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General Instrument CFT2200 User Manual

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  • Page 1 CFT2200 User Guide 0(18 6(/(&7 (17(5 92/80( &+$11(/...
  • Page 2 N EC =N AT IO N A L EL EC T RIC A L C O D E Copyright © 1999 by General Instrument Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission of the publisher.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS à Read instructions à Accessories à Ground or polarization All the safety and operating instructions should Do not place this product on an unstable cart, This equipment may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one be read before the appliance is operated.
  • Page 4 à Lightning à Damage requiring service à Safety check For added protection for this equipment during Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and Upon completion of any service or repairs to this a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended refer servicing to qualified service personnel under video product, ask the service technician to and unused for long periods of time, unplug it...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CON TENTS Introduction..........2 Favorite Channels........15 Front Panel................3 Adding Favorite Channels..........15 Rear Panel ................5 Removing Favorite Channels ........16 Recording Your Connections ...... 7 Passwords ............17 Adding a Parental Control Password......17 Basic Operation ..........8 Adding a Pay-Per-View Password.......18 Turning Power On and Off..........8 Changing or Deleting Passwords ........19 Changing Channels............8 Adjusting the Volume............9...
  • Page 6 Timers............29 With Audio and Video Baseband Connections ..40 Setting the Program Timer .......... 29 With Picture-in-Picture TV ..........41 Adding a Force Tune Timer ........30 With Your Stereo............42 Adding a Record Timer ..........31 Music Choice ..........43 Edit, Review, or Delete a Timer......... 32 Adding or Removing Favorite Channels ....45 Setting the Sleep Timer ..........

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Welcome to General Instrument’s CFT2200 set-top terminal, your introduction to unsurpassed audio and video, cable entertainment. The CFT2200 provides an on-screen display to view, control, and edit program and special features. To understand your CFT2200, take the time to read this guide and your remote control instructions.

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    INTRODUCTION Front Panel You can turn on the CFT2200, change channels, control volume, and access on-screen menus, using the front-panel buttons or the remote control. 0 (18 6(/(&7 (17(5 92/80 ( &+$11(/...
  • Page 9 INTRODUCTION Front Panel The front panel control keys can be used to operate the CFT2200. DISPLAY Displays channel or time. MENU Displays the MAIN MENU on-screen. SELECT Highlights menu options. ENTER Accepts choices entered on the menus. VOLUME Increases or decreases the volume.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    INTRODUCTION Rear Panel The rear panel contains connectors, an ac outlet, and removable panels for installing optional modules with special features. UPÃUW SAÃDI DÃÃS WD 9@P TXDU8C@9 Ã $ !$ W DQQW %C“Ã#6Ã $XÃH6Y...
  • Page 11 INTRODUCTION Rear Panel The rear panel contains the following connectors and optional features: AC OUTLET This connector provides an ac outlet to connect the TV. TO TV This is the basic connection from the CFT-2200 to the TV or the VCR. RF IN This is the connection for cable input from the cable wall outlet.

  • Page 12: Recording Your Connections

    RECORDING YOUR CONNECTIONS Use this diagram to draw your cable connections. This diagram will help you reconnect your system if you move or add new equipment. NOTE Always disconnect the power from the CFT-2200 before moving it or changing the cable connections.

  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERA TION Turning Power On and Off Press on the front panel or the remote control to turn the CFT2200 POWER on and off. If you are using a universal remote control, be sure it is set to control the CFT2200.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Volume

    To turn the sound off and on, press on the remote control. MUTE The CFT2200 can be set for the best sound quality on your stereo or TV. When you reach this setting, a small triangle and the message BEST STEREO are displayed.

  • Page 15: Disabling The Remote Control

    Ã Select Deactivate Remote Control. Ã Press on the remote control. The letters rL0 (remote lockout) SELECT display on the front panel. Restoring the Remote Control Press any key button on the CFT2200 front panel to restore the remote control.

  • Page 16: On-Screen Display

    ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Displaying the MAIN MENU The on-screen display offers many options that enhance your television viewing. The easy-to-follow screens enable you to locate information you want quickly and easily. The bottom of each screen provides instructions for making selections. Before using the on-screen display, read the user guide supplied with your remote control.

  • Page 17: Displaying The Program Guide

    ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Displaying the Program Guide To display the program guide: Ã On the MAIN MENU, select Program Guide or press GUIDE the remote control to display the program guide. Ã Follow the instructions on the bottom of the screen to highlight a program.

  • Page 18: Tuning To A Program

    à Press . The following conditions will result: SELECT œ If the program you selected is current, the CFT2200 tunes to it à immediately. œ If you selected a program that is scheduled at some future time, à the TUNE A PROGRAM screen is displayed and you need to set a program timer.

  • Page 19: Channel Status

    SELECT enable or disable the automatic Channel Status screen. To set the Channel Status screen: Ã Press MENU on the front panel of the CFT2200 or on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU. NOTE Ã On the MAIN MENU select Control Your Terminal.

  • Page 20: Favorite Channels

    FAVORITE CHA NNELS Adding Favorite Channels You can store your favorite channel numbers for quick and easy access. To add favorite channels: Ã On the MAIN MENU, select Control Program Viewing. Ã Select Set Favorite Channels. Ã Highlight the channel you want to add to the favorite channel list, then press .

  • Page 21: Removing Favorite Channels

    FAVORITE CHA NNELS Removing Favorite Channels To remove a favorite channel: Ã Highlight the channel you want to remove from the favorite channel list, then press . The fav designation next to the channel SELECT disappears. Press 0 (zero) to remove all favorite channels. Ã...

  • Page 22: Passwords

    PASSWORDS The parental control and the Pay-Per-View features enable you to control channel access using a password. You can create a different password for each. Adding a Parental Control Password To add a four-digit Parental Control password (for example, 1224): Ã...

  • Page 23: Adding A Pay-Per-View Password

    PASSWORDS Adding a Pay-Per-View Password To add a four-digit Pay-Per-View purchase password (for example, 1228): Ã On the MAIN MENU, select Control Program Viewing. Ã Select Set Spending Limit. Ã Use the numeric keys on your remote control to enter the password you have chosen and then press .

  • Page 24: Changing Or Deleting Passwords

    PASSWORDS Changing or Deleting Passwords You can change your parental control and purchase passwords at any time. To change a password: Ã On the MAIN MENU, select Control Program Viewing. Ã Select Change Password. Ã Select the password that you want to change. Ã...

  • Page 25: Parental Control

    If you want to control your children’s television viewing, you can use the parental control feature after creating your 4-digit password. You can NOTE prevent the CFT2200 from tuning to programming based on channel Setting parental control by channel number is the number, rating, or time of day.

  • Page 26: Setting Control By Channel

    PARENTAL CON TROL Setting Control by Channel To set parental control by channel: Ã On the MAIN MENU, select Control Program Viewing. Ã Select Set Parental Control. Ã Select Control Viewing By Channel. Ã Use the cursor keys to highlight the channel. Ã...

  • Page 27: Setting Control By Rating

    PARENTAL CON TROL Setting Control by Rating Choosing control by rating allows unrestricted viewing of programs below the rating you selected. For example, if you choose R, programs rated PG-13, PG, or G can be viewed without the password; programs rated R, NC-17, or NR require the password.

  • Page 28: Setting Control By Time

    PARENTAL CON TROL Setting Control by Time To set parental control by time: Ã On the MAIN MENU, select Control Program Viewing. Ã Select Set Parental Control. Ã On the SET PARENTAL CONTROL screen, select Control Viewing By Time. Ã Set the timer to ENABLE.

  • Page 29: Activating Parental Control

    PARENTAL CON TROL Activating Parental Control You can view controlled programs by entering your password when prompted. When you do this, all programming is accessible without the password until you re-establish parental control. To activate parental control: Ã On the MAIN MENU select Control Program Viewing. Ã...

  • Page 30: Pay-Per-View

    If you selected a current program, the CFT2200 tunes to it. If the program is on at some future time, the CFT2200 sets a timer to tune to it.

  • Page 31: Purchase Control

    PURCHASE CON TROL Purchase control enables you to control Pay-Per-View purchases by creating a password and spending limit. Enable purchase control by establishing a NOTE purchase password and spending limit. The purchase password is not the If you enter your password incorrectly, you are same as the parental control password, although you can define them by prompted to try again.

  • Page 32: Program Recording

    The program guide and record timer are used to record programs. To record a program using the record timer, see page 31. NOTE While a recording is in progress, the CFT2200 To record a program using the program guide: front panel displays rEC, and control from front panel buttons and remote control are locked out.
  • Page 33 à Program your VCR to turn on at the same time and tune to the same channel that you set on the RECORD A PROGRAM screen. The CFT2200 and the VCR must be programmed separately for each scheduled recording. œ...

  • Page 34: Timers

    Select One-Time, Daily, Weekly, Weekdays, or Weekends. Ã Press and then . The area around the program in the SELECT EXIT program guide turns dark blue to indicate that a timer is set. The CFT2200 automatically tunes to the program at its start time.

  • Page 35: Adding A Force Tune Timer

    TIMERS Adding a Force Tune Timer A Force Tune Timer is used to tune a program at the desired time. To add a Force Tune Timer: Ã On the MAIN MENU, select Control Program Timers. Ã Select Add Force Tune Timer. Ã...

  • Page 36: Adding A Record Timer

    TIMERS Adding a Record Timer A Record Timer is used to record a program at a desired time. To add a Record Timer: Ã On the MAIN MENU, select Control Program Timers. Ã Select Add Record Timer. Ã Follow the instructions on the bottom of the screen to make your To Move selections and then press .

  • Page 37: Edit, Review, Or Delete A Timer

    TIMERS Edit, Review, or Delete a Timer To edit, review, or delete timers use the EDIT PROGRAM TIMERS screen: Ã On the MAIN MENU, select Control Program Timers. Ã Select Edit Program Timers. Ã Select a timer to edit, review, or delete. Ã...

  • Page 38: Setting The Sleep Timer

    You can set the CFT2200 to turn itself and your TV off after a certain period of time. Your TV must be plugged into the ac outlet in the rear of the CFT2200 and the outlet must be set to switch on and off with the CFT2200. See page 37 to set the ac outlet.

  • Page 39: Setting The Alarm Timer

    TIMERS Setting the Alarm Timer You can set alarm timers to turn the CFT2200 and your TV on and off at certain times. Your TV must be plugged into the ac outlet on the rear of the CFT2200 and the outlet must be set to switch on and off with the CFT2200.

  • Page 40: Messages

    MESSAGES Occasionally, your cable service provider might send you messages about new service offerings, special promotions, or other information. The MESSAGES indicator is displayed on the CFT2200 front panel until you read the messages displayed. To read the messages: Ã...

  • Page 41: Time Display

    TIME DISPLAY The front panel of the CFT2200 normally displays the selected channel number but you can display the time. When you change channels, the new channel is momentarily displayed. When you turn the terminal off, it continues to display the time.

  • Page 42: Ac Power Outlet

    AC POWER OUTLE T You can plug your TV into the ac connector on the rear of the CFT2200. This enables you to turn your TV on and off with the CFT2200. The default NOTE setting for the outlet is switched (that is, it turns on and off with the Some TV sets require the power to always remain CFT2200).

  • Page 43: Basic Connections

    For most connections, use 75-ohm coaxial cable equipped with F-type à connectors. œ To use the audio or video outputs from the CFT2200, use cables à equipped with RCA-type connectors. The following diagram illustrates the basic connection to view cable programming.

  • Page 44: Basic Connections

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  • Page 45: With Audio And Video Baseband Connections

    BASIC CONNECTIONS With Audio and Video Baseband Connections NOTE With this hookup, you can listen in stereo to The following diagram illustrates how to hookup to a TV having optional digitally encoded audio programming (Music audio and video baseband connections. Choice and Home Theater) if offered by your F rom cable service provider, through your stereo TV.

  • Page 46: With Picture-In-Picture Tv

    BASIC CONNECTIONS With Picture-in-Picture TV If your TV offers this feature, the following diagram illustrates how to enable Picture-in-Picture. You can only tune non-scrambled channels on the B input. F rom Sp litter cab le o utlet TXDU8C@9Ã $ !$W %C“Ã#6Ã$ XÃH6Y Picture-in-Pitcure C A B LE IN...

  • Page 47: With Your Stereo

    BASIC CONNECTIONS With Your Stereo You can listen to monaural and stereo audio through your stereo TV as usual, and turn on your stereo to listen to digitally encoded audio programming (Music Choice and Home Theater) if provided by your cable service provider.

  • Page 48: Music Choice

    . If you are watching television, Ã MUSIC the CFT2200 switches to Music Choice. If the CFT2200 is off, it Listen To Music switches on and tunes to Music Choice. The CFT2200 displays the music channel number with the letter "A" before it (for example, A14).
  • Page 49 MUSIC CHOICE When you tune to Music Choice, the Song ID screen displays information about the current song. The following remote control keys are especially important: œ The right cursor key lists information about previously played songs. à œ returns to the Song ID screen for the current song. Ã...

  • Page 50: Adding Or Removing Favorite Channels

    MUSIC CHOICE Adding or Removing Favorite Channels The CFT2200 lets you scan through your list of Music Choice favorite channels. To add or remove channels in your list: Ã On the MUSIC MAIN MENU, select Control Channel Listening. Ã Select Set Favorite Channels.

  • Page 51: Selecting By Channel

    MUSIC CHOICE Selecting by Channel To make your selection from the full list of available channels: Ã On the MUSIC MAIN MENU, select Find a Channel. Ã Highlight your choice and press SELECT Ã If you are satisfied with your choice, press .

  • Page 52: Selecting By Theme

    MUSIC CHOICE Selecting by Theme You can easily tune the type of music you enjoy most by choosing channel listings by theme. To select channel listings by theme: Ã On the MUSIC MAIN MENU, select Listen to Channels By Theme. Ã...

  • Page 53: Adding And Removing Parental Control

    MUSIC CHOICE Adding and Removing Parental Control As with television programming, you can restrict access to music channels by using a parental control password. This is the same password used for controlling TV viewing. To add or remove restriction from selected music channels: Ã...

  • Page 54: Using Parental Control

    You can listen to parentally controlled channels by entering your password. When you do this, all music and TV programming is accessible without the password. To re-establish control, turn the CFT2200 off and on, or: Ã On the MUSIC MAIN MENU, select Control Channel Listening.

  • Page 55: Setting The Volume Equalizer

    MUSIC CHOICE Setting the Volume Equalizer The CFT2200 features a volume equalizer that reduces the dynamic range of the music to prevent wide changes in volume from song to song. If your cable operator supports this feature, you can turn the volume equalizer on.

  • Page 56: Setting Best Stereo Volume

    MUSIC CHOICE Setting Best Stereo Volume To set the volume for best stereo listening: Ã On the MUSIC MAIN MENU, select Control Channel Listening. Ã Select Control Audio Configuration. Ã Select Set Best Stereo Volume and then press . The SELECT notation SET indicates that volume is set for best stereo.

  • Page 57: Blanking The Screen

    The screen does not blank immediately. It will blank after a few minutes if you do not make any menu selections. Ã Press EXIT To restore Music Choice screens, press any button on the CFT2200 front panel or any key on the remote control.

  • Page 58: Audio Bypass Switch

    You can connect the left Use of the audio bypass switch assumes that you and right audio outputs of a stereo TV or VCR to the CFT2200 to always hear always listen to audio through your home stereo the best-quality sound through your stereo.
  • Page 59 EXIT MENU MAIN MENU. When the audio bypass switch is on and the CFT2200 is off, whatever signal is connected to the AUDIO IN jack is passed through to the left and right audio outputs of the CFT2200.
  • Page 60 AUDIO BYPASS SWITCH This hookup uses the optional audio bypass switch to loop decoded stereo programming back into the CFT2200 for output on the left and right audio jacks. NOTE F rom With this hookup, you can listen to all audio...

  • Page 61: The Vcr Controller

    CFT2200 is equipped with the VCR controller option, an IR transmitter is plugged into the rear of the CFT2200 and mounted to the front of your VCR. The CFT2200 can then turn the VCR on to record a selected program and turn it off when the program is over.
  • Page 62 THE VCR CON TROLLER If you have the VCR controller option, your cable service provider will usually set it up during the installation of the CFT2200. If you need to set up the VCR controller: Ã On the MAIN MENU select Control Your Terminal.
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