Firebird-Systems DCT412, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual HD MPEG 2 4 QAM SET TOP BOX www Firebird Systems com Chatsworth California USA...

Page 2: ...hanging the Menu Language 13 3 3 Parental Controls 13 3 4 Changing the Password 14 3 5 Locking Channels 15 3 6 Remove Channels from a Locked List 17 3 7 Unlocking Channels 18 3 8 Locking the Menu 19 3...

Page 3: ...50 Hz 60 Hz LIQUIDS Take care not to spill any liquids over the receiver or splash it Avoid placing objects with liquids on or next to the receiver SMALL OBJECTS Avoid placing small metallic objects...

Page 4: ...to the box or the unit In case of damage contact your cable operator The box includes A 1 DCT412 Quick Start Guide B 1 DCT412 unit C 1 Remote control D 1 Power adaptor E 2 Batteries for the remote con...

Page 5: ...a small foot print The front panel features minimal buttons and graphics Button Function Navigate UP Navigate DOWN Navigate LEFT Navigate RIGHT Turns the receiver on off STBY OK Used to make selection...

Page 6: ...ble feed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Label Function 1 Cable Out Coaxial cable out for loop through to TV connect to TV 2 Cable In Input of coaxial cable as content source 3 Video and L R Audio Composite cable to...

Page 7: ...UDIO Toggles mono stereo audio options SUB Subtitles ON OFF MEDIA Displays recorded Library FAV Displays Favorites list INFO Displays program information Back Return to previous menu EPG Displays the...

Page 8: ...Cable In Figure 2 1 1 C Connect an external HDD to the set top box using a USB cable if available D Connect the set top box to your television There are three different connection options for this 1 H...

Page 9: ...channels will appear Press OK J The set top box is now ready for use All detected channels should now be available for viewing K View the first channel to appear without changing channels after exitin...

Page 10: ...f this does not work then try resetting the box to first time installation This is done by following these instructions A With the TV switched ON and the set top box switched ON press the MENU button...

Page 11: ...n and find all of the available channels If this does not work please contact your cable operator for more troubleshooting options 2 2 2 Help Menu More detailed information about set top box functions...

Page 12: ...ou would like to copy and the set top box remote at one another C On the set top box remote press and hold the button that you would like to program eg Channel up until the light flashes D On the remo...

Page 13: ...referred language by scrolling to the left or right E Once selected exit out of the menu F The menu will begin showing your chosen language 3 3 Parental Controls Parental controls allow you to manage...

Page 14: ...current default password is 0000 This password can be customized and updated by using the following steps A Go into the menu B Select Settings C Navigate to the Parental menu D When prompted enter the...

Page 15: ...and press OK F Enter and confirm a new password then press OK to return to the menu 3 5 Locking Channels In order to set parental controls and lock specific channels use the following steps A Go into...

Page 16: ...Select Locked Channels and press OK F A list of your channels will appear Navigate to those you would like to lock and press OK on each G A lock icon will appear next to each channel that you choose...

Page 17: ...Locked List To unlock a channel use these steps A Go into menu B Select Settings C Navigate to the Parental menu D If prompted enter your password for parental controls default is 0000 E Select Select...

Page 18: ...e channel will disappear 3 7 Unlocking Channels When a locked channel is selected you will be prompted to enter the parental lock 4 digit PIN see Changing the Password In order to view the channel pre...

Page 19: ...he menu navigate to Parental B If prompted enter your password for parental controls default is 0000 C Scroll down to Settings Lock and switch it to ON D Once you leave the menu and re enter Settings...

Page 20: ...re off A From the menu navigate to Parental B When prompted enter your password for parental controls default is 0000 C Scroll down to Settings Lock and switch it to Off D You will now be able to make...

Page 21: ...ave Mode follow these steps A From the menu navigate to Settings B Navigate to TV C Scroll down to Energy Mode You can toggle between Quick Start Up and Low Power D Toggle the setting to Low Power and...

Page 22: ...ton on your remote C The current program will begin recording immediately and can be found in the Library See 4 4 Playing Back a Program 4 2 Electronic Program Guide To bring up the Electronic Program...

Page 23: ...navigate to the program that you would like to record C When the program is highlighted press the Red button on the remote to schedule a future program to be recorded In order to view manage your sche...

Page 24: ...g up options for managing your scheduled reminder recording 4 4 Playing Back a Program In order to play back an existing recording follow these steps A From the menu navigate to Library B Here you wil...

Page 25: ...ecorded program 4 5 Email Messages from the Cable Company To view important messages from the cable company follow these steps A When you receive a message a number will appear in the Messages icon se...

Page 26: ...st A From the menu navigate to Settings B Select Favorites C Press the Green remote button to create a new list D Create a name for your playlist using the number keypad on the remote or by selecting...

Page 27: ...nnel from the list press OK again and the heart icon will disappear G When you are finished exit out of the menu H To select your custom Favorites channel list press the FAV button on your remote or n...

Page 28: ...he remote control press the FAV button This will bring your previously created Favorites lists see Creating a Favorites List B Navigate to the desired list and press OK Note This will restrict the set...