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Insignia AKB36157101 Digital Converter Box Remote Control User's Manual

Insignia AKB36157101 Digital Converter Box Remote Control User's Manual

Introduction

This guide is designed to help you understand and use your Insignia AKB36157101 remote control. We'll walk you through every button, explain how to set up your digital converter box, and provide simple solutions to common problems. This remote is primarily made for Insignia digital converter boxes, specifically models like the NS-DXA1 and NS-DXA1-A, but it might also have limited control over some Insignia television sets. This guide will focus on using it with your digital converter box.

Table of Contents

  1. Getting Started

    • What's a Digital Converter Box?
    • Installing Batteries
    • Connecting Your Converter Box (Basic Overview)

  2. Understanding Your Remote Control

    • Button Layout Diagram
    • Detailed Button Descriptions

  3. Basic Operations

    • Turning Your TV and Converter Box On/Off
    • Changing Channels
    • Adjusting Volume
    • Using the Menu
    • Using the Program Guide

  4. Advanced Features

    • Sleep Timer
    • Closed Captioning (Subtitles)
    • Secondary Audio Programming (SAP)
    • Zoom and Aspect Ratio
    • Signal Strength Display
    • Favorite Channels

  5. Troubleshooting

    • Remote Control Not Working
    • No Picture or Sound
    • "No Signal" Message
    • Picture is Pixelated or Freezing
    • Channel Problems
    • Guide Problems
    • Other Common Issues

  6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Getting Started

  • What's a Digital Converter Box?

A digital converter box (sometimes called a tuner box) receives digital television signals from an antenna and converts them into a format your older analog TV can display. If you're using an antenna to watch over-the-air television, and your TV isn't a newer digital model, you need a converter box.

  • Installing Batteries

    1. Locate the Battery Compartment: Look on the back of the remote for a small cover. It usually has a small arrow or indentation indicating where to press or slide.
    2. Open the Cover: Gently slide or lift the cover off.
    3. Insert Batteries: You'll need two (2) AAA batteries. Make sure you match the plus (+) and minus (-) symbols inside the compartment with the markings on the batteries.
    4. Replace the Cover: Slide the cover back into place until it clicks.

  • Connecting Your Converter Box (Basic Overview)

    This guide focuses on the remote, but here's a very simplified overview of connecting your converter box:

    1. Antenna: Connect your antenna cable to the "Antenna In" or "RF In" jack on the back of the converter box.
    2. TV Connection:
      • Best Quality (If your TV has it): Use an HDMI cable to connect the "HDMI Out" on the converter box to an "HDMI In" on your TV.
      • Good Quality (Most Common): Use a coaxial cable (the same kind used for cable TV) to connect the "RF Out" or "TV Out" on the converter box to the "Antenna In" or "Cable In" on your TV.
      • Standard Quality: Use RCA cables (red, white, and yellow) to connect the matching colored "Audio/Video Out" jacks on the converter box to the "Audio/Video In" jacks on your TV.
    3. Power: Plug the converter box's power cord into a wall outlet.

2. Understanding Your Remote Control

Insignia AKB36157101 Digital Converter Box Remote Control

  • Detailed Button Descriptions

    • TV POWER: This button likely turns some Insignia TVs on and off. It may not work with all TV brands.
    • POWER: This is the main power button for your Insignia digital converter box.
    • SLEEP: Sets a timer to automatically turn off the TV (if your TV supports this feature through the converter box).
    • SIGNAL: Displays the strength of your TV signal. This is very important for antenna reception. A stronger signal means a better picture.
    • SAP: Selects "Secondary Audio Programming." This might be used for a different language track or audio description for the visually impaired, if available on the channel you're watching.
    • ZOOM: Changes the way the picture fits on your screen. You might use this if the picture looks stretched or has black bars.
    • DISPLAY: Shows information on your screen, like the channel number, time, and signal strength.
    • MENU: Opens the main menu of your converter box, where you can adjust settings, scan for channels, and more.
    • GUIDE: Opens the Electronic Program Guide (EPG), which shows you what's playing on different channels and at what times (if available).
    • Navigation Arrows (< ^ > v) and OK: The arrows let you move up, down, left, and right in menus and the program guide. The OK button in the center selects what you've highlighted.
    • EXIT: Closes menus or returns to the previous screen.
    • CCD: Turns Closed Captions (subtitles) on or off.
    • FAV: To add or access your favorite channels.
    • VOL (+/-): Raises (+) or lowers (-) the volume.
    • MUTE: Silences the sound. Press it again to turn the sound back on.
    • PAGE UP/DOWN: Moves pages up or down on the guide.
    • CH (^/v): Changes channels up (^) or down (v).
    • Number Pad (0-9): Directly enter a channel number. For example, to go to channel 5, press "5." To go to channel 2-1, press "2," then "-", then "1."
    • RECALL: Switches back to the last channel you were watching.

3. Basic Operations

  • Turning Your TV and Converter Box On/Off

    1. Turn on your TV: Use the TV POWER Button on the remote.
    2. Turn on the converter box: Press the POWER button on the remote.
    3. Select the Correct Input: Your TV needs to be set to the correct input to see the picture from the converter box. This might be labeled "HDMI1," "AV1," "Video 1," or "Antenna/Cable," depending on how you connected the box. Use your TV's remote control (or the buttons on the TV itself) to change the input until you see the converter box's picture.

  • Changing Channels

    • Using the CH (^/v) Buttons: Press CH ^ to go to the next higher channel, and CH v to go to the next lower channel.
    • Using the Number Pad: Enter the channel number directly.
    • Using RECALL: Jump back to the previous channel.

  • Adjusting Volume

    • Use the VOL (+/-) buttons.
    • Important: Make sure your TV's volume is also turned up! Sometimes the converter box volume is fine, but the TV itself is muted or too low.

  • Using the Menu

    1. Press the MENU button.
    2. Use the Navigation Arrows to move around the menu options.
    3. Press OK to select an option.
    4. Press EXIT to close the menu.

  • Using the Program Guide

    1. Press the GUIDE button.
    2. Use the Navigation Arrows to browse the listings.
    3. Press OK to select a program to watch (if it's currently on) or to see more information.
    4. Press EXIT to close the guide.
    • Note: The guide relies on information sent with the TV signal. If the signal is weak, the guide might be incomplete or unavailable.

4. Advanced Features

  • Sleep Timer:

    • Press the Sleep button, each press will add time. Check the manual for the connected television for further instructions.

  • Closed Captioning (Subtitles):

    • Press the CCD button to turn captions on or off.
    • You might also find caption settings in the converter box's menu.

  • Secondary Audio Programming (SAP):

    • Press the SAP button to cycle through available audio options (if any).

  • Zoom and Aspect Ratio:

    • Press the ZOOM button to change how the picture is displayed. This can help if the picture looks stretched or has black bars.

  • Signal Strength Display:

    • Press the SIGNAL button to see how strong your TV signal is. Use this while adjusting your antenna to find the best position.

  • Favorite Channels:

    • Tune to the desired channel.
    • Push the Fav button.
    • Select the desired number to assign to the channel.
    • To Access the channels: Press Fav, then the number assigned.

5. Troubleshooting

  • Remote Control Not Working

    • Check Batteries: Replace with fresh AAA batteries, making sure they're inserted correctly.
    • Clear Obstructions: Make sure nothing is blocking the space between the remote and the converter box.
    • Try Power Cycling: Unplug the converter box from the wall, wait 30 seconds, and plug it back in.
    • Remote Failure: If none of these work, the remote might need to be replaced.

  • No Picture or Sound

    • Check Connections: Make sure all cables (antenna, video, power) are securely plugged in.
    • Correct Input: Make sure your TV is set to the correct input (HDMI1, AV1, etc.).
    • TV Volume: Make sure your TV's volume is turned up.
    • Converter Box Power: Make sure the converter box is turned on.

  • "No Signal" Message

    • Antenna Connection: Check that your antenna cable is firmly connected to the converter box.
    • Antenna Position: Adjust your antenna's position. Indoor antennas are very sensitive to placement. Try moving it near a window or higher up.
    • Channel Scan: You need to scan for channels after connecting the converter box or moving the antenna.
      1. Press MENU.
      2. Go to "Setup" or "Channels" (the wording might vary).
      3. Select "Auto Scan," "Channel Scan," or a similar option.
      4. Wait for the scan to complete.

  • Picture is Pixelated or Freezing

    • Weak Signal: This usually means your antenna signal is weak or intermittent. Try the same steps as for "No Signal."
    • Interference: Sometimes, other electronic devices can interfere with the TV signal. Try turning off nearby devices to see if it helps.

  • Channel Problems

    • Not Receiving All Channels: Repeat the channel scan (see "No Signal" section).
    • Channels Skipping: This might be due to a weak signal or an issue with the broadcaster.

  • Guide Problems

    • Guide is Empty or Incomplete: The guide relies on data from the TV signal. A weak signal can cause this. Try improving your antenna reception.
    • Guide Takes Time to Load: Some converter boxes need time to download the guide information.

  • Other Common Issues

    • Remote Buttons not corresponding: Make sure you have the correct remote and that the buttons have not been reprogrammed.

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Q: Can I use this remote to control my DVD player or other devices?

    • A: No, this remote is designed specifically for Insignia digital converter boxes.

  • Q: I lost my remote. Where can I buy a replacement?

  • Q: How do I know if my antenna is good enough?

    • A: Use the SIGNAL button to check signal strength. Experiment with different antenna positions to find the best reception. You might need a stronger antenna if you live far from the TV towers.
  • Q: How to I set up my favorite channels?
    • A: There may be slight variations depending on the connected devices, however; Tune to the desired channel, push the Fav button, and select the desired number to assign to the channel.

This manual provides a comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide to your Insignia AKB36157101 remote control and digital converter box. If you have any further questions, you may be able to find additional support resources on the Insignia website.