DTA Converter
QUICK START GUIDE
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DTA Converter
Quick Start Guide
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MADE EASY!
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
REMEDY
The front panel has no
light (green or red)
The power cord is not
plugged in
Check that the power cord is se-
curely plugged into the wall outlet.
No Picture or Sound
Wrong connection of the
Audio/Video output of the
Digital Converter to TV
Check the A/V cable connections
between the DTA Converter and
TV to assure they are securely
connected. Refer to section (2) for
detailed instructions.
Wrong connection of the
cable input
Make sure the coaxial cable
connection is securely tightened
on both the TV and wall outlet,
hand-tighten if necessary.
Audio muting
Press the
MUTE
button
TV on wrong channel
Set TV to Channel 4. Set switch
on back of DTA Converter to
channel 4.
TV Power
Be sure the TV power is turned on.
The remote control
does not operate
Batteries are improperly
inserted or not functioning
Check to be sure the batteries are
inserted properly. It may be time to
replace the AAA batteries for the
remote control.
SAFTEY INFORMATION
Make sure to place the DTA Converter in a well ventilated area and away from any heat source.
To avoid electric shock:
• Do not open the cover of the DTA Converter
• Make sure the DTA Converter is powered off when connecting cables.
• Do not use the power cord if it becomes damaged.
Install the DTA Converter in a horizontal position. Do not place any heavy object, such as a TV set,
on the DTA Converter.
DISPLAY NOW & NEXT INFORMATION
The
INFO (i)
button will display information about what is showing on a
channel Now and what will be showing Next.
While watching a channel:
•
Press the
INFO
button to see the
name of the Now & Next programs.
•
Press the
INFO
button again for a
more detailed description of the
current program.
•
Press
EXIT
at any time to return
to watching TV.
While viewing the Channel List:
•
Press the
INFO
button to see a
detailed description of the Now & Next programs.
•
Use the
button to see this information for other channels.
•
Press
INFO
again to hide the description.
•
Press
EXIT
at any time to return to watching TV.
SET UP FAVORITE CHANNELS
You can set your Favorite Channel selections.
•
Press the
MENU
button.
•
Arrow to select Favorites & Parental
Control and press
OK
.
•
Select the channel you want to list as a
favorite using the button.
Press
OK
. A check mark appears to
show it as one of your favorite channels.
•
When you finish all your favorite selections,
press the
EXIT
button. If you select Yes,
the Favorite list is stored.
VIEW FAVORITE CHANNELS
•
Press the
FAV
button on your remote to browse only your designated favorite
channels.
LANGUAGE SETTING
The DTA Converter is initially set to display menus in English.
To change the language you see on DTA Converter menus:
•
Select
MENU
on your remote control.
•
Arrow to select Settings and press
OK
.
•
Arrow to select Language Setting and press
OK
.
•
On Display Language setting arrow over to the right and highlight the
language you want to see and press
OK
.
PARENTAL LOCK
You can put a lock on channels by forcing a password to be entered before
the channel can be viewed.
To set the password:
•
Select
MENU
on your remote.
•
Arrow to Settings and press
OK
.
•
Press
OK
on Parental Control.
•
A screen appears to enter the current
password (the pre-set password is
0000 (four zeros)).
•
Enter the password you want under
new password and then enter it again
under confirm password.
SET UP LOCKED CHANNELS
You can create a list of channels that can only be viewed by entering
the Parental Password.
•
Press the
MENU
button.
•
Arrow to select Favorites & Parental
Control and press
OK
.
•
Use the arrow button to move the
cursor to the right-most column.
•
Select the channel you want to lock
using the button. Press
OK
.
A check mark appears to show this
channel will require a password to view.
•
Press
OK
again to remove the channel
from the list.
•
When you finish all of your Locked selections, Press the EXIT
button. If you select
Yes, the Locked list is stored.
•
The lock icon will appear on the Channel Guide List to show which channels require
the Parental Password to view.
VIEW LOCKED CHANNELS
You can temporarily unlock a Parental Control Channel by entering the
Parental Password.
•
When you tune to a Locked Channel, a screen appears for you to enter the
Parental Password.
•
Enter the four digit Parental Password. The channel will appear.
•
If you enter the wrong password, an Invalid Password screen appears and prompts
you to enter the correct password.
•
Once the correct password is entered the channel will remain unlocked until the
channel is changed.
TO HEAR A DIFFERENT LANGUAGE
Some networks provide alternative language feeds. An alternative language
is available when the
LANG
icon on the information bar is yellow.
•
To listen to an alternative language feed, press the
LANG
button.
•
A list of alternative language feeds will appear.
•
Use the buttons to select the language you desire.
•
Press
OK
. Press
EXIT
to remove the list. The alternate language will be heard.
•
You can return to English by repeating these steps or by changing the channel.
Note:
It is common for TV Networks to send alternate language feeds in English or with no content
(nothing to hear). This is not a problem with your TV, the DTA Converter or the cable signal.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The table below lists some of the frequently used troubleshooting steps. If you can not solve
your problem after following these troubleshooting procedures, please contact your service
provider. Do not open the DTA Converter cover.
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