C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM HD-DTA Easy Setup Guide Installation • Operation • Troubleshooting P 75C 50M Y 75K
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y Table of Contents 2 What’s included in this Install Kit? 4 Start Here! 6 Connecting to a TV with HDMI Cable (No VCR) 8 Connecting to a TV+VCR with Coax cable 9 Connecting to a TV with Coax cable (No VCR) 10 Power Up 12 Connecting to the Network and activating your HD-DTA 14 Verify your Services 15 Programming the new remote 16 HD-DTA Operation Guide 20 Using your HD-DTA and VCR 21 Remo
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y 75K What you need to know To bring you better service now and in the future your cable operator is upgrading to an All-Digital network – All-Digital for every channel, on every TV set. What you need to do To continue to receive all the channels you are used to, you will need to make sure that every TV in your home is equipped with one of our HD-DTA or Digital Cable Boxes.
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y What’s included in this Install Kit? HD-DTA Each TV will need to be connected to a HD-DTA or a Digital Cable Box, but not both. HDMI Cable 5 Foot Coax Cable Power Cord Remote Control In order to operate the HD-DTA you must use the remote control included with this kit. Programming instructions for the remote control are included in this guide.
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y 75K Items that you may also need: Flashlight Power Strip You’ll need a power strip if you already have 2 items plugged into the electrical outlet that you plan to use. Extension Cord You’ll need an extension cord if you already have 2 items plugged into the electrical outlet closest to your TV.
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C Start Here! Please refer to the Welcome Letter that was delivered with this kit to identify: • • 6 The phone number associated with your Cable Operator account The channel where you can view a video demonstration of these instructions 50M Y 75K
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y 75K The last four digits of the serial number of each HD-DTA that you will be activating: Serial Number Location in your home Output Channel Note: The serial number can be found on the bottom of the HD-DTA itself and is also printed on the outside of the HD-DTA package.
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Connecting to a TV with HDMI Cable (No VCR) If you have a VCR, follow the directions on page 9. If you do not have a VCR, follow the directions on this page. 1 Connect the HD-DTA to the Cable Outlet A Turn off your TV. B Locate the cable that currently runs from the cable wall outlet to the back of your TV.
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y 75K Connecting to a TV+VCR with Coax cable If you do not have a VCR, follow the directions on page 8. If you have a VCR, follow the directions on this page. 1 Connect the HD-DTA to the Cable Outlet A Turn off your TV. B Locate the cable that currently runs from the cable wall outlet to the back of your VCR (or other recording device).
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Connecting to a TV with Coax cable (No VCR) If you have a VCR, follow the directions on this page 9. 1 Connect the HD-DTA to the Cable Outlet A Turn off your TV. B Locate the cable that currently runs from the cable wall outlet to the back of your VCR (or other recording device). Leave one end of the cable connected to the wall, but disconnect the other end from the back of your VCR.
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C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Power Up A If you are connecting the HD-DTA to a television with HDMI, set your TV to choose “HDMI” as the input source. Or Pick which output channel your TV will use and make sure your television is set to that selected channel by setting the switch on the back of the HD-DTA to the proper output channel (Ch 3 or Ch 4). A B Find the power cord included in the kit.
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y 75K C Plug the other end into a working electrical outlet or power strip. Make sure that the outlet is not controlled by a switch that gets turned on and off. B C D Check the front of the HD-DTA to see if the green light is on and blinking. If it is not on, check to make sure the power plug was plugged into the power input “+5V DC In” and that the other end is plugged into a working electrical outlet.
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Connecting to the Network and activating your HD-DTA Remember, you must wait 20 minutes before calling to activate. This will allow the HD-DTA to connect to the network and get the latest updates. A If you received more than one HD-DTA, this would be a good time to get the others installed so you can activate them all with one call.
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y 75K Verify your Services After completing the activation step, wait a few minutes for programming to appear. A Confirm that the HD-DTA is connected to the power and that the light on the front is solid (not blinking). B Make sure that the TV is on. C Using the remote control to operate your HD-DTA, scroll through your channels and make sure they are all working.
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y 75K Programming the new remote This is the easiest method for programming your remote control to operate the volume and power on your TV. In this next section, you will use the remote to automatically find the right code for your TV. Keys to successfully programming your remote: • • • • 16 Carefully read all instructions on pages 17 and 18 before starting. Pay attention to the red light on the remote.
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y 75K Step 1 Turn on your TV using the buttons on the TV or the TV remote. Note: Your TV must always be set to the proper channel (Ch 3 or Ch 4) or HDMI Input to match the output channel on the back of your HD-DTA. Step 2 Install the batteries (included in your kit) in your new remote control. Press and hold both Digit 1 and Digit 3 buttons together until the red light turns on. Release both buttons.
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y Step 3 Point the new remote at the TV. Press and hold either the TV POWER or the MUTE button. The remote will start searching for the right code while you are holding one of these buttons. When the TV follows the command you chose (turns off if you held the TV POWER button or the sound goes off if you held the MUTE button), release the button within 2 seconds to lock in the code.
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y 75K If you are not successful the first time, try again. If you still don’t succeed, try this alternate method: Find the small instruction booklet that came with the remote. Use those instructions to look up and enter the 4 digit code for your TV make and model.
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y 75K HD-DTA Operation Guide Quick Troubleshooting Checklist • • TV set on the proper output channel (Ch 3 or Ch 4) or HDMI Input HD-DTA light is on Be sure that the TV is on the proper channel (Ch 3 or Ch 4). Be sure that the HD-DTA is on. You should see a solid green light. Be sure that the HD-DTA is set to the proper output channel (Ch 3 or Ch 4).
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y 75K Using your HD-DTA and VCR Quick Troubleshooting Checklist • • • • • TV set on the proper output channel (Ch 3 or Ch 4) or HDMI VCR set on the proper output channel (Ch 3 or Ch 4) Tune VCR to the same channel HD-DTA light is on Tune HD-DTA to channel that you want to record Be sure that the TV is on the proper channel (Ch 3 or Ch 4) or HDMI.
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C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y 75K Remote Operation Guide KEY FUNCTION When the remote has been programmed to the TV, TV POWER will turn the TV on and off. Use DTA POWER to turn the HD-DTA on and off. Use the key pad (0-9) to directly select the channels. Use MENU to display the Menu screen. Use CLEAR to erase the last digit you had entered. Use Navigation Keys to move the cursor UP, DOWN, LEFT, DOWN.
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Remote Operation Guide KEY FUNCTION Use LAST to recall the last channel. Use GUIDE to display the Electronic Program Guide. Use INFO to display information relating to current contents. Use INPUT to toggle among TV Input signals. Use VOL+ (or VOL-) to raise (or lower) the volume. Use CH+ (or CH-) to select the next higher (or lower) channel.
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C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y RF Remote Pairing Process When multiple Technicolor remotes work in a shared space, interference can result. To avoid this problem, the remote must be paired with the HD-DTA. Follow these steps to “pair” a remote with a HD-DTA: Step 1 Make certain no other Technicolor remote is in the area. Turn on your HD-DTA.
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y 75K Step 3 Release both remote keys. Enter the 3 digit code using the HD-DTA remote. When remote is successfully paired with the HD-DTA, the remote’s red light will blink twice.
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y Troubleshooting Guide If the remote control does not work: • Check that the batteries still have charge and are inserted correctly. • Make sure your remote can “see” the front of the HD-DTA. If there is no picture on the TV and the light on the HD-DTA is blinking: • Check your coaxial cables and make sure that they are attached correctly.
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y 75K If the audio is in a language that you did not expect to hear: • You may have changed to an alternate language setting – Press the “LANG” button on your remote control one or two times. If the remote is turning the TV off and on and changing the channels but not changing the volume: • Your TV volume may have been turned all the way down or muted with the old TV remote. Refer to page 26.
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M DTA Operation Guide (Two remotes) If you were unable to program your remote, you will need to use two remotes to operate your TV: the HD-DTA remote and the one that came with your TV. Setting the remote volume 1. Use the remote control that came with your TV to adjust the volume to a comfortable level. This should be the last time you’ll use this remote for volume control. 2.
C 25M 75Y 50K CY GB50 75M 25Y K 25C MY GB75 50C GB25 M 50Y 25K CM P 75C 50M Y 75K Using two remotes Use the remote that came with your TV to turn the TV on and off. Use your HD-DTA remote to change channels and adjust volume.
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