Quick Start Guide
DTA809
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Congratulations on purchasing your new RCA Digital TV Converter Box.
Please read these instructions for quick tips on using the unit.
About Digital TV
Digital TV is a new broadcast system for TV stations intended to replace the analog NTSC television system in the United
States. The technical standard for Digital T V is de ned by the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC).
Digital channels
An advantage of digital TV broadcasting is that each broadcaster can now send multiple channels. For example, a broadcaster
might send the main program on channel 8-1 with a weather channel on channel 8-2. To view the weather on that station,
just press the number “8”, then the “dash” button, and then the number “2”. The standard format of digital channel numbers
consists of two groups of numbers (2-digit and 1-digit) and separated by a dash (e.g. 12-3).
Receiving digital signals
The Digital TV signal is di erent from the analog NTSC signal. A good signal strength is required to successfully receive and
decode Digital TV broadcasts. Unlike analog broadcasts, which may show a “fuzzy ” image with a weak signal, Digital TV
images may “break up” or not display at all if the signal is too weak. If your Digital TV signal is weak, you may need to purchase
a more powerful antenna to improve reception.
In general, a simple indoor antenna connected to the DTA809 Digital TV Converter Box is su cient for receiving Digital TV.
However, some areas may require the use of a more powerful antenna. If you nd you are not receiving local stations or the
signal is weak, you should switch to a “Smart Antenna” or an outdoor antenna. The Smart Antenna is a new type of steerable
antenna without any moving parts and is highly recommended. This Converter Box is compatible for connection with a
Smart Antenna.
Step 1: Installation
The Converter Box can be installed either horizontally or vertically. The left side of the Converter Box can be rotated as a stand
for vertical installation. You must adequately ventilate the product. Refer to your user manual for the ventilation requirement.
Bottom view
Vertical installation (recommended) Horizontal installation
Step 2: Connections
Option 1: Basic connection to TV
(Optional)
From antenna
Tip:
Using the optional Audio/Video cable
connection provides better picture quality in
case your TV set has Audio/Video input available.
AC120V
60Hz
Connect your existing antenna cable to the
1
ANTENNA IN jack of the Converter Box.
Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) from the
2
OUTPUT TO T V jack of the Converter Box to the
ANTENNA jack of the TV set.
Slide the CH3/CH4 selector on the back of the
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Converter Box to the channel that is not in use in
your area. The Converter Box will send its video signal
to either Channel 3 or 4 on your TV.
Connect the Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from
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the AUDIO / VIDEO output jacks (yellow, white, red)
of the Converter Box to the Audio/Video IN jacks on
the TV set. If there are more than two sets of Audio/
Video jacks on the TV set, connect only either INPUT1
or INPUT2 to those of your converter box.
Connect the AC power cable of the Converter Box to
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a suitable wall outlet.
Note:
You may choose to connect the RF coaxial cable
to TV, or Audio/Video cables to T V, or both the
RF coaxial cable and AV cables to TV.
Option 2 : If you also need to connect your VCR
Connect your existing antenna cable to the
1
ANTENNA IN jack of the Converter Box.
Connect the RF coaxial cable* (supplied) from the
2
OUTPUT TO T V jack of the Converter Box to the
ANTENNA IN jack of the VCR.
Connect the RF coaxial cable* (not supplied) from the
3
ANTENNA OUT jack of the VCR to the ANTENNA IN
jack of the TV set.
Slide the CH3/CH4 selector on the back of the VCR to
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the channel that is not in use in your area. The VCR will
send its video signal to either Channel 3 or 4 on your TV.
Slide the CH3/CH4 selector on the back of the
AC120V
60Hz
From antenna
* You can also use Audio/Video cables (similar to option 1) if the connection jacks are available on the VCR and T V.
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Converter Box to the channel that is not being used
by the VCR; e.g., if you set the VCR selector to CH3,
slide the Converter Box selector to CH4.
Connect the AC power cable of the Converter Box to
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a suitable wall outlet.
Note:
The SMART ANTENNA IN jack lets you connect a Smart Antenna. Refer to the antenna’s user manual for proper connection.
Smart Antenna provides improved reception. For more information, please consult your TV dealer.
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Step 3: Initial setup of the Converter Box
1. Pres s BOX on the remote control to turn on the
Converter Box. The indicator on front panel will turn
yellow (ON mode) form red (STANDBY mode).
• Make sure your TV is on the correct channel (either 3 or
4) or VIDEO mode.
Refer to your TV manual for further instructions.
• The following screen can be seen on your TV when the
correct channel is chosen.
• If you cannot see the above screen on your TV set,
check if :
a) the converter box has been turned on,
b) your TV is on the correct channel (either 3 or 4) or
VIDEO mode. Refer to your TV manual for further
instructions.
c) you have correctly connected the TV set with the
Converter Box.
• If you still do not see the above screen, follow the
following steps to reset the Converter Box to factory
reset status:
- From the “No Signal” screen, press MENU key ;
- Press “5”, “6”, “ 2” then you should see the above screen
and please continue the setup.
2. Press 1 (for English), 2 (for Spanish) or 3 (for French) to
select the menu language.
3. Press 1 to start automatic channel search.
• When the scan nishes, the Channel List menu displays
the found channels.
• Reposition the antenna and perform the automatic
channel scan again if you cannot find all available
channels by pressing MENU key.
• The Converter Box is also compatible with Smart
Antennas which can provide improved reception over
standard indoor antennas.
• If a Smart Antenna is connected, press 1 for Quick Scan
or 2 for Full Scan. A full scan with Smart Antenna may
take around 40-50 minutes.
4. The Channel List is displayed once scanning is nished
Press
or to select channel and OK to start viewing.
Your Converter Box is now ready for use!
Tip:
To continue to view non-digital TV broadcasts,
if available, press the BOX
place the Converter Box in stand-by mode (red
light), then switch your TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending
on which channel the Converter’s CH3/CH4 selector
switch is set to).
You must have the RF coaxial cable connected to your TV
input, in order to watch non-digital TV broadcasts.
on your remote to
Please read the User Manual for further details
on using the Converter Box.
Step 4: (Optional) Program the remote control to control your TV set
You can control T V sets of all major brands after programming the Converter Box remote control.
For detail instructions, please refer to your user manual.
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Display 16:9 contents
When receiving a 16:9 digital broadcast signal, DTA809 Digital TV Converter will convert the 16:9 picture to t a 4:3 TV screen.
Use the “Picture” setting to select among two conversion modes.
Fullscreen Mode (Default)
This mode uses the entire screen of your TV, but the left and right end of the picture will be removed.
Fullscreen
Widescreen Mode
The entire 16:9 picture will be displayed on your TV, but there will be unused areas (black bars) along the top and bottom
edges of your TV screen.
Widescreen
Using a 16:9 TV with the Digital TV Converter
It is recommended that you use the Widescreen option to avoid cropping the picture.
Most 16:9 TVs o er various modes for displaying 4:3 pictures, experiment to nd the best setting.
To select the Fullscreen or Widescreen modes
1. Press MENU on the remote.
2. Select “AV Settings”
3. Select “Picture”
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