DV-B420 Digital Terrestrial Receiver Standard Definition OWNER’S MANUAL Thanks for buying a TEAC. Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this Digital Receiver. CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein, may void your warranty. CAUTION : To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer any servicing to qualified Service personnel.
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST! Is Digital TV reception available in your home? How do I connect this box to my TV? Using the supplied cable, connect the plug (called RCA) onto the rear of the Set-top box labelled Video-L Audio R . The other end of the cable connect to your television’s Video in and Audio in. Any televisions that have mono sound (not stereo) will not require the red plug.
Safety Instructions This STB has been manufactured to meet Australian safety standards. Please read the following safety instructions carefully before you handle the STB. DEFINITION Throughout the manual, you will find the letters STB. This stands for Set-Top Box. MAIN SUPPLY AC 100 ~ 230V 50 / 60Hz 15W Max CABLE Use standard certified cables to prevent any malfunction of the STB. LOCATION 1. Keep the STB indoors and away from potential hazards, such as houseplants, rain and direct sunlight.
Understanding the Remote Control Unit ..........................................8 ~ 9 Setup ................................................................................................................22 Menu Language..............................................................................................22 Connecting Your Equipment ..................................................................10 VIDEO Output.....................................................................................
Understanding the Remote Control Unit Understanding the Remote Control Unit Remote Control Unit 1 STANDBY To switch between Operation and Standby mode. 11 MUTE To enable or disable the audio. 12 NUMERIC BUTTONS To select the channel and enter the channel information and PIN Code. 13 EPG To display the TV/Radio program guide. 14 INFORMATION (Green) To display the program information box on the screen. 15 PRE-CHANNEL (Blue) To return to the previous channel.
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Your Equipment Front Panel Rear Panel 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 1 STAND-BY To Switch between Operation and Standby mode. 2 CHANNEL- To change channels down. To move down highlight marked cursor. 1 TV 3 CHANNEL+ To change channels up. To move up highlight marked cursor. 2 VIDEO & AUDIO L/R To connect Video & Audio R/L to a TV, Audio Amp or Hi-Fi system.
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Your Equipment Connection 2. Connection with VCR How to connect your STB to various systems There are several ways of connecting the STB to your TV and Hi-Fi System. Consult your local supplier for assistance in setting-up your system best suited to your requirements. 1. STB to a TV * This connection allows VCR to record Analogue TV and watch videos on the TV. Note : RF cable from set top box to VCR is not included. You ll need to purchase this separately.
Setting up Your System Setting up Your System Menu Tree Automatic Channel Search for Television Services(1st Step) You can automatically detect and save all channels as follows: System Connection • Connect STB as per pages 10 to 12 (as applicable). fi Power On • Turn on the power of STB and other devices connected to the STB. fi • Select Channel Search in the Installation Menu. • Enter the PIN Code. (Factory PIN Code is ‘0000’) • Press RED (SUB.
Setting up Your System Setting up Your System Basic Function Volume Control / Mute Information Screen After the television channels have been programmed, you will see the information(banner) box each time you switch channels. Press the VOL+/VOL- buttons to control the volume. To temporarily stop the volume, press the MUTE button. To cancel mute, press the MUTE button again or press the VOL+/VOL- buttons.
Menu Operation Menu Operation Main Menu Main menu shows the following information. 1. Turn on TV and your STB, after you have connected all peripheral devices to it. 2. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control Unit. You will see the Main Menu on the TV screen as follow: Channel List Shows the whole channel list stored in STB. Shows the Channel Information and Channel Sorting. Program Guide Shows the information of Now, Next Programs.
Menu Operation Menu Operation Program Guide Channel Information This mode helps you to watch the detailed information of a specific channel. Your STB has an Electronic Program Guide(EPG) to help you navigate programs through all the possible viewing options. The TV Guide supplies information such as program listings and starting and ending times for all available programs. Select Program Guide in Main Menu or press the EPG button of Remote Control Unit and the Program Guide screen will be displayed.
Menu Operation Menu Operation 2. VIDEO Output Setup This menu helps you to set up Menu Language, VIDEO Output, Screen Type, Banner Time, and Other Setting. Select Setup in the Main Menu. The following submenu will show up on your TV. Select VIDEO Output mode : Composite Video or RGB or S-VHS or Component. Note : Your selection will control only the output from SCART What is Composite Video? It is simply the normal video signal you would expect from an AV output. 1.
Menu Operation Menu Operation 3. Screen Type Audio Language You can choose either "4:3" or "16:9" according to your TV type. Screen Type 4:3 Letter box 4:3 Full Screen 16:9 Full Screen Adjust Screen Note : Screen adjustment feature may be available. Use only if absolutely necessary. 4. Banner Time You can set the display duration of the information (banner) box displayed on the Screen. The time ranges from 2 to approx 20 seconds. Select the default language for audio when changing channels.
Menu Operation Menu Operation Time Adjust OSD Transparency Note : Please select the state you live in. (example: Time zone) You can set your local time by adjusting the differences from GMT, according to your location. GMT : Greenwich Meantime-central European time. Select OSD Transparency type (0,20,40,60 or 80%).
Menu Operation Menu Operation 1. Automatic Channel Search Installation This Menu helps you to setup a variety of parameters necessary for receiving signal and managing the channel information. To avoid loss of service, it is important to understand the following table before you make changes. Automatic Channel Search helps you to automatically load the channel information of all CH contained. 1. Press the CH+/CH- buttons tp select Channel Search in the installation menu and press the OK button.
Menu Operation Menu Operation 2. Manual Channel Search Change PIN Code Manual channel search is more convenient to search a specific CH. Like the Automatic Channel Search, Manual Channel Search also searches all services broadcasted over a specific CH using its predefined information. Press the CH+/CH- buttons to select the CH number you want to search. Then press the OK button to place a tick (tag) beside it.
Menu Operation Menu Operation Receiver Lock Teletext Navigation This STB has Teletext software emulator which enables all TV sets to navigate Teletext pages. To start navigation of Teletext pages, press Teletext button. When Teletext is activated, buttons below mentioned will perform different features by each mode. To stop navigation & return to program press “Teletext” button. Note : The AUSTEXT Service is available on the SEVEN Network.
T roubleshooting Technical Specifications Problem Tuner & Channel Solution Something wrong with STB Does not display any message on the front panel or STB has no power. Check the main power cord and check that it is plugged into a suitable power outlet. No Picture Ensure that the STB is switched on (see above). Check whether STB is in Standby mode. Check the video output port (VIDEO) is firmly connected to the TV or VCR. Check that you have selected the correct channel or Video Input on your TV.
Technical Specifications Frequently Asked Questions A / V & Data In / Out Frequently Asked Questions TV SCART AUDIO R/L RS232C S/PDIF : Video Output (Composite Video, RGB, S-VHS) : RCA/Cinch Volume & Mute Control (Resolution : 20bit DAC, Max. 2Vrms) : Transfer rate 115,200 bps 9 Pin D-sub Type : Digital Audio Optical output Physical Specification Size (W x H x D) Weight (Net) Operating Temp. Storage Temp. : : : : 256 x 183 x 38 mm 0.9 Kg 0°C to +50°C -15°C to +65°C Q.
Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Q. Can I use the digital receiver on any television? A. YES. This product has a standard video output which will connect to any television with video input. Also available is RGB (red, green, blue) connection to a television that has a SCART input. You will need to purchase a SCART to SCART cable. For S-VHS, a SCART adaptor will be required. Q. How do I tune in services on my digital receiver? A.
15100064 (REV.00; 2004.04.14) TEAC TOTAL CARE info@teac.com.au or visit our website at http://www.teac.com.au Freecall telephone 1800-656700 between Monday to Friday - EST 9am to 5pm TEAC CORPORATION 3-7-3, Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8550, Japan. Phone : (0422)52-5081 TEAC AUSTRALIA PTY.,LTD. A.B.N.
