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®
Ver.1.2 07/08
simply remarkable™
Digital TV Converter Box
Caja Convertidora
de TV Digital
DT150
Manual del Usuario
User's Manual
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EN Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Digital Television Transition Notice: This device contains a digital WARNING 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. television tuner, so it should receive digital over the air TV programming, - TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, with a suitable antenna, after the end of full-
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EN Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Digital Television Transition Notice: This device contains a digital WARNING 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. television tuner, so it should receive digital over the air TV programming, - TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, with a suitable antenna, after the end of full-
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EN Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Digital Television Transition Notice: This device contains a digital WARNING television tuner, so it should receive digital over the air TV programming, 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. - TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, with a suitable antenna, after the end of full-p
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EN 3.4 Introduction Thank You for purchasing the DT150 digital TV converter box. It has been designed to bring you many years of viewing enjoyment from digital TV broadcasts when connected to a television that does not incorporate a digital tuner. Enjoy crystal clear quality that is free of ghosting and snowy interference. Special Note: Digital TV broadcasts require an adequate signal strength from your antenna to provide the best possible viewing experience. Should a TV broadcast be
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EN Table of Contents etting Started G Important Safety Information ................................................ 1-3 Introduction / What’s In The Box? / Specifications ............ 4 Table of Contents ..................................................................... 5 nitial Setup Before Use I Remote Control Battery Installation....................................6 Remote Control Functions.................................................. 7 Front / Rear Panel Overview...............
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EN Remote Control Battery Installation Remote Control Battery Installation 1 Remove the battery compartment cover. 2 Load two fresh “AAA” batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure the batteries are inserted properly, matching polarity by referring to the symbols “+ -” marked in the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery compartment cover. • When replacing batteries, replace both of them. Do not mix new and used batteries together as battery life w
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OK MTS button (PG. 15) EN Main Menu Remote Control Functions Smart Antenna (Optional) Main Menu Press MENU on the remote control to Auto Program Power button 1 MUTE 10 Manual Channel Set display the Main menu. 1 (PG. 13) Password Parental Controls Number buttons 1 2 Using arrow buttons, highlight Closed Captions 1 2 3 English Language (PG. 13) 4 Hours “Smart Antenna” to display the Smart Sleep Timer 3 Menu button Smart Antenna Antenna menu, then press OK. Pacifi
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EN Front & Rear Panel Overview DT150 (front view) 1 4 5 2 3 1 Power ON / OFF (Yellow light illuminates when power is on) 2 IR Receiver 3 Navigation (Left, Right, Up, Down, OK) 4 Exit Menu 5 Main Menu Display DT150 (rear view) 7 8 1 2 4 6 5 3 1 Antenna (RF Input) 5 Audio (L/R) Output 2 6 Channel 3/4 (RF Output) Channel 3/4 Switch 3 7 Composite Video Output (Diagnostic/Service use only) 4 8 S-Video Output Smart Antenna Connector (For use with optional Smart Antenna) 8
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EN Connection to TV Connection to TV The DT150 is ready for use after connections are made to your TV using Standard Install - RF Input / Output one of these video installation methods. Connect antenna wire to RF ANTENNA IN on the rear of the DT150. Connect the supplied coax cable wire from the CH 3/4 terminal (RF Out) to RF ANTENNA INPUT on the rear of Composite (using supplied AV cables) your TV. To view, tune Ch 3 or 4 on your TV, choose the channel that ANTENNA IN CH 3/4 VIDEO does not h
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EN Connection to TV Connection to TV The DT150 is ready for use after connections are made to your TV using Standard Install - RF Input / Output one of these video installation methods. Connect antenna wire to RF ANTENNA IN on the rear of the DT150. Connect the supplied coax cable wire from the CH 3/4 terminal (RF Out) to RF ANTENNA INPUT on the rear of Composite (using supplied AV cables) your TV. To view, tune Ch 3 or 4 on your TV, choose the channel that ANTENNA IN CH 3/4 VIDEO does not h
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EN Connection to Stereo Zoom Functions Due to the nature of digital broadcasts, the normal image displayed on You may connect the unit to your stereo system using the following your television may appear as a “windowbox” or “letterboxed” image. This method: is a normal condition based on signal transmission and programming. Press the ZOOM button on the remote control to minimize or eliminate the black bars on your TV display, if desired. Note: ZOOM option can vary depending on the broa
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OK EN Connection to Stereo Zoom Functions Remote Control Overview Quick Start Guide Due to the nature of digital broadcasts, the normal image displayed on Once all connections are made, follow this quick guide to start viewing You may connect the unit to your stereo system using the following Fav + / Fav - (Favorite Channels) your television may appear as a “windowbox” or “letterboxed” image. This MUTE digital channels immediately. It is recommended that you read the method: is a norm
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OK OK EN Remote Control Overview Remote Control Overview The following overview will detail the functions available when using the MUTE remote control. Arrow Buttons / OK Press button to turn the converter box ON or OFF. When powered 1 2 3 1 Press OK / arrow buttons to navigate through on, a green LED will illuminate on the front panel. guides and favorite channels or to highlight 4 5 6 MUTE submenu options. 7 To Mute Sound 8 9 1 2 3 2 Press OK to confirm y
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OK OK OK OK EN Remote Control Overview Remote Control Overview Remote Control Overview Remote Control Overview The following overview will detail the functions available when using the The following overview will detail the functions available when using the MUTE MUTE remote control. remote control. Arrow Buttons / OK Arrow Buttons / OK Press button to turn the converter box ON or OFF. When powered Press button to turn the converter box ON
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OK EN Remote Control Overview Quick Start Guide Once all connections are made, follow this quick guide to start viewing Fav + / Fav - (Favorite Channels) MUTE digital channels immediately. It is recommended that you read the FAV + 1 Press to scan upward and view entire manual to familiarize yourself with all of the functions available 1 2 3 channels you’ve added into your Favorite’s List. to you. 4 5 6 FAV - Initial Setup Menu 2 Press to scan downward and view 7 8 9 chan
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EN Connection to Stereo Zoom Functions Due to the nature of digital broadcasts, the normal image displayed on You may connect the unit to your stereo system using the following your television may appear as a “windowbox” or “letterboxed” image. This method: is a normal condition based on signal transmission and programming. Press the ZOOM button on the remote control to minimize or eliminate the black bars on your TV display, if desired. Note: ZOOM option can vary depending on the broa
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EN Connection to TV Main Menu Press MENU on the remote control to display the Main Menu. It is strongly recommended to set up your personal preferences in accordance with the menu options. It is presumed your television Composite (using supplied AV cables) antenna is installed. A rooftop antenna is strongly recommended. Auto Program ANTENNA IN TV OUT VIDEO Main Menu The Main Menu display is for accessing Auto Program Manual Channel Set and setting up preferences for the DT150.
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EN Connection to TV Main Menu Main Menu Front & Rear Panel Overview Press MENU on the remote control to display the Main Menu. Parental Control of MPAA Ratings It is strongly recommended to set up your personal preferences in Parental Control Menu After your password code is accepted, the DT1001 (front view) accordance with the menu options. It is presumed your television MPAA ALL FV L S V D Parental Control < Menu will display. Composite (using supplied
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OK MTS button (PG. 15) EN Remote Control Functions Main Menu Smart Antenna (Optional) Main Menu Press MENU on the remote control to Auto Program 1 Power button MUTE 10 Manual Channel Set display the Main menu. 1 (PG. 13) Password Parental Controls Number buttons 1 2 Using arrow buttons, highlight Closed Captions 1 2 3 English Language (PG. 13) “Smart Antenna” to display the Smart 4 Hours Sleep Timer 3 Menu button Smart Antenna Antenna menu, then press OK. Paci
