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Rev: Sept 22, 2008 

Access HD® is exclusively distributed by GXi International, LLC 

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Owner’s Manual  

Models: 

1010, 1020, 1020A, 1030, 1050, 1080 

 

READ WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY, 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 

Contents: 

1.  Safety Instructions and Warnings………………... 
2.  Remote Control Unit (RCU)………………………. 
3. Component 

Identification…………………………. 

4.  Connecting your Converter Box………………….. 
5.  Operating your Converter Box……………………. 
6.  Troubleshooting - FAQ...………………….………. 
7. Technical 

Specifications………………………….. 

8.  Limited Warranty & Service………………………. 

HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP?  

Please read the Troubleshooting Guide on page 12.  If you still have difficulties or if 

you require an upgraded antenna please call

:  1-800-393-1246 

or go to  

www.AccessHD.TV

DO NOT RETURN THIS  

CONVERTER TO THE STORE! 

(The terms of the federal government coupon program 

do not permit store returns for cash or store credit) 

Date of Purchase: 

__________________________ 

Location of Purchase:  

__________________________ 

Serial 

#: 

  __________________________ 

Have the following information ready when you call us: 

DIGITAL TO ANALOG TV SIGNAL CONVERTER 

®

  2 
  2 
  6 
  6 
  8 
12 
12 
13 

Mailing Address: 

Fax Number: 

7868 US Highway 70, Suite C 

(919) 550-3277 

Clayton, NC 27520

Summary of Contents for 1010

Page 1: ...E QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP Please read the Troubleshooting Guide on page 12 If you still have difficulties or if you require an upgraded antenna please call 1 800 393 1246 or go to www AccessHD TV DO NOT RETURN THIS CONVERTER TO THE STORE The terms of the federal government coupon program do not permit store returns for cash or store credit Date of Purchase __________________________ Location of Pur...

Page 2: ...ith liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Thank you for purchasing this converter box which has been designed and manufactured to give you many years of viewing pleasure This unit will enable you to view digital broadcasts after February 2009 when analog transmissions will be turned off in the USA This unit has been approved by the NTIA for the coupon program For more information ...

Page 3: ...cover from the remote control and put two 2 AA size batteries inside the compartment The diagram inside the battery compartment shows the correct way to install the batteries Using the Remote Control To use the remote control point it towards the front of your converter box The remote control has a range of up to 7 meters 23 ft from the converter box at an angle of up to 60 degrees The remote cont...

Page 4: ...s other languages Press to toggle between different audio tracks 13 STANDBY Press to switch the converter box on and off When not in use it is recommended that you switch the converter box off to save your power bill and the environment An automatic power down function is also available in the on screen menu 14 VOL Press to increase the audio volume Models 1020A 1080 only adjustable through RCA au...

Page 5: ... 19 JUMP FORWARD Used when operating a DVD or DVR 20 RECORD Used when operating a VCR or DVR 21 CAPTION Press to view closed captions when broadcast with the channel Press to select services 1 6 22 AUDIO Often more than one audio track is broadcast with the picture such as other languages Press to toggle between different audio tracks 23 NUMBER KEYS Press to directly select a particular channel in...

Page 6: ...eo output to connect to your TV for a better quality picture 3 CH3 4 SWITCH Used to select NTSC Channel 3 61 25MHz or Channel 4 67 25MHz 4 SMART ANTENNA CONNECTION Used to connect to a smart antenna rotator 5 L R AUDIO Connect these stereo outputs to your TV VCR or Hi Fi 6 VIDEO OUTPUT If your TV has support for the RCA type jack video input it is recommended that you use this connection over the ...

Page 7: ... 22 2008 Access HD is exclusively distributed by GXi International LLC Page 7 of 13 Connecting your TV and antenna Connecting to other devices VCR DVR AUX Model 1010 Models 1020 1080 Model 1010 Models 1020 1080 ...

Page 8: ...suitable for DTV reception wrong size type or badly positioned you will not see any picture at all To help you confirm what the problem is the converter box has a built in signal strength meter which will show the strength of the incoming signal Press the SIGNAL button on the RCU and you will see this signal meter If the signal is too weak for DTA reception a message will appear on screen Signal n...

Page 9: ...hould scan all the TV channels first If this was not done this automatically then press the arrow buttons to move the cursor to Auto Channel Searching in the main menu Press the OK button to confirm You will see a status menu which indicates the auto search is in process After all the channels in your area have been found the first of the discovered channels will appear on the screen You can run a...

Page 10: ...dian NC 17 No one 17 and under allowed TV Rating system EIA766 ratings TV Y all children TV Y7 directed at older children TV G general audiences TV PG parental guidance suggested TV 14 parents strongly cautioned TV MA mature audiences only Content ratings FV Fantasy Violence V moderate Violence S mild Sexual situations L mild coarse Language D mature themes suggestive Dialogue To select the level ...

Page 11: ...nvironment Smart antenna Model 1010 Only Some users may be using a smart antenna to optimize the signal from broadcasts being received from different directions i e Your CBS affiliate s broadcast tower may be in a different location than your NBC affiliate s A normal antenna is not able to optimize signals from multiple directions so a smart antenna can be used The converter box is able to interfa...

Page 12: ...vered channel will appear on the screen Q The picture is not clear and I see snow fuzzy picture or the menu also has snow A Digital signals DO NOT HAVE SNOW If you are seeing snow fuzz you are watching through your TV s analog tuner Check all connections and make sure your TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 to match your converter s RF output The Access HD remote must be used to change channels from no...

Page 13: ...exclusions stated herein This warranty is void if the owner fails to follow the prescribed maintenance installation and operating procedures described in this manual Access HD has the right to recover warranty administration costs from the owner if the root cause of the malfunction was found to be other than defective material or workmanship In particular this warranty does not cover damage caused...

Page 14: ...VISIT WWW ACCESSHD TV OR CALL 1 800 393 1246 Model DTA1020A Model DTA1030 Model DTA1050 Model DTA1080 Model DTA1010 Model DTA1020 Access HD Product Line Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories ...

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