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- Page 1 User Manual HD MPEG-2/4 QAM SET-TOP BOX www.Firebird-Systems.com - Chatsworth California USA...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents INTRODUCTION ......................3 Important Information ............................. 3 Unpacking ............................... 4 Front Panel ..............................5 Rear Panel ............................... 6 Remote Control ............................... 7 INSTALLATION ........................ 8 Connecting the Set-Top Box .......................... 8 Troubleshooting ............................10 SYSTEM SET-UP ......................12 Programming the Remote Control ....................... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION This user manual is for the DCT412 cable set-top box. This set-top box is equipped for you to customize your settings and place parental controls for programming that you prefer your children not view. This set-top box is SD/HD compliant, providing you with the ability to view all content from your cable provider. -
Page 4: Unpacking
Upon receipt inspect the box and note any damage to the box or the unit. In case of damage contact your cable operator. The box includes: 1 - DCT412 Quick Start Guide B. 1 - DCT412 unit C. 1 - Remote control D. -
Page 5: Front Panel
1.3 Front Panel The DCT412 is designed for ease of use and offers a small foot print. The front panel features minimal buttons and graphics. Button Function ▲ Navigate UP ▼ Navigate DOWN Navigate LEFT Navigate RIGHT Turns the receiver on/off (STBY) -
Page 6: Rear Panel
1.4 Rear Panel The rear panel of the cable box includes multiple options for connecting to your TV. With all options you will need to insert the coaxial cable into the Cable In (2) plug on the back of the unit in order to receive the cable feed. 3 .1 Label Function... -
Page 7: Remote Control
1.5 Remote Control Button Function Press to turn set-top box ON/OFF Mute ON/OFF Change set-top box HDMI resolution Closed captions ON/OFF MAIL Displays e-mail messages (if available) AUDIO Toggles mono/stereo audio options Subtitles ON/OFF MEDIA Displays recorded “Library” Displays “Favorites” list INFO Displays program information Back... -
Page 8: Installation
INSTALLATION 2.1 Connecting the Set-Top Box When you receive the set-top box, it will include the small DCT412 unit, a power cable, composite cables, an HDMI cable, and the remote control with batteries. We recommend that you make sure you have all necessary cables before starting the installation process. - Page 9 G. The set-top box will start an Auto Channel Scan. This will program the channels into the box. H. Let this continue to 100% Once this Auto Channel Scan has completed, the number of detected channels will appear. Press “OK.” J.
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Page 10: Troubleshooting
2.2 Troubleshooting 2.2.1 Reset to First-Time Installation If the set-top box is not working, then the first step is to restart the box. If this does not work, then try resetting the box to first-time installation. This is done by following these instructions: A. - Page 11 C. Select the “Version” option and scroll down to the “Reset to Factory Default” option. Press “OK.” Confirm by pressing “OK” once more. *The set-top box will then reboot and start a scan and find all of the available channels. If this does not work, please contact your cable operator for more troubleshooting options.
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Page 12: System Set-Up
SYSTEM SET-UP 3.1 Programming the Remote Control In order to program your remote control, follow these steps: A. On the set-top box remote, press and hold the “SET” button until the red light at the top turns bright red. B. Point the remote that you would like to copy and the set-top box remote at one another. C. -
Page 13: Changing The Menu Language
3.2 Changing the Menu Language Each set-top box can be set to show the menus in your preferred language. The box is currently set for Spanish. To change this: A. Go to the Menu. B. Select “Settings.” C. Inside the “Region” menu, scroll down to “Language.” D. -
Page 14: Changing The Password
3.4 Changing the Password The current default password is 0000. This password can be customized and updated by using the following steps: A. Go into the menu. B. Select “Settings.” C. Navigate to the “Parental” menu. D. When prompted, enter the current password (default is 0000). -
Page 15: Locking Channels
E. Scroll down to “Set PIN” and press “OK.” Enter and confirm a new password, then press “OK” to return to the menu. 3.5 Locking Channels In order to set parental controls and lock specific channels, use the following steps: A. - Page 16 C. Navigate to the “Parental” menu. D. If prompted, enter your current password for parental controls (default is 0000). E. Select “Select Locked Channels” and press “OK.” A list of your channels will appear. Navigate to those you would like to lock and press “OK”...
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Page 17: Remove Channels From A Locked List
3.6 Remove Channels from a Locked List To unlock a channel, use these steps: A. Go into menu. B. Select “Settings.” C. Navigate to the “Parental” menu. D. If prompted, enter your password for parental controls (default is 0000). E. Select “Select Locked Channels” and press “OK.”... -
Page 18: Unlocking Channels
A list of your channels will appear. Those labeled with a lock icon are currently locked. G. To remove a channel from the locked list, navigate to a locked channel and press “OK.” The lock next to the channel will disappear. 3.7 Unlocking Channels When a locked channel is selected, you will be prompted to enter the parental lock 4-digit PIN (see “Changing the Password”). -
Page 19: Locking The Menu
3.8 Locking the Menu To lock the menu, follow these steps: A. From the menu, navigate to “Parental.” B. If prompted, enter your password for parental controls (default is 0000). C. Scroll down to “Settings Lock” and switch it to ON. D. -
Page 20: Unlocking The Menu
3.9 Unlocking the Menu To turn the “Settings Lock” feature off: A. From the menu, navigate to “Parental.” B. When prompted, enter your password for parental controls (default is 0000). C. Scroll down to “Settings Lock” and switch it to “Off.” D. -
Page 21: Power Save Mode
3.10 Power Save Mode The set-top box ships in normal power mode. If you prefer to set this to “Power Save Mode” follow these steps: A. From the menu, navigate to “Settings.” B. Navigate to “TV.” C. Scroll down to Energy Mode. You can toggle between “Quick Start Up” and “Low Power.” D. -
Page 22: Advanced Features
ADVANCED FEATURES 4.1 Recording a Live TV Program In order to record a live program, follow these steps: A. Make sure an external USB hard drive is connected to the set-top box (See “2.1 Connecting the Set- Top Box”). B. While watching a live program, press the “REC” button on your remote. C. -
Page 23: Schedule/Manage Recordings
4.3 Schedule/Manage Recordings In order to record a future program, follow these steps: A. Press the “EPG” button on your remote control. B. In the EPG, navigate to the program that you would like to record. C. When the program is highlighted, press the “Red” button on the remote to schedule a future program to be recorded. -
Page 24: Playing Back A Program
C. Select from the list and press “OK” to bring up options for managing your scheduled reminder/recording. 4.4 Playing Back a Program In order to play back an existing recording, follow these steps: A. From the menu, navigate to “Library.” B. -
Page 25: Email Messages From The Cable Company
C. From this list, select the program that you would like to play and press “OK” to bring up detailed information about the recording. D. Press “OK” again to start watching the recorded program. 4.5 Email Messages from the Cable Company To view important messages from the cable company, follow these steps: A. -
Page 26: Favorites
4.6 Favorites 4.6.1 Creating a Favorites List A. From the menu, navigate to “Settings.” B. Select “Favorites.” C. Press the “Green” remote button to create a new list. D. Create a name for your playlist using the number keypad on the remote or by selecting each of the letters on-screen and pressing “OK.”... - Page 27 E. A list of channels will appear. Navigate to the channels you would like to include in your “Favorites” list and press “OK.” A heart icon will appear next to the channels you’ve selected. To remove a channel from the list, press “OK”...
- Page 28 C. Scroll down to “Delete” and press “OK.” Confirm by pressing “OK” once more. Note: Here you may also view the list to make further changes or rename the list. 4.6.2 Using a Favorites List A. On the remote control, press the “FAV” button. This will bring your previously created “Favorites” lists (see “Creating a Favorites List”).
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