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High Definition Digital Set Top Box DFTA42FV The Gold Technical Support Line: 1902 215 259 (Charges will apply at $2.95 per minute)
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Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully Keep this Instruction Manual for future reference Keep this device away from humidity Lay this device on a reliable flat surface before setting it up Do not stand it on soft furnishings If any of the following situation arises, get the Set Top Box checked by a service technician: It has been exposed to moisture...
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Introduction Thank you for buying this Bush product, which is designed to give you many years of trouble-free service. You may already be familiar with using a similar unit, but please take time to read these instructions. They are designed to familiarise you with the unit s many features and to ensure you get the very best from your purchase.
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About the Set Top Box This DVB-T TV Receiver allows you to access Freeview Digital TV Channels and Radio Broadcasts on your TV set. Its digital reception covers VHF & UHF band. Digital TV eliminates noise and interference and offers high quality video and audio. An easy to use on-screen installation guide is provided.
Table of Contents Front and Rear Panel ................5 Remote Control ................6-7 Connecting to a Television..............8 Connecting to an Audio System............. 9 Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR..........10 First Time Installation.................11 Basic Operations................11-19 Troubleshooting ................19 Technical Specifications..............20 Warranty...................
MAX POWER CONSUMPTION: 8WATTS Audio Audio LOOP MADE IN PRC THROUGH BUSH WARRANTY: 1800 509 394 AUSTRALIA N14119 BUSH WARRANTY: 0800 450 259 NEW ZEALAND Serial No.: VIDEO Coaxial Coaxial HDMI OUT 2009/06 COMPONENT VIDEO / AUDIO OUT RF IN : This socket connects to your external Aerial.
Remote Control 1. MUTE: Mute or Restore Audio Output. STANDBY MUTE 2. INFO: Displays additional channel information. 3. TTX: Displays Teletext Information. INFO 4. SUBTITLE: Selects Subtitles Language. 5. EXIT: Exits the current Menu or returns to the previous Menu. AUDIO SUBTITLE 6.
Installing the Batteries Remove the battery cover from the Remote Control and put 2xAAA size batteries inside the compartment. The diagram inside the Battery Compartment shows the correct way to install the batteries. 1.Open the cover 2.Install batteries 3.Close the cover Using the Remote Control To use the Remote Control, point it towards the front of the Digital Set Top Box.
Connecting to a Television For a basic connection from your Set Top Box to the television, use the Composite connection outlined below. For a higher quality connection, use the Component Video connection outlined below combined with the Composite Audio Connection. For the highest quality connection use a direct HDMI connection, see below.
Connecting to an Audio System 100-240V~ 50/60Hz Digital Audio LOOP THROUGH CVBS Coaxial HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO / AUDIO OUT Coaxial cable Coaxial Amplifier VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR POWER BYPASS PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO MODE TEST CHANNEL KARAOKE MUTE DOWN BASS TREBLE ECHO MIC VOL...
First Time Installation After all connections have been made properly, switch on TV and make sure the receiver is connected to the Main Power. Press Power button to switch receiver on. If you are using the receiver for the first time or restored to Factory Default, the Main Menu will appear on your TV screen.
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(2) Program Edit To edit your program preferences (lock, skip, favourite, move or delete), you will need to enter the Program Edit Menu. This Menu requires a password to access. Enter the default password '000000'.
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Move a TV or Radio Program/s 1. Select the preferred program then press the RED button. A move symbol will appear 2. Press UP/DOWN to move the program 3. Press OK to confirm 4. Repeat the above steps to move more channels Lock Program/s You can lock selected programs for restricted view.
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(6) Video Setting To access the Menu, press MENU then select [Picture]. The Menu provides options to adjust the video settings. Press UP/DOWN to select an option and press RIGHT/LEFT to adjust that setting. Press EXIT to exit the menu. (1).
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(7) Channel Search To access the menu, press MENU select [Search Channel]. The provides options to adjust the earch hannel settings. Select an option and press RIGHT/LEFT to adjust the setting . Press EXIT to exit 1 . Auto Search Search and install all channels automatically.
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2. Press the RIGHT/LEFT key to select the channel frequency 3. Press OK to start searching channels If a channel is found, it is saved and added to the channels list. If channels can t be found, then exit the menu. (3) Country Select your country of residence.
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(1). OSD Language Select an OSD language (2). Audio Language Select the preferred audio language for watching TV channels. If the language is not available, the default program language will be used. (3). Subtitle Language Select the preferred subtitle language. (10) System Setting To access the enu, press MENU...
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(3) Restore Factory Default Reset your Set Top Box to the Default Factory Settings. In Main Menu select [Restore Factory Default] and press OK or RIGHT to select. Enter your password or the default password '000000' and press OK to confirm. This option will delete all preset channels and settings. (4) Information View model, hardware and software information.
Troubleshooting Problem Potential Reasons What to do Connect the power Power isn't connected No picture The power switch is not on Switch on the power Screen shows DVB-T cable not connected Plug in the DVB-T cable No Signal Incorrect setting Reset setting No sound from No or incorrect connection...
Technical Specifications Item Sub Item Parameter Input Frequency 170~230MHz Tuner 470~860MHz -25~-82dBm RF Input level IF Bandwidth 7MHz and 8MHz QPSK,16QAM,64QAM Modulation Decoder Format MPEG4 AVC/H.264 HP@L4 Video MPEG2 MP@ML.HL 576P , 720P, 1080i, 4:3 and 16:9 Output Format HDMI Output Port Decoder Format Audio...
In the unlikely event that your product fails to work normally, please contact the Bush Warranty on 1800 509 394 (Australia) or 0800 450 259 (New Zealand) and have your receipt of purchase on hand. warranty...
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