Palsonic HDSTB100 Owner Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

HIGH DEFINITION SET-TOP-BOX

MODEL: HDSTB100

N111

PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD

1 JOYNTON AVENUE

WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA

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PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE

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AUSTRALIA: 1300 657 888

Table of Contents

Set-up and Quick Use Guide ............................

Chapter1:Safety Instructions ...........................

Chapter 2: Introduction .....................................

Front and rear view of the STB ..................

Remote control functional key list ..............

Menu overview............................................

Chapter 3: Getting Started................................

Connection..................................................

Chapter 4: Operation..........................................

Program Search..........................................

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Channel and Program Selection.................

Channel Banner..........................................

Audio setup/Default setting.........................

LOCK Settings............................................

Time Zone Selection...................................

Chapter 5: Appendix..........................................

DTV channel Table.....................................

Troubleshooting..........................................

Specifications.............................................

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SET-UP AND QUICK USE GUIDE

Step 1: Connect AC Power Cord

Plug the AC power cord into the AC outlet. Do not turn on any devices until you
have finished making all necessary connections.

Step 2: Antenna Connection

Connect the antenna cable to the RF IN jack on the rear panel of the STB (For
details, please refer to page 8).

Step 3: Connecting to Monitor

If your monitor is an Analog Monitor, please follow the diagram and notes

A.

in page 9 when connecting the STB to your monitor.

B. If your monitor is a HD Monitor (YPbPr type), please follow the diagram

and notes in page 10 when connecting the STB to your monitor.

C. If your monitor is a HD Monitor (RGB type), please follow the diagram

and notes in page 11 when connecting the STB to your monitor.

Step 4: Connecting to a Secondary Display or VCR

Please follow the diagram and notes in page 12 when connecting the STB to the
Secondary Display or VCR.

Step 5: Connecting to an Amplifier

Please follow the diagram and notes in page 12 when connecting the STB to the
Amplifier.

Step 6: Turning STB On

Press the Power Switch on the STB to turn on the STB.

Note: Monitor should also be turned on.

Step 7: Setting Time Zone

To obtain local time, you should first set local time zone. For further details, please
refer to page 18.

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Chapter 1: Safety Instructions

CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING GUIDE AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS
GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric
shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following
procedures for installation, use, and servicing.

This unit does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

1.

Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is

operated.

2.

Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.

Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.

Follow all instructions. - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.

Do not use this apparatus near water. For example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in

a wet basement; near a swimming pool; etc.

6.

Clean only with dry cloth. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid

cleaners.

7.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the product, and
to protect it from over- heating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

8.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.

Use only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

13.

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

14.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or 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.

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Chapter 2: Introduction

Front View

Front and rear view of the STB

Power Switch
Power Indicator (LED)

Remote Sensor

Back View

Antenna Input Jack

(Connect it to VHF/UHF antenna for terrestrial digital signal input)

Antenna Output Jack

(Connect it to analog TV tuner's RF in.)

Press to access the Menu

Menu navigation button in menu operation

: Volume down/up
: Channel down/up

Press to confirm the selection

COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack)

(Connect it to digital (coaxial) audio equipment)

RS-232 interface

(Connect it to PC for software upgrade)
(Authorised service only)

Display Format Selection Switch

HD1: 576p, 50Hz
HD2: 1080i, 50Hz
HD3: 720p, 50Hz
SD: standard definition

Power Cord

RS232

Y

RGB output

(Connect it to HD or
widescreen TV monitor's RGB input)

YPbPr output

(Connect it to HD or widescreen TV monitor)

AV1 output jacks

(S-VIDEO, VIDEO, AUDIO: L, R)
(Connect it to analogue TV)

AV2 Output

(Connect it to VCR)

OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack)

(Connect it to digital (optical) audio equipment)

YPbPr/RGB selection switch

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Remote control function key list

You can operate every function of this STB using the buttons
on the remote control handset. Below is the remote control
functional key list.

Press to turn ON and OFF (in standby).

Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore.

Press numeric keypad to select any channel.

0 ~ 9

DSP

AUDIO

VOLUME +/-

In menu operation, used to enter numerical values
wherever required, e.g. to enter a password.

You can quickly check the status of current display
program by pressing the DSP button.
Press DSP button twice to display EPG information if
available.

You can choose different audio outputs in Audio
Setup menu. The STB includes standard audio mode
options such as stereo or mono sound to match the
broadcast signal or your home entertainment stereo
system. Other audio mode options may be supported
by your service provider or TV broadcaster, such as
selecting alternate languages, or different
commentators for sport events.
Press AUDIO button, then make use of menu
navigation button ( , ) and ENTER button to
select.

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

Remote control battery installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the
remote control, and insert two size AAA
batteries in correct polarity.

Caution

Do not mix old and new batteries. Never
mix different types of batteries (standard,
alkaline, etc.).

Remote Control Operation Range

Point the remote control at the remote
sensor and press the buttons.

Distance: About 5 m from the front of
the remote sensor.
Angle: About 300 in each direction of
the front of the remote sensor.

PROGRAM+/-

LIST

MIX

TELETEXT

Select next/previous programs.

When you are watching TV channels, you can press
LIST button to call up the Program List.

Press to conceal or reveal main picture and (or) PIP
when viewing teletext.

Press to display teletext on the screen if available.
Note: normally it will display teletext index page

P100 when pressing TTX button. If TV station does
not broadcast teletext information but caption, the
unit will switch to Page 801 to display Caption after
15 seconds.
If you are sure that there is no index page, you can
directly enter into page 801 to save time. Whether
there is index page or not, you can consult local
station.

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Remote control functional key list

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MENU

EXIT

ENTER

ASPECT

Brings up the main menu. Press again to return to
normal viewing.

Press to exit the current menu and return to previous
level menu.

Menu navigation buttons.

Press to select the highlighted menu item or enter
into sub-menu.

Press to select picture aspect ratio to match signal
and monitor format. You can also change the aspect
ratio for your personal viewing preference. Each time
the ASPECT button is pressed, the STB will cycle to
the next available aspect ratio choice.

Note: see following chart for illustrations of the
various aspect ratios.

Source
Signal

16:9

16:9 FULL 4:3 LETTERBOX 4:3 ZOOM

Pressing ASPECT button

Cautions regarding use of remote control

Do not expose the remote control to
shock. In addition, do not expose the
remote control to liquids, and do not
place in an area with high humidity.

Do not install or place the remote
control under direct sunlight. The
heat may cause deformation of the
unit.

The remote control may not work
properly if the remote sensor
window of the main unit is under
direct sunlight or strong lighting. In
such a case, change the angle of the
lighting or STB, or operate the
remote control closer to the remote
sensor window.

4:3

Full Aspect (16:9 FULL, 4:3 FULL)
16:9 or 4:3 picture will be displayed in the centre of
the viewing screen at full screen width and height.

Zoom Aspect (4:3 ZOOM, 16:9 ZOOM)
The picture will be expanded uniformly (width and
height) to fill the viewing screen. The picture will be
cropped, either horizontally or vertically to fit the
viewing screen. The cropped portion of the original
picture will be lost from view.
In some cases, in order to properly view Captioning,
you may change the aspect ratio from ZOOM to Full.

4:3 Letterbox Aspect
Video formats with aspect ratios greater than 16:9 will
be displayed at the proper width, so no video
information is lost. Black bars will appear above and
below the picture.

16:9 Sidebar Aspect
4:3 pictures will be viewed on a wide aspect TV
screen with vertical bars on both sides of the picture.

4:3 FULL 16:9 SIDEBAR 16:9 ZOOM

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Remote control functional key list

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PIP/VCR

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PIP control buttons

Switch between PIP and VCR for the secondary
program display.

Note: For PIP output or VCR output, you can
only select one output at the same time. If PIP is
selected, then VCR can not be selected; If VCR
is selected, then PIP can not be selected. You
can press PIP/VCR button to toggle and select
one mode you desire.

ON/OFF: to turn on/off PIP function.
POS.: to select PIP position.
PR+/-: to select next/previous program for PIP.
SWITCH: to swap the main and sub-pictures if

the secondary display is at PIP status. Or to
switch VCR program to main screen display and
main program to VCR if the secondary display is
at VCR status.

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LIST: to display PIP (or VCR) program list.
Note: when pressing PIP/VCR and PIP control

buttons, within 5 seconds after corresponding
OSD disappear, if you press digit buttons, DSP,
ASPECT, VOLUME+/-, MUTE buttons, it will
affect PIP picture (or VCR picture). After 5
seconds, it will affect main picture.

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Menu Overview

Press MENU button to access the menu mode.

1

Press button to select and highlight the menu item upward or downward.

2

Press ENTER button to confirm and enter into its sub-menu.

3

In menu operation, press and to navigate in menus, press ENTER to activate

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the selected menu items .

5

Press EXIT button to exit the current menu and return to previous-level menu while
pressing MENU button will exit the menu mode.

Quick Search
Auto Search

Program

Manual Search

Menu Overview

Main Menu

System

Password

Time

Default

Rating Control
Password Setup
Clear Password

Time Zone

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Chapter 3: Getting Started

Connect AC power cord

Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Do not turn on any devices until you have finished

making all necessary connections.

Connecting to Antenna

Follow this diagram when connecting.

Antenna

Connection

Rear of STB

Y

Rear of TV

RS232

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Connection

Display Formats Overview

The HD-STB Tuner offers various display formats and multiple video outputs. When the HD-STB Tuner is
connected to A/V systems, the HD-STB Tuner can provide video signal formats 1080i, 720p, 576p, or 576i.
1080i, 720p and 576p modes are available for component video (YPbPr) and monitor outputs.
576i mode is available for VIDEO and S-VIDEO outputs.
The HD-STB Tuner has two digital audio outputs; Dolby Digital 5.1 and PCM. The HD-STB Tuner sends out
digital audio signal to OPTICAL and COAXIAL audio outputs when a digital broadcast is being received by
the HD-STB Tuner.

Connecting to an Analog monitor

Follow this diagram when connecting.

Antenna

Rear of STB

RS232

Y

OR

Rear of TV

Note:

Connect video (or S-video) cable from the OUTPUT 1 video (or S-video) jack on the STB to the video (or
S-video) input jack on the TV. S-video is recommended to be used because S-video will provide better
picture quality.

These connections are only available when SD (576i display format) is selected by toggling the Display
Format Selection Switch.

Important

After you toggle the Display Format Selection Switch, you must turn off the STB and then turn on
again, then the toggling can effect.

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Connecting to a HD monitor (YPbPr type)

Follow this diagram when connecting.

Antenna

Rear of STB

Connection

RS232

YPbPr RGB

Rear of HD Ready TV

Note:

The YPbPr/RGB selection switch must be set to YPbPr.
The component out jacks are available when HD1 (576p), HD2 (1080i), or HD3 (720p) display format is
selected.

Important

After you toggle the Display Format Selection Switch, you must turn off the STB and then turn on
again, then the toggling can effect.

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Connecting to a HD monitor (RGB type)

Follow this diagram when connecting.

Antenna

Rear of STB

Connection

RS232

YPbPr RGB

Rear of HD Ready TV

Note:

The YPbPr/RGB selection switch must be set to RGB.
The RGB out jack is available when HD1 (576p), HD2 (1080i), or HD3 (720p) display format is selected.

Important

After you toggle the Display Format Selection Switch, you must turn off the STB and then turn on
again, then the toggling can effect.

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Connecting to a VCR

Follow this diagram when connecting.

Note:

These connections are only available when VCR is selected by
pressing PIP/VCR button.

Connections

Rear of STB

Connecting to an Amplifier

Follow this diagram when connecting.

OPTICAL

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

Rear of VCR

Rear of STB

RS232

Amplifier

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with OPTICAL or COAXIAL.

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Chapter 4: Operations

Program Search

You must perform the program search when using the STB at the first time. There are three ways to search
programs: Quick Search, Auto Search and Manual Search.

Quick Search

If you live in the cities listed on the Quick Search menu, you may go ahead to select your city and start
scanning all digital TV channel Signals.

Press MENU button to access the menu mode.

1

Press button to select and highlight Program.

2

Press ENTER button to enter into the Program menu.

3

Press button to highlight Quick SRCH.

4

Press ENTER button to enter into Quick search sub-menu.

5

Highlight the first menu bar and use button to select the city

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you live in.

Move the highlight to Begin and press ENTER to start the

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searching.

Program

System
Password
Time

Program

System
Password
Time

Quick SRCH
Auto SRCH
Manual SRCH

Quick SRCH

Auto SRCH
Manual SRCH

Please Select City

Adelaide

Begin

Cancel

To cut off the searching during the process, highlight CANCEL and
press ENTER.

Auto Search

Auto search will automatically find all channels (digital) available
through the antenna inputs, and store all the active channels in the
channel list.

Enter into Program menu and select Auto SRCH. Press ENTER

1

button to enter into Auto search sub-menu.

Move the cursor to Begin and press ENTER.

2

Now the auto channel search process begins.

When channel scanning is complete, the first channel found

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appears on the TV screen.

To cut off the searching during the process, highlight CANCEL
and press ENTER.

Program

System
Password
Time

Program

System
Password
Time

Quick SRCH
Auto SRCH
Manual SRCH

Quick SRCH

Auto SRCH
Manual SRCH

Searching Ch 11...

Auto Search Channels 6-69

Begin

Cancel

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SpeProgram Search/Channel & Program selection

Manual Search

If desired programs can not be searched, you can make use of
Manual Search.

Press MENU button to access the menu mode.

1

Press button to select and highlight Program.

2

Press ENTER button to enter into the Program menu.

3

Press button to highlight Manual SRCH.

4

Press ENTER button to enter into Manual search sub-menu.

5

Highlight CH NO. and press ENTER. Use button to move the

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cursor rightward or leftward and use button to select
number (or directly input the number by digit buttons), then press
ENTER. Be sure you know the channel number.
(You can refer to Digital TV channel table on page 19).

Program

System
Password
Time

Program

System
Password
Time

Quick SRCH
Auto SRCH
Manual SRCH

Quick SRCH
Auto SRCH

Manual SRCH

Manually Enter Channels

CH No

Freq.

08

OK

Searching...

Move the highlight to OK and press ENTER.

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Now it starts searching.
Note: Normally it is unnecessary to input the frequency value. However, if you want to input the

frequency, you can highlight Freq., then make use of ENTER, , 0-9 digit buttons to input.

Channel and Program Selection

Channel and program selection in digital television is very different from current conventional television. In
DTV, multiple programs can exist within a single 7 MHz channel. These programs behave as sub-channels
within the single channel. When tuning to a channel, the STB will also tune to a program. Your STB will
indicate the channel and program through the On-Screen Display.

The STB allows channel and program selection in the following ways:

Direct select (0-9 keys) - Directly selects a channel or program.
Program up/down select (PROGRAM+/PROGRAM- buttons ) - Select the next or previous available
channel or program.
Making use of Program List to select.

Making use of Program List to select program

Press LIST button to call up Program List.

1

Press navigation buttons ( ) to select and press ENTER to confirm, then the desired program is

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selected.

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information is only
served as an illustration
and may differ from the
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Channel Banner

You can quickly check the status of current display program by pressing the DSP button.
Press DSP button twice to display EPG information if available.

Indicator
if shows MAIN, it means current operation acts to main picture.
if shows PIP, it means current operation acts to PIP sub-picture.
if shows VCR, it means current operation acts to VCR or 2nd TV picture.

The current logical channel number

Program title

Aspect

Program service provider

Teletext information

The local time

MAIN

Channel Banner

Rating control level

9

MPEG2

Now
Next

Nine Digital

16:9 FULL
06:00 -- 09:00 Today
09:00 -- 11:00 MORNINGS WITH KERRI-ANNE

Signal

Present event information

The current program audio type

EPG (MAIN)

Start
06:00
09:00

Stop
09:00
11:00

Event Name
TODAY
MORNINGS WITH KERRI-ANNE

Nine Network A
Teletext

Following event information

2004-6-17 08:36
No Class

Signal intensity indication

TODAY

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Audio Setup/Default Setting

Audio Setup

You can choose different audio outputs in Audio Setup menu. The STB includes standard audio mode options
such as stereo or mono sound to match the broadcast signal or your home entertainment stereo system.
Other audio mode options may be supported by your service provider or TV broadcaster, such as selecting
alternate languages, or different commentators for sport events.

Press AUDIO button to access the Audio Setup menu.

1

Press button to move the highlight upward or downward.

2

Press ENTER button to select sub-audio.

3

You can select different audio output systems for Primary Audio
and Secondary Audio.

Default Setup

Making use of Default function, you can restore all settings to the
factory settings.

Enter into System menu and select Default.

1

Press ENTER button to enter into the sub-menu and then press

2

ENTER button to confirm.

If you have set a password in Password Sub-menu, then a

3

dialogue box appears asking you to input a password.

Input the password correctly. After inputting, a dialogue box

4

"Sure to restore settings" pops up.

Audio Setup (MAIN)
Only 1 Audio (MPEG2)

STEREO OUTPUT

Press enter to set audio Ch.

Program

System

Password
Time

Program

System

Password
Time

Default

Default

Press Enter Key to restore
the factory settings

Restore Defaults

Highlight Yes and press ENTER button if you want to restore all

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settings to the factory settings.
If not, highlight No and press ENTER.

Note: as regards to password information, please refer to page 17

for details.
There is no preset password in this STB.

Input Password

Sure to restore settings

Yes

No

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Password setup

LOCK Settings

The Rating Control lets you set up specific channels and ratings
through blocking schemes. To activate or disable all of the lock
schemes previously set up, a password is required to gain access to
this menu. You can change the password by inputting a new
password twice.

Press MENU button to access the menu mode.

1

Press button to select and highlight Password.

2

Press ENTER button to enter into the Password menu.

3

Press button to highlight PWD Setup. Press ENTER to

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enter into the next level.

When you have not set a password yet;

Enter a password using the numbered buttons to create a
personal 4-digit security password.

When you have already set a password and you want to
change it;

Enter the old password, then input a 4-digit new password using
the numbered buttons and confirm again.

Program
System

Password

Time

Program
System

Password

Time

Rating CTRL
PWD Setup
Clear PWD

Rating CTRL

PWD Setup

Clear PWD

Input Password

Set Password

Confirm Password

Note:

There is no preset password in this STB, therefore when you use this STB at the first time, you may
create a password by yourself if required.

Clear password

If you want to clear the password, please do the following steps:

Enter into the Password sub-menu.

1

Press button to select and highlight Clear PWD. Press

2

ENTER to enter into the next level.
Now a dialogue box appears asking you to input the old
password.

Input the old password correctly. Now a dialogue box "Sure to

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clear password?" appears. Select Yes and press ENTER.
Now the password is cleared.

4

Program
System

Password

Time

Rating CTRL
PWD Setup

Clear PWD

Press Enter key to Clear

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Rating control

Blocks programs according to the program ratings limit so
children can not view certain programs. You can set the ratings
limit by blocking out all the programs with the ratings above a
specified level.

Press MENU button to access the menu mode.

1

Press button to select and highlight Password.

2

LOCK Settings/Time Zone Selection

Program
System

Password

Time

Rating CTRL

PWD Setup
Clear PWD

* G
* PG
* M
* MA
* AV
* R
* Block All

Press ENTER button to enter into the Password menu.

3

Press button to highlight Rating CTRL. Press ENTER

4

to enter into next level sub-menu.

When you have not set a password yet, you directly go to
the Rating Control sub-menu.

When you have already set a password, input the
password correctly and enter.

Press to move the highlight upward or downward and

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press ENTER to either block or unblock the rating.

G

( General Audiences): Content not

offensive to most viewers.

PG

(Parental Guidance Suggested):

Content is such that parents may not
want their children to view the program.

M

(Mature Audience): Suitable for mature

audience.

MA

(Mature Adult Audience): May contain

mature themes, profane language,
graphic violence, and sexual situations.

AV

(AdultAudience): Strong violence.

R

(Restricted viewing): Not for children

under age 17. Strong elements of sex
and/or violence.

Note:

You can either block ( ) or unblock ( ) all programs quickly
by using Block All setting.

Time zone selection

To obtain local time, you should first set local time zone, and it depends on your local station whether has
broadcast time zone information.

Press MENU button to access the menu mode.

1

Press button to select and highlight Time.

2

Press ENTER button. Now Time Zone is highlighted.

3

Press ENTER button again to enter into next level.

4

Press button to move the highlight upward or downward

5

and press ENTER to select your local time zone.

Program
System
Password

Time

Program
System
Password

Time

Time Zone

Time Zone

NSW/ACT
VIC
QLD
SA
WA
TAS
NT

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Chapter 5: Appendix

Following is the list of DTV channels available in your area. You can use it for Manual search. You can check the
following list for channel number and channel frequency.

City

Adelaide

Brisbane

Melbourne

Perth

Sydney

Identifier

Digital 7
Digital 9
Digital 10
Digital ABC
Digital SBS

Digital 7
Digital 9
Digital 10
Digital ABC
Digital SBS

Digital 7
Digital 9
Digital 10
Digital ABC
Digital SBS

Digital 7
Digital 9
Digital 10
Digital ABC
Digital SBS

Digital 7
Digital 9
Digital 10
Digital ABC
Digital SBS

Channel & Middle Frequency

VHF 6-177.5MHz
VHF 8-191.625MHz
VHF 11-219.5MHz
VHF 12-226.5MHz
UHF 33-564.5MHz

VHF 6-177.5MHz
VHF 8-191.625MHz
VHF 11-219.5MHz
VHF 12-226.5MHz
UHF 36-585.5MHz

VHF 6-177.5MHz
VHF 8-191.625MHz
VHF 11-219.5MHz
VHF 12-226.5MHz
UHF 29-536.625MHz

VHF 6-177.5MHz
VHF 8-191.625MHz
VHF 11-219.5MHz
VHF 12-226.5MHz
UHF 29-536.625MHz

VHF 6-177.5MHz
VHF 8-191.625MHz
VHF 11-219.5MHz
VHF 12-226.5MHz
UHF 34-571.5MHz

Transmitter Location

Main Transmitter-Mt Lofty
Main Transmitter-Mt Lofty
Main Transmitter-Mt Lofty
Main Transmitter-Mt Lofty
Main Transmitter-Mt Lofty

Main Transmitter-Mt Coot-tha
Main Transmitter-Mt Coot-tha
Main Transmitter-Mt Coot-tha
Main Transmitter-Mt Coot-tha
Main Transmitter-Mt Coot-tha

Main Transmitter-Mt Dandenong
Main Transmitter-Mt Dandenong
Main Transmitter-Mt Dandenong
Main Transmitter-Mt Dandenong
Main Transmitter-Mt Dandenong

Main Transmitter-Bickley
Main Transmitter-Walliston
Main Transmitter-Carmel
Main Transmitter-Bickley
Main Transmitter-Bickley

Main TransmitterArtarmon
Main Transmitter Willoughby
Main Transmitter Artarmon
Main Transmitter Gore Hill
Main Transmitter Gore Hill

DTV Channel Table

Start Date

1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001

1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001

1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001

1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001

1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001

Batchelor

Canberra

Darwin

Newcastle

Wollongong

QQQ-51
SBS-54
ABD-69
NTD-60
TN D-63
IMP-66

CTC-7
ABC-9
WIN-31
CBN-34
SBS-28

SBS-28
ABD-6
NTD-8
TN D-34

NBN-3
NEN-54
NRN-57
ABHN-5A/4B
SBS-45

WIN-59
CTC-62
CBN-65
ABWN-56
SBS-53

UHF 50-683.5MHz
UHF 53-704.5MHz
UHF 56-725.5MHz
UHF 59-746.5MHz
UHF 62-767.5MHz
UHF 65-788.5MHz

UHF 6-177.5MHz
UHF 9A-205.5MHz
UHF 11-219.5MHz
UHF 12-226.5MHz
UHF 30-613.5MHz

UHF 29-536.5MHz
UHF 30-543.5MHz
UHF 31-550.5MHz
UHF 32-557.5MHz

UHF 36-585.5MHz
UHF 53-704.5MHz
UHF 51-690.5MHz
UHF 37-592.5MHz
UHF 38-599.5MHz

UHF 36-585.5MHz
UHF 37-592.5MHz
UHF 38-599.5MHz
UHF 51-590.5MHz
UHF 54-711.5MHz

Telstra Tower Black Mountain
Telstra Tower Black Mountain
Telstra Tower Black Mountain
Telstra Tower Black Mountain
Telstra Tower Black Mountain

Mt Sugarloaf
Broadcast Site Mt Sugarloaf Range
Broadcast Site Mt Sugarloaf Range
Mt Sugarloaf
Mt Sugarloaf

WIN Tower Knights Hill
NTL Tower Knights Hill
WIN Tower Knights Hill
NTL Tower Knights Hill
NTL Tower Knights Hill

TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA

6/30/2001
TBA
6/30/2001
TBA
TBA

TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA

Note: If you have trouble getting DTV channel's signal, please contact your local antenna installer for help.
For updated channel table please contact your local dealer.

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Chapter 5: Appendix

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

Symptom Solutions

Troubleshooting

No power.

No picture.

The toggle of Display Format
Selection Switch can not effect.

Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.

Check your antenna input or location.

Make sure the correct video display format is selected.

If the STB is connected to your monitor or TV via VIDEO OUT jack on the back
panel, the display format must be SD. Otherwise, you may not be able to see a
picture.

If STB is connected to your monitor or TV via YPbPr port or RGB on the back panel,
the display format must not be SD. Otherwise, you may not be able to see a picture.

If STB is connected to your monitor or TV via YPbPr port on the back panel, the
YPbPr/RGB selection switch must be flipped to the YPbPr. Otherwise, you may not
be able to see a picture.

If STB is connected to your monitor or TV via RGB port on the back panel, the
YPbPr/RGB selection switch must be flipped to the RGB. Otherwise, you may not
be able to see a picture.

Check to make sure all the cables are installed correctly and that the proper source
is selected on your TV.

The antenna signal strength may be low. Check the signal strength and adjust the
antenna location and direction.

After you toggle the Display Format Selection Switch, you must turn off the STB and
then turn on again, then the toggling can effect.

Check volume levels.

Normal picture but no
sound.

Picture is distorted.

Available channels are
missing.

No teletext Make sure the channel you are watching carries teletext information.

Password is forgotten.

The remote control does
not work properly

Make sure the TV is not muted.
Check that the STB is connected properly.

Make sure the proper format is selected.
Make sure the proper aspect ratio is selected.
Make sure the video output is connected to the TV.

The only way that you can find all the available channels is by running the Auto
search in the Program menu.

If you forget your password, perform the following steps to enter.
When the dialogue box asking you to enter a password appears, press TELETEXT
button, followed by ASPECT button, DSP button and then AUDIO button, and then
you can enter. But make sure not let children know it.

Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the STB. Operate the remote
control within 5m.
Remove the obstacle.
Replace the batteries with new ones.

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Chapter 5: Appendix

Specifications

Television System
Channel Coverage

ANT Input
ANT Output 1 (Out to TV)

Component Video Output (YPbPr)

S-Video Output
AV Output 2 groups, RCA type

Input/Output

Digital Audio Output Coaxial, Optical
RS-232 Interface

RGB

Dimension (W x H x D) 350 x 50 x 280 mm
Weight

Power Requirements
Power Consumption 30W

Humidity
Storage Temperature

PAL, DTV standard (1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i)
Terrestrial: 6-69
1

1 group, RCA type
(1080i, 720p, 576p)

1

1, 9-pin Serial Port
1, 15-pin D-sub

3.5 kg
AC 240V, 50Hz

0 to 99 percent non condensing

-20 to 60 degrees Celsius

Operating Temperature

Environment

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

0 to 40 degrees Celsius

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