Goodmans GDB1225DTR User Manual

GDB1225DTR Freeview + Digital TV Recorder
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User Guide
IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference
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 FREEVIEW Digital Box gives you over 50 digital TV channels and up to 24 digital radio stations, without a subscription or contract. For more information on FREEVIEW, and to check reception in your area please visit www.freeview.co.uk
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A digital box lets you access digital channels that are broadcast in the UK. It uses a digital signal, received through your satellite dish and lets you watch it through your existing television.
What’s in the box?
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MENU WIDE CLOCK TV/AV
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GUIDE INFO
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Freeview+ Digital TV Recorder
Loop Through Cable
SCART Lead
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 for your Freeview+ digital TV recorder to work properly.
See www.digitaluk.co.uk for more information.
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Contents
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Your Digital TV Recorder ............5
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Your remote control
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Connecting up
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Get Started
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Daily use
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The programme guide window
Channel Organiser
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The Library Window
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The settings menu...................20
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Retune
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The system information menu
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Help and Advice
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Specifications
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Warnings
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Electrical Safety
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Your Digital TV Recorder
RF IN1RFIN2
TV
RF OUT2RF OUT1
VCR
SPDIF
RS232
SERVICE ONLY
AC IN
230V~50Hz
GDB1225DTR
250gbDigitalTVRecorder PowerSupply: AC230V~50Hz MaxPowerConsumption:18W Helpline:0871 2301777
Front
NAVIGATION
Move up, down, left,
PAUSE
right and OK
Pause live TV and playback
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RECORD
Record live TV
STANDBY
Power On / Standby
Rear
RF IN
from your TV aerial
LOOP THROUGH CABLE
Must be installed to enable you to record two programmes at once
DISPLAY
TV and VCR
Standard definition SCART outputs
PLAY
Playback recorded
STOP
Power On / Standby
programmes
RS232
Factory upgrade connection
SPDIF Digital audio out (for connection to a surround sound system)
POWER Cable
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MENU WIDE CLOCK TV/AV
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GUIDE INFO
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Your Remote Control
Remote Control
WIDE Switches between
4:3 and 16:9 screen sizes
Programme Guide window
Selects options in menu/
SUB Turns subtitles on and off
BACK Takes you back to
For interactive use and
STANDBY
Power On/Standby
MENU Opens the
main menu screen
0 to 9 Selects
channels and
enters your PIN
GUIDE Opens the
PLAY
NAVIGATION
on screen displays
VOLUME
Up and down
STOP
FAST REWIND
SLOW
the previous menu
CH LIST Opens the
channel list menu
COLOUR BUTTONS
navigation of menus
MUTE Turns the sound on and off
TV/AV Switches between TV and VCR scart
CLOCK Displays the time on the screen
INFO Displays the Information bar
RECORD Used to record a programme and scheduled recordings OK Confirm selection in menu/on screen displays
P Channels up and down
LIB Opens the library screen
where your recordings are stored
PAUSE FAST FORWARD SWAP Changes between
current and previous channels
EXIT Exits screens and Menus AUDIO Changes the audio
language when available TEXT Displays digital text when available
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Connecting up
RF IN1RFIN2
TV
RF OUT2RF OUT1
VCR
SPDIF
RS232
SERVICE ONLY
ACIN
230V~50Hz
GDB1225DTR
250gbDigital TVRecorder PowerSupply: AC230V~50Hz MaxPower Consumption:18W Helpline:0871 2301777
Getting connected
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Connect the cable that comes from your aerial to the RF IN socket on the back of your Freeview+ digital TV recorder.
Connect the loop through cable between the RF OUT socket and the RF IN socket (see illustration).
Connect the Scart lead between the TV Scart socket and your TV Scart socket.
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04 Getting Started
Using the Remote Control
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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 Freeview+ 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
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Connect the mains plug to the power socket and turn the power On.
Switch your TV On.
Press the remote control.
STANDBY button on your
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Getting Started
MENU WIDE CLOCK TV/AV
To turn on
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To turn on your new Freeview+ digital TV recorder, press the STANDBY button on the remote control.
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.
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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 Freeview+ digital TV recorder to standby.
Press the between on (Standby Indicator green) and standby (Standby Indicator red).
If you plan to leave your Freeview+ digital TV recorder unattended for a long time, put the Freeview+ digital TV recorder in standby and wait 30 seconds before switching it off at the mains.
STANDBY button to switch
Choosing a programme
Open the guide by pressing the GUIDE button. Use the p and q 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 P p button and P q button on the remote control.
Alternatively you can use the number buttons to key the channel number.
When you change the channel the channel information bar will be displayed for a few seconds.
This shows the details of the programme currently showing and the next programme.
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