Radio Shack 16-3499 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with a dry cloth.

7) Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturerʼs instructions.

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 polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. When 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 the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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

Important Safety Instructions

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.

15) Lightning - For added protection for this product 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 product due to lightning and power-line surges.

16) Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, 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 might be fatal.

17) Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

18) Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

19) Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

GROUND CLAMP

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 350, PART H)

GROUND CLAMPS

ELECTRIC SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

20) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product 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 liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,

��c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

��d) If the product 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 product to its normal operation,

��e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

��f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

21) 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.

22) Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24) Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installerʼs attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the ground system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Important Safety Instructions

Before Operating

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Digital HDTV Receiver Features

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Remote Control Battery Installation

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Front Panel

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Rear Panel

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Remote Control

Setup

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Connecting

The Set-Top Box

To A Terrestrial Antenna

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Connecting The Set-Top Box To A Digital HDTV Monitor (YPbPr inputs)

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Connecting The Set-Top Box To A HDMI Equipment

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Connecting The Set-Top Box To A DVI Equipment

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Connecting The Set-Top Box To An Analog TV Set

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Connecting The Set-Top Box To Audio Equipment

Operating

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Explanation Of Available Display Modes

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Choosing A Digital Sound Format (Dolby Digital Or PCM)

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Multiple Audio Language Tracks

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Setting The Time Zone

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Setting The Time And Date

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Using Auto Power-On

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Using Auto Power-Off

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Using The Sleep Timer

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Setting Daylight Savings

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Viewing Current Channel Information

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Using The EPG (Electronic Program Guide)

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Changing The MENU Language

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Adjusting The MENUʼs Opacity

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Setting Up The DTV CC Display

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V-chip Lock

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Additional Remote Control Functions

Troubleshooting and Warranty

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Troubleshooting Guide

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Specifications

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Warranty

A Quick Start

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Display Menu (OSD)

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Set Up Antenna Input

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Channel Scanning

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Editing Memorized Channels

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Verify The Signal Strength Of Digital Channels

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Selecting Your Screen Format

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Display Modes

Important Safety Information

lease read ownerʼs manual carefully before operating your Accurian HDTV receiver.

A Quick Start

How To Receive The Best Terrestrial Digital TV Signal - A Quick Start

Congratulations! You have just purchased HDTV receiver representing the latest in DTV (Digital Television) technology for receiving Terrestrial/ Over-The-Air DTV signals. Over-the-air DTV signals include both High Definition (HDTV) and Standard Definition (SDTV) broadcasts. DTV broadcasts also allow you to receive Dolby Digital surround sound and multicasting of minor (sub) channels all for absolutely free! Unlike cable or satellite, there are no subscription fees charged to receive local HDTV programming.

Terrestrial DTV channels are proliferating rapidly. For example, the number of terrestrial DTV broadcast stations tripled in the Year 2002, from 225 to 779. As of May 2004, there are now 1216 stations broadcasting DTV. DTV signals are now being broadcasted in markets that include

99.69 percent of the 106 million U.S. TV households. 85.75 percent of U.S. TV households are in markets with 5 or more broadcasters airing DTV and 65.73 percent are in markets with 8 or more transmitting DTV signal. All broadcasters have been currently mandated, by the FCC, to transmit DTV (ATSC) signal as opposed to the previously common analog (NTSC) signal by the end of 2006, or when 85 percent of U.S. TV households have DTV signal penetration.

How can you find out which stations in your area are broadcasting in DTV and what kind of antenna system you will need? Please follow these next simple steps:

Step 1: Find What DTV Channels are Available in Your Area.

We suggest the following two websites:

http://www.titantv.com

http://www.antennaweb.org

The first site gives you local DTV channels, programming and station information. The second website gives you station information, antenna selection suggestions and detailed antenna pointing information for both your DTV and analog TV signals.

Both websites are very easy to use. You can just input your zip code and obtain most of the information you need. However, itʼs advisable to input your detailed address, especially on www.antennaweb.org because the site uses sophisticated software that takes into account topographical data supplied by the US Geographical Survey for each specified address.

A Quick Start

Step 2: Selecting Your Antenna.

After noting all available DTV channels in your area from the websites above, a suitable antenna must be selected.

a. Can I use my existing analog TV Antenna?

If you receive good noise free, ghost free signals on your analog channels, especially UHF channels (most DTV signals are transmitted on UHF), you MAY be able to use your existing antenna system. In this case, to feed the TV signals to both the set-top box and your existing TV/VCR system, you will need to use a signal splitter (see Page 18). Passive signal splitters cause loss which can degrade the signal. If needed, contact your local RadioShack store for an Amplified 2-way splitter that will not degrade the signal.

b. Can I use an indoor set-top antenna?

In strong signal areas, without reflection problems, this may be satisfactory, but is not recommended. Your local RadioShack store sells antennas for cases where an indoor antenna is suitable.

c. Do I need an antenna upgrade?

If (a) and (b) are not satisfactory, then you need an antenna upgrade. Consult with your local RadioShack store.

d. Choosing a new Antenna System:

If all available DTV transmissions are from approximately the same direction, the installation should be simple and inexpensive. The websites can help with choice of antenna and pointing details. Ideally, antennas should be mounted high (e.g. on a chimney) and clear of obstructions. An attic installation may be satisfactory. If available DTV transmissions are from different directions, then either a motorized antenna (with a rotator) or an “area special” antenna system is required. You can purchase antenna rotators from your local RadioShack store or a professional antenna installer. Area special antennas are best handled by professional antenna installers..

Step 3: Scan and Store DTV Channels into Your HDTV Receiver.

Once you have installed your antenna and rotator (if needed), you should use the information you collected from the above websites and point your antenna towards the direction where there are the largest number of DTV stations. If there are no previous channels stored in your HDTV receiver, the factory default settings will have the unit automatically scan for channels when turned on. Otherwise, use the AUTO SCAN MENU, followed by the RESCAN function (see page 27 of this manual) of the HDTV receiver to find and store all these stations into the receiver. Then, if necessary, rotate your antenna towards the direction where there are the second largest numbers of DTV stations and select the UPDATE function in the AUTO SCAN menu to add new channels only and store the previously scanned channels. Do not use the RESCAN function, because it will erase the previously stored channels. Continue the process until you store all channels you are capable of receiving.

After these simple steps, you are now ready to enjoy crisp, clear, and FREE terrestrial/over-the-air DTV programming!

Before Operating

Digital HDTV Receiver Features

Remote Control Battery Installation

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Remote Control

Before Operating

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Dolby digital ( )

Digital HDTV Receiver Features

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High resolution picture quality

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Filtering

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Closed caption service

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Various inputs and outputs

Experience picture quality clearer than a DVD with High Definition digital broadcasts.

DTV broadcasts eliminates noise and snow experienced in analog TV signals.

If provided by the broadcaster, closed caption service can be viewed in multiple languages.

Supports a RF 75ohm coaxial input with various outputs such as composite, component, S-video and digital audio (coaxial & optical).

Broadcast time and contents of program can be viewed in the user-friendly Electronic Program Guide if information is transmitted by broadcasters.

Supports programs broadcasted in Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound.

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EPG

Electronic Program Guide

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HDMI( )

Supports HDMI Video/Audio output.

Before Operating

1. 2. 3.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Press and detach battery cover on the back of the remote control.

Install 2 AAA batteries + and

- aligned correctly.

Replace the battery cover.

Before Operating

Front Panel

Front panel controls and LEDs.

Channel Display - Displays major and minor (sub) channel being viewed.

i.e. “7-1” indicates that the major channel is 7 and the minor channel is 1.

LED -

When the receiver is powered on , the LED indicator light green. In standy mode, LED light is red.

MENU - Press to display the OSD (on-screen display).�

SEL - Press to make a selection when using the on-screen menu.

EXIT - Press to exit from any on-screen display.

Standby / on - Press to turn power on or off.

Left / Right / Up / Down - Use to change channels or to move cursor about the on-screen menus.

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Before Operating

Rear Panel

Rear panel jacks.

RF Antenna INPUT (75 Ohm) - Connect the outdoor/indoor antenna here. Connect cable in the event that a local cable provider is passing 8VSB signal through their system. Service Port (RS232C) -DO NOT USE THIS PORT AT ANY TIME! For service only. VIDEO OUT (CVBS) - Connect to a TV with video inputs. Use this output for conventional TVʼs without S-video or component input. DTV COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr) - Connect to the Y-Pb-Pr digital video input of a digital compatible TV set (or the Y-Pb-Pr inputs of some other video component). SPDIF Output (Coaxial) - Connect to digital (coaxial) input of TV or audio equipment. S-VIDEO OUTPUT - Connect to a TV with S-video inputs. Use this output for conventional TV sets without component video inputs. Left/Right ANALOG-AUDIO OUTPUTS - Connect these terminals to the analog audio inputs of a TV set (i.e., to a TV that has jacks for L/R inputs). Or, connect

these terminals to the L/R inputs of a separate audio component.

SPDIF Output(Fiber optic connector) - Connect to digital (optical) input of TV or audio equipment. HDMI out - Connect to TV or Receiverʼs input that support HDMI. Resolution Format Selector - Switches between 1080i (interlaced scanning), 720p (progressive scanning) and 480p (progressive scanning) for use with component outputs. Power Cable - Connect the AC Power 100V ~ 240V into power source.

“ANALOG TV OUT” outputs are displayed in 480i format only.

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Before Operating

Remote Control

Remote control review.

Power:Turns the HDTV receiver On and Off.

Channel-Number Buttons:Press to directly tune to a particular channel.

CC:Press to turn On or Off the CC service, or toggle through available

languages, if available from the broadcaster.

ASPECT (Picture Display Mode):Press to select picture display mode

for best viewing. Picture display modes consist of Nomal, Wide and Zoom views.

Previous Channel:Press to alternate between the current channel and the

last channel that was viewed.

Channel up and down/Navigation:Press to change channels and

navigate through the on-screen menus.

Back:Press to return to the previous menu.

METER (Signal Quality Information):

Press to view signal strength of the current channel.

Sleep:Press to set the turn off time.

Mute:Press to turn off the sound. Press again to restore the sound.

AUDIO (Multitrack Sound):

Press to select available “multitracks,” or audio languages. Depending on the particular broadcast, one or more foreign language translations may be available.

FREEZE: Press to freeze the current picture. Press again to resume motion.

FAV-CH (Favorite Channel):Press to switch to your favorite channel(s).

Program Guide:Press to display the on-screen, Electronic Program Guide (EPG).

SEL (Channel Info):While using the on-screen menus, press to select (or change)

a particular function. In viewing state, press SEL to bring up the Channel Info Banner with station and program infomation of current channel.

MENU:Press to display the on-screen menus, or to exit the menu-screen.

Help:Press to view help information on functions in the menu state.

CH-DEL (Channel Delete):Press to delete the current channel.

CH-ADD (Channel Add):Press to add the current channel.

DISP (Current Channel Number): Press to display the current channel number.

EXIT:Press to exit from any on-screen display.

Set Up

Connecting The Set-Top Box To A Terrestrial Antenna

Connecting The Set-Top Box To A Digital HDTV Monitor (YPbPr inputs)

Connecting The Set-Top Box To A HDMI Equipment

Connecting The Set-Top Box To A DVI Equipment Connecting The Set-Top Box To An Analog TV Set

Connecting The Set-Top Box To Audio Equipment

Set Up

Connecting The Set-Top Box To A Terrestrial Antenna

Connect the “Antenna” coaxial cable to the antenna input jack of the set-top box.

- Do NOT bend/crease the coaxial cable. Bending of cable will hamper signal transfer.

- Use a HDTV amplifier to boost signal strength.

- Use a 2-way splitter to feed both the HDTV receiver and your TV/VCR. This will allow your TV to continue to receive analog (NTSC), or non-digital, signals/channels.

Spanish Quick Start Guide is being created on www.radioshack.com.

Set Up

Connecting The Set-Top Box To A Digital HDTV Monitor (YPbPr Inputs)

1. Connect a component (YPbPr) video cable from “DTV OUT” jacks of the HDTV set-top box to the input jacks of your HDTV monitor/set/projector.

2. Connect an audio cable from the audio output jacks of the HDTV set-top box to the audio input jacks of your HDTV monitor/set/projector.

- Use digital audio input/output for better audio quality.

3. Select resolution output format of the HDTV set-top box to correspond to the resolution of your HDTV monitor/set/projector.)

Set Up

Connecting The Set-Top Box To A HDMI(Video+Audio) Equipment

Connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI output jack of the HDTV set-top box to the HDMI input jack of the your HDTV monitor/sets/projector.

If a standard definition digital TV(480p resolution) is connected to the HDMI port, the output will automatically be set to standard definition(480p resolution), not high definition.

If the Accurian is connected to HDMI TV, the aspect ratio shall be automatically adjusted to those of the screen(16:9 or 4:3).

Set Up

Connecting The Set-Top Box To A DVI Equipment

1. Connect the HDMI to DVI cable from the HDMI output jacks of the HDTV set-top box to the DVI input jacks of your HDTV monitor/set/projector.

2. Connect an audio cable from the audio output jacks of the HDTV set-top box to the audio input jacks of your HDTV monitor/set/projector.

- Use digital audio input/output for better audio quality.

3. Select resolution output format of the HDTV set-top box to correspond to the resolution of your HDTV monitor/set/projector.

For the screen which HDCP(High Definition Copy Protection) is not supportive, thereʼs a chance for Video Output to fail.

Set Up

Connecting The Set-Top Box To An Analog TV Set

1. Connect a video cable from the “ANALOG TV OUT” video outputs of the HDTV set-top box to the video input of your analog TV.

- Use S-video for higher quality video.

2. Connect an audio cable from the audio output of the HDTV set-top box to the audio input of your analog TV.

The “ANALOG TV OUT” video feed is in 480i display format.

Set Up

1. When connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital), connect an audio cable (coaxial or optical) between the “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of the HDTV set-top box and the input (coaxial or optical) of your digital audio amplifier.

2. When connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby sound, connect the left and right audio out jacks from the HDTV set-top box to the left and right audio in jacks of your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system.

Connecting The Set-Top Box To Audio Equipment

Operating

Display Menu(OSD)

Set Up Antenna Input

Channel Scanning

Editing Memorized Channels

Verify The Signal Strength Of Digital Channels

Selecting Your Screen Format

Display Modes

Explanation Of Available Display Modes

Choosing A Digital Sound Format (Dolby Digital Or PCM)

Multiple Audio Language Tracks

Setting The Time Zone

Setting The Time And Date

Using Auto Power-On Using Auto Power-Off Using The Sleep Timer Setting Daylight Savings Viewing Current Channel Information Using The EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Changing The MENU Language Adjusting The MENUʼs Opacity Setting Up The DTV CC Display V-chip Lock Additional Remote Control Functions

Operating

Display Menu (OSD)

How to navigate through the OSD(On-Screen Display) Menu.

Display and close menu (OSD)

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the MENU button again or EXIT button to close the menu.

Navigating through menu

Move to desired content using the / / / button of remote control. Press the SEL or corresponding arrow buttons to move through tiers or to select a function.

You may use the “BACK” button on remote control to return to previous menu tier.

Operating

If you have 8VSB cable service available, you will need to ask your cable provider which cable standard (STD, HRC, or IRC) they are utilizing. In VERY LIMITED areas are there cable providers feeding 8VSB signal. Call your local cable service provider to inquire about availability.

Select “Channel” in the Menu

Press the MENU button. Press the / on the remote control to highlight the “Channel” icon and press the or SEL button.

How to select source input.

Set Up Antenna Input

Select input type

Press the / button on the remote control to select either “Air” for over-the-air DTV broadcasts or “Cable (8VSB)” to receive DTV broadcast through cable.

Select “Input Select”

Press the / button on the remote control to highlight the “Input Select” icon and the press the or SEL button.

Operating

- The HDTV Digital Receiver MUST be connected to an antenna in order to receive digital TV signals.

- Even if a particular channel is deleted from the memory, you can always tune to that channel directly by pressing the NUMBER buttons control to the stationʼs RF channel.

- “Update” scan is ideal for regions where station transmit towers are in different directions and require rotating of your antenna.

Select “Channel” in the menu

Press the MENU button. Press the / on the remote control to highlight the “Channel” icon and press the or SEL button.

Select “Auto Scan”

Press the / button on the remote control to highlight the “Auto Scan” icon and press the or SEL button.

How to scan and store channels.

Start auto scan

Channel Scanning

Select either: Rescan - To delete all previously stored channels and to store all channels found with current scan. Update - To keep all previously stored channels and to update your receiverʼs channel list with newly scanned channels only. If you want to stop the AutoScan during scanning, press the SEL button once more.

Operating

You may also manually add or delete current channels by utilizing the “CH-ADD” or “CH-DEL” buttons on the remote control when viewing the specific channel.

Select “Channel” in the menu

Press the MENU button. Press the / on the remote control to highlight the “Channel” icon and press the or SEL button.

Select “Channel Edit”

Press the / button on the remote control to highlight the “Channel Edit” icon and press the or SEL button.

Editing Memorized Channels

Channel edit

Press the arrow button on the remote control to move to desired channel and press the SEL button to activate or deactivate the channel on your channel list or add or delete from your favorite list. Press the button to move the cursor to Save/Cancel.

How to edit your channel list and your favorite channels list.

Operating

How to view the signal strength meter to help you adjust your antenna system.

Verify The Signal Strength Of Digital Channels

- You may also view the signal meter by pressing the “METER” button on the remote.

- Digital channels will either have exellent reception or none at all. It is quite unlike analog reception, which can vary in reception quality from snowy to clear.

Select “Channel” in the menu

Press the MENU button. Press the / on the remote control to highlight the “Channel” icon and press the or SEL button.

Select “Signal Strength”

Press the / button on the remote control to highlight the “Signal strength” icon.

Operating

The aspect ratio of your TV/monitor plus the broadcasterʼs feed will determine what various Display Modes can be performed.

Selecting Your Screen Format

How to select the correct screen format according to your TV/monitor/projectorʼs aspect ratio.

Select “A/V” in the menu

Press the MENU button. Press the / on the remote control to highlight the “A/V” icon and press the or SEL button.

Select “Monitor Select”

Press the / button on the remote control to highlight the “Monitor Select” icon and press the or SEL button.

Aspect ratio

Press the / button on the remote control to select your monitor type either 4:3 (conventional) or 16:9 (widescreen) and press the SEL button.

Operating

- The availability of display mode format features depends on the resolution select and current broadcasting signal format.

- You may press the “ASPECT” button on the remote to toggle through available display mode options.

Display Modes

How to select available display modes.

Select “A/V” in the menu

Press the Menu button. Press the / on the remote control to highlight the “A/V” icon and press the or SEL button.

Select “Display Mode”

Press the / button on the remote control to highlight the “Display Mode” icon and press the or SEL button. Press the / button on the remote control to select a “Display Mode” among ʻNormalʼ, ʻWideʼ or ʻZoomʼ.

Normal/Wide/Zoom

Available display modes will be highlighted. Press the / buttons to choose desired mode and press the SEL button to select.

Operating

4:3 TV/Monitor/Projector

Explanation Of Available Display Modes

When the broadcaster is transmitting a 4:3 feed.

wide

normal

zoom

The “Normal” display mode is the only available option.

When the broadcaster is transmitting a 16:9 feed.

Wide, Normal, and Zoom display modes are all available.

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Wide : Choose this when receiving a 16:9 image and you want to see the original wide format. Letter boxing shrinks the picture so the entire

image will fit on the screen. Blank panels appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

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Normal : Choose this when you want the television to adjust the 16:9 image vertically so it fills your 4:3 screen. No blank panels will be added, and

the image is vertically stretched.

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Zoom : Choose this when receiving a 16:9 image and you want the wide movie format to fill the entire screen. Outer portions of image are cropped, or cut.

wide

normal

zoom

Somtimes broadcasters fill a 16:9 aspect ratio feed with vertical bars on the left and right of a 4:3 image. You will then see blank vertical panels in “Wide” or “Normal” mode. In case of, “zoom” mode allow to see full image without vertical bars.

Denotes default viewing mode.

A/V

This is dependent upon aspect ratio of TV/monitor/projector and aspect ratio of broadcasterʼs feed.

Operating

Denotes default viewing mode.

16:9 Wide TV/Monitor/Projector.

When the broadcaster is transmitting a 4:3 feed.

Wide, Normal, and Zoom display modes are all available.

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Wide : If wide mode is selected, it stretches images horizontally, so the picture fills the 16:9 ratio screen.

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Normal : If this mode is selected, blank panels will be on the left and right side in the screen, so user can see 4:3 ratio image without distortion.

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Zoom : If zoom mode is selected, user can see zoomed image correspond with 16:9 screen. Outer portions of image are cropped.

When the broadcaster is transmitting a 16:9 feed.

Wide and Normal display modes are available.

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Wide : If wide mode is selected, user can watch optimal ratio image without distortion.

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Normal : If this mode is selected, it makes a 4:3 ratio image with blank panels on the left and right side, and stretches the image vertically.

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normal

zoom

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normal

zoom

A/V

Operating

Refer to ʻConnecting The Set-Top Box To Audio Equipmentʼ in regards to connecting to a digital audio amp.

Select “A/V” in the menu

Press the MENU button. Press the / on the remote control to highlight the “A/V” icon and press the or SEL button.

Choosing A Digital Sound Format (Dolby Digital Or PCM)

How to select your digital audio format.

Digital audio output mode set up

Press the / button on the remote control to select your digital audio transmission format (Dolby or PCM as appropriate to your particular equipment).

Select “Digital Audio”

Press the / button on the remote control to

highlight the “Digital Audio” icon and press the

or SEL button.

Operating

- If your selected default language is unavailable, the primary audio source will be heard only.

- If broadcaster does not transmit language identifier or broadcasts another language aside from English, Spanish or French, then available multiple track(s) are shown as Audio 1, Audio 2, etc.

- You may press “AUDIO” on the remote to toggle through available audio language options.

Select “A/V” in the menu

Press the MENU button. Press the / on the remote control to highlight the “A/V” icon and press the or SEL button.

Multiple Audio Language Tracks

How to select available audio languages.

Select “Audio Language”

Press the / button on the remote control to

highlight the “Audio Language” icon and press

the or SEL button.

Select language

Press the / button on the remote control to select “English”, “Spanish” or “French” as your default language.

Operating

Select “Time” in the menu

Press the MENU button. Press the / on the remote control to highlight the “Time” icon and press the or SEL button.

Select “Time Zone”

Press the / button on the remote control to highlight the “Time Zone” icon and press the or SEL button.

Time zone set

Press the / / / button on the remote control to highlight the Time Zone you are in and press the SEL button to save the setting.

Setting The Time Zone

Important: Time zone must be correctly set for all auto time functions to work properly.

Time

Operating

Select “Time” in the menu

Press the MENU button. Press the / on the remote control to highlight the “Time” icon and press the or SEL button.

Setting The Time And Date

Automatic date/time set up

Select AUTO by pressing the / button, and press the�SEL. Both date and time will be set up automatically if the broadcaster is transmitting the information.

How to set the current time and date via automatic or manual options.

Time

Select “Date/Time Set”

Press the / button on the remote control to highlight the “Date/Time Set” icon and press the or SEL button.

Operating

- Date/Time will be erased when power cord is unplugged or when power is not supplied.

- Auto time set function will work correctly only if broadcaster is transmitting the vaild information. If auto function dose not work try other channels or use manual time set.

- Correct time zone must be set for auto time set function to work properly.

Time

Manual date/time set up

Press the / button on the remote control to select ʻMANUALʼ and press the or SEL button. Use the arrows to set the year, month, date, and time. When the set up is finished, press the SEL button to save the setting.

Operating

Select “Auto Power-On”

Press the / button on the remote control to highlight the “Auto Power-On” icon and press the or SEL button.

Select “Time” in the Menu

Press the MENU button. Press the / on the remote control to highlight the “Time” icon and press the or SEL button.

Using Auto Power-On

Time

Auto power-on set up

Select ʻEverydayʼ or ʻOnceʼ by pressing the / button, and press the or SEL button to set up the time by pressing the NUMBER buttons. You must press the SEL before exiting to save the setting. Be sure to select “Off” if youʼd like to disable the “Auto Power-On” function.

Operating

Select “Auto Power-Off”

Press the / button on the remote control to highlight the “Auto Power-Off” icon and press the or SEL button.

Using Auto Power-Off

Select “Time” in the menu

Press the MENU button. Press the / on the remote control to highlight the “Time” icon and press the or SEL button then move to second stage.

Time

Auto power-off set up

Select ʻEverydayʼ or ʻOnceʼ by pressing the / button, and press the button to set up the time by pressing the NUMBER buttons. You must press the SEL before exiting to save the setting. Be sure to select “Offʼ if youʼd like to disable the “Auto” function.

Operating

Select “Time” in the menu

Press the MENU button. Press the / on the remote control to highlight the “Time” icon and press the or SEL button.

Sleep time set on/off

Press the / button on the remote control to move to desired time and press the SEL button. If “Off” is selected, the sleep timer will be canceled.

Using The Sleep Timer

The sleep timer may also be set by pressing the “SLEEP” button on the remote and toggling through the various times.

Time

Select “Sleep Timer”

Press the / button on the remote control to highlight the “Sleep Timer” icon and press the or SEL button.

Operating

Select “Time” in the menu

Press the MENU button. Press the / on the remote control to highlight the “Time” icon and press the or SEL button.

Daylight savings set

Press the / button on the remote control to select Auto, On, or Off and press the SEL button to save the settings.

Setting Daylight Savings

Select “Daylight Savings”

Press the / button on the remote control to highlight the “Daylight Savings” icon and press the or SEL button.

Auto means daylight savings is dependent on Broadcasterʼs feed.

Time

Operating

Viewing Current Channel Information

How to view the channel info banner to obtain quick information of program.

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��broadcaster

�� program title

�� telecasting time of

the program

�� current time

�� signal strength

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The Info banner shows

The major channel number and the sub/minor channel number. Station name. Program title. Program start and end time. The current time and date.

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The signal strength.

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To view the Info banner

Press the SEL on the remote contol while viewing program.

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To hide the Info banner

Press the SEL, BACK, EXIT, MENU, or wait 10 seconds and the display will disappear.

is highlighted when broadcast feed is 720p or 1080i resolution.

is highlighted when stereo is available. is highlighted when multilanguage audio tracks are available. is highlighted when digital close caption service is available. is highlighted when multi channel Dolby Digital surround sound is available.

Ch. Info

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Detailed information about a program

If “ ” mark is displayed in the EPG window, press the button to view detailed program information.

Operating

Using The EPG (Electronic Program Guide)

The HDTV receiver has an EPG(Electronic Program Guide) to help give you an overview of programming available. The EPG supplies program list, start and end times, and detailed information. (Availability and amount of program details is dependent upon broadcastʼs feed.)

EPG

Press the Arrow buttons on the remote control to navigate through the EPG.

- You may press the “EPG” button on the remote to view the EPG.

- To receive the EPG information from a broadcaster, you must flip to the specific channel to receive the broadcasterʼs PSIP(Program and System Information Protocol) to update the EPG (if available).

- Time must be set correctly for EPG to function properly.

EPG

SELECTING CHANNEL

Press the SEL button to directly tune to highlighted programming/channel.

Select “EPG” in the menu

Press the MENU button. Press the / on the remote control to

highlight the “EPG” icon and press the or SEL button.

Operating

Select langauge

Press the / button on the remote control to select either “English” or “Spanish” as the text language for the OSD MENU.

Changing The MENU Language

How to change MENU language to either English or Spanish.

Select “Function” in the menu

Press the MENU button. Press the / on the remote control to

highlight the “Function” icon and press the or SEL button.

Function

Select “Menu Language”

Press the / buttons on the remote control to highlight the “Menu Language” icon and press the or SEL button.

Operating

Choose level of opacity

Press the / button on the remote control to select the desired transparency and press the SEL button.

Select “Opacity”

Press the / button on the remote control to highlight the “Opacity” icon and press the or SEL button.

Select “Function” in the menu

Press the MENU button. Press the / on the remote control to highlight the “Function” icon and press the or SEL button.

Adjusting The MENUʼs Opacity

Function

How to change the OSD MENUʼs transparency.

Select “CC Display”

Press the / button on the remote control to highlight the “CC Display” icon and press the or SEL button.

Select “Function” in the menu

Press the MENU button. Press the / on the remote control to highlight the “Function” icon and press the or SEL button.

Pen Style

Press the / button on remote control to highlight “Pen Style” and press the SEL button. Then use the arrows to highlight selection and press the SEL button to store settings.

Setting Up The DTV CC Display

Function

Operating

How to manipulate text, background border, and position of closed captions.

Operating

Color & Effects

Press the / button on remote control to highlight “Color & Effect” and press the SEL button. Then use arrows to adjust desired settings and press the SEL button to store settings.

Font Style

Press the / button on remote control to highlight “Font Style” and press the SEL button. Then use the arrows to highlight selection and press the SEL button to store settings.

Character Edge

Press the / button on remote control to highlight “Character Edge” and press the SEL button. Then use the / button to highlight selection and press the SEL button to store settings.

Caption Location

Press the / button on remote control to highlight “Caption Location” and press the SEL button. Then use the / button to choose desired location and press the SEL button to select.

Function

Operating

Select “V-Chip”

Press the / button on the remote control to highlight the “V-Chip” icon and press the or SEL button. PIN prompt will appear.

Select “Function” in the menu

Press the MENU button. Press the / on the remote control to highlight the “Function” icon and press the or SEL button.

Enter the PIN

Enter your PIN number by pressing the NUMBER buttons on the remote control. The default code is “0000”.

V-chip Lock

Function

How to control access to program via a 4 digit code and ratings.

Operating

Rating Control

Press the Arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the item that you want to lock or unlock and press the SEL button. After setting locks press the button to move to Save/Cancel prompt and press the SEL button to save or cancel.

Function

Select “Rating Control”

While in the V-Chip menu, press the / button on the remote control to highlight the “Rating Control” icon and press the SEL button. The Rating Control Settings window will appear.

V-Chip Lock

Press the / button on the remote control to highlight selection and press the SEL button to store setting. If you want to use the rating control, “Lock” should be selected.

Operating

Change PIN

Enter and re-enter your new PIN by pressing the NUMBER buttons on the remote control.

Function

Change PIN selection

Press the / button on the remote control to highlight the “Change PIN” icon and press the SEL button. Change PIN menu will appear.

Operating

If you forget the PIN, look in the trouble shooting guide to key in the master PIN.

Important Notes About Parental Locks.

Explanation of the MPAA and TV(FCC) Rating Systems:

TV(FCC) Age-Based Ratings

TV-MA Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic and explicit sexual

content. TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence. TV-PG Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.

TV-G General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations. TV-Y7 Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or comedic violence, or may

frighten children under the age of seven. TV-Y All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2~6.

TV(FCC) Content Category V : Violence. S : Sexual content. L : Offensive language. D : Dialogue...sexual innuendo. FV : Fantasy or cartoon violence.

MPAA Rating System (Movies) G : General audience. No restriction. PG : Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 : Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. R : Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. NC-17 : No one 17 and under admitted. X : Adults only.

Function

Operating

Additional Remote Control Functions

FREEZE

Press the FREEZE button on the remote control to freeze current frame.

Cancel FREEZE

Press the FREEZE button on the remote control once more to release frozen frame and resume with live broadcast feed.

Help Button

Press the HELP button on remote while in the OSD MENU to view help information in regards to specific function in MENU.

Remote

Programming a Universal Remote

Your HDTV receiver can be controlled by most Universal Remote Controls by programming your universal remote with a Pioneer Cable Box code.

Troubleshooting and Warranty

Troubleshooting Guide

Specifications

Warranty

Troubleshooting and Warranty

Troubleshooting Guide

If you are having difficulty with your HDTV receiver, below are a few troubleshooting guides to follow. If problems persist, please call your RadioShack store for further assistance.

No Power.

- Check to make sure the power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and without damage.

Intermittent signal

or no signal.

- Make sure your antenna is connected and without damage.

- The antenna signal strength maybe low. Check the signal meter on the receiver to see if youʼre receiving ample signal. If not, adjust your antenna system.

- If you are using a powered antenna, make sure the power boost is on.

- Make sure the correct resolution format compatible with your monitor is selected.

Poor or no sound.

- Check to make sure the audio cables are connected properly and without damage.

- Make sure the MUTE function is Not ʻOnʼ on your TV, HDTV Receiver, or audio receiver.

Picture is distorted.

- Make sure the correct aspect ratio is selected.

- Make sure the correct format is selected.

- Make sure the video cables are connected properly and without damage.

Remote control does

not work.

- Make sure you have fresh batteries installed properly into the remote control.

- Operate the remote within 23 ft of the HDTV Receiver.

- Remove any obstruction from the HDTV Receiverʼs sensor.

Youʼve forgotten the

V-chip lock password.

- Enter the master PIN “0000”

Symptoms

Possible Solutions

Troubleshooting and Warranty

MPEG-2 MP@HL (HDTV), MPEG-2 MP@ML (SDTV)

Supports all (18) ATSC formats

1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i (CVBS, S-Video)

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Audio

Dolby

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Functions

Terrestrial: Channel 2~69 Cable: Channel 1~135

DTV (ATSC)

English, Spanish

Support

16:9/4:3, Wide/Normal/Zoom

�Input Output Terminals

IEC 169-2, Female (F-type), 75 Ohms

1 CVBS (Composite), 1 S-Video

2 x Lt/Rt

Component (Y/Pb/Pr), Lt, Rt, HDMI

Fiber Optic, Coaxial

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Others

Specifications

Coding Algorithm

Decoding Algorithm

Display Format

Dolby Digital

Antenna Input

Video Output

Audio Out

DTV Output

Digital Audio Output

Band Corverage

Broadcasting

standard

On Screen

Display

EPG

Display Format

Selection

Remote Controller Unit

Power Requirement

Power Consumption

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weight

Requires DC 1.5V AAA battery x 2

100~240 VAC, 47~63 Hz

22W (Max)

14.6”(W) X 2.3”(H) X 10.4”(D)

4.5lbs

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Troubleshooting and Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for 90 (ninety) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. For complete warranty details and exclusions, check with your local RadioShack store.

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