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IP Video Decoder
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
TOCOM 16195310
English/Français/Español
IP900
IP900. Cover 1 11/4/03, 3:49 PM
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Important Information Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove CAUTION cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. servicing to qualified service personnel. DO NOT OPEN. This symbol indicates "dangerous This symbol indicates important voltage" inside the product that instructions accompanying the presents a risk of electric shock or product. personal injury. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product t
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting Components ............................... 3 Cables to Connect Components to Your IP Decoder ................................ 3 Choose Your Connection............................................................................. 4 TV + IP Decoder + Modem ......................................................................... 5 TV + VCR + IP Decoder + Modem ....................................................
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Table of Contents Chapter 4: Additional Information Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 22 Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 23 Service Information ..................................................................................23 FCC and Industry Canada Information....................................................24 Front of the Decoder ................
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting Components Protect Components From Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference • Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks. • Place any Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the side(s) of the TV’s back panel instead of straight down the back af
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to hook up your IP decoder, depending on the components connected. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you and proceed to the appropriate page. Note: For assistance in connecting your decoder, contact your service provider. Components Connection Title Go To TV + IP Decoder page 5 + Modem TV + VCR + pages 6-7 IP Decoder + Modem TV +A/V Receiver pages 8-9 + IP Decoder + Modem Illustr
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00mA Chapter 1: Connections and Setup TV AUDIO VIDEO The back of your R L / MONO IN TV might not look L exactly like the CABLE/ OUT ANTENNA one shown here. S-VIDEO 1A IP DECODER RF MOD R L DIGITAL ETHERNET AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO POWER AUDIO 4 2 MODEM Caution: To reduce DSL LINE IN the risk of fire, use ETHERNET only No. 26 AWG or larger DSL telecommunication line cord. 3 From DSL or other Broadband Connection TV + IP Decoder + Modem 1. Connect the Decoder to the TV A. Connect audio/video cables t
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup TV The back of your AUDIO VIDEO L/ MONO R TV might not look IN exactly like the L OUT one shown here. CABLE/ ANTENNA S-VIDEO 1A VCR 1B The back of your VCR might not look exactly like ANT. IN AUDIO R the one shown here. L RF OUT OUT IN VIDEO IP DECODER 2A RF MOD R L DIGITAL ETHERNET AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO POWER AUDIO 5 3 MODEM Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use DSL LINE IN only No. 26 AWG or ETHERNET larger DSL telecommunication line cord. 4 From DSL or oth
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup TV + VCR + IP Decoder + Modem 1. Connect the VCR to the TV A. Connect one end of the RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna in jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA). – OR – B. Connect audio/video cables to the AUDIO OUT R and L jacks on the back of the VCR (color coded, red and white), and to the VIDEO OUT jack (yellow). Connect the other ends of the cables to the corresponding input jacks on the TV (some
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup TV The back of your AUDIO VIDEO L / MONO R TV might not look IN exactly like the L CABLE/ OUT one shown here. ANTENNA S-VIDEO A/V RECEIVER 1A The back of your COAX CD TAPE TV VCR IN IN OUT IN IN OUT receiver might not R OPTICAL look exactly like L the one shown here. IP DECODER 2A 2B RF MOD R L DIGITAL ETHERNET AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO POWER AUDIO 5 3 MODEM Caution: To reduce DSL LINE the risk of fire, use IN only No. 26 AWG or ETHERNET larger DSL telecommunication li
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup TV + A/V Receiver + IP Decoder + Modem 1. Connect the Decoder to the TV A. Connect the video cable to the VIDEO OUT jack (yellow) on the back of the decoder and the other end of the cable to the corresponding input jack on the TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO). B. If your TV doesn’t have a video input jack, you need to use an RF modulator (not included). Connect the three-pronged end of the modulator cable into the AUDIO OUT L, RF MOD, and VIDEO jacks on the back of t
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Turn on the TV and IP Decoder 1. Turn on the TV (if the TV you’ve connected to the decoder is a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, press the TV button on the remote packed with your decoder). 2. Tune the TV to the correct Video Input Channel. • If you used a coaxial cable (with optional RF modulator) to connect your decoder to your TV, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4. • If you used audio/video or S-video cables to connect your decoder, tune the TV to its Video Inpu
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VOL Chapter 2: The Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control AUX ON • OFF TV (0-9) Number buttons Select channels by pressing the number buttons. VIDEO WEB EMAIL VOD Red, green, yellow, and blue buttons (at the bottom of the remote) Specific functions defined by your service provider. MUTE HOME CH + ANTENNA In decoder mode, turns off the decoder signal to allow other signals to pass through. In VCR mode, functions as the TV/VCR button. Arrows Move the on-screen highlight, and ente
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VOL Chapter 2: Remote Control OK•SELECT In on-screen menus, this button acts as an Enter button (used in conjunction with the remote control’s AUX ON • OFF TV arrow buttons). This button selects the highlighted on-screen menu item. VIDEO WEB EMAIL VOD ON•OFF Turns the component on or off when the remote control is set to operate that component. MUTE HOME CH + PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. PLAY Plays video. VOD Turns on the decoder and starts the Video-on-Demand service, if available from
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Chapter 2: Remote Control Using the INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available Video Input Channel sources for a TV or VCR and regular broadcast signals. The Video Input Channels allow you to view images from a component connected to the TV or VCR (such as a camcorder or DVD player). 1. Press the remote control’s TV or AUX button (if programmed) to enter the corresponding mode. Make sure the component is turned ON. 2. Press the remote control’s INPUT button to tune to the
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Chapter 2: Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal remote can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable components. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan components. Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed for your component, turn the component ON. For example, to program the remote for a TV, turn on the TV. Point the remote at the TV, and
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Chapter 2: Remote Control Using Automatic Code Search to Program Your TV AUX ON • OFF TV You can program the remote to operate your TV. To stop the automatic code search without programming your TV, press EXIT•CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off. Note: AUX can’t be programmed using the automatic code search Indicator method. 1. Turn on your TV. 2. Press and hold the TV button. While holding TV, press and hold EXIT•CLEAR ON•OFF until the indicator on the remote turns on, then releas
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Chapter 2: Remote Control Code List TV Codes Jensen ............................................................... 1004, 1006 Scott ....... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1024, 1035, 1038, 1046 JVC ................................. 1012, 1013, 1014, 1054, 1060, Sears ..... 1000, 1004, 1006, 1013, 1014, 1019, 1046, 1048, 1049, 1051, 1066, 1071, 1072, 1109, 1110, Abex ............................................................................... 1172 1065, 1066, 1067, 1157, 1158, 1159, 1182 1162, 1180, 1181
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Chapter 2: Remote Control Colt ................................................................................ 2061 Optonica ...................................................................... 2096 Philips ....................................... 3003, 3019, 3021, 3022 Craig .......................................... 2013, 2014, 2023, 2061 Panasonic .......... 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127 Pioneer ......................................................................... 3005 Curtis-Mathe
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Chapter 3: Decoder Features Using the Remote Control to Choose On-screen Menu Items The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it. To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote or the keyboard. Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to move left or right. To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK•SELE
