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User’s Manual ZvSync - NA HD Digital Tuner/Decoder...
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Important Symbols To reduce risk of electric shock, do not open unit or breach power supply enclosure. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Contact ZeeVee support at +1.877.493.3833. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the receiver that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
Safety Instructions and Precautions This receiver has been manufactured to comply with international safety standards. Please read the safety precautions carefully. 1. Main Supply (100-240V ~50-60Hz AC) • Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
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12. Replacement Parts • Replacement parts should be purchased through an authorized ZeeVee distributor and approved by the manufacturer. Unauthorized parts may result in damage to the units and will void any warranty. P a g e 4 Z v Sy nc - N A U s er ’s M a nual...
1 Before Using the Product This section provides detailed descriptions of the product and included accessories. 1.1 FRONT PANEL Power Button – Push to turn the unit on and off. LED Status Indicator – Indicates state of unit. RED –...
1.2 REAR PANEL Aerial/Cable/RF Input – Connect to the antenna for over-the-air reception or to a cable feed for Clear-QAM reception RF Modulated Output – Connect to the antenna input of the television if receiver/decoder output is to be displayed on an older analog television.
1.3 REMOTE CONTROL The ZvSync receiver/decoder is supplied with a partial learning remote control device. Buttons P1-P5 can be programmed to mimic the functions of a select set of buttons from another remote control unit. The intention is that the TV viewing experience can be controlled from a single handset to include power and...
Button Definitions Definition Power. Pressing once turns on ZvSync. Again turns it off Mute. Disables/enables audio Reverses playback while in PVR mode Fast Forwards playback while in PVR mode Starts Playback when using PVR mode Back up to division in PVR mode. Pauses playback in PVR mode Advances to division when using PVR mode Displays electronic Program guide information...
Programmable Buttons The upper-left portion of the remote houses a set of programmable keys. The intent is to allow for common television functions to be programmed so the user only needs to use a single remote control device to manage their television experience when using the ZvSync receiver/decoder.
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To program a key the following sequence shall be executed: Step1: Press and hold the “SET” button for three seconds The ReD leD lights immediately when the button is pressed After 3 seconds the leD changes to a very bright state Step 2: Press the key you wish to program (P1-P5) ...
2.2 CONNECTING TO A CABLE FEED To receive a cable signal (or a channel generated by ZeeVee’s encoder/ modulator products) connect to the ‘RF IN’ jack on the rear face with a cable to the source feed.
2.3 CONNECTING TO THE TELEVISION HDMI Cable A connection to the HDMI input of a television, if so equipped, is the recommended method to get visual content on to the television display. Both visual content and audio content are carried over the single cable from the ZvSync to the television display.
RCA Cables Certain televisions or applications do not have digital video inputs. The ZvSync will output standard definition representations of the programming over the CVBS port. Both the CVBS output and the HDTV digital output are active simultaneously. All content will be scaled down to 480i regardless of the incoming resolution prior to being sent out the CVBS port.
2.4 CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLy The wall-mount power supply (included) shall provide the power for the ZvSync receiver. Any other method of powering the ZvSync may void the warranty. The DC input is rated at 5VDC at a maximum peak consumption of 10w, nominal consumption of 6w during operation, and a standby power draw of 0.8w.
• The ZvSync unit will then begin searching for channels. Allow it to run to completion. If the ZvSync Receiver/Decoder is being used for CABle reception (or channels generated by ZeeVee encoder/modulator products, Press the “eXIT/Cancel” option on the remote. P a g e 1 6 Z vS yn c- N A Us er ’s M anual...
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After exiting the “Installation guide” screen, the following screen will appear: Use the RIGHT arrow key to Navigate to the “Channel Search” page Use the DOWN arrow key to navigate to “Signal Type” Use the RIGHT arrow key bring up the “Cable” option Z v Sy nc - NA Us er ’s Manu al P ag e 17...
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with the “Cable” option highlighted: Use the UP arrow to navigate to the “Auto Search” option Use the RIgHT arrow key to activate a channel search A scanning status screen showing the progress of the initial channel scan will appear.
4 Basic Operation To access the general setup menu, press the “Menu” button. The user will see with this top-level navigation screen. Major categories may be selected by navigating left and right using the arrow keys. Once a category is selected, the options may be explored by navigating down into the page and selecting the appropriate page item.
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Set Favorite Channels you can create a short list of favorite programs/channels that you can easily access. Set Favorite TV Program: (1) Select your desired channel then press the FAV button. A symbol will appear and the channel is marked as a favorite. (2) Repeat the previous step to select more favorite channels.
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Delete a TV Program (1) Select the program and then press the BLUE button. A warning message will appear. (2) Press OK to delete the channel (3) Repeat the process if more channels need to be deleted (4) Hit EXIT to complete Lock Program you can lock certain channels for restricted viewing using the ZvSync receiver/decoder.
4.2 PICTURE SETTINGS The allowed output video settings can be adjusted at the “Picture” top-level settings page. when the HDTV port is connected via HDMI to the display television all the settings are honored. If component video (CVBS) or RF modulation are being used to send the video to the display device the only supported resolution is 480i regardless of the setting on the resolution item.
Disable if an external powered antenna is employed Signal Type Select “AIR” if receiving from an Antenna. Select “Cable” if receiving from a Cable Provider or ZeeVee encoder/modulator product. Z v Sy nc - NA Us er ’s Manu al P ag e 23...
4.4 TIME SETTING Time Offset Automatic or manual gMT time offset adjustments. Country Region Select Country of interest for use with Auto Time Offset adjustments. Time Zone Time zone when Time Offset is set to manual. Sleep Allows setting of an interval after that the ZvSync will automatically shut off Power On/Off Allows setting a schedule for time-of-day activation and shutdown of the ZvSync device.
4.5 WORLD OPTION SETTINGS The Option screen allows for setting the On Screen Display language and the audio language to be played if the incoming program allows for those options. Digital Audio Allows setting various types of audio to be output over the HDTV port. Z v Sy nc - NA Us er ’s Manu al P ag e 25...
4.6 SySTEM SETTINGS Various System Parameters Default user password is ‘000000’. Master unlock password is ‘888888’. P a g e 2 6 Z vS yn c- N A Us er ’s M anual www.zeev ee.co m...
The format must be FAT32. NTFS is not supported. Use of the PVR and media storage functions is freely available and encouraged. This set of features is not actively supported by ZeeVee and support is not available for the time-shifting, media playing, or PVR functions.
5 Troubleshooting Problem Potential Reason Possible Action No Picture Power is not connected Connect power supply Check wall source The power is switched off Switch on Power to ZvSync Screen Cable feed is not Check/Connect power cable shows connected “No Signal” Aerial cable is faulty Check aerial and connections...
7 Declaration of Conformity The Original equipment Manufacturer herewith declares the conformity of the product with the following directives and standards: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC eN 60065:2002+A1:2006 EMC Directive 2004/108/EC eN 55 013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006 eN 55 020:2007 eN 61 000-3-2:2006 eN 61 000-3-3:2008 FCC, Ce, C-Tick SK-903 This symbol on the product or in the...
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Contact ZeeVee Support Contact us for installation and technical support, repairs, and warranty service: +1 (877) 4ZeeVee (1.877.493.3833) support@zeevee.com Representatives are available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday (eastern Time). Sales North America: +1 (347) 851-7364 Phone sales@zeevee.com...
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