Akura AMTDT 1182, User Manual

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2. Safety Instructions
CAUTION. PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS
USER MANUAL AND MARKED ON THE APPLIANCE. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE USE.
This STB has been designed and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use
can result in Electric shock or Fire hazard. The safeguards in this appliance will protect you if
you observe the correct procedures for installation, servicing and operation. There are NO user
parts inside. DO NOT REMOVE THE CASE OR OTHER COVERS THIS WILL INVALIDATE YOUR
WARRANTY. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Unpacking and Handling . Open the carton carefully and remove the packing. Remove the Poly bag
and retain all packaging for future use. Keep all packaging away from small children and animals.
Placing STB . The STB should be placed on a firm table or shelf. If placing in a cabinet ensure there is
sufficient spacing for air flow.
Connections . When connecting the STB to external sources and the mains supply, do not place wires
that can be tripped over. Do not trap or place heavy objects on the mains lead or adaptor.
Ventilation and Heat Sources . Do not place material over the ventilation slots, this will cause the STB
to overheat and fail. Do not place the STB in direct sunlight or near heat sources such as radiators or
fires.
Moisture. Do not place the STB in wet or damp conditions, such as steamy kitchens, basements or
other damp places. Do not allow water or other fluids to enter the STB. Do not touch the Mains plug or
adaptor with wet hands. Should moisture enter the STB, disconnect from the supply and call the
customer help line.
Cleaning. Disconnect the STB from the mains supply. Use a soft dry cloth, for stubborn stains use a
soft moist cloth with a dilute mild detergent.. Do NOT use petrol based fluids or abrasive materials.
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DIGITAL SWITCH OVER AND YOUR STB.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO ENJOY WATCHING TV DURING AND FOLLOWING DIGITAL SWITCH
OVER.
Starting in 2008 and ending in 2012, television services will go completely digital, TV region by TV region.
To continue using your STB during and following the digital switchover, you will need to “reset” your digital
TV channels.
Users of this STB must reset on at least 2 different occasions, normally 1 month apart when your
switchover happens. Digital UK, the body leading the digital switchover, and broadcasters, will advise you
when to reset your digital channels on each occasion.
If you do not reset your digital channels, you risk loosing some or all of your TV services during and
following switchover.
Please refer to this instruction manual to retune the Digital TV services.
Do NOT use “ADD” channels, you MUST “RESET” and allow a complete retune. (See page 23)
For more information please contact the “Customer Help Line” (Page 26) or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk
Lightning.
During a thunderstorm or when leaving the appliance for long periods such as holidays, disconnect the
aerial input (if external aerial) and remove the mains plug, This is to prevent power surges damaging the
apparatus
Dis-connection Device. The mains plug is the Disconnection device and MUST be accessible at all
times
Candles and Open flames . Do not place lighted candles (“T” Lights) on the top or at the sides of the
STB, or any other naked flame near the STB cabinet.
Ventilation slots . Do not allow objects to be dropped inside the ventilation slot, this could cause a short
circuit and a possible fire. Do not allow chains to be dangled into the STB.