The Good Solid video quality and reception; easy-to-use design, especially for digital TV amateurs; good aspect ratio controls for handling wide-screen programs on standard TVs; attractive design; remote can control the TV's power. The Bad Program guide is very basic; small remote control buttons aren't ideal for seniors; audio quality is subpar. The Bottom Line The Zenith DTT900 DTV converter box has an easy-to-use design and solid video quality, but buyers should be aware of cheaper-and possibly better-alternatives coming in the future. Visit for details.
Editors' note: We found the Zenith DTT900 and the have virtually identical design, features, and performance; therefore, their reviews are the same. The FCC has pushed back the DTV transition several times already, but it looks as if it will shut off over-the-air analog TV signals on February 17, 2009. That means owners of analog TV will need to pony up for a DTV converter box if they want to continue getting their free over-the-air TV (read our to find out if you'll be affected). Luckily, it shouldn't cost you too much, as anyone affected can apply for a $40 DTV converter box coupon from the U.S. The Zenith DTT900 is one of the DTV boxes that shoppers can buy with the coupon, and it's worth a serious look.
On arguably the most important features-reception and video quality-the DTT900 performs strongly, outperforming the other boxes we've looked at so far. We did have some nitpicks: the remote is too small, audio quality is subpar, and we would have liked a full-scale EPG (onscreen electronic program guide). However, these caveats are for the most part overshadowed the DTT900's other strengths and make it a good choice for your government-subsidized coupon. Our biggest hesitation is price-with a list price of $60, you'll have to kick in $20 of real money in addition to the coupon. That's compared with, which-with its $40 retail price-will effectively be free. If you're itching to start watching digital over-the-air TV right away, the DTT900 is one of the better options currently available, but buyers would be wise to wait until more boxes are on the market. Design The Zenith DTT900's design is simple, but we liked it.
The main chassis is made of black metal, accented by a plastic faceplate that has the popular glossy black look to it. The metal body makes it feel more like a more expensive item, especially considering that most other DTV boxes are made of plastic. In the center of the faceplate is a small LED light that glows blue when the device is on and red when it's off.
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To the right of the light are channel up and down button, and further right is the power button. Overall, the DTT900 is one of the more attractive boxes available. The first thing you'll notice about the DTT900's included remote control is that it's small.
That's unfortunate, because we actually liked the button layout on the remote, but it's not a good option for older buyers with less-than-perfect eyesight. (If you're looking for a DTV box with large remote buttons, check out the.) If you can get past the small size, it's actually pretty good, with individual button rockers for volume and channel up/down, and a large directional pad up top. We liked the inclusion of a variety of buttons, such as a handy signal strength checker, the zoom button, and closed-captioning. We also liked how the remote handled digital substations-if you hit 4 on the remote, a menu pops up on the screen allowing you to choose which channel (4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 41.1, etc) you'd like to watch. Also note that it is capable of controlling a TV, although that capability is limited to turning it on and off.
Features The DTT900 includes a very basic program. Hitting the guide button brings up the 'Simple Guide,' which shows what's currently on a channel and what will be on next. The EPGs on more advanced products such as or even standard digital cable boxes usually show more information, such as program data for several hours in the future for several channels at a time.
It's definitely better than nothing-which may be what many buyers of this box are used to-but there's definitely room for improvement. Is handled well on the DTT900. This is an important feature because the DTT900 will most commonly be used with older, analog TVs with a standard 4:3 aspect ratio, but an increasing amount of digital TV is presented in wide screen (16:9). The DTT900 has four options, which you can cycle through with the 'Zoom' button on the remote. Set by program: Presumably sets the aspect ratio as the content maker requests. Letterbox: Keeps wide-screen programs in their original form, but adds black bars on both the top and bottom of the picture. Cropped: Maintains the proper aspect ratio, but literally crops out of the extreme right and left sides of the picture.
Squeeze: Doesn't remove any part of the picture, but distorts the aspect ratio, making people look tall and skinny.
Unfortunately I just changed another TV to hook up this box after I moved. And I could not find the manual for the instruction on how to program this DTT901 box remote controller.
I did a lot of Google search, but could not find any information except a lot of reviews. On the Zenith (GE) support site, I could not find the download manual either. As usual, I had to resolve this problem by my own again. Anyhow, I finally figured it out.
SO I posted here for the future reference. Steps: 1), With the dTT 901 remote controller on your hand, you should stand in front of the TV and point it towards your TV set. 2), Press and hold the “TV Power” button on the DTT 901 remote control. 3), With that “TV Power” button still held done, now press the channel Up or Down button continuously. 4), If your TV turns on or off, then your remote control found the TV Set code. And you are done.
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This entry was posted in, and tagged, on. 50 thoughts on “ How to use Zenith DTT901 remote controller to turn on/off your TV set”. Pingback:. Pingback:. Digital Tv Converters Hello Expert, I am glad I pressed harder enough until I found digital tv converters, because this post on use Zenith DTT901 remote controller to turn on/off your TV set WebGuru’s Blog about Digital Life was extremely helpful. Just last Sunday I was pondering on this quite a bit. No cable replied on October 31st, 2010: I thought our on/off button on the Zenith remote was broken after about a year of constant use.
But after I came across your blog I followed your steps and I got the on/off button for the TV working again! I figured when my Dad hit the on/off button, he must have pressed another button on the remote at the same time and decoded it. replied on August 16th, 2011: @Digital Tv Converters, Thanks for the information. My experence with this problem of using the Zenith DTT901 is about the same. However when I tried this procerdure on a older model Panasonic TV it did not work. Esri tapestry handbook of north. There must be something incompatible between this TV and the DTT901 remote.
The procedure did work with a Magnavox TV. I have been able to transfer remote codes from the Panasonic remote to a Realistic universal remote control. I will simply have continue to use the Panasonic TV remote to turn power off and on the Panasonic TV.
↓. Sunil Thanks you much; I was able to program the Zenith remote to control my Vizio LCD TV. An additional tip: The TV does not turn-off immediately; there is a slight delay. By the time you notice the TV has turned off, you may still have your finger on either the CH+ or CH- button. Oops, the controller now has a different code, and you will not be able to turn the TV on.
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Don’t panic, with the TV off, step thru the code by pressing the CH-, if you had your finger on CH+ when the TV turned off or vice-versa. Be patient, you’ll get to the correct code, and your TV will turn on. Now your remote is programmed correctly. buru replied on June 5th, 2011: In my lcd viore, i have to turn on or off the converter first and then the tv turn off or on thank you. ↓.
Richard This also worked on my MAGNAVOX TV (Model No. I followed your instructions: held down the TV POWER button and pressed CH UP. It took 5 pushes to the channel UP to program my TV. It was I believe 5 but anyhow you’ll be able to program it really quick if you have this TV model or brand. Now all the buttons in this control have something to do!
I also programed an older SONY TV and it took like 3 to 5 pushes of the CH UP button. I appreciate you posting these instructions – Thanks.
Actually you can program a universal remote (even the cheap-o RCA 4-in-1s) you just have to use the 'code search' method as there is no codes listed for converters other than cable. You do have to use the 'CBL/SAT/DBS' mode when searching though.
So far i've found it to be able to turn the Zenith boxes on/off and change channels, sadly no way to bring up the program guide or other features such as menu. Best way is to get a 'learning remote' and while you do have a functioning remote control teach the universal ones to learn the functions absent the universal remote just in case you need it someday.
A lot of the more expensive universal remotes work more features than cheap ones, so it's a matter of whether you're willing to live remoteless or pay more for a replacement when a replacement box is probably cheaper. Or live with a half-working replacement remote. Hello, the remote control for by Zenith DTT901 Converter Box is broken.
Can I go to the store and buy a replacement remote control, like one of those universal remote controls, and program it to work with my converter box, or do I have to call Zenith directly and purchase a replacement remote control from them? Also, if a generic universal remote control will work with the Zenith digital converter box, what is the 4-digit universal code for the converter box to be used with the remote?KittyKat, Welcome to the DTVUSA Forum. You should be able to pick up a second hand Dish Network satellite remote for cheap and use it for your CECB. They sell for $15.00 and under quite often. That's good news! You wouldn't happen to recall which RCA codes you used would you?Ok well the remote I used is a (ONE FOR ALL) MODEL URC3021 that I bought at a Big Lots for 5.99. The code I used for this remote was 0392.
The codes may vary depending on the brand of the remote. I used to have an RCA Directv receiver and I tried the remote from that one that was already programed for the Directv receiver and it worked for the digital converter as well. So if you have an old Directv remote that you used for your RCA directv receiver try it, and it should work also.
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Dtt901 Zenith Digital Converter Box
Step Turn on the converter box by pressing its 'Power' button. Press and hold down the 'Code Search' button on the remote until the indicator light comes on. Release the button. Step Press and hold down the 'Aux' button on the remote until the indicator light flashes, then remains lit. Enter one of these three-digit codes using the number pad on the remote: 254, 357, 454, 457, 557, 657, 757, 857, 955 or 957. When a correct code is entered, the indicator light will turn off.
Zenith Dtt900 Remote Codes
If you have a Zenith remote, any of the codes likely will work. If you are using a different brand of remote, enter the codes until you find one that works. Step Turn on the TV and aim the remote at the converter box. Experiment by pressing the 'Channel' and 'Volume' buttons on the remote. If the correct code has been entered, you will be able to adjust the volume and change channels with the remote.
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