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OK. You've now tested your Analog TV and demonstrated you can get FREE TV

signals without cable of satellite. Now get ready…you are about to discover the 

wonderful world of FREE Digital TV!

Before we get started, here are a few easy technical terms you will need to know:

What is Analog Television?

Until recently, virtually all TVs in the USA were designed for Analog Television. 

Analog TV signals were designed in the 1940s, long before computer technology 

existed. Analog TV is based on an old standard called

NTSC

. Compared to Digital 

TV signals, the Analog picture is fuzzy and very inferior to Digital TV. This is why

the US Government decided to turn off Analog TV signals in 2009.

Analog TVs cannot receive Digital TV signals. There are only 3 ways to see digital

TV signals on your Analog TV:

1. You must have a Digital TV set. Your Analog TV cannot receive the 

amazing world of digital television

2. You must have a Digital TV tuner. Tivax is a Digital TV tuner.

3. You must pay for cable or satellite (remember…cable and satellite will not 

show you many of the FREE signals you can receive with your Tivax).

What is Digital Television?

This is the new broadcasting standard. Digital TV signals are based on a new 

standard called ATSC. In early 2009, all Analog TV signals will be turned off.

This is Federal Law.  Under the new Federal Law, cable and satellite may not be

required to provide you access to all the FREE digital signals. Eventually, you

will get some of these signals, but no one knows for sure when this will happen.

It could be many more years before cable or satellite decide to give you access 

to all FREE Digital TV signals.

Digital Television is very exciting and offers too many features to be listed here. 

However, your Tivax Set Top Digital Receiver gives you the ability to enjoy most

of these advantages on your Analog TV set!

Summary of Contents for STB-T12

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL STB T12...

Page 2: ...g and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Dolby Digital Certification Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are t...

Page 3: ...ation may be blocked Your Tivax comes with a standard polarized plug one blade is wider than the other with a third plug for grounding Use outlets designed for this type of plug for your safety If you...

Page 4: ...tilizing option RF or option A V is made turn on your TV first and then your STB The STB is turned on by pressing the power button on the front or using the remote power up the STB You should see a lo...

Page 5: ...STB es encendnido presionando el bot n de la energ a en el frente o con el control remoto encienda el STB Usted debe ver un logo que aparece en su TV mientras que el STB se enciende Puesto que la pro...

Page 6: ...5 STB STB RF AV RF RF RF OUT Antenna Input 3 4 A V A V AV1 AV In A V RF A V A V AV OUT AV IN RF A V Power TIVAX RF IN Menu OK Channel Scan OK Menu Tivax...

Page 7: ...1 Front Panel 13 1 3 Connecting The Digital Converter Box 14 1 3 1 Connecting Antennas 14 1 3 2 Connecting to a TV TV Aerial 15 1 3 3 Connecting to an Audio System 17 1 3 4 Quick Start Guide 18 2 On...

Page 8: ...swer Unless you have a Digital TV set YES Don t worry You can combine your Tivax with your cable or satellite receiver We ll show you how Question 4 Do I need an antenna to receive FREE Digital televi...

Page 9: ...l TV set Your Analog TV cannot receive the amazing world of digital television 2 You must have a Digital TV tuner Tivax is a Digital TV tuner 3 You must pay for cable or satellite remember cable and s...

Page 10: ...only get ONE Digital Television signal at that moment in time A good example when this happens if during Prime Time 8 pm to 11 pm Football and baseball games are commonly transmitted in High Definitio...

Page 11: ...n antenna The mini antenna provided with your Tivax will work in most cases but it may not be your best option depending on your location Q Can I use my existing indoor antenna A Yes but it may not gi...

Page 12: ...our Favorite s List 9 ADD DEL Press to add viewing channel to Favorite s List Press again to remove from Favorite s List 10 MUTE Press to turn off sound Press again to restore sound 11 CLOSED CAPTION...

Page 13: ...s 1 Open the cover 2 Install batteries 3 Close the cover 1 1 2 Using the Remote Control To use the remote control point it towards the front of the Digital Converter Box The remote control has a range...

Page 14: ...annel 3 Channel 4 4 VIDEO OUTPUT Connect this jack to the Video Input jack on your TV using an Audio Video cable This output port supports only the SD output 5 S VIDEO OUTPUT Connect this jack to the...

Page 15: ...ox You may need a 75 adaptor or a combiner NOTES A If your antenna has separate leads for VHF UHF signals you will need to purchase a combiner to combine it before connect to the receiver B The Digita...

Page 16: ...e rear of your TV To view tune Ch 3 or 4 on your TV choose the channel that does not have an active or strong signal Slide the CH 3 4 accordingly Analog Pass Through Please follow the procedure below...

Page 17: ...to select the source that the convertor is connected to To TV Audio L R Input white red For better quality connect with an optional S Video cable if your TV has this input Do not connect the yellow v...

Page 18: ...AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Front Left Speaker Front Right Speaker Center Channel Surround Right Speaker Surround Left Speaker Dolby Surround Connection Example To Dolby Surround Equipped Receiver L R...

Page 19: ...ng using then press OK to confirm and auto scanning will proceed Auto Channel Scan Your converter box searches for available channels in your area and stores them in the channel memory To stop scan du...

Page 20: ...lectronic Program Guide EPG is the electronic equivalent of a printed TV program guide You can view a list of programs scheduled for the next few hours Press Guide on the remote control to display the...

Page 21: ...ontrol three times or press MENU button on the remote control to display On Screen Menu and follow the steps below 1 Using arrow buttons highlight Reminder List OK to set Reminder Release OK Reminder...

Page 22: ...the screen will be directed to the first scanned channel 4 Once Auto Scan is completed the total number of channels found will be indicated Press arrow buttons to select channel viewable or favorite c...

Page 23: ...to display the On Screen Menu and follow the steps below 1 In the Setup submenu press buttons to highlight System Setting press OK to confirm 2 OSD Language English Spanish French 3 Auto Language Eng...

Page 24: ...eneral audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Unsuitable for children under 13 R Restricted under 17 requires adult NC 17 No one 17 and under admitted X Mature audiences only NR No rating TV Ra...

Page 25: ...Presee MENU button on the remote control to display the On Screen Menu and follow the steps below 1 In the Setup submenu press buttons to highlight Time Zone 2 Select a time zone Hawaii Alaska Pacifi...

Page 26: ...save Factory Default allows you to reset the converter box to the factory default setting and will erase all preset options Press MENU button on the remote control to display the On Screen Menu and fo...

Page 27: ...ontrol to increase VOL Press VOL on the remote control to decrease VOL Press MUTE to turn sound off or restore sound Press SIGNAL on the remote control to display signal quality and signal strength ME...

Page 28: ...anning function to add the channels not included in the memory Signal from the TV station may be weak Reposition antenna Q TV blocked at certain channels A Use the automatic scanning method to add the...

Page 29: ...dio Format Dolby Digital audio R F Signal Input Output ATSC Antenna Cable RF In F Connector NTSC Ch3 4 RF out F Connector Antenna Impedance 75 Ohms Channels VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 Smart Antenna interface...

Page 30: ...spect ratios and it includes surround sound Variations of fps frames per second lines of resolution and other factors of 480p and 480i make up the 12 SDTV formats in the ATSC standard HDTV High defini...

Page 31: ...included with the returned unit A copy of the original sales invoice from your vendor Model number serial number of the unit A detailed description of the problem associate electrical connection and...

Page 32: ...Michley Electronics Inc U S A www tivax com...

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