Channel Master D2A CM-7000 User Manual

USER MANUAL

by PCT

HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION

COMPATIBLE

CM-7000 D2A DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S GUIDE

Please take the time to follow this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate
your system properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your owner’s guide for future
reference.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or
moisture.

WARNING: This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects fi lled with
liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care
not to spill liquids in any part of the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fi re hazard.

The CAUTION marks shown here are located on the back of your CM-7000 D2A Digital to Analog
Converter.

The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, alerts the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of suffi cient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance instructions in this owner’s guide.

CAUTION To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert

fully.

CAUTION No open fl ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the

apparatus.

BATTERIES

Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.

WARRANTY

This Channel Master product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use
and service for a period of 90 days after purchase by the original purchaser. If the product does not conform to this
warranty, Channel Master shall replace it if it is returned to the dealer within the 90-day warranty period, and if
examination reveals to Channel Master’s satisfaction, that the product is defective. Claimants under this warranty should
present their claim along with the defective product, proof-of-purchase and the Warranty Certifi cate originally supplied
with it, to their dealer immediately upon failure. Noncompliance with any part of this claim procedure may invalidate

this warranty in whole or in part. Contact Channel Master for details.

© 2008 Channel Master by PCT, a division of PCT International, Inc. No part of this document may be reproduced, modifi ed,
distributed or otherwise used without written permission. The distinctive design of the D2A Digital Converter is a trademark of
Channel Master by PCT, a division of PCT International, Inc.

The Channel Master logo is used under licensed agreement.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confi dential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

CM-7000 D2A DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER

INTRODUCTION

The Channel Master by PCT CM-7000 is a high quality digital ATSC high defi nition (HD)
to standard defi nition (SD) television converter box for direct terrestrial FTA HD reception
allowing the user to view HD programs on standard defi nition TV sets.

The combination of a CM-7000 Digital Analog Converter with a Channel Master digital
antenna is a perfect solution for terrestrial reception in a very wide range of reception
conditions and landscape relief.

For energy saving, which is in compliance with NTIA recommendations, the Auto-Sleep
Function activates Standby mode four (4) hours after last user entry from the remote con­trol, but not before the end of a currently viewed event.

FEATURES

• Converts all digital video formats, including
HD (High Defi nition) into SD (standard defi nition)
analog format

• Easy installation and operation

• Automatic and manual programming

• Electronic Program Guide (EPG) support

• On Screen Display (OSD)

• Closed Caption (CC)

• Full function remote control

• Low power consumption

• Auto-Sleep function

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SAFETY

POWER Power this box only from a power source within the specifi ed voltage

range
To prevent electrical shock, be sure the electrical plug used on the box’s

power cord matches the electrical outlet in use.
Do not open the top cover when the box is plugged into an electrical

outlet.

CONNECTION Connect all peripheral devices before plugging the power cord into

the electrical outlet.
Unplug power cord from the electrical outlet before disconnecting any

peripheral devices.

GROUNDING Terrestrial antenna must be grounded to provide protection from

lightning and build-up of static electricity.

LIGHTNING For protection from lightning or when the box is left unattended for a

long period, disconnect it from the power source.

VENTILATION The slots on the top of the CM-7000 must be left uncovered to allow

proper airfl ow to the unit.
Do not cover the top with fabric, paper, or other materials.
Do not stack electronic equipment on top of the CM-7000.

OVERHEATING Do not install this box on soft furnishings or carpet.

Do not expose this box to direct sunlight o place it near a heater.
Do not install this box in small or non-ventilated openings between furniture.

LIQUIDS This box should not be exposed to liquids nor should objects fi lled with

liquid be placed on top of the box.

ENVIRONMENT CM-7000 is for indoor use only under specifi ed conditions.
CLEANING Disconnect the box from the electrical outlet before cleaning.

Use a light damp cloth (no solvents) to clean the box.

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SPECIFICATIONS

TUNER

Frequency Range 54 to 864 MHz
Input Impedance 75 Ohm
Input Connector F-Type, Female
Channel Bandwith 6 MHz
Input Dynamic Range -83 to -5 dBM / SNR - 15 dB

DEMODULATOR

Type 8VSB / ATSC A/53 compliant
Performance ATSC A/74 compliant
Input Video Formats 1080i, 720p, 480i, 480;

VIDEO

Output Format 480i
Aspect Ratio 4:3 / 16:9 with letter box pan and scan

CONNECTORS

Video
Composite Video RCA
Component Video S-Video
Audio
Left / Right RCA, Stereo

RF MODULATOR

Output RF Connector F-Type, Female
Channel 3 / 4, Selectable, Mono Audio

POWER

Supply 120 VAC / 60 Hz
Consumption “ON” 8 W
Consumption “STANDBY” 2 W
Auto-Sleep Mode 4 hours after last remote control entry

GENERAL

Dimensions 22 x 16 x 4 cm / 8.7 x 6.3 x 1.6 in (W x L x H)

Weight 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs

ENVIRONMENT

Operating Temperature 0 to 60° C / 32 to 140° F

Relative Humidity 10 to 90% noncondensing

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CONNECTING

CONNECTING CM-7000 TO A TV USING RCA CABLE

T errestrial Antenna

(outdoor or indoor)

ANT INCVBS L R

CM-7000

TV

RCA Cable

CONNECTING CM-7000 TO A TV USING RF COAXIAL CABLE

T errestrial Antenna

(outdoor or indoor)

CM-7000

ANT INCVBS L R

TV

RF Coaxial Cable

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CONNECTING

CONNECTING CM-7000 TO A VCR USING RF COAXIAL CABLE

T errestrial Antenna

(outdoor or indoor)

ANT INCVBS L R

CM-7000

RF Coaxial Cable

TV

RF Coaxial Cable

VCR

OUT
IN

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MENU TREE

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MENU

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

SET UP

EDIT

ALL CLOCKTERRESTRIAL PASSWORDSERVICE

FAVORITES

DELETED AUDIO

LOCKED DEFAULTS

SCAN

LANGUAGE

CAPTIONED

PREFERENCES

CLOSED

PARENTAL

CONTROL

MOVIE

RATING

TV

RATING

ADDITIONAL

RATING

VERSION LOCK

AUTO

POWER

DOWN

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REMOTE CONTROL

To program a universal remote to operate the CM-7000 digital to analog converter
box, use Pioneer cable box codes.

Mute Set volume to mute

Toggles mute on / off

Option Not used

Info Invokes the information banner

Standby Enters and exits standby mode

Menu Invokes Menu screen

Exit to previous Menu item

FAV Invokes Channel List menu

Switches between Channel List and Favorites
List

Exit Exit from Menu

Arrow Up Move focused item in menu or channel list

Arrow Down Move focused item in menu or channel map

Arrow Left Switch to Favorite Channel List in Channel List

Menu
Change selection in menu
Switch to the next channel in EPG screen

Arrow Right Switch to Favorite Channel List in Channel List

Menu
Change selection in menu
Switch to the previous channel in EPG screen

OK Select a channel or menu option

Back Switch to previously viewed channel

PgU Unused

PgD Unused

0 - 9 Numeric key to change channel number or

numeric value

CH + Channel up

CH - Channel down

Vol + Increase volume

Vol - Decrease volume

Audio Select audio

Wide Select picture shape

Subtitle Select Closed Caption (CC)

Text Unused

Guide Invokes the EPG screen

Universal
Remote Code

For universal remote, use Pioneer Cable Box
code

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ONLINE GUIDE

CHANNEL BANNER

• Provides channel major & minor numbers, station name and current time.

• Gets invoked during channel number entry, channel up/down.

• Automatically times out.

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ONLINE GUIDE

INFORMATION BANNER

• Provides channel major & minor numbers, station name and current time, program
name/description/duration, video resolution, audio language, rating, cc information
and signal strength.

• Allows user to browse thru the program description.

• Info button on remote invoke information banner.

• Allows user to fi ne tune antenna.

• Banner does not timeout. Press Info to clear.

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ONLINE GUIDE

MENU

• Allows user to confi gure the system with easy to use graphical interface.

Channel Edit

Channel Scan
System Setup
Closed Captions
Parental Control

• Menu button on remote allows access to access the menu.

• Use left/right, up/down, Menu/OK buttons to navigate the menu.

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ONLINE GUIDE

MENU - CHANNEL EDIT

• Allows user to set channel as favorite.

• Allows usser to delete channel.

• Allows user to browse locked channel.

• Invoke menu using Menu key.

• Navigate to channel edit options using up/down keys, click OK key to access
channel edit options that allows you to set channel as a favorite or delete a channel.

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ONLINE GUIDE

CHANNEL SCAN

• Automatically searches all terrestrial channels.

• Automatically updates the channel list with only newly found channels.

• Previously set channel properties such as favorite, delete and lock remains the same.

• List the channels that are added to the channel list.

• Monitor the progress of the channel scan.

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ONLINE GUIDE

CHANNEL SCAN (continued)

Accesses channel scan OSD:

• Invokes menu using Menu key.

• Use up/down and OK keys to access channel scan.

• Select either terrestrial or cable to search respective channels.

• Select either scan all or update and click OK to start channel scan.

• Scan/update operation shows progress and lists channels as they are found.

• Update is used to add channels without loosing previously found channels.

• Use Menu key return back to the previous option, Exit key to quit the menu any time.

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