Uniden HD6000 Owner's Manual

Safety First

Please review the following safety precautions. If this is your first time to use a digital receiver, then read this manual before installing or using this receiver. If the receiver is not functioning properly, please contact your local distributor or system installer.

The lightening symbol in a triangle is used to alert you to the presence of dangerous voltages inside the receiver that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of electric shock to anyone opening the case. It is also used to indicate improper installation or handling of the receiver that could damage the electrical system in the receiver or in other equipment attached to the receiver. The exclamation point in a triangle is used to alert you to important operating and maintenance instructions. Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury to you or damage to the receiver.

Be careful with electricity:

Power outlet: To prevent electric shock, make sure the electrical plug used on the receiver’s

power cord matches the electrical outlet used to supply power to the receiver. Connect the power cord only to a power source that operates at 100~240 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz.

Power plug: If a three-prong power plug is provided with the receiver, make sure it is used

with a properly grounded three-wire power socket.

Power cord: Make sure the power cord is routed so that it will not be stepped on or pinched

by heavy items.

Power overloading: Avoid overloading electrical outlets or extension cords, which otherwise

could result in electric shock or fire.

Lightning: For protection from lightning, or when the receiver is left unattended for a long

period, disconnect it from the power source.

Protect other equipment: Unplug the receiver before connecting any other equipment,

especially the antenna. Connect all equipment to the receiver before plugging any power cords to the power source.

WARNING!

RISK OF ELECTRICAL

SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL

SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE

INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

PERSONNEL

Also follow these precautions:

Ventilation: Do not block the ventilation slots on the receiver, or place any heavy object on top

of it. Blocking the airflow could damage the receiver. Arrange components so that air can flow freely around the receiver. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation if the receiver is placed in a stand. Put the receiver in a properly ventilated area, away from direct sunlight or any source of heat.

Overheating: Avoid stacking the receiver on top of a hot component such as a power

amplifier.

Risk of Fire: Do not place the receiver on top of any easily combustible material, such as

carpet or fabric.

Proper Connections: Make sure all cables and equipment are connected to the receiver as

described in this manual.

Object Entry: To avoid electric shock, never stick anything in the slots on the case or

remove the cover.

Water Exposure: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the receiver to rain

or moisture.

Plastic Protective Film: Receivers when shipped have a protective thin plastic film over the

Front Panel; this plastic film should be removed and discarded.

Trademark Information

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, “Dolby” and the

double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

DVB and the DVB logo are registered trademarks of the DVB project.

Table of Contents

Safety First............................................................................................................................................. 1

Table of Contents................................................................................................................................... 3

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Package Contents......................................................................................................................... 4

Key Features................................................................................................................................. 5

Parts of the Uniden HD6000 System..................................................................................................... 6

Front Panel ................................................................................................................................... 6

Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................... 7

Remote Control...................................................................................................................................... 8

System Installation............................................................................................................................... 10

Connecting to TV Monitor and Audio & Video Devices........................................................................ 10

Aspect Ratio Setting .............................................................................................................................11

Recommended Settings ..............................................................................................................11

Switching on for the First Time ............................................................................................................ 12

Viewing Channels ................................................................................................................................ 13

The Information Plate (or I-Plate) ............................................................................................... 13

Freeview EPG: Electronic Programme Guide ..................................................................................... 15

Main Menu Map ................................................................................................................................... 16

Main Menu ........................................................................................................................................... 17

Channels..................................................................................................................................... 17

Settings....................................................................................................................................... 18

Setup........................................................................................................................................... 21

System........................................................................................................................................ 23

Trouble Shooting.................................................................................................................................. 27

Glossary............................................................................................................................................... 29

Product Specification: .......................................................................................................................... 31

One Year Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................. 32

Introduction

The Uniden HD6000 Set-Top-Box is an MPEG-4 compliant High Definition (HD) receiver, capable

of receiving high definition and standard definition (SD) TV programmes from free-to-air terrestrial broadcasts (DVB-T) in accordance with the Freeview specification.

The user friendly On-Screen-Display (OSD) allows you to setup your receiver to enjoy both high and standard definition channels with crystal clear picture and stereo sound quality.

Package Contents

Unpack the receiver and verify that all of the following items are included.

NOTE

HD6000 High Definition (HD) MPEG-4 Terrestrial Receiver

Remote Control Unit (with 2x AAA batteries)

Owner’s manual

AC adapter

Composite (RCA) Video/Audio Cable

If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.

Key Features

• On Screen Display (OSD):

Easy to use Menu system displays key information on screen.

• Remote Control:

Fully functional Remote Control.

• MHEG5 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG):

7 day Freeview Electronic Programme Guide.

• Video and audio connection capabilities:

HDMI, Composite Video and Audio (left/right) and S/PDIF (digital audio out) connections.

• Simultaneous HD/SD output

Connect HDMI to an HDTV for HD and at the same time connect composite to a standard

TV for SD.

• DVB Compliant:

Decodes MPEG-2 and MPEG-4/AVC formats.

• Multiple Video Format Modes:

HD - 1080i/720p, SD - 576p/576i.

• Multiple Aspect Ratio Modes:

16:9, 4:3 Letter Box and 4:3 Centre Cut.

Includes Active Format Descriptor (AFD) modes;

AFD 16:9 Wide, AFD 4:3 Letter Box and AFD 4:3 Centre Cut.

• Channel Locked Function

Parental Rating with PIN code access.

Parts of the Uniden HD6000 System

Front Panel

Power button:

Toggles the HD6000 between power-on (green LED) and standby (red LED) modes.

Channel button:

Switch to the next channel.

Channel button:

Switch to the previous channel.

Rear Panel

RF In/ RF Out:

RF Input for an external antenna/RF Out (loop through) for an external device.

Video Out: Composite Video:

For Standard Definition Televisions - Connect the Composite Video cable to the yellow coloured video jack.

Audio Out: L/R:

For use with the Composite Video outputs.

HDMI:

For connection to an HDTV which has HDMI input for optimum viewing capability. HDMI output supports 1080i, 720p, 576p and 576i video formats and supports Dolby down-mix 2 channel audio.

S/PDIF Optical:

Digital audio output for connection to an amp lifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder.

ENET:

Feature not available.

Power Supply:

Power Adapter DC5V 3A input (100~240 VAC, 50~60 Hz).

Remote Control

The remote control provides easy access to all of the receiver’s functions, including selecting channels and using the menus. It uses infrared signals, and must be operated within seven meters from the receiver.

When using the remote control, make sure there is a direct line of sight to the receiver.

NOTE

The batteries for the remote control are packaged separately; please install these batteries in the remote control before using the receiver. Note the “+” and “-“ signs on the batteries to ensure that the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity into the remote control. To avoid damage to the remote control, discard any depleted or old batteries.

Although the receiver can be operated from the buttons on the front panel, many of the receiver’s functions can only be accessed using the remote control.

The buttons on the remote control have the following functions:

1. MUTE: Disable and enable MUTE on the

current programme.

2. Numeric: For entering channel number or PIN

code.

3. INFO: Open I-PLATE/Now/Next Information

4. RETURN: Back to previous page in OSD.

5. Directional buttons: Move the cursor or field

in the ▲▼◄► direction.

6. ENTER: Selects the highlighted item.

7. V.FORMAT: Switch Video Format between

PAL / 576P / 720P / 1080i .

8. MENU: Open MAIN MENU window.

9. EPG: Display the EPG (Electronic Programme

Guide).

10. AUDIO: Switch between different languages or

audio types if available (MPEG / AC3).

11. TTX: Switch Teletext OFF/ON.

12. No function.

13. PICTURE: Adjust picture setup (brightness,

contrast, saturation, hue, sharpness and Digital Noise Reduction).

14. STANDBY: Switch the set top box OFF/ON.

15. CH: Channel controls; previous and next.

16. VOL: Audio volume; increase or decrease.

17. RECALL: Toggle between current and previous

channels.

18. FAV: Open Favorite Channel List window.

19. A. RATIO: Switch Aspect Ratio between 16:9 /

AFD 16:9 Wide / 4:3 Letter Box / 4:3 Centre Cut/ AFD 4:3 Letter Box and AFD 4:3 Centre Cut.

20. EXIT: To exit display mode (and watch TV).

21. SUBT: For DVB subtitle if available.

22. Colour buttons: Perform various functions

which are shown in the menu.

23. TEXT: Enable MHEG5 function

24. TV/RADIO: Change between TV and radio

channels.

System Installation

Connecting to TV Monitor and Audio & Video Devices

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Uniden HD6000 Owner's Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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