Insignia NS-DXA3 User Manual
User Guide
Digital to Analog Converter Box
NS-DXA3
Beforeusingyour newproduct,pleasereadtheseinstructionstopreventanydamage.
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Welcome |
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Safety information |
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Importantsafetyinformation |
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Features |
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Packagecontents |
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Front |
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Back |
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Remotecontrol |
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Installing the remote control batteries |
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Setting up your converter box |
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ConnectingwithanHDMIcable(best) |
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ConnectingwithanAVcable(better) |
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ConnectingwithanRF (coaxial) cable(good) |
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Settinginitialsetupoptions |
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Using your converter box |
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Turningyour converter boxonor off |
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Changingchannels |
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Openingtheguide |
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Addingor removingafavoritechannel |
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Usinganalogpass-through |
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Runningachannelscan |
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Using the setup menu |
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Settingsmenu |
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User menu |
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Resetting your converter box |
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Troubleshooting |
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Specifications |
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Legal Notices |
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FCCStatement |
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OpenSourceSoftwareNotice |
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Warranty |
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Digital toAnalogConverterBox
Welcome
Congratulations onyourpurchaseof ahigh-quality Insigniaproduct. Your NS-DXA3represents thestateof theart indigital toanalogconverterbox designandis designedforreliableandtrouble-freeperformance.
Safety information
CAUTION
RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK
DONOTOPEN
CAUTION: TOREDUCETHERISKOF ELECTRICSHOCKDONOT REMOVE THECOVER(ORBACK).NOUSER-SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.REFER SERVICINGTOQUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.
Thelightningflashwitharrowheadsymbolwithinatriangleisintendedtoalertyouto thepresenceofuninsulateddangerousvoltagewithinyour converter box’s enclosurethatmaybeofsufficientmagnitudetoconstituteriskofelectricshockto persons.
Theexclamationpointwithinatriangleisintendedtoalertyoutothepresenceof importantoperatingandmaintenance(servicing) instructionsintheliterature accompanyingyour converter box.
WARNING: Topreventfireor electricshockhazard,donotexposeyour converter boxtorainor moisture.
WARNING: Donotinstallyour converter boxinaconfinedspacesuchasabookcaseor similar unit.
WARNING: Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’s instructions.Slotsandopeningsinthecabinetareprovidedfor ventilationandtoensurereliable operationofyour converter boxandtoprotectitfromoverheating.
Theopeningsshouldnever beblockedbyplacingyour converter boxonabed,sofa,rug,or other similar surface.Your converter boxshouldnotbeplacedinabuilt-ininstallationsuchasa bookcaseor rackunlessproper ventilationisprovidedor themanufacturer'sinstructionshave beenadheredto.
CAUTION: Your converter boxshouldnotbeexposedtowater (drippingor splashing) andno objectsfilledwithliquids,suchasvases,shouldbeplacedonit.
POWER ADAPTER WARNING: Themanufacturersofmostappliancesrecommendthattheir appliancebeplacedonadedicatedcircuit—asingleoutletcircuitwhichpowersonlythat applianceandhasnoadditionaloutletsor branchcircuits.
Overloadedpower outlets,looseor damagedwalloutlets,extensioncords,frayedpower cords, or damagedor crackedwireinsulationaredangerous.Anyoftheseconditionscouldresultin electricshockor fire.Periodicallyexaminethepower adapter ofyour converter box,andifits appearanceindicatesdamageor deterioration,unplugit,discontinueuseofyour converter box, andhavethepower adapter replacedwithanexactreplacementpartbyanauthorizedservice personnel.
Protectthepower adapter fromphysicalor mechanicalabuse,suchasbeingtwisted,kinked, pinched,closedinadoor,or walkedupon.Payparticular attentiontoplugs,walloutlets,andthe pointwherethepower adapter cordexitsyour converter box.
Todisconnectthemainpower fromyour converter box,unplugthepower adapter fromthe power outlet.Wheninstallingyour converter box,makesurethattheplugiseasilyaccessible.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1.Readtheseinstructions.
2.Keeptheseinstructions.
3.Heedallwarnings.
4.Followallinstructions.
5.Donotuseyour converter boxnear water.
6.Cleanonlywithadrycloth.
7.Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installinaccordancewiththemanufacturer's instructions.
8.Donotinstallnear anyheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters,stoves,or other apparatus(includingamplifiers) thatproducesheat.
9.Protectthepower cordfrombeingwalkedonor pinchedparticularlyatplugs,convenience receptacles,andthepointwhereitexitsfromtheapparatus.
10.Onlyuseattachmentsor accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer.
11.Unplugyour converter boxduringlightningstormsor whenunusedfor longperiodsoftime.
12.Refer allservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequiredwhenyour converter boxhasbeendamagedinanyway,suchaswhenthepower cordor plugisdamaged,liquid hasbeenspilledor objectshavefallenintoyour converter box,your converter boxhasbeen exposedtorainor moisture,doesnotoperatenormally,or hasbeendropped.
WARNING
Electric shock hazard
Toreducetheriskoffireor electricshock,donotremoveanycover or exposethedevicetorain or moisture.Nouser-serviceablepartsareinside.Refer servicingtoqualifiedservicetechnicians.
Lightning
For addedprotectionfor your deviceduringalightningstorm,or whenitisleftunattendedand unusedfor longperiodsoftime,unplugitfromthepower outletanddisconnectanyantennaor cablesystem.Thishelpspreventpropertydamageandpersonalinjuryfromlightningandpower linesurges.
Powerlines
Anoutsideantennasystemshouldnotbelocatedinthevicinityofoverheadpower linesor other electriclightor power circuits,or whereitcanfallintosuchpower linesor circuits.Wheninstalling anoutsideantennasystem,extremecareshouldbetakentokeepfromtouchingsuchpower linesor circuitsascontactwiththemmightbefatal.
Servicing
Theseservicinginstructionsarefor usebyqualifiedservicepersonnelonly.Toreducetheriskof electricshock,donotperformanyservicingother thanthatcontainedintheoperating instructionsunlessyouarequalifiedtodoso.
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CAUTION
Damagerequiringservice
Unplugthisconverter boxfromthepower outletandrefer servicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel under thefollowingconditions:
•Whenthepower supplycordor plugisdamagedor frayed.
•Ifliquidhasbeenspilledor objectshavefallenintoyour converter box.
•Ifyour converter boxhasbeenexposedtorainor water.
•Ifyour converter boxdoesnotoperatenormallybyfollowingtheoperatinginstructions. Adjustonlythosecontrolsthatarecoveredbytheoperatinginstructionsbecauseincorrect adjustmentofother controlsmayresultindamageandwilloftenrequireextensiveworkby aqualifiedtechniciantorestoreyour converter boxtoitsnormaloperation.
•Ifyour converter boxhasbeendroppedor damagedinanyway.
•Whenyour converter boxexhibitsadistinctchangeinperformance.
Outdoorantennagrounding
Ifanoutsideantennaor cablesystemisconnectedtoyour converter box,makesurethatthe antennaor cablesystemisgroundedtoprovidesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesand built-upstaticcharges.Article810oftheNationalElectricalCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70,provides informationwithrespecttocorrectgroundingofthemastandsupportingstructure,groundingof thelead-inwiretoanantennadischargeunit,sizeofgroundingconductors,locationofthe antenna-dischargeunit,connectiontogroundingelectrodes,andrequirementsfor the groundingelectrode.
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Article820oftheNationalElectricalCode,ANSI/NFPANo.40providesguidancefor correct grounding.Specifically,itstatesthatthecablegroundmustbeconnectedtothegrounding systemofthebuildingasclosetothepointofcableentryaspractical.
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Features
PACKAGE CONTENTS
•Converterbox
•Remotecontrol andbatteries (2AA)
•AC adapter
•Coaxial cable
•Quick SetupGuide
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Lightswhenyour converter boxhaspower. |
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Power indicator |
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CH-/CH+ |
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BACK
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AUDIOOUT |
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ConnectanHDMIcablefromthisporttoanHDMIINportonyour TV. |
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DCIN |
ConnecttheACpower adapter tothisjack. |
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throughtheProgramGuide |
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AccesstheCCFONT (closed |
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Opentext-to-speechsettings. |
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Installing the remote control batteries
1.Press thetabonthebattery cover, thenremovethecover.
2.Insert twoAA batteries (included). Makesurethat thedirectionof the+ and–symbols onthebatteries matchthe+ and–symbols inthebattery compartment.
3.Replacethebattery cover.
Setting up your converter box
Youcanconnect yourconverterbox withHDMI (not included), AV (not included), orcoaxial (included)cables. Youmust connect anantennatoyour converterbox.
CONNECTINGWITH AN HDMICABLE (BEST)
AnHDMI connectionprovides thebest videoandaudioquality.
1.Connect yourexistingantennacabletotheRF IN jack ontheconverter box. Youmay needtoremovetheantennacablefromtheback of yourTV andconnect it totheconverterbox.
2.Connect anHDMI cable(not included)fromtheconverterbox’s HDMI OUT port toyourTV’s HDMI IN port.
3.Connect theAC adapterfromtheDC IN jack toapoweroutlet.
4.SeeSetting initial setup options (on page 12)tofinishsettingupyour converter.
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