DStv Walka User manual

HANDHELD TV
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Quick Guide v1.4
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Walka Handheld TV
Step 1: Familiarise yourself with the hardware
Step 2 : Charging your Walka
Step 3 : Activate your Walka
Step 4 : Basic operation
Step 5 : Advanced operation
Settings
Aspect Ratio
Channel Scan
Resetting your Walka
Updating the rmware
Setting the Time Zone
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Setting the Time Zone
Please note that the default time zone in set for South Africa.
To change your time Zone settings do the following;
1. Click on the menu/power button.
2. Using the click wheel scroll to the Settings menu item.
3. Click on Time Zone.
4. Select the time zone for the country that you are
located in.
5. Click Okay to accept.
6. Click on the Menu Power button to exit the menu.
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DStv Mobile Terms & Conditions and the End
user licence agreement
Must be accepted to use this device. You can view the
Terms and Conditions and/or the End User Licence
Agreement by doing the following;
1. Go to apps.dstvmobile.com/decoder/terms
2. Email [email protected]
3. Visit your local DStv Service Centre and request a
copy of the subscription Terms & Conditions or
Walka End User licence agreement.
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GOtv Mobile Terms & Conditions and the End
user licence agreement
GOtv Mobile terms & conditions and the end user licence
agreement can be found at www.gotvafrica.com
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Updating the rmware
1. Go to dstvmobile.com or gotvafrica.com, select the
country you are located in from the available map or
drop down menu.
2. Click on the Get DStv Mobile/Get GOtv Tab, then click
on Phones and devices.
3. Locate the Walka on the list of devices and then click on
Read more.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Download
rmware.
5. Save the rmware to your computer.
6. Turn on the Walka.
7. Short click on the Menu/Power button to access the
settings menu, then click on Settings.
8. Scroll down and select the Firmware upgrade option.
9. Follow the on-screen instructions.
10. Once the rmware upgrade is complete the Walka
will restart.
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Introduction
Welcome to the exciting world of mobile broadcast TV.
You can use your Walka to access and view DStv Mobile or
GOtv Mobile broadcast content within the broadcast
coverage area.
This guide will help you operate your Walka.
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Factory reset (Hard reset)
In the event that the soft reset does not work, then it
might be necessary to perform a factory reset. To do this,
hold down the menu/power button for 5 seconds while
inserting a paper clip into the reset hole on the left of the
device. Then release the power button and remove the
paper clip from the reset hole. The device will power up
and you will see the ‘hello’ screen. Accept the terms and
conditions and the device will perform a channel scan.
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Resetting the Walka (Soft reset)
If you experience an error with your Walka, you can reset it.
To do this, you will need to locate the reset point on the left
side of the device. Insert a paper clip into the hole. Once the
device screen goes to black, remove the paperclip and the
device will restart.
Walka Handheld TV
Included in the box with the Walka are:
1. USB cable
2. USB charger
3. Quick Guide
4. Earphones
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HANDHELD TV
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Quick Guide v1.4
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1. Viewing screen
2. Speaker
Front
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Step 1: Familiarise yourself with the hardware
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Channel Scan
In the event you lose reception while in a coverage area,
you will be able to re-acquire the signal by rescanning for
channels. Do the following:
1. Extend the antenna.
2. Click on the Power/menu button.
3. Click the scroll wheel to select the Channel scan option.
4. Click on Channel Scan.
5. You will be prompted to conrm your selection.
6. Click OK.
7. Channel Scan will begin, and once complete will
connect to the last channel viewed.
8. Do not turn o the device while the channel scan is
in progress.
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3. Retractable antenna for receiving the signal.
Important: Extend and position vertically to improve
signal reception.
4. Device serial Number.
5. A CAS number is used in conjunction with the
serial number when activating the device.
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Made in China
Aspect ratio
Aspect ratio refers to the height and width of the video on
the screen. You are able to change the aspect ratio settings
on the Walka.
To adjust the aspect ratio do the following.
1. Click on the Menu/Power button.
2. Using the selection wheel scroll to the Aspect Ratio
menu item.
3. Choose the setting that looks best for the
programme you are viewing.
4. To accept the desired setting click on the selection
wheel.
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Settings
You are able to adjust a number of settings on the Walka,
these include the brightness, contrast and colour.
To adjust the screen settings do the following;
1. Click on the Menu/Power button.
2. Using the selection wheel scroll to the Settings
menu item.
3. Choose brightness, contrast or colour from the list of
available items.
4. Use the selection wheel to increase or decrease the setting.
5. To accept the desired setting click on the selection wheel.
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6. Headphone port.
7. Power/menu button. Pressing and holding the
power/menu button will turn the device on or o.
A short press of the Menu/Power button once will
bring up or remove the menu on the device screen.
8. Reset button.
9. Lanyard loop.
10. USB port for charging the device or upgrading rmware.
11. Charge status LED, if the LED is green then the device
is charged. If the LED is red the device is charging.
12. Volume Down button.
13. Volume Up button.
14. Previous channel.
15. Next channel.
16. Selection Wheel, pushing the selection wheel will
select the on-screen menu item.
6. Headphone port.
7. Power/menu button. Pressing and holding the
power/menu button will turn the device on or o.
A short press of the Menu/Power button once will
bring up or remove the menu on the device screen.
8. Reset button.
9. Lanyard loop.
10. USB port for charging the device or upgrading rmware.
11. Charge status LED, if the LED is green then the device
is charged. If the LED is red the device is charging.
12. Volume Down button.
13. Volume Up button.
14. Previous channel.
15. Next channel.
16. Selection Wheel, pushing the selection wheel will
select the on-screen menu item.
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Information Plate (iPlate)
The iPlate will provide you with the channel title, start and
end time and short synopsis of the programme you are
currently watching. It also allows you to change channels.
To access the iPlate
1. Click in on the selection wheel.
2. You will now be presented with the iPlate at the
bottom of the screen.
3. Scrolling up or down with the selection wheel whilst
viewing the iPlate will allow you to see the synopsis
for programmes on other channels, currently playing.
4. To select a channel press the selection wheel in.
5. To exit the iPlate click on the Menu/Power button.
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Step 2 : Charging your Walka
The Walka comes partially charged. There are 2 ways to
charge the Walka. Please note: charging via a power point
is faster than charging via the USB port on your computer.
1. Use the provided USB cable and charger.
2. Use the provided USB cable and plug the device into an
available USB Port on your computer.
Plug the USB cable into the USB port
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Step 5 : Advanced Operation
TV Guide
You can use the TV guide to view the list of programmes
on a specic channel for the next 24 hours. Access the TV
Guide by doing the following;
1. Short click on the Power/Menu button. A menu will
appear on the screen.
2. Use the selection wheel to select TV Guide.
3. You will be presented with a list of programmes that
are currently available on the various channels.
4. Use the selection wheel to scroll and select a desired
channel.
5. You will be presented with a list of programmes on
that channel for the next 24 hours.
6. Click on a program to reveal the synopsis.
7. To exit the TV Guide, click on the Menu/Power button.
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