HP MR4000N HDTV Tuner User’s Guide Regulatory model: HSTND-3X01
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Important Safeguards WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE SUFFICIENT REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Important Safety Instructions • All operating and use instructions should be followed. • All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. • The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
14 Nonuse Periods — The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 15 Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
Table of Contents Safety ..................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 3 What’s in the Box .................................................................................................................................3 Setup .......................................................................................
Using the Lock Menu ........................................................................................................................... 16 Using the Setup Menu ......................................................................................................................... 18 Screen format.................................................................................................................................. 18 4:3 ratio...............................................................
Safety First: • • • • • Read all instructions before installing and operating the product. Keep this User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. Observe all warnings in this User’s Guide. Follow all instructions in this User’s Guide. Do not use attachments that are not recommended by HP with this product. Use of inadequate attachments may result in damage to the product or personal injury.
Precautions: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE: Do not attempt to repair your HDTV Tuner yourself. Removing the top cover of the HDTV Tuner may cause fire or electric shock. If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the HDTV Tuner from the wall and contact a qualified service professional: • • • • • • The power cord or plug is damaged. Liquid is spilled on the product, or objects have fallen into the product. The product does not operate as described in the instructions. The product has been damaged or dropped.
Introduction The HP High-Definition Tuner receives digital high-definition and standard definition ATSC broadcasts right off of the air. A digital on-screen guide enables you to conveniently locate your favorite shows using an intuitive interface. DVI output enables the transmission of pure digital signal for the best picture available today. A digital coaxial link is also available, enabling Dolby Digital® audio signals to be sent to an Audio receiver for pure and impressive sound.
Setup Rear Panel Connectors RF Input (labeled AIR 75 ohm) Connect an outdoor or indoor antenna. Monitor Out Connect composite cables to your TV or monitor. Insert the yellow video cable into the Video connector and the white and red cables into the Audio L and R connectors, respectively. Component Out Connect component cables to your TV or monitor. Insert the green, blue, and red video cables into the Y, Pb, and Pr connectors and the white and red cables into the Audio L and R connectors, respectively.
DTV Out Select (YPbPr/DVI) • Use YPbPr when you use the component connectors to a TV, monitor, or other video component • input. This is compatible with resolution settings 1080i, 720p, and 480p. Use DVI when you use the DVI connector to a TV, monitor, or other video component input. This is compatible with resolution settings 1080i, 720p, and 480p. DVI/RGB Out Use to connect a DVI input on an HDTV or monitor. Use a VGA-to-DVI adapter (not included) to connect a VGA monitor.
Connecting the HP HDTV Tuner This section explains how to connect your HP HDTV Tuner. It explains the following types of connections: • • • • • Connecting Connecting Connecting Connecting Connecting an indoor/outdoor antenna to a TV with component connectors (YPbPr) to an analog TV with composite connectors to a PC monitor audio equipment Connecting an indoor/outdoor antenna Connect your indoor or outdoor antenna to the RF Input (labeled AIR 75 ohm).
Connecting to an analog TV (composite) 1 Connect your indoor or outdoor antenna to the RF Input (labeled AIR 75 ohm). 2 Insert the yellow cable into the Video connector in the Monitor Out section. 3 Insert the white and red audio cables into the L and R Audio connectors of the Monitor Out section. 4 Insert the other end of the yellow cable into the Composite In connector of your TV. 5 Insert the other ends of the white and red audio cables into the L and R In connectors of your TV or audio receiver.
Using the HP HDTV Tuner Front Panel Controls • • • • • • • 8 Power button: Press to turn the power on and off. Menu button: Press to display the On-Screen Menu. Power LED: A red light appears when the power is on. Arrow and Enter buttons: Press to navigate the On-Screen Menu. DTV LED: A green light appears when you are on a channel receiving a digital signal.
Using the Remote Control Identifying the remote control buttons Button Description Power Press Power once to turn the HDTV Tuner on or off. Number keys Use the keypad numbers (0–9) to directly select channels. Help Press when inside the On-Screen Menu. Displays a help window describing the current feature. Pre-CH Press Pre-CH (previous channel) once to recall the last channel. Fav-CH Press Fav-CH (favorite channel) once to view the next channel assigned as a favorite channel.
Installing or replacing the remote control batteries When the remote control becomes less responsive or unresponsive, the batteries are low. Insert two AAA non-rechargeable batteries into the remote control, and ensure that you match them to their proper polarities. 1 Push down the tab and pull back the cover on the back of the remote control. 2 Insert the batteries into the remote control, and make sure that you match polarities. 3 Close the cover.
Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to scroll through the programs listed in your guide. Highlighting a program gives you the following information: • • • • • • • Time the program begins and ends. Channel the program is on. Name of the program. Closed captioning availability. Format of the program broadcast (high definition or standard definition). Language of the program. TV rating or MPAA rating of the program.
Using the Channel Menu To display the Channel menu, press the Menu button on your remote control, select (highlight) the Channel option, and press the Select button. Using auto memorizing to set up your channels Auto memorizing scans for a signal for all of the VHF and UHF channels in your area. If a signal is found, it adds the channel to your channel list. Follow these steps to set auto memorizing for your channels: 1 Press the Menu button on your remote control.
4 Use the remote control number keys to enter the channel you want to add or delete. Or Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to go to the channel you want to add or delete. 5 Press the Select button on your remote control to add or delete the channel. Fine tuning channels Fine tuning manually adjusts the TV’s tuner. Follow these steps to fine tune a channel: 1 Press the Menu button on your remote control. 2 Highlight Channel, and press the Select button.
Adjusting the signal strength Follow these steps to view the signal strength of your current channel: 1 Press the Menu button on your remote control. 2 Highlight Channel, and press the Select button. 3 Highlight Signal Strength, and press the Select button. 4 To increase the signal strength, adjust your antenna. Using the Caption Menu Turning captions on and off You can view captions for the dialog. Follow these steps to turn on the captions: 1 Press the Menu button on your remote control.
Digital service Digital captions are displayed on digital channels. Follow these steps to choose a type of digital service: 1 Press the Menu button on your remote control. 2 Highlight Caption, and press the Select button. 3 Highlight Digital Service, and press the Select button. 4 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight a digital service, and press the Select button. Digital service info The Digital Service Info screen displays the language assigned to each service.
Digital service font You can customize the appearance of your captions. Follow these steps to change the size, style, and color of your caption fonts: 1 Press the Menu button on your remote control. 2 Highlight Caption, and press the Select button. 3 Highlight Digital Service Font, and press the Select button. 4 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight a format, and press the Select button.
5 Highlight Rating Setting, and press the Select button. 6 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to move your cursor into the block you would like to lock. Press the Select button to lock the rating. NOTE: If you forget your PIN and would like to reset it, enter the following key sequence on your remote control: MTS, 3, 5, 9. Important notes about parental locks Following are explanations of the MPAA and TV (FCC) rating codes. TV (FCC) age categories TV-MA: Mature audiences only.
The MPAA rating system (movies) G: General audience. No restriction. PG: Parental guidance suggested. Some material may be unsuitable for children. PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be unsuitable for children under the age of 13. R: Restricted. Viewers should be 17 or older. NC-17: Not classified. Viewers should be 17 or older. X: Adults only.
Zoom Zoom adjusts to a wide movie format that fills the entire screen. Left and right portions of the picture are cropped. NOTE: If the input source signal is set to 16:9, the default mode is letter box. If the input source signal is set to 4:3, the default mode is full. 16:9 ratio When using a 16:9 aspect ratio, and receiving an image with a 4:3 aspect ratio, you need to specify how the image is displayed.
Sound A digital TV transmission can receive simultaneous audio tracks. It can receive simultaneous translations of a program into foreign languages called multitracks. Analog Multi-Channel Television Sound (MTS) Follow these steps to choose your analog MTS setting: 1 Press the Menu button on your remote control. 2 Highlight Setup, and press the Select button. 3 Highlight Sound, and press the Select button. 4 Highlight Analog MTS, and press the Select button.
Dynamic range compression Dynamic range compression (DRC) sets up the optimal volume automatically, according to the current channel. Follow these steps to choose your DRC setting: 1 Press the Menu button on your remote control. 2 Highlight Setup, and press the Select button. 3 Highlight Sound, and press the Select button. 4 Highlight DRC, and press the Select button. 5 Use the arrow buttons to highlight On, and press the Select button. 6 Press the Exit button to return to your current channel.
Troubleshooting Problem Remedy The HP HDTV Tuner is not receiving power and the Power LED on the front does not light up. Plug the power cord into a different power outlet. Make sure the power outlet works by plugging in another item such as a lamp. There is no picture or sound. Use your remote control to enter a channel number that worked the last time you used your HDTV Tuner. Double-check all cable connections. Check your Resolution Select setting. Check your DTV Out selection. Adjust your antenna.
Specifications General Specifications Broadcasting Standard Digital TV (ATSC), analog TV (NTSC) Power Requirement 120V , 60 Hz Power Consumption 20W (standby 1.5W) Dimensions (W x D x H) 35.8 × 30 × 6.9 cm (14.1 × 11.8 × 2.7 in.) Weight 2.4 kg (5.3 lb.
Agency Regulatory Notice Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Index 1080i interlaced scanning, 4 480i interlaced scanning, 4 480p progressive scanning, 4 720p progressive scanning, 4 A analog MTS, 20 analog TV connecting, 7 audio equipment connecting, 7 C caption analog mode, 14 digital service, 15 digital service font, 16 digital service info, 15 lock menu, 16 on/off, 14 caption menu, 14 channel add/delete, 12 favorite, 12 fine tune, 13 channel menu, 12 component connector (YPbPr) connecting, 6 component out, 4 composite connector connecting, 7 connecting analog TV
N S noise reduction, 21 safety, 1–2 precautions, 2 screen format, 18 setup menu, 18 signal strength, 14 sound, 20 specifications general, 23 RF, 23 O On-Screen Menu using, 11–21 P parental locks, 17 R ratings, 16 rear panel connectors, 4 remote control buttons, 9 replacing batteries, 10 using, 9 resolution select, 4 RF input, 4 T time daylight saving, 19 time zone, 19 troubleshooting, 22 turning off, 9 turning on, 9 V video noise reduction, 21 26 Index
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