User Guide
Digital TV Receiver
LDR V3
Important Information
Before using your new Digital TV Receiver, please take a minute to
read the following safety information:
Only use the supplied power supply.•
Do not cut off the supplied power supply’s plug.•
Do not allow the Digital TV Receiver to get wet.•
Do not use the Digital TV Receiver in hot, humid or excessively •
dusty places.
Do not place any objects on the Digital TV Receiver.•
Allow for adequate ventilation around the Digital TV Receiver.•
To clean the Digital TV Receiver, use a lightly dampened, soft cloth. •
Do not use any kind of abrasive cloth, sponge or cleaner.
Do not attempt to open the Digital TV Receiver. Refer all servicing •
to qualifi ed service personnel.
To help prevent Screen Burn on Plasma and LCD screens, use the •
Saver feature whenever possible.
This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your
electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its
life separately from your household waste. There are separate collection
systems for recycling in the EU.
For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer
where you purchased the product.
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Table of contents
Important Information ....................................................................... 2
Table of contents ..............................................................................3
Package contents ............................................................................. 4
Inserting batteries into the remote control ........................................ 5
Attaching the supplied rubber feet .................................................... 5
Connecting to a TV with a SCART socket ........................................ 6
Connecting to a TV without a SCART socket ................................... 7
Automatically tuning ......................................................................... 8
Everyday use .................................................................................... 9
The remote control ......................................................................... 12
The front panel buttons................................................................... 14
Common on screen symbols .......................................................... 14
The Help pages .............................................................................. 15
The Channel List ............................................................................ 16
The Info display .............................................................................. 17
The TV Guide ...........................................................................................................18
The Timers screen .......................................................................... 20
The Main Menu............................................................................... 22
Main Menu options ......................................................................... 23
General problem solving................................................................. 26
Helpline details ............................................................................... 27
Spares and accessories ................................................................. 27
Product technical specifi cations .....................................................28
Important care and safety advice ................................................... 29
Notes .............................................................................................. 31
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Package contents
1 Digital TV Receiver 2 Rubber Feet (2)
3 Remote Control 4 Batteries (2)
5 Power Supply 6 Quick Start Guide
7 User Guide 8 SCART Lead
9 RF Lead
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Inserting batteries into the remote control
Always check the positive/negative symbols on the batteries to •
ensure they are inserted correctly.
Don’t forget to dispose of old batteries in an environmentally •
friendly way.
Attaching the supplied rubber feet
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Connecting to a TV with a SCART socket
To your TV (supplied SCART lead).
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From your aerial.
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To your TV or VCR/DVD Recorder (supplied RF lead).
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To your VCR or DVD Recorder (SCART lead not supplied).
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To the mains power outlet (supplied power supply).
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(Do not cut off the supplied power supply’s plug.)
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Connecting to a TV without a SCART socket
From your aerial.
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To your TV (supplied RF lead).
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To the mains power outlet (supplied power supply).
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(Do not cut off the supplied power supply’s plug.)
You will now need to tune a spare channel on your TV. The
Digital TV Receiver automatically outputs a signal on RF
Channel 38.
If Channel 38 is already in use, or interference lines appear on the picture,
set the Digital TV Receiver’s “RF Output” option to a different RF Channel
(between channel 22 and channel 69) and retune your TV. Refer to page 24
for details on “RF Output”.
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Automatically tuning
The fi rst time you switch on your Digital TV Receiver you will see a
screen like the one below:
Start up screen
Press the [OK] button on the remote control to begin automatic
tuning.
When the automatic tuning has fi nished, a summary screen, like the
one below, is displayed.
Automatic tuning summary screen
Press the [OK] button to remove the summary screen and start
watching digital TV.
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Everyday use
Changing channels
Press [CH. U] or [CH. u] on the remote control to “hop” through the
channels.
To choose a particular channel
Press one of the [0-9] buttons, then press the [OK] button. If you do
not press the [OK] button, the Digital TV Receiver will change to the
selected channel after approximately 2 seconds.
To select 2 or 3 digit channels (10 to 999), press the required [0-9]
buttons in succession, then press the [OK] button. If you do not press
the [OK] button, the Digital TV Receiver will change to the selected
channel after approximately 2 seconds.
Channel hopping
The [ ] button lets you keep an eye on two channels by switching
between the current channel and the last channel you watched - so
you can hop between the channels.
Using standby
When you’re not watching TV, you should set the Digital TV Receiver
to standby. Press the [1] button to switch between ON (green
POWER light on) and STANDBY (red POWER light on).
If you plan to leave the Digital TV Receiver unattended for a long
period, put the Digital TV Receiver into standby and wait 20 seconds
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Everyday use continued
before switching it off at the mains. (Don’t worry - all of your settings
will be saved.)
Automatic standby
Every day, at 3.30am, the Digital TV Receiver will automatically
switch to standby mode to help reduce the amount of electricity
it uses. If you are still watching TV at this time, a screen will be
displayed allowing you to stop the Digital TV Receiver entering
standby mode. It is also possible to deactivate this automatic
standby mode by setting the “Update Channels” option to “Off”. Refer
to page 24 for more details on the “Update Channels” option.
Standby retune
When the Digital TV Receiver is in standby mode it will automatically
search and add any new channels found to the channel list. In
some cases, existing channels may be removed (e.g. when you
are receiving your TV signal from 2 different transmitters). If this
happens, you can stop the Digital TV Receiver searching for new
channels in standby mode by setting the “Update Channels” option
to “Off”. Refer to page 24 for more details on the “Update Channels”
option.
Screen saver in radio mode
When you are listening to a radio channel, the screen saver will
automatically start if no button is pressed for 15 minutes. To remove
the screen saver, press any button on the remote control.
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Everyday use continued
Audio description
Audio description is an additional narration that describes all
signifi cant visual information such as body language, facial
expression, scenery, action, costumes - anything that is important to
conveying the plot of the story, event or image. Press the [AD] button
on the remote control to switch on audio description (if available).
Press again to switch off audio description.
Subtitles
Press the [SUBTITLE] button on the remote control to display
subtitles (if available). Press again to switch off subtitles.
Home button
The [HOME] button on the remote control will cancel any on-screen
menu and return the Digital TV Receiver to the fi rst channel stored in
the channel list (typically, BBC ONE).
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The remote control
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1
Switches the Digital TV Receiver on/into standby.
%
Turns the sound on/off.
SUBTITLE Displays subtitles (if available).
AD Switches Audio Description on/off.
0-9 Selects channels, enter PIN, use Help pages.
TV/RADIO Switches between Digital TV channels and Digital
Radio channels.
Returns to the previous channel watched. Switches
between 4 and 24 hours advance in TV Guide.
VOL. +/− Adjusts the volume.
HELP Displays/exits the Help pages.
BACK Returns to the previous level in the menu. Exits TV
Guide, Info and Menu (fi rst level).
CH. U/u
Selects the next/previous channel.
TV GUIDE Switches the TV Guide on/off.
INFO Displays programme information.
OK,
Displays the Channel List/confi rms a selection (OK
v, V, b, B
button). Navigate the TV Guide/menu/Channel List/
Info menu (v, V, b, B buttons).
MENU Displays/exits the menu.
TIMER Displays/exits the Timers menu.
SAVER Switches the screen saver on. Press any button to
cancel.
HOME Exits current menu/screen and returns to normal
TV mode, displaying the fi rst channel stored in the
channel list (typically, BBC ONE).
TEXT Displays digital text (if available).
Coloured
buttons
Selects options in digital text/TV Guide/Channel List/
menu.
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The front panel buttons
CH. U button
Selects the next channel.
! button
Switches the Digital TV Receiver on/into standby.
CH. u button
Selects the previous channel.
Additionally, press and hold for around 10 seconds to
reset the Digital TV Receiver.
Common on screen symbols
The following symbols may be visible in the TV Guide, Channel List
and Info display:
Locked channel. Timer has been set.
Radio channel. Teletext available.
Swap channel. Hide channel.
Multilanguage option available (audio and subtitle).
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The Help pages
The Help pages give advice and information for many of the features
of this Digital TV Receiver.
To Press
Access the Help pages... [HELP] button.
Select a help topic... [1]-[9] buttons.
Return to the index page... [0] button.
Exit the Help pages and return
to the fi rst channel stored in
the channel list (typically, BBC
ONE)...
Exit the Help pages... [HELP] or [BACK] button.
Additionally, pressing the [HELP] button whilst accessing any of the
following will take you directly to the relevant Help page:
Channel Banner, Channel Information, Channel List, Edit
Channel List, TV Guide, Settings, Parental Control, Tuning and
Timers.
[HOME] button.
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The Channel List
The Channel List displays all the available channels.
The Channel List
To Press
Access the Channel List... [OK] button while watching TV.
Select channels*...
Display the previous nine
[v] and [V] buttons.
[RED] button.
channels in the list...
Display the next nine channels in
[GREEN] button.
the list...
Switch to the selected channel... [OK] button.
Exit the Channel List and return
[HOME] button.
to the fi rst channel stored in
the channel list (typically, BBC
ONE)...
Exit the Channel List... [BACK] or [BACK] button.
*The Digital TV Receiver automatically removes encrypted/subscription only
channels from the Channel List.
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The Info display
The Info display gives brief information on the current and future
programmes.
The Info Display
To Press
Access the Info display... [INFO] button.
View information for future/
previous programmes...
Set a reminder for future
programmes...
Change the Audio setting... [RED] button (if available).
Change the Subtitle setting... [GREEN] button (if available).
Exit the Info display and return
to the fi rst channel stored in
the channel list (typically, BBC
ONE)...
Exit the Info display... [INFO] or [BACK] button.
[v], [V], [b] and [B] buttons.
[OK] button while highlighting a
future programme.
[HOME] button.
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The TV Guide
The TV Guide displays programme information for the next 8 days
(when transmitted by broadcasters). You can also set timers that will
display a chosen programme when it starts.
The TV Guide
Setting a timer
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To Press
Access the TV Guide... [TV GUIDE] button.
Move around the TV Guide...
Display the previous nine
[v], [V], [b] and [B] buttons.
[RED] button.
channels in the list...
Display the next nine channels in
[GREEN] button.
the list...
Move forward 4 or 24 hours... [BLUE] button.
(Press [
] to switch between 4
and 24 hours).
Move back 4 or 24 hours... [YELLOW] button.
(Press [
] to switch between 4
and 24 hours).
View selected programme
[INFO] button.
information...
Preview a current programme... [OK] button (while highlighting a
current programme).
Switch to the current programme
being previewed...
Set a timer for a future
programme...
[OK] button (while highlighting a
currently previewed programme).
[OK] button (while highlighting a
future programme).
Cancel a timer... [OK] button (while highlighting
the required programme).
Exit the TV Guide and return
[HOME] button.
to the fi rst channel stored in
the channel list (typically, BBC
ONE)...
Exit the TV Guide... [TV GUIDE] or [BACK] button.
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The Timers screen
The Timers screen displays all the programmes that are currently
set to display when they start. You can also set a manual timer and
modify or cancel an existing timer.
The Timers screen
Editing a timer/Manually setting a timer event
*Use ‘Mode’ to set the timer event to occur ‘Once’, ‘Daily’ or ‘Weekly’.
**When a timer event is set to display a programme on a locked channel, you will
need to enter the PIN before the programme is displayed. If you enter your PIN
when setting the timer event, the programme will be displayed automatically.
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To Press
Access the Timers screen... [TIMER] button.
Move around the Timers screen...
[v] and [V] buttons.
Manually set a timer... [OK] button (while highlighting
the required timer event). See
below for further information.
Edit a timer event... [RED] button (while highlighting
the required timer event). See
below for further information.
Delete a timer event... [GREEN] button (while
highlighting the required timer
event).
Exit the Timers screen and return
[HOME] button.
to the fi rst channel stored in
the channel list (typically, BBC
ONE)...
Exit the Timers screen and return
[TIMER] or [BACK] button.
to TV...
Editing a timer event / Manually setting a timer event
To Press
Move around the Edit timers
screen...
Change the “Name”, “Mode”* and
“PIN”** settings...
Change the “Start”, “End” and
“Date” settings...
Save and exit the Edit timers
screen...
[v] and [V] buttons.
[b] and [B] buttons.
[0-9] buttons.
[OK] button.
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The Main Menu
The menu system lets you choose and change a wide range of your
Digital TV Receiver’s features
The Main menu
To Press
Access the Main menu... [MENU] button.
Move around the Main menu...
Select an option... [OK] button.
Select a setting...
Move back to the previous level... [BACK] button.
Exit the Main menu and return
to the fi rst channel stored in
the channel list (typically, BBC
ONE)...
[v] and [V] buttons.
(Alternatively, press the
corresponding number button to
directly highlight an option.)
[b] and [B] buttons.
[HOME] button.
Exit the Main menu... [MENU] or [BACK] button.
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Main Menu options
Edit Channel List
Hide Channels
Allows you to hide unwanted channels so that they do not appear on
the TV Guide, Info and Channel List.
Press [OK] to select a channel to hide. An “X” appears next to
channels that have been hidden. To make channels visible again,
highlight them and press [OK] to remove the “X”.
Sort Channels
Allows you to rearrange the channel order. Press [OK] to select
the channel you wish to move. Press [v] or [V] to select the new
position, then press [OK] to move the channel.
Settings
Keypress Beep
Allows you to switch on the keypress beep. When switched on, the
Digital TV Receiver will beep every time a button is pressed.
Subtitle
Allows you to set your preferred subtitle setting (if available).
Audio
Allows you to set your preferred audio setting (if available).
TV Out
Allows you to switch the picture output between RGB, Y/C and CVBS
(via SCART socket only).
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Picture Mode
Allows you to change between Widescreen, traditional (4:3 Normal) and
traditional letterbox (4:3 Letterbox) picture formats.
RF Output
Allows you to select which RF Channel the Digital TV Receiver
outputs a signal on. The default RF Channel is channel 38. If channel
38 is already in use, or interference lines appear on the picture,
set RF Output to a different RF Channel (between channel 22
and channel 69) and retune your TV. If your Digital TV Receiver is
connected to your TV by SCART lead, you can set this option to off
by repeatedly pressing the [b] button until “Off” is displayed.
Antenna Power
Allows you to send power to a connected active aerial or amplifi er
that requires a power supply to operate. When set to “On”, the Digital
TV Receiver will output 5V/50mA from the “8 OUT” socket.
Update Channels
Allows the Digital TV Receiver to automatically search for new
channels when in standby mode. It is recommended that this option
be set to “Automatically”. This option also allows the Digital TV
Receiver to switch to standby mode at 3.30am every day to help
reduce the amount of electricity it uses.
Reset Digital TV Receiver
Allows you to reset the Digital TV Receiver. You will be asked to enter
your PIN to reset the box (the default PIN is 0000).
Parental Controls
Set PIN
Allows you to change the PIN. The default PIN is 0000.
Lock Channels
Allows you to lock channels so they can only be viewed once the
correct PIN is entered.
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Press [OK] to select a channel to lock. A “ ” appears next to
channels that have been hidden. To unlock channels, highlight them
and press [OK] to remove the “
”.
Tuning
Automatic Search
Allows you to automatically tune the Digital TV Receiver to search for
any new channels that may have been launched.
Manual Search
Allows you to manually tune the Digital TV Receiver to search for any
new channels that may have been launched.
Use the [0-9] buttons to enter a channel number then press [OK] to
search. Any new channels found are automatically added.
Service
Manufacturers Details
Allows you to check the software and hardware versions running on
your Digital TV Receiver.
Signal Strength
Allows you to check the signal strength and the transmitter name.
Software Upgrade
Allows you to search for software updates through your aerial (when
available). As updates are handled automatically by your Digital TV
Receiver it is not recommended that you use this option.
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General problem solving
Should you experience a problem with your Digital TV Receiver
which can’t be resolved using the table below, put the unit into
Standby mode, then unplug completely from the mains. Leave
the unit unplugged for at least one minute before connecting
again to the mains.
Problem Possible cause/remedy
No picture/distorted
picture...
Black and white picture... Digital TV Receiver is set to output Y/C pictures •
No sound... Check the TV is not muted.•
Check the Digital TV Receiver is switched on.•
Check the aerial is correctly connected to the •
Digital TV Receiver.
Check all connections between the Digital TV •
Receiver and the TV.
Check the TV is displaying the correct AV input •
(refer to your TV manual).
Check the signal strength.•
and your TV does not support Y/C. Change the
‘TV Out’ setting.
Check the Digital TV Receiver is not muted.•
Check the TV volume is turned up.•
Check the Digital TV Receiver volume is turned •
up.
Check the aerial is connected correctly and the •
Digital TV Receiver is switched on.
Check all connections between the Digital TV •
Receiver and TV/Hi-Fi or Surround Sound
System.
No power... Check the supplied power supply is correctly •
Remote control does not
work...
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connected and the Digital TV Receiver is
switched on.
Replace the batteries.•
Helpline details
For general Freeview reception enquiries:
Freeview: 0870 880 9980 or www.freeview.co.uk (calls charged at •
the national rate.)
Digital TV Group: www.dtg.org.uk•
Please refer to the product specifi cation for further details on power
requirements, etc. This product is for indoor use only.
Spares and accessories
Visit Partmaster.co.uk today for the easiest way to buy electrical
spares and accessories.
With over 1 million spares and accessories in stock we can deliver
direct to your door the very next day.
Visit www.partmaster.co.uk
or call
0870 600 1338
(UK customer only, calls charged at National Rate)
For a replacement remote control for this product, please quote part
number 20-153-005-12.
For a replacement power supply for this product please quote part
number 20-150-003-00.
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Product technical specifi cations
Physical Specifi cations
Size: (W) 196mm x (H) 89mm x (D) 31mm
W
eight: 0.23 kg
Power Requirements
Input Voltage: 5.3V DC (with supplied power supply)
Power Consumption (On):
Power Consumption (STBY): 1.7W
Operating Temperature: +10°C to +40°C
Storage Temperature: -20°C to +60°C
Tuner
RF Input / Output Connectors: 1x IEC (Female) / 1x IEC (Male)
Channel Coverage:
Video Decoder
Video Decoding: MPEG-2 Main Level / Main Profi le
V
ideo Formats: 16:9 / 4:3 / 4:3 Letterbox
Video Outputs: RGB / Y/C / CVBS
Audio Decoder
Audio Decoding: MPEG-2 Layer 1
5.4W
UHF (B21 to B68 / 470MHz to
854MHz)
(TV SCART = RGB / Y/C, VCR
SCART = CVBS)
Audio Mode:
AV Connectors
Video: 2x 21 Pin SCART
Audio: 1x 3.5mm Jack/miniTOS
Supplied Accessories
Remote Control
AAA
/ R03 Batteries (2)
Quick Start Guide
User Guide
Due to continued product improvement, this specifi cation may change without
notice. All information correct at time of going to press.
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Stereo / Mono
(TV SCAR
SCART = CVBS)
(Analogue Stereo / PCM Audio Optical
SPDIF)
Rubber Feet (2)
Power Supply (5.3V 1Amp)
SCART Lead
RF Lead
T = RGB / Y/C, VCR
Important care and safety advice
This Digital TV Receiver has been manufactured to meet
international safety standards, but you must take care to operate it
safely.
It is important that you read these safety instructions. If you have
any doubts about the installation, operation or safety of this Digital TV
Receiver, please contact us.
Electrical warning:
Your Digital TV Receiver contains a high voltage which is suffi cient •
to cause a dangerous electric shock.
Never remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts •
inside.
Only use the supplied power supply (or manufacturer’s •
replacement) with your Digital TV Receiver.
Switch off the power supply from the mains wall socket before you •
disconnect any equipment from the Digital TV Receiver.
Never push anything into holes, slots or other openings in the case•
Positioning the Box:
The Digital TV Receiver and leads should be placed so that they •
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them.
The mains plug must be readily accessible and operable in order to •
disconnect mains power whenever required.
Do not expose your Digital TV Receiver to direct sunlight or to •
extreme temperatures (above 40°C or below 10°C), high moisture
levels or dust.
Condensation may accumulate on the Digital TV Receiver if it is •
subjected to sudden changes in temperature. In this case, allow the
Digital TV Receiver to rest for one hour before use.
Allow at least 10cm on all sides of the Digital TV Receiver •
(including the top, but excluding the base) for ventilation. Do
not place the Digital TV Receiver on top of or underneath other
equipment.
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Important care and safety advice continued
Do not place the Digital TV Receiver on an unstable surface or on •
a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface as this may block air ventilation
and cause it to overheat. Never place the Digital TV Receiver over
a radiator or in an unventilated cabinet.
Do not expose the Digital TV Receiver to drips or splashes and do •
not place any objects fi lled with liquids on the Digital TV Receiver.
Cleaning:
Always disconnect from the mains supply before cleaning. Wipe •
with a lint-free cloth. Never use detergents, liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners.
Unplug when not in use:
When not in use for an extended period, unplug the Digital TV •
Receiver from the mains outlet. Do not overload wall outlets and
extension adaptors as this can result in a risk of fi re or electric
shock.
Use only authorised servicing. If any of the following occur:
Any of the cables or plugs are damaged.•
Liquid has spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the Digital TV •
Receiver.
The Digital TV Receiver has been dropped or the casing damaged.•
The Digital TV Receiver does not operate normally•
Carefully unplug the Digital TV Receiver from the electrical outlet
and contact the store where you bought this Digital TV Receiver.
Alternatively, contact our Digital Helpline.
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Notes
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71-800-015-10
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