Page 3 - Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED...
Page 4 - Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions • All operating and use instructions should be followed. • All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. • The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • All the safety and operating instructions ...
Page 7 - vii; Table of Contents
Table of Contents vii Table of Contents Safety ..................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 3 What’s in...
Page 8 - viii
viii Table of Contents Using the Lock Menu ........................................................................................................................... 16 Using the Setup Menu ................................................................................................................
Page 9 - Safety
Safety 1 Safety First: • Read all instructions before installing and operating the product. • Keep this User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. • Observe all warnings in this User’s Guide . • Follow all instructions in this User’s Guide . • Do not use attachments that are not recommended ...
Page 11 - Introduction; What’s in the Box
Introduction 3 Introduction The HP High-Definition Tuner receives digital high-definition and standard definition ATSC broadcasts right off of the air. A digital on-screen guide enables you to conveniently locate your favorite shows using an intuitive interface. DVI output enables the transmission o...
Page 12 - Setup; Rear Panel Connectors
4 Setup Setup Rear Panel Connectors RF Input (labeled AIR 75 ohm) Connect an outdoor or indoor antenna. Monitor Out Connect composite cables to your TV or monitor. Insert the yellow video cable into the Video connector and the white and red cables into the Audio L and R connectors, respectively. Com...
Page 13 - Identifying Your Component’s Cables
Setup 5 DTV Out Select (YPbPr/DVI) • Use YPbPr when you use the component connectors to a TV, monitor, or other video component input. This is compatible with resolution settings 1080i, 720p, and 480p. • Use DVI when you use the DVI connector to a TV, monitor, or other video component input. This is...
Page 14 - Connecting the HP HDTV Tuner; Connecting an indoor/outdoor antenna
6 Setup Connecting the HP HDTV Tuner This section explains how to connect your HP HDTV Tuner. It explains the following types of connections: • Connecting an indoor/outdoor antenna • Connecting to a TV with component connectors (YPbPr) • Connecting to an analog TV with composite connectors • Connect...
Page 15 - Connecting a splitter for Picture-In-Picture TVs; Connecting audio equipment
Setup 7 Connecting to an analog TV (composite) 1 Connect your indoor or outdoor antenna to the RF Input (labeled AIR 75 ohm). 2 Insert the yellow cable into the Video connector in the Monitor Out section. 3 Insert the white and red audio cables into the L and R Audio connectors of the Monitor Out se...
Page 16 - Using the HP HDTV Tuner; Front Panel Controls
8 Using the HP HDTV Tuner Using the HP HDTV Tuner Front Panel Controls • Power button: Press to turn the power on and off. • Menu button: Press to display the On-Screen Menu. • Power LED: A red light appears when the power is on. • Arrow and Enter buttons: Press to navigate the On-Screen Menu. • DTV...
Page 17 - Using the Remote Control; Identifying the remote control buttons
Using the HP HDTV Tuner 9 Using the Remote Control Identifying the remote control buttons Button Description Power Press Power once to turn the HDTV Tuner on or off. Number keys Use the keypad numbers (0–9) to directly select channels. Help Press when inside the On-Screen Menu. Displays a help windo...
Page 18 - Installing or replacing the remote control batteries; Using the Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
10 Using the HP HDTV Tuner Installing or replacing the remote control batteries When the remote control becomes less responsive or unresponsive, the batteries are low. Insert two AAA non-rechargeable batteries into the remote control, and ensure that you match them to their proper polarities. 1 Push...
Page 20 - Using the Channel Menu; Using auto memorizing to set up your channels
12 Using the HP HDTV Tuner Using the Channel Menu To display the Channel menu, press the Menu button on your remote control, select (highlight) the Channel option, and press the Select button. Using auto memorizing to set up your channels Auto memorizing scans for a signal for all of the VHF and UHF...
Page 21 - Fine tuning channels
Using the HP HDTV Tuner 13 4 Use the remote control number keys to enter the channel you want to add or delete. Or Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to go to the channel you want to add or delete. 5 Press the Select button on your remote control to add or delete the channel. Fine tuning channels Fin...
Page 22 - Adjusting the signal strength; Using the Caption Menu; Turning captions on and off
14 Using the HP HDTV Tuner Adjusting the signal strength Follow these steps to view the signal strength of your current channel: 1 Press the Menu button on your remote control. 2 Highlight Channel , and press the Select button. 3 Highlight Signal Strength , and press the Select button. 4 To increase...
Page 23 - Digital service; Digital service info
Using the HP HDTV Tuner 15 Digital service Digital captions are displayed on digital channels. Follow these steps to choose a type of digital service: 1 Press the Menu button on your remote control. 2 Highlight Caption , and press the Select button. 3 Highlight Digital Service , and press the Select...
Page 24 - Digital service font; Using the Lock Menu
16 Using the HP HDTV Tuner Digital service font You can customize the appearance of your captions. Follow these steps to change the size, style, and color of your caption fonts: 1 Press the Menu button on your remote control. 2 Highlight Caption , and press the Select button. 3 Highlight Digital Ser...
Page 26 - Using the Setup Menu; Screen format
18 Using the HP HDTV Tuner The MPAA rating system (movies) G: General audience. No restriction. PG: Parental guidance suggested. Some material may be unsuitable for children. PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be unsuitable for children under the age of 13. R: Restricted. Viewers s...
Page 27 - Time
Using the HP HDTV Tuner 19 Zoom Zoom adjusts to a wide movie format that fills the entire screen. Left and right portions of the picture are cropped. NOTE: If the input source signal is set to 16:9, the default mode is letter box. If the input source signal is set to 4:3, the default mode is full. 1...
Page 28 - Sound
20 Using the HP HDTV Tuner Sound A digital TV transmission can receive simultaneous audio tracks. It can receive simultaneous translations of a program into foreign languages called multitracks. Analog Multi-Channel Television Sound (MTS) Follow these steps to choose your analog MTS setting: 1 Press...
Page 29 - Video noise reduction (analog channels only)
Using the HP HDTV Tuner 21 Dynamic range compression Dynamic range compression (DRC) sets up the optimal volume automatically, according to the current channel. Follow these steps to choose your DRC setting: 1 Press the Menu button on your remote control. 2 Highlight Setup , and press the Select but...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting
22 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Remedy The HP HDTV Tuner is not receiving power and the Power LED on the front does not light up. Plug the power cord into a different power outlet. Make sure the power outlet works by plugging in another item such as a lamp. There is no picture or sound. U...
Page 31 - Specifications; General Specifications
Specifications 23 Specifications General Specifications Broadcasting Standard Digital TV (ATSC), analog TV (NTSC) Power Requirement 120V , 60 Hz Power Consumption 20W (standby 1.5W) Dimensions (W x D x H) 35.8 × 30 × 6.9 cm (14.1 × 11.8 × 2.7 in.) Weight 2.4 kg (5.3 lb.) RF Specifications Tuning Sys...
Page 32 - Agency Regulatory Notice; Federal Communications Commission Notice; Modifications
24 Agency Regulatory Notice Agency Regulatory Notice Federal Communications Commission Notice This 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 harm...
Page 33 - Index
Index 25 Index 1080i interlaced scanning, 4 480i interlaced scanning, 4 480p progressive scanning, 4 720p progressive scanning, 4 A analog MTS, 20 analog TV connecting, 7 audio equipment connecting, 7 C caption analog mode, 14 digital service, 15 digital service font, 16 digital service info, 15 loc...
