Teac HDB841 User Manual

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Please read this warranty card.

Keep your purchase receipt to enable you to proceed quickly in the event of a Warranty Service.

Warranty Terms & Conditions

1. TEAC warrants to the original retail purchaser only, that this product is free from defects in material and

workmanship under normal domestic use and authorises free service during the warranty period at any TEAC
Authorised Service Centre only. TEAC warranty only applies to products purchased, used and serviced in
Australia.

2. Subject to the terms herein, this warranty effectively covers the equipment as specified in the Warranty Periods

Table below from the date of purchase.

TEAC PRODUCT

WARRANTY PERIOD

Plasma TV 106 cm and above 1 Year (In-Home Service/ Pick up Available)*

LCD Televisions 80 cm and above 1 Year (In-Home Service/Pick up Available)*

Televisions – 59cm and above 1 Year (In-Home Service/ Pick up Available)*
All Televisions under 59 cm 1 Year (No In-Home Service)
Digital Set Top Boxes & Module 1 Year (No In-Home Service)
VCR 1 Year (No In-Home Service)
DVD & Module 1 Year (No In-Home Service)
DVD Recorder & PVR Module 1 Year (No In-Home Service)
Audio Systems 1 Year (No In-Home Service)

3. In Home Service/Pick up* will only be provided as part of this warranty if all the following conditions are met;
a) The product as indicated in the Warranty Period Table.
b) The product is within the warranty period.
c) The product is located within the normal service area of the local TEAC Authorised Service Centre.

In any other situation or circumstance, where an In Home Service/Pick up* call is made, a service fee will be
charged by the Service Provider including a travel fee if outside normal service area.

If TEAC determines that the product is not repairable on site, TEAC can complete the repair by taking the product
to a TEAC Authorised Service Centre.

Where In-Home service/Pick up* is not available, the purchaser is required to send the product to the nearest TEAC
Authorised Service Centre for repair. In this event, a copy of this warranty card and a copy of your receipt of
purchase must be enclosed to be a valid warranty. Such equipment or part must be sent freight prepaid to your
nearest TEAC Authorised Service Centre. After the repair, the product will be available for collection by or return to
the purchaser at purchaser’s cost. The warranty does not cover freight or insurance. In all cases of transit damage or
lost, a claim must be filed against the carrier by the purchaser, even if shipment is arranged by TEAC. TEAC in­home service may also be available at a fee upon request.

4. Accessories, Remote, including power adaptors, AV box, TV tuners, etc, are warranted to be defect free for 1 year.

5. Replacement of spare parts under normal usage; except cabinet, front panel, knob, removable accessories, battery,

consumable, AC cord, connecting cord and other accessories, are warranted as specified in Warranty Periods Table,
and will be repaired or replaced at the sole judgement of TEAC.

6. The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to, and exclude, any cost associated with the installation, de-

installation or re-installation of a product (be it in-home or otherwise), including costs related to the mounting,
demounting or remounting of any screen, (and any other ancillary activities), delivery, handling, freighting,
transportation or insurance of the product or any part thereof or replacement of and do not extend to, and exclude,
any damage or loss occurring by reason of, during, associated with, or related to such installation, de-installation,
re-installation or transit.

7. Normal customer maintenance as described in the owner’s manual is not covered by this warranty (such as cleaning

VCR heads etc.)

8. Service will be provided only during normal business hours and under safety conditions and circumstances.

9. This warranty does not apply to equipment showing abuse, damage or that it may have been tampered with, altered

or repaired outside any TEAC Authorised Service Centre. If so, the warranty will be void.

*Your nearest Authorised TEAC Service Centre is listed in your Owner’s Manual, please refer to TEAC
website for up to date list.

10. No one is authorised to assume any liability on behalf of TEAC or impose any obligation on it, in connection with

the sale of any equipment other than as stated in this warranty and outlined above.

11. In no event will TEAC be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages from interrupted operations or

other causes.

12. Warranty is not transferable to any subsequent purchaser if the product is sold during the warranty period.

13. LCD dead pixel policy, please contact TEAC Customer Care Centre on 1800 656 700 for assistance.

* Extended promotional warranty may apply to certain products (for more info please contact: [e-mail])

In home service administration fee is applied after 1

st

year of warranty.

WARRANTY PROCEDURES

Please keep this information for your own records.

Please refer to the owner’s manual to ensure that you have followed the correct installation and operating procedures.

1. Read owner’s manual carefully

2. If you require Warranty Service, please contact the TEAC Authorised Service Centre

3. Please have your purchase receipt as your proof of purchase and the following details completed for a valid

Warranty.

Owner’s Name

Owner’s Address

Postcode

Model Name/No. Serial No.

Dealer’s Name

Dealer’s Address

Postcode

4. Please ensure that your product is packed appropriately upon return to the service centre.

If you have any other queries regarding service or warranty please contact the TEAC Customer Care Centre below:

[e-mail]

www.teac.com.au

1800 656 700

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Table of Contents

I.GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................... 3

1. Preface..................................................................................................3

2. Main Features ....................................................................................... 3

3. For Your Safety ..................................................................................... 4

4. General Operation of the Receiver ....................................................... 4

II. GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................... 5

1. Install Receiver...................................................................................... 5

2. Front Panel............................................................................................ 6

3. Rear Panel ............................................................................................ 7

4. Remote Control: .................................................................................... 8

4.1 Installing Batteries in your Remote Control ................................... 10

4.2 Using the Remote Control .............................................................10

5. Scan your channels............................................................................. 11

III. MENU STRUCTURE ................................................................................... 12

1. Channel............................................................................................... 12

1.1 TV Channel List .............................................................................12

1.2 Radio Channel List ........................................................................15

2. Channel Scan...................................................................................... 15

2.1 Auto Scan....................................................................................... 15

2.2 Manual scan................................................................................... 15

2.2.1 Manual Scan by Frequency ........................................................ 16

2.2.2 Manual Scan by Channel............................................................ 16

3. Guide................................................................................................... 16

4. Setup...................................................................................................17

4.1 AV Setting ...................................................................................... 17

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4.2 System Setting............................................................................... 18

4.3 Timer Setting.................................................................................. 18

4.4 Factory Default............................................................................... 18

4.5 System Information........................................................................19

IV. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ....................................................................20

V. TROUBLE SHOOTING................................................................................. 22

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I.GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Preface

HDB841 provides beautiful High Definition and Standard Definition Television pictures

from Australian Digital TV broadcasts. An attractive On Screen Display and Electronic

Program Guides help simplify installation and day to day use. Full Closed Caption

Subtitle and Teletext functions are included. Extensive Digital and Analogue Audio Video

connectivity simplify use with most modern display devices whilst Optical and Coaxial

SP/DIF Audio outputs can provide full surround audio.

Program parameters restore automatically after power is disconnected. Equipped with

the latest chipset technologies, HDB841 runs cool providing stable Digital Television

reception you can rely on.

2. Main Features

• Centre Cut option displays 16/9 HD on 4/3 screens without black bars

• Resolutions: 1920 x 1080i, 1280 x 720p, 720 x 576p and 720 x 576i

• On Screen Display in clear 32bit colour & multiple languages

• Signal Strength and Quality information display included

• HDMI and Y/Pb/Pr High Definition Component outputs

• Composite and S-Video Standard Definition outputs

• Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio SP/DIF outputs

• 8 day Electronic Program Guide (EPG) function

• Software upgradable via PC RS-232 serial port

• Stores up to 3000 TV and Radio channels

• Saves program parameters at Power Fail

• Time display on front panel in Standby

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• Closed Captions and Digital Subtitles

• Low power consumption in Standby

• Full Teletext function included

• Program Information Hot Key

• Superb HD picture quality

3. For Your Safety

Allow clear space around the receiver to provide sufficient ventilation

Do not cover the receiver's ventilation slots or place it near a heat source

Use a soft cloth and mild washing solution to clean the case

Do not connect or change cables when the receiver is plugged in

Do not remove the cover

Do not allow the unit to be exposed to extreme heat, cold or humidity

Liquids, spray or other materials must not make contact with internal parts.

4. General Operation of the Receiver

The everyday operation of your receiver is accessed via user friendly On Screen

Displays and Menus. These Menus can guide you through installation and channel

manager with its various functions to enhance your viewing pleasure. All functions can be

accessed through the Remote Control and the front panel keys provide access to basic

functions. As new software may change the function of a receiver it should not be

installed unless specific upgrade instructions have been given by TEAC for this receiver.

Should you experience any difficulties with the operation of your unit, please consult the

relevant section of this manual or Trouble Shooting. Alternatively contact your dealer or

TEAC Customer Care Centre (TCCC) via www.teac.com.au

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II. GETTING STARTED

1. Install Receiver

Connection

Connect a functional TV Antenna to “ANT IN” for your local TV channels.

If in doubt call an experienced TV Antenna Installer.

Connect your receiver to the AV display device you wish to use. Please refer to the TV

user manual when making connection to the TV. Your receivers Menu will display the

‘Installation Guide’ confirming successful connection.

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WARNING! As this is a High Definition receiver, video output Format should be

selected to best match the native resolution of your display. To make initial installation

easy, the unit default resolution is 576i which will give a picture on most displays. This

can be easily changed. If your display shows the default error message “Please Select

576i …” you are connected to an SD output when the receiver is in a HD mode which can

be changed by repeatedly pressing the ‘FORMAT’ key until a picture shows.

2. Front Panel

The following controls are located at the right of the front mirror panel.

STAND BY : Press to switch between On and Standby modes.

CH+ CH- : Selects Channel when viewing, or moves Up or Down Menu.

VOL+ VOL- :

Adjusts Audio level when viewing or moves Left or Right in Menu.

MENU: Displays the Main Menu and Command box on screen.

OK: Executes selected Menu Item.