What is A Unmodified Cable Box Descrambler / Converter?

1. We offer unmodified basic channel changer types of cable box descramblers. The boxes we offer will NOT unscramble ANY pay channels, premium channels, or pay per view channels offered by ANY cable company. If you want to view pay type channels you must contact your cable company and they will provide you with a cable TV box and the services you want to pay for.
2. The cable boxes we offer are necessary if you own a Plasma TV without a tuner. If your current TV is not capable of tuning in channels offered from 01-125. If your TV remote control no longer works or the volume control is defective, installing A unmodified cable box will allow you to tune channels, control volume and turn on and off the TV set via the remote control that comes with the box.

3. Unmodified cable box descramblers act just like a VCR would. They will change your channels, tune in the signal & the cable box can also control your volume and mute and turn off your TV set via the remote control if your TV is plugged into switchable power outlet on the back of the cable box.

4. Unmodified cable box descramblers will not unscramble any pay signals.

5. Unmodified cable box descramblers can be used in extra rooms in your home.



 

CLEARVIEW USERS HANDBOOK

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1. HEED WARNINGS -- All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instrucbons should be adhered to.

2. READ INSTRUCTIONS -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

3. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS -- The safety and operating instructons should be retained for future reference.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS -- All operating and use instructons should be followed.

5. CLEANING -- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before deaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for deaning.

6. ATTACHMENTS -- Do not use attachments not recommended as they may cause hazard.

7. WATER AND MOISTURE -- Do not use this equipment near water -- for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

8. ACCESSORIES -- Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall causing serious injury and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with equipment. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. VENTILATION -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the equipment and to protect it from overheating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. Equipment should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided.

10. POWER SOURCES -- This video product should be operated only from the type of power sources indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your local power company. For equipment intended to operate from battery povmr, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. GROUND OR POLARIZATION -- This equipment may be equipped with a polarized attemating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. .

12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION -- Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walker on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING -- If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements to the grounding electrodes (see figure 1).

14. LIGHTNING -- For added protection for this equipment 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. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and powerline surges.

15. POWER LINES -- An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines.

16. OVERLOADING -- Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

17. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY -- Never push objects of any kind into this equipment through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that ' could result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.

18. SERVICING -- Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards, refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE -- Unplug this e4ulpment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.

C. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instrucbons. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instrucbons as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the equipment to its normal operation.

e. If the equipment has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

20. REPLACEMENT PARTS -- When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have
the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Tuning Channels:

You can tune to channels by either entering the channel number directly or using the channel up or channel down scan buttons.

To directly tune to channels above 100, you must first enter the IOOA button followed by the next two digits.

LCR or last channel recall, will allow you to change between the channel you are watching and the last entered channel,

Favorite Channels:

Pressing the FAV+/- when you are tuned to the channel you wish to be stored as a favorite channel enters favorite channel. After all desired favorite channels are entered, pressing the FAV button will advance you to the next favorite channel in sequence.

Channel Lock:

You can lock out channels by tuning to the channel to be locked then pressing the CH-LOCK button causing the display of four underscores. Before the underscores return back to the channel number, enter your 4-digit channel lock code causing the display to read LOC. The channel is now locked. Repeat the process above to unlock.

The channel lock code is factory set to 1,2,3,4.

To enter a new channel lock code, hold in the CH-LOCK button until the underscores switch to overscores then enter the old/existing channel lock code and the display will return to underscores. Enter the new channel lock code and record below for future reference.


CHANNEL LOCK CODE


Volume Control:

You can change the volume by using the VOL+ or VOL-. It is recommended that you set your TV volume to 70% for optimum performance. The MUTE button will mute all sound.

HRC/SD

The factory sets each unit to the standard tuning frequency (SD). If your cable operator provides HRC tuning, hold the HRC/SD button in for 5 seconds or until the display registers a change to the proper tuning band.
Repeat above process to switch back.

Select

The SELECT function controls certain functions that your cable operator may offer. Oressing the SELECT key displays "Sl" signifying a SELECT #1 setting. Pressing SELECT a second time displays "S2". and a third time displays "S3". Consult your local cable operator for more information.

Option

The OPTION feature allows you to "buzz" the audio portion of any channel you may not wish to hear. Pressing the OPTION button for 3 seconds toggles the display from "ol" to "o2" and back again. Choose OPTION 1 or OPTION 2 by listening for your desired audio preference.

Channel3/4

Pressing the a/4 button on the face of the converter for 5 seconds will switch the output channel to the television to "CH3" for channel 3 or 'CH4' for channel 4.

Menu

T'he MENU feature was designed to provide the user with information on the current status of any particular channel. Pressing MENU one-time displays "S" or "H" corresponding to the current tuning frequency of the converter (HRC or SD). Pressing MENU a second time displays the Select status

of the current channel (SO, Sl, S2, and S3). Pressing MENU a third time displays the Option status of the current channel (01 or 02). Pressing MENU a forth time displays the status of the output channel to the television (CH3 for channel 3 or CH4 for channel 4).

EXAMPLES

To Channel Lock channel 71.
ACTION
DISPLAY
1. Press 7 then 1 "71"
2. Press CH-LOCK  
3. Enter Channel Lock Code " E E E E "
  then
"LOC"
*The converter will no longer tune channel 71
To unlock, repeat above steps 1-3*

 

To change Channel Lock Code from factory setting 1,2,3,4 to 3,6,8,0
ACTION
DISPLAY
1. Press CH-LOCK and hold for 5 sec.
then
"_ _ _ _ "
then
"_ _ _ _ "

2. Press 1,2,3,4

"E E E E"
then
"_ _ _ _ "

3. Press 3,6,8,0 " 3 6 8 0 "
*The new Channel Lock Code is 3,6,8,0.
Record new Channel Lock Code in safe place.
If Channel Lock Code gets lost, call your local distributer*


To change from Standard Tuning to HRC Tuning
ACTION
DISPLAY
1. Press and hold HRC/SD for 5 Sec. "_ _ _ _ "(blank)
then
" HR _ _ "
to switch back to standard
1. Press and hold HRC/SD for 5 sec. "_ _ _ _ "(blank)
then
" S _ _ _"
*Check with your local cable operator when determining what type of tuning you have*


To enter 17 and 25 as favorite
ACTION
DISPLAY
1. Press 1, 7 "_ _ 1 7 "
2. Press FAV +/- "_ _ 1 7."
3. Press 2,5 "_ _ 2 5 "
4. Press FAV +/- "_ _ 2 5."
to scan between favorite channels
1. Press FAV " 3 6 8 0 "
*You may enter as many favorite channels as you like*


To set channel 25 to Select #2 function
ACTION
DISPLAY
1. Press 2,5 "_ _ 2 5 "

2. Press SELECT

"1 _ 2 5 "

3. Press SELECT again

"2 _ 2 5 "
then
"_ _ 2 5 "
select rotates from 1, 2, 3, 0
*The cable converter will remember that setting for that channel even when power is disconnected from wall outlet.*


To set channel 25 to Option #2
ACTION
DISPLAY
1. Press 2, 5 "_ _ 2 5 "

2. Press and hold OPTION for 5 sec.

"_ _ 2 5 "
then
"o2 2 5 "
then
"_ _ 2 5 "

*The cable converter will remember that setting for that channel even when power is disconnected from wall outlet.*