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Rev: Sept 22, 2008 

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 ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the 

manufacturer’s instructions. 

8)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, 

or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 

9)  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 

10) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long 

periods of time. 

11) 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.  

12) The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no 

objects filled with 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, visit www.DTV.gov or www.dtv2009.gov or call 
1-888-DTV-2009. 

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) 

Two types of RCU’s are available with each model converter

.  “Option  1”  is  a      

Dedicated RCU that works only with this device. “Option 2” is a Universal RCU
model capable of operating your TV, VCR, satellite set-top-box or cable set-top-
box in addition to the converter box. 

To program the Universal RCU with the codes to operate you model of TV, VCR, 
etc, you need to enter a numerical code. A full list of equipment models with their 
corresponding codes can be found on the 

www.AccessHD.TV 

website.

To program the Universal RCU:  

Press “TV” (or “AUX”), Press “SETUP” and hold for 3 sec until the selected de-
vice LED blinks twice, then enter the numeric code of your model. If a valid code 
has been entered, the LED will blink twice. If it is an invalid code, you will see one 
long blink. 

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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