Radio Shack 1501981 Cable Converter Box User Manual 8

Download:
Mirror Download [FCC.gov]
Document ID	62306
Application ID	99sTDyafPR4wPG17rbwvDg==
Document Description	8
Short Term Confidential	No
Permanent Confidential	No
Supercede	No
Document Type	User Manual
Display Format	Adobe Acrobat PDF - pdf
Filesize	34.07kB (425913 bits)
Date Submitted	1999-10-06 00:00:00
Date Available	1998-10-07 00:00:00
Creation Date	2001-05-21 20:59:25
Producing Software	Acrobat Distiller 4.0 for Windows
Document Lastmod	2001-05-21 20:59:27
Document Title	8

Exhibit E ser' Manual
RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation
FCC lD.:AA01501981
CATV CONVERTER
Cat. No. 15-1981
OWNER'S MANUAL
I Please read before using the equipment
REMOTE CONTROL CABLE CONVERTER
181 - CHANNEL
® ,
RadioShacka
FEATURES
Your RadioShack 181 channel remote
control converter is compatible with all
cable systems and all aenat TV
broadcast and gives you complete
remote control selection of all cable
and aerial channels you can also use
the remote control to fine tune and
turn on, or off most TVs.
The converter transmits the cable
signal through Channel 3 or4 of your
TV's tuner, also known as the cable
output channel. Once you select the
cable output channel, you can use the
converter or its remote control to
select the desired channels.
Note: You need two AAA batteries
to operate your converter. You might
also need a 7540-300 ohm transfor-
mer (if your TV has only SOC-ohm ter-
minals).
We recommend you record your con—
verters serial number here. The num-
ber is on the bottom of the converter.
Serial Number
This digital apparatus does not exce-
ed the class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus.
Note to cable TV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the
CATV system installer's attention to
article 820-40 of the NEC that pro-
vides guidelines for pro-per grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground be connected to the
grounding system or the building as
close to cable entry as practical.
Warning: To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
. ="r:AurroN
msx or stscmc SNDCK.
oo Nor mm
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
AELE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This symbol is Intended to alert you
to the presence at uninsulated dan-
gerous voltage within the product's
enclosure that might be or suchient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open the
product's case.
This symbol is intended to Inform
you that important operating and
maintenance Instructions are in-
cluded In the literature accompany-
ing this product,
Notes : The chan es or modifications not ex ressly
approveg by theJaarty responsible or _
compliance coul void the user‘s authorrty
to operate the equipment.
Q 1993 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved. _
Radioshack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
CONTENTS
Features ............................................................ 2
Preparation .......................... 4
Installing the emote Control's Batteries 4
Setting the CH3'CH4 Switch .............. 4
Choosing the Cable System Type 5
Using the Switched AC Outlet ...... 5
Connecting the Convener. 6
Connecting to Power 6
Connecting to a TV 6
Connecting to Cable .. 6
Single-Vlfire Cable System 7
Two-Wire Cable System 8
Connecting to A VCR ....... 9
For Recording and Viewing a Non-Premium Cable Channel 9
Operation .............. 10
Operating the Receiver 10
Using the Remote Control 12
Remote Control TVs t. 13
Storing/Removing a Favorite Channel in Memory 13
Setting the Sleep Timer ,. 13
Setting Parental Lock ............... 14
Selecting the Channels to be Pa an a ocked 14
Watching a Channel Which is Parental Controlled 14
Removing Channels From Parental Lock ......... 14
Changing the Security Code 15
Resetting the Security Code 15
Using MUTE 15
Using VOLUME 15
variations in Channel Numbering 15
Care and Maintenance ............................ 19
industry Canada Wants You to Know 20
Specifications .........................
fry
PREPARATION
INSTALLING THE
REMOTE CONTROL’S
BATTERIES
You need two AAA batteries (not sup-
plied) to power the remote control.
We recommend alkaline batteries,
available from your local RadioShack
ITandy store.
1. Remove the battery compartment
cover by sliding it in the direction
of the arrow.
2 Install the batteries as indicated by
the polarity symbols (+ and -)
marked inside the compartment.
Note: Use only fresh batteries or
the required size and type,
3. Replace the cover.
SETTING THE CH3-CH4
SWITCH
Set your TV's tuner to Channel 3 or 4
(whichever Is not used for broadcasts
in your area). Then set the converter‘s
CH3-CH4 switch to match the channel
you selected on yourTV's tuner.
CHOOSING THE CABLE
SYSTEM TYPE
There are three types of cable TV
channel frequency systems: Stan-
dard, lRC, and HRC. Because most
cable systems use a standard system,
your converter is preset to STD at the
factory.
if the cable system in your area is not
standard, use a submini screwdriver
set the lRCISTDIHRc switch on the
bottom of the converter forthe type of
cable system you have. If you do not
know what type you have, contact
your cable company.
Notes:
- HRC and IRC are methods used
by some cable companies for
convening the satellite and local
broadcast channels to cable
channels. Channels 5 and 6 on
IRC systems and all channels on
HRC systems are slightly different
frequencies from those used on
standard systems
. Disconnect the AC power before
setting the lRC/STDIHRC switch.
When the cable system type is
setup, plug the converters power
cord into an AC outlet and turn on
the converter.
USING THE SWITCHED
AC OUTLET
The converter‘s switched AC outlet
provides a source of 120V, 60Hz
power (up to 600 watts) for your TV or
an—other electronic device. The POW-
ER button on the converter or on the
remote control turns both the
converter and this outlet on and off.
Notes:
. If you plug your TV into the
switched Ac outlet and your TV
has an instant-on feature, it goes
into a standby mode when the
converter is turned on so you must
turn on yourTV separately.
. If your digital TV tuner automatie
cally resets to a channel other
than 3 or 4 when you turn the
power off at the outlet, you might
prefer to leave your TV plugged
into a standard AC outlet and turn
it on and off manually.
CONNECTING THE CONVERTER
—-—-_.._.._.._______
CONNECTING TO
POWER
Plug the converter‘s power cord into a
standard AC outlet (120V. 60Hz).
CONNECTING TO A TV
Use the supplied “IS-ohm coaxial ca-
ble with an F type connector to con-
nect the 75~ohm terminal on your TV
to the RF OUT terminal on the back of
the converter. If your TV has only
Soc-ohm teminals. use a 75-10-1500
ohm transfor-mer (not supplied),
available from your local RadioShack
fl‘andy store.
CONNECTING TO CABLE
How you connect your converter de-
pends on the complexity of your video
system. Refer to the connection
example that is most similar to your
system.
Notes:
. Your system might use a combi-
nation ot two or more of the
follow-ing examples. If you have
questions, take a diagram of your
system to your local RadioShack
ITandy store for assistance.
. Check local regulations before
connecting any device to your
cable system.
Connect the cable company's coaxial
cable to the RF IN terminal on
the back of the converter.
/“\‘
,‘ RF IN
i©fiz
1/
gfifll
Single-Wire Cable System
Remake Control Cable Converter
‘ Swflched
A} AC Oufilet
a“
. m m:
0:3 0 “1 “' n mm m- a
Matchm g Transformer
(750hm—3000hm)
CH3/CH4
SELECTOR
From Cub‘e Company
AC Plug me TV Set
To Slandard
AC Gullet
fir
Two-Wire Cable System
Some cable systems offer more than 181 channels and include two incoming wires.
To use your converter with such a system, install an A/B switch (not supplied),
available from your local RadioShack/l’andy store, to connect the caple company's
wires to the converter.
A/B SWITCH
TWO WlRES FROM
CABLE COMPANY
‘ Remnle Control Cable Cnnverter Switched
_Ac ow“
To Standard
AC Outlet
(32:5:‘4 AC Plug From TV Set
Matching Transformer
(750hm—3000hm)
Use the NB switch to select the group of channels you want to watch
CONNECTING TO A VCR
You can use a VCR with your cable converter and TV set,
For Recording and Viewing a Non-Premium Cable Channel
This connection lets you record a non-premium cable channel while you view it.
' Remnla Conlrul Cable Comma! Switched
AC Outlet
CHs/CH4
SELECTOR - M
Tu Standard
AC Oullel
T0 STANDARD
AC OUTLET
Mulching Transformer
(750hm-3000hm)
. nmmkwmfl m,‘ “tomb-mum m.
OPERATION '
OPERATING THE RECEIVER
RadioShack
0 VOLUME v
lll CHANNEL amen: camnoL CNJLE coermEn
Press POWER to turn the converter and [he switched AC outlet on and oil. When
the converter been turn off, a LED dot (at lower right corner) is lit up to indicate the
converter is in standby mode.
Press CHANNEL A or V on the converter to select individual channels, or press
and hold CHANNEL A or V to scan channel in the direction or the arrow.
Press VOLUME A or v to adjust the v0luijne.
Press CATV/TV to select between CATV mode and TV mode. When in TV mode,
the channel number displayed is preceded with a U4
Display indications
Indicator of Standby or Favorite Channel
indicator of Sleep Timer
indicator of Parental Look
Example :
0125~CATV channel number 125.
o Ute—TV channel number 16.
. U52.—TV channel 52 is a favorite channel.
c11.5—CATV channel 115 is in receiving and the sleep timeris set up
- 1.2.5.—CTAV channel 125 is been parental locked and it is also a favorite
channel. The sleep timer is set up.
10
. g g-Press MEM or FAV to start a memory operation.
- u u‘Press PL to activate the parental lock.
- U1 -tne entry ofthe ls! number of parental control code.
- uz—the entry of the 2nd number of parental control code.
. ua—Ihe entry ofthe 3rd number of parental control code. A
- ag—Press FT V to confirmed your entry, or erase a functional programmlng from
the memory
- cc—Press FT A to confirm your entry, or store a functional programming in the
memory.
11
r_‘ ~
USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL
The remote control lets you operate
your converter from across the room.
For the most dependable operation,
point the remote control toward the
converters display.
POWER~press to turn the converter
and the switched AC outlet on and off.
VOL A or V~ press to adjust the
sound level.
LAST (Last Channel RecalI)—press
to recall the channel you selected
before the current channel.
CH A or V—press to select individual
channels or scan channels in the
direction of the arrow. The converter‘s
display shows the channel number.
Number But-tons (0-9)—press to di-
rectly select channels. You must pre-
cede singie—digit channels with two 0
(002, 003, ..... )
FAV -Use with FTA to store a
favorite channel and use with FTV to
delete a favorite channel from the
memory.
MEM—Uses with FTA to store the
amount of fine tuning of receiving fre~
quency.
FTAI FTV (Fine Tuning)~press to
re-ceive the best possible reception or
confirm the entry of MEM, FAV and
PL.
12
CTAVITV 7 press to select between
CATV mode and TV mode.
RESET (Fine Tuning Center) Button
—press to return to the default setting.
SLEEP~lets you set your converter
to automatically turn off after the
preset time.
MR (Favorite Channel Memory Re-
call )—press to tune to your favorite
channel stored in memory.
PL (Parental Lock) ~ press to lock
channels with adult programs,
MUTEfpress to temporarily turn oft
sound. To restore the sound, press
MUTE again.
74»
Remote Control TVs
If your TV has a remote control and
your converter‘s remote control inter-
feres with the Tv‘s operation, either
turn off the TVs remote control fea-
ture (if the TV has a remote control
on/off switch) or put a piece or black
tape over the TVs remote control
receiver windows. If your TV uses an
ultrasonic remote control system,
there should not be any interference
problems.
STORING/REMOVING A
FAVORITE CHANNEL lN
MEMORY
To store a favorite channel in memory,
simply select a channel, press FAV
then press FT A. The red dot at the
lower right corner of the display lights.
Press MR to select the channel. .
To remove the stored channel from
memory, select the channel, press
FAV. then press FT V. The red dot
disappears.
Note: Press button within 2 seconds
when you store or remove a favorite
channel
SETTING THE SLEEP
TIMER
Follow these steps to set the length of
time (90, 60, or 30 minutes) before the
converter automatically turns off,
1.Press SLEEP. 90 appears and
2. Repeatedly press SLEEP until the
desired length of time appears.
The length of time briefly shows
on the display.
Notes:
. To see the remaining time on the
timer, press SLEEP once.
- To turn olf the timer, press SLEEP
until 00 appears. The sleep timer
in-dicator disappears ' and the
con-verter stays on until you turn
it off.
. Press button within 2 seconds on
each step.
When the preset time is reached, 00
appears and the converter automati»
cally turns off.
13
.,~
SETTING PARENTAL
LOCK
To prevent children from watching the
adult programs, you may enter the
factory preset four-digit code (2999) to
lock up these programs.
Selecting the Channels to be
Parental Locked
1. Aim the remote control to the con-
verter's display,
2. Press CH A or V to select the
desired channel you wish to be
parental locked.
3. Press PL then press FT A to lock
the desired channel. cc appears to
confirm the entry. Release FT A,
u.u appears to indicate the
channel is locked.
Note: Press each button on step 3
within 2 seconds.
Watching a Channel Which is
Parental Controlled
1. Aim the remote control to the
converters display.
2. Press CH A or V to select the
desired parental locked channel
you want to watch.
3. Press PL and enter the four-digit
code 2999. The converter displays
ut, uz, Us two seconds later and
the channel is unlocked.
14
Notes:
o Press each button on step 3 within
2 seconds
. Once you unlock one of the
parental locked channels, all the
locked channels are unlocked.
0 To lock up all the unlocked
channels again. press POWER to
turn off the converter. Then press
POWER to turn on the converter.
Removing Channels From
Parental Lock
. 1. Aim the remote control to the
converter's display.
2. Press CH A or V to select the
desired locked channel.
3. Press PL then enter the security
code to unlock the channel. The
indicator between two digits
lights.
4. Press PL and FTV33 appears to
confirm the entry. Release FT V,
the indicator between two digits
disappears to show the parental
locked channel is deleted.
Notes:
- Press each button on step 3 and
step 4 within 2 seconds.
- You must delete the parental
lock separately after the locked
channel is unlocked.
-—%
CHANGING THE
SECURITY CODE
1. Aim the remote control to the con-
verter‘s display.
2 Press CH A or V to select the
desired locked channel.
3. Press PL then enter the factory
preset four-digit code 2999 to
unlock the channel.
4. Press PL and enter the desired
[our-digit security code by press-
ing (0—9) number butocns.
5. Press FT A to complete the setting.
RESETTING THE
SECURITY CODE
1. Follow steps 1 — 3 on “Changing
the Security Code".
2. Press PL and enter the master
code 71269. The security code
automatically resets to 2999.
Note: Press PL and enter the master
code within 3 seconds, otherwise the
converter cannot reset the preset se-
cun'ty code.
USING MUTE
Press MUTE on the remote control to
temporarily turn off the sound. To re-
store sound, press MUTE or VOLUME
A or V.
USING VOLUME
Press VOL A or V on the remote
control or VOLUME A or V on the
converter to adjust the desired sound
level.
VARIATIONS IN
CHANNEL NUMBERING
Some cable companies use a channel
numbering system different from your
converter. For example. the channel
your cable company calls 21 might be
18 on the converters display.
Use the channel number labels on the
converter and remote control to mark
the cable company's channel num-
bers that differ from the channels on
the converter's display.
15
-_¢~
1. Channel numbering in CATV mode
1 Inlcator ditor Cable
1 MM or W+13
l 50 NN or W+14
i 51 00 or W+15
I 52 PF or W+16
53 00 or W+17
A6 or W+18
A7 or W+19
56 A8 or W+21)
57 A5 or W+21
58 A4 or W+22
11 11
i 12 12 60 A2 or W+24
13 13 61 A1 0rW+25
62 RR or W+26
63 SS or W+27
64 TT or W126
65 UU or W+29
W orW+30
WW or W+31
XX Dr W+32
KK orW+11
LL orW+12
AAA or W+35
BBB or W+36
I—
Indicator
Eye 1 Indicator
Indicator
Hi?
000 or W+37 97
DOB or W+3B 98
75 _]_EEE or W+39_J 99
HHH
l I I or W+43 103
I‘_76 FFF or WMU 100 YYY or W+59
77 GGG or W+41 101
H78 or W+42 102 + W+61
79
}_ so JJJ or w+44 104 Fwws
51 KKK or w+45 105 w+s4
L az_' LLL or W411 106 _l_ W+65
33 MMM orw+47 107 W+66
84 NNN or w+4a 108 w+s7
85
as PPP or W+50 110 W+69
L537 JQQQ orW+51 111 1 w+7o J
as RRR or w+52 112 w+71
1— 891883 or Wfi’ l— 113—r w+72 j
90 TIT or W+54 114 W+73
L 91 1uuu or w+ss 115 M74 4
92 WV or w+5e 11s w+7s
93 VWWVOfWHW 117 W+76 _l
r 94 XXXor W+58 ,_ 118__J W+77 __1
95 A-5 119 w+7a
96 A-4 |_120 W+79 _1
17
f,-
2. Channel numbering in TVmode.
Indicator 1 TV 4 lngiia'tor ___=TV Mmlor TL
U1 1 u25 25 fl ms 49
l__ U2, 2 U26 26 u50_] 50
U3 3 L u27__] 27 I‘— u51 51 J
U4 1 4 __1 U28 26 U52 52
1 U5 5 Luzg 29 j Fuss 53—1
‘ F us L6 use 30 U54 1 54
U7 7 u31 E 31 1 U55 55 _]
u32 32 use 1——
18
mo 10 u34 -34 58
I; u11__, 11 j u35 35_1 use __r 59
u12 12 _4 f use E36 use 60
ms 13 u37 37 ue1_—, 61
u14 14 ' L u35—1 as 1 r U62 62 __1
FU15‘+ 15 ms; 39 U63 63
U16 16 L we 40 U64 64 j
u17 17 _ u41 41 L us5_L 65
,_ um I 18 l u42 + 42 r__U66 66
mg 19 we 43 us7 1 67 _’
uza 20 u44 44 use 68
u21 21 bus fl. 45 [— U69_L 69 1
17le 22 j U46 46
uza 23 Lua 47 7
u24 24 U48 4a
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Radioshack 181 Channel Remote Control Cable Convener with Volume
Control is an example of superior design and craftmanship. The following
suggestions will help you care for your converter so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the converter dry. if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the converter only in normal temperature environ-
ments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic
devices and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the converter away from dust and dirt, which can cause
premature wear of parts.
Handle the converter gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage
circuit boards and cases and can cause the (product name) to work
improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Old batteries
can leak chemicals that damage your converter‘s electronic parts.
., Wipe the converter with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
V new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong
' detergents to clean the converter.
Modifying or tampering with the tatchannel Remote Control Cable Converter’s
intermal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate your converters
warranty. if your converter is not performing as it should, take it to your local
RadiosShack/Tandy store for assistance.
19
»;~
INDUSTRY CANADA
WANTS YOU TO KNOW
Your converter might cause TV or ra-
dio interference even when it is oper—
ating properly. To determine whether
your converter is causing the interfer-
ence, tum 017 your converter. If the in~
terference goes away, your converter
is causing iL Try to eliminate the in-
terference by:
- Moving your converter away from
the receiver
' Connecting your converter to an
outlet that is on a different electri-
cal circuit lrom the receiver
o Contacting your local Radio-
Shack/Tandy store for help
if you cannot eliminate the lnterfer-:
ence. industry Canada requires that
you stop using your converter.
20
SPECIFICATlONS
REMOTE CONTROL
Range .............................................................
Power Source
Dimensions (HWD)
8m (261eel)/30° Angle
Two 1.5 Volt (AAA) Batteries
..16x50x175 mm
Weight (with Batteries) 4. 76 grams
CONVERTER
RF
Input Bandwidth .54-806 MHz
Output Channel (NTSC) ...... 30r4
input/Output Impedance 75 Ohms
Noise Figure“ A 16 dB Max.
Max. Cross Modulation A, —57 dB (70 Ch. In, each at +/- 12dBmV)
Fine Tuning Range . ‘ +/- 4 MHz in 62.5 kHz Steps
Frequency Stability .. +I- 250 kHz
Output Level ........................................ A 66 dBpV type
Video CarrierCenter Frequency Accuracy . ..... +/-100 kHz Max.
Sound Carrier Center Frequency Accuracy . .. 4 5 MHz tl- 20 kHz
P/S Ratio .................................. I" .16 +/» 3 dB
—10 dBmV Max at input
Video and Audio
Video Output. 1 Vp—p
\fideo Output impedance . 75 Ohms
Audio Output 1 Vp—p
Audio Output impedance 600 Ohms
Power Consumption .
Dimensions
Weight
.................................. 16 Watts at 120 volts AC 60 Hz
. 50x246><156 mm (HWD)
....................... 1.35 kg
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary, Specmcalions are subject to
change and improvement Without notice.
21
11m yum.“ ...
GAB
Printed in China

---

Source Exif Data:

File Type                       : PDF
File Type Extension             : pdf
MIME Type                       : application/pdf
PDF Version                     : 1.2
Linearized                      : Yes
Create Date                     : 2001:05:21 20:59:25
Producer                        : Acrobat Distiller 4.0 for Windows
Modify Date                     : 2001:05:21 20:59:27-04:00
Page Count                      : 23

EXIF Metadata provided by EXIF.tools