Apex Digital Apex DT250 Manuale Utente

Zoom Functions

Zoom effect on a 4:3 TV Display

Due to the nature of digital broadcasts, the normal image displayed on
your television may appear as a “windowbox” or “letterboxed” image. This
is a normal condition based on signal transmission and programming.
Press the ZOOM button on the remote control to minimize or eliminate
the black bars on your TV display, if desired.

Normal

Zoom

Zoom effect on a 16:9 TV Display

(SD Broadcasts Only)

Normal

Zoom

Normal

Zoom

Fill

When viewing TV broadcasts on a widescreen television you will find that
SD programing does not fill the display entirely. Press ZOOM on the remote
control until the display area is filled and black bars are minimized.

A windowbox image is typical when viewing DT broadcasts that are
not widescreen presentations. Press Zoom to eliminate the black bars.

A letterbox image is typical when viewing DT broadcasts that are
presented in widescreen format. Press Zoom to eliminate the black bars.

Note: Zoom does not function when viewing DT broadcasts that contain black bars.

Note:
Standard digital (SD) broadcasts are not effected. They’ll appear full screen.

Connection to Stereo

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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 Audio Input)

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red

You may connect the unit to your stereo system using the following
method:

Rear panel subject to modification

Remote Control Overview

Signal

Fav (Add/ Delete Favorite Channels)

Press to add the currently viewed channel to your
Favorite’s List. Press OK to confirm.

MTS

Press to select a 2nd audio channel providing alternative dialogue
(if available).

Fav + / Fav - (Favorite Channels)

Press Favorite - to scan downward and view
channels you’ve added into your Favorite’s List.

Press to view the signal meter that indicates the
strength of the transmission originating from
the broadcaster. Press again to exit. See page
19.

Press Favorite + to scan upward and view
channels you’ve added into your Favorite’s List.

Press twice to delete the currently viewed channel
from your Favorite’s List. Press OK to confirm.

MUTE

CH +

CH -

GUIDE

SIGNAL

FAV +

FAV -

MTS

ZOOM

FAV

EXIT

VOL -

RECALL

DISPLAY

VOL +

CCD

Quick Start Guide

Once all connections are made, follow this quick guide to start viewing

digital channels immediately. It is recommended that you read the

entire manual to familiarize yourself with all of the functions available

to you.

Initial Setup Menu

Menu

Time Zone

TV Aspect Ratio

Auto Scan Channels

When using the converter box for the first time you’ll need to scan for all
available digital channels broadcasting in your local area. Using the
arrow, highlight Auto Program. Press OK to confirm.

When the converter box is used the first time, an Initial Setup Menu will

display.

Select the preferred language when viewing on screen menus.
Use the arrow buttons to select English > Spanish > French.

Auto Program Menu
Auto Scan
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Scanning

Initial Setup Menu

Menu Language

Time Zone

TV Aspect Ratio

Auto Program

To Move

To Select

To Exit

EXIT

English
Pacific
4:3

Set the time zone where you reside. Using the highlight Time Zone, then
press to select Pacific > Alaska> Hawaii > Eastern > Central > Mountain

Set the aspect ratio (or shape) of your television display. Using the arrow
button, highlight TV Aspect Ratio, then press to select 4:3 (conventional
TV Shape) or 16:9 (newer widescreen TV shape).

Note: Auto Program search for digital channels in your local area may take several
minutes to complete.

Delete This Channel From Your Favorite’s List

Add This Channel To Your Favorite’s List