user manual STB7766C www.RCAav.com It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to cause an electric shock. The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this owner’s manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
REMOTE CONTROL • Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit. • When there is a strong ambient light source, the performance of the infrared REMOTE SENSOR may be degraded, causing unreliable operation. • The recommended effective distance for remote operation is about 16 feet (5 meters). To Install Batteries 1. Open the battery door. 2. Insert two AAA batteries.
QUICK START GUIDE STEP 1: CONNECTIONS When this converter box is powered on, digital signals from the ANTENNA RF IN jack are converted to analog signals and output from the TV RF OUT jack or the VIDEO OUT jack. When this converter box is in standby state, analog RF TV signals pass through the box and output from the TV RF OUT jack. Option One: Using the RF Cable to Connect a TV 1. Connect an antenna cable to the RF IN terminal on the rear of the unit. 2.
QUICK START GUIDE STEP 2: TURNING ON THE UNIT 1. While the AC adapter is connected and the unit is in standby mode, power will be consumed and the power indicator is RED. 2. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the unit. The power indicator is GREEN. STEP 3: SETTING THE OSD LANGUAGE 1. The right screen can be seen on your TV when the correct channel is chosen. 2.
CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE Remote Control 1) 1 7 2 8 3 4 9 5 10 11 6 12 MUTE Button Press to turn off the sound. 2) MENU Button Press to display the on-screen menu or switch back to the previous menu screen. 3) CURSOR ( , , , ) Buttons Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and adjust certain settings. ENTER Button Confirm selection on a menu screen. 4) INFO Button Press to display information on the current channel. 5) VOL + / VOL - Button Press to increase/decrease the volume.
CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE 1 Front View 2 3 4 Back View 5 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6 7 Remote Sensor Receives infrared signals from the remote control. CH-/CH+ Buttons Press to select the channel upward or downward. Button Turns the power on or restores the unit to the standby mode. STANDBY/ON Indicator Green: power on Red: standby mode ANTENNA RF IN Terminal Connect the AIR antenna. 8 6) 7) 8) -7- TV RF OUT Terminal Use to connect your TV using a coaxial cable.
CONNECTIONS When this converter box is powered on, digital signals from the ANTENNA RF IN jack are converted to analog signals and output from the TV RF OUT jack or the VIDEO OUT jack. When this converter box is in standby state, analog RF TV signals pass through the box and output from the TV RF OUT jack. Connecting a TV (Using the RF Cable) 1. Connect an antenna cable to the RF IN terminal on the rear of the unit. 2. Use the RF cable (included) to connect the unit and TV/Monitor as shown. 3.
POWER SUPPLY Using the AC Adapter The supplied 9V adapter operates on AC 100-120V ~ 50/60Hz. While the AC adapter is connected and the unit is in standby mode, power will be consumed and the power indicator is RED. Cautions: • The AC adapter included with this unit is for its use only. Do not use it with other equipment. • When the unit is not going to be used for a long period of time, disconnect the AC adapter from the AC power outlet.
BASIC OPERATION Searching for Channels Automatically 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Use the / buttons then press ENTER button or press 5 button to select the Settings menu. 3. Use the / buttons then press ENTER button or press 1 button to select Channel Scan. 4. Repeat the similar operation to start scanning (Begin / Scan Add). Note: • The unit MUST be connected to an antenna in order to receive digital TV signals.
ON-SCREEN MENU SETTINGS Use the menu configuration to set detailed options for each function. Press the MENU button on the remote control to open the menu screen. Main M enu Channel List 1 See channel information and status. AV Settings 2 Adjust audio and video settings • Press the number keys on the remote control to access the corresponding menu item directly.
RATINGS • This feature enables you to restrict access to certain TV programs whose content may be deemed unsuitable for your children. Viewing is restricted unless the password (initial default password: 0000) that you have chosen is entered. Password is also required before entering the rating menu. • Three sub-menus are available.
RATINGS • Press 3 for Change PIN To change the password for ratings. The initial default password is "0000", you can change it and create your own password to activate the rating settings. NOTE 1: Remember your password,If you have changed it. If you forget the password, enter “8888” to unlock parental control. NOTE 2: After the rating settings are done, don’t forget to activate them by selecting ON in the Lock/Unlock menu.
CLOSED CAPTIONING • Let you change the closed caption appearance (font, text color, text opacity, background color, background, edge effect and edge color). • Press 1 (Font Options) to change font color and effects, 2 (Back Options) to change background color and effects or 3 (Default) to reset to default settings. • Only digital closed captions can be changed. • For more information, see "Advantages of closed captioning on the Converter Box" on Page 17.
DISPLAY 16:9 CONTENTS When receiving a 16:9 digital broadcast signal, the Digital TV Converter will convert the 16:9 picture to fit a 4:3 TV screen. Use the "Picture" setting to select between two conversion modes. Fullscreen Mode (Default) This mode uses the entire screen of your TV, but the left and right end of the picture will be removed. Widescreen Mode The entire picture will be displayed on your TV, but there will be unused areas (black bars) along the top and bottom edges of your TV screen.
CLOSED CAPTIONING ON THE CONVERTER BOX Closed captions allow people who are deaf or hard of hearing to enjoy TV programming. Captions are also a helpful tool for those learning English or watching TV in a noisy environment. The Converter Box provides two ways for you to view captions. You should choose one method or the other. Method 1 First, you can continue receiving standard TV captions (basic white text on a black background) through your analog TV set.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Unit • Be sure to turn the unit off and disconnect the AC adapter before maintaining the unit. • Wipe the unit with a dry soft cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, wipe clean with a cloth that has been dipped in a weak soap-and-water solution and wrung out thoroughly. Wipe with a dry cloth. • Never use alcohol, benzine, thinner, cleaning fluid or other chemicals. Do NOT use compressed air to remove dust. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE (AND REMEDY) Unit does not work.
LIMITED WARRANTY AVC MULTIMEDIA (“AVC”) makes the following limited warranty. This limited warranty extend to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-commercial use of the product. One Year Parts & Labor Warranty AVC products purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of their original retail purchase.
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