Pixel Magic Magic TV MTV3600TD Owner's Manual
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Owner's Guide
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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
which produce heat.
9. Do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing water
and no object filled with liquids (such as a vase) should be
placed on this appliance.
10. Do not interfere with the safety aspects of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
11. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly
at plugs and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as if the power-supply cord or plug has been damaged, liquid has
been spilled, objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
Safety Information
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION LEAD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric hock to persons.
The exclamation point within a triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
Additional Safety Instructions
• To ensure maximum performance, please read this manual carefully.
Keep it in a safe place for future reference
• Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place - away from windows, heat
sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid
sources of humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical
shock, do not expose the unit to rain or water
• Do not force connection wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect
the power plug and the wires connected to other equipment. Never
pull on the wires themselves
• The openings on the unit cover assure proper ventilation of the unit.
If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the unit will
rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings,
and install the unit in a well-ventilated area to prevent fire and damage
• Be sure to allow a space of at least 30 cm behind, 20 cm on both
sides and 10 cm above the top panel of the unit to prevent fire
and damage
• Digital signals generated by this unit may interfere with other
equipment such as tuners, receivers or TVs. Move this unit further
away from such equipment if interference is observed
• Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents; this might
damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth
• Be sure to read section 10: Troubleshooting regarding common
operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty
• When planning not to use this unit for long periods of time,
disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet
Additional Safety Instructions
• To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug when
there is an electrical storm
• Grounding or polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the
grounding or polarization of an appliance is not compromised
• This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as
it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off.
This state is called the standby mode. In this mode, this unit is
designed to consume a small amount of power
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Table of Contents
Safety Information 2
Additional Safety Instructions 3
1. Welcome 7
1.1 Package Contents 8
1.2 Basic Definitions9
2. Tour of Magic TV™ 11
2.1 Remote Control 12
2.2 Rear Panel 14
2.3 Front Panel Display 16
3. Cabling 17
3.1 Power and Aerial/Antenna Connections18
3.2 Direct Connection to a TV 19
3.3 Connection Via an AV Receiver 21
3.4 Other Setup Options23
4. Guided Setup 25
4.1 Getting a Picture 26
4.2 Welcome to Magic TV™ Guided Setup 26
5. Viewing Live TV 29
5.1 Simple Operations30
5.2 The Freeview Guide 32
5.3 Aspect Ratio Correction 34
6. Recording and Playback 35
6.1 Basic Magic TV™ Recording Terms36
6.2 Instant Recording36
6.3 Recording from the EPG 37
6.4 Timer Recording37
6.5 Viewing and Amendi
ng Scheduled
Recordings Using the To Do List 38
6.6 Recording Priorities and Conflicts 39
6.7 Browsing Recorded Programmes 39
6.8 Managing Recorded Programmes 41
6.9 Playback of Recorded Programmes 43
6.10 TimeShifting & Pausing Live TV 44
6.11 Editing Recordings 45
6.12 Parental Control 46
7. Magic TV™ Gadgets 47
7.1 News 48
7.2 Weather 48
7.3 HD Camcorder Movies 49
8. Magic TV™ Settings 51
8.1 Info Format 52
8.2 Video 53
8.3 Audio 55
8.4 Recording56
8.5 Playback Setup 57
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8.6 Channel Setup 57
8.7 Guided Setup 59
8.8 Parental Control 59
8.9 System 59
9. System Operations 61
9.1 Network Setup 62
9.2 Firmware Upgrade 63
10. Troubleshooting 65
10.1 Common Problems66
10.2 Setting the Output Format
from the Front Panel 68
10.3 Rescue Procedure 69
11. Support & Warranty 71
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1.1 Package Contents 8
1.2 Basic Definitions 9
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Thank you for purchasing Magic TV™. An exciting new world of digital
and high definition television is now at your fingertips.
This Owner’s Guide helps you learn about the correct operation and
features of Magic TV™. Please read it carefully.
1.1 Package Contents
Before starting, please check the following items were
included in your package:
Magic TV™ HDTV Receiver or Personal Video Recorder
100-240V AC auto-ranging power adapter
Magic TV™ Remote Control
4x AAA batteries for remote control
Component video cable
Stereo audio cable
Aerial/antenna extension cable
Quickstart Guide
This Owner’s Guide
Please contact your Magic TV™ retailer immediately
if any of the above items are missing.
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1.2 Basic Definitions
If you are new to Digital Television Broadcasts there are a few terms you
should know:
High Definition (HDTV).
A picture on the TV screen is formed by
a large number of small dots called pixels. The higher the
number of pixels, the better the picture quality will be. The
pictures of conventional analogue TV broadcasting provide a
maximum of 720 (horizontal) x 576 (vertical) pixels. Typically
HDTV broadcasts contain at least 1024 horizontal pixels and
720 vertical pixels, providing superior picture quality over
analogue TV broadcasts. The HDMI and Component video
outputs of Magic TV™ are capable of carrying an HDTV signal.
Standard Definition (SDTV). A picture with only 576 or 480 vertical
pixels is referred to as Standard Definition. The S-Video and Composite
video outputs of Magic TV™ are Standard Definition only.
Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT). Digital TV is a far more efficient
and flexible transmission system than the current analogue system. It
allows broadcasters (TVB and ATV) to offer viewers a range of new and
different services – all through your existing aerial/antenna.
The possible benefits include:
• 'Ghost free' reception
• Widescreen 16:9 pictures
• Standard definition television (SDTV) and HDTV programmes
• High quality audio and surround sound
• Multi-channel programming
• Closed captioning of programmes for the hearing impaired
• Electronic Programme Guides (EPGs)
• On-screen programme guide channel with today's programme
information
• Multi-camera views and enhancements during selected programmes
Interactive Services. Digital TV has the potential to include interactive
programmes, alternative camera angles, selected Internet services, home
shopping, computer games and more. Some services may require an
Internet connection (see section 9.1). When available, you can access
these features by pressing and following the on-screen
instructions.
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface). HDMI is an
uncompressed, all-digital video and audio connection for electronic
devices capable of transmitting High Definition signals. These signals are
usually encrypted using HDCP to prevent unauthorized duplication of
copyrighted material. HDMI is the highest quality video output from
Magic TV™.
Live TV. If you’re watching a program while it’s being broadcast, you’re
watching Live TV. Pressing the button on your remote control will
immediately jump to Live TV from any menu.
Video Output Format. DTT broadcasts can come in a variety of shapes
and sizes. Magic TV™ can cleanly scale the broadcasts to suit your TV.
See section 8.2 for further information.
Multi-channel audio. A surround sound system supporting six discrete
audio channels. These are Left, Center, Right, Rear Left, Rear Right, and
Subwoofer. DTT broadcasters may choose to broadcast some
channels/programmes in multi-channel audio. Use a digital audio
connection (optical, coaxial or HDMI) to an AV receiver in order to hear
all six channels.
Aspect Ratio. A TV’s aspect ratio is the comparison of the screen’s width
to its height. This is typically 4:3 for analogue and standard definition
broadcasts and 16:9 for HD broadcasts.
Aspect Ratio Correction. This is required when the shape of the
broadcast picture and the TV don’t match. The Aspect button on your
remote control lets you quickly change the shape of the broadcast
picture. See section 5.3 for further information.
LIVE
BLUE
YELLOW
GREEN
RED
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GHI JKL MNO
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2.1 Remote Control 12
2.2 Rear Panel 14
2.3 Front Panel Display 16
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Firmware Upgrade. From time to time Magic TV™ will receive updates
for the software that controls it. Normally these updates will occur
automatically Over-The-Air (OTA). Firmware update can also be
achieved via USB and over the internet. It’s possible that these updates
will provide features not covered in this guide. Details of new features
will be available at www.magictv.com/nz/support.html. See section 9.2.
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Programming the Remote Control
Step 1. Place the Magic TV™ Remote Control and the TV remote control
on a flat surface, 3cm apart and with the emitters facing each other.
Step 2. Press and hold both the and buttons for
2 seconds until the LED Indicator flashes slowly.
The Magic TV™ Remote Control is now in "learning mode".
For Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Philips or Pioneer TVs
Press either for Samsung, for Sharp, for Sony, for Philips
For other TVs
Step 3. Press the button you want programmed ( for example).
The LED Indicator will light.
Step 4. Press and hold the Power button on your TV remote control
until the LED Indicator turns off.
Step 5. After 2 seconds the LED Indicator will flash slowly again;
please repeat steps 3 and 4 for each button.
Step 6. When finished, press the button to exit "learning mode".
To reset the buttons to factory defaults, press and hold both the
and the lower corner button for 2 seconds until the LED
Indicator flashes slowly, then press the button.
OK
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2.1 Remote Control
The Magic TV™ Remote Control is used to
control every aspect of Magic TV™. In order
to make using the remote as easy as possible,
4 of the buttons can be programmed with
commands for your TV.
Inserting the Batteries
• Push in the ridged area of the battery
cover and slide the cover down
• Insert four AAA batteries (supplied) by
matching the + and – marks on the
batteries to the + and – marks in the
battery compartment. Note that two of the
batteries will slide under the casing slightly
• Replace the battery door
If the batteries are working and are inserted
correctly, the LED Indicator will flash when
any button is pressed.
or for Pioneer preset remote control commands. Then go to step 6.
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Learning buttons
TV Power & TV Input
Electronic Programme
Guide (EPG)
Audio track selection
Aspect Ratio Correction
mode selection
Back
Learning buttons Vol+ & Vol
Mute
Pauses Live TV and
Recorded Programmes
Records the current programme
Rewinds Playback
Resumes Playback
Alphanumeric keys
Cancel or Delete
LED Indicator
Power On/Off
TV
GUIDE
ASPECT AUDIO SUBTITLE
TEXT
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VOL
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456
GHI JKL MNO
7809
PQRS TUV WXYZ
CLEAR ENTER
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LIVE
ABC DEF
Magic TV™ button (access
to all menus)
Subtitle language selection
Programme information
Navigation of on-screen
menus. OK during Live TV
will show channel list
Channel Up/Down or
Page Up/Down when
in Menus
Stops Playback and recording
Speeds up Playback.
Press again for faster speed
Live TV. Jumps to Live TV
from any menu
Adds and removes bookmarks
during playback
Contextual navigation including
Interactive Television Services.
Refer to onscreen hints for
exact function
ASPECT AUDIO SUBTITLE
CLEAR ENTER
PQRS TUV WXYZ
GHI JKL MNO
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Power On/Off Switch. Turn Magic TV™ on using this switch.
Magic TV™ consumes very little power on Standby. It is therefore
unnecessary to turn Magic TV™ off with this switch during normal
operation
DC Power In. The included 100-240V AC auto-ranging power
adapter should be attached here. Please see “Safety Information”
before proceeding
Ventilation holes. It is important that all the ventilation holes in
Magic TV™ are kept clear, in order for hot air to escape
HDMI. (Connects to a TV, AV receiver or home theatre system.)
HDMI provides a pure digital connection for high definition video
and audio all in one cable
Composite Video. (Connects to a TV, AV receiver, VCR, DVD
recorder or home theatre system.) Composite is the most basic of
video connections and is Standard Definition only
S-Video. (Connects to a TV, AV receiver, VCR, DVD recorder or
home theatre system.) S-Video offers a higher quality signal than
Composite for compatible equipment but is Standard Definition only
Component Video (YPbPr). (Connects to a TV, AV receiver or
home theatre system.) Component provides an excellent quality High
Definition analogue video connection
Coaxial Digital Audio. (Connects to an AV receiver or home
cinema system.) If you are not using the audio over HDMI, then this
connection will provide multi-channel digital audio to your surround
sound system
Optical Digital Audio. (Connects to an AV receiver or home
cinema system.) If you are not using the audio over HDMI, then this
connection will provide multi-channel digital audio to your surround
sound system
Analogue Stereo Audio. (Connects to a TV, VCR or DVD
recorder.) Connect the left/right audio cables (included) for
analogue stereo sound
USB x2. Magic TV™ can be updated with new software via USB.
See section 9.2
Ethernet Network. Use this connection to link Magic TV™
to your home network. This may be needed for some of the
Interactive Services
Antenna In. A coaxial RF cable needs to be connected to this input
to allow Magic TV™ to receive the new DTT signals
Loop Out (Antenna Out). Connect the included Aerial/Antenna
extension cable from this output to another device if you wish to
retain analogue TV reception (on your TV for example)
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3.1 Power and Aerial/Antenna Connections 18
3.2 Direct Connection to a TV 19
3.3 Connection Via an AV Receiver 21
3.4 Other Setup Options 23
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2.3 Front Panel Display
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Cabling
Output Format Indicator, This display
shows 1080i/p, 720p, 576i/p, 480i/p,
50Hz, 60Hz as chosen in Settings >
Video > Video Output Format
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
space meter. When the
top (red) segment is lit,
the HDD is full
Recording indicator. Red
circle will light if Magic TV™
is currently recording
Scheduled Recording indicator.
Lights when Magic TV™ has
been set to record a future
Playback Indicator. Lights when a
Recorded Programme is being played
Alpha-numeric Display which can
show TV channel information, OSD
mode and clock (in standby) with
ALL
Loop Play indicator. Lights
during playback when Loop
Play has been chosen
am/pm indicator
HDMI Output Indicator.
Lights when the HDMI
output is active
Online Indicator. Lights if the
network connection is active
Live TV Indicator, Lights solidly
if the Signal Quality on
current channel is good. Off
or flashing if quality is poor
Infra Red receiving
area. Keep
unobstructed and
in sight of the
remote control
HDMI Audio indicator. Lights
when the HDMI output
contains embedded audio
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3.2 Direct Connection to a TV
Video + Audio - for HDMI equipped HDTVs
HDMI is the highest quality video output from Magic TV™. It can also carry multi-channel audio, which conveniently reduces cabling.
Simply connect the HDMI output from Magic TV™ directly to one of your TV's HDMI inputs.
Video - for HDTVs without HDMI
In order to get High Definition video from Magic TV™ without HDMI, Component (YPbPr) must be used. Simply connect the Component output
from Magic TV™ directly to one of your TV’s Component inputs. Component doesn't carry audio, so a separate connection is needed. See below.
Television
YPbPr
(component)
YPbPr
(component)
Audio
Video
Antenna
HDMI
INPUTS
S-Video HDTV Tuner
Ant.InLoop
Out
NetworkUSB HDMI YPbPr
Audio
Digital Audio
L
R
Composite
Video
Pb
Pr
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12V DCON/OFF
Television
HDMI
Audio
Video
Antenna
HDMI
INPUTS
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
S-Video HDTV Tuner
Ant.InLoop
Out
NetworkUSB HDMI YPbPr
Audio
Digital Audio
L
R
Composite
Video
Pb
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3.1 Power and Aerial/Antenna Connections
Power + Antenna
Insert the power cord into a suitable power outlet and the 12v DC plug into Magic TV™. Leave the power outlet switched off or unplugged until all the
wiring work has been completed. Then connect Magic TV™ to your antenna using the Ant. In connector. A roof-mounted antenna is recommended for
best reception. For information on monitoring your signal quality, see section 8.6.
Optional - Antenna loopthrough
If you want to retain analogue TV reception on your television or on any other devices with a TV tuner (VCR or DVD recorder for example), connect the
included extension cable to the Loop Out connector of Magic TV™ and to the Antenna In on your other device. Many devices can form part of the
antenna loop, by chaining together the Antenna Outs to Antenna Ins on each device.
We recommend using Magic TV™ as the first component on the chain and your television as the last.
Loop
Out
Ant. In
Television
Other device with
a tuner on board
(
VCR or DVD recorder
for example).
OR
Audio
Video
Antenna
HDMI
INPUTS
S-Video HDTV Tuner
Ant.InLoop
Out
NetworkUSB HDMI YPbPr
Audio
Digital Audio
L
R
Composite
Video
Pb
Pr
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12V DCON/OFF
12V DC
Ant. In
100v-240v AC
Power Outlet
Aerial/
Antenna
S-Video HDTV Tuner
Ant.InLoop
Out
NetworkUSB HDMI YPbPr
Audio
Digital Audio
L
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Composite
Video
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3.3 Connection Via an AV Receiver
Video + Audio - for HDMI equipped receivers and HDTVs
HDMI is the highest quality output from Magic TV™. It can also carry multi-channel audio, which conveniently reduces cabling. Simply connect the HDMI
output from Magic TV™ to one of your receiver's HDMI inputs and connect one of your receiver's HDMI outputs to one of your TV's HDMI inputs.
Television
AV Amp/
Receiver
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
INPUT
HDMI
OUTPUT
Audio
Video
Antenna
HDMI
INPUTS
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
S-Video HDTV Tuner
Ant.InLoop
Out
NetworkUSB HDMI YPbPr
Audio
Digital Audio
L
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Composite
Video
Pb
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12V DCON/OFF
3
Cabling
Audio - for HDTVs without HDMI
Not many televisions can accept a digital audio signal, in which case you may be limited to using the Stereo audio outputs of Magic TV™. Simply
connect the Stereo Audio output from Magic TV™ directly to one of your TV's Stereo Audio inputs.
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Analogue
Audio
Television
Analogue
Audio
Composite
Video
Pb
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Digital Audio
R
S-Video HDTV Tuner
NetworkUSB HDMI YPbPr
12V DCON/OFF
Ant.InLoop
Out
Audio
INPUTS
Antenna
HDMI
Audio
Video
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3.4 Other Setup Options
Network connection for Interactive Services
Some of the features present in the new MHEG-5 Interactive Services broadcasts require an internet connection (competition entries, voting, subscribing and
purchasing, for example). You will need to have an existing Ethernet Network present in your home. Simply use a CAT-5 cable to connect the Network port
of Magic TV™ to your network router or hub. See section 9.1 for information on network setup.
Ethernet
Network
Ethernet
Network
Network
Hub/Router
S-Video HDTV Tuner
Ant.InLoop
Out
NetworkUSB HDMI YPbPr
Audio
Digital Audio
L
R
Composite
Video
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Video - for receivers or HDTVs without HDMI
If your receiver or television don't have HDMI, you can still get a very high quality High Definition image using Component (YPbPr). Simply connect the
YPbPr output from Magic TV™ to one of your receiver's Component or YPbPr inputs and connect one of your receiver's Component or YPbPr
outputs to one of your TV's Component or YPbPr inputs. Component doesn't carry audio, so a separate connection is needed. See below.
Audio - for receivers or HDTVs without HDMI
If your receiver doesn't have HDMI, you need to make a separate audio connection. Magic TV™ has both Coaxial and Optical digital audio outputs.
Use whichever is more convenient. Simply connect one of the Digital Audio outputs from Magic TV™ to one of your receiver's Digital Audio inputs.
AV Amp/
Receiver
Coax or
Optical
Coax or
Optical
in
S-Video HDTV Tuner
Ant.InLoop
Out
NetworkUSB HDMI YPbPr
Audio
Digital Audio
L
R
Composite
Video
Pb
Pr
Y
12V DCON/OFF
YPbPr
(component)
Television
AV Amp/
Receiver
YPbPr
(component)
YPbPr
(component)
in
YPbPr
(component)
out
Audio
Video
Antenna
HDMI
INPUTS
S-Video HDTV Tuner
Ant.InLoop
Out
NetworkUSB HDMI YPbPr
Audio
Digital Audio
L
R
Composite
Video
Pb
Pr
Y
12V DCON/OFF
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