High Definition Digital TV Receiver Instruction Manual DT3900RF
CONTENTS CONTENTS .........................................................................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................................3 GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................4 QUICK START GUIDE .....................................................................................5 REMOTE...........................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 1. Components inside your appliance are subject to high Voltage. Do not ever open it, even after having removed the power cable. Generally speaking, audio &video appliances are not connected to the earth, you may then feel electric shocks (not dangerous) when touching both appliances simultaneously (or one appliance and the antenna cable). We advise to plug the appliances on the mains after having connected everything. 2.
GENERAL INFORMATION The STB has functions which are possible, but not described in the manual. We do not guarantee these functions and thus are not described. As a matter of fact, functions considered not essential have been deliberately removed from the document. Follow the menus to program the terminal. In order to ease the reading of the instructions below, the access to a particular menu shall be given as follows: MENU / menu / sub-menu.
QUICK START GUIDE Your DT3900RF once plugged in to your TV set and after you have selected the appropriate TV input will display the first image as shown above. Please ensure you have the aerial cable connected to the DT3900RF. (SEE PAGE 9) Please follow the prompt on the screen to tune your set top to available digital TV signals. The scanning process will take a few minutes and all available channels will be loaded onto the set top. Once finished you can exit from the screen and you will see pictures.
REMOTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0-9. in standard mode, the numbered keys allow to enter the channel number you wish to view. In programming mode, they will allow you to enter digits. STANDBY. Switches the receiver on and off (standby). MENU. Press for main menu or to return to the previous menu. LIST. Display the channel list. EXIT. Clear a function. EPG. Displays the Electronic Program Guide (EPG). MUTE. Press to mute the sound. Press the key again for sound. FAV. Short-cut to Favorites.
FRONT PANEL 1. To display the status of the receiver and program number. 2. 4. To adjust volume 3. 6. To change the channel 5. Menu entry 7. Standby button 8. Operation confirmation REAR PANEL 1. Terminal, External RF signal input 2. Terminal, RF signal output to a TV set without a VIDEO component but a RF input terminal 3. Terrestrial aerial input 4. Interface, SPDIF output 5. D-sub connectors for software Upgrades only 6. Terrestrial Antenna loop output 7. HDMI output (high definition) 8.
USING THE SET TOP BOX You will mostly only use the followings keys (the function of these keys is explained in the previous paragraph): • Key + /- to adjust the volume. • Key ▼▲ to change channels. • Key Mute to cut off the sound • Numbered keys or OK for quick access to a channel. • Key EPG to access the 7 day programme guide. ADD NEW CHANNELS If new channels are broadcasted, you can add them as follows: Menu /Scan / Automatic Search.
CONNECTION 1. BASIC SET UP - COMP OSITE VIDEO Uses the single Yellow RCA Video connector for Composite Video (CVBS) with the Red and White RCA AUDIO R & L . All video outputs are active. 1. 1P repare your equipment Ensure that the power leads to both the TV set and the Set Top Box are unplugged whilst making AV connections. 1.2.
2. BASIC SET UP - COMPONENT VIDEO (red, blue, green) For a basic component connection, use the Red Blue Green video and the Red White audio connectors on the back of the receiver. The RCA leads included with your receiver can assist. All video outputs are active simultaneously. 2.1. Prepare your equipment Ensure that the power leads to both the TV set and the Set Top Box are unplugged whilst making AV connections. 2.2.
3. BASIC SET UP- HDMI Uses the HDMI connector on the back of the receiver to provide a complete digital video and audio connection in one neat cable. A HDMI cable of length to suit your purpose is required. All video outputs are active. 3.1. Prepare your equipment Ensure the power leads to both display and receiver are unplugged whilst making your AV connections. Your TV must have a HDMI input. 3.2. Connect the antenna… to the “ANTENNA IN” socket on the rear of your receiver. 3.3.
Make sure that your TV has an YPbPr input. Be sure the using amplifier has a SPIDF fiber input. Ensure that the power leads to the TV, the Set Top Box and the amplifier are unplugged before you commence the set up procedure. 4.2 Connecting Video and Audio Video Connect the YPbPr cords from the YPbPr output of the Set Top Box to the YPbPr input of the TV. Audio a) Connect the fiber optic cable to the SPDIF connector on the rear of the set top box.
5. BASIC SET UP S-VIDEO Uses the single S-VIDEO connector for S-VIDEO with the Red and White RCA AUDIO R & L for audio. All video outputs are active. 5. 1P repare your equipment Ensure that the power leads to both the TV set and the Set Top Box are unplugged whilst making AV connections. 5.2.
6. BASIC SET UP- RF Uses the RF connector on the back of the receiver to provide a complete digital video and audio connection in one neat cable. A RF cable of length to suit your purpose is required. All video outputs are active. 6.1. Prepare your equipment Ensure the power leads to both display and receiver are unplugged whilst making your AV connections. Your TV must have a RF input. 6.2. Connect the antenna… to the “ANTENNA IN” socket on the rear of your receiver. 6.
MAIN MENU The MAIN MENU allows you access to all set up controls in the set top box. Use the up and the down arrow key to navigate through the menu.
I-BAR NOW - Press the INFO key on the remote to activate the basic information bar. For more detailed information about this program, press the OK key while the basic information bar is displayed. LIST. The list button on the remote lists all available channels and the arrow up/down button on the remote allow navigation through the list. Once you have decided the channel to view press OK and your channel will be displayed.
7-DAY ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE 1. A comprehensive Electronic Program Guide (EPG) is transmitted by most broadcasters with details of Program Names, Times and Descriptions that can exceed more than 7 days in advance. Please allow some time for the EPG to load for each channel. If a channel has not been viewed for a few days the information on that channel will be lost and may need updating. (Picture 1) 2. You can access the EPG by pressing the EPG key on the Remote Control Unit. (picture 1) 3.
TV AND RADIO CHANNEL EDIT Edit channel section in the main menu allows you to Delete, sort, move and create a favourites list of all your channels. Details on how to perform this is shown on the bottom of the page in the Edit channel page in the menu. Use the coloured buttons on the remote control to select the task you want to perform. The on screen prompts will guide you through the process. Ensure that you save settings.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The system settings section in the main menu allows you to set parameters that apply to your TV set up at home. To access this from the main menu you need to key the pin number 0000. Here you can change settings like Resolution, Time, Screen format and Parental control.
TELEVISION SYSTEM SET UP This product is designed to suit most types of Televisions. All outputs from the DT3900RF are active simultaneously. For use of Component video (Green, Blue, Red) on older style Television sets you may need to reduce. The resolution to 576i is as shown above. Please select confirm after change. The set top can also be configured for use on an old or a new widescreen TV. The aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9 can be selected from the remote control key [ASPECT].
The RF sound mode changes the sound system used for broadcasting. The default is B/G and this is the Australian standard. If incorrect system is used the audio will be noisy. TIME ZONE SETTING AND SYSTEM INFORMATION The system setting menu allows you to set the time zone for the state you are in.
FACTORY DEFAULT The DT3900RF allows you reset to factory defaults via the setting section in the menu. It is important that you do not perform this function unless absolutely Necessary. Perform this function if you have moved to another location and need to rescan the set top or the set top is performing erratically and may need factory settings to rectify the problem.
VOLUME CONTROL AND AUDIO SELECTION The volume from the set top can be controlled via the [-/+] keys on the remote Control. You can also mute the audio via the mute button on the remote control. A bar as shown above will be displayed each time volume is controlled. Some broadcasters transmit multi track audio Mpeg and Dolby digital audio is sometimes transmitted. The audio button on the remote allows you selection between the two.
SUBTITLES The CC button on the remote control activates closed captions (subtitles). By pressing the CC button you can have either on or off. The subtitles will appear as shown in the picture on the right. The set top will continue to display subtitles even though the channel is changed.
RADIO SERVICE & ASPECT RATIO Some broadcasters transmit radio channels together with TV channels. This can be selected by the TV/Radio button on the Remote control. A list of all radio services is also available by pressing list or OK button. The remote control has a button which allows you to change the aspect ratio settings of the set top. It is ideal if you a square TV (4:3) where you are able to view programs in the letterbox format.
TROUBLESHOOTING To help you diagnose what your problem is, it might be useful to know the position of the digital transmitters, as well as the UHF channels used. Important: DIGITAL TV SIGNALS ARE NOT AS FORGIVING AS ANALOGUE SIGNAL. It tends to break into blocks when a weak signal is present. It also presents no video or audio during poor signal. The table below provides guidelines with what possible problem can occur. If it is a signal issue from your antenna you may have to call your local TV installer.
WARRANTY CERTIF ICATE WARRANTY CERTIFICATE FOR DT3900RF Complete the details on this form and retain in the event of warranty service being required (purchase receipt attached) PURCHASER’S NAME: ___________________________________ ADDRESS: CITY STATE DATE OF PURCHASE POST CODE INVOICE/SALES DOCKET NO__________ TERMS OF WARRANTY Altech UEC provides 12 month manufacturers warranty for FAULT Y MAT ERIAL or WORKMANSHIP for the DT3900RF from the original date of purchase.
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