Dtv digital to analog converter (set top box) (32 pages)
Summary of Contents for Philco TB100HH9
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Owner's Manual TB100HH9 DTV Digital to Analog Converter (Set Top Box) HANK YOU FOR CHOOSING HILCO EED HELP FAST EAD YOUR WNER ANUAL FIRST FOR QUICK TIPS THAT MAKE USING YOUR HILCO PRODUCT MORE ENJOYABLE F YOU HAVE READ YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AND STILL NEED ASSISTANCE...
BEFORE USING The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the unit. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record. Serial numbers are not kept on file. Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No.
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BEFORE USING F IGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECT RICAL CODE ANTE NNA L EAD I N W I R E GROUND C L A M P A NTENNA DI SCHARG E UN I T (NEC SECTION 8 10 -2 0) EL ECT RI C SE RV I CE EQ U I PM EN T...
BEFORE USING Precautions Location IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION For safe operation and satisfactory performance of Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast televi- this product, keep the following in mind when select- sion programming, video tape, film or other copy- ing a place for its installation: righted material may violate applicable copyright Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away •...
BEFORE USING Information on Digital Broadcasting ATSC Receives ATSC Digital terrestrial signals Digital terrestrial antenna (Set Top Box) Digital broadcasting is the most advanced format of broadcasting, employing a new technology for compression of audio and video signals which allows broadcasters to transmit digital signals using existing terrestrial systems.
• To operate this STB with a universal remote, check the instruction manual for remote and find Philco brand STB code. If you do not find the code or the code does not work, try to use Sylvania brand STB code instead.
BEFORE USING Accessories Installing Batteries Check the following accessories when unpacking the STB: 1 Unsnap the battery cover from the back of the remote control. Remote control: NA382UD STANDBY-ON СH + СH - ALT.CH DISPLAY SETUP STILL AUDIO RETURN 2 Install two AA batteries making sure the polarity (+ / -) is correct.
CONNECTIONS Connecting to TV Rear panel of STB AUDIO OUT VIDEO ANT. IN ANT. ΟUΤ To audio input jacks (L, R) Video cable RF cable Audio cable AND/OR To video input jack To antenna input jack Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows: RF cable x1 •...
OTHER CONNECTIONS STB Connection to a Standard Stereo System Rear panel of STB AUDIO OUT VIDEO ANT. IN ANT. ΟUΤ STEREO COMPONENT Audio cable To audio input jacks (L, R) Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows: RF cable x1 •...
OTHER CONNECTIONS Connecting to TV and Video Devices (VCR, DVD Recorder, etc) e.g.: Connection to DVD Recorder Rear panel of STB AUDIO OUT VIDEO ANT. IN ANT. ΟUΤ Video cable To audio input jacks (L, R) Audio cable Audio cable Video cable DVD Recorder To video input jack...
INITIAL SETUP (SETUP WIZARD) Initial Setup 5 Select the connection for audio output using [ ], then press [OK]. s / B Setup Wizard When STB is turned on for the first time or before SETUP WIZARD 2/6 completing autoscan, “SETUP WIZARD” is Select the connection for Audio output.
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INITIAL SETUP (SETUP WIZARD) 9 Select “AUTOSCAN” using [K then press [OK]. The system is now scanning AUTOSCAN will rescan all channels. This may take a while to complete. Channel Found EXIT AUTOSCAN EXIT STB starts receiving available digital channels •...
BASIC OPERATION NOTE: Selecting Channels on the STB If you do not have a particular sub-channel number • you want to select, enter the main channel number About Sub-channel Broadcasting and then press [OK]. (If the main channel number Digital broadcasting offers a service that enables is 1digit, you should press [OK] twice.) The STB multiple signals, called “sub-channels”, to be sent automatically tunes in to the lowest sub-channel for...
BASIC OPERATION Choosing Audio Language Electronic Program Guide (EPG) You can change languages when the channel provides Electronic Program Guide (EPG) is the electronic alternate languages. equivalent of a printed TV program guide. You can view a list of programs scheduled for the next few hours.
ADVANCED OPERATION Adding/Deleting Channels 5 Press [OK] again to add the channel to the channel map. Add or delete desired channels in the channel map. E.g., adding channel 6 CAUTION: You cannot recover the deleted channels once they • (or leave for a few seconds) are deleted unless you perform the autoscan again.
ADVANCED OPERATION 5 Select the channel number you want to 5 Adjust the antenna’s direction to get delete from the channel list on the right the best reception. using [K L], then press [OK]. A status bar stretches to the right according to the •...
ADVANCED OPERATION E.g., switching from CH3/CH4 E.g., switching from RF output to RF THROUGH THROUGH to CH3/CH4 output 4 Select “AUTOSCAN” using [K L], then press [OK]. Switch RF OUT. Switch RF OUT. If the screen doesn’t show anything If the screen doesn’t show anything after switching RF OUT, set the TV after switching RF OUT, then hold Channel to CH3, then hold down a...
ADVANCED OPERATION Selecting Display Mode INFORMATION on Display Mode For standard 4:3 TVs displaying widescreen STB allows you to select a display mode to match the 16:9 broadcasts, your choices are: formats of the program being broadcast on your TV screen.
ADVANCED OPERATION Time Zone V-Chip Options 3 Select “TIME ZONE” using [K L], then V-chip reads the ratings for programs, then denies press [OK]. access to the programs which exceed the rating level you set. With this function, you can block certain TIME programming inappropriate for children.
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ADVANCED OPERATION See the following description for setting each Rating Category item. Mature audience only higher V-CHIP NC-17 No one under 17 admitted Restricted; under 17 requires EXIT MPAA RATING accompanying parent or adult CHANNEL TV RATING guardian TIME DOWNLOADABLE RATING CLEAR DOWNLOADABLE RATING DETAIL PG-13...
ADVANCED OPERATION 7 Press [SETUP] to exit “SETUP” menu. 3 Enter the new 4-digit password using the number buttons. To Set the Sub Ratings Enter password again in “Confirm password.” • As for TV-MA, TV-14, TV-PG, or TV-Y7, you entry field. can further set the sub ratings to block specific V-CHIP elements of programming.
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ADVANCED OPERATION CC Style Edit 5 Select the desired DTV closed caption You can edit the style of CC such as font, color or using [K L], then press [OK]. size, etc. This feature is available only when “CC STYLE” is set to “MANUAL”. Select service.
ADVANCED OPERATION [Back Color] Background color of the displayed caption can be switched. [Back Opacity] Background opacity of the displayed caption can be switched. [Edge Color] Edge color of the displayed caption can be switched. [Edge Type] Edge type of the displayed caption can be switched.
OTHERS Troubleshooting Before requesting service for this STB, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. Symptom Remedy •...
OTHERS Symptom Remedy When you forget the • If you forget the password, refer to “New Password” on page 23. password for v-chip Closed captioning • Change the TV setting to a mode other than VIDEO. • Change channels through the TV. display (TEXT mode) •...
1 Cable eléctrico de CA: Conecte a una salida de sobre control remoto e identifique el código STB de la marca Philco. Si no encuentra el código o 2 Tomas AUDIO OUT (Derecho (rojo) / éste no funciona, intente utilizar en su lugar el Izquierdo (blanco)): Conecte su TV, sistema código STB de la marca Sylvania.
GUÍA PARA RÁPIDA CONSULTA Antena de Conexiones VHF/UHF Otro dispositivo A RF-IN ejemplo, VCR Divisor A ANT. IN Conexión a una antena Conexión básica: Conexión a TV Antena de VHF/UHF Panel trasero del STB Cable de RF Panel trasero del STB AUDIO OUT VIDEO ANT.
GUÍA PARA RÁPIDA CONSULTA Antes de la conexión, asegúrese de que los cables Conexión STB a un sistema eléctricos de CA de todos los dispositivos NO estén estéreo normal conectados al tomacorriente de CA. 1 Consulte “Conexión a una antena” en la página 29 Panel trasero del STB para conectar el STB a la antena.
LIMITED WARRANTY FUNAI CORP. will repair this product, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, in materials or workmanship as follows: AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY FUNAI AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES IN THE UNITED STATES.
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