Vizio BRAVO HD1 User Manual

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Page 2: Safety First
Safety First Please review the following safety precautions. If this is first time to use a terrestrial TV receiver, then read this manual before installing or using the terrestrial TV receiver. If the receiver is not functioning properly, please contact your local distributor or system installer.
Page 3 Blocking the air flow could damage the receiver. Arrange components so that air can flow freely around the receiver. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation if the receiver is placed in a stand. Put the receiver in a properly ventilated area, away from direct sunlight or any source of heat.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………….…. . RECEIVER FUNCTIONS……..……………………………………………………………..SUMMARY OF FEATURES…………………………………………………………………. . BEGIN TO SET UP RECEPTION SYSTEM……………………………………………….…. FRONT PANEL……………………………………………………………………………….. REAR PANEL……………………………….…………………………………………………. REMOTE CONTROL………………………………………………………………………… . MENU MAP.……………………………………………………………………………… CONNECTING TO AUDIO VIDEO DEVICES.……………………………………………… CONNECTING TO HDTV DISPLAY AND HOME THEATER………………... …….,…… CONNECTING TO SDTV DISPLAY AND AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES……………………...
Page 5: Introduction
*SDTV stands for Standard Definition Television, its common video format is “720 x 480 interlaced) RECEIVER FUNCTIONS The BRAVO HD1 Digital Terrestrial HDTV Receiver opens up a new world of free-to-air terrestrial HDTV and SDTV programming. The receiver can receive channels from both VHF band and UHF band TV station’s signals. All the major terrestrial free-to-air station numbers currently available in your area are listed in the on-screen menu.
Page 6: Summary Of Features
SUMMARY OF FEATURES The receiver support digital functions that are fully ATSC / MPEG-2 compliant, can store up to 1,500 digital channels and receive Free-to-Air digital TV programs transmitted from all the available VHF and UHF Band terrestrial signals in your area.
Page 7: Begin To Set Up Reception System
Description of Equipment BRAVO HD1 digital terrestrial receiver series is designed to receive free-to-air or pay TV access programs from both VHF band and UHF band terrestrial TV channels. The receiver is operated via the remote control or directly from front panel as indicated in the following pages.
Page 8: Front Panel
Connect it with HD or Widescreen TV Display’s Y/Pb/Pr video inputs RS-232 Connect it with the PC for software upgrade BRAVO HD1 HIGH DEFINITION RECEIVER S-VIDEO Connect it with TV Display’s S-Video S-Video input connector OPTICAL Connect it with SPDIF out Coaxial output IN VIDEO/ L/R Connect them with DVD or VCR’s Video...
Page 9: Remote Control
It uses infrared signals, and must be operated within three to four meters from the receiver. When using the remote control, be sure there is a direct line of sight to the receiver. Also note that although the receiver can be operated from the buttons on the front panel, some of the receiver’s functions can only be accessed using the remote control.
Page 10: Menu Map
MENU MAP MAIN MENU PROGRAM EDIT CHANNEL INSTALLATION SYSTEM PROFILE TRANSPARENCY MULTILINGUAL INFORMATION MANUAL SETUP AUTO SCAN PASSWORD VIDEO SETUP AUDIO SETUP S/W UPDATE...
Page 11: Connecting To Audio Video Devices
Notes: (a) If your TV Display supports 1080i / 720p / 480p / 480i video input formats, please use the receiver’s Y/Pb/Pr video output connectors to connect with the TV Display Then use the FORMAT key on the remote control to switch between four video output formats 1080i / 720p /...
Page 12: Connecting To Hdtv Display And Home Theater
Connecting the receiver’s ANT A IN with the UHF/VHF antenna Connecting to DVD Player or VCR Connecting the receiver’s IN VIDEO/L/R RCA jacks with DVD’s or VCR’s video/audio output This input can accept SD Video only ( 480i ) Connecting to Dolby Surround AC-3 Amplifier...
Page 13: Connecting To Sdtv Display And Audio/Video Devices
Connecting to Dolby Surround AC-3 Amplifier Connecting the receiver’s S/PDIF with Dolby Surround AC-3 Amplifier This input can accept SD Video only ( 480i ) Connecting to DVD Player or VCR Connecting the receiver’s IN VIDEO/L/R RCA jacks with DVD’s or VCR’s video/audio output...
Page 14: Installation
TV, services do not change any of the connections of those devices or installation settings unless it’s absolutely necessary. If your receiver has not been configured by your service provider or system installer, then it will not be set up for any specific channel or frequency when powered on for the first time.
Page 15: Manual Installation
“LVL” and bit error rate counter “BER” for aligning the direction of the antenna to get the signal. ● When the signal is locked and the receiver is on the channel, you can enter into this “MANUAL SETUP” page to check the signal level and bit error rate.
Page 16: Electronic Program Guide
Electronic Program Guide ● If you want to know the program guide of the specific channel, just highlight the channel and press “SELECT” key, the electronic program guide will pop up. ● Use “ ” and “ ” keys to select the specific ▲...
Page 17: Video Setup
● On selecting this option, a window will pop up asking you whether you want to update and firmware ● If the receiver is not well connected to the PC with the RS-232 port and new download files are not stored on the PC, please select “NO”.
Page 18 (a) Connect PC and BRAVO HD1 with cross-over RS232 cable (cable for null modem) (b) ON the PC side : Launch MS Windows HyperTerminal Name the connection Select the correct Com Port – usually Com 1 Comport setting : baud rate: 115200...
Page 19: Edit Channel
EDIT CHANNEL PROFILE ● Under Main Menu, you can select “PROFILE” to set up TRANSPARENCY and menu LANGUAGE. ● Use “ ” and “ ” keys to select the option ▲ ▼ ● When you select TRANSPARENCY, you can press ◄...
Page 20: Multilingual
Audio System (AC-3 or MPEG) Digital / Analog TV signal Teletext Current Local Time Date and Month Note : Be sure the receiver leaves the main menu of On Screen Display and is tuned to a TV channel when you press “INFO”.
Page 21: Aux In
Note : HD Digital TV program cannot be shown on the small screen, only SD Digital TV programs are good for PIP when the receiver is in AUX IN mode PIP (To watch two channels at the same time) ● When you are watching the terrestrial TV programs...
Page 22: Closed Caption / Teletext
CLOSED CAPTION / TELETEXT FAVORITE CHANNEL LIST ● When you learn from the I-PLATE that there is Closed Caption / Teletext data on the current channel, you can press “TEXT” button on the remote control to display it on the TV screen ●...
Page 23: Appendix 1 Dtv Channel Table
APPENDIX 1 DTV CHANNEL TABLE This Channel Table is for reference only, “DTV Ch” means the Station’s RF (Radiated Frequency) channel number. City Name Station New York WCBS-TV WNYW WLNY WFME-TV WNYE-TV WNET Los Angeles, CA KNBC KCET KCOP KTLA KWHY-TV KSCI KCAL-TV...
Page 24 City Name Station Pittsburgh, PA WTAE-TV WPGH-TV KDKA-TV WPXI WCWB-TV St. Louis, MO KSDK KTVI-TV WHSL KMOV KDNL-TV Portland, OR KATU KOIN KPDX KGW -TV KPTV KOPB-TV Baltimore, MD WUTB WBAL-TV WMPT WBFF WJZ -TV WMAR-TV Indianapolis, IN WRTV WISH-TV WXIN WTHR San Diego, CA...
Page 25 City Name Station Flint-Saginaw- WJRT-TV Bay City, MI Wichita-Hutchin KWCV son, KS Plus Lexington, KY WCVN WKSO-TV WKZT-TV WKPI WKOH WKON WKLE WKMA WKMR WKAS WKHA WTVQ-TV Roanoke- WDBJ Lynchburg, VA WJPR WSLS-TV WPXR Toledo, OH WNWO-TV WTOL-TV Green Bay- WFRV-TV Appleton, WI WBAY-TV...
Page 26 You can receive all sorts of HDTV and EDTV programs with the receiver, including “Prime Time Series”, “Sports (NFL, Golf, Tennis)”, “Late night shows”, “Concerts and Symphony Orchestra” and “Educational Programs” EDTV stands for Enhanced Digital Television, It uses 704 x 480 progressive, one of the 18 ATSC formats.
Page 27: Appendix 2 Trouble Shooting
Digital TV signal is transmitted on channel 34,but with frequency Offset 125KHz from the original 593KHz, which becomes 593.135KHz, BRAVO HD1 can receive this channel by Auto Installation most of the times, however, we suggest you to use Manual Installation when first time installing the receiver. Once the...
Page 28 Solution (a) Check the antenna is connected correctly and firmly to the tuner input A (ANT A IN ) of the receiver or cable TV is connected to tuner input B (ANT B IN) of the receiver. (b) Refer to solutions in Item (3) on page 24.
Page 29: Appendix 3 Glossary
* Coaxial Cable : A type of cable used to transmit high frequency signals e.g. from the VHF/UHF antenna to the terrestrial Digital TV receiver. * Composite Video : There are three elements of the video system : First - the " active video" which means the picture to be displayed on the screen and its associated colors.
Page 30: Appendix 4 Technical Specification
Audio Input Sample Rate 32 / 44.1 / 48 KHz Connector RCA jack Number of Color Front Panel IR Receiver Channel Display 4 Digits / 7-segment display Rear Panel Tuner input 1 set of RCA audio port - input (L/R) 1 set of RCA audio port –...
Page 31 V INCORPORATED LIMITED WARRANTY Welcome to the V, Inc. Digital Family! Please read this warranty carefully, it is a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” on parts and labor. V, Inc.’s Responsibility V, Inc. BRAVO Products purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of their original retail purchase.