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Ver 1.4 6/08
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simply remarkable™
Digital TV Converter Box
Caja Convertidora de TV Digital
WITH
Conversion Analogica
DT502
User's Manual
Manual del Usuario
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EN Important Safety Information Important Safety Information 1. Read these instructions. WARNING 2. Keep these instructions. - TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. 3. Heed all warnings. - TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry
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EN Important Safety Information Important Safety Information WARNING 1. Read these instructions. - TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR 2. Keep these instructions. OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. 3. Heed all warnings. - TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry
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EN Introduction 3.4 Thank You for purchasing the DT502 digital TV converter box. It has been designed to bring you many years of viewing enjoyment from digital TV broadcasts when connected to a television that does not incorporate a digital tuner. Enjoy crystal clear quality that is free of ghosting and snowy interference. Special Note: Digital TV broadcasts require an adequate signal strength from your antenna to provide the best possible viewing experience. Should a TV broadcast b
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EN Table of Contents Important Safety Information .............................................................. 1, 2 Introduction / What’s In The Box? / Specifications ........................ 3 Table of Contents ................................................................................. 4 Remote Control Battery Installation............................................... 5 Remote Control Functions.............................................................. 6 Front / Rear Panel Overview.
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Remote Control Battery Installation EN Remote Control Battery Installation 1 Remove the battery compartment cover. 2 Load two fresh “AAA” batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure the batteries are inserted properly, matching polarity by referring to the symbols “+ -” marked in the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery compartment cover. • When replacing batteries, replace both of them. Do not mix new and used batteries together as battery life will be shortene
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OK EN Remote Control Functions 1 ON / Standby Press to turn your converter box ON and Standby mode. 2 Number Press to enter channel numbers and passwords. 3 Sub Channel Selector Press to enter a sub channel number. For example: 2-1, indicates sub channel 1 of main channel 2 4 Menu 1 MUTE 10 Press to open or close the on-screen menu. 1 2 3 5 p q t u / OK / VOL / CH Press p q to adjust channels, t u to adjust volume. 4 5 6 On-Screen Menu: p q t u to move highlight, [ OK ] to co
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Front & Rear Panel Overview EN DT502 (front view) 2 1 1 Power ON / Standby (Green light - On) (Red light - Standy) 2 Remote control sensor DT502 (rear view) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 TV out (RF Output) 5 S-Video Output Channel 3/4 (Analog Pass-through) 2 6 Antenna IN (RF Input) Audio (L/R) Output 7 3 Smart Antenna Input Channel 3/4 Switch 4 Composite Video Output 7 8
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Connection to TV EN Composite (using supplied AV cables) TV OUT ANTENNA IN VIDEO CH 3 CH 4 S-VIDEO CH 3/4 & L AUDIO R SMART Analog Pass-Through ANTENNA yellow Connect the supplied video (yellow) and white red audio (red & white) cables. To TV Video Input To view, cycle through your television inputs (Video 1, 2, etc) to select the source that the DT502 is connected to. To TV Audio L/R Input S Video (using supplied audio cables) TV OUT ANTENNA IN VIDEO CH 3 CH 4 S-VIDEO CH 3/4 & SMART L AUDIO R
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QUICKSETUP EN The DT502 is equipped with a shared analog pass-through and it provides a way for you to receive analog broadcast without using a splitter. The TV Out (RF Out) serves both as the Channel 3/4 output and as the analog pass-through output. The output from this connector depends on if the unit is On (active) or it is in Standby (sleep) mode. This table illustrates the different output from the RF Out connector. Power Indicator TV Out Mode Actual Output Light (RF Out) RF sig
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Connection to Stereo EN You may connect the unit to your stereo system using the following method: Rear panel subject to modification white red To Dolby Surround Equipped Receiver (L + R Audio Input) Front Left Front Right Speaker Speaker Center Channel Dolby Surround Connection Example Surround Left Surround Right Speaker Speaker 10 VIDEO S-VIDEO L R A A UDIO OUTPUT UDIO OUTPUT
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Zoom Functions EN Due to the nature of digital broadcasts, the normal image displayed on your television may appear as a “windowbox” or “letterboxed” image. This is a normal condition based on signal transmission and programming. Press the ZOOM button on the remote control to minimize or eliminate the black bars on your TV display, if desired. Note: ZOOM option can vary depending on the broadcaster. Zoom effect on a 4:3 TV Display A windowbox image is typical when viewing DT broadcasts that
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EN Quick Start Guide Once all connections are made, follow this Quick Start Guide to begin viewing digital channels immediately. It is recommended that you read the entire manual to familiarize yourself with all of the functions avail- able to you. Installation Guide (Initial Setup Menu) When the converter box is turned on for the first time or has been reset to factory default, the Installation Guide will be displayed automatically. User can follow the Installation Guide to set the following
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On-Screen Menu - Guide EN The On-Screen Menu display is for accessing and setting up preferences for the DT502 Guide Time / Date Guide Guide menu consists of three options; Simple Guide Simple Guide, Full Guide and Reminder List. Guide Full Guide To display the correct information on Simple Channel Reminder List Guide, Full Guide, and Reminder List, your Setup “Time Zone” must be set correctly. Info. EXIT Exit Move MENU Previous Page OK Enter Simple Guide Simple Guide can view program inform
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On-Screen Menu - Channel EN The On-Screen Menu display is for accessing and setting up preferences for the DT502 Channels Items in channel are auto scan and manual scan. Channel Time / Date Channel category consists of two options; Channel Channel Auto Scan and Manual Channel Set Auto Scan Guide Auto Scan Manual Channel Set Guide Channel Manual Channel Set Setup Channel Info. Setup EXIT Exit Move MENU Previous Page OK Enter Info. Installation Guide - Scan Auto Scan OK Enter MENU Exit EXIT Prev
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On-Screen Menu - Setup EN On-Screen Menu - Setup (con’t) On-Screen Menu - Setup (con’t) The On-Screen Menu display is for accessing and setting The On-Screen Menu display is for accessing and setting The On-Screen Menu display is for accessing and setting Main Menu up preferences for the DT502 up preferences for the DT502 up preferences for the DT502 Closed Caption (con’t) Parental Control (V-Chip) (con’t) Setup Time / Date Setup Closed Caption menu allows you to change/customize the Setup
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On-Screen Menu - Setup On-Screen Menu - Setup (con’t) EN On-Screen Menu - Setup (con’t) The On-Screen Menu display is for accessing and setting The On-Screen Menu display is for accessing and setting The On-Screen Menu display is for accessing and setting Main Menu up preferences for the DT502 up preferences for the DT502 up preferences for the DT502 Closed Caption (con’t) Parental Control (V-Chip) (con’t) Setup Time / Date Setup Closed Caption menu allows you to change/customize the Setup
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On-Screen Menu - Setup On-Screen Menu - Setup (con’t) On-Screen Menu - Setup (con’t) EN The On-Screen Menu display is for accessing and setting The On-Screen Menu display is for accessing and setting The On-Screen Menu display is for accessing and setting Main Menu up preferences for the DT502 up preferences for the DT502 up preferences for the DT502 Closed Caption (con’t) Parental Control (V-Chip) (con’t) Time / Date Setup Setup Closed Caption menu allows you to change/customize the Setup
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Main Menu On-Screen Menu - Info EN The On-Screen Menu display is for accessing and setting up preferences for the DT502 Info Press MENU on the remote control to display the Main Menu. Info Time / Date Using Up/Down arrow buttons to highlight “Info”, OK to enter Setup Info Menu displays the system information, Guide software version, hardware version, and Product: Software Version: loader version. Hardware Version: Channel Loader Version: Setup Info EXIT Exit MENU Previous Page Display Bar
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Troubleshooting Guide EN Check for a possible solution to a symptom before contacting a customer service representative. We recommend visiting our website at: www.apexdigitalinc.com for additional updates. *Antennaweb.org provides personalized information for choosing antenna type and orientation for your particular. Symptom Possible Solutions • Use the automatic scanning function to add the Cannot receive certain channels channels not included in memory. through the antenna. • Signal
