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CAUTION THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THIS BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED UNIT. SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, D
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Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Feature Setup Setting the Clock/Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Introduction — Welcome to the World of Sanyo . . . . . . . . . 3 Digital Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting the Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Features . . . . . . .
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Glossary Aspect Ratio—The aspect ratio of a television picture is the DTV—Digital Television. Picture is transmitted in a digital format that is sharp and crystal clear. relationship of the width to the height. The standard Analog aspect ratio is 4:3. The 16:9 aspect ratio appears wider and shorter, more closely resembling a movie theater screen image. DTV Indicator—Indicates a digital (ATSC) channel is being received by the SDB. ATSC—Advanced Television Standards Committee. Direct Channel Selec
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Features and Specifications Convenient Features: Controls and Indicators: Dual Tuning Systems Front Panel Indicators: Power, 480P, DTV, and 4:3 DTV terrestrial digital ATSC (18 formats) Front Panel Keys: NTSC analog (Cable 1~125), (VHF/UHF) Power Channel (up-down) Enter Menu Cursor (left-right) Reset (CPU) Audio formats: Dolby Digital for DTV and analog for NTSC Remote Control Keys: NightScan automatically updates DTV channels Mode Selection Power Display 0~9 number keys Enter Captio
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Understanding the DIR-2000’s Features Analog and Digital Signals Analog Traditionally, televisions have received signals sent (broadcast) over the airwaves or via cable (CATV). These signals included the carrier wave and the picture and sound data. The picture and sound information is superimposed upon a carrier wave by varying the signal frequency and the signal amplitude. This varying signal method is also known as ANALOG. The television tuner selects the channel and decodes these sig- nals an
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Menu Labeling When a category or option is selected its label will have a yellow highlight. When a feature is selected, not only will its label be highlighted, but it will also “point” to the available options that appear in the right hand column. The active option will have a checkmark () beside its title. (Figure 5.) Navigating the Menu System Use the CURSOR keys to navigate through the menu Categories, Features, and Options. The / cursor keys move the highlight to the left or right. The / c
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Understanding the DIR-2000’s Features Channel Category Features and Options Search Search is used to find and store in memory all active channels being received. This includes NTSC and Digital DTV channels. NightScan Search The NightScan feature automatically searches to keep the database fresh and updated with new DTV channels. This occurs at random intervals during inactive times. Please note that NightScan adds channels to the memory, it does not delete or replace existing channels. Initial
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Using the Remote Control Use this universal remote to operate your SDB, TV, VCR, and DVD. Refer to the “Quick ‘N Easy” Startup Guide for programming procedure. Since this remote control will operate several pieces of equipment, make sure you press the appropriate key to control that component. For example, to operate your VCR, press the VCR key after programming the remote control. 12 Caption Key—Press to select the Closed Captioning modes for SDB Mode Key—Press to select Sanyo Digital Box as
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Using the Remote Control (Continued) 13 TV Mode Key—Press to select the operating mode for your TV. 24 VCR/DVD Keys—Use these keys to operate your VCR and Must be programmed. Refer to “Quick ‘N Easy” Startup Guide. DVD. Remember the remote control must be programmed first. Rewind – Fast rewinds VCR tape, and fast skip reverse DVD Mode Key—Press to select the operating mode for your for DVD. 14 DVD. Must be programmed. Refer to “Quick ‘N Easy” Startup Play – Selects play mode. Guide. Fast Forwar
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SDB Menu Operation General Menu Operation QuickTips Use the CURSOR keys to navigate through the menu Categories, Features, and Options. The / cur- sor keys move the highlight to the left or right. The / cursor keys move the highlight up and down. The menu will (The Up and Down keys move the highlight in a continuous loop.) disappear from the screen after There are three on-screen menu categories: Picture, Channel, and Setup. approximately 30 seconds, if no keys are pressed. Press Selectin
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SDB Menu Operation—Picture Picture Category QuickTips The picture feature allows you to change and adjust the on-screen image by changing the aspect ratio, pix shape, and scan mode. Please note that the adjustable menu options depend on the current tuner, channel For Picture Aspect Ratio: selection (DTV or NTSC), and signal reception. The 4:3 ratio setting is the NTSC standard. Selecting the Picture Aspect Ratio (Width to Height) for DTV Channels The 16:9 ratio setting 1. Press MENU key f
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SDB Menu Operation—Channel Channel Category QuickTips Use this feature to automatically search and scan for available channels including NTSC and DTV channels. The Channel Category adjustable features are: Search, Scan Memory, Initial Channel, and Display Banner. Some features and options may not be Starting Channel Search available at all times depending on your NOTE: An initial search occurs during the first time setup proce- current signal recep- dure. Running a manual search should be nece
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SDB Menu Operation—Channel Initial Channel QuickTips The SDB can be programmed to tune to your favorite channel each time it is powered on, such as your favorite news or sports When Initial Channel channel. is set to OFF the SDB 1. Use the / keys to highlight the Initial will tune to the last Channel feature. channel selected when powered on. 2. Press the key. Each time the channel 3. Use the / keys to highlight On. Press is changed or selected, the ENTER key. the banner information disp
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SDB Menu Operation—Setup Use the setup category to set the Clock/Day, Digital Audio Output, and Menu Language features. (No settings required for System Information.) The menu setup feature and options listing will depend on the current QuickTips tuner/channel selection (DTV or NTSC) and current signal reception. To see the time of day and date, press the DISPLAY key, the To set the Clock/Day manually banner information 1. Press MENU key for on-screen display. will appear on screen. 2. Use th
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SDB Menu Operation—Picture Selecting the Menu Language QuickTips All menu Categories, Features, and Options will appear in the language you choose. English is the default language. If you don’t recognize words in the on-screen 1. Use the / keys to highlight the Menu Language feature. menu, change the menu option language 2. Press the right key. or press the remote 3. Use the / keys to highlight a language option: English, control RESET key Español, or Français. Press the ENTER key. twice (per
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Using the Channel Map QuickTips 1. Press the CH MAP key on the remote control once to display the CHannel Map page(s). Pressing the CH Map remote key will display 2. Use the / keys to highlight the desired category: DTV a blank page with cat- or NTSC. egory tabs only, if 3. Press the CH MAP key to exit. channel signals are NOTE: Deleted channels will be blue. The current channel will not detected. have a yellow background. When the CHannel Map page is active, only the Power, CH Figure 40—NT
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(–) Sub CHannel Selection Direct Channel Selection QuickTips The 0~9 Number keys are used to select channels directly within the Brief Channel Number Display entry area. DTV or NTSC channels 01 through 09 can be entered using one or two digits. To enter one hundred digit, Changing a channel press and hold the “1” key for about two seconds, if cable channels are available, 1–– will appear. Then enter within the same tuner the other two digits. system, simply enter the channel number. For exam
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Selecting a Major or Minor Channel using the (–) Sub CHannel Key QuickTips 1. DTV Channels may be selected by entering only the major number. If a DTV minor channel is not entered after pressing the (–) Sub CHannel key, the SDB will automatically select the lowest minor channel, -01 or -1 for the DTV major channel entered. For example, if D34-_ _ is entered, the SDB will tune to DTV Major channels can be Channel 34-01. selected from the CH Map page. 2. If any DTV minor channel number is ent
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V-Guide The V-Guide feature is used to access the parental control restrictions. This Sanyo Digital Box is equipped with a V-Chip that can be programmed to block shows with content you deem as inappropriate for your children to QuickTips view. There are three guidelines to choose: Movies, TV Age, and TV Content. Each category is blocked as rat- ing information is received and decoded. The V-Guide blocked rating restricts the viewing of Digital and NTSC Press the V-Guide; channels. then pres
