when using PVR mode
Displays Electronic Program Guide information
Quick channel up and down buttons when watching television
programs.
Stops playback when using PVR mode. Causes PVR mode to be
entered during normal playback.
Enables/disables Closed Captioning
Cancels/Exits menu levels when navigating interface.
Activates PVR mode. Displays options.
Displays current playback information
Causes repeat mode to be entered when playing stored media
Color buttons. Program specic meaning
Dash button for entering digital channel numbers (ie: “23-1”)
Recall last channel being played
0-9 Numeric digits for entering channel numbers
Navigation buttons when driving conguration interface.
During normal playback Up/Down sets channels,
Left/Right sets volume and OK displays channel list.

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Programmable Buttons
The upper-left portion of the remote
houses a set of programmable keys. The
intent is to allow for common television
functions to be programmed so the
user only needs to use a single remote
control device to manage their television
experience when using the ZvSync
receiver/decoder.
Keys P1 though P5 can be set to any
function the user desires. The labeling is present only to provide visual cues
the user may use to help remember which key has been programmed to
which function.
The “SET” key has a xed function that is not programmable. It initiates the
programming process for setting the P1-P5 key functions.
Programming P1-P5 Buttons
The ZvSync remote has been tested to be compatible with a large number
of remotes. However, some manufacturers use infrared codes that are
obscure and cannot be “copied” into the programmable keys of the ZvSync
remote.

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To program a key the following sequence shall be executed:
Step1: Press and hold the “SET” button for three seconds
The RED LED lights immediately when the button is pressed
After 3 seconds the LED changes to a very bright state
Step 2: Press the key you wish to program (P1-P5)
 The RED LED changes to a slow ash (1/second)
Step 3: Press the key on the remote that you are copying
 The RED LED performs three quick ashes to acknowledge
RED LED turns on solid again.
Repeat steps 2 and 3, or simply wait for light to extinguish
Step 4: Test Programmed key on television or device to be controlled
If command is not executing properly, repeat steps 1-3

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2 Setup
This chapter describes how to connect your ZvSync Receiver to the
television and receiving apparatus appropriately. The receiver has various
options and interface for connectivity. Select the method appropriate to
your application.
2.1 CONNECTING TO AN AERIAL
Connect your antenna to the ZvSync receiver’s ‘RF IN’ jack for over-the-air
reception, as follows:
2.2 CONNECTING TO A CABLE FEED
To receive a cable signal (or a channel generated by ZeeVee’s encoder/
modulator products) connect to the ‘RF IN’ jack on the rear face with a
cable to the source feed.

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2.3 CONNECTING TO THE TELEVISION
HDMI Cable
A connection to the HDMI input of a television, if so equipped, is the
recommended method to get visual content on to the television display.
Both visual content and audio content are carried over the single cable from
the ZvSync to the television display.
The digital connection presents the highest resolution, sharpest picture
possible from the ZvSync receiver.

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RCA Cables
Certain televisions or applications do not have digital video inputs. The
ZvSync will output standard denition representations of the programming
over the CVBS port. Both the CVBS output and the HDTV digital output are
active simultaneously.
All content will be scaled down to 480i regardless of the incoming
resolution prior to being sent out the CVBS port.
RF Output
Very old devices may not have either CVBS or digital video inputs available.
The ZvSync receiver can be connected via the RF OUT port to the
television’s antenna jack. The switch on the rear face of the ZvSync receiver
can be used to select whether the program will be modulated on to RF
channel 3 or RF channel 4 of the US standard broadcast spectrum.
This is the least preferable way to output video from the ZvSync receiver as
it is analog and subject to environmental interference, and it has the lowest
possible picture quality.

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2.4 CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY
The wall-mount power supply (included) shall provide the power for the
ZvSync receiver. Any other method of powering the ZvSync may void the
warranty.
The DC input is rated at 5VDC at a maximum peak consumption of 10W,
nominal consumption of 6W during operation, and a standby power draw
of 0.8W.

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3 Installation Wizard
If you are using the receiver for the rst time, or have restored it to factory
defaults, the installation guide menu will appear on your screen.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If the ZvSync Receiver/Decoder is being used for Over-the-Air
(antenna) reception, use the arrow keys to navigate to the “Channel
Search” option and press “OK”
• The ZvSync unit will then begin searching for channels. Allow it
to run to completion.
If the ZvSync Receiver/Decoder is being used for CABLE reception (or
channels generated by ZeeVee encoder/modulator products, Press the
“EXIT/Cancel” option on the remote.

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After exiting the “Installation Guide” screen, the following screen will
appear:
Use the RIGHT arrow key to Navigate to the “Channel Search” page
Use the DOWN arrow key to navigate to “Signal Type”
Use the RIGHT arrow key bring up the “Cable” option

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With the “Cable” option highlighted:
Use the UP arrow to navigate to the “Auto Search” option
Use the RIGHT arrow key to activate a channel search
A scanning status screen showing the progress of the initial channel scan
will appear.
Allow the scanning process to run to completion (several minutes).
Once the initial scan is complete (OTA or Cable) the ZvSync may be used to
start watching television programs.

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4 Basic Operation
To access the general setup menu, press the “Menu” button. The user will
see with this top-level navigation screen.
Major categories may be selected by navigating left and right using the
arrow keys. Once a category is selected, the options may be explored by
navigating down into the page and selecting the appropriate page item.
After selecting the page for a certain category of functions, navigate DOWN
to a specic item and “step into” the item by navigating to the RIGHT.
The function will execute or a sub-menu will be presented with additional
options.
4.1 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Program Edit
To edit your program preferences (lock, skip, favorite, move, or delete),
you will need to enter the Program Edit Menu item. This menu requires a
password to access. The default password is ‘000000’, while the master
unlock password is ‘888888’.

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Set Favorite Channels
You can create a short list of favorite programs/channels that you can easily
access. Set Favorite TV Program:
(1) Select your desired channel then press the FAV button. A symbol will
appear and the channel is marked as a favorite.
(2) Repeat the previous step to select more favorite channels.
(3) Conrm and exit the menu by pressing the EXIT key.
Disable Favorite TV Program
Select the Favorite channel and press the FAV button on the remote to
bring up the menu that allows canceling of a favorite.
View Favorite Channel
(1) While in normal viewing mode, press the FAV button and the favorite
program menu will appear.
(2) Press the up and down arrows to browse to a selection
(3) Press the OK button to select that program.