Quick Start Guide - Apex Digital DT250 User Manual

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. It is recommended that you read the
is a normal condition based on signal transmission and programming.
entire manual to familiarize yourself with all of the functions available
Press the ZOOM button on the remote control to minimize or eliminate
to you.
the black bars on your TV display, if desired.
Initial Setup Menu
Note: ZOOM option can vary depending on the broadcaster.
When the converter box is used the first time, an Initial Setup Menu will
display.
Zoom effect on a 4:3 TV Display
Initial Setup Menu
Menu Language
A windowbox image is typical when viewing DT broadcasts that are
Time Zone
not widescreen presentations. Press Zoom to eliminate the black bars. TV Aspect Ratio
Auto Program
To Move
Normal
Menu
Select the preferred language when viewing on screen menus.
Use the arrow buttons to select English > Spanish > French.
A letterbox image is typical when viewing DT broadcasts that are
presented in widescreen format. Press Zoom to eliminate the black bars.
Time Zone
Normal
Set the time zone where you reside. Using the
press to select Pacific > Alaska> Hawaii > Eastern > Central > Mountain
TV Aspect Ratio
Set the aspect ratio (or shape) of your television display. Using the
Zoom effect on a 16:9 TV Display
button, highlight TV Aspect Ratio, then press
4:3 (conventional TV Shape) or 16:9 (newer widescreen TV shape).
When viewing TV broadcasts on a widescreen television you will find that
SD programing does not fill the display entirely. Press ZOOM on the remote
Auto Scan Channels
control until the display area is filled and black bars are minimized.
Normal
When using the converter box for the first time you'll need to scan for all
available digital channels broadcasting in your local area. Using the
arrow, highlight Auto Program. Press OK to confirm.
Note: Auto Program search for digital channels in your local area may take several
minutes to complete.
Zoom Functions

Quick Start Guide

English
Pacific
Auto
To Select To Exit
OK EXIT
*Automatically detects the TV aspect ratio of each television program
and will automatically display the best available screen ratio.
Zoom
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Auto Program Menu
Scanning
Auto Scan
Zoom
Progress (%) 26
Zoom
highlight Time Zone, then
(SD Broadcasts Only)
to select Auto* or
Fill
EN
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