Airlink101 ATVC101 User Manual

Digital to Analog TV Converter Box

Model # ATVC101

User’s Manual

Ver. 1A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ......................................... ...............................3

2. ACCESSORIES..............................................................................................5

3. FRONT P ANEL........................ .......................................................................5

5. REMOTE CONTROL......................................................................................6

5-1.

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS...................................................................................... 6

6. SETUP............................................................................................................7

6-1.

REMOTE CONTROL ............................................................................................. 7

6-2.

BASIC CONNECTION............................................................................................ 8

6-3.

START UP............................................................................................................. 9

INSTALLATION GUIDE ........................................................................................... 9

6-4

7. BASIC OPERATION (NON MENU MODE) .................................................11

8. MENUS.........................................................................................................14

MENU/CHANNEL/TV CH LIST: ......................................................................... 14

8-1.

MENU/SCAN/AUTO SCAN................................................................................. 14

8-2.

MENU/SCAN/MANUAL SCAN ............................................................................ 15

8-3.
8-4.

MENU/SETUP/SCREEN SETTING ......................................................................16

MENU/SETUP/SYSTEM SETTING....................................................................... 16

8-5.

MENU/SETUP/PARENTAL CONTROL (VCHIP)................................................. 17

8-6.

MENU/SETUP/TIME ZONE................................................................................. 21

8-8.
8-9.

MENU/SETUP/FACTORY DEFAULT.................................................................... 22

MENU/SETUP/INFO/SYSTEM INFORMATION..................................................... 22

8-10

9. SPECIFICATIONS....................................... .................................................23

TECHNICAL SUPPORT......................................................................... ..........24

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of Airlink101® Digit al to Analog TV Co nverter
Box, ATVC101. At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television
stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to
100% digital broadcasting. (For more details, please go to www.dtv2009.gov.)
To continue enjoying the great video/audio quality of digital broadcast with your
current analog TV, Airlink101 Digital to Analog TV Converter Box is your best
solution. This product connects to your analog TV and allows it to receive and
display over-the-air digital broadcasts. Other great features of this product
include:

• Searching for broadcast channels 2 through 69 automatically

• Providing Electronic Program Guide (EPG) function with up to 7-day

on-screen listing of TV programs information

• Supporting V-Ch i p, Parent al Control f eature to manage childre n’s
television viewing by rating categories

• Working with your existing VHF/UHF or HDTV antenna to deliver better
picture and sound quality

• Createing favorite channel lists which can be accessed using one-touch
remote control

• Supporting 4:3, 16:9 and zoomed output

• EnergyStar compliant for energy saving

Instructions for installing and configuring this product can be found in this
manual. Before you install and use this product, please read this manual
carefully for proper operation of this product.

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1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE INSIDE. TO PREVENT

ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVER OR
SCREWS. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL. DO NOT ALLOW THIS PRODUCT
TO BE EXPOSED T O RAIN O R MOIS T URE. DI SCONNECT
THE MAIN PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN
NOT IN USE.

WARNING: Do not use this product where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility.

Do not use near flower vase, washbowls, kitchen sinks, laundry tubs, swimming pools, etc.

WARNING: Do not put a candle or lamp stand on the cabinet as this creates a fire hazard.

WARNING:

the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply (for example, 120 or 230 V) to your home, consult your local dealer or local power
company.

WARNING: Diodes are used in this product. To avoid direct exposure to radiation, do not open

the cabinet or touch any parts in the inner mechanism. Consult your local dealer for technical
service if opening is required.

Note: To ensure proper use of this product, please read this User Manual carefully and

retain for further reference.

Unit Cleaning: After the unit power is turned off, you can clean the cabinet, panel and remote

control with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.

Attachments: Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the manufacturer’s

consent as such additio ns ma y result in the risk of fire, e lectric sho ck, or othe r perso na l injury.

Locating:

overheating. Do not block these openings or allow them to be blocked by placing the unit on a
bed, sofa, or other similar surface, nor should it be placed over a radiator or heat

Power-Cord Protection:

Please pay special attention to cords and plugs at the poin

The unit should be

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to protect it from

R ISK OF ELE CT RI C SHOCK

DO NO T OPEN

connected to a

Place the power-supply cord out of the way, where it will not be walked on.

power supply other than the type described in

register.

ts

where they

make their connections.

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Object and Liquid Entry: Never put objects of any kind into this unit through openings, as they

may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never pour or spill any liquid on the unit.

Note: Moisture may be formed on the power indicator lens under the following conditions:

¤

when the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment or an

air-condition room to a warm place.

¤

immediately after a heater has been turned on.

¤

in a steamy or very humid room.

If moisture forms inside the unit, it may not operate pr operl y. To cor rect this pro blem, turn
on the power and wait for about two hours

for the moisture to evaporate.

Parts Replacement:

sure the service technician usse replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or having the
same charac te ri sti cs as the original part. Unauthorized replacement may put
of fire, electric shock or other hazards.

If any component parts in the unit need to be replaced,

the

user should make

the

unit

under

the risk

Safety Check:

service technician conduct an overall safety check to
normal conditions.

After all maintenances and repairs are done,

ensure

the

user should request

the unit is

safe to operate

that

The power supply for this device is UL Approved.

This device is Energy Star Qualified

the

under

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2. ACCESSORIES

• Remote Control and two Batteries

• AC Adapter 110V~120V

• 1x RF Cable

• 1x Mini-to-RCA Cable

• User Manual

3. FRONT PANEL

1: Power Indicator

Green light: ON
Red light: STANDBY

2: Power button

Press Æ ON
Press Æ OFF

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4. REAR PANEL

1. ANT IN - Antenna RF input

2. RF OUT – RF/Coaxial cable
connection to the TV

3. CH3/CH4 Switch - Switch
RF OUT channel

4. AV - Audio/Video (RCA)
connection to the TV

5. DC 12V 1A - AC adapter
input

5. REMOTE CONTROL

5-1. Button Descriptions

1. MUTE: Mute or restore the sound

2. CC: Close Caption on/off

3. AUDIO: Toggle preferred audio language

4. EPG: Electronic Program Guide
Displays a program guide if pressed
when not in “Menu” mode

5. OK: Activates the highlighted MENU item
Activates the Quick Channel list if
pressed when not in “Menu” mode

6.

7. FUNC: Used for special Functions in

8. Exit: Exits from the menu or sub-menu

9. NUMERIC KEY (0-9): Controls numerical

/ Left/Right: Increase/decrease the
volume level if pressed when not in
“Menu” mode
Moves the cursor to the left/right if
pressed in “Menu” mode

Menu mode based on color code

and Cancels any functions in progress

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operations and used to change channels
directly

: Used to enter a dash “-“ in the chanel

10.
number

11.

POWER on/off: Turns the receiver ON/OFF

12. ZOOM: Switches the screen format (Full/Letter/Center)

13. SIGNAL: Activates the signal meter

14. F AV: Shows th e current list of favori t e ch annels
Press multiple times to scroll through lists

15.

/ UP/Down: Changes the current channel to the previous/next
channel when not in “Menu” mode. Moves the cursor up/down in Menu
mode

16. MENU: Shows the Menu or sub-menu and cancels any other function
in progress

17.

18.

Info: Activates the Info banner

Rec all : Returns to the last channel

6. SETUP

6-1. Remote Control

Open the Battery Cover and insert batteries into the controller.

Note: Be sure to insert batteries according to the polarity +/- marks inside
the remote control.

Battery Cover

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