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Old 09-20-2008, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam View Post
Has anyone else noticed that channel indicator on the bottom right of the screen? Does that thing actually work by having a motor turning a disc (with a light shining behind it), that is activated whenever you change the channel? With it being not too near the tuner, I'm not sure how else it could work.

It uses a flexible shaft cable to transfer the rotation of the tuner to the dial drum up front. Much like a speedometer cable. Ive only seen this on Magnavox sets.
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