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Set up in 5 steps Connect UHF aerial or satellite cable from your wall port STEP 1: to the recorder Connect a HDMI cable from the recorder to your STEP 2: TV’s HDMI port Plug into power socket and switch on at the wall STEP 3: Insert batteries into the Bluetooth Remote STEP 4:...
Bluetooth Remote TIP: You can use your voice to search for content! Press the Google Assistant button and speak into the remote.
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Connecting the Bluetooth Remote When prompted on the screen, stand about 20 cm away from the recorder to connect the Bluetooth Remote. 20cm At the same time, hold down the Google Home button and the OK button When in pairing mode the indicator LED turns on solid When pairing is in progress the LED flashes Once pairing is complete, the LED turns off TIP:...
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Network, go to Home > Settings > Network. Will I be using my data? You will not be using data for Watching / Recording Live TV through your Dish TV A2, if done via a Satellite Dish or UHF Aerial.
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Home Hub Menu The Home Hub brings everything together in one place. While watching Live TV, press the MENU button to open the Home Hub Menu. Live TV: Access Freeview Live TV channels. TV Guide: Browse what’s on across the next eight days. On Demand: TV Shows, Movies, Docos and Boxsets, all free to stream...
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Live Pause & Rewind You can Pause & Rewind Live TV with your Dish TV A2. Live Pause To Pause the Channel you’re watching, press the Play / Pause button. Press it again, to continue watching. Rewind To Rewind Live TV, press ◄ LEFT on the Remote.
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Mini Guide & TV Guide Mini Guide While watching Live TV, press the OK button to open the Mini Guide, displaying what’s on now and coming up next. Use the Mini Guide to quickly browse through channels, or go directly to a channel. Press ◄...
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Audio & Subtitles Broadcasters work with organisations such as Able NZ to make the content you find on Freeview as accessible as possible for all. This means they provide Audio Descriptions as well as Subtitles for selected Movies and TV shows. Audio Description Audio Descriptions are helpful for those who are visually impaired, narrating the selected Movie/TV show with what’s happening on screen in between spoken dialogue.
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Record The Dish TV A2 has a built-in 1 TB (1000 GB) internal Hard Drive, which allows you to store up to 500 Hours of Recordings. You can record one off Episodes, or Series Link your favourite TV Shows / Movies to record, and watch when you want.
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Scheduled: Recordings you’ve booked via the TV Guide, that have yet to record. How big is the storage space? The Dish TV A2 has a built-in 1 TB (1000 GB) internal Hard Drive, which allows you to store up to approx. 500 Hours of Recordings.
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Manage your Recordings To delete recorded TV Shows / Movies, select MANAGE RECORDINGS located in the top-left of the RECORDINGS screen. While watching Live TV, press the MENU button to open the Home Hub Menu. Follow the steps according to the Home Hub Menu. •...
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Freeview On Demand Select On Demand on the Home Hub, or press the ◄ LEFT arrow on the Mini Guide to access Freeview On Demand. When you first open Freeview On Demand, you will receive a tutorial to help. This will provide you with the tools required to get the most from Freeview On Demand.
Live Pause / Recording has stopped working. Solution 1: Try turn off the Dish TV A2 completely for 30 seconds, then turn it back on. Solution 2: Contact Dish TV for assistance, to check the status of the Hard Drive.
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Solution 4: Try connecting the Dish TV A2 to another TV. Solution 5: If the Dish TV A2 is connected to an AV Receiver or other device, such as an HDMI Switch, before being connected to the TV, try connect directly to the HDMI Input on the TV.
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Solution 2: The Wi-Fi signal strength is too weak. The Dish TV A2 has a maximum optimal Wi-Fi range of 10 to 11 metres. If the signal is weak, signal drops might be reduced by placing the Dish TV A2 and the Modem/Router closer together.
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We try our best to get the issues sorted either over the phone or via email. OFFICE HOURS are between 8:00am and 5:00pm NZST, Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays. Phone 0800 DISH TV (347 488) or 07 929 4123 07 929 4122 Email support@dishtv.co.nz Website www.dishtv.co.nz...
• All warranty claims will require you to return the product to our address. • The obligations of Dish TV are limited to the repair of defective parts. Costs and risks of transport to the retailer as well as removal and installation of the product, and any other costs directly or indirectly related to its repair, are not covered by warranty.
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For warranty information head to www.dishtv.co.nz/warranty-information More information and handy tips visit freeviewnz.tv/rec-help Compatible device, antenna and internet required. Channels may vary depending on location and antenna. Install costs may apply. Google, Google Play, Android TV, Chromecast and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC. App terms and charges apply.
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