Technicolor - Thomson TU-SZT105A Troubleshooting, Problem Possible causes What to do

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8 Troubleshooting

 

Problem

Possible causes

What to do

 

The display on the panel

Power adaptor is not connected

Check that the external power adaptor is

 

does not light up / is not lit

 

plugged into the power source and the back

 

 

 

of the Receiver.

 

No sound or picture

The SCART to RCA connector

Check the cable connections and other

 

 

Cable is not properly connected

equipment connected to your receiver

 

 

Wrong selection of output mode

Try another output configuration

 

The remote control is not

Battery exhausted

Change the batteries

 

working

Fluorescent light interfering with the

Switch off the light

 

 

 

 

remote control

 

 

 

Remote control is incorrectly aimed

Aim the remote control at the receiver

Unable to tune

TV antenna not plugged in or

 

Digital TV not available in the area

 

 

Check the antenna cable connections or check if you require to upgrade your antenna to receive digital TV signals in your area.

I get “blocky” small squares forming on the screen or sometimes the picture freezes

Could be caused by low TV signal strength or poor quality reception

To check the signal level use the information plate as described on page 9. If the signal strength % is black in colour you will have adequate signal strength. Any other colour you may need to have your antenna and antenna cabling checked

Why does the show guide (EPG) show some digital TV stations but I can not receive them

Some of the digital TV stations are transmitted in high definition (HD). This set top receives standard definition (SD) TV stations only and will not display HD stations

If you want to pick up HD TV stations you will require a HD set top box

Why does the television set top box not have all channels tuned

It is possible that the signal level for a TV channel might have been low for some reason during the tuning process

Repeat the setup procedure for tuning in TV stations

Why does the picture on the TV look green

It is possible that the red video RCA lead and the red audio RCA lead on the back of the TV may be connected incorrectly

Change around the two red RCA leads on the back of the TV

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Contents TU-SZT105A DO’s Important Safety TipsDON’Ts Contents Digital Receiver Important First time InstallersIntroduction Front PanelPreparing the Remote Control Remote ControlBox Contents Rear PanelRemote Control Installing Your Digital Receiver Quick Connect Guide StartInstalling Your Digital Receiver Quick Set Up Guide Information Plate Switching On Your Digital ReceiverOperating Instructions Knowing your basic controls Program GuideUsing the Main Menu Changing or Selecting ChannelsProgram Guide Coloured Hot Keys TV/Radio Channels PreferencesLetterbox MPEG-1 Stereo SurroundAudio Balance Audio DelayTeletext contrast Red /Green / Yellow / Blue buttons TOP Table Of Pages ModeTV / Teletext mode SelectionSub Coded Page Access Advanced Settings Default passwordParental Guidance Restore Default Settings Change passwordChannel Installation Auto Scan channelsSTB Information Glossary Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes What to doTechnical Specifications of Model TU-SZT105A Tuner/DemodulatorCopyright 2005 All Rights Reserved

TU-SZT105A specifications

The Technicolor - Thomson TU-SZT105A is a versatile set-top box that has made its mark in the realm of digital television. Designed to deliver seamless viewing experiences, it incorporates a variety of features and technologies that enhance the overall user experience.

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