Goodmans GD11FVRSD50, GD11FVRSD32 User Manual

GD11FVRSD32/GD11FVRSD50
Freeview+ Digital TV Recorder
User Guide

IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Goodmans Freeview+ Digital TV
Recorder.

Not only can you receive over 50 digital TV channels, and up to 24
digital radio stations, but you can record two channels at a time,
pause live TV and watch it back at a time to suit you.

It’s really simple to use; it’s all done using the clear, easy to understand on-screen
menus which are operated from the remote control. It also has a reminder function
so that you won’t miss your favourite programmes.

Safety is important

Use of any electrical equipment should be undertaken with care. Please read
the safety section on pages 30 and 31 before using the Freeview+ Digital TV
Recorder. This appliance is for household use only.

A digital TV recorder lets you
access the free digital channels
that are broadcast in the UK.
It uses a digital signal, received
through
your wideband aerial and lets you
watch it through your existing
television.

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Freeview+ digital TV recorders
give you over 50 free channels
that you can pause and record
for no subscription. For more
information on Digital Television and
Freeview+, and to check reception
in your area please visit

www.freeview.co.uk/

What’s in the box?

GD11FVRSD32/GD11FVRSD50
Freeview+ Digital TV Recorder

Quick Start Guide

Welcome to your new Freeview+ Digital TV Recorder

This guide will help you get started, and make most of the
features on offer

Freeview+ Digital TV Recorder

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Quick Start Guide

This User Guide

Remote Control

2 x AAA Batteries

Other things you may need

You will need a wideband rooftop aerial in order to get the best out of your
Freeview+ Digital TV Recorder.

See www.digitaluk.co.uk for more information.

You will also need a Scart cable to connect between your TV and your DTR.

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Contents

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Your Digital TV Recorder ............5

02

Your remote control ...................6

03

Connecting up ...........................7

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Get Started ...............................8

05

Daily use .................................10

06

The programme guide

window ................................... 14

Channel Organiser ..................16

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The Library Window ................18

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The settings menu...................20

10

Retune ....................................23

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System information

menu ...................................... 24

Help and Advice ......................25

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Specifications and Guarantee .. 29

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Warnings .................................30

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Electrical Safety ......................31

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Front

01Your Digital TV Recorder

Rear

STANDBY

Power On /
Standby

POWER Cable

DISPLAY

GD11FVRSDXX

RF IN

from your
rooftop
aerial

Scart Output

RF OUT

to your TV
RF input

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Your Remote Control

Remote Control

STANDBY

Power On/Standby

0 to 9 Selects

channels and

enters your PIN

CH LIST Opens the

channel list menu

GUIDE Opens the

Programme Guide window

MENU Opens the

main menu screen

NAVIGATION

Selects options in menu/

on screen displays

VOLUME

Up and down

STOP

FAST REWIND

SLOW

SUB Turns subtitles on and off

TEXT Displays digital text

when available
WIDE Switches between
4:3 and 16:9 screen sizes

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MUTE Turns the
sound on and off

HOME Exits the menus, EPG
or channel list and returns
to live TV

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INFO Displays the
Information bar

LIB

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LIB Opens the library screen
where your recordings are stored

RECORD Used to record a
programme and scheduled
recordings
OK Confirm selection in
menu/on screen displays

CH +

CH Channels up and down

CH -

PLAY/PAUSE

FAST FORWARD
SWAP Changes between

current and previous channels
BACK Takes you back to

the previous menu

EXIT Exits screens and Menus

AUDIO Changes the audio

language when available

COLOUR BUTTONS

For interactive use and

navigation of menus

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Connecting up

Getting connected

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Connect the cable that comes from your aerial to the RF IN socket on the
back of your digital TV recorder.

Connect the Scart lead (not supplied) between the TV Scart socket and
your TV Scart socket.

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Getting Started

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Using the Remote Control

Open the battery cover of the remote control and put
two AAA size batteries so that the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks
on the batteries match the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks inside
the remote control. Replace the battery cover.

To use the remote control, simply direct it towards
the front of the digital TV recorder and press the
desired buttons.

DON’T FORGET! When replacing the batteries
make sure that you use the same size and type.

Plug in and switch on

Connect the mains plug to the power
socket and turn the power On.

Switch your TV On.

Press the STANDBY button on your
remote control.

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Getting Started

To turn on

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To turn on your new digital TV recorder, press the STANDBY button on
the remote control.

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The first time install screen

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The first time install screen will appear on screen.

Follow the instructions on screen to complete the installation.

First Time Installation

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Select Your TV Screen type using the arrow buttons

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Press OK to start the installation

Select Start InstallOK

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Daily use

Daily use

We have divided this book into separate
sections, so that you can find the
information you are looking for easily.
This section covers the day to day
functions that you will use most often.

Using standby

When you are not watching TV, you
should set your digital TV recorder to
standby.

Press the STANDBY button to switch
between on (Standby Indicator blue)
and standby (Standby Indicator red).

If you plan to leave your digital TV
recorder unattended for a long time, put
the digital TV recorder in standby and
wait 30 seconds before switching it off
at the mains.

DON’T FORGET! Your digital TV

recorder will not be able to record
when it is switched off at the mains.

Choosing a programme

Open the guide by pressing the GUIDE
button. Use the S and T buttons to
select different channels.

When you have chosen your
programme, press the OK button to
watch it.

Changing channel

You can also select the channel you
want to watch by using the CH+
button and CH- button on the remote
control.

Alternatively you can use the number
buttons to type in the channel number.

When you change the channel the
channel information bar will be
displayed for a few seconds.

1 BBC ONE Wed 08 Sep 16:52

Now : 21:00 - 22:00 New Tricks
Next : 22:00 - 22:30 BBC News

This shows the details of the
programme currently showing and the
next scheduled programme.

Changing the volume

You can change the volume using the
VOL+ and VOL- buttons on the remote
control.

You can turn off the volume by pressing
the MUTE button. To turn it back on,
press the MUTE button again.

21:00 - 22:00 New Tricks

1/10 Dead Man Talking: UCOS reinvestigate the death of a
wealthy financier when a psychic tells his daughter to
resolve his unfinished business.
[DRAMA] [S] [AD]

Wed 08 Sep

001 BBC ONE

002 BBC TWO
003 ITV 1
004 Channel 4
005 FIVE
006 ITV 2

21:00 22:00 23:00

New Tricks

Digging for Britian
Paul O’Grady Live
Ultimate Big...
The Mentalist
King Kong

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Watch

+ 2 Hours

Programme Guide

Big Brother...

Wed 08 Sep 16:52

BBC News
Roger and...

ITV News...
Big Brother...
Law & Order

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Daily use

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The information screen

Press the INFO button once to display
details of the programme currently
being shown and the next programme.

If you want to see information about the
programme you are watching, you can
press the INFO button twice.

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21:00 - 22:00 New Tricks

1/10 Dead Man Talking: UCOS reinvestigate the death of a
wealthy financier when a psychic tells his daughter to
resolve his unfinished business. [DRAMA] [S] [AD]

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Use the

and buttons to view the

current and next programmes.

Audio channel

Sometimes different audio languages
are available with certain programmes
or channels.

Press the AUDIO button to see the
available languages.

Audio Selection 1/1

Language

ENG Stereo

Audio Type MPEG

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Use the S and T buttons to select a
different audio channel.

Press the OK button to confirm the
setting.

Subtitles

Press the SUB button to toggle the
subtitles on and off.

DON’T FORGET! Not all

programmes have subtitles. You can
use the information bar to see if the
[S] icon is shown. It’s also shown in
the extended information screen.

Aspect ratio

You can select the aspect ratio or
screen size which best suits your
TV. The options are 4:3 Normal, 16:9
Widescreen or Auto.

Press the WIDE button to toggle
between the available aspect ratios.

Output source

Press the TV/AV button to switch
between TV and the VCR Scart socket
output.

Back button

Press the BACK button to return to the
previous screen or menu.

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Daily use

Pausing live TV

This function is also known as time
shifting and is very useful if you are
watching a programme and the phone
rings.

To pause live TV, press the PLAY/
PAUSE button. The time counter will
start and show the amount of time that
the programme has been paused.

To continue to watch TV, press the
PLAY/PAUSE button on your remote
control or the PLAY button on the
front of the digital TV recorder and the
programme will continue from where
you paused it.

You can fast forward and fast rewind
using the
speed and direction are shown on the
screen. To change the speed press the

and buttons again.

The options are:

x2, x4, x8, x16, x32

x2, x4, x8, x16, x32

You can watch in slow motion by
pressing the SLOW button. To change
the speed, press the SLOW button
again.

The options are:

smooth forward 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

smooth rewind 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

To stop time shifting mode and go back
to live TV press the STOP button.

and buttons. The

Digital text

Your digital TV recorder gives you
access to digital text for information on
news events, weather and a variety of
topics.

Digital text services vary depending on
the country and channel.

DON’T FORGET! Some channels
use the RED button to access
digital text whilst you are watching
TV. When this is available it is
identified by a red circle in the top
right part of the screen.

Press the TEXT button to view digital
text. The index page will be displayed.

Use the NUMBER buttons to enter
a page number or alternatively use
the RED, GREEN, YELLOW or BLUE
buttons to access shortcuts.

DON’T FORGET! Many
broadcasters include on-screen
instructions for using digital text on
the index page.

Interactive digital text lets you interact
with some TV programmes and
channels. If a programme is interactive,
the broadcaster’s interactive symbol
will be on the screen.

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Daily use

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The main menu

You can easily access the library,
channel organiser and various
configuration menus through the main
menu.

To open the main menu, press the
MENU button.

Use the S and T buttons to navigate
the main menu.

Main Menu

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Press the OK button to select an option.

Library - You can open the library

window from the main menu. For
further information about the library
window, see page 18.

Channel Organiser - You can open
the channel organiser from the main
menu. For further information about the
channel organiser, see page 16.

Settings - The settings menu lets you
configure the audio and visual settings
of the digital TV recorder.

For further information about the
settings menu, see page 20.

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Retune - The retune menu lets you
retune the digital TV recorder. For
further information about the retune
menu, see page 23.

System Information - The system
information menu provides important
information about your digital TV
recorder.

DON’T FORGET! The system
information menu can be accessed
by pressing MENU followed by the

0 button.

Swap

Press the SWAP button to switch
between the current and previous
channels.

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The programme guide window

Programme Guide

21:00 - 22:00 New Tricks

1/10 Dead Man Talking: UCOS reinvestigate the death of a
wealthy financier when a psychic tells his daughter to
resolve his unfinished business.
[DRAMA] [S] [AD]

Wed 08 Sep

001 BBC ONE

002 BBC TWO
003 ITV 1
004 Channel 4
005 FIVE
006 ITV 2

21:00 22:00 23:00

New Tricks

Digging for Britian
Paul O’Grady Live
Ultimate Big...

Big Brother...
The Mentalist
King Kong

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BBC News
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Navigation

You can open the programme guide
window by pressing the GUIDE button
on the remote control. The guide shows
you all of the programmes and channels
available for the next 8 days.

Use the S and T buttons to select
different channels.

Use the
programme.

The RED button will move backwards
2 hours (you cannot move backwards
before the current time), the GREEN
button will move forwards 2 hours, the
YELLOW button will move backwards
24 hours and the BLUE button will
move forwards 24 hours.

When you have chosen your
programme, press the OK button to
watch it.

and buttons to select the

Guide icons

[S] This programme has

subtitles

[AD] This programme has

audio description

[SL] This programme has

sign language.

Clock icon This programme has

been set as a reminder

R icon This programme

is scheduled to be
recorded

Setting a reminder

You can use the reminder function to let
you know when a programme is going
to start.

Use the and buttons to select a
programme.

Press the OK button to set the
reminder.

DON’T FORGET! If the
programme is part of a series you
can choose to set a reminder for a

single event or the entire series.

When the reminder has been set
a clock icon is shown before the
programme name.

DON’T FORGET! To cancel a
programme reminder, highlight the
programme where the reminder
has been set, and press the
OK button. The clock icon will
disappear and the reminder is
cancelled.

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The programme guide window

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When the programme is about to start,
a warning screen will be displayed. You
can change the channel, cancel the
reminder or delay the reminder. Use the
S and T buttons to select the option
and the OK button to confirm your
selection.

Setting a recording

You can record two programmes at the
same time using this digital TV recorder.

Select a programme you want to record
and press the R button.

If the programme is part of a series and
has a series link you will be asked if you
want to record the series or the single
programme. Use the S and T buttons
to select the option and the OK button
to confirm your selection. When a
recording has been set, the record icon
is shown before the programme name.

DON’T FORGET! You can change
channel and watch a programme or
recording at the same time when
the digital TV recorder is recording.

Recording Clashes

If you try to record more then two
programmes at the same time you will
see a warning screen. If you want to
continue to set the recording select
YES with the button and a list of the
recordings will appear.

Use the S and T buttons to select the
recording you want to cancel and then
press the
will appear in the delete column.

Press the OK button to confirm your
selection.

To cancel the new recording, press the
EXIT button

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Channel Organiser

You can open the channel organiser
window from the main menu

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This channel organiser allows you to
delete, hide and lock channels.

Channels Lock Hide

1 BBC ONE

2 BBC TWO
3 ITV 1
4 Channel 4
5 FIVE
6 ITV 2
7 BBC THREE
9 BBC FOUR
10 ITV 3

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Delete

Lock

Channel Organiser

Wed 08 Sep 16:52

BBC ONE

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Hiding a channel

You can hide any channel so that it does
not appear in the programme guide
window and it will not be available
when using the CH+ or CH- buttons.
You may want to do this for channels
that you do not watch regularly.

Use the S and T buttons to select the
channel that you want to hide. Press the
YELLOW button to hide the channel.

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Channels Lock Hide

1 BBC ONE

2 BBC TWO
3 ITV 1
4 Channel 4
5 FIVE
6 ITV 2
7 BBC THREE
9 BBC FOUR
10 ITV 3

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Delete

When a channel is hidden, the
will be shown to the right side of the

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channel name.

Lock

Channel Organiser

Wed 08 Sep 16:52

BBC ONE

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Hide Move

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Channel list icons

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This channel has been
hidden

This channel has been
locked and will require
the parental PIN to
unlock it.

DON’T FORGET! Hidden
channels will not be shown in the
programme guide window.

You will only be able to view the
hidden channels by entering the
channel number.

To show a channel, use the S and
T buttons to select the channel that
you want to show. Press the YELLOW
button. The

will no longer be shown
and will be available in the programme
guide window again.

Channel Organiser

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Locking a channel

You can lock any channel so that it can
only be accessed once the parental
PIN has been successfully entered. You
may want to do this to prevent children
from viewing unsuitable programmes or
channels.

Use the S and T buttons to select the
channel that you want to lock. Press the
GREEN button. The lock code window
will appear.

Channel Organiser

Channels Lock Hide

1 BBC ONE

2 BBC TWO

3 ITV 1
4 Channel 4
5 FIVE
6 ITV 2
7 BBC THREE
9 BBC FOUR
10 ITV 3

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Delete

Lock

Use the NUMBER buttons to enter
the parental PIN and then press the OK
button. The

icon will be shown at the

right hand side of the channel name.

DON’T FORGET! The default
parental PIN is 0 0 0 0. If you
have forgotten your guidance PIN,
please contact the call centre on
0871 230 1777 for assistance.

Wed 08 Sep 16:52

BBC TWO

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Hide Move

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The lock code window will appear
again. Use the NUMBER buttons to
enter the parental PIN and then press
the OK button. The

icon will no longer

be displayed.

Deleting a channel

You can permanently delete a channel
from the channel organiser. Use the S
and T buttons to select the channel
you want to delete. Press the RED
button. A warning will appear asking
you if you want to delete the channel.
Use the

and buttons to select YES

or NO, then press OK.

DON’T FORGET! You will need to
do a retune to get back any deleted
channels.

Moving a channel

You can move the position of a channel
in the channel organiser. Use the S
and T buttons to select the channel
you want to move. Press the BLUE
button and the highlight on the selected
channel will change colour. Use the S
and T buttons to move the channel
in the channel organiser. When the
channel is in it’s new position in the list,
press the BLUE button.

To unlock a channel, use the S and
T buttons to select the channel that
you want to unlock and then press the

GREEN button.

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The Library Window

Library

New Tricks
BBC ONE

1/10 Dead Man Talking: UCOS reinvestigate the death of ...
Recorded at 21:00:00
Total Time 01:02:34

SI.No Record Event Name Date Status

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0002
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HDD Information:

Reserved 0%

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Delete

New Tricks

Countdown

BBC News

The One Show

Used 32% Free 68%

Rename

Wed 08 Sep 16:52

07/09/10

Recorded

07/09/10

Recorded

06/09/10

Recorded

02/09/10

Recorded

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Navigation

You can open the recordings library
window by pressing the LIB button.
This shows you all of your recorded and
scheduled programmes.

Use the S and T buttons to select
each programme.

Watching a programme

Programmes that have finished
recording are marked as RECORDED
in on a red background in the Status
column.

Programmes that are recording are
marked as RECORDING on a green
background in the Status column.

Use the S and T buttons to select a
programme you want to watch.

Press the OK button to start playback.

Previewing a recording

You can preview a recorded programme
in the preview window in the recordings
library. Press the BLUE button.

Renaming a recording

To rename a recording press the
GREEN button. A keypad will appear.

Keypad

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Use the buttons as directed on the
keypad to rewrite the programme name
as shown at the top of the keypad.

When you have finished press the OK
button to save the new name and go
back to the Library window.

Press the EXIT button at any time to
go back to the Library window, your
changes will not be saved.

Delete

a..z
Overwrite

Symbols

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DON’T FORGET! You can start to
watch back a programme that is
recording and don’t have to wait
for it to finish.

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The Library Window

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Deleting a recording

Use the S and T buttons to select a
programme you want to delete. Press
the RED button to delete.

DON’T FORGET! You should stop
the recording first before you can
delete it.

Locking a recording

You can lock a recording so that it can
only be accessed once the parental PIN
has been successfully entered. You may
want to do this to prevent children from
viewing unsuitable programmes.

Use the S and T buttons to select the
recording that you want to lock. Press
the YELLOW button. The lock code
window will appear.

Use the NUMBER buttons to enter
the parental PIN and then press the OK
button. The
right hand side of the Status column.

DON’T FORGET! The default
parental PIN is 0 0 0 0. If you have
forgotten your parental PIN, please
contact the call centre on 0871
230 1777 for assistance.

To unlock a recording, use the S and
T buttons to select the recording that
you want to unlock and then press the
YELLOW button. The lock code window
will appear again. Use the NUMBER
buttons to enter the parental PIN and
then press the OK button. The

will no longer be displayed.

icon will be shown at the

icon

HDD information

The HDD information bar shows state of
the Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

The GREEN part is the amount of free
space.

The RED part is the amount used by
recordings.

The YELLOW part is the amount
of space reserved for scheduled
recordings.

Library

New Tricks
BBC ONE

1/10 Dead Man Talking: UCOS reinvestigate the death of ...
Recorded at 21:00:00
Total Time 01:02:34

SI.No Record Event Name Date Status

0001

0002
0003
0004

HDD Information:

Reserved 0%

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Delete

New Tricks

Countdown

BBC News

The One Show

Used 32% Free 68%

Rename

Wed 08 Sep 16:52

07/09/10

Recorded

07/09/10

Recorded

06/09/10

Recorded

02/09/10

Recorded

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Capturing on-screen images

You can capture an image of the
programme or recording you are
currently watching, using the screen
capture feature.

Use the ‘O-NUMBER’ button whilst
watching live TV or a recording. A
camera icon will be displayed in the
middle of the screen.

The image will be saved in the library.

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The settings menu

To open the settings menu, press the
MENU button on the remote control
and then select ‘Settings’. Press the OK
button to confirm.

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Settings

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Changing the settings

Use the S and T buttons to select a
setting category.

Press the OK button and then use the

and buttons to view the available

options for a setting category.

If you want to change a setting, use
the and buttons to select a setting
option.

To exit the settings menu, press the

EXIT button or alternatively press the
BACK button to return to the main

menu.

Display Settings

Display Settings

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Aspect Ratio – You will already have
set this as part of the installation
process, but you can change the format
of the screen size here without having
to setup your digital TV Recorder again.
You can choose from 4.3 Normal, 16:9
Widescreen and Auto.

Video Output - This setting allows you
to choose the video signal type which is
sent through the Scart sockets on the
rear of the digital TV recorder. Choosing
RGB will provide the best picture quality
for the majority of TVs. This breaks
down the signal into Red, Green and
Blue signals. If your TV cannot use RGB,
you should choose CVBS. This may
produce a reduced picture quality.

OSD Theme – This changes the
colours for the On Screen Display. There
are three choices Theme 1, Theme 2 or
Theme 3. It a matter of personal choice
which one you choose.

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The settings menu

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Parental lock

Parental Lock

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This setting allows you to make
changes to the parental PIN. The default
setting is that you don’t have to enter a
PIN (Off).

To change the password you have to
enter your old password, enter the new
password and then confirm the new
password.

DON’T FORGET! The default PIN
is 0 0 0 0. You will need to enter
the current parental PIN before
you are allowed to change it. If you
have forgotten your PIN, contact
the helpline for assistance.

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Factory Reset

This setting allows you to reset all
your settings and perform a first time
installation. For more information on
first time installations and retuning,
see page 23 or refer to the quick start
guide.

DON’T FORGET! By performing a
first time installation you will reset
all options in the settings menus
and cancel reminders.

Advanced Settings

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Preferred Language – This setting is
your preferred default subtitle language.
The options are English, Gaelic, Irish and
Welsh.

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DON’T FORGET! Not all
programmes have these languages
available. If your preferred setting
is not available, English language
will be used instead.

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The settings menu

Recommendation – On occasions

when setting a programme to record,
you may be offered to also record a
recommended programme.

The recommendation signal is sent
by the broadcaster for some types of
programmes.

DON’T FORGET! The default
setting for recommendations is Off.

Lip-Sync – The Lip-sync function is
used to re-synchronise the audio and
video in a programme.

Sometimes if connecting your digital TV
recorder to a surround sound system
you may notice a delay in the audio.
You can use this function to correct the
delay in the audio.

Show HDD Space as – You can
choose how the hard drive space is
shown. The two options are show as
an amount in time or to show as a
percentage.

Format HDD

This setting reformats the hard disk
drive.

Settings

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Select ConfirmOK

DON’T FORGET! Reformatting the
HDD will erase all your previously
recorded programmes, including
programmes that have been
locked.

Wed 08 Sep 16:52

ReturnBACK

Exit MenuEXIT

DON’T FORGET! The default
setting is to show space as time.

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Retune

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The retune menu allows you to search
for new or moved channels.

DON’T FORGET! You will need
to do a re-tune when digital
switchover occurs in your area.

DON’T FORGET! You cannot
perform a retune whilst recording.

To open the retune menu, press the
MENU button on the remote control
and then select Retune.

A warning screen will appear to tell you
that all the channels will be retuned.

d
c

Select ConfirmOK

Main Menu

ReturnBACK

Wed 08 Sep 16:52

Exit MenuEXIT

Your digital TV recorder will search for
all available channels. The progress
and signal strength bars are shown for
reference.

Retune

Channels Transmitter : East Anglia.

BBC 6 Music

BBC R5SX

BBC R5L

BBC Parliament

CBeebies

BBC 6 FOUR

Progress
Signal

Channels Found : 16

45%
90%

If you are in an area that can receive
programmes from more than one region
you will see the following screen.

TV Region Selection Wed 08 Sep 16:52

Please select your preferred region.
“Gloucestershire / West” is your currently selected region.

England Recommended

Gloucestershire / Central

Gloucestershire / West

✓

Use the

and buttons to select Yes

to retune or No to exit without retuning.

Enter your 4 digit password to continue
with the installation.

DON’T FORGET! The default PIN
is 0000. If you have changed the
PIN and can’t remember it, contact
the helpline for assistance.

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d

OK

Select Confirm

Select your preferred region from the
list and then press OK to complete the
installation.

When the retune is complete, the first
available channel will be displayed. This
is usually BBC1.

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System information menu

To open the system information menu,
press the MENU button on the remote
control and then select ‘System
Information’. Press the OK button to
confirm.

The system information menu provides
important information about your digital
TV recorder.

System Information

Manufacturer :

Model Number :

Hardware Version :

Software Version :

Subtitle Status :

Language Status :

Helpline Number :

No of Channels Found :

Transmitter Name : London

Signal :

Quality :

Goodmans

GD11FVRSD32

Main Board V1.1

A30_14_011C

OFF

English

0871 230 1777

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ReturnBACK

EXIT

In the unlikely event that you have to
contact the helpline, you should have
the system information menu open.

Exit Menu

90%

90%

DON’T FORGET! The system
information menu can be accessed
by pressing the MENU followed by
the 0 button.

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Help and Advice

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked question What you can do

The digital TV recorder will not switch
on. What should I do?

The digital TV recorder does not seem
to work and there is nothing shown on
the TV.

The picture appears to be ‘squashed’ or
‘cut off’.

I forgot to plug in the aerial when I set
up the digital TV recorder. What should
I do?

Check the mains power cable and make
sure it is plugged into a suitable power
outlet. Check that the mains supply is
switched On. Connect the power cable
to a different power outlet.

Is the Standby Indicator blue? If it is not:

• Press the STANDBY button on your
remote control.

• Make sure that all cables are firmly
connected to the digital TV recorder
and TV.

• Check that the digital TV recorder
is properly plugged into the mains
power supply.

If the standby indicator is blue:

• Check you have the correct channel
and input selected on your TV.

• Check that all cables are correctly
attached.

• Check the brightness level of the TV.

Make sure the aspect ratio settings
are suitable for your TV. For more
information, see page 20.

Switch off your digital TV recorder at the
mains supply. Plug in the aerial. Switch
the digital TV recorder mains supply
back on and perform a retune. For more
information, see page 23.

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Help and Advice

Frequently asked question What you can do

The picture or sound keeps breaking up. There are several possible causes of this

type of problem.

• Your signal may be weak, you may
have an old, low performance or
damaged aerial, or the cable between
your aerial and TV may be damaged.
Check for any obvious damage to the
aerial and cables and make sure that
the connectors are properly fitted. If
this does not work, get a professional
to check the installation – your aerial
may provide a better signal if it is
moved somewhere else.

• Please remember that older aerials
and indoor aerials aren’t as effective
as new outdoor and roof aerials. Or,
try using a signal amplifier or booster
to improve the reception. Check the
digital TV coverage in your area. For
more information about digital TV
reception, please visit www.freeview.
co.uk.

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Help and Advice

Frequently asked question What you can do

No channels were found when
searching for channels. I am missing
some channels.

I cannot see digital channels after I
have moved the digital TV recorder to a
different house.

I have forgotten my PIN. Contact the helpline on 0871 230 1777

The digital TV recorder is behaving in an
unusual way, for example, the wrong
information is on the screen.

Some TV channels are not available in
every area.

Use the postcode checker on www.
freeview.co.uk.

Your signal may be weak. Get a
professional to check your installation
– your aerial may provide a better
signal if it is moved somewhere else.
Please remember that older aerials and
indoor aerials aren’t as effective as new
outdoor and roof aerials. Or, try using a
signal amplifier or booster to improve
reception. You may need to scan
the digital channels again. For more
information on retuning, see page 23.

You will need to retune your digital
TV recorder. For more information on
retuning, see page 23.

who will be able to help you reset
your PIN. Don’t forget to have your
system information available. For more
information, see page 24.

Press the STANDBY button on your
remote control to turn the digital TV
recorder off and then on again. If there
is no improvement, put the digital TV
recorder in standby, switch it off at
the mains and leave it for 10 seconds
before switching it back on.

If this does not solve the problem,
contact the helpline on 0871 230 1777
who will be able to help diagnose the
problem. Don’t forget to have your
system information available. For more
information, see page 24.

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Help and Advice

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Frequently asked question What you can do

Can I change the audio language for the
programme I am watching?

Yes. Some channels broadcast other
audio languages. Press the AUDIO
button when you are watching a
programme to see if other languages
are available.

Need any help or information
setting up?

You may find the information you are
looking for on our web site.
www.thesupportsite.co.uk

or on the freeview website
www.freeview.co.uk

If you still need help or information you
can phone our call centre on:
0871 230 1777

Calls are charged at 10p per minute
when called from a BT land line.
Call charges may vary if using other
networks.

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Specifications

General

Model Number • GD11FVRSD32/GD11FVRSD50

Hard Drive Size • GD11FVRSD32-320Gb

(max recording time 160 hours approx)
GD11FVRSD50-500Gb
(max recording time 250 hours approx)

Power Supply • 230V AC 50Hz

Power Consumption:
Standby
Nominal Use

Dimensions • 300mm (W) x 52mm (H) x 220mm (D)

Weight • 1.5 kg

IMPORTANT: Due to continual revision and improvements to our products design, specifications are
subject to change without notice.

• 3W

• 12W Max

Guarantee

The digital TV recorder is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original
purchase. If any defect due to faulty materials or workmanship, contact the
Goodmans Helpline. Have your receipt of purchase on hand.

The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:

• It is only valid within the boundaries of the country of purchase.

• The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the
instructions contained in this User Guide.

• The digital TV recorder must be used solely for domestic purposes.

• The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the digital TV recorder is re-sold or has
been damaged by inexpert repair.

• The manufacturer disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages.

• The guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish, your statutory or legal
rights.

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Warnings

WEEE

This appliance is labelled in
accordance with European
Directive 2002/96/EG
concerning used electrical and
electronic appliances (Waste
Electrical and Electronic
Equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the
framework for the return and
recycling of used appliances.

General Safety

This digital TV recorder has been
designed and manufactured to meet
European safety standards, but like
any electrical equipment, care must
be taken if you are to obtain the best
results and safety is to be assured.

Do read these operating instructions
before you attempt to use the digital TV
recorder.

Do ensure that all electrical connections
(including the mains plug, extension
leads and interconnections between
pieces of equipment) are properly made
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

Switch off and remove the mains
plug when making or changing any
connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in
doubt about the installation, operation
or safety of your digital TV recorder.

Don’t continue to operate the digital TV
recorder if you are ever in doubt about
it working normally, or if it is damaged
in any way. Switch it off withdraw the
plug from the mains and consult your
dealer.

Don’t remove any fixed covers as this
may expose you to dangerous voltages.

Don’t leave the digital TV recorder
switched On when it is unattended
for long periods of time, unless it is
specifically stated that it is designed for
unattended operation or has a standby
mode.

Make sure that other people in your
household are conversant with the
digital TV recorder.

Don’t obstruct the ventilation vents on
the digital TV recorder, for example with
curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and
shorten the life of the product.

Don’t allow electrical equipment to be
exposed to rain or moisture.

Store the digital TV recorder in a clean,
dry environment.

Do not use any cleaning solutions on
the digital TV recorder.

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Electrical Information

This digital TV recorder is fitted with a BS1363/A 13 amp plug. If it is not suitable
for your supply sockets it must be removed and replaced with an appropriate plug.
If the plug becomes damaged and/or needs to be replaced please follow the wiring
instructions below. The plug removed must be disposed of immediately. It must not
be plugged into a supply socket as this will be an electrical hazard. If the fuse needs
to be replaced it must be of the same rating and ASTA approved to BS1362. If the
plug is changed, a fuse of the appropriate rating must be fitted in the plug, adapter
or at the distribution board. If the fuse in a moulded plug is replaced, the fuse cover
must be refitted before the appliance can be used.

Wiring Instructions

The supply cable will be either 2-core or 3-core. Follow the appropriate wiring
instructions given below. In both cases ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is
firmly held by the cable clamp.

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2- Core plug

WARNING: Do not connect either wire

to the earth terminal.

This symbol indicates that this 2-core appliance

is Class II and does not require an earth
connection.

The wire coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter L or coloured red.

Fuse

(Neutral)

Brown (Live)Blue

3- Core plug

WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.

The wire coloured green and yellow must be
connected to the terminal marked with the letter E, or
by the earth symbol
and yellow.

The wire coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter L or coloured red.

Green & yellow
(Earth)

(Neutral)

, or coloured green or green

Fuse

Brown (Live)Blue

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How the Digital switchover may
affect you:

Television in the UK is going digital, bringing
us all more choice and new services. Starting
in late 2007 and ending in 2012, television
services in the UK will go completely digital,
TV region by TV region.

The map shows when your area will
switchover to digital. When the TV
switchover happens in your area, there are
at least two occasions when you will need
to re-tune your digital TV recorder in order to
continue receiving your existing TV channels,
and also to pick up new ones.

Digital UK, the body leading the digital TV
switchover, will advise you when you need
to re-tune during the switchover.

For re-tuning instructions for this digital
TV recorder please see page
instruction book.

If you find you can’t receive the extra digital
channels, it may be because your area is
not covered by Freeview yet or that you
need an aerial upgrade.
Visit www.digitaluk.co.uk to check.

If you have any questions, please contact
your equipment supplier or call Digital UK
on 0845 6 50 50 50 or visit
www.digitaluk.co.uk.

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When does switchover happen?

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Copeland switches on October 17, 2007

The exact date you
switch depends on the
transmitter you are
served by. To check
when you switch,
go to Digital UK’s
postcode checker on
www.digitaluk.co.uk

service or look at Teletext
page 106 to see what TV
region you’re in.

Visit us at digitaluk.co.uk call us on 0845 6 50 50 50

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