PYLE Audio TV Receiver PLTVATSC1 User Guide

Instruction Manual  
www.pyleaduio.com  
Model: PLTVATSC1  
 
1. Introduction  
Table of Contents  
1 Introduction  
Safety and Product Information .....................................................1  
Table of Contents............................................................................2  
Precautions....................................................................................3  
Layout Of The Main Unit ..................................................................4  
Layout Of The Remote Control .........................................................5  
2 Installation  
Connections...................................................................................6  
Remote Control Battery Installation..................................................7  
Accessories Included......................................................................7  
3 Basic Operation  
Initial Setup ...................................................................................8  
Initial Channel Scan ....................................................................8-9  
Changing Channels........................................................................9  
Audio and Language Control .....................................................10-11  
Information Display........................................................................11  
Information Display & Icon..............................................................11  
Guide Display...............................................................................12  
Closed Caption.............................................................................12  
4 Menu Operation  
Channel Menu Features............................................................13-14  
Caption Menu Features.............................................................15-18  
Setup Menu Features................................................................19-23  
V-Chip Menu Features ..............................................................24-32  
5 Reference  
Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................................33  
Specifications ..............................................................................34  
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1. Introduction  
Precautions  
Please read this user guide completely and carefully prior to attempt to install your new car  
video equipment. Install correctly, your new equipment will provide you with years of enjoyable  
and safe usage.  
Installing this unit requires technical expertise. This unit should be installed by a qualified  
technician or service personnel. If you try to install this unit by yourself, do it properly, referring  
to the installation and wiring diagrams in this operating manual. Improper installation may  
result in fire or electric shock.  
1.Do not operate this equipment while driving-safe driving should always be your highest priority.  
2.Do not install components in areas which are susceptible to rain, moisture direct sunlight,  
extremely heat or cold, excessive dust, dirt or humidity.  
3. Immediately unplug the power cord and send the monitor to your local dealer or service  
center as soon as possible:  
If there is smoke or any peculiar odor present during used  
a)  
b) If there is damage to any of the internal components  
4. To avoid damage to the unit and risk of electronic shock, do not permit any of this equipment  
to become damp or wet from water or liquid. If this does occur, immediately unplug the power  
cord and send the unit to your local dealer or service center as soon as possible.  
5. Do not attempt to repair, open or disassemble any of the components. Dangerous high  
voltages are present which may result in electric shock.  
6. Use only a power source with DC12~24 volts car battery (negative ground).  
7. Do not place or suspend objects on the power cord, as this may damage the cord.  
8. Do not twist or place the power cord near any source of heat in the vehicle.  
9. Do not attempt to repair a damaged, broken or faulty power cord. Replace it with a new one  
immediately.  
10. Avoid dropping any metal objects or inflammable items into the unit ventilation slots.  
11. After the unit is installed, do not arbitrarily pull it down or strike it. This may loose the  
mounting screws and cause it fall down.  
12. Do not install your monitor where:  
a) it will obstruct the driver’s view.  
b) it will obstruct the operation of the air-bag system.  
c) it will obstruct the operation of the vehicle, especially the steering wheel, shift lever, or  
brake pedal.  
d) a diver or passengers may injure themselves when getting into or out of the car.  
13. Do not damage any pipes, tubes, the fuel tank or electric wiring when installing this unit.  
this can cause a fire. if you drill a hole in car panels, make sure that any hidden car parts will  
not be damaged.  
14. do not use any nuts or bolts for safety devices such as steering linkage, fuel supply or  
braking systems. this can cause a fire or an accident .take care to prevent cords and wires  
from getting tangled or crimped in the moving portion of a seat rail.  
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1. Introduction  
Layout Of The Main Unit  
Front  
Right  
Right  
Left  
Left  
Power  
LED  
Ext. Remote  
Video Input  
Audio Input  
Audio Output  
Video Output  
Antenna Input  
c
a
c
a
b
4
b
5
1
2 3  
Rear  
DC 12~24V  
Power Input  
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1. Antenna Input (F connector)  
2. Power LED  
3. Ext. Remote Sensor (3.5mm Plug)  
4. AV Output  
a) Right Audio Output (Red RCA)  
b) Left Audio Output (White RCA)  
c) Video Output (Yellow RCA)  
5. AV Input  
a) Right Audio Output (Red RCA)  
b) Left Audio Output (White RCA)  
c) Video Output (Yellow RCA)  
6. Power Input DC12~24 Volts  
Negative Earth  
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1. Introduction  
Layout of The Remote Control  
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SOURCE  
2
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14  
15  
16  
20  
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18  
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21  
22  
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1.SOURCE: To select the input source.  
2.POWER: Press to turn on/off the DTV  
3.NUMERIC KEY: The number keys include:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.0.  
4.-/--:For 10 and over numbers, press -/--, then the number.  
5.FREEZE:Freezes the current image. Press again to return to live video.  
6.MENU: Press to display the main menu.  
7.CH+ / :Press to move the cursor or switch to the previous channel.  
8.VOL- / : Press to move the cursor or decrease the volume when playing program.  
9.CH- / : Move the cursor or switch to the previous channel.  
10.VOL+ / : Move the cursor or increase the volume.  
11.ENTER: Press to confirm the option in the menu or to display the channel list.  
12.AUDIO: To change audio language.  
13.MUTE: Press to turning off the sound temporarily, press again to restore the previous volume level.  
14.GUIDE: To displays current and future program information. .  
15. INFO: Displays current channel/program information.  
16.CC: Select between Closed Caption modes.  
17.PREV: Re-call last channel viewed.  
18.SCALE:Select normal, fill screen or overscan mode  
19.EXIT: Press to return to previous menu screen.  
20.RED KEY: Refer to the corresponding operation. Can be programmed to specific user functions  
21.GREEN KEY: Refer to the corresponding operation. Can be programmed to specific user functions.  
22.BLUE KEY: Refer to the corresponding operation. Can be programmed to specific user functions  
23.YELLOW KEY: Refer to the corresponding operation. Can be programmed to specific user functions.  
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2. Installation  
Connections  
7 cm  
7 cm  
7 cm  
7 cm  
Antenna  
Antenna  
Diagram 1 install to front windshield  
Diagram 2 install to front or rear bumper  
Install of DTV Antenna  
Red  
3A Fuse  
DTV RECEIVER  
Black  
DC 12~24 Volts  
Antenna Input  
Video Output  
Audio Output  
Video Input  
Audio Input  
BATTERY  
Red Light = Stand By  
Green Light = Power On  
Ext.  
Remote  
Right  
Right  
Left  
Left  
Power LED  
Fuse replacement  
Never use fuse with an amperage rating  
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as  
this could damage the unit.  
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one  
that matches the amperage described on the  
original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the  
power connection and replace the fuse. If the  
fuse blows again after replacement, there  
may be an internal malfunction. In such a  
case, consult your nearest yours dealer.  
Remote Sensor  
Video Output  
Audio Output Left  
Audio Output Right  
Fuse holder  
Fuse  
3A  
MONITOR  
Video  
Player  
Antenna wire  
if the antenna wire is too long,  
do not tie it and squeeze together  
as diagram  
Try to loose and run around  
as diagram , if can be have  
better receiving.  
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2. Installation  
Replacing the Remote Control Battery  
While pushing the  
lock lever (1), pull  
out the battery  
holder (2)  
1)Always use new battery when replace the old set.  
2)Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble,  
heat or burn used batteries, battery may be explode  
if mistreated.  
+ side facing up  
3)Battery replacement is necessary when remote  
control acts sporadically or stops operating.  
4)Do not drop, apply shock or step on the remote control.  
5)Do not spill water on the remote control.  
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6)Do not place objects between the remote control and remote sensor.  
7)Do not use remote control for the other equipments at the same time.  
8)Do not leave the remote near any heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight  
(especially on the dashboard).  
Push to close  
9) Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately  
consult a doctor.  
10)If the REMOTE does not operate even when you operate the remote control from a close range,  
it is time to replace the battery (use CR-2025 lithium battery), refer ring to the label on the back of  
the basic control. Use any of other may be a risk of fire or explosion.  
11)Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.  
12)Wipe the battery with dry cloth to assure a good contact.  
13)Under normal conditions, batteries will last approximately 1 year. The service life may be shorter,  
depending on the conditions of use.  
Accessories Included  
SOURCE  
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Remote control  
x 1  
DTV Antenna  
x 1 (5m)  
Remote Sensor  
x 1 (4.5m)  
Power Supply  
Wire x 1 (0.5m)  
Audio / Video Cable  
x 1 (1.2m)  
Screw x 4  
Ø3 x 15 mm  
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3. Basic Operation  
Initial Setup  
After the install connections have been made, and the unit has been powered up, a blue  
screen should be seen on the monitor screen. Pressing the MENU button on the remote  
control should display the main menu on the screen, as shown in Figure 1 below. In this User  
Guide describes the procedures for basic TV operations such as scanning for channels,  
changing channels, language control, and information display.  
Figure 1. Main Menu  
Basic Operation  
This chapter will describe the steps required for basic operation of the DTV box, including  
performing the initial channel scan, changing channels, language control, and information  
display. Please refer to Page 5 for a description of the DTV box remote control button functions.  
Initial Channel Scan  
1. To perform a channel scan when the input is from a terrestrial antenna, click the MENU button  
on the DTV remote control, and using the navigation buttons, highlight the Channel menu  
button and select it by pressing the ENTER button. Select the Auto Program sub-menu, then  
select Yes in the Warning text window, as shown in Figure 2 below.  
Figure 2. Auto Program Sub-Menu  
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3. Basic Operation  
2. After clicking Yes, the DTV box will scan the RF input for all DTV channels, and add  
these channels to the list of available channels. The Auto Program Status window,  
as shown in Figure 3 below, shows the progress of the channel scan as well as the  
total number of digital channels found, including major and minor channels. The  
auto program process can be cancelled at any time by pressing the EXIT button on  
the remote control.  
Figure 3. Auto Program Status Window  
3. After the channel scan is completed, the menu window will disappear, and the DTV  
box will display the first locked channel.  
Changing Channels  
One advantage of digital television is the ability for a broadcaster to transmit more than one  
program simultaneously on one channel. This is done by using major and minor channel  
numbers such as 4-1 (major channel) and 4-2, 4-3 and 4-4 (minor or sub-channels.) With  
digital television, a broadcaster on channel 4 (the major number) may provide their usual  
programming on channel 4-1 but also provide other programs on channel 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, etc.  
Note that some broadcasters only broadcast their usual programming on one channel such  
as 4-1.  
After scanning, switching between channels can be easily done like changing channels  
on a regular television, but there are several ways to do it:  
Use the Channel + (CH+) and Channel - (CH-) buttons on the remote control.  
Use the number and dash (-) remote buttons to enter in the desired channel number.  
Enter in the major number, then the “-“ button, then the minor number.  
(e.g. Enter “1”, “3”, “-“, “2” to tune to channel 13-2.)  
If the major channel is desired, it is only necessary to enter in the major channel number  
(e.g. Entering “1”, “3” will tune to channel 13-1.)  
NOTE: After entering channel numbers in you can press ENTER to go to the channel  
immediately, or wait a few seconds to go there automatically.  
Use the PREV button to switch to the last channel viewed.  
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3. Basic Operation  
Audio and Language Control  
This section discusses the methods to control the audio levels and language.  
Volume Control  
Audio volume can be increased or decreased by pressing the Volume Up (VOL+) or Volume  
Down(VOL-) buttons on the DTV remote control.  
Mute  
Pressing the MUTE button on the DTV remote control will silence the programs’ audio  
MUTE button again to restore audio.  
Audio Language  
Digital channels sometimes provide multiple audio tracks, often in a different language.  
If these alternate audio tracks are available, you can cycle through them by repeatedly  
pressing the AUDIO button on the DTV remote control. If the language or audio track  
description is available, it will be displayed briefly on screen.  
Menu Language  
The menu language can be changed by following these steps.  
1. Press the MENU button on the DTV remote control.  
2. Use the navigation buttons to highlight and select the Setup sub-menu.  
3. In this sub-menu, select the Language option.  
4. In this window, as shown in Figure 4 next page, it is possible to select three menu language  
options: English, Spanish and French.  
Figure 4. Menu Language Window  
5. Use the navigation buttons to highlight and select the desired language.  
6. Press the MENU or EXIT buttons on the DTV remote control to exit out of this menu.  
The Menu text will now be displayed in the selected language.  
Information Display  
The following text windows are used to display information with the DTV Box:  
-Channel Number – displayed briefly when changing channels.  
-Volume Level – displayed when changing volume.  
-Mute – displayed briefly when audio is silenced by pressing MUTE button.  
-Audio Information – displayed briefly when AUDIO button is pressed.  
-Menu Windows – main menu and sub-menus are used to access setup and other features.  
-Information Display – displays channel/program information when INFO button is pressed.  
-Closed Caption – displays Closed Caption text when enabled.  
-Guide Display – displays program information when GUIDE button is pressed.  
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3. Basic Operation  
Information Display  
When the INFO button on the DTV remote control is pressed, a text window will appear on the  
screen, as shown in Figure 5 below.  
Figure 5. Information Display Window  
This window displays information about the current channel and program being viewed. The  
information includes the date, time, channel number and channel name. Information icons also  
provide additional details about the channel and program.  
Information Icons  
CC  
CC (Closed Caption)  
Indicates that closed captioning is available for the program being  
broadcast.  
1080i, 720p,  
480p, 480i, etc.  
Resolution  
Indicates the native resolution of the program being broadcast.  
1080i/p and 720p are High Definition, 480p and 480i are Standard  
Definition.  
16:9 or 4:3  
Multi  
Aspect Ratio  
Indicates the native aspect ratio of the program being broadcast.  
Multiple Language Tracks  
Indicates that multiple language tracks are available for this program.  
Current Language Track  
English, etc.  
Indicates the language of the currently selected audio track for this program.  
Possible languages: English, Spanish, French, Unknown  
Program Rating  
TV_G, etc.  
Indicates the TV program or movie rating for the program being broadcast.  
Refer to page 24 (V-Chip Menu Features) for a description of all ratings.  
Guide Display  
When the GUIDE button on the DTV remote control is pressed a text window will appear on the  
screen, as shown in Figure 6 below  
Figure 6. Guide Display Window  
This window displays information about the current and future program being watched, if that  
information is provided by the broadcaster. The information in this window includes the channel  
number and name, the current time, and the program name, start time, and end time for the  
current program and the next program. By repeatedly press down navigation buttons, the  
information for additional future program can be displayed.  
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3. Basic Operation  
Closed Caption  
Closed Caption (CC) provides an on-screen text version of the audio content for the program  
being broadcast. Not all programs support CC; if CC is supported for a given program, the “CC”  
icon will appear in the Information Display that can be viewed while watching the program by  
pressing the INFO button on the DTV remote control.  
When the CC button on the DTV remote control is pressed a text window will appear on the  
screen, as shown in Figure 7 below.  
Figure 7. Closed Caption Display Window  
There are three possible CC modes that can be cycled through by repeatedly pressing the CC  
button. The modes are:  
-On  
If CC text is provided for the broadcast being watched, it will always be  
displayed in a text window at the bottom or top of the screen.  
-OFF  
CC text is never displayed.  
-On Mute If CC text is provided for the broadcast being watched, it will be displayed in a  
text window at the bottom or top of the screen only when the MUTE audio option  
has been selected by pressing the MUTE button on the DTV remote control.  
This chapter describes all of the Menu features and controls provided with the DTV Box.  
These menu features are accessed by pressing the MENU button on the DTV remote control,  
and the navigation buttons (  
)are used to navigate within the sub-menus. The ENTER  
button is used to select a desired sub-menu and to select provided options. It is also used to  
close certain windows. The left ( ) navigation button or EXIT button can be pressed to return  
to the previous sub menu. Pressing the MENU button will exit completely out of the menu  
system. The four sub-menus available are:  
Channel – Provides options for auto and manual programming of viewable channels.  
Caption – Provides options for selecting CC modes and service type.  
Setup – Provides options for setting up menu and display features  
V-Chip – Provides options for locking programs from being viewed based on selected ratings.  
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4. Menu Operation  
Channel Menu Features  
After pressing the MENU button on the DTV remote control, use the  
navigation buttons to  
highlight the Channel button and press the ENTER button. The Channel sub-menu has two options:  
Auto Program and Manual Program, as shown in Figure 8 below.  
Figure 8. Channel Sub-menu  
Auto Program  
The Auto Program option is used to automatically scan for available digital channels, and  
should be used when powering on the DTV for the first time. Refer to Page 8 for details on how  
to perform the Auto Program procedure. If initiated again at a later time, this process will erase  
all of the previously saved channels.  
Manual Program  
The Manual Program option is used to manually scan for available digital channels and to add  
additional channels to the list of available channels; it will not affect the previously saved  
channels. To use this feature it is helpful to know the broadcast frequency of the channel to be  
added, which is different from the channel number. For instance, your “local channel 4 news”  
may be on broadcast frequency 35. This is only important to know when adding a channel that  
was not detected by the Auto Program function. If you do not know the broadcast frequency  
number, see the web site antennaweb.org (for addresses in the USA.)  
After accessing the Channel sub-menu, use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the Manual  
Program option, and press the ENTER button to select it, then select Yes in the Warning text  
window. The Manual Program window will appear, as shown in Figure 9 below.  
Figure 9. Manual Program Window  
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4. Menu Operation  
Signal Quality  
There are several items to indicate the signal quality including signal strength, AGC, SNR,  
lock status and threshold errors.  
After accessing the Channel sub-menu, use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the Signal  
Quality option, and press the ENTER button to select it. The Signal Quality window will appear,  
as shown in Figure 10 below. A dot will appear to the left of the current signal quality selection.  
Figure 10. Signal Quality Window  
Use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the desired setting and press the ENTER button to  
select it. When the signal quality is in on option, the signal quality will be displayed as the OSD  
main menu is not active. The window is shown as the Figure 11 below.  
Figure 11. Signal Quality Window  
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4. Menu Operation  
Caption Menu Features  
After pressing the MENU button on the DTV remote control, use the  
navigation buttons to  
highlight the Caption button and press the ENTER button. The Caption sub-menu has seven  
options: Mode, Analog CC, Digital CC, Font Size, Font color, Font Style and background color,  
as shown in Figure 12 below.  
Figure 12. Caption Sub-menu  
Mode  
The Mode option provides another method of selecting the desired Closed Caption mode of  
operation, and has the same three options that can selected by repeated pressing the CC button  
on the DTV remote control: Off, On and On Mute.  
After accessing the Caption sub-menu, use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the Mode  
option, and press the ENTER button to select it. The Mode window will appear, as shown in  
Figure13 below. A dot will appear to the left of the current CC mode selection.  
Figure 13. Mode Window  
Use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the desired CC mode, and press the ENTER  
button to select it. The three CC modes are:  
• On  
If CC text is provided for the broadcast being watched, it will always be  
displayed in a text window at the bottom or top of the screen.  
• OFF  
CC text is never displayed.  
•On Mute If CC text is provided for the broadcast being watched, it will be displayed in a  
text window at the bottom or top of the screen only when the MUTE audio  
option has been selected by pressing the MUTE button on the DTV remote  
control.  
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4. Menu Operation  
Analog CC  
The analog CC sub-menu provides the option of selecting which CC service should be used for  
the analog CC text display window. The default setting, CC1, is the correct service for almost all  
cases.  
After accessing the Caption sub-menu, use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the CC  
option, and press the ENTER button to select it. The analog CC window will appear, as shown  
in Figure 14 below. A dot will appear to the left of the current CC service selection.  
Figure 14. Analog CC Window  
Use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the desired CC service, and press the ENTER  
button to select it. The four service options are:  
• CC1 - the primary caption service that synchronizes the captioning language with  
the sound, used by most broadcasters. Captioning is displayed in the same language  
as the program’s dialog.  
• CC2 and CC4 - the special non-synchronous caption services that do not need to be in  
sync with the sound and may provide simplified captioning, which is usually delayed.  
These are rarely available and are used only in special conditions, such as when CC1  
and CC3 are not available.  
• CC3 - an alternate captioning service channel. Captioning is often a secondary language  
translation such as French, Spanish, simplified English or displayed at a slower rate.  
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4. Menu Operation  
Digital CC  
The Digital CC sub-menu provides the options for which service is going to be used in current  
digital CC display. The digital CC sub-menu will show as below figure 15.  
Figure 15. Digital CC Window  
Use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the desired CC service, and press the ENTER  
button to select it.  
Service #1 is designated as the Primary Caption Service. This service contains the verbatim, or  
near-verbatim captions for the primary language being spoken in the accompanying program  
audio.  
Service #2 is designated as the Secondary Language Service. This service contains captions in  
a secondary language which are translations of the captions in the Primary Caption Service.  
The other service sub-channels are not pre-assigned. It is up to the discretion of the individual  
caption provider to utilize the remaining service channels.  
The following font size, font color, font style and background are dedicated for digital CC Setting.  
Font Size  
The font size includes small, standard and large 3 options for customer selection. The font size  
sub-menu window is displayed as following figure 16.  
Figure 16. Font Size Window  
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4. Menu Operation  
Font Color  
Font color includes white, black, red, green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan eight colors. The  
font color sub-menu is displayed as following figure 17.  
Font Style  
There are totally 7 styles for font style setting. The display window is the following figure 18.  
Figure 17. Font Color Window  
Figure 18. Font Style window  
Background color  
CC background color includes white, black, red, green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan eight  
colors. Figure 19 is the options select window.  
Figure 19. Background Color Window  
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4. Menu Operation  
Setup Menu Features  
After pressing the MENU button on the DTV remote control, use the  
navigation buttons to  
highlight the Setup button and press the ENTER button. The Setup sub-menu has seven  
options: Adjust, Language, Time Zone, Sleep, Transparency, Theme and Info, as shown in  
Figure 20 below.  
Figure 20. Setup Sub-menu  
Adjust  
The Adjust sub-menu provides the option of adjusting the brightness, contrast, saturation  
and hue picture parameters.  
After accessing the Setup sub-menu, use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the Adjust  
option, and press the ENTER button to select it. The Adjust window will appear, as shown in  
Figure 21 below.  
Figure 21. Adjust Window  
Use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the parameter to be adjusted, and use the  
navigation buttons to adjust the parameter level until the desired setting is reached. Press  
the MENU or EXIT buttons on the DTV remote control to exit out of this window.  
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4. Menu Operation  
Language  
The Language sub-menu provides the option of selecting the desired menu language. There  
are three menu language options: English, Spanish and French.  
After accessing the Setup sub-menu, use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the Language  
option, and press the ENTER button to select it. The Language window will appear, as shown in  
Figure 22 below. A dot will appear to the left of the current language selection.  
Figure 22. Language Window  
Use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the desired language and press the ENTER button  
to select it.  
Time Zone  
The Time Zone sub-menu provides the option of selecting the desired Time Zone for North  
America. This is used to automatically program the correct local time. There are seven time  
zone options: Hawaii (HA), Alaska (AK), Pacific (P), Mountain (M), Central (C), Eastern (E) and  
Atlantic (A), as shown in Figure 23 below.  
Figure 23. Time Zones for North America  
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4. Menu Operation  
After accessing the Setup sub-menu, use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the Time  
Zone option, and press the ENTER button to select it. The Time Zone window will appear, as  
shown in Figure 24 below. A dot will appear to the left of the current time zone selection.  
Figure 24. Time Zone Window  
Use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the desired time zone and press the ENTER button  
to select it.  
Sleep  
The Sleep sub-menu provides the option of selecting a set amount of time before the DTV will  
automatically switch to stand-by mode. There are seven sleep time options: Off and 15, 30, 45,  
60, 90 and 120 minutes. A warning popup window will appear on the screen 1 minute before  
the set time expires to let the user know that the DTV will soon enter stand-by mode. The user  
can then turn off this feature or set a new sleep time amount by accessing this Sleep menu  
before the time expires.  
After accessing the Setup sub-menu, use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the Sleep  
option, and press the ENTER button to select it. The Sleep window will appear, as shown in  
Figure 25 below. A dot will appear to the left of the current sleep time selection.  
Figure 25. Sleep Window  
Use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the desired time and press the ENTER button to  
select it.  
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4. Menu Operation  
Transparency  
The Transparency sub-menu provides the option of selecting the menu window transparency  
based on the viewer preference. There are two menu transparency options: On and Off. When  
On is selected, the dimmed background video will be seen behind the menu windows. When  
Off is selected, the menu windows will be solid and the background video will not be seen  
behind the menu windows.  
After accessing the Setup sub-menu, use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the  
Transparency option, and press the ENTER button to select it. The Transparency window will  
appear, as shown in Figure 26 below. A dot will appear to the left of the current transparency  
selection.  
Figure 26. Transparency Window  
Use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the desired transparency setting and press the  
ENTER button to select it. The menu windows will now show the characteristics of the  
selected transparency option.  
Theme  
The Theme sub-menu provides the option of selecting the menu theme based on the viewer  
preference. Each theme includes settings for the menu button colors. There are two menu  
theme options.  
After accessing the Setup sub-menu, use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the Theme  
option, and press the ENTER button to select it. The Theme window will appear, and a dot will  
appear to the left of the current theme selection. Both currently available themes are shown in  
Figure 27 below.  
Figure 27. Theme Window for Both Themes  
Use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the desired theme and press the ENTER button to  
select it. The menu windows will now show the characteristics of the selected theme.  
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4. Menu Operation  
Info  
The Info sub-menu provides information about the DTV software version. After accessing the  
Setup sub-menu, use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the Info option, and press the  
ENTER button to select it. The Info window will appear, as shown in Figure 28 below.  
Figure 28. Info Window  
Press the ENTER button or the navigation button to close this window.  
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4. Menu Operation  
V-Chip Menu Features  
The DTV box incorporates V-Chip technology to block viewing of television programs and  
movies according to their rating categories. V-Chip is included into TVs and other video  
devices to work in conjunction with the TV Parental Guidelines. It electronically reads  
television programming ratings and allows parents to block programs they believe are  
unsuitable for your children. Non-rated movies can also be blocked. The rating categories  
in use include TV ratings for TV programs and MPAA ratings for theatrical movies being  
broadcast. The Canadian English and Canadian French rating categories are also  
available for programs broadcast in Canada.  
After pressing the MENU button on the DTV remote control, use the  
navigation buttons  
to highlight the V-Chip button and press the ENTER button. A password or PIN is needed to  
access and make changes in this menu. Using the number buttons on the DTV remote  
control, enter the 4-digit password in to the Password window as shown in Figure 29  
below. An “ ” for each digit entered.  
NOTE: The factory default PIN is “0000” and can be changed using the Change PIN  
sub-menu. If the new PIN is forgotten, it can be reset to “0000” by unplugging  
power to the DTV module.  
Figure 29. Password Window  
The V-Chip sub-menu has seven options: Lock, TV Parental Guide, MPAA Rating, Canadian  
English, Canadian French, Downloadable RRT and Change PIN, as shown in Figure 30 below.  
Figure 30. V-Chip Sub-menu  
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4. Menu Operation  
Lock  
The Lock sub-menu provides the option of selecting the V-Chip lock status based on viewer  
preference. There are two menu lock options: On and Off. When On is selected, programs will  
be blocked based on the settings selected in the TV Parental Guide, MPAA Rating, Canadian  
English, and Canadian French sub-menus. When Off is selected, no programs will be blocked.  
After accessing the V-Chip sub-menu, use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the Lock  
option, and press the ENTER button to select it. The Lock window will appear, as shown in  
Figure 31 below. A dot will appear to the left of the current lock selection.  
Figure 31. Lock Window  
Use the navigation buttons to highlight the desired lock setting and press the ENTER button to  
select it.  
TV Parental Guide  
The TV Parental Guide sub-menu allows the user to block programs based on TV ratings,  
including age-based ratings and content sub-ratings for violence, language, sexual situations  
and suggestive dialog. It is possible to block all programs with ratings at and above a specified  
level, or to block programs with specified content within a selected level.  
The following are the descriptions for each rating:  
Age Rating  
TV-Y  
Description  
All Children  
Designed to be appropriate for all children.  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
Directed to Older Children  
Designed for children age 7 and above.  
Possible content rating: FV  
General Audience  
Most parents would find this program  
appropriate for all ages.  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
Parental Guidance Suggested  
Contains material that parents may find  
unsuitable for younger children.  
Possible content ratings: D, L, S, V  
Parents Strongly Cautioned  
Contains some material that many parents  
would find unsuitable for children under 14  
years of age.  
Possible content ratings: D, L, S, V  
TV-MA  
Mature Audience Only  
Specifically designed to be viewed by adults  
and therefore may be unsuitable for children  
under age 17.  
Possible content ratings: L, S, V  
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4. Menu Operation  
Content Rating  
Description  
Suggestive Dialogue  
Coarse Language  
D
L
S
Sexual Situations  
Violence  
V
FV  
Fantasy Violence  
NOTE: When a specific age or content rating is selected, all settings above that rating will also  
be selected to be blocked.  
After accessing the V-Chip sub-menu, use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the TV  
Parental Guide option, and press the ENTER button to select it. The TV Parental Guide window  
will appear, as shown in Figure 32 below.  
Figure 32. TV Parental Guide Window  
Use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the desired rating to block and press the  
ENTER button to select each one. A dot will appear to the left of each selection that is  
blocked.  
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4. Menu Operation  
For example, if it is desired to block all TV-14 programs:  
Select TV-14 using the  
navigation buttons, then press the ENTER button. The block  
indicator dots will be added to all TV-14 and higher categories.  
NOTE: All TV-14 and higher programs will be blocked, along with all programs having the  
content labels. When the DTV receives broadcasts of those programs, the DTV will block both  
video and audio signals to the output, and the following message will appear on the screen.  
VChip block  
Rating: TV_14  
Please input password:  
_ _ _ _  
Entering in the V-Chip password will temporarily override the V-Chip block settings for this  
program so that it can be viewed.  
MPAA Rating  
The MPAA Rating sub-menu allows the user to block broadcast movies based on the MPAA  
(Motion Picture Association of America) ratings, which are age ratings based on violence,  
language and sexual content. It is possible to block all movies with ratings at and above a  
specified level. It is also possible to block un-rated movies, such as MPAA Not Rated movies.  
The following are the descriptions for each rating:  
Age Rating  
Description  
NR  
G
Not Rated by MPAA  
General Audience  
Suitable for all audiences.  
PG  
Parental Guidance Suggested  
Some material may not be suitable for  
children.  
PG-13  
Parents Strongly Cautioned  
Some material may be inappropriate for  
children under age 13.  
R
NC-17  
X
Restricted  
Under age 17 requires accompanying parent  
or guardian.  
No One 17 and Under Admitted  
Some material is intended to be viewed by  
adults only.  
No One 17 and Under Admitted  
Some material is explicitly sexual and is  
intended to be viewed by adults only  
NOTE: When a specific rating is selected, all settings above that rating will also be selected to  
be blocked.  
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4. Menu Operation  
After accessing the V-Chip sub-menu, use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the MPAA  
Rating option, and press the ENTER button to select it. The MPAA Rating window will appear,  
as shown in Figure 33 below.  
Figure 33. MPAA Rating Window  
Use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the desired rating to be blocked and press the  
ENTER button. All ratings above this level will also be marked to be blocked.  
For example, if it is desired to block all PG-13 movies:  
Select PG-13 using the  
navigation buttons, then press the ENTER button. The lock  
indicator dots will be added to all PG-13 and higher categories.  
NOTE: All PG-13 and higher movies will be blocked. When the DTV receives broadcasts  
of those movies, the DTV will block both video and audio signals to the output,  
and the following message will appear on the screen.  
VChip block  
Rating: PG_13  
Please input password:  
_
_
_
_
Entering in the V-Chip password will temporarily override the V-Chip block settings for this  
program so that it can be viewed.  
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4. Menu Operation  
Use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the desired rating to be blocked and press the  
ENTER button. All ratings above this level will also be marked to be blocked.  
For example, if it is desired to block all PG programs:  
Select PG using the  
navigation buttons, then press the ENTER button. The lock indicator  
dots will be added to all PG and higher categories.  
NOTE: All PG and higher programs will be blocked. When the DTV receives broadcasts of  
those programs, the DTV will block both video and audio signals to the output, and the  
following message will appear on the screen.  
VChip block  
Rating: PG  
Please input password:  
_
_
_
_
Entering in the V-Chip password will temporarily override the V-Chip block settings for this  
program so that it can be viewed.  
Canadian French  
The Canadian French sub-menu allows the user to block TV programs based on the Canadian  
French TV ratings system, which are age-based ratings similar to Canada's film classification  
systems with categories based on violence, language and sexual content. It is possible to block  
all programs with ratings at and above a specified level.  
The following are the descriptions for each rating:  
Age Rating  
G
Description  
General Audience  
Suitable for all audiences.  
8 ans+  
13 ans+  
16 ans+  
18 ans+  
Parental Guidance Suggested  
Some material may not be suitable for children  
under age 8.  
Parents Strongly Cautioned  
Some material may be inappropriate for  
children under age 13.  
Parents Strongly Cautioned  
Some material may be inappropriate for  
children under age 16.  
Adult Programming  
Some material is intended to be viewed by  
adults only.  
NOTE: When a specific rating is selected, all settings above that rating will also be  
selected to be blocked.  
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4. Menu Operation  
Canadian English  
The Canadian English sub-menu allows the user to block TV programs based on the Canadian  
English TV ratings system, which are age-based ratings similar to Canada's film classification  
systems with categories based on violence, language and sexual content. It is possible to  
block all programs with ratings at and above a specified level.  
The following are the descriptions for each rating:  
Age Rating  
C
Description  
All Children  
Designed to be appropriate for all children.  
C8+  
G
Directed to Older Children  
Designed for children age 8 and above.  
General Audience  
Suitable for all audiences.  
PG  
Parental Guidance Suggested  
Some material may not be suitable for  
children.  
14+  
18+  
Parents Strongly Cautioned  
Some material may be inappropriate for  
children under age 14.  
Adult Programming  
Some material is intended to be viewed by  
adults only.  
NOTE: When a specific rating is selected, all settings above that rating will also be selected  
to be blocked.  
After accessing the V-Chip sub-menu, use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the  
Canadian English option, and press the ENTER button to select it. The Canadian English rating  
window will appear, as shown in Figure 34 below.  
Figure 34. Canadian English Rating Window  
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4. Menu Operation  
After accessing the V-Chip sub-menu, use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the Canadian  
French option, and press the ENTER button to select it. The Canadian French rating window  
will appear, as shown in Figure 35 below.  
Figure 35. Canadian French Rating Window  
Use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the desired rating to be blocked and press the  
ENTER button. All ratings above this level will also be marked to be blocked.  
For example, if it is desired to block all 13 ans+ programs:  
Select 13 ans+ using the  
navigation buttons, then press the ENTER button. The lock  
indicator dots will be added to all 13 ans+ and higher categories.  
NOTE: All 13 ans+ and higher programs will be blocked. When the DTV receives broadcasts  
of those programs, the DTV will block both video and audio signals to the output, and  
the following message will appear on the screen.  
VChip block  
Rating: 13_ans+  
Please input password:  
_
_
_
_
Entering in the V-Chip password will temporarily override the V-Chip block settings for this  
program so that it can be viewed.  
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4. Menu Operation  
Downloadable RRT  
The current V-Chip recognizes the current RRT, which is communicated as part of the Program  
and System Information Protocol. It depends on broadcasts which could communicate a new  
rating system via the PSIP that both the chip and a TV’s software can understand. With  
downloadable RRT, blocking of program shall occur when a program rating is received that  
meets the pre-determined user requirement. User could program the open V-Chip with  
numbers of filters that go beyond the general descriptors.  
Change PIN  
The Change PIN sub-menu allows the user to change the PIN (password) used to access the  
Vchip menu features.  
After accessing the V-Chip sub-menu, use the  
navigation buttons to highlight the Change  
PIN option, and press the ENTER button to select it. Enter in the current PIN using the DTV  
remote control number buttons. The factory default PIN is “0000”. If a new PIN was previously  
entered and has been forgotten, it can be reset to “0000” entering the current PIN, the Change  
PIN window will then appear, as shown in Figure 36 below.  
Figure 36. Change PIN Window  
A new 4 digit PIN can then be entered, and then entered again to confirm the new PIN. A popup  
window will appear to confirm that the PIN has been successfully changed. Press the ENTER  
button to complete the PIN change process.  
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5. Reference  
Reference  
This chapter discusses ways to troubleshoot the DTV box, provides the  
specifications.  
Troubleshooting Guide  
If you are experiencing problems with the DTV box reference,  
see Table 1 for available solutions.  
Table 1. DTV Box Reference Troubleshooting  
Solution  
Symptom  
Make sure the power cord is securely plugged on the DTV module, the power is  
connector to DC +12 Volts (negative earth)  
No power  
Make sure the DTV module is turned on using the remote control power button.  
Make sure to point the remote control directly at the remote control sensor,  
with no obstacles in between them.  
DTV is not responding to the  
remote control  
You may be too far from remote control sensor. Try moving closer.  
Make sure that the remote control batteries are installed in the correct direction (+  
and –).  
The batteries may be depleted. Try replacing them with new ones.  
Verify DTV remote control is operating correctly, by pressing power buttons.  
Make sure that the antenna in cable is correctly connected to the DTV.  
Make sure that the video out cable is correctly connected to the DTV module and monitor.  
Make sure that the DTV module and monitor are turned on.  
No picture  
Make sure that the monitor is correctly set to the selected DTV video output channel.  
Refer to the monitor owner’s manual for further information.  
Check the antenna and the antenna cable. There may be damage or interference  
sources.  
Check the antenna and the antenna cable. There may be damage or interference  
sources.  
Picture is blocky or not clear  
Reposition the antenna to improve signal strength. Signal strength can also be  
affected by rain or snow. In the USA, the website www.antennaweb.org can  
provide help in determining the best antenna orientation.  
Make sure that the audio cables are correctly connected between the DTV audio  
outputs and the monitor audio inputs.  
No sound  
Make sure that DTV and monitor are turned on.  
Make sure the DTV and monitor volume settings are at a reasonable level.  
Make sure that the MUTE function is not activated on the DTV or monitor.  
Make sure the monitor is correctly set to the selected DTV audio output channel.  
When monitor has only one audio input jack, use a standard audio cable (white) to  
connect the audio output jack (white) on the DTV to the audio input jack on the monitor.  
The red audio cable and the DTV red audio output jack are not needed.  
Make sure that the Auto Program process in the Channel menu has been  
completed. It will be required when you setup the DTV for the first time or when the  
DTV is moved to a location where other channels are broadcast.  
The selected channel does not exist at the time. There are not always subchannels  
being broadcast.  
All digital channels are not  
received  
When the Auto Program process is interrupted and not completed, some  
channels will not be received. Make sure to complete the Auto Program process  
in the Channel menu.  
Make sure the DTV CC mode is set to Off.  
Make sure that the monitor CC display is turned off. Refer to the monitor owner’s manual  
for further information on how to turn off its CC feature.  
CC display stays on or two  
sets of captions are shown  
Unplug the DC power cord and wait for approx. 5 seconds, then plug in the power  
cord. In the V-Chip menu, enter the default number "0000.”  
Forgot the PIN for V-Chip  
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5. Reference  
Specifications  
Product: DTV Box for ATSC to NTSC  
Connecting Jacks ANT IN: F connector (75 ohm)  
RF Input: DTV standard ATSC  
Output:  
Video 1-pin RCA jack, 1Vpp, 480i composite  
Analog Audio 2-pin RCA jack (Left & Right), 450 mVrms (100k ohm)  
Input:  
Video 1-pin RCA jack, 1Vpp, 480i composite  
Analog Audio 2-pin RCA jack (Left & Right), 10 dBs, (10k ohm)  
Channel Coverage: Terrestrial: 2-69  
Power Source: DC12~24 Volts +/-0.5 %  
Negative Earth  
Power Consumption: 6W (Power on),  
Less than 300 mW (Power off)  
Operating Condition: Approx. 41 F° (5 C°) - 176 F° (80 C°)  
Board Dimensions: Approx. 218 x104 x 24 mm  
8.58 x 4.09 x 0.95 inch (LxWxD)  
Weight: Approx. 15.16 oz. (430 g)  
NOTE  
Designs and specifications are subject to change without prompt notice.  
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.  
WARNING! HAZARD!  
Do not operate this unit unless vehicle  
is packed in safe and Legal area  
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Advanced Television System Committee  
Pyle, Inc.  
1600 63rd street  
Brooklyn, NY 11204  
 

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