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Digital TV Tuner + Recorder User’s Guide for Model TVTR149BVP v2420-01 For the most up-to-date version of this User’s Guide, go to www.gpx.com TVTR149BVP-2420-01-IB.
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Safety Instructions & Warnings Important Safety Instructions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Read these Instructions. Keep these Instructions. Heed all Warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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• CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. • Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely. • CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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Table of Contents Overview Features - 5 Includes - 5 Overview Front - 6 Rear - 6 Remote Functions - 7 Batteries - 8 Setup Power - 9 Connecting Cable/TV Antenna to the Tuner - 9 HDMI - 10 Audio/Video Input & Output - 11 External Audio - 12 USB Storage Devices - 12 Using the Tuner 1. Initial Setup - 13 2. Channel Search - 13 3. Channels Saved - 14 4. Recording TV - 14 5. Playing Recorded TV - 15 6.
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Overview Features • • • • Supports 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p Native Resolution: 720 x 480/1080p HDMI Aspect Ratio: 16:9, 4:3 Outputs: HDMI, AV, Component video, RCA stereo • USB port for media play and recording storage Includes • Remote control: requires 2 AAA batteries (included) • RCA audio/video cable • User's Guide 5 TVTR149BVP-2420-01-IB.
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Overview Front 1 2 3 4 5 6 POWER MENU USB 7 Rear 8 9 10 11 12 1. Power On/Off 5. Display 2. OK/Select 6. USB Media Port 3. Menu 7. Remote Sensor 4. Power Indicator Light 8. TV Antenna Input & Output 13 9. Coaxial AV Output 12. RCA (L/R) Audio Output 10. HDMI Output 13. Composite (Y) Video Output 11. Component (YPbPr) Video Output 6 TVTR149BVP-2420-01-IB.
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Remote Functions POWER/STANDBY Press to power ON or OFF (Standby). EXIT Close menus and return to TV. PAGE - / PAGE + In program and multimedia lists, press navigate the menu pages. 0-9 Press to enter numbers for channel selection and other instances as needed. MUTE Press to turn mute on or off. USB Press to access USB play menu. AUDIO Change audio channels. — Enter a dash between numbers. FAV Press to view saved channels list. PLAY Press to play media. CC Turn closed captioning on or off.
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Remote Batteries Requires 2 AAA batteries (included). 8 TVTR149BVP-2420-01-IB.
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Setup Power Plug the power cable into a standard wall outlet and into the DC power input on the rear of the unit. After connecting the power, please allow approximately 5 seconds to pass before powering the unit ON. Connecting Cable/TV Antenna to the Tuner To watch television through the tuner, it must be connected to a cable TV or TV antenna cable (not included). 1. Connect the cable TV or TV antenna cable to the input on the tuner.
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Connecting to Other Devices HDMI HDMI offers superior sound and picture quality, and is the easiest way to send media from the tuner to your TV or other display with an HDMI input. Requires an HDMI cable (not included) and a TV or display with an HDMI input. 1. Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI output on the tuner to the HDMI input on your TV. 2. Set the TV's Source to the connected HDMI input and use the tuner remote to select and play media.
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Audio/Video Input & Output Requires an RCA audio/video (yellow/red/white) cable (included), or a component video cable (green/blue/ red) and a RCA stereo (red/white) cable (not included). 1. Using an RCA audio/video cable, connect the audio/video output on the tuner to the audio/video input on your TV. 2. Set the TV's Source to the connected AV input and use the tuner remote to select and play media.
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Connecting to Other Devices External Audio Requires an RCA stereo audio cable (included RCA AV cable can be used). Note: Speakers must have their own power supply. 1. Using an RCA stereo cable (included), connect the external powered speakers to the audio output on the tuner. Note: The yellow video plug is not used in this setup and will not need to be connected. 2. The tuner will send audio signal to the speakers. USB Storage Devices Note: To record TV, a USB drive is required.
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Using the Tuner 1. Initial Setup 1. After connecting the tuner to your TV, power on the TV and the tuner. The tuner will then display the above options to configure the device. Note: If the menu does not appear automatically, press the Menu button and select Channel Search. 2. Use the Arrow/OK buttons to select your preferred language and country. 3. When finished, press Confirm to proceed to the Channel Search. 2. Channel Search 1.
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Using the Tuner 3. Channels Saved 1. When finished, the tuner will display all saved channels available to view. 2. Use the Arrow/OK buttons to select a channel. You can also use the Channel -/+ buttons to switch to different channels, or press the List button on the remote to access the channels list at any time. Recording marker 4. Recording TV Note: To record TV, you must have a USB drive connected to the tuner. USB drive not included. 1.
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5. Playing Recorded TV Note: The following steps also work for playing Music, Photos, and Movies via USB. 1. Press the USB button on the remote. 2. Use the Arrow/OK buttons to select PVR. 3. Use the Arrow/OK buttons to find and play the recorded selection. While playing, press the HOLD (yellow) button on the remote to enter full screen mode. Use the controls on the remote to play, pause, and skip media. 6. Restore Factory Default 1. Press the Menu button on the remote. 2.
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Customer Support Contact Information Made Green Website: www.gpx.com Email Support: prodinfo@dpiinc.com Email Parts: partsinfo@dpiinc.com Phone Support: 1-888-999-4215 Warranty For Warranty Information and the most up-to-date version of this User’s Guide, go to: www.gpx.com International Support Protect for Today Sustain for Tomorrow To download this User’s Guide in English, Spanish, and French, or to get answers to frequently asked questions, visit the support section at: www.gpx.
