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Accurian Hdtv receiver Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with a dry cloth. 7) Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturerʼs instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 4 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
  • Page 5 20) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, �����b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, �����c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, �����d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Information

    Setting The Time And Date ■ Using Auto Power-On ■ Before Operating Using Auto Power-Off ■ Using The Sleep Timer ■ Digital HDTV Receiver Features ■ Setting Daylight Savings ■ Remote Control Battery Installation ■ Viewing Current Channel Information ■ Front Panel ■...
  • Page 8 How To Receive The Best Terrestrial Digital TV Signal - A Quick Start Congratulations! You have just purchased HDTV receiver representing the latest in DTV (Digital Television) technology for receiving Terrestrial/ Over-The-Air DTV signals. Over-the-air DTV signals include both High Definition (HDTV) and Standard Definition (SDTV) broadcasts. DTV broadcasts also allow you to receive Dolby Digital surround sound and multicasting of minor (sub) channels all for absolutely free! Unlike cable or satellite, there are no subscription fees charged to receive local HDTV programming.
  • Page 9 Otherwise, use the AUTO SCAN MENU, followed by the RESCAN function (see page 27 of this manual) of the HDTV receiver to find and store all these stations into the receiver. Then, if necessary, rotate your antenna towards the direction where there are the second largest numbers of DTV stations and select the UPDATE function in the AUTO SCAN menu to add new channels only and store the previously scanned channels.

  • Page 11: Before Operating

    Before Operating Digital HDTV Receiver Features Remote Control Battery Installation Front Panel Rear Panel Remote Control Before Operating...

  • Page 12: Dolby Digital

    Digital HDTV Receiver Features High resolution picture quality ■ Experience picture quality clearer than a DVD with High Definition digital broadcasts. Filtering ■ DTV broadcasts eliminates noise and snow experienced in analog TV signals. Closed caption service ■ If provided by the broadcaster, closed caption service can be viewed in multiple languages.

  • Page 13: Remote Control Battery Installation

    Remote Control Battery Installation Replace the battery cover. Press and detach battery cover on the Install 2 AAA batteries + and back of the remote control. - aligned correctly. Before Operating...

  • Page 14: Front Panel

    Front Panel Front panel controls and LEDs. 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 Channel Display 12345678910112131415 - Displays major and minor (sub) channel being viewed. 12345678910112131415 i.e. “7-1” indicates that the major channel is 7 and the minor channel is 1. 12345678910112131415 - When the receiver is powered on , the LED indicator light green.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 Rear panel jacks. 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 RF Antenna INPUT (75 Ohm) - Connect the outdoor/indoor antenna here. Connect cable in the event that a local cable provider is passing 8VSB signal through their system. 12345678910112131415 Service Port (RS232C) -DO NOT USE THIS PORT AT ANY TIME! For service only.

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    Remote Control Remote control review. Power: Mute: Turns the HDTV receiver On and Off. Press to turn off the sound. Press again to restore the sound. Channel-Number Buttons: Press to directly tune to a particular channel. AUDIO (Multitrack Sound): Press to select available “multitracks,” or audio languages.
  • Page 17 Set Up Connecting The Set-Top Box To A Terrestrial Antenna Connecting The Set-Top Box To A Digital HDTV Monitor (YPbPr inputs) Connecting The Set-Top Box To A HDMI Equipment Connecting The Set-Top Box To A DVI Equipment Connecting The Set-Top Box To An Analog TV Set Connecting The Set-Top Box To Audio Equipment Set Up...
  • Page 18 - Do NOT bend/crease the coaxial cable. Bending of cable will hamper signal transfer. - Use a HDTV amplifier to boost signal strength. - Use a 2-way splitter to feed both the HDTV receiver and your TV/VCR. This will allow your TV to continue to receive analog (NTSC), or non-digital, signals/channels.
  • Page 19 Connecting The Set-Top Box To A Digital HDTV Monitor (YPbPr Inputs) 1. Connect a component (YPbPr) video cable from “DTV OUT” jacks of the HDTV set-top box to the input jacks of your HDTV monitor/set/projector. 2. Connect an audio cable from the audio output jacks of the HDTV set-top box to the audio input jacks of your HDTV monitor/set/projector. - Use digital audio input/output for better audio quality.
  • Page 20 If a standard definition digital TV(480p resolution) is connected to the HDMI port, the output will automatically be set to standard definition(480p resolution), not high definition. If the Accurian is connected to HDMI TV, the aspect ratio shall be automatically adjusted to those of the screen(16:9 or 4:3). Set Up...
  • Page 21 Connecting The Set-Top Box To A DVI Equipment 1. Connect the HDMI to DVI cable from the HDMI output jacks of the HDTV set-top box to the DVI input jacks of your HDTV monitor/set/projector. 2. Connect an audio cable from the audio output jacks of the HDTV set-top box to the audio input jacks of your HDTV monitor/set/projector. - Use digital audio input/output for better audio quality.
  • Page 22 Connecting The Set-Top Box To An Analog TV Set 1. Connect a video cable from the “ANALOG TV OUT” video outputs of the HDTV set-top box to the video input of your analog TV. - Use S-video for higher quality video. 2.
  • Page 23 Connecting The Set-Top Box To Audio Equipment 1. When connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital), connect an audio cable (coaxial or optical) between the “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of the HDTV set-top box and the input (coaxial or optical) of your digital audio amplifier.
  • Page 24 Operating Using Auto Power-On Display Menu(OSD) Using Auto Power-Off Set Up Antenna Input Using The Sleep Timer Channel Scanning Setting Daylight Savings Editing Memorized Channels Viewing Current Channel Information Verify The Signal Strength Of Digital Channels Using The EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Selecting Your Screen Format Changing The MENU Language Display Modes...

  • Page 25: Navigating Through Menu

    Display Menu (OSD) How to navigate through the OSD(On-Screen Display) Menu. Display and close menu (OSD) Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the MENU button again or EXIT button to close the menu. Navigating through menu Move to desired content using the button of remote control.
  • Page 26 Set Up Antenna Input How to select source input. Select “Channel” in the Menu Press the MENU button. Press the on the remote control to highlight the “Channel” icon and press the or SEL button. Select “Input Select” Press the button on the remote control to highlight the “Input Select”...

  • Page 27: Channel Scanning

    Channel Scanning How to scan and store channels. Select “Channel” in the menu Press the MENU button. Press the on the remote control to highlight the “Channel” icon and press the or SEL button. Select “Auto Scan” Press the button on the remote control to highlight the “Auto Scan”...

  • Page 28: Channel Edit

    Editing Memorized Channels How to edit your channel list and your favorite channels list. Select “Channel” in the menu Press the MENU button. Press the on the remote control to highlight the “Channel” icon and press the or SEL button. Select “Channel Edit”...
  • Page 29 Verify The Signal Strength Of Digital Channels How to view the signal strength meter to help you adjust your antenna system. Select “Channel” in the menu Press the MENU button. Press the on the remote control to highlight the “Channel” icon and press the or SEL button.

  • Page 30: Aspect Ratio

    Selecting Your Screen Format How to select the correct screen format according to your TV/monitor/projectorʼs aspect ratio. Select “A/V” in the menu Press the MENU button. Press the on the remote control to highlight the “A/V” icon and press the or SEL button.

  • Page 31: Display Modes

    Display Modes How to select available display modes. Select “A/V” in the menu Press the Menu button. Press the on the remote control to highlight the “A/V” icon and press the or SEL button. Select “Display Mode” Press the button on the remote control to highlight the “Display Mode”...
  • Page 32 Explanation Of Available Display Modes This is dependent upon aspect ratio of TV/monitor/projector and aspect ratio of broadcasterʼs feed. 4:3 TV/Monitor/Projector When the broadcaster is transmitting a 4:3 feed. zoom wide normal The “Normal” display mode is the only available option. When the broadcaster is transmitting a 16:9 feed.
  • Page 33 16:9 Wide TV/Monitor/Projector. When the broadcaster is transmitting a 4:3 feed. zoom wide normal Wide, Normal, and Zoom display modes are all available. Wide : If wide mode is selected, it stretches images horizontally, so the picture fills the 16:9 ratio screen. ■...

  • Page 34: Choosing A Digital Sound Format (Dolby Digital Or Pcm)

    Choosing A Digital Sound Format (Dolby Digital Or PCM) How to select your digital audio format. Select “A/V” in the menu Press the MENU button. Press the on the remote control to highlight the “A/V” icon and press the or SEL button. Select “Digital Audio”...

  • Page 35: Select Language

    Multiple Audio Language Tracks How to select available audio languages. Select “A/V” in the menu Press the MENU button. Press the on the remote control to highlight the “A/V” icon and press the or SEL button. Select “Audio Language” Press the button on the remote control to highlight the “Audio Language”...

  • Page 36: Setting The Time Zone

    Setting The Time Zone Important: Time zone must be correctly set for all auto time functions to work properly. Select “Time” in the menu Press the MENU button. Press the on the remote control to highlight the “Time” icon and press the or SEL button.

  • Page 37: Setting The Time And Date

    Setting The Time And Date How to set the current time and date via automatic or manual options. Select “Time” in the menu Press the MENU button. Press the on the remote control to highlight the “Time” icon and press the or SEL button.
  • Page 38 Manual date/time set up Press the button on the remote control to select ʻMANUALʼ and press the or SEL button. Use the arrows to set the year, month, date, and time. When the set up is finished, press the SEL button to save the setting.

  • Page 39: Using Auto Power-On

    Using Auto Power-On Select “Time” in the Menu Press the MENU button. Press the on the remote control to highlight the “Time” icon and press the or SEL button. Select “Auto Power-On” Press the button on the remote control to highlight the “Auto Power-On”...

  • Page 40: Using Auto Power-Off

    Using Auto Power-Off Select “Time” in the menu Press the MENU button. Press the on the remote control to highlight the “Time” icon and press the or SEL button then move to second stage. Select “Auto Power-Off” Press the button on the remote control to highlight the “Auto Power-Off”...

  • Page 41: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using The Sleep Timer Select “Time” in the menu Press the MENU button. Press the on the remote control to highlight the “Time” icon and press the or SEL button. Select “Sleep Timer” Press the button on the remote control to highlight the “Sleep Timer”...

  • Page 42: Setting Daylight Savings

    Setting Daylight Savings Select “Time” in the menu Press the MENU button. Press the on the remote control to highlight the “Time” icon and press the or SEL button. Select “Daylight Savings” Press the button on the remote control to highlight the “Daylight Savings”...
  • Page 43 Viewing Current Channel Information 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415 How to view the channel info banner to obtain quick information of program. �� telecasting time of �� signal strength �� channel number ��broadcaster �� program title �� current time the program 12345678910112131415 12345678910112131415...

  • Page 44: Using The Epg (Electronic Program Guide)

    Using The EPG (Electronic Program Guide) The HDTV receiver has an EPG(Electronic Program Guide) to help give you an overview of programming available. The EPG supplies program list, start and end times, and detailed information. (Availability and amount of program details is dependent upon broadcastʼs feed.) Select “EPG”...

  • Page 45: Changing The Menu Language

    Changing The MENU Language How to change MENU language to either English or Spanish. Select “Function” in the menu Press the MENU button. Press the on the remote control to highlight the “Function” icon and press the or SEL button. Select “Menu Language”...
  • Page 46 Adjusting The MENUʼs Opacity How to change the OSD MENUʼs transparency. Select “Function” in the menu Press the MENU button. Press the on the remote control to highlight the “Function” icon and press the or SEL button. Select “Opacity” Press the button on the remote control to highlight the “Opacity”...
  • Page 47 Setting Up The DTV CC Display How to manipulate text, background border, and position of closed captions. Select “Function” in the menu Press the MENU button. Press the on the remote control to highlight the “Function” icon and press the or SEL button.

  • Page 48: Font Style

    Font Style Press the button on remote control to highlight “Font Style” and press the SEL button. Then use the arrows to highlight selection and press the SEL button to store settings. Color & Effects Press the button on remote control to highlight “Color &...
  • Page 49 V-chip Lock How to control access to program via a 4 digit code and ratings. Select “Function” in the menu Press the MENU button. Press the on the remote control to highlight the “Function” icon and press the or SEL button. Select “V-Chip”...

  • Page 50: Rating Control

    V-Chip Lock Press the button on the remote control to highlight selection and press the SEL button to store setting. If you want to use the rating control, “Lock” should be selected. Select “Rating Control” While in the V-Chip menu, press the button on the remote control to highlight the “Rating Control”...

  • Page 51: Change Pin

    Change PIN selection Press the button on the remote control to highlight the “Change PIN” icon and press the SEL button. Change PIN menu will appear. Change PIN Enter and re-enter your new PIN by pressing the NUMBER buttons on the remote control. Operating...
  • Page 52 If you forget the PIN, look in the trouble shooting guide to key in the master PIN. Important Notes About Parental Locks. Explanation of the MPAA and TV(FCC) Rating Systems: TV(FCC) Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic and explicit sexual content.
  • Page 53 Press the HELP button on remote while in the OSD MENU to view help information in regards to specific function in MENU. Programming a Universal Remote Your HDTV receiver can be controlled by most Universal Remote Controls by programming your universal remote with a Pioneer Cable Box code. Operating...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting And Warranty

    Troubleshooting and Warranty Troubleshooting Guide Specifications Warranty Troubleshooting and Warranty...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide If you are having difficulty with your HDTV receiver, below are a few troubleshooting guides to follow. If problems persist, please call your RadioShack store for further assistance. Symptoms Possible Solutions No Power. - Check to make sure the power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and without damage.

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Specifications ■ ■ Video Functions � � Coding Algorithm MPEG-2 MP@HL (HDTV), MPEG-2 MP@ML (SDTV) Band Corverage Terrestrial: Channel 2~69 Cable: Channel 1~135 Supports all (18) ATSC formats Decoding Algorithm Broadcasting DTV (ATSC) standard 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i (CVBS, S-Video) Display Format On Screen English, Spanish...

  • Page 57: Warranty

    WARRANTY This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for 90 (ninety) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. For complete warranty details and exclusions, check with your local RadioShack store. RadioShack Customer Relations 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102 04/04...
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