Apex Digital DT250 User Manual

Apex Digital DT250 User Manual

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s i m p l y r e m a r k a b l e ™
Digital TV Converter Box
WITH
Caja Convertidora
de TV Digital
CON CAPACIDAD DE PASAR LA SENAL ANALOGICA
DT250
User's Manual

Manual del usuario

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  • Page 1: Manual Del Usuario

    ™ Digital TV Converter Box WITH Caja Convertidora de TV Digital CON CAPACIDAD DE PASAR LA SENAL ANALOGICA DT250 User's Manual Manual del usuario...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information W AR NING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, don’t expose to rain or m oisture. These markings are located on the bottom, side or back of the u nit. CAUTION: T o prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove back cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - Read, retain and follow all of the safety and operating instructions before using this product. 2. WATER AND MOISTURE - The product should not be used near bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement. 3.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 11. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - the product should be serviced by qualified personnel when: A. The power supply cord or plug has been damaged. B. Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled into the product enclosure.
  • Page 5: Introduction / What's In The Box? / Specifications

    Introduction Thank You for purchasing the DT250 digital TV converter box. It has been designed to bring you many years of viewing enjoyment from digital TV broadcasts when connected to a television that does not incorporate a digital tuner. Enjoy crystal clear quality that is free of ghosting and snowy interference.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents etting Started Important Safety Information ........... Important Safety Instructions ..........Introduction / What’s In The Box? / Specifications .... Table of Contents ..............nitial Setup Before Use Remote Control Battery Installation........Remote Control Functions..........Front / Rear Panel Overview..........Analog Pass-Through Quick Setup........
  • Page 7: Remote Control Battery Installation

    Remote Control Battery Installation Remote Control Battery Installation Remove the battery compartment cover. Load two fresh “AAA” batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure the batteries are inserted properly, matching polarity by referring to the symbols “+ -” marked in the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment cover.
  • Page 8: Remote Control Functions

    Remote Control Functions Power button MUTE (PG. 13) Number buttons (PG. 13) Menu button (PG. 13) /OK/Vol/Ch (PGS. 14, 17-20) Recall button (PG. 14) CH + MENU EXIT Signal Strength (PGS. 15, 20) Favorite Channel (down) VOL - VOL + (PG.
  • Page 9: Front / Rear Panel Overview

    Front & Rear Panel Overview DT250 (front view) Power ON / Standby (Green light - On) (Red light - Standy) Remote control sensor DT250 (rear view) ANTENNA IN TV OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO SMART CH 3 CH 4 CH 3/4 &...
  • Page 10: Analog Pass-Through Quick Setup

    QUICKSETUP The DT250 is equipped with a shared analog pass-through and it provides a way for you to receive analog broadcast without using a splitter. The TV Out (RF Out) serves both as the Channel 3/4 output and as the analog pass-through output.
  • Page 11: Connection To Tv

    To view, cycle through your television inputs To TV Video Input (Video 1, 2, etc) to select the source that the DT250 is connected to. To TV Audio R, L Input (using supplied audio cables) S Video ANTENNA IN...
  • Page 12: Connection To Stereo

    Connection to Stereo You may connect the unit to your stereo system using the following method: Rear panel subject to modification white To Dolby Surround Equipped Receiver (L + R Audio Input) Front Left Front Right Speaker Speaker Center Channel Dolby Surround Connection Example Surround Left...
  • Page 13: Quick Start Guide

    Zoom Functions Quick Start Guide Due to the nature of digital broadcasts, the normal image displayed on Once all connections are made, follow this quick guide to start viewing your television may appear as a “windowbox” or “letterboxed” image. This digital channels immediately.
  • Page 14: Remote Control Overview

    Remote Control Overview The following overview will detail the functions available when using the remote control. Press button to turn the converter box ON or OFF. When powered on, a green LED will illuminate on the front panel. To Mute Sound MUTE To momentarily cut off sound to the speakers, press the MUTE button.
  • Page 15: Arrow Buttons / Channel / Volume / Recall / Display / Guide

    Remote Control Overview Remote Control Overview Arrow Buttons / OK Arrow Buttons / OK MUTE MUTE Press OK / arrow buttons to navigate through Press OK / arrow buttons to navigate through guides and favorite channels or to highlight guides and favorite channels or to highlight submenu options.
  • Page 16: Remote Control Overview

    Remote Control Overview Fav + / Fav - (Favorite Channels) MUTE Press Favorite + to scan upward and view channels you’ve added into your Favorite’s List. Press Favorite - to scan downward and view channels you’ve added into your Favorite’s List. Signal CH + MENU...
  • Page 17: Zoom Functions

    Zoom Functions Due to the nature of digital broadcasts, the normal image displayed on your television may appear as a “windowbox” or “letterboxed” image. This is a normal condition based on signal transmission and programming. Press the ZOOM button on the remote control to minimize or eliminate the black bars on your TV display, if desired.
  • Page 18: Main Menu

    A rooftop antenna is strongly recommended. Auto Program The Main Menu display is for accessing Main Menu Auto Program and setting up preferences for the DT250. Manual Channel Set Password Parental Controls Closed Captions When Auto Program is highlighted, press...
  • Page 19: Main Menu

    Main Menu. To TV Video Input Style Automatic (Video 1, 2, etc) to select the source that the Size Automatic DT250 is connected to. Using arrow buttons, highlight Font Automatic Text Color Automatic “Closed Caption” then press OK to...
  • Page 20: Main Menu

    Main Menu Smart Antenna (Optional) Press MENU on the remote control to Main Menu Auto Program display the Main menu. Manual Channel Set Password Parental Controls Using arrow buttons, highlight Closed Captions Language English “Smart Antenna” to display the Smart Sleep Timer 4 Hours Smart Antenna...
  • Page 21: Guide/ Signal/ Volume

    Display Menus Remote Control Functions Guide Power button 1 Press to display a guide of program information (if available). MUTE (PG. 13) Press to display future programming information (if available). Number buttons (PG. 13) THETUBE Music Vide. . . THETUBE Music Vide. . . THETUBE Music Vide.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Check for a possible solution to a symptom before contacting a customer service representative. We recommend visiting our website at: www.apexdigitalinc.com for additional updates. *Antennaweb.org provides personalized information for choosing antenna type and orientation for your particular. Symptom Possible Solutions •...
  • Page 24: Limited Warranty

    1YEAR PARTS / 90 DAY LABOR LIMITED WARRANTY WHO IS COVERED? Limited One (1) Year Parts Warranty - Apex Digital warrants the parts in this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase.
  • Page 25 Legal Notice FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following two\conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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