Digital Converter Box User's Manual See Back Cover for SPECIAL OFFER! ! IMPORTANT NOTICE Digital Converter Box will automatically shut off - For energy savings the unit is shipped with sleep mode enabled at four hours as required by the governing agency. To adjust the setting or turn sleep mode off. See pg 14 Table of Contents Introduction Warnings/Safety Getting Started Battery Installation Converter Box Remote Connection Converter Box Installation Setup Navigating the Menu Apps Channels Screen Format Parental Control Closed Caption Time Zone Factory Default Features Troubleshooting FCC Specifications 3 5-7 8 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 13 14 15 15-16 17 18 18 19 20-21 22 23 23 Warranty The Digital Transition Congratulations you are now prepared for the digital transition. When analog signals end, you will not be left with a blank screen on the TV. Instead, the GE Digital Converter Box will receive the new digital signals and convert them so you can continue to watch free "over-the-air" broadcasts on your analog TV. It is truly an exciting time in television history. In the same way, the black & white transformation to color dramatically improved the TV. Digital Television will heighten your TV experience. Advantages digital television has to offer include superior picture quality, improved sound quality, electronic programming guide and more channels. That's right! Depending on the broadcast area; you may receive two, three, or even four more times the channels. Thank you for choosing GE! Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an 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 constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock · Do not take the cover off · No part of the receiver can be repaired by the user · Please consult a qualified technichian for any repairs WARNING Risk of electric shock · Keep children away · Do not use in wet locations Risk of fire · Do not exceed electrical ratings WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this device to rain or moisture. Dangerous voltage is present inside the product. Do not remove the product enclosure. CAUTION: Insert the power plug into the wall outlet with AC power of 120V/50-60HZ. The AC plug is polarized and will only go in the socket one way. Contact a licensed electrician, if you can not get the plug to fit securely in the socket. Important Safety Notes 1. INSTRUCTIONS: Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before operating this product. Heed all warnings on the product and all warnings contained in the user's manual. Be sure to keep these instructions for future reference. . CLEANING: Use a dry cloth only. . VENTILATION OPENINGS: Never block the ventilation openings on the enclosure of the product. Do not place anything on top of the product. Avoid operating the Digital Converter Box in enclosed areas like cabinets and bookcases. Do not place the product on soft surfaces such as a bed, sofa, carpet, rug, near drapes, curtains, or walls. . OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY: Never push objects of any kind into the ventilation openings of this product. Doing so may result in personal or property damage or injury, including fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. . HEAT: Install product away from any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices that generates heat. Avoid placing the Digital Converter Box on top of all potential heat sources like amplifiers. 6. POLARIZED PLUG: For safety reasons, this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug with one blade wider than the other. It will only fit into the AC wall socket one way. Do not attempt to defeat the safety feature of the polarized plug. If you have difficulty fully inserting the plug, contact a licensed electrician for help. 7. POWER CORD PROTECTION: The power cord of this product should be routed to avoid being walked on or pinched at plugs, receptacles and the point where exiting from the Digital Converter Box. 8. ATTACHMENTS: Only use attachments and accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Important Safety Notes 9. LIGHTNING: Power surges that may occur due to lightning can damage sensitive electronics. Unplug the product from wall power and disconnect the antenna from the Digital Converter Box during lightning storms and when unused for long period of times. 10. SERVICING: There are no user serviceable parts within this product. This product should be serviced by qualified personnel only. Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Servicing is required when the product has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the Digital Converter Box, the Digital Converter Box has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 11. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of personal or property damage or injury, including fire or electric shock. Always operate any electrical device in accordance with applicable electrical codes. 1. WATER AND LIQUIDS: Do not use this product near any sources of water such as a bath tub, kitchen sink, swimming pool, basement, washing machine. Never expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing or place items such as vases, aquariums, any other item filled with liquid, or candles on top of the Digital Converter Box. 6 Important Safety Notes 1. ELECTRIC SHOCK: Do not remove the enclosure of the product. There are no user-serviceable components. All service/repair should be carried out by qualified personnel. 1. POWER SOURCE: Use only the type of power source indicated in the product specifications. If you are uncertain about the power supplied to your home, consult a certified electrician. 1. SMOKE: If the device should emit smoke or unusual odor, immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Have the Digital Converter Box serviced by a licensed technician. 16. BATTERIES: Spent or discharged batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly in compliance with all applicable laws. For detailed information, contact your local county solid waste authority. 17. Keep a 4 inch minimum distance around the Digital Converter Box for sufficient ventilation 18. Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If the outside antenna is connected to the digital Converter Box, make sure the antennas system is grounded. This will provide some protection against built-up static charges and voltage surges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-dicharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-dicharge unit, connection to grounding electrode, and requirements for the electrode. Antenna Lead-In Wire Ground Clamp Electric Service Equipment Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Grounding Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part H) 7 Getting Started Below are all the items that are included with your Digital Converter Box Smart Digital Converter Box - 22729 or Digital Converter Box - 22730 Remote ON/OFF 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 100 PWR ON CH- CH+ VOL+ CH+ OK VOLRECALL SIGNAL ZOOM CHMUTE AUDIO INFO RF Cable EPG EXIT MENU SUBTITLE "AAA" batteries + + - - You can use a composite audio/video cable instead of the RF cable if your TV is compatible. (Not Included) Installing the Remote batteries 1. On the back of the remote, push up on the tab and lift the cover off. . Match the batteries to the + and - marks inside the battery case, then insert 2 "AAA" Alkaline batteries. . Press the battery cover back into place. CAUTION Batteries may leak harmful liquids or ignitable materials or explode causing injury and product damage. · Do not mix old and new or other battery types. · Replace all batteries at the same time. · Replace fully discharged batteries immediately. AAA 8 Push AAA Converter Box Front PWR ON CH- CH+ Power light, always on when plugged in Infared sensor Green light Channel Down on when box is "ON" Channel up Turns power ON/OFF Back AUDIO ANT IN ANT OUT CH3 CH4 R L VIDEO Smart Antenna 100~120VAC 60Hz Consumption : 10W MAX Audio Rt (Stereo/Red) Antenna Port TV Port Channel selection (only needed if ANT OUT is used) Audio Lft (White) Video Output (Yellow) Connection for a Smart Antenna (Not included in some models) Plugs in to wall Digital Converter Box will shut off automatically For energy savings the Digital Converter Box is shipped with sleep mode enabled at four hours as required by the governing agency. To adjust the setting or turn sleep mode off go to pg 14. 9 Remote Control - Turns the Smart Digital Converter Power ON/OFF Box ON or OFF. OK - Executes the selected option in menu or enters the value in any input mode or it displays the channel list while watching a program. VOL+/VOL - Increases or decreases the volume out of the Digital Converter Box. CH-/CH+ - Goes up or down through the channel numbers. 100 Power ON/OFF ON/OFF 1 Channel numbers 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 100 4 7 Volume up or down VOL+ CH+ OK Channel up or down VOLSIGNAL Menu Setup VOL+ CH- RECALL AUDIO 0 ZOOM MUTE INFO EXIT VOLRECALL AUDIO EXIT RECALL - Return toChannel up previous channel SIGNAL - Check signal reception strength of the channel you are watching. Use to optimize placement of OK the antenna. ZOOM - Choose between three screens settings letter box, full and center. Channel down MUTE - Turns sound off. CHAUDIO - Function not available on these models. SIGNAL ZOOM MUTE INFO - Program information of the selected channel. EXIT - Returns to the previous Menu within the larger menus.FAV INFO MENU - Displays the main Menu Menu Setup on screen. SUBTITLE - Displays closed caption text. MENU SUBTITLE EPG EPG - Use to display the Simple Guide. MENU SUBTITLE EPG CH+ Menu Setup 10 Connecting Converter Box 1. Connect either a standard antenna into the ANT IN port or a Smart Antenna into both the Smart Antenna port and ANT IN port. . Connect the TV from the ANT OUT port to TV's. . Select channel 3 or 4 on the converter box (choose the channel not used in your area). Turn your TV to the same channel . Plug-in to AC Connecting TV with RF Cable (included) Back AUDIO ANT IN ANT OUT CH3 CH4 R L VIDEO Smart Antenna 100~120VAC 60Hz Consumption : 10W MAX Select Channel 3 or 4 Smart Antenna is a feature in Model 22729 1. Connect either a standard antenna into the ANT IN port or a Smart Antenna into both the Smart Antenna port and ANT IN port. . Connect from the converter box to the TV's A\V inputs using Composite Cables (make sure that the color matches the port). . Set TV to proper input . Plug-in to AC Connecting TV with Composite Audio/Video Cables (not included) Back AUDIO ANT IN ANT OUT CH3 CH4 R L VIDEO Smart Antenna 100~120VAC 60Hz Consumption : 10W MAX Red White Yellow 11 Setting up the1 Converter 2 3 Box on Screen 4 5 6 ON/OFF Setup When first plugged-in the menu guide will show up on the screen. First, you will need to choose a "Quick" or "Custom" install. "Quick" is recommended for most users . 1. Choose either "Quick" or "Custom" Install. . If you choose the Quick install hit the OK button. 7 8 0 9 100 VOL+ Remote CH+ OK VOLRECALL CHON/OFF Arrows let you 4 navigate 5 6 through the menu8screens. 7 9 AUDIO INFO EXIT MENU SUBTITLE EPG 1 SIGNAL 2 ZOOM 3 MUTE VOL+ 0 100 CH+ OK VOLRECALL SIGNAL ZOOM CHMUTE AUDIO INFO EXIT MENU SUBTITLE EPG Now that you are in the Scan screen 1. The initial scanning will take about three to four minutes. While the Converter Box is scanning, it is programming your new HD channels. When the scanning is complete, press "EXIT" to start viewing your TV. Digital Converter Box will shut off automatically For energy savings the Digital Converter Box is shipped with sleep mode enabled at four hours as required by the governing agency. To adjust the setting or turn sleep mode off go to pg 14. 1 Navigating the Menus 1. Press the "MENU" button on the remote. The screen below will appear. . Use the "Up/Down" arrow buttons to select either Channel, Setup, or Info. Press "O ...