COBY electronic DTV102 User Manual

DTV-102

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents

1 Introduction.....................................................................................................................1

1.1 Safety and Product Information......................................................................................1

1.2 Important Safety Instruction............................................................................................2

1.3 Board Level Description.................................................................................................3

1.4 Remote Control Description...........................................................................................4

1.5 Unit Description..............................................................................................................6

2 Installation......................................................................................................................7

2.1 Setup Checklist..............................................................................................................7

2.2 Unpacking......................................................................................................................7

2.3 Cable Connections.........................................................................................................8

2.4 Remote Control Battery Installation..............................................................................10

2.5 Initial Setup...................................................................................................................10

3 Basic Operation............................................................................................................11

3.1 Initial Channel Scan......................................................................................................11

3.2 Changing Channels......................................................................................................12

3.3 Audio and Language Control........................................................................................13

3.4 Information Display.......................................................................................................14

4 Menu Operation............................................................................................................16

4.1 Channel Menu Features...............................................................................................16

4.2 Option Menu Features..................................................................................................19

4.3 Lock Menu Features. ..................................................................................................25

5 Reference.....................................................................................................................32

5.1 Troubleshooting Guide.................................................................................................32

5.2 Specifications ..............................................................................................................33

Please read this manual before connection and use.

Introduction

This User Guide provides detailed information to correctly setup and evaluate the DTV-102 Converter Box.

A procedure is described to setup the converter box for normal operation using the provided GUI software, with

details for evaluation of the many provided features.

1.1 Safety and Product Information

Warning: Use only the provided AC100~240V, 50Hz/60Hz power supply.

Warning: To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this module to rain

or moisture, or use it near water.

Caution: Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna

is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of

the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and

supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,

location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding

electrode.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the

to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of

product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric to persons.

electric to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

literature accompanying the appliance.

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1.2 Important Safety Instruction

• Read these instructions. Heed all warnings.

• Do not use near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Maintain well ventilated conditions around the roduct. Do not put

product on bed, sofa or anything that blocks ventilation. Install according to instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades

with one wider than the other. If the provided plug does not fit into your

outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury

from tip-over.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the

apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has

been dropped.

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,

shall be placed on the apparatus.

• Do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified

to to so.

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1.3 Board Level Description

The DTV-102 supports one input and two outputs. The input is a standard RF connector, which can be connected to an antenna with a coaxial cable. The outputs are standard NTSC composite video and left/right audio outputs, with RCA jack connectors, and a standard RF output; both are provided to insure an easy connection to any analog TV. The RF output provides video modulated on Channel 3 or Channel 4, as selected by the on-board switch.

The Audio/Video (A/V) cables provide good picture quality and stereo sound, and should be used if available on the TV. The A/V jacks are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio and white for left audio). If the TV has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white) audio jack on the converter box (CB) .

The RF jack and coaxial cable provide acceptable picture and mono sound quality. It should be used if A/V connections are not available on the TV. RF jacks are typically used to connect your TV to terrestrial antenna sources. Note: Be sure to use RG-6 coaxial cable when connecting from the antenna to the CB module.

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The module also includes an infra-red (IR) receiver and three push buttons to provide front panel control for the power on/off and channel up/down functions.

The only one LED indicates three possible power states for the converter box:

• Powered on and functional Bright Green LED is ON

• In stand-by mode Dim Red LED is ON

• Powered off Red LED is OFF.

Figure1. Connectors

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1.4 Remote Control Description Key Description

A description of the remote control button functions is shown in Figure 2 below.

1. AUDIO Press to set the audio mode.

2. Number keypad Press to input data.

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Figure 2. Remote Control Button Functions

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3. ZOOM Press to zoom the image.

4. Direction Buttons & MENU While working with the system menu, press the direction buttons to move between the options. The up/down direction button works also as the channel+/- button. Press MENU to display the menu.

5. ENTER Press to confirm settings.

6. GUIDE Press to show the program guide.

7. Q.VIEW Press to view the previous channel.

8. SIGNAL Press to display the signal quality information.

9. POWER Press to turn on/off the player.

10. Button Press to display the digital input field.

11. EXIT Press to back up/exit the menu.

12. INFO Press to show the current working status.

13. CH-LIST Press to show the channel list.

14. CCD Press to set the closed caption.

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1.5 Unit Description

A description of the buttons and the connectors on the main unit is shown in Figure 3 below.

Figure 3. Buttons on the Main Unit

Power

RF Signal In

POWER

Press to turn the unit on/off.

CHANNEL +/-

Press to skip channels.

Power Indicator

Under the normal working mode, it lights green. Under the standby mode, it lights red.

Remote Sensor

Sense the remote signal.

RF Signal In

RF IN connector

RF Signal Out

Channel Selector

Power Indicator CH -

Remote Sensor

RCA Output

RF Signal Out

RF OUT connector

Channel Selector

Switch between the channel 3 and the channel 4

Power Cord

Plug into the power supply.

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CH+

Power Cord

Installation

2.1 Setup Checklist

The required hardware and equipment necessary to use the DTV-102 are:

- DTV-102 converter box

- Converter box remote control and 2 AAA batteries

- RF cable for output

- Composite video and audio cables, or RF cable, for output

- RF video source (terrestrial antenna)

- Analog TV with composite video/audio or RF input

2.2 Unpacking

The following items are included with your product. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

Main Unit

RF Cable

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Remote

RCA Cable

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2.3 Cabel Connections

NOTE: Set the external receiver to the relative input mode to enable the signal pass. When output signal, refer to the user’s manual of the external receiver as well.

Input the TV signal to your converter box Connect the RF source to the RF IN connector located on the unit’s rear panel. To view television channels, a signal must be received by the device from one of the following sources: The internal antenna/An outdoor aerial antenna/A cable television network/A satellite network.

MONITOR WITH AV /RF INPUT

RF IN

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Figure 4. Cable Connections

To Wall Outlet

Installation

Output the TV signal from your converter box to the external receiver

You can adopt either of the methods below to output the TV signal to the external monitor. Refer to A,B in the Figure 4. for better understanding. A. CVBS Output Connect the video port (VIDEO) by the supplied RCA cable. (yellow plug). Connect the audio port (L, R) by the supplied RCA cable (white&red plug). B. RF Output Connect the RF OUT port by the RF cable to output the TV signal. NOTE: Only two channels are available if you chose to output the signal by the RF cable. Slide the channel switch on the unit’s rear panel to select the channel 3 or the channel 4. Left Position - - CH3 Right Position - - CH4 C. Analog pass-through Application

- Power On : User Setting the A/V and Modulator 3/4Ch Output

- Power Off : User Setting the analog pass-through Output

1) Power On Application

Analog Signal

Analog Signal Digital Signal

Digital Signal

2) Power Off Application

Analog Signal Digital Signal

Ant In

ANT IN ANT OUT

MD 3/4Ch

Audio-R

Loop-through Signal

Composite Video Output

Composite Video Output Audio L/R

Audio L/R

Audio-L

Video OUT

Receive the Analog Signal

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2.4 Remote Control Battery Installation

1. Unlatch the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control.

2. Insert 2 AAA batteries into the battery compartment, making sure the + and – ends of each battery line up with the corresponding marks in the battery compartment, as shown in Figure 5 below.

3. Snap the cover back on to the remote control.

2.5 Initial Setup

After the input/output connections have been made, and the DTV-102 has been powered up, a blue screen should be seen on the TV screen. Pressing the MENU button on the remote control should display the main menu on the screen, as shown in Figure 6 below. Chapter 3 in this User Guide describes the procedures for basic TV operations such as scanning for channels, changing channels, language control, and information display. Refer to Chapter 4 for more details about all of the Menu features and controls.

Figure 5. Install Remote Control Batteries

Power Connection

ANT IN ANT OUT

Audio-R

Audio-L

Video OUT

ANT IN ANT OUT

Insert the power plug into the wall outlet with AC100V-240V, 50Hz/60Hz. NOTE: Be sure to have all necessary cable connections properly done before connect the power source. If the player will not be used for a long period of time, disconnect the power and remove the batteries from the remote.

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Figure 6. Main Menu

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