AMOI LC40A1E User manual

Contents
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Overview of TV
Antenna Connections
I. YPbPr/YCbCr (component) Connection
Connections
Iii. Scart Connections
iv. PC Connection
Remote Control Operation
Teletext
Basic Operation
Initial Auto Installation
Menu Operation
i. Picture Menu
Ii. Sound Menu
iii. Channel Menu
Iv. Window Menu
Function Button Instruction
Remote Control Overview (Teletext Functions)
Remote Control Overview (All Functions Except Teletext)
Safety Precautions
Important Safety Instructions
Panel Description
Back Panel Description
ii. S-Video and Video (Composite) Connections
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Maintenance
Trouble Shooting
Display Mode (PC)
Specifications
Use USB and Multimedia Memory CardMemory
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v. HDMI/DVI Connection 11
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PBP
PIP 38
POP
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Iv. Setting Menu
Scart Auto Play Back
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Safety Precautions
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH
ARROW-HEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN
EQUI-LATERAL TRIANGLE IS
INTENDED TO A-LERT THE USER TO
THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED
"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN
THE UNIT'S CABINET THAT MAY BE
OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO
CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN
AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS
INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO
THE PRE-SENCE OF IMPORTANT
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
(SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
MANUAL AC-COMPANYING THE
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE
CABINET, DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE
PRESENT IN THE UNIT. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This reminder is provided to call the cable TV
system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of
the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code
provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall
be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of the cable entry
as practical.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference
to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
When in use, there must be a distance at
least 5cm between the TV and some object
front or back of it, at least 1cm between the TV
and some object leftward or rightward of it .
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Do not attempt to modify this product in any way
without written authorization from AMOI
Electronics Co., Ltd. Unauthorized modification
could void the user's authority to operate this
product.
CAUTION:
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER
(Do this now, while it is convenient)
The model and serial number of your Machine are
located on the back of the TV cabinet. For your
future convenience, we suggest that you record
these numbers here:
MODEL
NO.____________________________________
SERIAL
NO.____________________________________
Wet Location Marking C-UL
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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Important Safety Instructions
1.Read These Instructions-All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
2.Keep These Instructions-The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3.Heed All Warnings-All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4.Follow All Instructions-All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5.Do not use this product near water-Do not use this
product near water for example, near a bathtub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
6.Clean only with dry cloth-Unplug this product from
the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use dry cloth for
cleaning.
7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer instructions.
8.Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat register, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11.Only use attachments and accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart. Apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-cover.
13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or unused for long period of time.
14.Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
15.This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your product dealer
or local power company. For products intended to
operate from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.
16.Protective Attachment Plug -The product is
equipped with an attachment plug having
overload protection. This is a safety feature. See
Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of
protective device. If replacement of the plug is
required, be sure the service technician has used
a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer
that has the same overload protection as the
original plug.
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Important Safety Instructions
17.Power Lines -An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power
lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fatal
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18.Overloading -Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
19.Object and Liquid Entry -Never push objects of
any kind into this product through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
20.Replacement Parts -When replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as
the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
21.Safety Check -Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this product, ask the service technician
to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.
22.Wall or Ceiling Mounting -The product should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended
by the manufacturer. Any mounting of the product
should follow the manufacturer instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended
by the manufacturer.
23.Outdoor Antenna Grounding -If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article
810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See figure below.
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Note: Children'd better not play around the TV, since the sharp edge may hurt them.
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1SOURCE
Press to display the menu of available viewing sources.
2MENU
Press to display the OSD menu.
3CH+/-
Press to change the channel. The two buttons also act as direction buttons .
4VOL+/-
Press to adjust volume . The two buttons also act as direction buttons .
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Power on/off the TV.
POWER
8Remote control sensor
Panel Description Overview of TV
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1 2 345
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Built-in Speakers
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Standby indicator
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PC AUDIO IN EXT1 EXT2 EXT3 PC IN HDMI/DVI IN
VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
AV IN
Video input
S-Video input
Audio input
Headphone Output
ANTENNA
~110-240 V
50/60HZ
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
POWER
Back Panel Description Overview of TV
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Rear interface
Rear interface description
~110-240 V
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*For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction.
Indoor Antenna Connection
Typical Wall antenna jack used in apartment buildings, connect the antenna cable as shown
below (Please use the correct type of antenna cable according to the type of wall antenna jack).
Apartment buildings
75 ohm Round Cable
300 ohm Flat Wire
*If you have a 75 ohm round cable, insert the bronze wire and then tighten the connection nut.
*If you have a 300 ohm flat wire, connect the twisted wire to the antenna converter and then connect
the converter to the antenna jack on the TV.
*When using 75 ohm round cable, please do not bend the bronze wire, it may make the video
quality poor.
This type of antenna is commonly used in single family dwellings.
Bronze Wire
Wall Connection Jack
Outdoor Antenna Connection
*In poor signal areas, to get better picture quality,
install the antenna as shown to the right.
*You can share the antenna with a signal splitter
for two TV sets.
75 ohm Round Cable
300 ohm Flat Wire Antenna Converter
Single Family Home
VHF Antenna
UHF Antenna
UHF
VHF
Signal
Amplifier
Antenna Converter
75 ohm Round Cable
75 ohm Round Cable
Antenna Connections
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DVD etc,
YPb/Cb
AUDIO(L) AUDIO(R)
Pr/Cr
How to select the viewing source(''Component'')
Please press the "SOURCE" button after finishing the connection.
The source menu will be displayed on the screen.
YPbPr/YCbCr (Component) Connection
Note:
Please refer to the illustration above to connect TV with DVD player or other component signal sources.
Connect YPbPr/YCbCr Cable and Audio Cable to corresponding jacks of DVD player or other component
signal sources.
Please choose Component in the Source menu when you connect component signal source.
EXT1 EXT2 EXT3
HDMI
Source
USB SD CF// Component
TV AV PC
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Audio Cable
YPbPr/YCbCr Cable
Please use numerical buttons directly to select source ;
Or use the direction to select item "Component and then press the "OK" button to confirm.
"Component"
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POWER
VCR
S-VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO(L)AUDIO(R)
AV-3 IN
VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
AV IN
S-Video or composite signal output
AV Cable
S- Video Cable
Note：
1.Please refer to the illustration above and in the last page to connect TV with S-Video or other composite
signal sources.
Connect S-Video/composite video cable and audio cable to corresponding jacks of DVD player or other
composite signal sources. Please choose AV in the Source menu when you connect DVD player.
2 When S-Video and composite video are connected at the same time, S-Video would be employed to
approach the best video effect. If composite video is necessary, please disconnect S-Video.
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S-Video and Video (Composite) Connections
How to select viewing source(''AV'')
Please press the "SOURCE" button after finishing the connection.
The source menu will be displayed on the screen.
EXT1 EXT2 EXT3
HDMI
Source
USB SD CF// Component
TV AV PC
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Please use numerical buttons directly to select source "AV ;
Or use the direction to select item and then press the "OK" button to confirm.
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"AV"
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Scart Connections
Scart connections(Example)
Scart Cable
Scart
How to select viewing source(''EXT1/EXT2/EXT3'')
Please press the "SOURCE" button after finishing the connection.
The source menu will be displayed on the screen.
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EXT1 EXT2 EXT3
HDMI
Source
USB SD CF// Component
TV AV PC
Note:
1.The signal type inputted to EXT1 will be detected automatically.
2.Select the desired signal type on Source Setting in the Setting menu---only for EXT2/EXT3.
The setting stored and can be viewed on SOURCE menu.(See page 3 )
"”""
will be " " 2
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√
√
√
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Input/Output Specification:
Input Output
CVBS
TV
TV/ EXT1(CVBS)/EXT2(CVBS)/EXT3(CVBS)AV(CVBS)/
S-Video RGBCVBS
EXT2
EXT1
EXT3
Connector
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Note:
Please refer to the above illustration to connect TV with DVD player.
Connect Scart Cable to the corresponding jacks of DVD player or other devices. Please choose EXT1,
EXT2 or EXT3 in the Source menu when you connect DVD palyer or other sources with Scart connection.
DVD etc,
TV/ EXT1(CVBS)/EXT2(CVBS)/EXT3(CVBS)AV(CVBS)/
Please use numerical buttons directly to select source ;
Or use the direction to select item and then press the "OK" button to confirm.
"EXT1, EXT2 or EXT3"
"EXT1, EXT2 or EXT3"
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VGA
AUDIO
PC AUDIO IN
PC IN
PC Connection
Note:
1.Please refer to the to connect TV with PC or DVD player.
Connect VGA Cable and Audio Cable to the corresponding jacks of PC and s the signal source
"".
2.If you connect VGA Cable to disc player or , please "PC" and set the output mode as .
illustration above
elect as
PC
STB select "PC"
Please choose PC in the Source menu when you connect disc player or STB with VGA source out.
PC
How to select viewing source(''PC'’)
Please press the "SOURCE" button after finishing the connection.
The source menu will be displayed on the screen.
EXT1 EXT2 EXT3
HDMI
Source
USB SD CF// Component
TV AV PC
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VGA Cable
Audio Cable
Please use numerical buttons directly to select source " ;
Or use the direction to select item and then press the "OK" button to confirm.
PC"
"PC"
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HDMI
(PictureC)
Picture A
BASS
TREBLE
ECHO
DOWN UP
VOLUME
INPUTSELECTOR
MUTE KARAOKE
CHANNEL TEST
MODE 3STEREO
PROLOGIC
BYPASS
EXCITE
POWER
MIC
2 1 1
MICVOL
2
MIC
COAX OPT
HDMI DVI IN /
When connecting with HDMI, you can get better audio effect by connecting digital audio signal device to other
playing devices like a amplifier through Coaxial or Optical connector. (Picture C)n。
Digital Audio Signal out
Choose one to connect
Coaxial
Optical
1.If connecting with an HDMI cable, it is not necessary to connect an audio cable.
2.If connecting to equipment which has only a DVI output terminal, DVI or HDMI adapter cables and an
audio cable are necessary. Audio cable are necessary .(Picture B)
A PC will not operate when connected with a HDMI/DVI cable.
Notes
Connet TV with corresponding jacks on DVD or STB, and switch the source to HDMI in Source menu.
(Picture A B)/
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HDMI Cord
How to select viewing source(''HDMI’')
Please refer to page 18.
HDMI/DVI Connection
HDMI I CordDV/
VGA Cord
PC AUDIO IN
DTV
DTV
HDMI DVI IN /
DVI
PictureB
AUDIO(L)AUDIO(R)
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Power button
Numerical buttons
Next/previous channel
Volume up/down
Display status
Channel list
To set sleep time
PIP PBP mode/
P modeOP
Previous channel
Enter OSD setup mode Fast /Fastforward back
Page up and down
Zoom in/out
Play/Pause
Stop Nine pictures
Dual sound selection
Exit
Function
Sound mode
Main source
Sub source
MUTE
Picture mode
Aspect
No-picture
Swap
To freeze current image
Rotate
Remote Control Overview (All Functions Except Teletext)
Last source
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Remote Control Overview(Teletext Functions)
Teletext PageDown
Teletext PageUp
Teletext Subpage Up Teletext Subpage Down
Teletext Index
Teletext Hold
Teletext Display/Mix
Teletext Reveal
Teletext Color button
Teletext Size
Teletext SubPage
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Pull the battery cover
downward in the
direction shown by the
arrow and remove it.
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Remote Control Operation
Batteries installation
Point the remote control at the remote sensor.
Remote control direction
Insert the batteries
with correct polarity.
Replace the battery
rear cover.
Make sure there are no
objects between the
remote control and its
sensor.
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Don't place the remote control
near a heater or in a damp
remote control may damage it.
Signal from the remote con
Signal from the remote con-
trol may be disturbed by sun
light or other strong light. In
this case, darken the room.
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Basic Operation
Power On /Off
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1.Connect the TV unit to power source using power cord.
2. Turn on the power switch.
3. When the power indicator in red, the TV is in standby mode. Now press the "Power" button on remote
control or front panel to turn on the TV. The TV works normally when the power indicator is in blue.
4. Switch the TV to standby mode, just press "Power" button on the remote control or front panel. Now
the indicator will be in red.
5. To turn off the TV, press “Power Switch” button on the back panel. Now the TV power is totally cut off.
6. The power consumption is less than 1W in standby mode. To left unused for a long time, please
disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
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Setting the country or area
Press " " to select your country listed on the screen.
Press OK to enter the setting.
Cancel Next
Sweden
Finland
Norway
Holand
Back
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U.K.
France
Spain
Germany
Basic Operation
Set Country
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Initial Auto Installation
When the TV powers on for the first time after purchase, the initial auto installation is involved
You can automatically set language, country, time, sound system and channels in successive
operations.
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This menu will display on the TV screen automatically
after the TV being turning on for the first time.
Press "OK" button to choose "Next" to start.
:Note The initial auto installation functions only once.
1
Welcome!
Next
Initial Auto Installation
Set OSD Language
Setting the on-screen display language
Press " "to select the desired language listed on the
screen.
Press "OK" to enter the setting.
2
Cancel Next
Swedish
Finnish
Norwegian
Dutch
Back
English
French
Spanish
German
Cancel NextBack
Setting the current date and time
Press " " to select the item you want set.
Press " " to change the setting.
Press " " to enter "Next" and then press "OK" to enter the
setting, or press " " to choose "Cancel" or "Back".
4Set Current Date and Time
YY MM DD
HH MIN
2005 01 01
00 00
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Basic Operation
Auto Search
Press "EXIT" to stop the auto search, but you are
recommended not to stop it during the search process
since the initial auto installation functions only once.
After the auto search finished, the finishing sign menu
will display on the screen. Then the TV will stop at channel one.
Watching TV
The setup menu disappears and you can watch the program on channel 1.
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12
VH
Auto Search
Current Channel:
TV Band:
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Cancel NextBack
Set sound system
.
Press " " buttons to choose the optimum
sound system among locally receivable broadcasting
systems "DK/BG/I/L’/L". T
"
hen press "OK" to confirm
Press " to enter "Next" and then press "OK" to
enter the setting, or press " " to choose "Cancel" or
"Back".
5Set Sound System
BG
DK
I
L
L'
NO
YES
Back
Channel Preset
Press "OK" to start the auto search, or press " " to
choose "Cancel" or "Back".
6Channel Preset
Do you want to search channel automatically?
You do not need to do anything during the auto search.
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Select viewing source
Press the "SOURCE" button to display the sources list.
Note:
Please make sure the connection for your choice is available .
EXT1 EXT2 EXT3
HDMI
Source
USB SD CF// Component
TV AV PC
Scart Auto Playback Function:
For example:
1. If you connect EXT 2 when you are watching program signal from EXT 1, the TV will display signal
from EXT 2 automatically.
2.If you disconnect EXT 1 when you are watching program from it (or turn off the signal source from
EXT 1, and there are no signals from EXT 2 or EXT 3, the TV will play TV source automatically.
1. Support the Auto Playback between TV and EXT sources.
2. When signal is lost , the searching preference: EXT1,EXT2,EXT3,TV.
Basic Operation
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Please use the direction buttons to select desired signal, and press "OK" button to confirm.
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