Airlink101 ATVC102 User Manual

Digital to Analog TV Converter Box

with Analog Pass Through

Model # ATVC102

User’s Manual

Ver. 1C

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

4. REAR PANEL.................................................................................................6

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

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

6-1. REMOTE CONTROL ..............................................................................................7

6-2. BASIC CONNECTION ............................................................................................8

6-3. START UP ............................................................................................................9

6-4. INSTALLATION GUIDE ...........................................................................................9

6-5. MANUAL INSTALLATION......................................................................................12

7. BASIC OPERATION (REMOTE CONTROL)...............................................12

8. MENUS........................................................ .................................................16

8-1. MENU > CHANNEL > FAVO RI TE LIST EDITOR:......................................................16

8-2. MENU > SCAN > AUTO SCAN .............................................................................16

8-3. MENU > SCAN > MANUAL SCAN.........................................................................17

8-4. MENU > SETUP > SCREEN SETTING....................................................................18

8-5. MENU > SETUP > SYSTEM SETTING....................................................................18

8-6. MENU > SETUP > PARENTAL CONTROL (V-CHIP).................................................19

8-7. MENU > SETUP > CLOSED CAPTION ...................................................................25

8-8. MENU > SETUP > TIME ZONE .............................................................................26

8-9. MENU>SETUP>FACTORY DEFAULT.....................................................................26

8-10 MENU>SETUP>INFO>SYSTEM INFORMATION .....................................................27

9. SPECIFICATIONS............................... .........................................................27

TECHNICAL SUPPORT......................................................................... ..........29

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of Airlink101® Digit al to Analog TV Co nverter Box with Analog Pass-Through, ATVC102. 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 broadcastin g, while low-power TV stations does not have to next year. (For more details, please go to www.dtv2009.gov.) To continue enjoying both analog and digital channels with greater video/audio quality on your current analog TV, Airlink101® ATVC102 is your best solution. This product connects to your analog TV and allows it to receive and display over-the-air digital and analog broadcasts to your TV set. Other great features of this product include:

• Receiving channels from both analog and digital TV stations

• 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 pro duct can be found in this manual. Before you install and use this product, please read this manual carefully for proper operation of this product.

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 E XP OSED TO RAIN OR MOIST URE. DISCONNEC T 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 th is creates a fire haza rd.

WARNING:

in 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

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

R ISK OF ELE CT RI C SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

not be 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

where they

make their connections.

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 properly. T o correc t this problem, tur n 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 meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for

energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S.

registered mark.

the

under

Manufactured under license from Dolby

laboratories.

2. ACCESSORIES

• Remote Control with 2 AAA Batteries

• Power Adapter: AC Input 110V~120V, DC Output 12V/1A

• 1x RF/Coaxial Cable

• 1x Mini-to-RCA Cable

• User’s Manual

3. FRONT PANEL

1. Power Indicator

Green light: ON Red light: STANDBY

2. Power button

Press Æ ON Press Æ OFF

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 - Power adapter

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

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

operations and used to change channels

directly

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

10. number

11.

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

13. SIGNAL: Activates the signal meter

14. FAV: Shows the current l i s t of fav o r ite channels

15.

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

17.

18.

POWER on/off: Turns the receiver ON/OFF

Press multiple times to scroll through lists

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

in progress

Info: Activates the Info banner Recall: 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

6-2. Basic Connection

Please perform the following steps to connect your device.

1. Outdoor Antenna Connection Connect a cable from your antenna (outdoor or rabbit-ears) to the F-Type “ANT IN” connector.

2. Make a connection to the TV using either step 2.1 or step 2.2

2.1 RF AV Cable Connection Use the supplied RF cable to plug into the “RF OUT” terminal on the device. Plug the other end of the cable into the TV set. Be sure to set the CH3/CH4 SWITCH on the device to match the same channel you select on the TV set. If you set the CH3/CH4 switch on the device to CH3, please switch TV set to channel 3. If you set the switch to CH4, please switch the channel on your TV set to CH4.

2.2 AV Cable Connection (not required if you use the RF Cable in 2.1) Plug the black end of the supplied AV cable into the device “AV OUT” connector, and plug the other ends of the cable into your TV, YELLOW terminal for VIDEO IN, RED terminal to AUDIO IN(RIGHT), WHITE terminal to AUDIO IN(LEFT). Then switch your TV set to Video input.

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