1. Setting the Frequency: (see Frequency Select Mode for further information)

* Connect a cable from the OUTPUT of the tester to the INPUT of the cable box, make sure the incoming (live) cable is disconnected and not on the testers input.
* Remove the RFT-GOLD Plus tester snap on metal cover. Press "F" then "4" or "P" then "4" on your cable box remote. You will see a –E on the cable box display.
* Hold down the RFT tester’s left button and plug its power jack in, wait until it displays an F, then release the button. You will see F S flashing for frequency select. Pressing the right increment switch will toggle through the usable frequencies. 1 for 89.3 Mhz, 2 for 97.5 Mhz, 3 for 106.5 Mhz, and 4 for 108.5 Mhz. Pressing the left switch will accept and store the selected frequency. Press the right button until you see the cable box display change to a flashing –0, then press the left button to save this frequency and the tester will exit this mode and begin sending test signals. (note: if you find that your converter flashes on more than one frequency setting then you may have to change it to the next one if the first one doesn’t work).

NOTE : You may also determine the frequency by doing the following: Look at the model number on the bottom of the converter box. The last two digits with /, /M1=97.5 A/ with no number or /S8, /b, /R1=106.5. /P1, /T1, V5, /OC, /R1=108.5. You will notice /R1 ends for both 106.6 and 108.5. Boxes with these endings must try both frequencies. One or the other will work.

2. Setting Serial Number: (see Serial Number Programming for further information) *WARNING: Step 2 is only required for CFT22XX model numbers, skip step 2 if model number starts with DP7, DPV7, DPBB7, or CFT20.

There are 2 options for determining the serial number for your cable box you are renting from the cable company:

Option 1: Determining the Serial Number using the converter’s digital

* Have a piece of paper and pen ready to write the serial number down. Obtain the box serial number by pressing "F" then "2" or "P" then "2" on your cable box remote.

* The display on your box with flash a sequence of numbers, write down only the right hand digits in the order they are flashed out. For example, the numbers displayed are 0X, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X, 7X, 8X, 9X, and some other diagnostic data that alternates after. The first 10 right hand digits is the serial number of your box, output the serial number several times until you are certain you have written down the correct number, the number may contain the letters A thru F.)

* Change the converter to channel 5. Now enter this 10 digit serial number into the tester by holding down both push button switches while you plug in the power to the tester. When the tester begins to flash S P for Serial Number Programming, press the right button once, now you will see a 0 on the display. Now you can start entering the serial number by pressing the right button to increment up (0 thru 9 then A thru F) to the number you need, now press the left button to enter it. You will now have the 0 displayed again and are ready to enter the second number, do this for all 10 digits. After you have all 10 digits entered you will see the display go to the top of the 8. The cable box should have changed channels from channel 5 to channel 2. If this did not happen then you are on the wrong frequency or you have entered in the wrong serial number.

Option 2: Determining the Serial Number with the 12 digit barcode

Remotes without an F or P key: You can determine the serial number of your unit from the 12 digit barcode sticker on the bottom of your converter. The 12 digit number starts with a C. Do not use the last two digits. Use this conversion to figure out your serial number (barcode=tester display). A=0, B=1, C=2, D=3, E=4, F=5, G=6, H=7, J=8, K=9, L=A, M=B

1. INPUT THE SERIAL NUMBER INTO RFT TESTER

* Make sure the tester is unplugged. Press and hold both buttons down on the inside of the RFT tester then plug it in. The display will alternately display S P.
* Press the right switch (increment) and the display will change from 0 thru 9 then A thru F and then rotate starting at 0 again, keep pressing until you have reached the number you want. Then press the left switch to enter your selection. Now the display will start at zero (0) again. Again press the right switch until you have reached the correct number then press the left switch to enter it. If the number you need is a zero then just simply press the left switch to enter it.
* Once the 10 numbers for the SN have been entered the top of the 8 will be displayed and your converter will be initialized. The unit is now in normal power up mode.

3. Connecting and Activating

* Connect the OUTPUT of the cable box to the T.V. and then connect the incoming (live) cable to the INPUT of the tester.
* Press the left button once, the decimal point will light and then go out on the tester. You should now receive all channels available through the converter. If nothing is coming in or everything looks the same, then go back to step 1.

NOTE: AUTOMODE** If PPV Channels are scrambled then press the right button (0-255 times) until the channel unscrambles. If you are not on an AUTOMODE system you may need to set MODE 1 to B for automode timer OFF.

How to Get into UNIT PROGRAMMING MODE:

*Leave RFT tester unplugged and hold down right button while plugging in RFT tester. Should see an alternating "U P" on display until button is pressed again.
* Press right switch to increment through the modes and then press left to go into that mode. Press right switch again to increment through the selections within that mode, then press the left switch to accept that setting.
* You will then be bumped back up the mode list, press the right switch to continue incrementing through the modes. If you pass up the mode you want, keep going they will start over after the E. To exit unit programming select "E" for exit.

Mode 1: Automode Timer

Selection A On (default)
Selection B Off