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Can a power supply be removed from an Altech decoder?

Note that the old power board (even when unplugged from the mains) may still store dangerous current that could kill so do not touch any of the internal components when removing the old supply.\/p p \/p”} Do you have a DSD 4121 UEC ALtech VAST decoder that won’t power up at all?

How long does it take to get a new power supply from Altech?

Note that the old power board (even when unplugged from the mains) may still store dangerous current that could kill so do not touch any of the internal components when removing the old supply. In stock! Usually ships within 24 hours.

Are there any issues with the Altech satellite decoder?

Although it is not regarded as the most user friendly decoder, it did prove to be relatively reliable over time. However, this is not to say that it did not have issues. Power supply failures were common initially as well as smartcard errors and random re-booting.

How does Altech VAST satellite set top box work?

The hardware is designed to withstand the harsh Australian environment that recreational vehicles are likely to experience including high temperatures, DC over voltage, reverse polarity, and short circuit protection.

Why is my Altech UEC DSR 4639 not working?

Unfortunately there is nothing that Altech UEC or any other set top box manufacturer can do to prevent this failure. To avoid missing part of the show the DSR 4639 allows the viewer to set up a time buffer that starts the recording earlier and continues later than the advertised time.

Although it is not regarded as the most user friendly decoder, it did prove to be relatively reliable over time. However, this is not to say that it did not have issues. Power supply failures were common initially as well as smartcard errors and random re-booting.

Why is my Altech UEC 4121 showing message failure?

Occasionally, while watching TV, the Altech UEC 4121 may show the message SMARTCARD FAILURE. If this is the case, pull out the card by opening the front panel on the right hand side.