Adjusting the Image and Sound

 

 

Using the DKEC Modes

 

 

 

 

 

In any mode (see Using the DKEC Modes), you

 

The DKEC is a television, DVD & CD player,

can adjust aspects of the image and the sound

 

Internet browser, home video monitor and

that your DKEC produces. Once made, these

 

FM Radio—all in one device. These separate

adjustments are in effect for all modes.

 

“modes” are explained below.

To access a signal from the TV In connection:

To set a satellite signal source coming

 

in through the TV In coaxial connection,

 

select the Cable option when choosing the

 

Signal Source.

You may also want to remove all the

 

DKEC channels except 3 or 4 (if needed)

The following table shows which image adjustments are available in each mode: To adjust the image:

 

 

 

 

Tint

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

(Hue)

TV

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/

 

CD

 

 

 

 

 

Internet

 

 

 

Video

 

 

 

 

 

1.With the DKEC turned on, press Options.

2.Select Adjust Image.

3.Select the image adjustment that you want to make. (See the table above to see which adjustments are available in each mode.)

4.Use the navigation buttons to move the slider, or use the stylus to tap the desired setting.

5.Repeat for other image adjustments.

6.Choose OK.

To adjust the sound:

1.With the DKEC turned on, press Options.

2.Select Adjust Sound.

3.Select the sound attribute that you want to adjust.

4.Use the navigation buttons to move the slider, or use the stylus to tap the desired setting.

5.Repeat for other sound attributes.

6.Choose OK.

Television Mode

The DKEC is a 125-channel, cable-ready television. Before you view television channels on your DKEC, you must select the signal source. Also, you can program the television channels that are available in your area.

Choosing the Television Signal Source For your DKEC to work properly in Television Mode, you need to select the signal source that is plugged into the DKEC.

To select the television signal source:

1.If not already in Television Mode, press Television.

2.Press Options. The Television Options menu is displayed.

 

to prevent the Channel +/- buttons from

 

having any effect.

Use your existing remote control with the

 

set-top box to change channels.

To access a a signal from the S-Video connection:

To access a satellite (or Digital Cable) signal coming through the S-Video jacks, switch to Video mode to watch television.

Press the Video mode button repeatedly to toggle between the composite and S-Video video signals.

Use your existing remote control with the set-top box to change channels.

Programming the Television Channels The Autoscan Channels feature allows you to easily configure the DKEC to show only the television channels that are available in your area.

To Autoscan for Television Channels:

Note:

Do not perform Autoscan if your DKEC is not connected to a television signal source.

1.

If not already in Television Mode, press

 

Television.

2.

Press Options. The Television Options

 

menu is displayed.

3.

Select Autoscan Channels.

4.

Choose OK.

 

The DKEC automatically scans for

Stylus & Touch Screen

While in Internet Mode, you can use the stylus to tap links, select items, and scroll pages.

Always use the stylus rather than a finger, fingernail or other implement. The stylus is specially weighted for best results, makes it easier to select smaller links on Web pages, and helps keep the touch screen clean.

To navigate using the stylus:

Tap a link or button to go to that Web page.

Tap a check box to mark or clear it.

Tap a text box to select it.

Tap the arrow of a drop-down list to display the options, then tap an item in the list.

Drag a scroll bar to scroll the Web page.

Television Options Menu

3.From the Television Options menu, select Choose Signal Source.

4.Select Cable or Antenna to match the source of the TV signal that you have connected to the DKEC.

5.Choose OK.

Satellite Television Service

The DKEC supports satellite television service; however, when using satellite service, the DKEC remote or keyboard cannot be used to change channels. Continue to use your existing remote control with the set-top box.

Your satellite signal may come in through the TV In coxial connection or the S-Videojack in the back of the DKEC.

television channels available in your area.

This may take a few moments. When the

scan is complete, the TV tunes to the first

available channel.

Changing Channels

You can change television channels on your DKEC using either of the following methods.

To change channels:

Using the number keys, enter the channel number that you want to view. After a few seconds, the new channel appears.

–Or–

Press Channel –/+to switch to the desired channel.

Note:

Program the channels before using the Channel –/+ keys to avoid changing to channels without any content (static). See Programming the Television Channels.

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Dacor 65513REV.B manual Adjusting the Image and Sound Using the Dkec Modes, Television Mode, Stylus & Touch Screen