Philips Electronics Singapore RC2843001 IR/RF Remote Control User Manual DCI401TCH1 draft v2 1 3 2010

Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd IR/RF Remote Control DCI401TCH1 draft v2 1 3 2010

User manual

DTA Easy Setup GuideInstallation t Operation t Troubleshooting
2Table of ContentsWhat’s included in this Install Kit ..................................................4Items that you may also need .....................................................5Start Here ......................................................................6Connecting to a TV (No VCR ) ...................................................8Connecting to a TV + VCR .....................................................10.Power Up .......................................................................12Connecting to the Cable Network and activating your DTA .......................14Verify your Cable Operator’s Services ............................................15Programming the new remote ...................................................17DTA Operation Guide .........................................................22Using your DTA and VCR .......................................................23Remote Operation Guide .......................................................25Troubleshooting Guide .........................................................28DTA Operation Guide (Two remotes )...........................................30RF Pairing Process. .......................................................27
3What you need to know +Ƌ.%*#Ƌ5+1Ƌ!00!.Ƌ/!.2%!Ƌ*+3Ƌ* Ƌ%*Ƌ0$!Ƌ"101.!Ƌ5+1.Ƌ(!Ƌ+,!.0+.Ƌ%/Ƌ1,#. %*#Ƌ0+Ƌ*Ƌ ((ĥ%#%0(Ƌ*!03+.'ƋĦƋ((ĥ%#%0(Ƌ"+.Ƌ!2!.5Ƌ$**!(ċƋ+*Ƌ!2!.5ƋƋ/!0ĊƋ+Ƌ+*0%*1!Ƌ0+Ƌ.!!%2!Ƌ((Ƌ0$!Ƌ$**!(/Ƌ5+1Ƌ.!Ƌ1/! Ƌ0+ċƋ5+1Ƌ3%((Ƌ*!! Ƌ 0+Ƌ)'!Ƌ/1.!Ƌ0$0Ƌ!2!.5ƋƋ%*Ƌ5+1.Ƌ$+)!Ƌ%/Ƌ!-1%,,! Ƌ3%0$Ƌ +*!Ƌ+"Ƌ+1.ƋƋ+.Ƌ%#%0(Ƌ(!Ƌ+4!/ĊWhat you need to do
4What’s included in this Install Kit?DTAEach TV will need to be connected to a DTA or a Digital Cable Box, but not both.HDMI Cable5 Foot Coax CablePower Cord Remote ControlIn order to operate the DTA you must use the remote control included with this kit. Programming instructions for the remote control are included in this guide.2 AAA BatteriesAdhesive FastenersUse these if you want to stick the DTA to your TV. Note: Please be careful. Technicolor is not responsible for any damage done to any surface you stick these to.
5Items that you may also need:FlashlightPower StripYou’ll need a power strip if you already have 2 items plugged into the electrical outlet that you plan to use. Extension CordYou’ll need an extension cord if you already have 2 items plugged into the electrical outlet closest to your TV.
6(!/!Ƌ.!"!.Ƌ0+Ƌ0$!Ƌ!(+)!Ƌ!00!.Ƌ0$0Ƌ3/Ƌ !(%2!.! Ƌ3%0$Ƌ0$%/Ƌ'%0Ƌ0+Ƌ% !*0%"5:Start Here!ēƎ $!Ǝ,$+*!Ǝ*1)!.Ǝ//+%0! Ǝ3%0$Ǝ5+1.Ǝ(!Ǝ,!.0+.Ǝ+1*0ēƎ $!Ǝ$**!(Ǝ3$!.!Ǝ5+1Ǝ*Ǝ2%!3ƎƎ2% !+Ǝ !)+*/0.0%+*Ǝ+"Ǝ0$!/!Ǝ%*/0.10%+*/
7$!Ƌ(/0Ƌ"+1.Ƌ %#%0/Ƌ+"Ƌ0$!Ƌ/!.%(Ƌ*1)!.Ƌ+"Ƌ !$ƋƋ0$0Ƌ5+1Ƌ3%((Ƌ!Ƌ0%20%*#Č!.%(Ƌ1)!.Ƌ +0%+*Ƌ%*Ƌ5+1.Ƌ$+)!Ƌ 10,10Ƌ$**!(Note: The serial number can be found on the bottom of the DTA itself and is also printed on the outside of the DTA package.
8ATurn o your TV.BLocate the cable that currently runs from the cable wall outlet to the back of your TV. Leave one end of the cable connected to the wall, but disconnect the other end from the back of your TV.CReconnect this end of the cable to the “Cable In” input on the back of the DTA. Cable OutletWallBTVIf you have a VCR, follow the directions on page 9.If you do not have a VCR, follow the directions on this page.Connecting to a TV with HDMI Cable (No VCR)AFind the HDMI cable included in this kit. Connect one end of the cable to the “HDMI” input on the back of the DTA.BConnect the other end to the “HDMI” input on the back of your TV. Connect the DTAto the Cable OutletConnect the DTAto the TV12WallCable Outlet CABTV
9If you do not have a VCR, follow the directions on page 8. If you have a VCR, follow the directions on this page. Connecting to a TV+VCR with Coax cableAFind the 5-foot coax cable included in this kit. Connect one end of the cable to the “To TV” input on the back of the DTA.BConnect the other end to the “Cable In/RF In” input on the back of your VCR. ATurn o your TV.BLocate 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.CReconnect this end of the cable to the “Cable In” input on the back of the DTA. Cable OutletWallBVCRConnect the DTAto the Cable OutletConnect the DTAto the VCR12WallCable Outlet CABVCR Input
10If you have a VCR, follow the directions on this page 9. Connecting to a TVwith Coax cable(No VCR)AFind the 5-foot coax cable included in this kit. Connect one end of the cable to the “To TV” input on the back of the DTA.BConnect the other end to the “Cable In/RF In” input on the back of your TV. ATurn o your TV.BLocate 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.CReconnect this end of the cable to the “Cable In” input on the back of the DTA. Cable OutletWallBVCRWallCable Outlet CABCable IN / RF INConnect the DTAto the Cable OutletConnect the DTAto the TV12
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12AChoose which output channel you will use and make sure your television is set to the selected channel or set to HDMI Input. Set the switch on the back of the DTA to the proper output channel (Ch 3 or Ch 4). B Find the power cord included in the kit. Plug the end of the power cord into the power input “+5V DC In” on the back of the DTA. Power UpAB
13CPlug the other end into a working electrical outlet or power strip. Make sure that the outlet is not controlled by a DCheck the front of the 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.Note: After activation, this light will remain on and constantly lit.BCPlease wait 20 minutes before calling to activate. This will allow the DTA to connect to the network and get the latest updates.D
14AIf you received more than one DTA, this would be a good time to get the others installed so you can activate them all with one call. Channel 3/4Connecting to the Network and activating your DTARemember, you must wait 20 minutes before calling to activate. This will allow the DTA to connect to the network and get the latest updates.BCall your cable operator’s automated activation line and follow the instructionsCTurn on your TV and tune it to the proper output channel (Ch 3 or Ch 4). Note: The serial number can be found on the bottom of the DTA itself and is also printed on the outside of the DTA package. .Note: To complete your activation, you will need your account information and the serial number of each DTA you are activating..
15After completing the activation step, wait a few minutes for programming to appear.AConrm that the DTA is connected to the power and that the light on the front is solid (not blinking).BMake sure that the TV is on.CUsing the remote control to operate your DTA, scroll through your channels and make sure they are all working. Verify your ServicesABCNote: If the light is blinking, or your channels are not showing up, turn to the troubleshooting section of this guide.
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17Programming the new remoteThis is the easiest method for programming your remote control to operate the volume and power on your TV.In the next section, you will use the remote to automatically nd the right code for your TV.Keys to successfully programming your remote:t Read all instruction carefully before starting. t Pay attention to the red light on the remote after each step. You’ll need to watch for blinks in order to tell if you have completed a step correctly. t Be patient. It may take a few tries to get this right.t Step 3 is critical. Remember to press and hold well onto TV POWER or MUTE button while searching for the right code for your TV. As soon as the TV turns o or gets muted, you’ll have to release button within 2 seconds to lock in the code.Red light location17
18Step 1Step 2Turn on your TV using the buttons on the TV or the TV remote. Install the batteries (included in your kit) in your new remote control.Press and hold both Digit 1 and Digit 3 buttons together until thered light turns on. Release both buttons. Keep your eyes onthe remote so you can watch the red light.
19Step 3Step 4Point the remote at the TV. Press and hold onto either TV Poweror MUTE button to start searching for the right code. When the TVturns o or gets muted, release button within 2 seconds to lock inthe code. The red light on the remote will blink twice.Keys to success:Carefully carefully all thesteps before attempting. Be patient and hold well onto TV POWER or MUTEbutton during the searchof right code. ttttBe Ready. You must releaseTV POWER or MUTE buttonwithin 2 seconds of the TV turning o or is mutedto lock in the code.If you hae pressed TV POWER button in Step 3,press TV POWER on remote to turn on your TV.If you have pressed MUTE button in Step 3, press MUTE on remote to restore volume on your TV. If your TV has responded, then you have successfully programmed your remote.
20Step 5Press the “power” button to turn on your TV.If your TV comes on, then you have successfully programmed your remote!
21Find the small instruction booklet that came with the remote. Use those instructions to look up and enter the 5 digit code for your TV make and model. If you are still not successful, turn to page 26 in this booklet. If you are not successful the first time, try again. If you still don’t succeed, try this alternate method:
22DTA Operation GuideQuick Troubleshooting ChecklistēƎ Ǝ/!0Ǝ+*Ǝ0$!Ǝ,.+,!.Ǝ+10,10Ǝ$**!(ƎĴ$Ƌ÷Ƌ+.Ƌ$ƋøĵƎ+.ƎƎ*,10ēƎ Ǝ(%#$0Ǝ%/Ǝ+*Be sure that the DTA is on. You should see a solid green light.Be sure that the DTA is set to the proper output channel (Ch 3 or Ch 4).Be sure that the TV is on the proper channel (Ch 3 or Ch 4).Always use the remote that came with the DTA to change channels and for volume control.
23Using your DTA and VCRQuick Troubleshooting ChecklistēƎ Ǝ/!0Ǝ+*Ǝ0$!Ǝ,.+,!.Ǝ+10,10Ǝ$**!(ƎĴ$Ƌ÷Ƌ+.Ƌ$ƋøĵƎ+.ƎēƎ Ǝ/!0Ǝ+*Ǝ0$!Ǝ,.+,!.Ǝ+10,10Ǝ$**!(ƎĴ$Ƌ÷Ƌ+.Ƌ$Ƌø)ēƎ 1*!ƎƎ0+Ǝ0$!Ǝ/)!Ǝ$**!(ēƎ Ǝ(%#$0Ǝ%/Ǝ+*ēƎ 1*!ƎƎ0+Ǝ$**!(Ǝ0$0Ǝ5+1Ǝ3*0Ǝ0+Ǝ.!+. Use your DTA remote to tune the DTA to the channel that you want to record.Be sure that the TV is on the proper channel (Ch 3 or Ch 4) or HDMI.Be sure that the DTA is set to the proper output channel (Ch 3 or Ch 4).Be sure that the VCR is set on the proper output channel (Ch 3 or Ch 4).Be sure that the VCR tuner is set to the proper channel (Ch 3 or Ch 4).Recording with your VCR:TV on 3 and VCR on 3 if you selected 3 for your DTA output channelorTV on 4 and VCR on 4 if you selected 4 for your DTA output channelUse your DTA remote to tune the DTA to the channel to be recorded.If you are scheduling a recording you must leave your DTA tuned to the channel that you want to record.
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25When the remote has been programmed to the TV, the Use the key pad ( ) to directly select the channelsMENU Key to display the Menu screen.Use CLEAR to clear the last digit you had entered.FUNCTIONKEYRemote Operation Guide0-9POWER key to turn the DTA on and o. Nagivation Keys to move the cursor UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT. SELECT Key to select the item the cursor is pointed to.
26Use INPUT button to switch between TV input signal.Use LAST to recall the last channelUse CH+ (or CH-) to select the next higher ( or lower )channelUse VOL+ ( or VOL- ) to raise (or lower) the volumeFUNCTIONKEYGUIDE key to display the Electronic Program Guide.INFO Key to display information relating to current contents.
27RF Remote Pairing ProcessWhen there is more than one Technicolor remote workingin a near distance, interference may occur.In order to overcome such interference, the remote hasto be paired with the DTA.You can follow the following steps to pair with the DTA.1. Turn on your DTA.2. Turn on your TV using the buttons on the TV or the TV remote.3. Make sure there is no other Technicolor remote present.4. Press and hold both DTA POWER and SELECT buttons together until your TV screen display a 3 digit validation code. Release both buttons.5. Enter the 3 digits validation code as shown on the TV sceen.6. When remote is successfully paired with the DTA, the red light will blink twice. RED Light will Blink Twice
28Troubleshooting GuideIf the remote control does not work:ēƎ $!'Ǝ0$0Ǝ0$!Ǝ00!.%!/Ǝ/0%((Ǝ$2!Ǝ$.#!Ǝ* Ǝ.!Ǝ%*/!.0! Ǝ+..!0(5čēƎ '!Ǝ/1.!Ǝ5+1.Ǝ.!)+0!Ǝ*ƎĚ/!!ěƎ0$!Ǝ".+*0Ǝ+"Ǝ0$!ƎčIf there is no picture on the TV and the light on the DTA is blinking:ēƎ $!'Ǝ5+1.Ǝ+4%(Ǝ(!/Ǝ* Ǝ)'!Ǝ/1.!Ǝ0$0Ǝ0$!5Ǝ.!Ǝ00$! Ǝ+..!0(5čēƎ *,(1#Ǝ0$!ƎĎƎ,(1#Ǝ%0Ǝ'Ǝ%*ĎƎ0$!*Ǝ3%0ƎüƎ)%*10!/Ǝ"+.Ǝ%0Ǝ0+Ǝ.!/!0čƎIf there is no picture on the TV and the light on the DTA is solid (not blinking):ēƎ $!'ƎƎ0$0Ǝ0$!ƎƎ%/Ǝ01*! Ǝ0+Ǝ0$!Ǝ,.+,!.Ǝ$**!(ƎĴ$Ƌ÷Ƌ+.Ƌ$ƋøĵčēƎ "Ǝ5+1Ǝ.!Ǝ(/+Ǝ+**!0! Ǝ0+ƎƎĎƎ0.5Ǝ01.*%*#Ǝ0$!ƎƎ+ôčƎƎēƎ $!'Ǝ0$0Ǝ0$!ƎƎ%/Ǝ+**!0! Ǝ %.!0(5Ǝ0+Ǝ0$!Ǝ(!Ǝ,.+2% !.Ǝ+10(!0Ǝ%*Ǝ5+1.Ǝ3((čēƎ '!Ǝ/1.!Ǝ0$0Ǝ((Ǝ(!/Ǝ.!Ǝõ.)(5Ǝ+**!0! čēƎ $!'Ǝ0$!Ǝ%*,10Ǝ/!00%*#Ǝ+*Ǝ5+1.ƎĎƎ)'!Ǝ/1.!Ǝ0$0Ǝ%0Ǝ%/Ǝ/!0Ǝ+*Ǝ Ǝ+.ƎčƎ
29Troubleshooting GuideIf the audio is in a language that you did not expect to hear:ēƎ +1Ǝ)5Ǝ$2!Ǝ$*#! Ǝ0+Ǝ*Ǝ(0!.*0!Ǝ(*#1#!Ǝ/!00%*#ƎĩƎ.!//Ǝ0$!ƎĚěƎ100+*Ǝ+*Ǝ5+1.Ǝ.!)+0!Ǝ+*0.+(Ǝ+*!Ǝ+.Ǝ03+Ǝ0%)!/čIf the remote is turning the TV o and on and changing the channels but not changing the volume:ēƎ +1.ƎƎ2+(1)!Ǝ)5Ǝ$2!Ǝ!!*Ǝ01.*! Ǝ((Ǝ0$!Ǝ35Ǝ +3*Ǝ+.Ǝ)10! Ǝ3%0$Ǝ0$!Ǝ+( ƎƎ.!)+0!čƎ!"!.Ǝ0+Ǝ,#!ƎùýčIf your DTA is not coming on: ēƎ '!Ǝ/1.!Ǝ0$0Ǝ0$!Ǝ,+3!.Ǝ+. Ǝ%/Ǝ/!1.!(5Ǝ+**!0! Ǝ0+Ǝ0$!Ǝ'Ǝ+"Ǝ0$!ƎčēƎ '!Ǝ/1.!Ǝ0$0Ǝ0$!ƎƎ,+3!.Ǝ+. Ǝ%/Ǝ,(1##! Ǝ%*0+ƎƎ3+.'%*#Ǝ,+3!.Ǝ+10(!0čIf you cannot get the DTA remote programmed to your TV:ēƎ +1Ǝ)5Ǝ*+0Ǝ!Ǝ$%00%*#Ǝ0$!ƎŧƎ!*+1#$Ǝ0%)!/čƎƎēƎ !Ǝ/1.!Ǝ0+Ǝ,1/$Ǝ0$!ƎĚ/!0ěƎ100+*Ǝ3%0$%*ƎüƎ/!+* /Ǝ+*!Ǝ5+1.ƎƎ01.*/Ǝ+ôčƎēƎ +1Ǝ)5Ǝ!Ǝ$%00%*#Ǝ0$!ƎŧƎ+*!Ǝ0$!ƎƎ$/Ǝ(.! 5Ǝ01.*! Ǝ+ôčƎ0.0Ǝ+2!.Ǝ* Ǝ,.!//Ǝ0$!Ǝ100+*Ǝ/(+3(5čƎēƎ .5Ǝ0$!Ǝ(0!.*0!Ǝ,.+#.))%*#Ǝ)!0$+ Ǝ+*Ǝ,#!ƎøĀčVCR is not recording the right channel:ēƎ $!ƎƎ3%((Ǝ+*(5Ǝ.!+. Ǝ0$!Ǝ$**!(Ǝ0$0Ǝ0$!ƎƎ%/Ǝ01*! Ǝ0+čƎ!0Ǝ5+1.ƎƎ* ƎƎ0+Ǝ0$!Ǝ,.+,!.Ǝ$**!(ƎĴ$Ƌ÷Ƌ+.Ƌ$ƋøĵĎƎ0$!*Ǝ1/!Ǝ0$!ƎƎ.!)+0!Ǝ0+Ǝ01*!Ǝ0$!ƎƎ0+Ǝ0$!Ǝ$**!(Ǝ0+Ǝ!Ǝ.!+. ! čƎ
30DTA Operation Guide (Two remotes)If you were unable to program your remote, you will need to use two remotes to operate your TV: the DTA remote and the one that came with your TV.Setting the remote volumeøčƎ /!Ǝ0$!Ǝ.!)+0!Ǝ+*0.+(Ǝ0$0Ǝ)!Ǝ3%0$Ǝ5+1.ƎƎ0+Ǝ &1/0Ǝ0$!Ǝ2+(1)!Ǝ0+ƎƎ+)"+.0(!Ǝ(!2!(čƎ$%/Ǝ/$+1( Ǝ!Ǝ0$!Ǝ(/0Ǝ0%)!Ǝ5+1ĝ((Ǝ1/!Ǝ0$%/Ǝ.!)+0!Ǝ"+.Ǝ2+(1)!Ǝ+*0.+(čƎùčƎ +%*#Ǝ"+.3. Ǝ1/!Ǝ+*(5Ǝ5+1.ƎƎ.!)+0!Ǝ0+Ǝ &1/0Ǝ2+(1)!Ǝ1,Ǝ+.Ǝ +3*čƎCaution: Don’t use your TV remote to change channels.Your TV must always be set to the proper channel (Ch 3 or Ch 4) or you will see a snowy or blank screen.
31Using two remotesUse the remote that came with your TV to turn Use your DTA remote to change channels and adjust volume.
xxxxxxxxxThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

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