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    DT150 Digital TV Converter Box User's Manual ® simply remarkable™ Caja Convertidora de TV Digital Manual del Usuario V er .1.2 07/08[...]

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    1 EN Important Safety Information Digital T elevision T ransition Notice: This device contains a digital television tuner , so it should receive digital over the air TV programming, with a suitable antenna, after the end of full-power analog TV broadcast- ing in the United States on February 17, 2009. After February 17, 2009, a television receiver [...]

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    2 EN Important Safety Information Digital T elevision T ransition Notice: This device contains a digital television tuner , so it should receive digital over the air TV programming, with a suitable antenna, after the end of full-power analog TV broadcast- ing in the United States on February 17, 2009. After February 17, 2009, a television receiver [...]

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    3 EN Important Safety Information Digital T elevision T ransition Notice: This device contains a digital television tuner , so it should receive digital over the air TV programming, with a suitable antenna, after the end of full-power analog TV broadcast- ing in the United States on February 17, 2009. After February 17, 2009, a television receiver [...]

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    Thank You for purchasing the DT150 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. The DT150 digital TV converter box includes [...]

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    T able of Contents G etting Started Important Safety Information ................................................ Introduction / What’s In The Box? / Specifications ............ Table of Contents ..................................................................... I nitial Setup Before Use V iewing TV Broadcasts G eneral Information Remote Contr[...]

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    Remove the battery compartment cover. 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. Close the battery compartment cover. • When replacing batteries, replace both of them. Do not mix new and u[...]

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    7 18 Main Menu Smart Antenna (Optional) Time Zone TV Aspect Ratio 1 Using arrow buttons, highlight “Smart Antenna” to display the Smart Antenna menu, then press OK. Press MENU on the remote control to display the Main menu. Press MENU on the remote control to display the Main menu. Press Exit Press MENU on the remote control to display the Main[...]

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    Front & Rear Panel Overview 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 DT150 (front view) 4 3 5 Navigation (Left, Right, Up, Down, OK) Power ON / OFF (Yellow light illuminates when power is on) IR Receiver Exit Menu Main Menu Display DT150 (rear view) 1 2 4 3 5 Composite Video Output Antenna (RF Input) Channel 3/4 (RF Output) S-Video Output Audio (L/R) Output 5 6 7 8 1 2 4[...]

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    Connection to TV Composite (using supplied AV cables) S Video The DT150 is ready for use after connections are made to your TV using one of these video installation methods. Connect the supplied video (yellow) and audio (red & white) cables. T o view, cycle through your television inputs (Video 1, 2, etc) to select the source that the DT150 is [...]

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    Connection to TV Composite (using supplied AV cables) S Video The DT150 is ready for use after connections are made to your TV using one of these video installation methods. Connect the supplied video (yellow) and audio (red & white) cables. T o view, cycle through your television inputs (Video 1, 2, etc) to select the source that the DT150 is [...]

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    Zoom Functions Zoom effect on a 4:3 TV Display 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[...]

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    Zoom Functions Zoom effect on a 4:3 TV Display 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[...]

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    13 12 Remote Control Overview Arrow Buttons / OK Channel + - Volume + - Press Channel + to scan up to the next channel. Press Vol + to gradually increase volume. 1 2 Recall Display Press to return to the previously viewed channel. Press to view information about the currently viewed program. 1 2 1 Press Vol - to gradually decrease volume. 2 Guide P[...]

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    13 12 Remote Control Overview Arrow Buttons / OK Channel + - Volume + - Press Channel + to scan up to the next channel. Press Vol + to gradually increase volume. 1 2 Recall Display Press to return to the previously viewed channel. Press to view information about the currently viewed program. 1 2 1 Press Vol - to gradually decrease volume. 2 Guide P[...]

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    Quick Start Guide Once all connections are made, follow this quick guide to start viewing digital channels immediately. It is recommended that you read the entire manual to familiarize yourself with all of the functions available to you. Initial Setup Menu Menu Time Zone TV Aspect Ratio Auto Scan Channels When using the converter box for the first [...]

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    Zoom Functions Zoom effect on a 4:3 TV Display 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[...]

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    9 VIDEO 16 1 2 Main Menu Set Password Code Auto Scan Digital Channels Manual Channel Set (Add / Delete Channels) Auto Program Press MENU on the remote control to display the Main Menu. It is strongly recommended to set up your personal preferences in accordance with the menu options. It is presumed your television antenna is installed. A rooftop an[...]

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    9 VIDEO 16 1 2 Main Menu Set Password Code Auto Scan Digital Channels Manual Channel Set (Add / Delete Channels) Auto Program Press MENU on the remote control to display the Main Menu. It is strongly recommended to set up your personal preferences in accordance with the menu options. It is presumed your television antenna is installed. A rooftop an[...]

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    7 18 Main Menu Smart Antenna (Optional) Time Zone TV Aspect Ratio 1 Using arrow buttons, highlight “Smart Antenna” to display the Smart Antenna menu, then press OK. Press MENU on the remote control to display the Main menu. Press MENU on the remote control to display the Main menu. Press Exit Press MENU on the remote control to display the Main[...]

  • Page 21

    7 18 Main Menu Smart Antenna (Optional) Time Zone TV Aspect Ratio 1 Using arrow buttons, highlight “Smart Antenna” to display the Smart Antenna menu, then press OK. Press MENU on the remote control to display the Main menu. Press MENU on the remote control to display the Main menu. Press Exit Press MENU on the remote control to display the Main[...]

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    5 20 T able of Contents G etting Started Important Safety Information ................................................ Introduction / What’s In The Box? / Specifications ............ Table of Contents ..................................................................... I nitial Setup Before Use V iewing TV Broadcasts G eneral Information Remote [...]

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    Limited W arranty DT150 Digital TV Converter Box 1YEAR PARTS / 90 DAY LABOR LIMITED WARRANTY WHO IS COVERED? WHA T IS COVERED W arranty repair from the original date of purchase: 1 year replacement of parts; 90 day limited labor warranty coverage. If you don’ t have proof of purchase, your unit will be considered out of warranty and charged at a [...]

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    23 Legal Notice FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested [...]

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    DT150 Digital TV Converter Box User's Manual ® simply remarkable™ Caja Convertidora de TV Digital Manual del Usuario[...]

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    Información importante de seguridad ADVERTENCIA . - P ARA EVIT AR INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO UTILICE ESTE ENCHUFE CON CABLES DE EXTENSIÓN, T OMAS ELÉCTRICAS U OTROS TOMACORRIENTES SAL VO QUE LAS CLA VIJAS PUEDAN INTRODUCIRSE COMPLET AMENTE P ARA IMPEDIR SU EXPOSICIÓN. - P ARA EVIT AR INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO EXPONGA ESTE[...]

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    Información importante de seguridad ADVERTENCIA . - P ARA EVIT AR INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO UTILICE ESTE ENCHUFE CON CABLES DE EXTENSIÓN, T OMAS ELÉCTRICAS U OTROS TOMACORRIENTES SAL VO QUE LAS CLA VIJAS PUEDAN INTRODUCIRSE COMPLET AMENTE P ARA IMPEDIR SU EXPOSICIÓN. - P ARA EVIT AR INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO EXPONGA ESTE[...]

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    Información importante de seguridad ADVERTENCIA . - P ARA EVIT AR INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO UTILICE ESTE ENCHUFE CON CABLES DE EXTENSIÓN, T OMAS ELÉCTRICAS U OTROS TOMACORRIENTES SAL VO QUE LAS CLA VIJAS PUEDAN INTRODUCIRSE COMPLET AMENTE P ARA IMPEDIR SU EXPOSICIÓN. - P ARA EVIT AR INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO EXPONGA ESTE[...]

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    4 3.4 Introducción Qué incluye el convertidor? Dimensiones del aparato: Peso Neto: Formato de imagen: Tipo/alcance del sintonizador: Resolución 11” x 8.5” x 1.8” 3 lbs. 16:9 / 4:3 ATSC/ RF CH 2-69 Conversión descendente hasta 480i Salidas de video: Compuesta (1); S Video (1), salida RF con audio Entradas de video: RF (1); Antena inteligen[...]

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    Tabla de Contenido Primeros pasos Información importante de seguridad ................................ Introducción / Especificaciones Tabla de Contenido ................................................................... Instalación inicial antes del uso Transmisiones televisivas Información general Instalación de las pilas del control remoto[...]

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    Instalación de las pilas del control remoto Alcance del control remoto Remote Sensor • La distancia de alcance puede variar según la luminosidad que haya en la habilitación. 30º 6 Instalación de las pilas del control remoto 6 1. Quite la tapa del compartimiento de las pilas. 2. Coloque dos pilas "AAA". Asegúrese de haberlas coloca[...]

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    Funciones del control remoto 1 13 14 15 2 3 4 5 7 10 11 12 15 12 9 6 3 Botón Zoom (PG. 16) Botón Salir (PG. 13) Agregar y borrar canales favoritos (PG. 15) Canal favorito (ascendente) (PG. 15) Botón Menú (PG. 13) 8 2 14 11 5 Botón Guía (PGS. 14, 20) Botón de subtitulado electrónico (PGS. 13, 18) Botón Volver (PG. 14) Canal favorito (descen[...]

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    8 Descripción general del panel delantero y trasero DT150 (vista del frente) Encendido/En espera (Luz amarillo: encendido) Sensor del control remoto DT150 (vista posterior) 1 2 4 3 5 Interruptor de canales 3 y 4 Entrada de antena (entrada RF) Salida TV (salida RF) Salida de video compuesta Salida de S-Video 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 Salida de audio (L[...]

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    9 Conexión al televisor Compuesta (mediante los cables AV proporcionados) S Video (utilizando los cables de audio proporcionados) 9 Conecte los cables proporcionados de audio (rojo y blanco) y de video (amarillo). Para ver, pruebe con todas las entradas de su televisión (video 1, 2, etc.) para seleccionar la fuente a la que se conecta el DT150. P[...]

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    9 Conexión al televisor Compuesta (mediante los cables AV proporcionados) S Video (utilizando los cables de audio proporcionados) 9 Conecte los cables proporcionados de audio (rojo y blanco) y de video (amarillo). Para ver, pruebe con todas las entradas de su televisión (video 1, 2, etc.) para seleccionar la fuente a la que se conecta el DT150. P[...]

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    Conexión a estéreo Parlante envolvente Parlante envolvente Parlante envolvente Parlante envolvente Center Channel Ejemplo de conexión de sonido envolvente Dolby Al receptor equipado con sonido envolvente Dolby (Salida de audio L + R) white red Puede conectar el aparato a su sistema estéreo utilizando el siguiente método: Panel trasero sujeto a[...]

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    Configure la zona horaria según el lugar donde viva. Utilice la para seleccionar Zona horaria, luego presione para seleccionar Pacífico > Alaska> Hawai > del este > central > montaña Seleccione el idioma en el que desea ver los menús en la pantalla. Utilice los botones de flecha para seleccionar inglés > español > francé[...]

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    Presione para ver los subtítulos electrónicos (determinado por la estación televisiva) OFF > CC1 > CC2 > CC3 > CC4 o OFF > CS1 > CS2 > CS3 > CS4 > CS5 > CS6. Para obtener más detalles sobre CCD, vea la página 18. 12 Descripción general del control remoto Botones numéricos 1 2 Salir 1 2 1 CCD 1 Para detener el so[...]

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    Presione para ver los subtítulos electrónicos (determinado por la estación televisiva) OFF > CC1 > CC2 > CC3 > CC4 o OFF > CS1 > CS2 > CS3 > CS4 > CS5 > CS6. Para obtener más detalles sobre CCD, vea la página 18. 12 Descripción general del control remoto Botones numéricos 1 2 Salir 1 2 1 CCD 1 Para detener el so[...]

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    Descripción general del control remoto Señal Fav (Agregar y borrar canales favoritos) 1 MTS 1 Presione el botón para seleccionar un segundo canal de audio y proporcionar un diálogo alternativo (si está disponible). Fav + / Fav - (Canales Favoritos) 1 2 2 1 Add This Channel To Your Favorite’s List Delete This Channel From Your Favorite’s Li[...]

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    Descripción general del control remoto Señal Fav (Agregar y borrar canales favoritos) 1 MTS 1 Presione el botón para seleccionar un segundo canal de audio y proporcionar un diálogo alternativo (si está disponible). Fav + / Fav - (Canales Favoritos) 1 2 2 1 Add This Channel To Your Favorite’s List Delete This Channel From Your Favorite’s Li[...]

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    12 Menú principal 17 Auto Program Escaneo de canales digitales Determinar los canales manualmente (Agregar y borrar canales) Establecer contraseña Presione el botón MENU para visualizar el menú principal. Se recomienda encarecidamente que instale sus preferencias personales según las opciones del menú. Se supone que su antena de televisión e[...]

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    12 Menú principal 18 Control parental de clasificaciones de la Asociación Cinematográfica Estadounidense, MPAA Subtitulado electrónico Idioma Temporizador de apagado Después de que su contraseña es aceptada, se despliega el Menú de control paternal. Presione los botones de flecha para escoger la clasificación televisiva que mejor se adapte [...]

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    12 Menú principal 19 Antena inteligente (Opcional) Zona horaria Formato de imagen del televisor Restablecimiento de la configuración inicial Presione el botón MENU para visualizar el menú principal. 1. Mediante los botones de flecha , destaque la opción "Smart Antenna" (antena inteligente) para visualizar el menú Smart Antenna, lueg[...]

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    12 Menú principal 20 Guía Señal Volumen 1. Presione para visualizar una guía de información de programas (si está disponible). 2. Presione para visualizar información futura de programación (si está disponible). 1. Presione el botón SIGNAL (señal) para ver el medidor de señal que indica la intensidad de la transmisión digital originada[...]

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    12 Guía para la solución de problemas 21 Si detecta un problema, consulte las posibles soluciones antes de comuni- carse con el representante de servicio de atención al cliente. Le recomen- damos que visite nuestro sitio web www.apexdigitalinc.com para obtener actualizaciones. *El sitio Antennaweb.org proporciona información personalizada para [...]

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    12 Garantía limitada 22 APEX DIGITAL, INC. GA RAN TÍA D E COM PO NEN TES DE 1 A Ñ O Y D E MAN O D E OB R A D E 90 D ÍA S BEN EFI C IA RIO Para recibir el servicio de garantía, necesita el comprobante de compra, como el recibo original de venta, donde aparece la fecha original de compra en un comercio autorizado por Apex Digital, Inc. de Nortea[...]

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    12 23 Avi s o l eg al P arte 15 d e l a F CC Est e disposi t ivo cumple c on la P ar te 15 de la s norma s de la Comi s ión f ederal de comunicacione s (F CC) . E l f un c ionamien to de e st e produc to se encuen t ra suje to a las siguien t es dos condi c ione s: (1) este dispositivo no debe causar interferencia perjudicial y (2) debe aceptar cu[...]