Technicolor DCI401 Easy Setup Manual

Technicolor DCI401 Easy Setup Manual

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Digital Adapter
Easy Setup Guide
Installation • Operation • Troubleshooting

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  • Page 1 Digital Adapter Easy Setup Guide Installation • Operation • Troubleshooting...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents What’s included in this Install Kit? Connecting to a TVwith HDMI Cable Connecting to a TV with Coax Cable Power Up Connecting to the Network and Activating your Digital Adapter Remote Control Setup Instructions Verify your Services Digital Adapter Operation Guide Remote Operation Guide Troubleshooting Guide...
  • Page 3 What you need to know To bring you better service now and in the future your cable operator is upgrading to an All-Digital network – All-Digital for every channel, on every TV set. What you need to do To continue to receive all the channels you are used to, you will need to make sure that every TV in your home is equipped with one of our Digital Adapter or Digital Cable Boxes.
  • Page 4: What's Included In This Install Kit

    What’s included in this Install Kit? Digital Adapter Each TV will need to be connected to a Digital Adapter or a Digital Cable Box, but not both. HDMI Cable Foot Coax Cable Power Cord Remote Control In order to operate the Digital Adapter you must use the remote control included with this kit.
  • Page 5 Items that you may also need: Flashlight Power Strip You’ll need a power strip if you already have 2 items plugged into the electrical outlet that you plan to use. Extension Cord You’ll need an extension cord if you already have 2 items plugged into the electrical outlet closest to your TV.
  • Page 7 The last four digits of the serial number of each Digital Adapter that you will be activating: Serial Number Location in your home Output Channel Note: The serial number can be found on the bottom of the Digital Adapter itself and is also printed on the outside of the Digital Adapter package.
  • Page 8: Connecting To A Tvwith Hdmi Cable

    Connecting to a TV with HDMI Cable Connect the Digital Adapter Connect the Digital Adapter to the Cable Outlet to the TV Turn off your TV. Find the HDMI cable included in this kit. Connect one end of the cable to the “HDMI” output on the back of the Digital Adapter.
  • Page 9: Connecting To A Tv With Coax Cable

    Connecting to a TV with Coax Cable Connect the Digital Adapter Connect the Digital Adapter to the Cable Outlet to the TV Turn off your TV. Find the 5-foot coax cable included in this kit. Connect one end of the cable to the “To TV”...
  • Page 10: Power Up

    Power Up If you are connecting the Digital Adapter to a television with HDMI, set your TV to choose “HDMI” as the input source. Pick which output channel your TV will use and make sure your television is set to that selected channel by setting the switch on the back of the Digital Adapter or Ch to the proper output channel (Ch...
  • Page 11 Plug the other end into a working electrical outlet or power strip. Make sure that the outlet is not controlled by a switch that gets turned on and off. Check the front of the Digital Adapter to see if the green light is on and blinking.
  • Page 12: Connecting To The Network And Activating Your Digital Adapter

    Connecting to the Network and Activating your Digital Adapter Remember, you must wait 20 minutes before calling to activate. This will allow the Digital Adapter to connect to the network and get the latest updates. If you received more than one Digital Adapter, this would be a good time to get the others installed so you can activate them all with one call.
  • Page 13 Call your cable operator’s automated activation line and follow the instructions. Turn on your TV and tune it to the proper output channel (Ch 3 or Ch 4). Channel 3/4...
  • Page 14: Remote Control Setup Instructions

    Remote Control Setup Instructions The RF Remote Control you received with your Digital Adapter Kit must be setup before it will work with your Television and Digital Adapter. This is a two step process. First, you must setup the Remote to control the Digital Adapter. Next you setup the Remote to control the television.
  • Page 15 Step 4 Press and hold both DTA POWER and SELECT keys at the same time. Once the red light on the remote turns on, then release both keys. Wait 10 seconds, then a 3 digit validation code will display on the Code appears on the screen.
  • Page 16 Setup Remote to Control the Television Step 6 Press and hold both Digit and Digit keys together until the red light turns on. Release both keys. Keep your eyes on the Remote so you can watch the red light. Keep your eyes on the remote so you can watch the...
  • Page 17 Step 8 Point the new remote at the TV. Press TV POWER on your Remote to turn on your TV. If your TV responds (turns on), then you have successfully programmed your Remote. The setup of the Remote is now complete. If you are not successful the first time, try again.
  • Page 18: Verify Your Services

    Verify your Services After completing the activation step, wait a few minutes for programming to appear. Confirm that the Digital Adapter is connected to the power and that the light on the front is solid (not blinking). Make sure that the TV is on. Use the Digital Adapter’s remote control to operate your Digital Adapter.
  • Page 19: Digital Adapter Operation Guide

    Digital Adapter Operation Guide Quick Troubleshooting Checklist • TV set on the proper output channel (Ch ) or HDMI Input or Ch • Digital Adapter light is on Be sure that the TV is on the proper input for HDMI or channel or Ch Be sure that the Digital Adapter is on. You should see a green light.
  • Page 20 Low Battery Indicator: The Remote Control will blink times fast when the battery is low. Replace with new batteries at that time.
  • Page 21: Remote Operation Guide

    Remote Operation Guide FUNCTION When the remote has been programmed to the TV, TV POWER will turn the TV on and off. Use DTA POWER to turn the Digital Adapter on and off. Note: the DTA Power Off feature may not be enabled.
  • Page 22 Remote Operation Guide FUNCTION Use LAST to recall the last channel. Use GUIDE to display the Electronic Program Guide. Note: Guide feature may not be offered on your Digital Adapter. Use INFO to display information relating to current contents. Use INPUT to toggle among TV Input signals. Use VOL+ (or VOL-) to raise (or lower) the volume.
  • Page 23 This remote will allow for volume control either through the TV or through the digital adapter. When Volume Punch-through is enabled, the VOLUME and MUTE keys will control the TV. Below are the steps required to disable Volume Punch-through to the TV. Step Description Press and hold the MUTE key and DTA POWER key.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide If the remote control does not work: • Check that the batteries still have charge and are inserted correctly. If there is no picture on the TV and the light on the Digital Adapter is blinking: • Check your cables and make sure that they are attached correctly. • Unplug the Digital Adapter, plug it back in, then wait 5 minutes for it to reset. If there is no picture on the TV and the light on the Digital Adapter is on (not blinking): •...
  • Page 25 If the remote is turning the TV off and on and changing the channels but not changing the volume: • Your TV volume may have been turned all the way down or muted with the old TV remote. . If your Digital Adapter is not coming on: •...

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