® simply remarkable™ Digital TV Converter Box WITH Caja Convertidora de TV Digital CON CAPACIDAD DE PASAR LA SENAL ANALOGICA DT250 User's Manual Manual del usuario
Important Safety Information WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, don’t expose to rain or moisture. These markings are located on the bottom, side or back of the unit. CAUTION: To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove back cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Important Safety Instructions 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - Read, retain and follow all of the safety and operating instructions before using this product. 2. WATER AND MOISTURE - The product should not be used near bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement. 3. VENTILATION - Locate the product where it will be properly ventilated.
Important Safety Instructions 11. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - the product should be serviced by qualified personnel when: A. The power supply cord or plug has been damaged. B. Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled into the product enclosure. C. The product has been exposed to rain. D. The product has been dropped or the enclosure is damaged. E. The product does not appear to operate normally or it exhibits a marked change in performance. 12.
3.4 Introduction Thank You for purchasing the DT250 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.
Table of Contents G etting Started Important Safety Information ...................................................1 Important Safety Instructions .............................................. 2-3 Introduction / What’s In The Box? / Specifications ............ 4 Table of Contents ..................................................................... 5 I nitial Setup Before Use Remote Control Battery Installation....................................6 Remote Control Functions.............................
Remote Control Battery Installation 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 shortened.
Remote Control Functions 1 1 2 3 4 10 MUTE 4 2 3 5 6 8 9 0 - CCD CH + 11 VOL + VOL - OK DISPLAY 13 14 CH - 8 9 Menu button GUIDE FAV + ZOOM 15 SIGNAL 16 MTS FAV /OK/Vol/Ch (PGS. 14, 17-20) Recall button (PG. 14) Signal Strength 8 Favorite Channel (down) (PG. 15) (PGS. 15, 20) (PG. 15) Add/Delete Favorites CH (PG. 15) 10 Mute button (PG. 13) 11 Closed Caption button (PGS. 13, 18) 12 Exit button (PG. 13) 13 Display button (PGS. 14, 19) 16 7 (PG.
Front & Rear Panel Overview DT250 (front view) 2 1 1 Power ON / Standby (Green light - On) (Red light - Standy) 2 Remote control sensor DT250 (rear view) ANTENNA IN TV OUT CH 3/4 & VIDEO CH 3 S-VIDEO CH 4 L AUDIO R Analog Pass-Through 1 2 3 4 5 6 SMART ANTENNA 7 1 Antenna IN (RF Input) 5 S-Video Output 2 TV out (RF Output) 6 Audio (L/R) Output 3 Channel 3/4 Switch 7 Smart Antenna Connector 4 Composite Video Output Channel 3/4 (Analog Pass-through) (Optional) 88 EN
QUICKSETUP EN The DT250 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.
Connection to TV Composite (using supplied AV cables) ANTENNA IN TV OUT VIDEO CH 3/4 & CH 3 CH 4 S-VIDEO L AUDIO R Analog Pass-Through SMART ANTENNA yellow white Connect the supplied video (yellow) and audio (red & white) cables. red To view, cycle through your television inputs (Video 1, 2, etc) to select the source that the DT250 is connected to.
Connection to Stereo You may connect the unit to your stereo system using the following method: 6)$%/ , 2 3 6)$%/ /54054 !5$)//54054 !5$)/ Rear panel subject to modification red white To Dolby Surround Equipped Receiver (L + R Audio Input) Front Left Speaker Front Right Speaker Center Channel Dolby Surround Connection Example Surround Left Speaker Surround Right Speaker 11 10 EN
Zoom Functions Quick Start Guide EN Due to the nature of digital broadcasts, the normal image displayed on Once connections are made, follow this quick guide to start viewing your all television may appear as a “windowbox” or “letterboxed” image. This digital channels immediately. It is recommended that you read the is a normal condition based on signal transmission and programming.
Remote Control Overview EN The following overview will detail the functions available when using the remote control. Press button to turn the converter box ON or OFF. When powered on, a green LED will illuminate on the front panel. To Mute Sound 1 To momentarily cut off sound to the speakers, press 2 MUTE the MUTE button. To restore sound, press once again. Number Buttons 1 Press to directly access a desired television channel. 2 For example: to access channel 4-2, press 4 > “-” > 2.
Remote Control Overview EN Arrow Buttons / OK MUTE MUTE 1 Press OK / arrow buttons to navigate through guides and favorite channels or to highlight submenu options. 2 Press OK to confirm your selection. Channel + - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - CCD 0 1 Press Channel + to scan up to the next channel. 2 Press Channel - to scan down to the next channel. Volume + 1 Press Vol + to gradually increase volume. 2 Press Vol - to gradually decrease volume. Note: Make sure your television volume is sufficient.
Remote Control Overview Fav + / Fav - EN (Favorite Channels) MUTE 1 Press Favorite + to scan upward and view channels you’ve added into your Favorite’s List. 2 Press Favorite - to scan downward and view channels you’ve added into your Favorite’s List. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - CCD 0 Signal MENU 1 Press to view the signal meter that indicates the strength of the transmission originating from the broadcaster. Press again to exit. See page 19.
Zoom Functions 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: Standard digital (SD) broadcasts are not effected. They’ll appear full screen.
Main Menu 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 antenna is strongly recommended. Auto Program The Main Menu display is for accessing and setting up preferences for the DT250.
Connection Main Menuto TV Parental Control of MPAA Ratings After your password code is accepted, the Parental Control < Menu will display. Parental Control Menu MPAA ALL NONE Composite NONE G TV-Y PG TV-Y7 PG-13 ANTENNA IN TV-G TV OUT R TV-PG NC-17 TV-14 X TV-MA FV L S V D (using supplied AV cables) CH 3/4 & arrow buttons to select 1 Press the TV rating best suited to your family’s preference.
Main Menu EN Smart Antenna (Optional) Main Menu Auto Program Manual Channel Set Password Parental Controls Closed Captions Language Sleep Timer Smart Antenna Time Zone TV Aspect Ratio Reset Default Settings To Move OK To Select Press MENU on the remote control to display the Main menu. 1 Using English 4 Hours Pacific 4:3 EXIT To Exit Note: A Smart antenna must be connected (CEA-909 Mode A) to display the Smart Antenna Menu.
Remote Control Functions Display Menus Guide 1 Power button MUTE of program (if available). 10 information 11 Press to display a guide (PG. 13) (if available). 2 Press to display future programming information Number buttons 1 2 2 2 3 THETUBE Music Vide. . . THETUBE Music Vide. . . 12:00PM - 12:30PM 12:00PM - 1:00PM 4 5 6 4 Music Videos 24/7 (TV-G) Signal 3 4 7 8 9 0 - CCD CH + MENU 3 5 11 Weak OK /OK/Vol/Ch (PGS. 14, 17-20) Recall button (PG.
Troubleshooting Guide 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 Cannot receive certain channels through the antenna. • Use the automatic scanning function to add the channels not included in memory.
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Limited Warranty DT250 Digital TV Converter Box 1YEAR PARTS / 90 DAY LABOR LIMITED WARRANTY WHO IS COVERED? Limited One (1) Year Parts Warranty - Apex Digital warrants the parts in this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase. During this period, Apex Digital will replace a defective part with a new or refurbished part without charge to you.
Legal Notice FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following two\conditions: (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 and found to comply within the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
