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    PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD 1 JOYNTON AVENUE WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA TEL: (02) 9313 7111 FAX: (02) 9313 7555 www.palsonic.com.au PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE TELEPHONE AUSTRALIA: 1300 657 888 HIGH DEFINITION SET-TOP-BOX MODEL: HDSTB100 OWNER'S MANUAL N111[...]

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    Table of Contents Set-up and Quick Use Guide ............................ Chapter1:Safety Instructions ........................... Chapter 2: Introduction ..................................... Front and rear view of the STB .................. Remote control functional key list .............. Menu overview............................................[...]

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    SET-UP AND QUICK USE GUIDE 1 Step 1: Connect AC Power Cord Plug the AC power cord into the AC outlet. Do not turn on any devices until you have finished making all necessary connections. Step 2: Antenna Connection Connect the antenna cable to the RF IN jack on the rear panel of the STB (For details, please refer to page 8 ). Step 3: Connecting to M[...]

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    CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS INSTALLATION AND OPERATING GUIDE AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will p[...]

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    Chapter 2: Introduction 3 Front and rear view of the STB Front View Back View Antenna Input Jack (Connect it to VHF/UHF antenna for terrestrial digital signal input) Antenna Output Jack (Connect it to analog TV tuner's RF in.) COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack) (Connect it to digital (coaxial) audio equipment) RS-232 interface (Connect it to PC [...]

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    Chapter 2: Introduction 4 Remote control function key list Remote control battery installation Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two size AAA batteries in correct polarity. Caution Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.). Remote Control Operation Range [...]

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    Chapter 2: Introduction 5 Remote control functional key list Cautions regarding use of remote control Do not expose the remote control to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote control to liquids, and do not place in an area with high humidity. Do not install or place the remote control under direct sunlight. The heat may cause deformation of[...]

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    Chapter 2: Introduction 6 Remote control functional key list PIP/VCR Switch between PIP and VCR for the secondary program display. Note: For PIP output or VCR output, you can only select one output at the same time. If PIP is selected, then VCR can not be selected; If VCR is selected, then PIP can not be selected. You can press PIP/VCR button to to[...]

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    Chapter 2: Introduction 7 Menu Overview System Menu Overview Press MENU button to access the menu mode. Press button to select and highlight the menu item upward or downward. Press ENTER button to confirm and enter into its sub-menu. In menu operation, press and to navigate in menus, press ENTER to activate the selected menu items . 5 Press EXIT bu[...]

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    Chapter 3: Getting Started 8 Connection Connect AC power cord Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Do not turn on any devices until you have finished making all necessary connections. Connecting to Antenna Follow this diagram when connecting. Antenna Rear of TV RS232 Y Rear of STB[...]

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    Chapter 3: Getting Started 9 Connection Display Formats Overview The HD-STB Tuner offers various display formats and multiple video outputs. When the HD-STB Tuner is connected to A/V systems, the HD-STB Tuner can provide video signal formats 1080i, 720p, 576p, or 576i. 1080i, 720p and 576p modes are available for component video (YPbPr) and monitor[...]

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    Chapter 3: Getting Started 10 Connection Connecting to a HD monitor (YPbPr type) Follow this diagram when connecting. Antenna Rear of HD Ready TV Note: The YPbPr/RGB selection switch must be set to YPbPr. The component out jacks are available when HD1 (576p), HD2 (1080i), or HD3 (720p) display format is selected. Important After you toggle the Disp[...]

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    Chapter 3: Getting Started 11 Connection Connecting to a HD monitor (RGB type) Follow this diagram when connecting. Note: The YPbPr/RGB selection switch must be set to RGB. The RGB out jack is available when HD1 (576p), HD2 (1080i), or HD3 (720p) display format is selected. Important After you toggle the Display Format Selection Switch, you must tu[...]

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    Chapter 3: Getting Started 12 Connections Connecting to a VCR Follow this diagram when connecting. Rear of STB Note: These connections are only available when VCR is selected by pressing PIP/VCR button. Rear of VCR Connecting to an Amplifier Follow this diagram when connecting. Rear of STB Connecting to an amplifier equipped with OPTICAL or COAXIAL[...]

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    Chapter 4: Operations 13 Program Search You must perform the program search when using the STB at the first time. There are three ways to search programs: Quick Search, Auto Search and Manual Search. Quick Search If you live in the cities listed on the Quick Search menu, you may go ahead to select your city and start scanning all digital TV channel[...]

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    Chapter 4: Operations 14 SpeProgram Search/Channel & Program selection Manual Search If desired programs can not be searched, you can make use of Manual Search. Press MENU button to access the menu mode. Press button to select and highlight Program . Press ENTER button to enter into the Program menu. Press button to highlight Manual SRCH . Pres[...]

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    Chapter 4: Operations 15 Channel Banner Channel Banner You can quickly check the status of current display program by pressing the DSP button. Press DSP button twice to display EPG information if available. Indicator if shows MAIN, it means current operation acts to main picture. if shows PIP, it means current operation acts to PIP sub-picture. if [...]

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    Chapter 4: Operations 16 Audio Setup/Default Setting Audio Setup You can choose different audio outputs in Audio Setup menu. The STB includes standard audio mode options such as stereo or mono sound to match the broadcast signal or your home entertainment stereo system. Other audio mode options may be supported by your service provider or TV broadc[...]

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    Chapter 4: Operations 17 LOCK Settings Password setup The Rating Control lets you set up specific channels and ratings through blocking schemes. To activate or disable all of the lock schemes previously set up, a password is required to gain access to this menu. You can change the password by inputting a new password twice. Press MENU button to acc[...]

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    Chapter 4: Operations 18 LOCK Settings/Time Zone Selection Rating control Blocks programs according to the program ratings limit so children can not view certain programs. You can set the ratings limit by blocking out all the programs with the ratings above a specified level. Press MENU button to access the menu mode. Press button to select and hig[...]

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    Chapter 5: Appendix 19 DTV Channel Table Following is the list of DTV channels available in your area. You can use it for Manual search. You can check the following list for channel number and channel frequency. City Identifier Channel & Middle Frequency Transmitter Location Start Date Digital 7 Digital 9 Digital 10 Digital ABC Digital SBS VHF [...]

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    Chapter 5: Appendix 20 Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Solutions No power. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No picture. Check your antenna input or location. Make sure the correct video display format is selected. If the STB is connected to your monit[...]

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    Chapter 5: Appendix 21 Specifications Television System PAL, DTV standard (1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i) Channel Coverage Terrestrial: 6-69 ANT Input 1 ANT Output 1 (Out to TV) Component Video Output (YPbPr) 1 group, RCA type (1080i, 720p, 576p) S-Video Output 1 AV Output 2 groups, RCA type Digital Audio Output Coaxial, Optical RS-232 Interface 1, 9-pin[...]

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    PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD 1 JOYNTON AVENUE WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA TEL: (02) 9313 7111 FAX: (02) 9313 7555 www.palsonic.com.au PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE TELEPHONE AUSTRALIA: 1300 657 888 604-DHT923-00[...]