Motorola HDT100 User Manual

UserGuide
HDT100 HighDefinition Tuner
POWER SIGNALLOSS
MENU ENTER
POWER

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2 Retain instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3 Heed warnings
All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4 Follow instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5 Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6 Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended as the y may cause hazard.
7 Water and moisture
Do not use this equipment near water; for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry-tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
8 Accessories
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall causing serious injury and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. An y mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9 Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the equipment and to protect it from overheating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. Equipment should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided.
10 Power sources
This product should be operated only from the type of power sources indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your local power company. For equipment intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11 Ground or polarization
This equipment may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
This equipment may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This pin will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
12 Power cord protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where the y exit from the appliance
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
14 Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges.
15 Power lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them may be fatal.
16 Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
17 Object and liquid entry
Never push objects of any kind into this equipment through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
18 Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards, refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19 Damage requiring service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
~= When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
Ä= If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
Å= If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
Ç= If the equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the equipment to its normal operation.
É= If the equipment has been dropped or cabinet has been damaged.
Ñ= When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
20 Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
21 Safety check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operational condition.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
22 Battery usage
Notwithstanding any information provided by Motorola in this manual regarding the use of batteries, the end user assumes all responsibility and liability to use and dispose of batteries in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Motorola will not be liable to anyone for the end user's failure to use and/or dispose of batteries in the proper manner and in accordance with such laws, rules and regulations, or for any defect contained in batteries which may cause injury damage to persons or property.
Regulatory Information
Federal Communications Commission Radio and Television Interface Statement for a Class ‘B’ Device
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Increase the separation between the equipment and the affected receiver
Connect the equipment on a circuit different from the one the receiver is on
Ensure that the cover plate for the security card is secured and tight
Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
According to 47 CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers, Motorola, Inc., 6450 Sequence Drive, San Diego, CA 92121, 1-800-225-9446, declares under sole responsibility that the product identifies with 47 CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47 CFR
2.909. Operation is subject to the follow ing condition: This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47 CFR, Paragraphs 15.101 to 15.109. The Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interface Causing Equipment Regulations.
Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Contact Us
For technical support of your Receiver, call Motorola Support at 1-866-668-2271 or 1-866-MOT-BCS1.
For Motorola consumer cable products, education, and support:
http://www.motorola.com/broadband
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Copyright © 2003 Motorola, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work (such as translation, transformation or adaptation) without written permission from Motorola, Inc.
Motorola reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of Motorola to provide notification of such revision or change. Motorola provides this guide without warranty of any kind, either implied or expressed, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Motorola may make improvements or changes in the product(s) described in this manual at any time.
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
© Motorola, Inc. 2003

CONTENTS

OVERVIEW ............................................................................................... 3
HDT100 Components ......................................................................... 4
What You’ll Need to Get Started ........................................................4
FRONT PANEL......................................................................................... 5
REMOTE CONTROL ................................................................................ 6
INSTALLING THE HDT100 ...................................................................... 8
Video Options .....................................................................................9
Connecting for Component Video (YPbPr) ...................................... 11
Connecting for S-Video or Composite Video.................................... 13
Audio Connections............................................................................ 15
Connecting the Antenna and Power Cord ........................................17
AUTO SCAN ........................................................................................... 18
OPERATION ...........................................................................................21
Using the i-Banner to View Program Information ............................. 21
Using Closed Captions .....................................................................23
ON-SCREEN MENU ............................................................................... 24
Selecting Favorite Channels............................................................. 25
Setting Parental Controls.................................................................. 26
Changing Your Password .................................................................28
Setting Up the HDT100’s Clock for Your Time Zone........................ 29
Adding a Channel .............................................................................30
Customizing the On-Screen Menu and i-Banner.............................. 31
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CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES TO THE HDT100 ............................. 32
Connecting your VCR and Standard TV........................................... 33
Connecting your A/V Receiver, VCR and High Definition TV .......... 35
Connecting your A/V Receiver, VCR and Standard TV ...................37
FINDING DIGITAL TV STATIONS IN YOUR AREA.............................. 38
REMOTE CONTROL IR INFORMATION............................................... 39
HDT100 ON-SCREEN MENU STRUCTURE .........................................40
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................ 41
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OVERVIEW

The Motorola HDT100 gives you access to free over-the-air digital television signals for your HDTV-ready home entertainment system or HDTV-capable monitor. If you are located in one of the local markets served by off-air digital broadcasts, you can start receiving High Definition signals with your HDT100 and an antenna*.
The HDT100 offers:
Conversion of all formats of digital TV signals to match your TV
Support for all 18 ATSC digital broadcast formats
Full bands VHF/UHF
Storage capacity of up to 1,500 digital channels
Three different video connections: Component (YPbPr), S-Video
and Composite
Full movie quality sound through Dolby Digital
pass-through for connection to your home theater system
An easy to use on-screen menu that allows you to see program
information and TV schedules, switch between favorite channels and a host of other convenient functions
decode or
Parental control features
Closed captioning
*A separate antenna with a coaxial cable (not included) is required to receive over-the-air digital TV signals.
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HDT100 Components

The following items are packed with your HDT100:
Remote control with batteries
Audio (Left/Right) cables
Component (YPbPr) cables
HDT100 User Guide
HDT100 Quick Start Guide

What You’ll Need to Get Started

To set up your HDT100, you’ll need:
A TV antenna, either outdoor or indoor
A coaxial cable to attach the antenna to your HDT100
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FRONT PANEL

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POWER SIGNAL LOSS
Item Description
1
POWER LED
2
SIGNAL LOSS LED
3
EXIT
4
MENU/ENTER
5 Arrow keys
6
POWER
Lights to indicate the HDT100 is powered.
Lights to indicate the HDT100 has lost the digital TV signal.
Press to exit the on-screen menu.
Press to display the on-screen menu or to select an item on the on-screen menu.
Use these keys to navigate the on-screen menu.
Press to turn the HDT100 off or on.
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4
MENU
ENTER
EXIT
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POWER
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REMOTE CONTROL
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Button Description
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2
CC
M
UTE
3 Number keys
4
5
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UDIO
A
IST
L
AV
F
7 Arrow keys
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Press to display the closed captioning settings.
Mutes the volume.
Use the number keys to enter a channel number or password.
Toggles between multi-lingual audio tracks (when available).
Displays all available channels.
Displays the Favorite Channel list.
Use these keys to navigate the on-screen menu.
Changes the channels up.
Changes the channels down.
For use with component video (YPbPr). Toggles between the video formats:
480i
480p
720p
1080i
Press to put the HDT100 in standby mode. To turn the HDT100 on, simply press
STANDBY again.
Displays the i-Banner, which provides detailed information about the channel you are currently viewing.
Press to exit the current on-screen menu.
Press to display the on-screen menu.
Press to select an item on the on-screen menu.
Increases the volume.
Decreases the volume.
Adjusts the aspect ration between 16:9 and 4:3 and changes zoom and letterbox modes.
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INSTALLING THE HDT100

The steps in this section show you how to quickly and easily connect your HDT100 to your TV:
Video connections
Audio connections
Antenna and power
Before you hook up your HDT100, please review the following:
Disconnect power from the HDT100 before connecting or changing
cable connections.
Do not place anything on top of the HDT100, especially other
home entertainment components.
If you wish to connect your HDT100 to your VCR or home theater receiver, see the additional connection diagrams at the back of this manual.
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Video Options

Before connecting your TV to the HDT100, you must determine which type of video connection to use. The HDT100 offers three different video options:
Component video
S-Video
Video (also referred to as composite video)
High definition video can only be viewed with component video connections.
To determine whether your TV features component video, S-Video or composite video, check the manual supplied with your TV to determine the best connection available.
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INSTALLING THE HDT100

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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