UserGuide
HDT101
HighDefinitionTuner
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 they 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. Any 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 li ne 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 pl ugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they 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, ANS I/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 fi re 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 ser vice
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
c If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
d 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.
e If the equipment has been dropped or cabinet has been damaged.
f 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 following 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/consumers
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CONTENTS
OVERVIEW ............................................................................................... 3
HDT101 Components ......................................................................... 4
What You’ll Need to Get Started ........................................................4
FRONT PANEL......................................................................................... 5
REMOTE CONTROL ................................................................................ 6
INSTALLING THE HDT101 ...................................................................... 8
Connecting Video ............................................................................... 9
Connecting Component Video (YPbPr) .....................................10
Connecting S-Video or Composite Video .................................. 11
Connecting Audio ............................................................................. 12
Connecting the Antenna and Power Cord ........................................13
FINDING DIGITAL TV STATIONS IN YOUR AREA.............................. 14
PROGRAMMING YOUR HDT101 .......................................................... 15
OPERATION ...........................................................................................18
Using the i-Banner to View Program Information ............................. 18
Using Closed Captions .....................................................................20
Advanced Closed Captions........................................................ 20
ON-SCREEN MENU ............................................................................... 21
Selecting Favorite Channels............................................................. 22
Setting Parental Controls.................................................................. 23
Changing Your Password .................................................................25
Setting the HDT101’s Clock for Your Time Zone .............................26
Adding a Channel .............................................................................27
Customizing the On-Screen Menu and i-Banner.............................. 29
CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES TO THE HDT101 ............................. 30
Connecting your VCR and Standard TV........................................... 31
Connecting your A/V Receiver, VCR and High Definition TV .......... 33
Connecting your A/V Receiver, VCR and Stereo TV .......................35
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REMOTE CONTROL IR INFORMATION............................................... 36
HDT101 ON-SCREEN MENU STRUCTURE .........................................37
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................ 38
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OVERVIEW
The Motorola HDT101 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 over-the-air digital broadcasts, you can start receiving high
definition signals with your HDT101 and an antenna*.
The HDT101 offers:
• Conversion of all formats of digital TV signals to match your TV
• Support for all 18 ATSC (Advanced Television Systems
Committee) digital broadcast formats
• 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
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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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HDT101 Components
The following items are packed with your HDT101:
• Remote control with batteries
• Audio (Left/Right) cables
• Component (YPbPr) cables
• HDT101 User Guide
• HDT101 Quick Setup Guide
What You’ll Need to Get Started
To set up your HDT101, you’ll need:
• A TV antenna, either outdoor or indoor
• A coaxial cable to attach the antenna to your HDT101
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FRONT PANEL
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POWER
SIGNAL LOSS
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POWER
Item Description
1
2
3
POWER button
POWER LED
SIGNAL LOSS
LED
Turns the HDT101 off or on.
Lights to indicate the HDT101 is turned on.
Lights to indicate the signal has been lost for the
channel you are currently viewing. See
“Troubleshooting” in the back of this User Guide for
assistance.
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REMOTE CONTROL
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
6
Button Description
1
2
CC
M
UTE
3 Number keys
4
5
6
UDIO
A
IST
L
AV
F
7 Arrow keys
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
+
CH
-
CH
. FORMAT
V
TANDBY
S
NFO
I
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E
ENU
M
ELECT
S
OL +
V
OL -
V
. RATIO
A
Displays the closed captioning settings.
Mutes the volume.
Use the number keys to enter a channel number or
password.
Displays the audio languages available for the
current program.
Displays all available channels.
Displays the Favorite Channel list.
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
Puts the HDT101 in standby mode. To turn the
HDT101 on, simply press STANDBY again.
Displays the i-Banner, which provides detailed
information about the channel you are currently
viewing.
Exits the current on-screen menu.
Displays the on-screen menu.
Selects an item on the on-screen menu.
Increases the volume.
Decreases the volume.
Adjusts the aspect ratio between 16:9 (for wide
screen TVs) and 4:3 (for normal TVs) and changes
zoom and letterbox modes.
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INSTALLING THE HDT101
Connecting your HDT101 is quick and easy. Just complete three steps:
• Connect the video
• Connect the audio
• Connect the antenna and power cord
Before you hook up your HDT101, please review the following:
• Disconnect power from the HDT101 before connecting or changing
cable connections
• Do not place anything on top of the HDT101, especially other
home entertainment components
If you wish to connect your HDT101 to your VCR or home theater
receiver, see the additional connection diagrams at the back of this
manual.
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Connecting Video
Before connecting your TV to the HDT101, you must determine which
type of video connection is accepted by your TV. The HDT101 offers
three different video options:
• Component video (YPbPr)
• S-Video
• 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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Connecting Component Video (YPbPr)
Component video provides the highest level of picture quality. If your
television has component video inputs (Y, Pb and Pr connectors),
connect to the component video connections on your HDT101 instead of
the Video or S-Video connections.
HDT101
LR
RF IN S/PDIF OUT S-VIDEO
RF IN S/PDIF OUT S-VIDEO
Component
Video Input
Y
Pb
Pr
TV
RS-232
RS-232
LR
AUDIO
AUDIO
YPbPr
YPbPr
VIDEO
VIDEO
DC IN
DC IN
Component video cable
To connect component video:
Connect the component video cable supplied with the HDT101 to the Y,
Pb, and Pr connectors on your TV and HDT101. The cables are
color-coded to assist you in making the correct connections.
If component video connections are not available on your TV, use the
S-Video connections.
Once you complete your video connections, proceed to the instructions
for the audio connections.
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Connecting S-Video or Composite Video
High definition video can only be viewed with component video
connections. S-Video and composite video do not offer high definition
video.
HDT101
AUDIO
LR
VIDEO
RF IN S/PDIF OUT S-VIDEO
RS-232
YPbPr
TV
INPUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
To connect S-Video:
Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the
your HDT101 and the
INPUT S-VIDEO connector your TV.
S-VIDEO connector on
If your TV does not offer S-Video, use the composite (
connections.
To connect for composite video:
Connect a video cable (not supplied) to the
HDT101 and the
INPUT VIDEO connector on your TV.
VIDEO connector on your
DC IN
Video cableS-Video cable
Either / or
VIDEO)
Now proceed to the next step--hooking up your audio connections.
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Connecting Audio
AUDIO
LR
HDT101
VIDEO
RF IN
S/PDIF OUT S-V IDEO
RS-232
YPbPr
DC IN
TV
INPUT
AUDIO LEFT
AUDIO RIGHT
Audio cable
To hook up your audio connections:
Connect the stereo audio cable supplied with your HDT101 to the
L and R connectors on the HDT101 and the INPUT AUDIO LEFT and RIGHT
connectors on your TV.
Now proceed to the next step—connecting your antenna and power
cord.
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Connecting the Antenna and Power Cord
LR
AUDIO
HDT101HDT101
VIDEO
RF IN S/PDIF OUT S-VIDEO
Coaxial cable to
antenna
RS-232
YPbPr
DC IN
Power cord to
wall outlet
You can use an outdoor or indoor antenna to receive over-the-air high
definition TV signals:
1 Connect your antenna’s coaxial cable to the RF IN connector on your
HDT101.
2 Plug the power cord supplied with your HDT101 into the HDT101’s
power connector and then plug the cord into a wall outlet.
Now that you’ve completed hooking up your HDT101, proceed to
“Finding Digital TV Stations in Your Area” on the following page.
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FINDING DIGITAL TV STATIONS IN YOUR AREA
After hooking up your HDT101, you need to find the digital TV stations
available in your area:
1 Log on to the following website:
http://www.antennaweb.org/
2 Select Choose An Antenna.
3 Enter your address and find the DTV stations airing the EDTV/HDTV
signal you can receive.
You can also use the AntennaWeb website to get information on
choosing the correct antenna type and instructions for positioning the
antenna for the DTV station you want to watch.
NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) has updates on the local
DTV stations in operation at:
http://www.nab.org/Newsroom/Issues/digitaltv/DTVstations.asp
Now you’re ready to program your HDT101 with over-the-air digital TV
stations. Proceed to “Programming Your HDT101” on the following page
for instructions.
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PROGRAMMING YOUR HDT101
Before you can start using the HDT101, you need to program it with the
station numbers of the over-the-air digital TV stations available in your
area. This can be done by simply running auto scan from the HDT101’s
on-screen menu.
You can navigate the on-screen menu using the HDT101’s remote
control:
• Press the S and Tarrow keys to move up and down the on-screen
menu
• Press the
on-screen menu
• Press the
or to leave the main menu
To program your HDT101:
SELECT button to select the highlighted item on the
EXIT button to return to the main menu from a submenu
1 Press POWER on the HDT101’s remote control to turn on the receiver.
2 Press MENU. The Menu screen is displayed:
3 Using the Tarrow key, highlight Installation and press SELECT. The
Password window is displayed.
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4 Enter your four-digit password. If you have not yet created your own
password, enter the default password: 0000. The Installation menu is
displayed:
If you wish to change your password, see “Changing Your
Password” on page 25.
5 Highlight Auto Scan and press SELECT.
The HDT101 starts scanning from Channels 2 to 69. The entire scan
will take about four minutes. An indicator is displayed showing the
scan’s progress:
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As each digital TV signal is scanned, you’ll see the signal’s channel
number and program name displayed on the Program List:
The auto scan will end on channel 69.
6 Press EXIT to return to the main menu.
7 Press EXIT again to exit the main menu and start enjoying digital TV
programs!
If the picture displayed on your TV is too small, press the
button on your remote control to change the picture size.
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A. RATIO
OPERATION
Once your HDT101 is hooked up to your antenna and TV and you’ve
added your TV channels, you can enjoy digital over-the-air TV programs.
Simply use the remote control supplied with your HDT101 to change
channels, view program information, and navigate the on-screen menus.
If you encounter any problems while operating your HDT101, please
refer to the Troubleshooting section in the back of this manual.
Using the i-Banner to View Program Information
If you want to learn more about the channel you are watching, press INFO
on your remote control and the HDT101 i (Information)-Banner will be
displayed:
The i-Banner will not display if you are viewing the HDT101’s on-screen
menu. Exit the on-screen menu and then press
control to view the i-Banner.
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INFO on your remote
The i-Banner provides the following information about the channel you
are viewing:
• Current Channel Number
• Network Name
• Program Name (if provided by the local TV network)
• Current Local Time (as provided by the local TV network)
• Date
• Signal Level and Quality
To view extended program information about the channel you are
currently viewing, press INFO again (with the i-Banner still displayed on
your screen). A program listing is displayed for the current channel.
To exit any of the windows, press
EXIT on your remote control.
The i-Banner will disappear from your screen after a set period of time.
To change your i-Banner settings, see “Configuring your i-Banner
Settings” in the On-Screen Menu section.
If the time display in the i-Banner is incorrect, please contact your local
TV network.
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Using Closed Captions
To turn on closed captions:
1 Press CC on your remote control to display the Closed Captions
Settings.
2 Using the S and T keys, highlight CC1 to select primary closed
captions (in English) or highlight CC2 to select secondary closed
captions (in an alternate language).
3 Press SELECT.
Advanced Closed Captions
Some programs offer advanced closed captions. These programs will list
different languages under Closed Captions Settings. Simply use the S
and T keys to highlight the desired language and then press
If a language is listed in the Closed Captions Settings with –E after it, this
closed caption service will offer more expanded descriptions than regular
closed captions.
If a language is listed with –W after it, the closed caption service has
been designed specifically for wide-screen TVs (16:9).
SELECT.
To turn off closed captions, simply press
return to the Closed Captions Settings.
Some programs may not transmit closed captions.
CC on your remote control to
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ON-SCREEN MENU
You can use the HDT101’s on-screen menu to:
• Select favorite channels
• Set up parental controls
• Set the HDT101’s clock
• Add a channel
• Customize the on-screen menu and i-Banner
Instructions for completing the tasks listed above, as well other
on-screen menu functions, are included in this section.
You can navigate the on-screen menu using the HDT101’s remote
control:
• Press the S and Tarrow keys to move up and down the on-screen
menu
• Press the
SELECT button to select the highlighted item on the
on-screen menu
• Press the
EXIT button to return to the main menu from a submenu
or to exit the main menu
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Selecting Favorite Channels
If there are certain channels you wish to access quickly, you can set
them as favorites in the HDT101 on-screen menu. Favorite channels can
be quickly accessed from the Favorite Channel List by pressing
the remote control.
To set your favorites:
FAV on
1 Press MENU on the remote control. The Menu screen is displayed.
2 Highlight Edit Channel and press SELECT. The Password window is
displayed.
3 Enter your four-digit password. If you have not yet created your own
password, enter the default password: 0000. The Edit Channel
window is displayed:
If you wish to change your password, see “Changing Your
Password” on page 25.
4 Press the S and T keys to select the channel you wish to set as a
favorite.
5 Press the X key to highlight the FAV column for that channel and
press
SELECT. The “favorite” icon appears in the column.
6 Press EXIT twice to exit the on-screen menu.
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Setting Parental Controls
The HDT101 offers two options for parental controls:
• V-Chip
• Channel Lock
You can use the V-chip technology to block certain types of
programming from being viewed. The V-chip settings are based on the
MPAA (Motion Picture Advisory Association) and TV ratings systems.
Once you set the rating limit in the V-Chip Setup menu, programming
beyond that rating limit cannot be viewed.
To set up your V-chip settings:
1 Press MENU on the remote control. The Menu screen is displayed.
2 Highlight Installation and press SELECT. The Password window is
displayed.
3 Enter your four-digit password. If you have not yet created your own
password, enter the default password: 0000. The Installation menu is
displayed.
If you wish to change your password, see “Changing Your
Password” on page 25.
4 Highlight V-Chip Setup and press SELECT. The V-Chip Setup
window is displayed.
5 Press the STW X keys to highlight the desired rating limit(s) and
then press
SELECT.
6 When finished, press EXIT twice to exit the on-screen menu.
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You can lock a specific channel or channels so they cannot be viewed
without entering a password.
To lock a channel:
1 Press MENU on the remote control. The Menu screen is displayed.
2 Highlight Edit Channel and press SELECT. The Password window is
displayed.
3 Enter your four-digit password. If you have not yet created your own
password, enter the default password: 0000. The Edit Channel
window is displayed:
If you wish to change your password, see “Changing Your
Password” on page 25.
4 Press the S and T keys to select the channel you wish to lock.
5 Press the X key to highlight the Lock column for that channel and
press
SELECT. The lock icon appears in the column.
6 Press EXIT twice to exit the on-screen menu.
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Changing Your Password
The default password that is already configured in the HDT101 is 0000.
To change the password:
1 Press MENU on the remote control. The Menu screen is displayed.
2 Highlight System and press SELECT. The System menu is displayed.
3 Highlight Password and press SELECT.
4 Enter the current password or default password.
5 Using the number keys on the remote control, type in your new
four-digit password.
6 Re-enter your password to confirm it.
7 Press EXIT twice to exit the on-screen menu.
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Setting the HDT101’s Clock for Your Time Zone
To change the time zone for the HDT101’s clock:
1 Press MENU on the remote control. The Menu screen is displayed.
2 Highlight Installation and press SELECT. The Password window is
displayed.
3 Enter your four-digit password. If you have not yet created your own
password, enter the default password: 0000. The Installation menu is
displayed.
If you wish to change your password, see “Changing Your
Password” on page 25.
4 Highlight Clock Setup and press SELECT. The Local Time window is
displayed:
5 Press the W and X keys to change the time zone. When you are
finished, Press
EXIT twice to exit the on-screen menu.
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Adding a Channel
If you wish to add a specific channel to your program list or you have
made minor adjustments to your antenna, follow these steps for adding a
single channel:
1 Press MENU on the remote control. The Menu screen is displayed.
2 Highlight Installation and press SELECT. The Password window is
displayed.
3 Enter your four-digit password. If you have not yet created your own
password, enter the default password: 0000. The Installation menu is
displayed.
If you wish to change your password, see “Changing Your
Password” on page 25.
4 Highlight Manual Scan and press SELECT. The Manual Scan window
is displayed:
5 Press the number keys on the remote control to enter the channel
number. Press the T key and then press
If the channel is successfully added, the “Get Channel Success”
message is displayed.
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SELECT to start the scan.
6 Press EXIT twice to exit the on-screen menu.
If the HDT101 cannot lock on the channel’s signal, a “Time out error”
message is displayed. Adjust the antenna’s position and try adding the
channel again.
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Customizing the On-Screen Menu and i-Banner
To change the transparency of the on-screen menu so you can still view
TV programs while displaying the menu:
1 Press MENU on the remote control. The Menu screen is displayed.
2 Highlight Menu Setup and press SELECT. The Menu Setup menu is
displayed.
3 Highlight Transparency and press SELECT. The transparency
indicator bar is displayed.
4 Press the W and X keys to change the transparency of the
on-screen menu.
5 When finished, press EXIT twice to exit the on-screen menu.
To configure how your i-Banner is displayed:
1 Press MENU on the remote control. The Menu screen is displayed.
2 Highlight Menu Setup and press SELECT. The Menu Setup menu is
displayed.
3 Highlight i-Banner Setup and press SELECT. The i-Banner Setup
window is displayed.
4 Press the S and T keys to select an item. Press the W and X keys
to change a setting:
Fading Mode
Display Time
Time Format
Fade Out or No Fade
1 – 10 seconds
AM/PM or 24 hr
5 When finished, press EXIT twice to exit the on-screen menu.
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CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES TO THE HDT101
LR
AUDIO
HDT101
VIDEO
RF IN S/PDIF OUT
AUDIOLRVIDEO
INPUT
OUTPUT
AUDIOLRVIDEO
S-VIDEO
RS-232
YPbPr
Audio cable
DC IN
Video cable
TVVCR
INPUT
IDEO
UDIO LEFT
UDIO RIG HT
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Connecting your VCR and Standard TV
1
Connect the stereo audio cable supplied with the HDT101 to the
L and R connectors on the HDT101 and the INPUT AUDIO R and L
connectors on the VCR.
2 Connect a video cable to the VIDEO connector on the HDT101 and
INPUT VIDEO connector on the VCR.
the
If your equipment supports it, S-Video connections may be used in
place of the standard composite video connections. In most cases,
S-Video offers a higher level of standard definition video quality than
composite video.
3 Connect a stereo audio cable to the OUTPUT AUDIO R and L
connectors on the VCR and the
connectors on the TV.
INPUT AUDIO RIGHT and LEFT
4 Connect a video cable to the OUTPUT VIDEO connector on the VCR
and the
INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo TV.
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CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES TO THE HDT101
LR
AUDIO
HDT101
VIDEO
RF IN S/PDIF OUT
Coaxial cable
INPUT
AUDIO VIDEO
LR
Audio
cable
Vid eo
cable
Stere o VCR
OUTPUT
AUDIOLRVIDEO
S-VID EO
DVD
VIDEO 2
VCR
OUT
IN
RS-232
video cable
AUDIO
VIDEO S-VIDEO
L
R
YPbPr
COMPONENT
IDEO INPUT
Y
Pb
Pr
VIDEO
TV/MON ITOR
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
Video cableComponent
Stereo TV
INPUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
UDIO LEFT
UDIO R IGHT
/V receiver
SPDIF
SPEAKER
CONNECTORS
DC IN
Vid eo
cable
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Connecting your A/V Receiver, VCR and High Definition TV
1
Connect the component video cable supplied with the HDT101 to the
Y, Pb, and Pr connectors on your TV and HDT101.
2 Connect a coaxial audio cable to the S/PDIF OUT connector on the
HDT101 and the
SPDIF input connector on the A/V receiver.
3 Connect a video cable to the VIDEO connector on the HDT101 and
CABLE/TV VIDEO connector on the A/V receiver.
the
If your equipment supports it, S-Video connections may be used in
place of the standard composite video connections. In most cases,
S-Video offers a higher level of standard definition video quality than
composite video.
4 Connect a stereo audio cable to the VCR AUDIO OUT R and L
connectors on the A/V receiver and the
connectors on the stereo VCR.
INPUT AUDIO R and L
When using the digital audio output (
baseband audio connections to the A/V receiver are not needed.
S/PDIF OUT), the left / right
5 Connect a stereo audio cable to the OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R and L
connectors on the stereo VCR and the
connectors on the A/V receiver.
VCR AUDIO IN R and L
6 Connect a video cable to the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo
VCR and the
VIDEO VCR OUT connector on the A/V receiver.
7 Connect a video cable to the OUTPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo
VCR and the
VIDEO VCR IN connector on the A/V receiver.
8 Connect a video cable to the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo TV
and the
To switch between viewing input from your VCR and input from your
HDT101, change your TV’s video inputs from the Component input to the
Video input.
TV/MONITOR OUTPUT VIDEO connector on the A/V receiver.
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CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES TO THE HDT101
LR
AUDIO
HDT101
VIDEO
RF IN S/PDIF OUT
Coaxial cable
INPUT
AUDIO VIDEO
LR
Audio
cable
Video
cable
Stere o VCR
OUTPUT
AUDIOLRVIDEO
S-VI DEO
DVD
VIDEO 2
VCR
OUT
YPbPr
RS-232
DC IN
Video cable
Stereo TV
COMPONENT
IDEO INPUT
Y
Pb
Pr
INPUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
UDIO LE FT
UDIO R IGHT
Video
cable
/V receiver
L
VIDEO
VIDEO S-VIDEO
OPTICAL
TV/MONITOR
OUTPUT
SPDIF
SPEAKER
CONNECTORS
AUDIO
R
IN
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Connecting your A/V Receiver, VCR and Stereo TV
Connect a coaxial cable to the S/PDIF OUT connector on the HDT101
1
and the
SPDIF input connector on the A/V receiver.
When using the Digital Audio output (
baseband audio connections to the A/V receiver are not needed.
S/PDIF OUT), the left / right
2 Connect a video cable to the VIDEO connector on the HDT101 and
CABLE/TV VIDEO connector on the A/V receiver.
the
If your equipment supports it, S-Video connections may be used in
place of the standard composite video connections. In most cases,
S-Video offers a higher level of standard definition video quality than
composite video.
3 Connect a stereo audio cable to the VCR AUDIO OUT R and L
connectors on the A/V receiver and the
connectors on the stereo VCR.
INPUT AUDIO R and L
4 Connect a stereo audio cable to the OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R and L
connectors on the stereo VCR and the
connectors on the A/V receiver.
VCR AUDIO IN R and L
5 Connect a video cable to the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo
VCR and the
VIDEO VCR OUT connector on the A/V receiver.
6 Connect a video cable to the OUTPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo
VCR and the
VIDEO VCR IN connector on the A/V receiver.
7 Connect a video cable to the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo TV
and the
TV/MONITOR OUTPUT VIDEO connector on the A/V receiver.
To switch between viewing input from your VCR and input from your
HDT101, change your A/V receiver’s video inputs.
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REMOTE CONTROL IR INFORMATION
The HDT101 uses the RC5 IR protocol with the following codes:
HEX Remote Control Key HEX Remote Control Key
14
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
00
26
0C
38
0A
20
Power On
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Audio
Power Standby (Toggle)
Mute
Info
Vol+
21
11
10
1C
1D
2B
2C
25
12
0F
0E
3C
2E
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1A
22
Vol-
CH+
CH-
S
T
X
W
A. Ratio
V. Format
List
Exit
Power Off
Select
Menu
CC
Fav.
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HDT101 ON-SCREEN MENU STRUCTURE
To assist you in navigating the on-screen menu, here is a diagram
illustrating the menu paths:
MAIN MENU
EDIT CHANNEL
INSTALLATION
SYSTEM
MENU SETUP
EDIT CHANNEL
INSTALLATION
MANUAL SCAN
AUTO SCAN
V-CHIP SETUP
CLOCK SETUP
SYSTEM
PASSWORD
INFORMATION
MANUAL SCAN
UTO SCAN
-CHIP SETUP
CLOCK SETUP
PAS S WO RD
MENU SETUP
TRANSPARENCY
i-BANNER SETUP
INFORMATION
TRANSPARENCY
i-BANNER SETUP
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling your service provider, review this troubleshooting section.
This information will help you quickly solve a problem. If your problem
still exists, contact your service provider.
Problem Possible Solution
The POWER LED on
the front panel does
not light up
No picture
Poor picture
quality
No sound
Confirm the power cord is plugged into a functioning
power outlet.
POWER on the front panel to see if the LED lights
Press
up.
Determine if the HDT101 is in “standby” mode by
pressing STANDBY on the remote control.
Verify that all cables are connected properly
(hand-tighten if necessary).
If you are watching TV using your VCR, be sure your
VCR is on.
Verify that the TV is directed to the proper input
source.
Verify that all cables are connected properly
(hand-tighten if necessary).
Check the antenna and make sure it is aligned to the
correct direction.
Check the signal’s strength and quality. Press
display the i-Banner and review the color bars at the
bottom of the window. If any of the bars are red, adjust
your antenna and try again.
Confirm that your HDT101’s and TV’s volume settings
are properly set and not in "mute" mode.
Verify that all cables are connected properly
(hand-tighten if necessary).
Scan the channel again. Press
on-screen menu and select Installation > Manual
Scan.
MENU to display the
INFO to
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Problem Possible Solution
After installing the
HDT101 and running
Auto Scan, not all the
available channels
have been added
Cannot lock on a
signal when manually
adding a channel
No Closed Captions
Cannot receive
channels after
changing the
HDT101’s location
On-Screen Error Messages
Add the missing channels manually. See “Adding a
Channel” in the On-Screen Menu section.
You may have to reposition your antenna to receive all
the local channels, especially if different transmit
towers are being used by the networks. For more
information, log on to the following web site:
http://www.antennaweb.org/
Verify the channel number is correct.
Check the antenna and make sure it is aligned to the
correct direction.
Check the signal’s strength and quality. Press
display the i-Banner and review the color bars at the
bottom of the window. If any of the bars are red, adjust
your antenna and try again.
Verify that the channel you are watching carries closed
captioning.
You may have to reposition your antenna. Consult the
following web site:
http://www.antennaweb.org/
INFO to
Bad Signal
Scrambled Channel
Verify that the antenna cable is connected properly
(hand-tighten if necessary).
Check the antenna and make sure it is aligned to the
correct direction.
The program you are watching is scrambled by the TV
station. The program cannot be decoded by the
HDT101.
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