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OWNER'S
MANUAL
ATSC STB
6900DTE
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.
If you need additional assistance for set-up or operating
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TOLL FREE : 1 - 800 - 968-3429.
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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL ATSC STB 6900DTE NERGY INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS. If you need additional assistance for set-up or operating after reading owner’s manual, please call TOLL FREE : 1 - 800 - 968-3429. Or visit our WEB SITE at http://www.funai-corp.com Please read before using this equipment.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Before Using ....Important Safeguards....Precautions ..... . Information on digital broadcasting .

  • Page 3: Before Using

    WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 4 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECT RICAL CODE NEC - NATI O NAL EL ECTRI CAL CO DE S2 8 9 8 A 13.Outdoor Antenna grounding-If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

  • Page 5: Precautions

    Location For safe operation and satisfactory performance of this product, keep the following in mind when select- ing a place for its installation: • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. • Avoid dusty or humid places. •...

  • Page 6: Information On Digital Broadcasting

    Before Using Information on digital broadcasting Receives ATSC (Set Top Box) Digital broadcasting is the most advanced format of broadcasting, employing a new technology for compression of audio and video signals which allows broadcasters to transmit digital signals using existing terrestrial systems.

  • Page 7: Major Features Of Stb

    • Capable of receiving digital (ATSC*) broadcasts • Capable of receiving High Definition TV (HDTV*) or Standard Definition TV (SDTV*) broadcasts • Capable of receiving Dolby Digital* 5.1 audio • Digital audio output through optical or coaxial jack • Alternative languages for OSD (English, Spanish and French) •...

  • Page 8: Location Of Controls

    Before Using REMOTE CONTROL FRONT PANEL C H A N N E L P O W E R 1 POWER button: Turns STB on and off. 2 CHANNEL buttons: nels up or down. 3 Remote control sensor: Receives signals from your remote control so you can control the STB from a distance.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    REAR PANEL A N T. I N DVI-D HDCP OUT A N T. C T L 1 ANT. IN jack: Connect an antenna. 2 ANT. CTL jack: Connect the control cord of the smart antenna. Not for phone jack. 3 DVI-D HDCP OUT jack: Use this connection or the COMP.OUT jacks to enjoy HDTV.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Before Using Accessories Check the following accessories when unpacking the STB: Remote control: NE144UD 2 AA batteries Owner’s manual: 0EMN02517 OWNER’S MANUAL A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations.

  • Page 11: Antenna Connections

    Connecting the Smart Antenna Smart Antenna A N T. I N DVI-D HDCP OUT A N T. C T L Before connecting, ensure the AC power cord is NOT connected to the AC outlet. To connect the Smart Antenna, refer to your Smart Antenna’s manual for details. 1 Use a 75 ohm coaxial antenna cable to connect the Smart Antenna to the TO ANTENNA jack on the control box.

  • Page 12: Connecting A Different Antenna

    Antenna Connections Connecting a different antenna To the antenna A N T. I N DVI-D HDCP OUT A N T. C T L WHEN CONNECTING TO CABLE BOX ALSO: Incoming cable signals To the antenna ANT. IN A N T. I N DVI-D HDCP OUT A N T.
  • Page 13 When you connect the antenna cable to another device, be sure to use a splitter as shown below. Right Splitter ANT. IN A N T. I N Wrong ANT. IN A N T. I N CAUTION NOTE: Antenna and Antenna cable are not included. Antenna cable e.g.: Connection to VCR Antenna...

  • Page 14: Tv/Monitor Connections

    TV/Monitor Connections There are various ways of connecting the STB to a TV or monitor. Connect according to your equipment and screen format. The following pages show some sample connections. • Choose one type of video connection (unless you also want to connect a recording device). •...
  • Page 15 Refer to "Antenna Connections" to connect the STB to the Smart Antenna (or a different one if you wish). Connection to a TV or monitor 2 Use a DVI (DVI-D) video cable to connect the DVI-D HDCP OUT jack on the STB to the DVI input jack on your television.

  • Page 16: Stb Connection Using Comp. Out Jacks To Hdtv

    TV/Monitor Connections STB connection using COMP. OUT jacks to HDTV e.g.: Connection to HDTV A N T. I N A N T. C T L Output selection switch (DVI, COMP.) See your television’s manual for details on the types of jacks it has. Position of output selection switch Switch to COMP.
  • Page 17 1 Refer to "Antenna Connections" to connect the STB to the Smart Antenna (or a different one if you wish). 2 Use Component video cables to connect the COMP. OUT (Y/ Pb/ Pr) jacks on the STB to the component video input jacks on your television.

  • Page 18: Stb Connection Using S-Video Out Or Cvbs Out (Composite) Jack To Sdtv

    TV/Monitor Connections STB connection using S-VIDEO OUT or CVBS OUT (Composite) jack to SDTV e.g.: Connection to SDTV A N T. I N A N T. C T L 1 Refer to "Antenna Connections" to connect the STB to the Smart Antenna (or a different one if you wish). 2 Use an S-video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on STB to an S-video input jack on the TV.

  • Page 19: Other Connections

    There are various ways of connecting the STB to an audio device or video device. Connect according to your equipment. The following pages show some sample connections. • Choose one type of audio connection (unless you also want to connect a recording device). •...

  • Page 20: Stb Connection To A Standard Stereo System

    Other Connections STB connection to a standard stereo system e.g.: Connection to STEREO COMPONENT A N T. I N A N T. C T L STEREO COMPONENT 1 Refer to "Antenna Connections" to connect the STB to the Smart Antenna (or a different one if you wish). 2 Refer to “TV/Monitor Connections”...

  • Page 21: Stb Connection To Tv And Video Device (Vcr, Dvd Recorder, Etc.)

    STB connection to TV and Video devices (VCR, DVD recorder, etc) e.g.: Connection to VCR A N T. I N A N T. C T L To audio input jacks (L, R) Audio cable To video input Video jack cable Refer to "Antenna Connections"...

  • Page 22: Initial Setups (Setup Wizard)

    Initial Setups (Setup Wizard) Initial setup SETUP WIZARD The SETUP WIZARD is a convenient way for you to customize the settings of STB. When STB is turned on for the first time after connecting the AC power cord, SETUP WIZARD is displayed on the screen automatically.
  • Page 23 • To get many more digital channels from your Smart Antenna, do the EXTENDED SCAN when you have completed the SETUP WIZARD. See “Receiving channels” on page 39 for details. 6 SETUP WIZARD 3/8 appears. SETUP WIZARD 3/8 Do you observe daylight saving time (DST)? 7 Select ON or OFF for Daylight Saving Time (DST) using navigation buttons...

  • Page 24: Navigation Buttons

    Initial Setups (Setup Wizard) • When the STB has finished gathering the time information, the current date and time according to the channel appears. • “No time info.” appears if the STB could not find time information from the channel you selected. SETUP WIZARD 6/8 Select a channel for auto clock setting.

  • Page 25: Basic Operation

    Watching TV STB can receive digital (ATSC format) broadcasts. Tune to the available digital channels with the CH buttons and number buttons on the remote control. Each channel number consists of a main channel number and a sub-channel number. POWER Number buttons ENTER CH RETURN...
  • Page 26 Basic Operation 2. Press ENTER. • STB tunes in channel 26-1 and the program being broadcast appears. To select only with a main channel number (E.g., 55 ): X appears momentarily as an alternate sub- • channel, then STB receives the sub-channel with the smallest sub-channel number.

  • Page 27: Channel Banner

    Channel banner The channel banner provides you with information on the channel you have selected. INFO Basic Operation 1 Press INFO to display the channel banner. • Channel information appears in the channel banner. Screen: Remote: Puffy the Vampire Slayer WWOR TV-Y ENGLISH...
  • Page 28 Basic Operation Components of Channel Banner Puffy the Vampire Slayer Program title Program rating TV-Y 2:00PM- 3:00PM Doublement Palace: Puffy takes a new job at a fast food restaurant Program description to make ends meet. Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Elizabeth Anne Allen, Kari Rocha.

  • Page 29: Choosing Audio And Language

    Choosing audio and language You can change languages through an audio-map when the channel provides alternate languages. Audio map: Languages from a station are stored in an audio-map. For example, when three languages are available, the sequence below repeats and the desired language can be set.

  • Page 30: Picture Still

    Basic Operation Picture Still You can stop the picture on the screen anytime by pressing STILL button. STILL 1A23 1 Press STILL button while watching • STILL is indicated on the lower left while the picture is displayed. Screen: Remote: STILL The program’s audio continues.

  • Page 31: On Screen Messages

    On screen messages Some messages are displayed on the screen during channel changing or during programs. NO SIGNAL When STB cannot receive a channel signal, the whole screen becomes gray, then NO SIGNAL appears in the center. This may occur when: •...

  • Page 32: Advanced Operation

    Advanced Operation Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Electronic Program Guide (EPG) is an application for digital channels that lists current and scheduled programs that are or will be available on each channel and a short summary or commentary for each program. EPG is the electronic equivalent of a printed television program guide.
  • Page 33 To clear the EPG: Press EPG or PREVIOUS. The previous program appears. Screen: Remote: Gilmore Girls Components of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Day of broadcasting TODAY ( Sat ) 26- 1 26- 2 Channel numbers and digital 26- 3 broadcasting station 27- 1 71- 1 84- 1...

  • Page 34: Setup Menu Options

    Advanced Operation includes: • ADD / DELETE: Add or delete channels in the channel map. • ANTENNA: Verify and adjust the signal strength of each channel to get a clearer picture. • AUTOSCAN: Get available digital channels automatically into the channel map by completing AUTOSCAN or EXTENDED SCAN. includes: •...

  • Page 35: Adding/Deleting Channels

    Adding/Deleting channels Add or delete desired channels in the channel map. NOTE : Once you add (or delete) channels in a channel map, you can select (or skip) the channels in order using buttons. o / p SETUP Number buttons ENTER Navigation buttons...
  • Page 36 Advanced Operation Adding channels E.g., deleting channel 26. 4 Enter channel number 26. ADD/DELETE QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL 5 Select ADD using navigation buttons , then press ENTER. / p p • 26 is added to the channel map. ADD/DELETE QUIT CHANNEL...
  • Page 37 Information on channel map ADD/DELETE QUIT DELETE CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL Channel map : Indicates a digital channel. Advanced Operation 26-1 1A23...

  • Page 38: Adjusting Antenna

    Advanced Operation Adjusting antenna ANTENNA You can verify the signal strength of each channel to get a clearer picture. SETUP Number buttons ENTER Navigation buttons 1A23 E.g., to adjust channel 26-1. 1 Select channel 26-1 to adjust using number buttons or CH o o / p p Remote: Screen:...

  • Page 39: Receiving Channels

    5 Adjust the Smart Antenna’s height (or direction if you are using an ordinary antenna) to get the best reception. • A status bar stretches to the right according to the signal strength. • The value will be indicated on the left of the status bar so that you can adjust the antenna.
  • Page 40 Advanced Operation 1 Press SETUP to display SETUP menu. Screen: Remote: SETUP QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL 2 Select CHANNEL using navigation buttons , then press ENTER. o o / p p • CHANNEL menu appears. CHANNEL QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL 3 Select AUTOSCAN using navigation...

  • Page 41: Selecting Screen Formats (Screen Ratio And Display Mode)

    Selecting screen formats (Screen ratio and Display mode) STB allows you to select a screen ratio and a display mode (aspect ratio) to match the formats of the program being broadcast on your TV screen. You can also change to aspect ratios you prefer to watch.
  • Page 42 Advanced Operation DISPLAY MODE 1 Press SETUP to display SETUP menu. Screen: Remote: SETUP QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL 2 Select DISPLAY using navigation buttons , then press ENTER. o o / p p • DISPLAY menu appears. DISPLAY CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL...
  • Page 43 INFORMATION on Screen Ratio and Display Mode For standard 4:3 TVs displaying widescreen 16:9 broadcasts, your choices are: 4:3 TV screen 16:9 broadcast Letter Box Displays the entire picture image while fitting the picture to the screen by applying gray bars to the top and bottom of the screen.

  • Page 44: Setting The Clock

    Advanced Operation Setting the clock To get the EPG (Electronic Program Guide) and Channel banner, you will need to set the CLOCK correctly. NOTE: The clock function is necessary to display the EPG so there may be 10 seconds-time lag a day at the maximum.
  • Page 45 5 Select TIME ZONE using navigation buttons , then press ENTER. o o / p p • TIME ZONE setting menu appears. CLOCK QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL Time Zones ALASKA: HAWAII: ALASKA PACIFIC: MOUNTAIN: PACIFIC CENTRAL: EASTERN: CENTRAL ATLANTIC: ATLANTIC 6 Select your time zone using navigation buttons...
  • Page 46 Advanced Operation Adjusting the clock automatically STB can adjust the clock automatically using clock data included in digital broadcasts. In this menu, STB searches for channels with clock data, then adjusts the clock using the channel you select. SETUP ENTER Navigation buttons 1A23...

  • Page 47: V-Chip Options

    5 Use the navigation buttons o o / p p to select the channel you want to gather clock data from in the channel map, then press ENTER. • The time info window appears and the STB starts searching for the time info on the channel you selected. CLOCK QUIT CHANNEL...
  • Page 48 Advanced Operation 1 Press SETUP to display SETUP menu. Screen: Remote: SETUP QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL 2 Select DETAIL using navigation button , then press ENTER. o o / p p • DETAIL menu appears. DETAIL QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL 3 Select V-CHIP/CC using navigation...
  • Page 49 Setting for V-CHIP/CC V-CHIP/CC In this menu, you will make some important settings for the viewing programs you select. First, set your 4-digit password for your V-CHIP, then proceed with the settings. Refer to “Setting a new password” on page 47. V-CHIP technology blocks movies and television programs according to their ratings.
  • Page 50 Advanced Operation 5 Select V-CHIP/CC using navigation buttons , then press ENTER. o o / p p • V-CHIP/CC setting menu appears. V-CHIP / CC QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL 6 Select STB or TV using navigation buttons , then press ENTER. s s / B B V-CHIP / CC QUIT...
  • Page 51 V-CHIP is built into TVs and other video devices to work in conjunction with the TV Parental Guidelines. It electronically reads television-programming ratings and allows parents to block programs they believe are inappropriate for their children. There are two rating categories in use, TV ratings (pages 53-55) for TV programs and MPAA ratings (pages 51-52) for theatrical movies being broadcast.
  • Page 52 Advanced Operation 1 Press SETUP to display SETUP menu. Screen: Remote: SETUP QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL 2 Select DETAIL using navigation buttons , then press ENTER. o o / p p • DETAIL menu appears. DETAIL QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL 3 Select V-CHIP/CC using navigation...
  • Page 53 Setting TV rating TV RATING (TV Parental Guidelines) TV rating allows parents to block out programs they don’t want their children to see. TV rating consists of age labels and content labels. The following are the descriptions for each label: Age Label Description Mature Audience Only :...
  • Page 54 Advanced Operation 1 Press SETUP to display SETUP menu. Screen: Remote: SETUP QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL 2 Select DETAIL using navigation buttons , then press ENTER. o o / p p • DETAIL menu appears. DETAIL QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL 3 Select V-CHIP/CC using navigation...
  • Page 55 To set age-based ratings: E.g., to block all TV-14 programs 1. Select TV-14 using navigation buttons o / p, then press ENTER. • Lock indicators are added to TV-14 and above. Screen: Remote: V-CHIP / CC QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL NOTE: All TV-14 and higher programs are blocked, along...

  • Page 56: Closed Caption Options

    Advanced Operation Closed caption options CLOSED CAPTION Closed captions are text versions of the audio content or may provide other information while you are watching a program. Actual content is decided by the broadcaster. This menu contains the following items. CLOSED CAPTION: OFF: Select if you do not want closed captions.
  • Page 57 1 Press SETUP to display SETUP menu. Screen: Remote: SETUP QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL 2 Select DETAIL using navigation buttons , then press ENTER. o o / p p • DETAIL menu appears. DETAIL QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL 3 Select V-CHIP/CC using navigation buttons , then press ENTER.
  • Page 58 Advanced Operation 9 Select the setting you want for DTV CC using navigation buttons o o / p p , then press ENTER. • CLOSED CAPTION menu appears. • Your selection is activated. CLOSED CAPTION QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL NOTE: DTV CC: Apart from closed captions, DTV has its own closed...
  • Page 59 14 Select the edge you want using navigation buttons o o / p p / s s / B B , then press ENTER. • The Opacity selection screen appears. CLOSED CAPTION QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL NOTE: Three types are shown if you selected a transparent color for the foreground or background.

  • Page 60: Choosing The Screen Language

    Advanced Operation Choosing the screen language MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French or Spanish for the screen menu. NOTE: ENGLISH is the default. SETUP ENTER Navigation buttons 1A23 1 Press SETUP to display SETUP menu. Screen: Remote: SETUP QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL 2 Select DETAIL using navigation buttons...

  • Page 61: Choosing Sound Effects

    Choosing sound effects SOUND EFFECTS Choose whether to have sounds on or off when using on screen menus. SETUP ENTER Navigation buttons Advanced Operation 1 Press SETUP to display SETUP menu. Screen: Remote: SETUP QUIT CHANNEL DISPLAY CLOCK DETAIL 2 Select DETAIL using navigation buttons , then press ENTER.

  • Page 62: Others

    Others Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. Symptom No power The STB is not responding to the remote...
  • Page 63 Symptom • Make sure to complete AUTOSCAN in SETUP WIZARD or EXTENDED • The selected channel does not exist at that time. There are not always sub- No reception • When AUTOSCAN is interrupted and not completed, some channels will The entered channel •...

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Others Specifications Product STB for ATSC Connecting Jacks ANT IN F connector (75 ohm) Smart ANT. Control 1-ANT Control jack Video Output (component) 3-pin jacks (Y, Pb, Pr) S-Video Output Mini DIN 4-pin jack (75 ohm) Video Output 1-pin jack, 1Vpp Digital Video Output 1-DVI-D HDCP jack Analog Audio Output...
  • Page 65 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPT. or COAX.) jack: DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPT. or COAX.) jack send digital audio data to audio devices equipped with a digital audio input (coaxial or optical) jack. Dolby Digital: Dolby Digital can provide 6 independent soundtrack channels through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPT.

  • Page 66: Guía Rápida En Español

    Guía rápida en español Antes de utilizar Ubicación del control MANDO A DISTANCIA 1 Botón POWER: Conecta y desconecta el STB. 2 Botones numéricos: Entre los números de canal, con- traseñas y para ajustar la hora. 3 Botón ENTER: En el menú SETUP, presione para entrar su selección.

  • Page 67: Conexiones De Antena

    Conexiones de antena Conexión de la antena inteligente Caja de control Antena inteligente Panel trasero del STB C V B S O U T A N T. I N DVI-D HDCP OUT A N T. D. AU D I O DV I COMP.

  • Page 68: Otras Conexiones

    Guía rápida en español Conexión STB utilizando las tomas COMP. OUT al HDTV Ejemplo: Conexión a HDTV NOTA: El cable de video componente no está incluido. A N T. I N DVI-D HDCP OUT A N T. D. AU D I O C T L Cable de video componente...

  • Page 69: Ajustes Iniciales (Asistente De Ajuste)

    Conexión STB a un sistema estéreo normal Ejemplo: Conexión al STEREO COMPONENT A N T. I N DVI-D HDCP OUT A N T. D. AU D I O C T L O U T COMPONENTE STEREO Cable de audio A las tomas de entrada de audio (izq., der.) Consulte las “Conexiones de Antena”...
  • Page 70 Guía rápida en español 6 Aparece ASISTENTE DE PREP. 3/8. 7 Seleccione ON u OFF para la hora de verano. (DST) utilizando los botones de navegación presione ENTER. • Aparece ASISTENTE DE PREP. 4/8. 8 Seleccione su huso horario con los botones de navegación o o / p p / s s / B B y presione ENTER.
  • Page 71 Memo 1A23...

  • Page 72: Warranty

    FUNAI CORP. will repair this SYLVANIA product, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workmanship as follows: DURATION: PARTS: FUNAI CORP. will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase.

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