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OWNER S
MANUAL
ATSC/NTSC STB
6900DTD
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ST201UB.qxd 04.3.9 4:04 PM Page 2 Table of Contents 6 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 1 Before Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Glossary and acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Information on digital broadcasting . . . . 6 Major features of S
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1 Before Using ST201UB.qxd 04.3.9 4:04 PM Page 3 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN- CAUTION GEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WITHIN THIS UNIT. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER MAINTEN
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ST201UB.qxd 04.3.9 4:04 PM Page 4 FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRI C SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) S2898A 13.Outdoor Antenna grounding-If an outside antenna or 19.Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this product from the cable system is con
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1 Before Using ST201UB.qxd 04.3.9 4:04 PM Page 5 PRECA PRECAUTIONS UTIONS LOCATION IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast televi- For safe operation and satisfactory performance of sion programming, video tape, film or other copy- your this product, keep the following in mind when righted material may violate applicable copyright selecting a place for its installation: laws. We assume no responsibility for the unautho- Shield it from direct sunlight and kee
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ST201UB.qxd 04.3.9 4:04 PM Page 6 Before Using Information on digital broadcasting ATSC NTSC Receives both Analog/digital ATSC and NTSC terrestrial signals Analog/digital terrestrial antenna STB TV Digital broadcasting is the most advanced format of broadcasting, employing a new technology for compression of audio and video signals which allows broadcasters to transmit digital signals using existing terrestrial systems. Due to this dramatic progress, new features of broadcasting service such
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1 Before Using ST201UB.qxd 04.3.9 4:04 PM Page 7 Before Using Major features of STB • Capable of receiving digital (ATSC*), analog (NTSC*), and cable (NTSC) broadcasts • Capable of receiving High Definition TV broadcasts • Capable of receiving Dolby® digital 5.1 audio • Alternate languages for OSD are available. (English, Spanish, French) • Component video output jacks (Y/ Pb/ Pr) • Sub-channels* are available through a single digital channel. ATSC: HDTV: ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Com
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ST201UB.qxd 04.3.9 4:04 PM Page 8 Before Using Location of controls FRONT PANEL 12 3 4 5 6 7 1POWER button: Turns STB on and off. 2POWER indicator: Lights up while STB is on. NOTE: When turning the STB on, the power indicator will blink first and light up. When turning the STB off, the power indicator will blink first and go off. 3Remote control sensor: Receives signals from your remote control and enables you to control STB from a distance. 4Navigation buttons o / p / s / B: Press to move th
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1 Before Using ST201UB.qxd 04.3.9 4:04 PM Page 9 Before Using REAR PANEL 13 2 45 6 8 7 1 ANT. IN Jack: Use to connect an antenna to STB. 2 DIGITAL AUDIO (COAXIAL) Jack: Use to connect a decoder or an amplifier to STB with a digital coaxial cable. NOTE: You must use this jack and a Dolby® Digital receiver for Dolby® Digital 5.1 playback. 3AUDIO R/ L Jacks: (2 pairs) Use to connect your TV, a stereo system or a VCR to STB with standard audio cables. NOTE for audio output: There will be both dig
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ST201UB.qxd 04.3.9 4:04 PM Page 10 Before Using REMOTE CONTROL 1POWER button: 6 Turns STB on and off. 2 Number buttons: 1 7 Use to input channel numbers and passwords, and 8 to set time. 3 ENTER button: In SETUP menu, press to determine your 2 selection. 9 4 CH o / p buttons: Press to change the channels up or down. 10 3 5Navigation buttons o / p / s / B: 4 Press to move the highlight up, down, left or 11 right. 5 The video pauses by pressing STILL o button while you can listen to the progra
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1 Before Using ST201UB.qxd 04.3.9 4:04 PM Page 11 Before Using Accessories Installing batteries You will find STB and the following accessories when unpacking the carton box of STB: 1 Unsnap the battery cover from the back of the remote control. STB 6900DTD Remote controller unit and AA batteries (x2) (PART No.: NE120UD) 2Install two AA batteries making sure the polarity (+ / -) direction is correct. Owners manual (PART No.: 0EMN02308) NOTE: When replacing batteries, make sure to replace the
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ST201UB.qxd 04.3.9 4:04 PM Page 12 Before Using Reference to SETUP menu SETUP WIZARD ( Refer to page 25 through page 29. ) SETUP WIZARD SETUP WIZARD guides you through initial setup. "SETUP" : "Create new setup" "QUIT" : "Keep old setup" QUIT SETUP Setting the clock (Manual) Language for screen (1/8) (5/8) ( Refer to page 25. ) SETUP WIZARD 1/8 SETUP WIZARD 5/8 ( Refer to page 27. ) Enter current time. YEAR 2001 DATE -- -- --- TIME -- -- -- SET Channel scanning (2/8) Setting the clock
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1 Before Using ST201UB.qxd 04.3.9 4:04 PM Page 13 Before Using CHANNEL DISPLAY ( Refer to page 43, 46, 49, 51.) ( Refer to page 54, 56.) CHANNEL DISPLAY QUIT QUIT ADD/DELETE SCREEN RATIO 4:3 DISPLAY MODE CHANNEL ANTENNA CHANNEL LETTERBOX AUTOSCAN DISPLAY DISPLAY CLOCK CLOCK DETAIL DETAIL Adding channels / Selecting screen formats Deleting channels (Screen ratio) ( Refer to page 43, 46. ) ( Refer to page 54. ) ADD/DELETE DISPLAY 13-0 QUIT QUIT SCREEN ADD Select screen ratio. CHANNEL DELETE
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ST201UB.qxd 04.3.9 4:04 PM Page 14 Before Using CLOCK ( Refer to page 59, 60, 62, 64. ) CLOCK 2002/ 1/31( THU ) 2 50PM QUIT DST ON TIME ZONE CENTRAL CHANNEL MANUAL DISPLAY AUTO OFF CLOCK DETAIL Setting the clock (Daylight Savings Time) ( Refer to page 60. ) CLOCK QUIT CHANNEL Do you observe daylight saving time DISPLAY (DST)? CLOCK ON OFF DETAIL Setting the clock (Time Zone) ( Refer to page 60. ) CLOCK Select your time zone. QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CENTRAL CLOCK DETAIL Setting the clock (Man
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1 Before Using ST201UB.qxd 04.3.9 4:04 PM Page 15 Before Using DETAIL ( Refer to page 66, 69, 70, 71, 73, 77, 81, 84. ) DETAIL QUIT V-CHIP / CC CHANNEL MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL Setting for V-CHIP/CC Setting for V-CHIP/CC ( Refer to page 69. ) ( Refer to page 71. ) V-CHIP / CC V-CHIP / CC QUIT QUIT V-CHIP / CC STB Choose either STB or TV for V-CHIP/CC setting. CHANNEL MPAA RATING CHANNEL TV RATING If you choose "TV", DISPLAY DISPLAY V-CHIP/CC functions are CC SELECTION OFF pr
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ST201UB.qxd 04.3.9 4:04 PM Page 16 Connections Connections to antenna Use a standard antenna cable to connect the wall jack to the ANT IN Jack on STB. STB connection to the antenna NOTE: Antenna and antenna cable are not included. To the antenna Rear panel of STB WHEN CONNECTING TO CABLE BOX ALSO: NOTE: Antenna, antenna cable and Cable box are not included. Incoming cable signals CABLE BOX TV To the antenna ANT-IN ANT ANT Jack IN OUT Antenna cable STB Refer to following ANT. IN pages for th
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2 Connections ST201UB.qxd 04.3.9 4:04 PM Page 17 Connections CAUTION When you connect the antenna cable to another device, be sure to use a splitter as shown below. NOTE: Antenna, antenna cable and Splitter are not included. Right Antenna cable Splitter e.g.: Connection to VCR RF-IN Antenna cables RF-OUT STB ANT. IN Wrong e.g.: Connection to VCR RF-IN Antenna cables RF-OUT STB ANT. IN 17 EN 1A23
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ST201UB.qxd 04.3.9 4:04 PM Page 18 Connections Connections to other devices There will be various ways of connecting STB to other devices. Make your connection according to your choice of devices, screen format, and sound format. You will find some sample connections in the following pages. • All jacks on STB will not need to be connected. • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to each owner’s manual for further information on other devices. STB connecti
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2 Connections ST201UB.qxd 04.3.9 4:04 PM Page 19 Connections 1 Use a standard antenna cable to connect the wall jack to the ANT IN jack on STB. 2 Use a standard audio cable to connect the audio output jacks (L, R) of STB to the audio input jacks (L, R) on the TV. NOTE: If your TV is monaural (MONO) and has only one audio jack, use a standard audio cable (white) to connect the audio output jack (white) on STB to the audio input jack (white) on the TV. The red cable and jack will not be used. 3
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ST201UB.qxd 04.3.9 4:04 PM Page 20 Connections STB connection using S-VIDEO output to SDTV NOTE: S-video cable and audio cable are not included. Rear panel of STB Audio cable To audio input jacks (L, R) S-video cable To S-video input jack 1 Use a standard antenna cable to connect the wall jack to the ANT IN jack on STB. 2 Use a standard audio cable to connect the audio output jacks (L, R) of STB to the audio input jacks (L, R) on the TV. 3 Use an S-video cable to connect the S-VIDEO output ja
