Glossary
DVB: The Digital Video Broadcasting Project (DVB) is an industry-led consortium of over 260
broadcasters, manufacturers, network operators, software developers, regulatory bodies
and others in over 35 countries committed to designing global standards for the global
delivery of digital television and data services.
NTSC: (National TV Standards Committee) A color TV standard that was developed in the U.S.
Administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), NTSC broadcasts 30
interlaced frames per second (60 half frames per second) at 525 lines of resolution. The
signal is a composite of red, green and blue and includes an audio FM frequency and an
MTS signal for stereo. NTSC is used throughout the world including the U.S., Canada,
Japan, South Korea and several Central and South American countries.
PAL: (Phase Alternating Line) A color TV standard that was developed in Germany. It
broadcasts 25 interlaced frames per second (50 half frames per second) at 625 lines
of resolution. PAL is used throughout Europe and China as well as in various African,
South American and Middle Eastern countries. PAL’s color signals are maintained auto-
matically, and the TV set does not have a user-adjustable hue control.
Troubleshooting
This section describes some frequently asked questions or malfunctions you may encounter dur-
ing the course of using this Yakumo Mini Receiver DVB-T.
Appendixes
16
Q&A
Question Possible Reasons
Solutions
No picture
or sound.
It cannot
scan
channels.
The picture
is normal,
but there is
no sound.
The power cable is not connected. Check if the power cable is connected properly.
The power on the Yakumo Mini
Make sure that the power is
ON
.
Receiver DVB-T is not turned on.
The AV cable is not connected.
Make sure that the both ends of the AV cable are
connected properly
The antenna is not connected.
Make sure that the antenna is connected
properly.
The local signal is weak.
Install the antenna at a location (e.g. outside the
window or on the rooftop) with better reception.
There is no digital channel signal
You can visit the following web sites to fin out
in the local area.
about your digital TV reception in your area.
UK: http://www.dtg.org.uk/retailer/coverage.html
France: http://www.tvnt.net/couverture.php#2
Germany:
http://www.ueberall-tv.de/1home/Uef-home.htm
Italy: http://www.digitaleterrestre.it/
Taiwan: http://www.dtvc.org.tw/html/p2_3.htm
The volume level is too low
Press
VOL
to turn up the volume.
The sound is disabled.
Press
MUTE
to cancel the mute.
The AV cable is not connected.
Make sure that the both ends of the AV cable
are connected properly
