user manual
STB7766C
www.RCAav.com
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION |
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK |
DO NOT OPEN |
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to cause an electric shock.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this owner’s manual.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS ON OR NEAR THIS UNIT.
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Equipment tested for compliance as a complete unit
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 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 this 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 or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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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 manufacturer’s 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 notdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarized 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 AC power 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 with a car t, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed 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.
Portable Cart
Warning
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 the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has 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.
ACCESSORIES
AC Adapter ............................................................................................................................... |
x 1 |
Remote Control .......................................................................................................................... |
x 1 |
AAA Batteries (for Remote Control) ............................................................................................... |
x 2 |
RF Cable ................................................................................................................................... |
x 1 |
CONTENTS
Safety Precautions ...................................... |
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Important Safety Instructions..................... |
2 |
Accessories ................................................. |
2 |
Contents....................................................... |
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Remote Control............................................ |
3 |
Quick Start Guide ..................................... |
4-5 |
Control Reference Guide ......................... |
6-7 |
Connections................................................. |
8 |
Connecting a TV (using the RF cable)........... |
8 |
Connecting a TV (using the AV cable)........... |
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Power Supply ............................................... |
9 |
Using the AC Power Adapter ........................ |
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Turning on the Unit ....................................... |
9 |
Dolby Digital .................................................. |
9 |
Basic Operation......................................... |
10 |
Searching for Channels Automatically |
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Viewing the TV Channel ............................ |
10 |
Adjusting the Volume ................................... |
10 |
Viewing the Information ............................... |
10 |
View Signal.................................................. |
10 |
On-Screen Menu Settings......................... |
11 |
Channel List............................................... |
11 |
AV Settings................................................. |
11 |
Ratings .................................................. |
12 -13 |
Closed Captioning..................................... |
14 |
Settings ...................................................... |
14 |
Display 16:9 Contents ............................... |
15 |
Watching Non-Digital TV ........................... |
15 |
Closed Captioning on the Converter Box. 16 |
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Maintenance............................................... |
17 |
Troubleshooting Guide ............................. |
17 |
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REMOTE CONTROL
•Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit.
•When there is a strong ambient light source, the performance of the infrared REMOTE SENSOR may be degraded, causing unreliable operation.
•The recommended effective distance for remote operation is about 16 feet (5 meters).
To Install Batteries
1. Open the battery door.
2. Insert two AAA batteries.
Battery Replacement
When the batteries become weak, the operating distance of the remote control is greatly reduced and you will need to replace them.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Notes:
•If the remote control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid corrosion damage caused by battery leakage.
•Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix ALKALINE, standard (CARBON-ZINC) or rechargeable (NICKEL-CADMIUM) batteries.
•Always remove batteries as soon as they become weak.
•Weak batteries can leak and severely damage the remote control.
•WARNING: Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Batteries may explode or leak.
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QUICK START GUIDE
STEP 1: CONNECTIONS
When this converter box is powered on, digital signals from the ANTENNA RF IN jack are converted to analog signals and output from the TV RF OUT jack or the VIDEO OUT jack.
When this converter box is in standby state, analog RF TV signals pass through the box and output from the TV RF OUT jack.
Option One: Using the RF Cable to Connect a TV
1.Connect an antenna cable to the RF IN terminal on the rear of the unit.
2.Use the RF cable (included) to connect the unit and TV/Monitor.
3.Use the AC adapter (included) to connect a suitable wall outlet.The supplied 9V adapter operates on AC 100-120V ~ 50/60Hz.
4.Turn on your TV and switch TV’s channel selection to CH3.
Note:
•If a local TV Station happens to broadcast on CH3, we recommend you switch the unit’s Output Channel to Channel 4 (and switch TV to CH4), following the instructions on Page 12.
Rear of TV
Option Two: Using the AV Cable to Connect a TV
1.Connect an antenna cable to the RF IN terminal on the rear of the unit.
2.Use the AV Cable (not included) to connect the unit and TV/Monitor.
3.Use the AC adapter (included) to connect a suitable wall outlet.The supplied 9V adapter operates on AC 100-120V ~ 50/60Hz.
4.Turn on your TV and follow the instructions included with it to select the “AV IN” function.
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QUICK START GUIDE
STEP 2: TURNING ON THE UNIT
1.While the AC adapter is connected and the unit is in standby mode, power will be consumed and the power indicator is RED.
2.Press the 
STANDBY/ON button to turn on the unit. The power indicator is GREEN.
STEP 3: SETTING THE OSD LANGUAGE
1.The right screen can be seen on your TV when the correct channel is chosen.
2.If you can't see the right screen on your TV set, please check: if the converter box has been turned on or if you have correctly connected the TV set with the Converter Box.
3.Use the 
/ 
button then press the ENTER button, or press 1 (for English), 2 (for Spanish) or 3 (for French) to select the menu language.
Language
Choose the language to be used in the menu system.
English-1_Menu text is displayed in English.
Español-2_El texto del menúse exhibe en español.
Français-3_Le texte des menus est affichè en français.
[
]Move,[Enter]Choose
STEP 4: SEARCHING FOR CHANNELS AUTOMATICALLY
1.Press 1 button on the remote control to start automatic channel search.
2.When the scan finishes, the Channel List menu displays the found channels.
Channel Scan
Channel scan will search for channels available in your area.you may have to re-adjust the antenna and
retry the scan to capture all available channels.
Begin-1_Start channel search.
Done-2_ Show channel list.
Total number of discovered channels: 0
[Exit]Exit,[Menu]Back,[
]Move,[Enter]Choose
STEP 5: VIEWING THE TV CHANNEL
There are two methods to view your desired channel.
Method 1: The Channel List shows after scanning, press 
/ 
button to highlight a channel and press ENTER to start viewing.
Method 2: Press the CH+/CH- buttons to select a channel, or press the number button on the remote to select the channel you want to watch.
Please read the Instruction Manual for further details on using the Converter Box.
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