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Important notebook as a TV controller (6)

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I believe the answer is:

keypad

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'a tv controller' is the definition.
I know nothing about this answer so I can't judge whether it can be defined by this definition.

'important notebook' is the wordplay.
'important' becomes 'key' (similar in meaning).
'notebook' becomes 'pad' (a notepad).
'key'+'pad'='KEYPAD'

'as' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for keypad that I've seen before include "where one may have pressing needs" , "Device for data entry" , "Feature used to operate a portable electronic device" , "Small unit with push buttons" , "Mobile phone provides this" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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