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- Page 1 CONTENTS MYSTAR – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? YOUR MYSTAR REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT’S ON RECORDING WITH MYSTAR WATCHING YOUR RECORDINGS YOUR PLANNER PERSONALISING YOUR MYSTAR PUTTING THE “HD” INTO MYSTAR HD User Manual TECHNICAL HELP & SPECIFICATIONS...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CONTENTS MYSTAR – WHAT’S REMEMBER, SAFETY FIRST IT ALL ABOUT? MYSTAR – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? You can navigate this YOUR MYSTAR REMOTE CONTROL user manual by either Turning on MyStar clicking on a heading on YOUR MYSTAR MyStar channel selection... - Page 3 Codes and symbols Security: BOX OFFICE purchases Hiding BOX OFFICE Adult movies from display YOUR PLANNER PUTTING THE “HD” INTO MYSTAR HD Connecting to a standard definition TV Choosing the best resolution for your TV TECHNICAL HELP AND SPECIFICATIONS PERSONALISING...
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Page 4: Remember, Safety First
MyStar set top box, please contact AUSTAR. REMOTE CONTROL MyStar HD uses the same cabling as MyStar, so as long as you have MyStar cabling in your home, you should be able to connect MyStar HD yourself, as it’s a simple cable swapover. - Page 5 REMOTE CONTROL • To maintain the life of the MyStar hard drive, we recommend that you turn the set top box to Standby if it’s not in use for long periods of time. In Standby, your scheduled recordings will still occur.
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Page 6: Mystar – What's It All About
WITH MYSTAR much easier life would be if we could do that with normal live TV. Well, now you can – with MyStar! Let’s say you’re nearing the climax of a great movie. The tension is building, all is about to be revealed, and … your phone rings! No problem if you have MyStar. - Page 7 Record 2 programs at once You want to watch the big game but your partner wants to watch a doco. With MyStar you can record both – and watch the movie you recorded last night – all at the same time. So everyone’s happy.
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Page 8: Your Mystar Remote Control
YOUR MYSTAR REMOTE CONTROL MYSTAR – WHAT’S MyStar remote control IT ALL ABOUT? Below is a quick reference guide to features and services you can access using the MyStar remote control. [on/standby] - Puts MyStar into or out of standby YOUR MYSTAR... -
Page 9: Turning On Mystar
Turning on MyStar You can begin watching AUSTAR as soon as the installer has connected your system. Just make sure you’re on the right TV channel. And that’s it – now you’re ready to experience a whole new world of TV entertainment. -
Page 10: Mystar Tv Navigation
■ To choose the highlighted item, just press When a coloured button is displayed on-screen next to an option, press the same coloured button on the MyStar ■ YOUR MYSTAR remote control to choose that option REMOTE CONTROL To view information about a highlighted program or channel, press ■... -
Page 11: Adjusting The Volume
IT ALL ABOUT? Replacing the batteries in your remote YOUR MYSTAR The MyStar remote control is specifically designed to be used with the MyStar set top box. The MyStar remote control REMOTE CONTROL requires AA batteries (MN1500, LR6 or UM-3). -
Page 12: How To Find Out What's On
On-screen TV guide IT ALL ABOUT? The AUSTAR TV Guide is an easy-to-use on-screen guide to your service. It allows you to get more out of your viewing by providing you with details on all the programs available on AUSTAR TV. -
Page 13: View Programs By Time
WITH MYSTAR You can move up and down through the channels listed by time using the arrows on the ■ MyStar remote control, or scroll through the channels by using the button. To see what’s on later, use the arrow ■... -
Page 14: View Programs By Channel
MyStar remote control to move between the channels ■ YOUR PLANNER Then use the arrows on the MyStar remote control to see what programs are coming up ■ later on that channel All other functionality is the same as the programs by time view ■... -
Page 15: Search For Your Favourite Program
Like getting all the best bits? Sink your teeth into FEATURED – our FREE on-demand service showcasing a weekly selection of the best AUSTAR shows, all ready to watch and ad-free. Get a sneak peek at new shows and uncover PUTTING THE “HD”... -
Page 16: The Isearch Banner
Keep watching while you’re searching MYSTAR – WHAT’S You can keep watching TV on your MyStar while searching through what’s on now and in the next 24 hours. You can IT ALL ABOUT? do this using the iSearch Banner (see figure 6). -
Page 17: The Ibox
CONTENTS The iBox For more detail, look in the iBox MYSTAR – WHAT’S While the iSearch Banner is displayed on-screen, you can access more detailed programming information through IT ALL ABOUT? the iBox (see figure 7). YOUR MYSTAR REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT’S ON... -
Page 18: Reminders
With so much on, it’s easy to forget or miss a great documentary, movie, music show or drama series. Which is why IT ALL ABOUT? MyStar has a function that allows you to set a reminder – a message that will appear on your AUSTAR TV screen to remind you that a program is about to start. -
Page 19: Reminder Clashes
IT ALL ABOUT? To set up a recording, press ■ To remove the reminder message and continue watching the program you’re currently tuned to, just press ■ on the MyStar remote control YOUR MYSTAR REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT’S ON... -
Page 20: Cancelling A Reminder
Pause live TV with Live Pause MyStar allows you to pause ‘live TV’ (ie. the program that you’re currently watching). You can pause up to 60 minutes of live TV, and then when you’re ready to watch again, just press... - Page 21 Note: If you change the channel or launch an interactive service (such as BOX OFFICE and Top Picks) while using Live Pause, the temporarily recorded material will be deleted. If you want to be able to access the program at a later stage, just record the program to your Planner by pressing on the MyStar remote control. YOUR PLANNER PERSONALISING YOUR MYSTAR PUTTING THE “HD”...
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Page 22: Instant Rewind
Rewind live TV with instant rewind MYSTAR – WHAT’S Instant rewind allows you to rewind live TV. As soon as you tune to a channel, MyStar automatically begins recording IT ALL ABOUT? the next 60 minutes of programming on the channel you are currently viewing. However, if you change channels or access an AUSTAR interactive service, the temporary recording will be deleted and you will not be able to retrieve it. -
Page 23: Recording With Mystar
IT ALL ABOUT? Record it now, enjoy it later – all at the touch of a button MyStar allows you to set recordings for programs showing now, or in the future – so you can view your favourite YOUR MYSTAR programs at a time that suits you. -
Page 24: Setting Up A Recording
YOUR MYSTAR REMOTE CONTROL If you’re not going to be home in time for your favourite show, just go to tvguide.austar.com.au select your show ■ from our Online TV Guide, click ‘record’ and it’ll be ready and waiting for you in your Planner at home. -
Page 25: Cancelling A Recording
Stretch your recording time HOW TO FIND Programs don’t always start and finish exactly as advertised and as the MyStar works purely on times - it doesn’t OUT WHAT’S ON recognise when a program has started/will finish late. To avoid missing the end or start of a program you may want to add a buffer. -
Page 26: Setting A Manual Recording
This may be handy if you are going on holiday and the programming information isn’t yet available in the TV Guide. You can set up recordings 3 months in advance using the Manual Record feature. To set up a Manual Recording: Press the button on the MyStar remote control, then use the arrows to highlight ‘MyStar ■... - Page 27 Adjusting the recording time for all recordings To add extra time to either the start or end of all your recordings: MYSTAR – WHAT’S Press on the MyStar remote control, then use the arrows to highlight ‘MyStar Settings’ ■ IT ALL ABOUT?
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Page 28: Recording Clashes
Planner will automatically adjust your recordings accordingly. If the new scheduled time causes a recording YOUR PLANNER clash, MyStar will record the program that starts first or the program that is marked as ‘Keep’, the other programs will commence recording as soon as the clashing time period ends. - Page 29 MYSTAR – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? The disk space indicator displayed at the top right side of the Planner screen, shows you the amount of disk space currently used on your MyStar (see figure 22). YOUR MYSTAR REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT’S ON...
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Page 30: Disk Space Warning
Disk space warning MyStar allows you to record up to 60 hours of programming. MyStar HD can record up to 30 hours of high definition programming or up to 90 hours of standard definition programming. When you select a program to record, MyStar MYSTAR –... -
Page 31: Disk Space Management
PERSONALISING YOUR MYSTAR Figure 24 Note: If MyStar runs out of disk space upon an attempt to record, you will receive the ‘Disk Space Warning’ message, PUTTING THE “HD” so you can choose what you want to delete or record. -
Page 32: Watching Your Recordings
Playing back a recorded program IT ALL ABOUT? All currently recording and recorded programs are listed in Planner – under the RECORDED Tab. To access Planner, press the button on the MyStar remote control ■ YOUR MYSTAR Use the arrows to select the RECORDED Tab (see figure 25) REMOTE CONTROL ■... -
Page 33: End Of Playback
During Playback, you’re able to pause or stop and return to Planner or normal live TV viewing. YOUR PLANNER To pause playback, press the button on the MyStar remote control. To resume playback, press ■ To return to Planner, press the... -
Page 34: Fast Forward And Rewind During Playback
Slow motion playback MyStar allows you to play back a recording in slow motion at 3 different speed levels - 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 of a frame per second. This is a great feature for when you want to slow down the picture to see detail you wouldn’t normally catch, YOUR PLANNER so for instance, you can be your own third umpire during sporting events. -
Page 35: Bookmark Your Playback
Want to mark out your favourite scenes in a recording? Bookmark the spot and go back to it later. MyStar allows you to set a bookmark within a recorded program so you can instantly return to that point in the recording later. -
Page 36: Managing And Deleting Bookmarks
To manage or delete a bookmark, go to the Recorded iBox in the Recorded screen of your Planner. MYSTAR – WHAT’S To access Planner, press the button on the MyStar remote control ■ IT ALL ABOUT? To access the Recorded iBox, highlight the program in the Recorded screen of your Planner using the ■... -
Page 37: Your Planner
CONTENTS YOUR PLANNER MYSTAR – WHAT’S Planner IT ALL ABOUT? Programs are automatically added to your Planner whenever you press record, choose a program to be recorded at a later time, or set a reminder for a program. The Planner is divided into easy to manage sections: BOOKED and RECORDED. -
Page 38: Recorded Programs
Figure 31 WITH MYSTAR To access the Booked or Recorded screens in Planner: WATCHING YOUR Press the button on the MyStar remote control ■ RECORDINGS To switch between the Booked and Recorded screens, use the arrows on the MyStar remote control ■... -
Page 39: Keeping A Recording
Note: While there is no time limit on keeping recorded programs on MyStar, it’s important you know that it is not intended for permanent storage. Your recordings will be deleted, for example, if the MyStar set top box or Smartcard develops a fault, or if a major RECORDING software upgrade requires a reformat of the hard disk. -
Page 40: Planner Status Descriptions
Part Recorded Program was partially recorded. For details on why your program only part recorded, press YOUR PLANNER on the MyStar remote control while the program is highlighted in Planner. Viewed Program has been part viewed or viewed in total. -
Page 41: Icons
Record /Recording Icon – MyStar will record, or is currently recording this program. PERSONALISING Keep Icon – once the program has been recorded, or if already recorded, MyStar will not YOUR MYSTAR delete this program when disk space is required. -
Page 42: Personalising Your Mystar
CONTENTS PERSONALISING YOUR MYSTAR MyStar offers a number of features that enable you to personalise your MyStar experience. MYSTAR – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? You can choose the dimensions of the screen – based on if you have a widescreen etc ■... -
Page 43: Planner Background
REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT’S ON Figure 34 To change your Planner background: RECORDING Access Planner by pressing the button on your MyStar remote control ■ WITH MYSTAR Then press the on your MyStar remote control ■ Use the arrow buttons to highlight ‘Transparency’... -
Page 44: Personalise Your Tv Guide
RECORDING WITH MYSTAR Figure 36 To personalise your TV Guide WATCHING YOUR Access the TV Guide by pressing the button on your MyStar remote control ■ RECORDINGS Press the button to access ‘TV Guide Preferences’ ■ You will then be presented with four options: ■... - Page 45 Open TV Guide On Preference You can set the screen you’d like to view when you open the TV Guide. Select either ‘View by Time’, ‘View by Channel’ or ‘Main Menu’ (default setting). MYSTAR – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? To set your preferred screen: Use the arrow to highlight the ‘Open TV Guide on’...
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Page 46: Picture Display
CONTENTS Picture display Making sure you get the full Picture Display MYSTAR – WHAT’S MyStar enables you to adjust the way your program is displayed on your TV screen. IT ALL ABOUT? YOUR MYSTAR REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT’S ON... -
Page 47: Hd Resolution
CONTENTS HD resolution MyStar HD can provide a superior picture and sound quality, particularly when combined with a HD TV. MYSTAR – WHAT’S You can easily change the resolution of the picture you see on-screen. IT ALL ABOUT? Press the button on your remote control ■... -
Page 48: Closed Captions
CONTENTS Closed Captions This service is designed to help the hearing impaired enjoy AUSTAR TV, by displaying the audio from the program as on-screen text. MYSTAR – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? Closed Captions are available on selected programs and channel, and are denoted by a symbol in the on-screen and printed TV Guides. -
Page 49: Parental Control
(see figure 42). Then enter your 4-digit PIN using the number buttons on ■ the MyStar remote control (you will always start with 1234 until you have chosen your own ‘Parental Control’ PIN). For more details on changing your PIN, see page 51... - Page 50 (see figure 43). When a program outside of your personalised Parental Control feature is being broadcast on an AUSTAR channel RECORDING you are tuned into or a recording is selected for playback, a ‘Parental Block’ message automatically appears on your WITH MYSTAR screen in place of that program.
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Page 51: Changing Your Pin
Enter in your new PIN again to confirm (it might also be an idea to write it down, but make sure you keep it in a ■ secure place) Note: If you forget your PIN, please contact AUSTAR Customer Service on 132 432 and we will reset your PIN. Appropriate identification will be required. PERSONALISING YOUR MYSTAR PUTTING THE “HD”... -
Page 52: Channel Blocking
■ PERSONALISING YOUR MYSTAR You will then be asked to enter your AUSTAR PIN ■ Once your PIN is entered, a padlock icon will appear against the channel you have chosen to block. ■ You will not need to re-enter your PIN again unless you exit and relaunch the TV Guide. When you tune into or watch PUTTING THE “HD”... - Page 53 ■ YOUR PLANNER channel You will need to enter your AUSTAR PIN. Once the PIN is entered, the padlock icon will be removed and the channel ■ will be unblocked. PERSONALISING YOUR MYSTAR PUTTING THE “HD”...
- Page 54 CONTENTS Codes and symbols The codes and symbols featured on programs you receive through your MyStar provide particular information about those programs, and will help you to quickly spot available features. MYSTAR – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? SYMBOLS EXPLANATIONS Program classification symbol...
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Page 55: Setting And Removing Favourite Channels
Setting up your Favourite Channel Category in the TV Guide, allows you to go straight to these channels. IT ALL ABOUT? Access the TV Guide by pressing the button on your MyStar remote control ■ Select the button for ‘Channel Settings’. This will present a screen showing all the available channels alongside ■... -
Page 56: Security: Box Office Purchases
CONTENTS Removing Favourite Channels To edit your favourite channels: MYSTAR – WHAT’S Access the TV Guide by pressing the button on your MyStar remote control ■ IT ALL ABOUT? Select the button for ‘Channel Settings’. ■ Use the arrows to scroll through the channel names ■... -
Page 57: Putting The "Hd" Into Mystar Hd
MyStar HD will deliver amazing sound and picture quality to your HD-TV, as well as giving you the great features of MyStar like live pause, rewind and record. MyStar HD can also be connected to standard definition TVs – but the HD quality will not be received by your standard YOUR MYSTAR definition TV. -
Page 58: Connecting To A Standard Definition Tv
HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT’S ON Choosing the best resolution for your TV MyStar HD is pretty clever – in most cases it will automatically select the right resolution for your TV. If you’d like to ■ RECORDING change your resolution, just press the... -
Page 59: Resetting Your Mystar Or Mystar Hd
As a first step for any difficulties, or unusual symbols on the display panel for MyStar, we recommend you reset your set top box: YOUR MYSTAR For MyStar – press and hold the [RESET] button for 5 seconds (the RESET button is located on the front panel of ■ REMOTE CONTROL MyStar, see Front Panel on page 63) For MyStar HD –... -
Page 60: Troubleshooting
132 432’ MYSTAR – WHAT’S ‘No Signal’ displayed briefly, MyStar has not been able to detect an AUSTAR channel or Local Channel signal. Try using the IT ALL ABOUT? followed by ‘Searching for [RESET] button, see page 59 before contacting AUSTAR Customer Service on 132 432. - Page 61 INTO MYSTAR HD MyStar is on, but the picture Check you are on the correct channel on your TV. on the TV screen is black Use the [RESET] button on the Front Panel of MyStar, see page 59. *MyStar only. TECHNICAL HELP &...
- Page 62 RECORDINGS Replace the batteries, ensuring that they are inserted correctly, and if the problem persists there may be a fault with the remote control or MyStar, so contact AUSTAR Customer Service on 132 432. YOUR PLANNER There is no sound (or poor MyStar or TV may be muted.
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Page 63: Mystar Front Panel
The front panel has all the basic features you need to operate the MyStar service; however we recommend you use the MyStar remote control to get the most out of your viewing. For details on the MyStar back panel, refer to page 64. -
Page 64: Mystar Back Panel
CONTENTS MyStar back panel Connecting MyStar MYSTAR – WHAT’S This diagram is designed to help you if you need to temporarily disconnect MyStar, or connect it to other equipment, IT ALL ABOUT? such as an audio system. YOUR MYSTAR REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT’S ON... -
Page 65: Mystar Wiring Diagrams
CONTENTS MyStar wiring diagrams Component video (Best connection for viewing quality) MYSTAR – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? YOUR MYSTAR REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT’S ON RECORDING WITH MYSTAR WATCHING YOUR RECORDINGS YOUR PLANNER PERSONALISING YOUR MYSTAR PUTTING THE “HD”... - Page 66 CONTENTS S-Video MYSTAR – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? YOUR MYSTAR REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT’S ON RECORDING WITH MYSTAR WATCHING YOUR RECORDINGS YOUR PLANNER PERSONALISING YOUR MYSTAR PUTTING THE “HD” INTO MYSTAR HD TECHNICAL HELP & SPECIFICATIONS 66/78...
- Page 67 CONTENTS Basic RCA MYSTAR – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? YOUR MYSTAR REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT’S ON RECORDING WITH MYSTAR WATCHING YOUR RECORDINGS YOUR PLANNER PERSONALISING YOUR MYSTAR PUTTING THE “HD” INTO MYSTAR HD TECHNICAL HELP & SPECIFICATIONS...
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Page 68: Mystar Specifications
CONTENTS MyStar specifications GENERAL MYSTAR – WHAT’S Operating voltage 100 – 240 VAC IT ALL ABOUT? Power consumption Weight 3.05 kg NET YOUR MYSTAR Dimensions (W x H x D) 360 x 76 x 257.8 mm REMOTE CONTROL UHF modulator... - Page 69 CONTENTS MYSTAR HD TECHNICAL SPECS MyStar HD has a series of lights at the bottom of the front panel. The lights are a handy indication of what feature you MYSTAR – WHAT’S might be using with MyStar HD, like pause, rewind or play. Your MyStar remote control will work perfectly with MyStar IT ALL ABOUT? HD, and will allow you to use all of the features with ease.
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Page 70: Mystar Hd Back Panel
Connecting MyStar HD MYSTAR – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? This diagram is designed to help you if you need to temporarily disconnect MyStar HD, or connect it to other ■ equipment, such as an audio system Note: To obtain the best audio and video quality, AUSTAR recommends you connect MyStar HD to a HDTV using the HDMI connection. -
Page 71: Mystar Hd Wiring Diagrams
CONTENTS MyStar HD wiring diagrams Best connection for audio and video quality MYSTAR – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? YOUR MYSTAR REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT’S ON RECORDING WITH MYSTAR WATCHING YOUR RECORDINGS YOUR PLANNER PERSONALISING YOUR MYSTAR PUTTING THE “HD”... - Page 72 CONTENTS Best connection for surround sound MYSTAR – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? YOUR MYSTAR REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT’S ON RECORDING WITH MYSTAR WATCHING YOUR RECORDINGS YOUR PLANNER PERSONALISING YOUR MYSTAR PUTTING THE “HD” INTO MYSTAR HD TECHNICAL HELP &...
- Page 73 CONTENTS MYSTAR – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? YOUR MYSTAR REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT’S ON RECORDING WITH MYSTAR WATCHING YOUR RECORDINGS YOUR PLANNER PERSONALISING YOUR MYSTAR PUTTING THE “HD” INTO MYSTAR HD TECHNICAL HELP & SPECIFICATIONS 73/78...
- Page 74 CONTENTS MYSTAR – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? YOUR MYSTAR REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT’S ON RECORDING WITH MYSTAR WATCHING YOUR RECORDINGS YOUR PLANNER PERSONALISING YOUR MYSTAR PUTTING THE “HD” INTO MYSTAR HD TECHNICAL HELP & SPECIFICATIONS 74/78...
- Page 75 CONTENTS MYSTAR – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? YOUR MYSTAR REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT’S ON RECORDING WITH MYSTAR WATCHING YOUR RECORDINGS YOUR PLANNER PERSONALISING YOUR MYSTAR PUTTING THE “HD” INTO MYSTAR HD TECHNICAL HELP & SPECIFICATIONS 75/78...
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Page 76: Your Austar Smartcard
Your AUSTAR Smartcard authorises MyStar to receive AUSTAR TV programming. It is securely located within the front panel of your MyStar. If your Smartcard has been removed or is not inserted correctly, viewing access will be denied MYSTAR – WHAT’S and you will be unable to receive any AUSTAR channels. -
Page 77: Mystar Hd Specifications
CONTENTS MyStar HD specifications GENERAL MYSTAR – WHAT’S Operating voltage 100 – 240 VAC IT ALL ABOUT? Power consumption 50W max Weight 2.5kg NET YOUR MYSTAR Dimensions (W x H x D) 391x 65x 289 mm REMOTE CONTROL UHF modulator Operating temperature range 10 –... -
Page 78: Product Compliance
This symbol on your set guarantees that your product complies with European directives 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC respectively on safety, electromagnetic compatibility and EC marking. MYSTAR – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? This symbol indicates “Dangerous voltage” in the set. It represents the risk of electric shock or bodily injury.