ViewSonic NextVision HD-12 User Manual

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  • Page 2 ViewSonic, the three birds logo and OnView are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this material, or the performance or use of this product.
  • Page 3: Safety First

    TV receiver. If the receiver is not functioning properly, please contact ViewSonic customer support. The lightening symbol in a triangle is used to alert you to the presence of dangerous voltage inside the receiver that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of electric shock to anyone opening the case.
  • Page 4 structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrodes. 2. Lightning: For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Content Safety First... 2 Table Of Content... 4 Introduction to NextVision HD12 ... 6 Package Contents ... 6 Frond Panel Buttons and LEDs ... 7 Rear Panel Jacks ... 8 HD12 Physical Installation... 9 Connecting Antennas ... 8 TV Connection - Analog TV ...
  • Page 6 MTS (Set Audio when Receiving Analog TV Program) ... 32 EPG (Electric Program Guide)... 32 Channel Guide ... 32 INPUT (External Video/Audio Input) ... 33 PIP (To watch two channels at the same time) ... 33 PIP Position (To Move Small Picture Position in Picture In Picture) ... 34 PIP SWAP (To Swap Big and Small Picture In PIP)...
  • Page 7: Introduction To Nextvision Hd12

    Unpack the product and verify that all of the following items are included. Remember to keep the packaging in case you need to return the receiver for service. Examine all the items to ensure that nothing has been damaged during shipment. If any of the items is damaged, please contact ViewSonic before continuing with installation.
  • Page 8: Frond Panel Buttons And Leds

    Frond Panel Buttons and LEDs POWER MENU EXIT SELECT Power Press to turn the Receiver ON or OFF. Right arrow button Move the cursor or field in the right direction with in OSD screen. It also can increase volume level if no cursor control is required.
  • Page 9: Rear Panel Jacks

    Rear Panel Jacks OUTPUT SWITCH DVI (C) RF IN RGB DVI (V) Y Pb Pr RGB OUT DVI HDCP OUT RF In Connect it with UHF/VHF antenna for terrestrial Digital-ATSC/Analog-NTSC TV signal input Video with Audio L/R In 1 Is used to connect the first Composite Video input source. Video with Audio L/R In 2 Is used to connect with Composite Video input source two.
  • Page 10: Hd12 Physical Installation

    HD12 Physical Installation There are many ways to connect the HD12 Receiver to your home entertainment system, depending on the equipment and connection types you have. However, for the best video/audio quality, use the higher quality Y/Pr/Pr or DVI connections if available. And always remember to disconnect the receiver from the power source prior to connecting or after disconnecting the cable to the UHF/VHF antenna.
  • Page 11: Tv Connection - Analog Tv

    TV Connection – Analog TV Antenna Cable RF IN 1. Connect the Antenna or Cable to the Receiver RF Input by using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the “VIDEO OUTPUT” and “AUDIO OUTPUT” to the “A/V IN” jack on your TV by using RCA-type cables.
  • Page 12: Tv Connection - Hdtv Tv Or Monitor (Ypbpr)

    TV Connection – HDTV TV or Monitor (YPbPr) Antenna Cable OUTPUT SWITCH DVI (C) RF IN RGB / DVI (V) Y Pb Pr RGB OUT DVI OUT RF IN 1. Connect the Antenna or Cable to the Receiver RF Input by using a coaxial RF cable. 2.
  • Page 13: Tv Connection - Hdtv Tv Or Monitor (Rgb)

    TV Connection – HDTV TV or Monitor (RGB) Antenna Cable 1. Connect the Antenna or Cable to the Receiver RF Input by using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the “RGB OUT” and “AUDIO OUTPUT” to the “RGB IN” and “AUDIO IN” jack on your TV by using RGB and Audio L/R RCA-type cables.
  • Page 14: Tv Connection - Hdtv Tv Or Monitor (Dvi With Hdcp)

    TV Connection – HDTV TV or Monitor (DVI with HDCP) Antenna Cable 1. Connect the Antenna or Cable to the Receiver RF Input by using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the “DVI OUT” and “AUDIO OUTPUT” to the “DVI IN” and “AUDIO IN” jack on your TV by using DVI and Audio L/R RCA-type cables.
  • Page 15: Video Source Connection

    Video Source Connection You could connect Video source like DVD, VCR, LD or Cable/Satellite Receiver by using the Composite Video or S-Video cable. Connect the “AUDIO OUT” jack on the video source device to the receiver’s “Audio IN” by using Audio L/R RCA-type cables. Note: when you are using the S-VIDEO for connecting the Video-Source-Device to the Receiver, please note that the Receiver’s S-VIDEO audio input is set on the first pair...
  • Page 16: Viewing The Remote Control

    Viewing the Remote Control Battery Installation Use two AAA batteries (supplied) Remove battery cover by pushing the tab while lifting the cover up. Install batteries matching (+) and (-) polarity signs. Replace the battery cover. Note: incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the Remote Control. Precautions Replace batteries in pairs.
  • Page 17: Menu Map

    MENU Map Enter Channel Password Font Size Font Style Caption Font Color Font Opacity Format Setup Sound Opacity I-Plate Time Zone About Enter Lock Password OSD Menu Tree Channel Lock Setup Edit Favorite Lists Setup Auto Scan (ATSC & NTSC) Off Air (ATSC&NTSC) Cable STD Manual Scan...
  • Page 18 USTV Password Enter Password Reset Box Confirm Reset NC-17 None TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Confirm New New Password Password Reset...
  • Page 19: Hotkey Map

    Hotkey Map Item CC/CS (Closed Caption) MTS (Audio Key in receiving analog TV) Timing Switch (HW) Name Hot Key Function POWER OFF(default) Press to turn-off /on audio output MUTE Numerical keypad (Channel Number) #0~#9 Language 1(ATSC) Language 2(ATSC) AUDIO Language 3(ATSC) Displays I-Plate providing information about the INFO.
  • Page 20: Setting Up The Zat-500Hd Receiver

    Setting Up The HD12 RECEIVER 1. Make sure the physical connection is properly connected. 2. Switch on the TV. 3. Select the appropriate external video input on your TV by using the TV remote control. 4. Select the appropriate video output on the Receiver by using the Receiver video output switch. 5.
  • Page 21: Auto Scan

    Auto Scan The steps required to program the receiver are outlined as below: ● Press ◄ or ►keys to move highlight to the CHANNEL and enter default password “0000” to show three sub-menus, Edit Auto Scan Manual Scan ● Press ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the AUTO SCAN, and then press ENTER to Launch the auto scan.
  • Page 22: Memorize Channel Manually

    Memorize Channel Manually ● On the Channel menu page, select the third item “Manual Scan”, and then use the ◄ or ► button to select the channel plan. ● Press Enter to highlight the input column. Then press numeric buttons to input the channel number.
  • Page 23: Edit Channel

    Edit Channel ● On the “Channel” menu, press the numeric key to input the default password “0000” or user password to show the sub-menu. Press ▲ and ▼ to highlight the Edit, and then press Enter. ● Press ▲▼ and◄ ► buttons to highlight the channel’s BLOCK or FAV control column and press ENTER to block channel or copy channel into the favorite channel list “F1”.
  • Page 24: Caption (Closed-Caption Options)

    Caption (Closed-Caption Options) Press the MENU button on the remote control. ● Press ◄ ► buttons to highlight “Caption” icon and press ENTER. Font Size: ● Press ◄ ► and ▲▼ buttons and the ENTER button to select desired Closed Caption font size. Font Style: ●...
  • Page 25: Setup

    Setup Press MENU and ◄ ► buttons to highlight the “Setup” menu to show its sub-menus, 1. Format 2. Sound 3. Opacity 4. I-Plate 5. Time Zone 6. About Format (Screen Format Setup) ● From the “Screen” menu, press ▲▼ buttons to highlight the “Format”...
  • Page 26: Aspect Ratio

    Aspect Ratio Your options in the Screen Format menu depend on the type of TV or monitor you are using with the Receiver. ● 4:3 (Letterbox): Select this when receiving a 16:9 source signal and you want to see the original 16:9 format.
  • Page 27: Sound (Digital Audio Output Setting)

    Sound (Digital Audio Output Setting) The digital channel’s sounds can be output from the rear-panel S/PDIF connectors of your receiver. The digital sound outputs are either optical through or coaxial connectors. After connecting an optical or a coaxial digital-audio component, you must specify the transmission format (Dolby Digital or PCM).
  • Page 28: Time Zone

    Time Zone ● Press ▲or▼ buttons to highlight TIME ZONE from the Setup menu and press ENTER. ● As you have received a digital signal, the receiver’s time will be set automatically. ● Press the ◄ or ► buttons to change time display format between 12 and 24.
  • Page 29: Lock

    Lock Rating (Lock Programs Using the USTV(FCC) or MPAA) Press the MENU button on the remote control. ● Press ◄ ►buttons to highlight “Lock” icon and press ENTER to show the enter password column. ● Enter the password correctly. ● After the password is entered, the screen will display three sub-menu, 1.
  • Page 30: Important Information About "Parental Rating

    Important information About “Parental Rating” Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems: USTV (FCC) Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence and explicit sexual content. TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
  • Page 31: Change Password

    Change Password Please be noted that the access right of “Lock”, “Channel” menu functions are all controlled by the Password. You need to input the correct password to enter these functions. ● Press the MENU button on the remote control. ●...
  • Page 32: Info (Information-Plate)

    INFO (Information-Plate) When you are watching the DTV channels and want to learn the current program name and relevant information, you can press “INFO” button to show I-Plate on screen. Current EPG ● after pressing INFO button, the I-Plate will pop up including information as follows, TV Station Name Current Channel Number...
  • Page 33: Mts (Set Audio When Receiving Analog Tv Program)

    MTS (Set Audio when Receiving Analog TV Program) ● Press the AUDIO button in sequence could change Receiver audio output status to “MONO”, “STEREO” or “SAP” when watch the NTSC TV channel. ● Press EXIT button to back to the main menu or press MENU button to leave.
  • Page 34: Input (External Video/Audio Input)

    INPUT (External Video/Audio Input) ● When you are watching DVD programs from AUX IN (2 Composite Video In/ 1 S-Video and 2 pairs of Audio Left/Right In connectors on the receiver’s back panel), you can press INPUT button to select TV, Composite Video 1, Composite Video 2, S-Video signal input.
  • Page 35: Pip Position (To Move Small Picture Position In Picture In Picture)

    PIP Position (To Move Small Picture Position in Picture In Picture) ● When in PIP mode, you can press the PIP.POS button to move small picture position to center, up right, downright, down-left or up-left. PIP SWAP (To Swap Big and Small Picture In PIP) ●...
  • Page 36: Pop (Picture On Picture)

    POP (Picture On Picture) ● When you are watching terrestrial or cable TV channels, you can press “POP” button on the remote control to call up the POP screen. ● You can get a current selected channel program surrounding by 8 sub-pictures. The sub-pictures are all digital TV programs within the same RF channel ●...
  • Page 37: Favorite Channel List

    FAVORITE CHANNEL LIST ● When you are watching terrestrial or cable TV channels, you can press “FAV” button on the remote control to call up the Favorite List. ● Use ◄ ► keys to navigate “ALL”, “ATSC”, “NTSC” and “FAV” program lists. ●...
  • Page 38 APPENDIX 1 *Log on to the website http://www.antennaweb.org enter your address and find the DTV stations airing the EDTV/HDTV signal you can receive. Then visit the local station’s website for program schedules. Usually the website name is the same as the station’s name.
  • Page 39: Appendix 1 Dtv Channel Table Information

    APPENDIX 2 Problem (1) The receiver front panel power indicator (red LED) doesn't light up, and no message on the front panel display (2) Has message on the front panel but no picture on your TV screen (3) Poor picture quality (4) No audio service (5) No video service (6) Does not have all the channels...
  • Page 40: Appendix 3 On Screen Message

    DVI cable connection. HOW TO CONTACT US  Corporation ViewSonic Please call us at (800)688-6688 or email us at service.us@viewsonic.com http://www.viewsonic.com ON SCREEN MESSAGE Solution (a) Check the antenna cable is connected correctly and firmly to the receiver.
  • Page 41: Appendix 4 Glossary

    APPENDIX 4 * Aspect Ratio : It is the ratio of the width of the screen to the height. The two relevant digital TV formats are 16:9 (wide screen) or 4:3 (the traditional screen ratio). 16:9 is more ergonomically suitable for human's eye.
  • Page 42: Appendix 5 Technical Specifications

    APPENDIX 5 Standards Compliance Compliant Standard Tuner Input Frequency Bandwidth Connector Demodulator Video Output Formats Aspect Ratio Picture Resolution Output System Socket Video Input Format Connector Audio Output Formats Sample Rate Mode Connector Audio Input Sample Rate Connector Front Panel IR Receiver Function Control Channel Display...

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