Owner's Manual TB100HH9 DTV Digital to Analog Converter (Set Top Box) THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING PHILCO. NEED HELP FAST? READ YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL FIRST FOR QUICK TIPS THAT MAKE USING YOUR PHILCO PRODUCT MORE ENJOYABLE. IF YOU HAVE READ YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AND STILL NEED ASSISTANCE, YOU MAY ACCESS OUR ONLINE HELP AT HTTP://WWW.FUNAI-CORP.COM OR CALL 1-800-317-6062 WHILE WITH YOUR PRODUCT. INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS. © 2007 Funai Electric Co., Ltd. X6032UD_Book.
BEFORE USING The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the unit. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record. Serial numbers are not kept on file. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchase from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
BEFORE USING F IGURE A BEFORE USING EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECT RICAL CODE ANTE NNA L EAD I N WI RE GROUND CLAMP A NTENNA DI SCHARG E UN I T (NEC SECTION 8 10 -2 0) EL ECT RI C SE RV I CE EQ U I PM EN T G RO UNDI NG CO NDUCT ORS (NEC SECTION 8 10 -2 1) G RO UND CL AM PS NEC - NATI O NAL EL ECTRI CAL CO DE 13.
BEFORE USING Precautions Location For safe operation and satisfactory performance of this product, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. • Avoid dusty or humid places. • Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the unit. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes.
BEFORE USING BEFORE USING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Information on Digital Broadcasting . . . . . 6 Major Features of STB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEFORE USING Information on Digital Broadcasting ATSC Receives ATSC Digital terrestrial antenna STB (Set Top Box) Digital terrestrial signals TV Digital broadcasting is the most advanced format of broadcasting, employing a new technology for compression of audio and video signals which allows broadcasters to transmit digital signals using existing terrestrial systems.
BEFORE USING BEFORE USING Location of Controls 1 STANDBY-ON button: Turns STB on and off. Remote Control 2 Number buttons: Input channel numbers and passwords. 1 3 SETUP button: Enters or quits “SETUP” menu. STANDBY-ON 1 2 3 СH + 4 5 6 СH - 7 8 9 . 0 ALT.CH DISPLAY SETUP STILL AUDIO EPG 2 3 4 5 6 RETURN 4 STILL button: Pause the image while you continue to listen to the audio. 7 5 Navigation buttons 8 OK K / L / s / B : Moves the highlight up, down, left or right.
BEFORE USING Accessories Installing Batteries Check the following accessories when unpacking the STB: 1 Unsnap the battery cover from the back of the remote control. Remote control: NA382UD STANDBY-ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 . 0 ALT.CH DISPLAY SETUP STILL AUDIO EPG RETURN 2 AA batteries СH + СH - OK 2 Install two AA batteries making sure the polarity (+ / -) is correct. Owner’s manual: 1VMN24077 NOTE: • When replacing batteries, replace them in pairs. 3 Snap the battery cover back.
CONNECTIONS Connecting an Antenna Basic Connection: VHF/UHF antenna AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT ANT. IN CONNECTIONS RF cable Rear panel of STB ANT. ΟUΤ When Connecting to Cable Box (optional) Also: VHF/UHF antenna Incoming cable signals Cable box (optional) ANT IN RF cable To antenna input jack ANT OUT RF cable RF cable Rear panel of STB AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT ANT. IN ANT.
CONNECTIONS Connecting to TV Rear panel of STB AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT ANT. IN ANT. ΟUΤ To audio input jacks (L, R) Video cable Audio cable RF cable AND/OR To video input jack To antenna input jack Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows: • RF cable x1 Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store. Before connecting, ensure the AC power cords of all devices are NOT connected to the AC outlets.
OTHER CONNECTIONS STB Connection to a Standard Stereo System Rear panel of STB AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT ANT. IN ANT. ΟUΤ STEREO COMPONENT OTHER CONNECTIONS Audio cable To audio input jacks (L, R) Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows: • RF cable x1 Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store. Before connecting, ensure the AC power cords of all devices are NOT connected to the AC outlets.
OTHER CONNECTIONS Connecting to TV and Video Devices (VCR, DVD Recorder, etc) e.g.: Connection to DVD Recorder Rear panel of STB AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT ANT. IN ANT. ΟUΤ Video cable To audio input jacks (L, R) Audio cable Audio cable Video cable To video input jack DVD Recorder Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows: • RF cable x1 Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.
INITIAL SETUP (SETUP WIZARD) Initial Setup Setup Wizard When STB is turned on for the first time or before completing autoscan, “SETUP WIZARD” is displayed on the screen automatically. You can complete the following items for the initial setups through this menu. 1 Language for screen 2 Connection for audio output 3 Time zone 4 Daylight saving time (DST) 5 Display mode 6 Channel Scanning 1 Turn the TV on and select the input to which the STB is connected.
INITIAL SETUP (SETUP WIZARD) 9 Select “AUTOSCAN” using [K / L], then press [OK]. The system is now scanning AUTOSCAN will rescan all channels. This may take a while to complete. EXIT 12% AUTOSCAN Channel Found EXIT STB starts receiving available digital channels and stores them in the channel map. When the scanning is complete, “AUTOSCAN COMPLETED” will be indicated. After autoscan is complete, press [CH / ] to verify whether STB is receiving channels properly.
BASIC OPERATION Selecting Channels on the STB About Sub-channel Broadcasting Digital broadcasting offers a service that enables multiple signals, called “sub-channels”, to be sent simultaneously on one main channel by using its high compression technology. Therefore, every digital channel number consists of a main channel and a sub-channel number. ATSC 18:00 CH4-1 : changes automatically : changes manually by using [CH / ].
BASIC OPERATION Choosing Audio Language Electronic Program Guide (EPG) You can change languages when the channel provides alternate languages. Electronic Program Guide (EPG) is the electronic equivalent of a printed TV program guide. You can view a list of programs scheduled for the next few hours. To display the correct information on “EPG”, “TIME ZONE” and ”D.S.T” must be set correctly. 1 Press [AUDIO] repeatedly. Audio language changes as follows. • ENGLISH 1/4 1 Press [EPG] while watching TV.
ADVANCED OPERATION Adding/Deleting Channels Add or delete desired channels in the channel map. CAUTION: • You cannot recover the deleted channels once they 5 Press [OK] again to add the channel to the channel map. E.g., adding channel 6 0 6 OK are deleted unless you perform the autoscan again. 1 Press [SETUP] to display “SETUP” menu. EXIT 6 DELETE TIME 10 20 DETAIL 58 INITIAL E.g., adding channel 26. EXIT TIME ADD CHANNEL SETUP DETAIL OK 6.
ADVANCED OPERATION 5 Select the channel number you want to delete from the channel list on the right using [K / L], then press [OK]. 5 Adjust the antenna’s direction to get the best reception. • E.g., deleting channel 26. 26.1 ADD/DELETE [OK] EXIT CHANNEL TIME ADD 10 DELETE DETAIL 56.1 ADD/DELETE EXIT CHANNEL 20 TIME 26 ADD DELETE DETAIL 58 INITIAL • A status bar stretches to the right according to the signal strength.
ADVANCED OPERATION 4 Select “AUTOSCAN” using [K / L], then press [OK]. AUTOSCAN E.g., switching from CH3/CH4 output to RF THROUGH CHANNEL TIME DETAIL If the screen doesn’t show anything after switching RF OUT, set the TV Channel to CH3, then hold down a “SETUP”button for 3 seconds. AUTOSCAN RF THROUGH AUTOSCAN will rescan all channels. This may take a while to complete. BACK AUTOSCAN 12% • • CH3 CH3 CH4 CH4 Channel Found EXIT • INITIAL • Switch RF OUT.
ADVANCED OPERATION Selecting Display Mode STB allows you to select a display mode to match the formats of the program being broadcast on your TV screen. INFORMATION on Display Mode For standard 4:3 TVs displaying widescreen 16:9 broadcasts, your choices are: Display Mode 1 Press [SETUP] to display “SETUP” menu. 2 Select “DETAIL” using [K / L], then press [OK].
ADVANCED OPERATION Time Zone V-Chip Options 3 Select “TIME ZONE” using [K / L], then press [OK]. TIME EXIT CHANNEL TIME ZONE EASTERN D.S.T OFF TIME DETAIL INITIAL 4 Select your time zone using [K / L], then press [OK]. V-chip reads the ratings for programs, then denies access to the programs which exceed the rating level you set. With this function, you can block certain programming inappropriate for children. 1 Press [SETUP] to display “SETUP” menu.
ADVANCED OPERATION See the following description for setting each item. Rating Mature audience only NC-17 No one under 17 admitted A B R Restricted; under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian C PG-13 Unsuitable for children under 13 PG Parental guidance suggested G General audience NR No rating V-CHIP EXIT CHANNEL TIME DETAIL INITIAL MPAA RATING TV RATING DOWNLOADABLE RATING CLEAR DOWNLOADABLE RATING NEW PASSWORD Category X A... “MPAA Rating”! this page B...
ADVANCED OPERATION 7 Press [SETUP] to exit “SETUP” menu. To Set the Sub Ratings As for TV-MA, TV-14, TV-PG, or TV-Y7, you can further set the sub ratings to block specific elements of programming. To set the sub ratings, follow the step below. Press [K / L / s / B] to select the desired rating or sub rating, then press [OK] repeatedly to switch between view and block. Sub rating status will appear beside the main rating.
ADVANCED OPERATION 5 Select the desired DTV closed caption using [K / L], then press [OK]. Select service. OFF SERVICE1 SERVICE2 SERVICE3 SERVICE4 SERVICE5 SERVICE6 DTV CC You can edit the style of CC such as font, color or size, etc. This feature is available only when “CC STYLE” is set to “MANUAL”. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in “Closed Caption Options” on page 23. Select if you do not want DTV CC. This is the default. OFF CC Style Edit 2 Select “CC STYLE EDIT” using [K / L], then press [OK].
ADVANCED OPERATION [Back Color] Background color of the displayed caption can be switched. [Back Opacity] Background opacity of the displayed caption can be switched. [Edge Color] Edge color of the displayed caption can be switched. [Edge Type] Edge type of the displayed caption can be switched. 4 Press [SETUP] to exit “SETUP” menu. Auto Power Down The auto power down can be set to automatically turn off the STB after an incremental period of time. Default setting is 4 hours. (The EPA (U.S.
OTHERS Troubleshooting Before requesting service for this STB, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. Symptom Remedy No power • Make sure that the AC power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. • Make sure that the POWER indicator is lit.
OTHERS Symptom Remedy When you forget the password for v-chip • If you forget the password, refer to “New Password” on page 23. Closed captioning display (TEXT mode) does not go off even after changing channels through STB. • Change the TV setting to a mode other than VIDEO. • Change channels through the TV. • Turn off the power of the TV, then turn on the power again. The screen goes blank just after turning the STB on. • This is a normal part of the start-up process and is not a malfunction.
GUÍA PARA RÁPIDA CONSULTA Antes de utilizar 2 Instale dos pilas AA asegurándose que la polaridad (+ / -) sea la correcta. Ubicación del control Mando a distancia 1 2 3 4 5 6 STANDBY-ON 1 2 3 СH + 4 5 6 СH - 7 8 9 . 0 ALT.CH DISPLAY SETUP STILL AUDIO EPG RETURN 7 8 OK 9 10 11 12 NOTA: • Cuando cambie las pilas, hágalo por pares. 3 Cierre la cubierta de pilas. PRECAUCIÓN: • No mezcle tipos de baterías (baterías alcalinas y de manganeso).
GUÍA PARA RÁPIDA CONSULTA Antena de VHF/UHF Conexiones Conexión a una antena Conexión básica: Otro dispositivo A RF-IN Divisor ejemplo, VCR A ANT. IN STB Conexión a TV Antena de VHF/UHF Panel trasero del STB Cable de RF AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT ANT. IN Panel trasero del STB Señales del cable de entrada Caja de cable (opcional) ANT IN Cable de RF ANT OUT Cable de RF A la toma de entrada de la antena Panel trasero del STB VIDEO OUT ANT. IN ANT. ΟUΤ ANT. IN ANT.
GUÍA PARA RÁPIDA CONSULTA Conexión STB a un sistema estéreo normal Panel trasero del STB AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT ANT. IN ANT. ΟUΤ COMPONENTE STEREO Cable de audio A las tomas de entrada de audio (der., izq.) Los cables provistos utilizados en eseta conexión son los siguientes: • Cable de RF x 1 Adquiera el resto de los cables necesarios en una tienda de su zona. Antes de la conexión, asegúrese de que los cables eléctricos de CA de todos los dispositivos NO estén conectados al tomacorriente de CA.
GUÍA PARA RÁPIDA CONSULTA 3 Seleccione “CONTINUE” utilizando [s / B] y presione [OK]. 1 Presione [SETUP] para visualizar el menú “AJUSTE”. 4 Seleccione el idioma utilizando [K / L] y presione [OK]. 2 Seleccione “CANAL” utilizando [K / L] y presione [OK]. 5 Seleccione la conexión para salida de audio mediante [s / B] y luego presione [OK]. Seleccione “AUDIO FUERA” si... - está utilizando el cable de audio normal para conectar el STB a su TV. Seleccione “RF FUERA” si...
LIMITED WARRANTY FUNAI CORP. will repair this product, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workmanship as follows: DURATION: PARTS: FUNAI CORP. will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase. Certain parts are excluded from this warranty. LABOR: FUNAI CORP. will provide the labor without charge for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase.
