Hi futurist,
The timer logo appears because the DVB-HD module is very slow at startup. I believe this is a problem on all the tv's that have the DVB-HD module built-in. I have a BV8-40 and have the same problem.
My dealer has told me that the new upcoming update for the module, should bring up the loading speed, so there should be picture on the television when the curtains slide open !!!
You can read more about this and other updates, releasedates and more on this thread!
The release date was in the end of April, but has been pushed to the 18th of May. (It has been pushed for several months now. Don't hope they'll push it again!)
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