Photo Menu..................36 Music Menu..................37 Movie Menu..................38 PVR and e-Book Menu...............39 VAST Menu VAST Set Up and Operation...............40 VAST Decoder Features and Menu.............45 VAST PVR Functions ................52 VAST PVR Setup .................56 Troubleshooting.................58 Product Warranty................59 Legal Matters..................61 Help and Information.................63 Altech UEC, 2014...
Please make sure the following items are included with your LED TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. VAST Smart Card Remote Control & Batteries (2 x AAA) Stand / Neck / Screws User Manual/VAST Registration Form/ VAST PVR Activation Card AL-32TVCM421PVR For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
Please immediately pull out the AC power plug if there is an abnormal sound or smell or the LED TV has sound but no picture. Immediately contact Altech UEC technical support. The LED TV should be kept free from rain, damp and dust to prevent electrical shock and short circuits.
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Do not place naked flame sources such as lit candles on or near the LED TV. Please pull out the power plug and contact Altech UEC technical support if there are foreign objects or water inside the TV. Pull out the power cord and antenna cable during electrical storms to prevent damage to the LED TV by electric surges.
TV. (Please check the instruction manual of the wall mount for further information.) • Slide the TV bracket into the wall bracket. • Ensure the wall mount is secured IMPORTANT: TV should only be wall mounted by a professional installer. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
Screen burn in is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. ATTENTION: Do not try to update the TV unless directed by a qualified service technician. Misconfigured product due to an incorrect/unauthorised software update is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
FRONT PANEL LED INDICA TOR BUTTON FUNCTIONS SIDE CONNECTION PANEL FOR VAST SIDE CONNECTION PANEL FOR DTV BOTTOM CONNECTION PANEL For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
USB: Insert a USB flash drive that contains your Media files into the USB slot on the side connection panel for DTV. Select MEDIA input source using the SOURCE button on the remote. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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2. Additional equipment, cables, adapter plugs and other accessories are not supplied with this TV set. WARNING: Please do not use a spanner or shifter on the LNB (F) connector. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
Changes the size of the Teletext in TV mode Press to start recording I◄◄ ►►I – Plays previous/next media file ◄◄ ►► Rewinds/Fast forwards playback - Functions as required by application from various menu options For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
TV except VAST. e ec ea e e e o ec o o o mo e e a o co ac ou a e a a o o ec ca a a ce. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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Timeshift: In DTV mode, press PLAY/PAUSE (►II) button on the remote to start timeshift, then press PLAY/PAUSE (►II) button again to resume watching. The front panel LED indicator starts flashing GREEN and RED alternately during recording and timeshifting. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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TV viewing. Press on the remote to select the various INPUT sources available (ATV→DTV→AV→Component→VAST →HDMI1→HDMI2→PC→Media). Use the ↑/↓ navigation arrows to select the desired INPUT source and press to launch. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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While in EPG, select a program you plan to watch and Press on the remote to display a short description/summary and the classification rating of the program. Press to resume TV viewing. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
USER. Press OK or ► to enter the Setting. Use the ◄/ ► arrow keys to adjust settings according to your preference. Press MENU to return back to previous MENU or press EXIT to resume TV viewing. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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(Off → Low → Middle → High) and Press OK to select. RESET Press the ▲ / ▼ to select Reset then Press OK or ► to enter. Press OK to reset all Picture settings to default. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
USER. Press OK or ► to enter the Setting. Use the ◄/ ► arrow keys to adjust settings according to your preference. Press MENU to return back to previous MENU or press EXIT to resume TV viewing. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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(i.e. turning it down for gunshots and then up for dialogue; turning volume up for programming and then back down for loud commercials), turning on the AVL is recommended. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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TV (no connection from Coaxial output to an amplifier/AV receiver RESET Press the ▲ / ▼ to select Reset then Press OK or ► to enter. Press OK to reset all Sound settings to default. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
-Delete channels. If you delete a channel, this channel will no longer be in the Channel Manager List and will not be able to tune to this channel anymore. You need to rescan the channels again so that the deleted channels are back on the Channel Manager. -Rename channels For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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Use the ◄► arrow keys to select OK/Cancel and press OK to confirm selection. NOTE: You need to rescan the channels again so that the deleted channels are back on the Channel Manager. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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Use the ▲ / ▼ to navigate and press OK to select between Antenna or cable depending on your actual connection. Press MENU to return to previous menu or press EXIT to resume TV viewing. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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Use the ▲ / to select Channel and press to confirm. Use the ▲ / select Channel and Press to start manual search. Press to return to previous menu or press to resume TV viewing. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
Keypad Lock then Press OK or ► to enter. Use▲ / ▼ to select between ON or OFF, then Press OK to confirm. Press MENU to return to previous menu or press EXIT to resume TV viewing. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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Digital Teletext Language → Analog Teletext Language) then Press OK or ► to enter the sub menu and choose your preferred language. Press MENU to return to previous menu or press EXIT to resume TV viewing. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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(Off → 15min → 30min → 45min → 60min → 75min→ 90min→ 105min→ 120min) and Press OK or ► to confirm selection. Press MENU to return to previous menu or press EXIT to resume TV viewing. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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Use the ▲ / ▼ to select On or Off and Press OK or ► to confirm selection. Press MENU to return to previous menu or press EXIT to resume TV viewing. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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USB port of the TV. It is highly recommended to use well known and reputable brands of high speed USB Flash Drive for the PVR functions (recording and timeshift) of this DTV. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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Press OK or ► to enter. Press the Green button to Set Default Partition. Press the Red button to format the Hard drive. Press MENU to return to previous menu or press EXIT to resume TV viewing. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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Press OK or ► to enter Mode. Press the ▲/ ▼ to select on the available options (Once → Daily → Weekly→ Monthly) Press MENU to Save settings. Press EXIT to resume TV viewing (changed settings are not saved). For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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“Stop timeshift for channel change?” when changing a channel from a currently viewed changing a channel from a currently viewed timeshifted program. Select and Press timeshifted program. Select and Press to confirm channel change. to confirm channel change. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
VGA/HDMI inputs are connected to the TV. BLUE SCREEN Press the ▲ / ▼ to select Blue Screen then press OK or ► to enter. Select ON or OFF then press OK or ► to confirm selection For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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A pop up message appears on screen “Do you want to reset Database to default?” Press ◄►to select OK and press OK to confirm selection. The TV will reset and will prompt you again to the installation process. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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SOFTWARE UPGRADE Please contact Altech UEC technical support for assistance. IMPORTANT: Software upgrade shall be performed by a qualified service technician authorised by Altech UEC. Any unauthorised software upgrade done on the product is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
Press I◄◄ / ►►I to view the previous/next photo or you can leave it to do a slideshow presentation. Press ◄ to return to previous folder or Press EXIT to return to previous Menu. NOTE: Some photo file formats may not be supported by the Media Player. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
Press ◄ to return to previous folder or Press EXIT to return to previous Menu. NOTE: Some music file formats may not be supported by the Media Player. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
Press OK to jump playback at that specified time. Press ◄ to return to previous folder or Press EXIT to return to previous Menu. NOTE: Some video file formats may not be supported by the Media Player. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
USB. Select the appropriate folders with your e-Book files. Select the file and Press OK or ►to launch the file. NOTE: Some e-Book file formats may not be supported by the Media Player. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
LNB on the DISH is a frequency other than 10.7GHz. In order to configure your alignment, or change LNB settings, just press ‘HELP’ button on the remote and this screen will appear. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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Press ‘OK’ on the remote once more to change the LNB setting and this screen will appear. Now Press the number on the remote which corresponds to your LNB frequency (usually #1) and press ‘OK’. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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800 will appear. The smart card can then be registered and activated www.mysattv.com.au For any issues with activation call VAST on: PH: 1300 99 3376. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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Press OK on the “Accept these settings” button. You will be returned to the Satellite installation menu. Press OK on “Satellite Rescan” to rescan the VAST decoder with the new LNB settings. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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There is a reset button on the side panel for VAST. This can be used to reset your VAST decoder in the case of a video freeze for example. The VAST decoder will reboot after a few seconds. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
To remove the extended i-Plate, you must press the button again or the button to remove both the extended and i-Plates, see diagram below. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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How to Delete Reminder Highlight the programme which the reminder was set on in the i-Plate, then press the OK button until the Cancel reminder appears. You can also delete a reminder from the TV Guide. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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Subtitles are ON. If subtitles are available on the playout, they will be displayed while subtitles are ON. To disable subtitles, press the SUBTITLE button again. A banner will appear saying “Subtitles OFF”. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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3 as soon the correct PG pin code is entered. All programs that are blocked must comply with the Australian Broadcast standard. A valid PG PIN code is required to enter the Parental Control Menu. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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OFF. When the volume is ON, a blue bar is visible showing the level your volume is set. When the volume is OFF, the blue bar is extinguished. However, when the button is pressed again, the volume level will be unchanged. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
Press OK on this popup to confirm that the settings are correct. Press EXIT or let the popup time out and the resolution setting will be restored to the previous setting. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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Follow the instructions on the download screen. ERROR BANNERS An error banner is displayed when there is a network error or input error from the user or in the instance where signal is lost. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
TV Guide (EPG) Record Scroll in the TV Guide to highlight the program you would like to record, that recording is scheduled. IMPORTANT: TV Guide Recording is not possible when the TV is on Standby mode. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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Scheduled List screen that recording is scheduled. remote r recording change the a fie . the recording. Scheduled List. recording, user manual. IMPORTANT: Timer Recording is not possible when the TV is on Standby mode. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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A green dot indicates the program that is currently playing. A red dot indicates the program that is currently recording (i.e. the program playing on the live TV broadcast on that channel). For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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The playlist is sorted with the newest recorded programs at the beginning of the list. To sort the list in alphabetical order, press the yellow button. To sort the list according to start time, press the yellow button again. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
Note that these offsets will be adjusted if two recordings are scheduled to record one after the other. Since the decoder can only decode one channel at a time, the offsets will be adjusted accordingly. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
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- The green/red bar is a graphical representation of the hard drive storage capacity. Green indicates available space, red indicates space used by recordings. - Press OK to launch the Help screen to provide more information about the features. For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
HH:MM format. Please check that the date and time are not in the past. The maximum recording duration for Timebased recordings is 24 hours, please ensure that the duration is shorter than “24:00” For assistance: Altech UEC, 2014 support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.au...
WARRANTY Congratulations on your purchase of an Altech UEC product. Altech UEC’s commitment to quality includes our after sales support and servicing. Should this product develop a manufacturing fault, Altech UEC hereby provides you with a warranty against defects as follows:...
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How to Make a Claim: This warranty against defects is provided by Altech UEC, Level 2, 27 Sirius Road, Lane Cove West, NSW 2066, phone (02) 9425 5777. If a defect in the product is detected within 12 months, you are entitled to claim a warranty.
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Please note that there is a fee associated with the written request to cover shipping, handling, processing and the cost of media. Altech UEC reserves the right to exclude or include GPL/LGPL components from its products as it sees fit.
VAST decoder without first contacting the call centre. The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. For the latest AL-32TVCM421PVR VAST User Manual go to website www.uec.com.au. The network operator is entitled to upgrade the software by downloads to...
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