Please use Advanced Option from Artec T3AP - T manual from page 16. You have to have G-Link cable and good DTV antenna to translate TV-Guide data into TV Guide enable devices.

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How long will TV-Guide data be populated into your TV-Guide device?

With good DTV antenna, it will take 24 hours (one day) through 72 hours (3 days). The better signal quality will shorter time to populate TV-Guide data into your system. We need DTV signal strength over 60% from Artec T3AP-T converter box. If your DTV signal strength less than 50%, it may not receive TV-guide data correctly. Because error rate is very high, TV-Guide device will not accept TV-Guide data.

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I can receive DTV program through Artec T3AP-T for most of channel. But it will not receive TV-Guide data from DTV antenna?

You have to make sure your Antenna can receive all VHF and UHF DTV stations, only one DTV station from your local area will broadcast TV- Guide data into air wave. If you miss that station, you will not be able to receive TV-Guide data.

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How do I found what digital TV reception I get in my area?

The number of Digital TV channels varies greatly with in each local area, so it is best to look up your available channels by visiting special websites, such as:

http://www.titantv.com
http://www.antennaweb.org
http://www.tvguide.com

In addition, you can also find excellent local information from performing searches on the internet. Due to the proliferation of DTV channels, it is difficult to get the latest information from newspapers or other printed sources. In addition, the number of channels you receive depends on your physical location, your antenna and the location of the broadcast antenna. Broadcast television signals are line of sight , which means the best signals are received by pointing directly at transmitter. Buildings, mountains and other obstructions will affect the quality of the signal you receive.

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Poor video quality (Mosaic) or flickering?

It's a result of a poor broadcast signal.
1. Try to rotate the antenna to a difference direction.
2. Refer above question to check the digital TV reception in your area.

Not all broadcasters are currently broadcasting a digital signal and the source of the digital signal may move at any time. Go to www.antennaweb.org or contact your local broadcaster to find out which channels in your area are broadcasting a digital signal.

If you are not able to receive a digital TV signal for any of your local channels and you see "No Signal" message on your screen, it is possible that you do not have the correct over-the-air antenna to receive a digital signal or are out of range for digital broadcasts. Go to www.antennaweb.org for more information on which over-the-air antenna is best for your area or visit your nearest electronics retailer.

If you are not able to receive a digital TV signal for some of your local channels you may simply need to adjust your over-the-air antenna or get an over-the-air antenna that is optimized for your area. Go to www.antennaweb.org for more information on which over-the-air antenna is correct for your area or visit our nearest electronics retailer.

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How to connect my old TV with Converter Box?

1. Connect the RF cable to RF IN / ANT. IN on the TV.
2. Connect the other end of the RF cable to the RF OUT jack on the Digital-to-Analog Converter Box.

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No Power

1. Make sure the power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and is without damage.
2. Make sure the power indicator is lit.

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Why the screen is blank or black?

1. First, please make sure your converter box is powered on. There should be a blue light on the front panel of your converter box. If not, press the POWER button on the converter's power button or remote control.
2. If the blue light is on, make sure your TV is on the correct channel for viewing your converter box. if connected using coax cable, and your TV needs to be on either channel 3 or 4. If connected using RCA cables, please check video input such AV 1, AV2 or AV3).

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No sound.

1. Press VOL to turn up the volume.
2. Press MUTE to cancel the mute.
3. Make sure that the both ends of the AV cable are connected properly.

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Picture is distorted.

1. Make sure the correct aspect ratio is selected.
2. Make sure that the both ends of the AV cable are connected properly.

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Remote control does not work.

1. Make sure to point the remote control at the remote control sensor.
2. You may be too far from converter box , try moving closer.
3. Remove any obstruction from the Digital-to-Analog Converter Box's sensor.
4. The batteries may be depleted, replace them with new ones.

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Does T3APR-T support S-video output?

Sorry, T3APR-T Pro does not support S-video output.

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Why the closed captioning always show on the screen even after changing channels?

1. Make sure the closed captioning function has be closed, press "CC" button of remote control to check.
2. Some TVs support the closed captioning function, please refer TV's manual to close the closed captioning function.

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Do I need an antenna to receive free Digital television signals?

Yes. Digital TV is just like old-fashioned Analog TV, only better. You still need an antenna to get the signal. Just about any antenna will do, but an antenna designed for Digital TV is better. While some antennas are better than others, it also depends on where you live.

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Can I use my existing indoor antenna?

Yes, but it may not give you the best results. Most likely, your existing antenna was designed for analog television and is not designed specifically for digital television.

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Can I use my existing outdoor antenna?

Yes. This will be a much better antenna and provide you with a better digital television signal.

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Dose T3APR-T support HD for HD ready TV?

Yes, support HD and HD ready television, the output format is 720x480i which means is standard definition television (SDTV).

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Does your Converter Boxes have a feature to Scan for and keep in its memory all the area's available TV channels?

No.

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Does it have an Antenna Output to connect to the antenna terminals of a TV set?

Yes.

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Does T3APR-T support the reception of mobility?

Sorry, ATSC specification does not support the reception of mobility.

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