In the box
AV Switching
Over Air Download
Wiring the plug
Safety Precautions
Your Digital Receiver
Remote control
1 Preparation
Connections
Switching on
Tuning in
2 Everyday Operation
Changing Channels
Channel List
Electronic Programme Guide (7-DAY-EPG)
Audio Control
Digital Teletext
Widescreen
3 Advanced Operation
Configuring Your Receiver
Editing The Channel List
Channel And Menu Protection
Favourite Channels
Programme Reminders And Timers
Re-installation
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Appendix A - Safety 34
Appendix B - Specification 35
Appendix C - Connecting A VCR 37
Appendix D - Troubleshooting Guide 39
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in the box
Inside your receiver package you should have:
This user guide
GDB 6 digital terrestrial television receiver
Remote control handset
Set of batteries for the handset
Loop through cable
SCART cable
GDB 6
AV SWITCHING
If after connecting the GDB 6 to your TV as shown and you do not see
a picture, press AV button on your TV remote until you see the “First Time Install”
screen.
OVER AIR DOWNLOAD
Over Air Download: To ensure that your digital receiver always has the most up to
date software . Please ensure that after use it is set to its standby mode. The
GDB 6 automatically powers up at 3AM each day and searches for any
new information which may be broadcast and will download this to your box
automatically. This operation will normally take approximately 30 seconds. But if
there is a new version of the software available, to download it will take about
20-30 minutes.
If you have an important recording to make at 3AM which must not have a 30 second
interrupt then you can disable the auto OAD search by performing the following:
1. Press Menu button and using the up / down buttons highlight CONFIG and press
the SELECT button,
2. Use the up and down buttons to highlight "RECEIVER UPGRADE"
and press SELECT button.
3. Using the left / right button change function from Enable to Disable.
4. Press SELECT button then MENU and MENU to return to Normal operation.
Do not forget to re enable the automatic OAD function after you have made your
recording by repeating the above instructions but this time selecting ENABLE.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Do not place the product where a piece of furniture or other heavy object could trap the power cord (mains lead).
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord
when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it
with other cords. The power cords should be routed in such a way that they are not likely to be stepped on. A
dam aged power cord can cause fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord periodically to see if it is
dam aged. If it is damaged, please ask an approved Sharp service agent to replace it.
For your own safety read following instructions carefully before attempting to connect this device to the mains.
This unit is designed to operate on a 220V-240V AC, 50-60 Hz supply only. Connecting it to other power sources
may damage it. Ensure that the supply corresponds to the informationon the rating label on the bottom of the unit.
This component system may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a nonrewireable plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover becomes lost or damaged, the plug m ost not be
used until a replacement, available from the manufacturer, is obtained. It is important that the colour of the
replacement fuse cover corresponds with the colour marking on the base of the plug. If the plug needs to be
changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or it becomes damaged, it should be cut off and the fuse
removed immediately. Please dispose of the plug safely and out of reach from children. Under no circum stance
should the cut-off plug be inserted into a mains socket outlet due to high risk of electric shock. Then fit an
appropriate plug carefully following the wiring instructions shown below.
IM PORT ANT
The wires in the mains plug should be connected
as shown in the diagram .
The colours of the wires in the mains lead of the unit
may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug. Connect them
as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘N’ or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘L’ or
coloured red.
There should be no connection to earth terminal of
your plug. If you use a 13 Am p (BS1363) plug, you will
need a 5 Amp fuse.
Ho w to repla ce the fuse
Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver and replace the fuse. W hen replacing the fuse in the plug,
use ASTA or BSI approved 5 AMP fuse and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover. If the plug supplied with this equipment
has a detachable fuse cover, be sure attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without
the fuse cover.
If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact an electrical goods retailer.
If in doubt, consult a competent electrician how to replace the fuse
This symbol m eans that this unit is double insulated. An earth connection is not required.
CA UTIO N
To prevent electric shock, disconnect from the mains before rem oving cover. No user servicable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Disconnect from the mains supply before cleaning.
BLUE
(NEUTRAL)
BROWN
(LIVE)
FUSE
CORD GRIP
OUTER
SLEEVE
wiring the plug
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safety precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Power Source
The unit should be operated only from a 220-240V~ 50-60 Hz outlet. Please do not
open the cover by yourself. There is high voltage in the set, which will endanger your
life. Please contact local service agent for help and advice. Repairs should be carried
out by a qualified technician only.
The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the apparatus itself has been turned off.
If you are not going to use the apparatus for a long time, be sure to disconnect the
apparatus from the wall outlet.
Power Cord
Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord (mains lead), or
pinch the cord. Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging
the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could
cause a short circuit or electric shock. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other
cords. The power cords should be routed in such a way that they are not likely to be
stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause fire or give you an electrical shock.
Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask closest service
agent for help. When the AC power cord needs to be changed, it should be done at a
qualified service shop only.
Choice of Location
Please do not place the set in a place subject to direct sun light, excessive dust or
mechanical shock or in a location near heat sources.
The set should be placed on a solid and safe base. Do not place the apparatus on a
soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.
A location should not be selected such as a room with high humidity, as the
condensation, arising in the kitchen for example, may cause malfunction or damage
the set.
Heating or other thermal radiation under the set also may cause malfunction or
damage the set.
The hot air, which arises during the operation, should be ventilated with sufficient air
circulation. Please do not put the set into closed areas and do not cover it.
Please avoid the contact of the set with water or humidity. Do not put into operation
near bath, swimming pools.
Take care to provide a good air circulation. Place the apparatus in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the apparatus.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the apparatus and have
it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
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WARNING
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
The mains plug or the appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.
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your digital receiver
Front
Rear
35018318
Free to view Digital Terrestrial Receiver
GDB6
ANTENNA
ANT. IN
IN
TV OUT
TV
sensor
SCART (TV)SCART (VCR/AUX)
TV
SCART
VCR
SCART
AUDIO L AUDIO R
AUDIO
FREE - TO - VIEW
AC IN
6
TV/DTV (3)
S
taby
nd-
Numeric (7)
(1)
remote control handset
(2) Mute
Wide (15)
Prog up/ Prog down (10)
Vol up/Vol down (9)
Info/Help (16)
Page up/Red (11)
Up (5)
Left (5)
Page down/Green (12)
Back (18)
Subtitle (19)
(8) Guide
(4) Menu
(14) Blue
(6) Select
(5) Right
(5) Down
(13) Yellow
(17) Text
BACK
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remote control handset
REMOTE BUTTONS
Button
1 Standby
2 Mute
3 TV/DTV
4 Menu
5 Up, Down, Left, Right
6 Select
7 Number keys
8 Guide
9 V+, V-
10 P+, P-
11 Page Up/Red
12 Page Down/Green
13 Yellow
14 Blue
15 Wide
16 i
17 Text
18 Back
19 Subtitle
Function
Turn the receiver on and off
Silence received audio
Exit most menus to return to television viewing
Switch the TV set between analogue, digital TV and VCR
Display the Main Menu. Exits menus
Move between menu items
Make selection in a menu
Change channels
Enter PIN code
Enter numbers and letters into menus
Display and exit electronic programme guide
Adjust the received audio volume
Change channels
Move up a page through channel list
Move to top in EPG programme details
Select red option in digital teletext
Move down a page through channel list
Select green option in digital teletext
Move to bottom in EPG programme details
Scroll up through EPG programme details
Select yellow option in digital teletext
Scroll down through EPG programme details
Select blue option in digital teletext
Select screen format
Display menu help
Start and stop digital teletext
E sus
xit from men
Turn the subtitle ON and OFF
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preparation
CONNECTIONS
Place your GDB 6 receiver on a firm, level surface with at least a 10cm gap
around all sides of the case and in a position convenient for connection to your
television, a mains power outlet and a TV aerial wall outlet (or the 'flying lead' from your
TV aerial, as appropriate).
Please refer to the safety section in Appendix A.
Turn off your television at the mains and disconnect the lead going to the aerial wall outlet
(or the flying aerial lead) and connect this to the ANT IN socket on the rear of the receiver.
Connect the aerial cable supplied from the TV OUT socket on the receiver to the TV set's
aerial socket.
Connect the TV SCART socket on the rear of the receiver to a suitable SCART socket on
your television. There may be more than one SCART socket on your television and, if
unsure which to use, you should refer to its manual for guidance. Connect Audio LEFT
/RIGHT.
TV
1
TO TV AERIAL
INPUT
35018318
TV Aerial
ANT. IN
TV SCART / AV
TV OUT
TO
INPUT
SCART (TV)SCART (VCR/AUX)
VCR / DVD RECORDER
AUDIO L AUDIO R
Hi-Fi
AC IN
If you have a VCR or other equipment connected to your television, please connect the
receiver as described here and refer to Appendix D later when satisfied that the receiver
is functioning normally.
Finally, plug the receiver into the mains outlet.
Remove the battery compartment cover from the rear of the remote control handset by
lifting the catch at one side. Insert two 1,5 V AAA (MN2400) sized batteries, taking care
to observe the correct orientation as marked on the inside of the compartment. Replace
the compartment cover.
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preparation
SWITCHING ON
Turn on your TV set and select the SCART input (with the AV key, or similar, on the
television remote control). Turn on the mains supply to the GDB 6 receiver
(the indicator on the front of the receiver will glow red) and press the [STANDBY] key
on the GDB 6 remote control handset. The indicator light will glow green
and the receiver's menu will be seen on the TV screen.
If you do not see the receiver's menu on the television screen, refer to the
Troubleshooting Guide in Appendix E.
TUNING IN
Because this is the first time that the receiver has been used, there are no channels
stored in the receiver's memory and the First Time Installation menu is displayed on
the screen.
FIRST TIME INSTALLATION
Please choose TV Type using keys
SELECT
Press to start installation
NORMAL 4:3
First you should select the type of TV set you have connected to the
receiver. Press the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] keys on the remote control handset to switch
the indicator on the screen to show either 16:9, if you have a 16:9 or 'widescreen' TV,
or to 4:3 if you have a standard TV set. Then press [SELECT] to start the installation
process.
The next menu will ask if you want to tune in the digital terrestrial television channels.
Using the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] keys on the
remote control, make sure that the YES
button is highlighted in yellow, and press
the [SELECT] key to start the automatic
search.
The GDB 6 receiver will
automatically tune to the UHF transmission
channels 21 to 68 looking for digital
terrestrial TV broadcasts and displaying
the names of channels found. This process
will take about five minutes.
Do you want to start automatic search?
YesNo
GDB 6
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preparation
When the search is finished, the first channel of the channel list and the information
banner is displayed you can now watch digital terrestrial television, selecting the channel
you require as described in the next section.
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HINT
Depending on the reception conditions
in your particular area, you may find
that the list of channels found includes
one or more repeated names. This is
because the receiver may detect and
store some channels, including those it
cannot receive clearly, from adjacent
areas alongside the strong channels
from a transmitter nearby. This is not a
problem and the weaker channels can
be deletedfrom the receiver later, as
described in Section 3 - ADVANCED
OPERATION - Editing the channel list.
When you have finished watching digital terrestrial TV, you may wish to switch the receiver
to standby to save power - although the GDB 6 receiver can remain powered up
continuously, even when the television is turned off, without harm to the television or itself.
The receiver is returned to standby by pressing the [STANDBY] key on the remote control
handset.
If no digital terrestrial television
broadcasts are found the receiver will
display a message:
You should then refer to the
Troubleshooter Guide in Appendix E
to establish the cause of the problem.
Hint
In standby, the GDB 6 receiver
still consumes power and thereby
contributes to air and water pollution
and the exhaustion of the World's
natural resources. Overnight, or when
your receiver is not going to be used for
long periods of time, you can turn it off
at the mains and this will save energy
(and save you money). You will not
have to re-install the receiver when it is
turned on again.
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everyday operation
While using the receiver to the full there are great many keys to use
in different situations. Many of the menu screens displayed by the receiver have
reminders as to which keys do what, at the base of the screen. In addition, many
screens have further help available which is displayed when the [i] key is pressed, as
prompted at the bottom right of the screen.
Providing your TV set SCART socket has switch control, pressing the [TV/DTV] key at
any time while watching television programmes will switch the TV set between displaying
the digital terrestrial television programme and its normal analogue television reception.
GDB 6
CHANGING CHANNELS
You can select the channel you wish to watch in one of four ways - stepping through
the channel list, selection by number, from the on-screen channel list, and using the
electronic programme guide (EPG).
To move through the channel list, press the [P+] or [P-] keys on the remote control.
Pressing the [P+] key will select the channel next in the channel list. Pressing the
[P-] key will select the previous channel in the list.
Pressing the [P+] key when the last channel in the list is being viewed will select the
first channel. Similarly, pressing the [P-] key when the first channel is displayed will
select the last channel in the channel list.
You can also select the required channel using its channel list number. Channel
numbers are entered using the number keys on the remote control handset and can
be up to three digits long.
Hint
The channel list numbers are assigned
by the broadcasters. Because not all
channels are broadcast free-to-air and
stored by the receiver, the channel
list numbers do not run continuously.
The fifteenth channel in the list, for
example, may not be channel
number 15 but channel number 17.
When you press a number key on the
remote control, a small box appears in
the top left of the screen to show the
entered number. After each digit is
entered, the receiver will wait up to two
seconds for the next digit to be pressed
until either three digits have been entered
or you do not press a digit in time.
The channel corresponding to the
entered number in the box will then be
selected.
Hint
If you enter a number which does not
correspond to a stored channel, the
next valid channel number is selected
instead.If you enter a number greater
than the highest numbered channel in
the channel list, the receiver will select
the last channel in the list.
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Information Banner
Whenever you change channel, using the [P+] and [P-] keys or the number keys, the
receiver displays the channel picture along with an information banner at the bottom of
the screen. This will remain on the screen for approximately three seconds.
The information banner can also be displayed at any time while watching TV by pressing
the [i] key on the remote control. Pressing the [i] key again removes the banner.
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Now: 50/50
Next: Ace Lighting
1. BBC ONE
Hint
Not all channels broadcast the
programme data. If the name and
times of the programme is not
available then Not available' is
displayed in the information banner.
Icons are also displayed in the
information banner and if this
channel is a favourite channel
(see Section 3 - ADVANCED
OPERATION - Favourite Channels).
favourite channel
09:25 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:25
Signal Level:
UHF: 45
TV
13:15
The information banner gives a number
of facts on the channel selected and the
programmes on it. The name of the
channel is displayed, along with its
channel list number and an indication
of the strength of the signal received
on this tuning channel.
The name and the start and finish time
of the programme currently showing on
the selected channel are given, and
the current time.
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If the channel selected is locked (see
Section 3 - ADVANCED OPERATION Channel Protection), you must enter
the correct four digit code to view the
channel.
Alternatively, the [P+] or [P-] keys are
used to move to another, unlocked
channel.
Enter Lock Key
*
CHANNEL LIST
You can also select the required channel directly from the on-screen channel list.
This is displayed using the GDB 6 receiver's Main Menu. First bring
up the menu with the [MENU] key on the remote control handset.
Main Menu
Channel List
Installation
Configuration
Timers
Language
CHANNEL LIST 1 BBC ONE
1. BBC ONE
2. BBC TWO
3. ITV 8
4. Channel 4
5. BBC THREE
6. Teletext
7. BBC FOUR
8. Sky Travel
9. UKHistory
Using the [UP] or [DOWN] keys on the
remote control, make sure that the first
item, Channel List, is highlighted in yellow
and press the [SELECT] key, to display the
channel list.
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Select Delete Edit Name Lock Favourites
Function Select Channel Watch More
SELECT
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everyday operation
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Here, you can preview any channel
stored by the receiver before viewing
it full screen. The complete list of
channels is displayed in pages of 10
channels at a time, with their channel
list number and a favourite channel
icon if appropriate (see Section 3 ADVANCED OPERATION - Favourite
Channels). The name and a quarterscreen image of the channel last
viewed is displayed in the top right of
the screen.
Using the [UP] or [DOWN] keys, the
highlight is moved through the list to
the channel required. The [PAGE UP]
and [PAGE DOWN] keys can also be
used to move forward or back a
complete page (ten channels) at a time.
Pressing [SELECT] now changes the
quarter-screen display to show the
highlighted channel.
Hint
From the Channel List screen, it is
possible to edit the channel list,
including changing the name of stored
channels or deleting them. Editing the
list is covered in Section 3 - ADVANCED
OPERATION - Editing The Channel List.
When using the Channel List to select
channels, use the [LEFT] or [RIGHT]
keys to ensure that the highlighted button
at the bottom of the screen is SELECT,
so no editing functions are accidentally
begun.
When you leave the Channel List
screen, by pressing [MENU] the channel
showing on the quarter screen is
selected for normal viewing on the whole
screen.
ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE (7- DAY - EPG) :
In no menu mode, EPG Menu is reached by pressing GUIDE key, quit by pressing
GUIDE key again. In EPG Menu all channels are displayed. Current program is
highlighted. Use / buttons to change channels.
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everyday operation
Some, but not all, channels send information about the current and next events. Please
note that event information is updated automatically. If there is no event information data
available in channels, only channel names with “No Information” banner is displayed.
In EPG Menu, you can easily see the
extended help information by pressing INFO
key and by pressing this key again you can
close this window.
If you highlight an event, short event description,
extended event description, start and finish
times of event are displayed on the screen.
When the current program is highlighted,
the box is switched to the highlighted channel
by pressing OK key.
If you press SELECT when a next event
is highlighted, a reminder is set for the
highlighted program and a clock appears
on the screen. Program reminders can be
set to signal that a program is about to start
when you are watching another channel. If
you set reminder to a program, then you will
be asked for switching to that channel when
the reminder time is reached.
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Press menu to view the 7 day EPG. Press / to navigate in Channels or Programmes.
/ key to navigate through the channel and program list. With RED/GREEN keys
you can change schedule time. By pressing YELLOW/BLUE you can advance the
schedule backward/ forward of a day. If you press info key you can see easily the
detailed help information and by pressing info key again you can exit Help menu.
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The starting time for EPG is the current time.You can seethe
event information for the next two hours. By pressing / key, you can go to the
next/previous hours.If you press SELECT when a next event is highlighted, a
reminder is set for the highlighted program and a clock appears on the screen.
Program reminders can be set to signal that a program is about to start when you
are watching another channel. If you set reminder to a program, then you will be
asked for switching to that channel when the reminder time is reached.
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everyday operation
AUDIO CONTROL
Volume Control
The volume level of the sound from the GDB 6 receiver can be altered with
the [V+] and [V-] keys on the remote control handset. Pressing either key displays a
bar graph of the sound volume on the TV screen.
Hint
The audio volume adjustment for the
GDB 6 receiver is independent
of the volume control on your TV set.
The volume level selected will remain
set, even when the receiver is turned
off and on again, until it is altered with
the [V+] and [V-] keys.
Be careful that both volume controls are
kept within reasonable levels so that
when switching from analogue to digital
television viewing, or when first turning on
your TV set, the sound level is not suddenly
very high.
You can silence the sound from the receiver by pressing the [MUTE] key. The sound
remains muted until the [MUTE] key is pressed again, the [V+] or [V-] keys are pressed,
or until the receiver is turned off and on again.
While the sound is muted in this way, the mute symbol is displayed in the top left of
the TV screen. The symbol is removed after 3 seconds, but the sound will remain
muted until the [MUTE] key is pressed for the second time,and the mute symbol
will display for 3 seconds.
Soundtrack Language
Some programmes are broadcast in two or more languages simultaneously. The language
heard can be selected from the Language Menu. Press [MENU] to display the Main Menu
and use the [UP] or [DOWN] keys to highlight the Language line and press [SELECT].
Use the [UP] or [DOWN] keys to highlight the soundtrack language required and press
[SELECT]. Normal viewing, with the required language soundtrack, can be resumed by
pressing the [MENU] key.
If the programme has no alternative language soundtrack broadcast, the Language Menu
will not be available, but a message, 'No Multi Language Available' is displayed briefly.
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DIGITAL TELETEXT
Many digital terrestrial television channels not only broadcast pictures and sound for
programmes but also pages of information on the programmes, the weather, news and
many other topics. This digital teletext can be displayed by the GDB 6 receiver.
Some channels are entirely given over to digital teletext and carry no normal TV programme
at all. These dedicated digital teletext channels will not give a quarter-screen image in the
EPG or the Channel List screen. When such a channel is selected, after a brief pause, they
will usually display the opening page of information automatically.
Other channels have digital teletext pages broadcast alongside the television programme
and often include a reduced-size broadcast picture within digital teletext pages. These
usually require the [TEXT] button to be pressed to activate the digital teletext pages.
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In both cases, moving through the different
pages of information is accomplished in a
variety of ways, dependent on the
individual broadcasters, but including use
of the [UP], [DOWN], [LEFT], [RIGHT] and
[SELECT] keys to select items from
on-screen menus, and the coloured keys
to jump directly to particular pages.
You can exit any digital teletext channel by
changing channel in any of the normal
ways. You can leave the digital teletext
function of a c o m b ined digital
teletext/programme channel, to return to
normal television viewing of that channel,
by pressing the [TEXT] key.
Hint
Calling for the information banner or any
menu on-screen stops the receiver from
displaying the digital teletext pages and
they are temporarily replaced by a blank
picture while the banner or menu is
displayed.. Digital teletext cannot be
accessed when the Subtitles are enabled
(See Section 2 - ADVANCED OPERATION Configuring Your Receiver.
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everyday operation
WIDESCREEN
TV sets are available with screens of the standard (4:3) format and widescreen (16:9)
format. When you first installed your GDB 6 receiver you specified the format
of the connected TV (this can now be altered if necessary; see Section 3 - ADVANCED
OPERATION - Configuring Your Receiver).
Digital terrestrial television broadcasts are also made in both standard and widescreen
formats. In particular, films and dramas tend to be broadcast in widescreen format to
closer emulate the cinema experience, but even some news bulletins are widescreen.
To help get the most from both TV set and programme when a widescreen film is
watched on a standard TV, or a standard broadcast is viewed on a widescreen set, the
GDB 6 receiver includes the [WIDE] key.
So long as the receiver has been correctly set up for the TV set connected, a widescreen
programme will always be displayed correctly on a widescreen set, and a standard format
programme will correctly fill the screen of a standard format TV.
With a widescreen TV set displaying a standard format programme, the [WIDE] key
switches between displaying the picture with black bars down the sides, and enlarging
the picture so that it fills the whole width of the screen but the top and bottom are
cropped off.
With a standard format TV displaying a widescreen programme, the [WIDE] key switches
between displaying the picture with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen, and
filling the whole height of the screen but cropping the sides off according to instructions
broadcast with the programme (called 'pan and scan').
The effect of the [WIDE] key on the picture display is cancelled by pressing [WIDE] again,
changing channel or turning the receiver to standby.
SUBTITLE
Subtitle key Shows/hides subtitles of channel. When the subtitle key is pressed, subtitle
ON/OFF message is displayed.
When the set-top box is in DIGITAL TV
Subtitles ON
Subtitles OFF
TV / DTV KEY
If there is no connected VCR device,
The TV/DTV key is used to toggle TV
and DIGITAL TV modes. When the
set-top box is in TV mode, the TV scart
is not switched and the TV operates in
analog mode.
mode, this time the TV scart is switched
on and the TV is switched to AV/RGB
mode. And also, when there is no menu
on the screen , pressing TV/DTV key
will manually toggle the set top box
between VCR mode and TV mode. In
VCR mode set top box will display the
output of VCR device , In TV mode set
top box displays its own outputs. If box
scart mode is not changed by pressing
TV/DTV key , scart mode will be
automatically detected . (For example
if a dvd player is connected to VCR
scart and powered on , then the set top
box will immediately switch to VCR
mode. The set top box will switch to TV
mode if dvd player is switched off )
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advanced operation
CONFIGURING YOUR RECEIVER
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Many aspects of your receiver can be set up to reflect your circumstances
and preferences. The Configuration menu screen is accessed from the Main Menu.
Press the [MENU] key to display the Main Menu and the [DOWN] key twice to highlight
Configuration, then press [SELECT] to display the Configuration menu screen.
CONFIGURATION
Audio Language
Subtitle
TV Type
TV Out
Favourite Mode
EPG Preference
Scan Encrypted Chans
Receiver Upgrade
Parental Settings
Change Default Audio Language More
GDB 6
English
English
4:3
RGB
Off
Now&Next
No
1.0
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The various configuration functions are displayed in a list, along with a quarter-screen
image of the currently selected channel. You can select a function by highlighting the
corresponding menu line with the [UP] or [DOWN] keys. There are seven configuration
functions.
Audio Language
Digital terrestrial television channels
can broadcast simultaneous
soundtracks in more than one
language. This function selects which
language soundtrack you will hear
when switching to a channel
broadcasting with multiple soundtracks.
See also Section 2 - EVERYDAY
OPERATION - Audio Control.
Highlight the Audio Language line in the
Configuration menu and use the [LEFT]
or [RIGHT] keys to cycle through the
language options.
Return No Menu to normal TV viewing by
pressing the [MENU] key.
Some digital terrestrial channels enable
you the option of adding subtitles to the
screen.
To select this option you need to highlight
the Subtitles line in the configuration
menu and use the [LEFT] or [RIGHT]
keys to toggle this option to on.
Return No Menu to normal TV viewing by
pressing the [MENU] key.
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SUBTITLE
Digital terrestrial television channels can broadcast with subtitles displayed on-screen for
the hard-of-hearing. This function selects the desired subtitle language and enables the
automatic display of subtitles whenever subtitle information is broadcast.
Highlight the Subtitle line in the Configuration menu and use the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] keys to
cycle through the disable and language options.
Return NO MENU to normal TV viewing by pressing the [MENU] key.
TV TYPE
Digital terrestrial television channels can broadcast programmes in a widescreen format
which must be output differently to normal and widescreen TV sets. This function tells the
receiver the screen format of the TV connected so that broadcasts are displayed correctly.
PREPARATION - Tuning In) and
Highlight the TV Type line in the
Configurati on menu and use the
[LEFT] or [RIGHT] keys to select 4:3 if
you have a standard TV set connected
or 16:9 if it is a widescreen TV. This
function duplicates the selection made
at the time of first installation
(see 1 can be used if you change TV sets.
Return NO MENU to normal TV viewing
by pressing the [MENU] key.
FAVOURITE MODE
This function enables or disables the
favourite channel list mode. See 3 ADVANCED OPERATION - Favourite
Channels.
EPG PREFERENCE
Digital terrestrial television channels can broadcast simultaneous Next&Now and
7-Day electronic program. Highlight the EPG Preference line in the Configuration
menu and use the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] keys to select Next&Now or 7-Day.
TV OUT
The GDB 6 receiver can
output either an RGB or CVBS signal
from the TV SCART on the rear panel.
Although the RGB format results in a
better quality picture, not all equipment
- particularly some VCRs - can cope
with an RGB signal (see Appendix C
- Connecting A VCR).
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SCAN ENCRYPTED CHANS
By automatic search the receiver can scan encrypted channels, too. If YES is chosen
the receiver scans free channels with encrypted channels. If NO is chosen the receiver
will search only for free channels.
RECEIVER UPGRADE
Highlight the Receiver Upgrade line in the Configuration menu and press SELECT
to upgrade the receiver. If there is a new software the unit will upgrade itself.
For further information see OVER AIR DOWNLOAD at the beginning.
PARENTAL SETTINGS
This function enables or disables the menu protection system and allows the PIN code
to be changed. See 3 - ADVANCED OPERATION - Channel And Menu Protection.
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EDITING THE CHANNEL LIST
The digital terrestrial television channels found by the receiver when first installed are stored
in its memory as a channel list. This list can be altered and amended to remove unwanted
channels and to suit your own preferences.
First bring up the Main Menu with the [MENU] key on the remote control handset. Then,
using the [UP] or [DOWN] keys on the remote control, make sure that the first item, Channel
List, is highlighted in yellow and press the [SELECT] key, to display the Channel List.
CHANNEL LIST 1 BBC ONE
1. BBC ONE
2. BBC TWO
3. ITV 8
4. Channel 4
5. BBC THREE
6. Teletext
7. BBC FOUR
8. Sky Travel
9. UKHistory
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Select Delete Lock FavouritesEdit Name
Function Select Channel Watch More
The Channel List screen displays the list
of channels in the receiver's memory, with
a quarter-screen image window showing
the selected channel, and can be used to
change channels for viewing, delete
channels from the memory, edit the name
of the channel as it appears in the list and
on-screen, lock a channel against viewing
by younger members of the family, and set
up favourite channels.
SELECT
SELECT
Channel List functions are carried out on
one channel at a time. The channel to be
affected is first highlighted in the list using
the [UP] or [DOWN] keys. You can move
faster through the list using the [PAGE UP]
or [PAGE DOWN] keys to move up or
down a complete page of 10 channels in
one jump.
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SELECT
This function selects a channel for
viewing and is an alternative to using
the [P+] and [P-] keys, channel number
or EPG. Highlight the channel to be
viewed, highlight the SELECT button at
the base of the screen using the [LEFT]
or [RIGHT] keys and press [SELECT].
The highlighted channel now appears in
the image window and you can leave the
Channel List to view the channel by
pressing [MENU].
EDIT NAME
The channel names which appear in
the channel list and the informatio n
banner are assigned by the broadcasters
and some longer names are abbreviated
to become unrecognisable. You can edit
the names to suit your preferences with
t h e E d i t N a m e f u n c t i o n .
Highlight the channel to be renamed,
highlight the EDIT NAME button at the
base of the screen using the [LEFT] or
[RIGHT] keys, and press [SELECT]. The
highlighted channel name appears on the
right of the screen with the first character
highlighted by a cursor. Any of the 15
characters that make up a channel name
can be highlighted using the [LEFT] or
[RIGHT] keys and the highlighted character
changed by pressing the [UP] or [DOWN]
keys to cycle through the alphabet, numbers
and other characters available.
DELETE
The initial installation of the GDB 6
receiver can produce duplicate entries
in the channel list from transmitters
operating at different frequencies in
adjacent areas, and you may wish to
delete these duplicate entries from the
list. In addition, other channels which
yo u d o n o t wa nt i n t h e l is t.
Highlight the channel to be deleted,
highlight the DELETE button at the base
of the screen using the [LEFT] or [RIGHT]
keys, and press [SELECT ]. The
highlighted channel is deleted from the list.
You can now perform further editing on
the channel list, or return to normal
broadcast viewing by pressing the
[MENU] key.
Hint
You can also enter a channel name using
the number keys on the remote control.
Each key represents several letters and
pressing a key several times will enter
each letter (in both capitals and lower
case), and the number, in turn, in the
character position marked by the cursor.
The zero key enters all the punctuation
marks available and a blank space. With
practise, this is a very quick means of
entering the required letters into the
channel name.
When the required changes have been made, pressing [SELECT] stores the new name
and returns to the Channel List screen. Alternatively, pressing [MENU] will abandon the
name change and return to the previous name.
You can now perform further editing on the channel list, or return to normal broadcast
viewing by pressing the [MENU] key.
Using the other two functions of the Channel List menu screen - LOCK and
FAVOURITES - is dealt with in the next sections.
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CHANNEL AND MENU PROTECTION
CHANNEL LOCK
Some channels broadcast material which you do not want younger members of the family
to watch. Any channel can be 'locked' so that it cannot be selected for viewing without first a
four-digit PIN code being entered. In this way any channel not suitable for younger viewers
can be protected.
The channel lock is applied with the Channel List menu. Press the [MENU] key on the remote
control handset to display the Main Menu and then, using the [UP] or [DOWN] keys on the
remote control, make sure that the first item, Channel List, is highlighted in yellow and press
the [SELECT] key.
Highlight the channel to be locked using the [UP] or [DOWN] keys. You can move through
the list 10 channels in one jump using [PAGE UP] or [PAGE DOWN]. Now select the LOCK
button at the base of the screen with the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] keys and press [SELECT].
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A window requesting the PIN code is
displayed and the four-digit code should be
entered using the number keys on the remote
control, followed by the [SELECT] key. A lock
icon is then displayed alongside the channel
name in the channel list.
You can now leave the Channel List screen and
return to normal TV viewing by pressing [MENU].
Any attempt to change channel to the locked
channel will now display the same window
requesting the PIN code and the channel will
only be displayed on entry of the correct code.
To remove the lock on a channel, repeat the
same process as to lock the channel.
Hint
The PIN is factory set to 0000. This code
should be reset (as described below) to
another sequence of numbers, known
only to you, when you have finished
setting up the receiver.
Enter Lock Key
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MENU LOCK
Simply locking a channel will not deflect a determined would-be viewer. Re-installing the
complete channel list, for example, will bypass the channel lock. However, the menus can
be locked out of use too, to prevent this.
Display the Main Menu by pressing the [MENU] key, highlight Configuration, and press
[SELECT] to display the Configuration menu screen. Highlight the Parental Settings line of
the menu (press [DOWN] five times) and press [SELECT] to display the Parental Settings
menu (after the PIN code has been entered). Here the menu lock-out can be set and the
PIN code changed.
With the Menu Lock line highlighted, use the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] to cycle the menu lock
setting through Disabled, Main Menu and Installation. The Main Menu setting will lock out
the complete menu system; the Installation Menu setting locks only the Installation menu
(see Section 3 - ADVANCED OPERATION - Re-installation); and the Disabled setting
allows free access to any of the menus.
Menu Lock
Set Lock Key
Lock Key
Confirm
Hint
If you want the channel and menu
locks to work efficiently and actually
protect channels from access, do
change the PIN code from the factory
default. Make sure that you choose a
number that is not obvious to others
but one that can be remembered by
you.
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Installation
You must return to normal TV viewing
by pressing the [MENU] key (three times)
to activate the lock. Now any attempt to
access the locked menus will display
the PIN request window and the menus
will only be displayed on entry of the
c o r r e c t P I N c o d e .
The same Parental Settings menu is
used to change the PIN code. With the
Set Lock Key line highlighted, press
[SELECT] to display the Set Lock Key
window. This requests the new four-digit
code to be entered twice (for confirmation)
and the new code comes in effect when
you return to the Configuration menu by
pressing [MENU].
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FAVOURITE CHANNELS
There will be some channels that you tend to watch more often and some only occasionally.
Although some duplicate channels you may want to delete from the channel list, others
although not watched frequently, you will not want to do away with altogether. The favourite
mode allows the most-watched channels to accessed more easily, leaving the less-watched
channels accessible but out of the way.
When the favourite mode is activated, the [P+] and [P-] keys cycle through the favourite
channels only and the EPG will list the favourite channels only (other channels can still be
accessed by channel list number or from the Channel List menu screen).
Any channel can be a favourite channel and the Channel List menu is used to label those
channels you want as favourites.
Display the Channel List menu screen by highlighting Channel List on the Main Menu and
pressing [SELECT].
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CHANNEL LIST 1 BBC ONE
1. BBC ONE
2. BBC TWO
3. ITV 8
4. Channel 4
5. BBC THREE
6. Teletext
7. BBC FOUR
8. Sky Travel
9. UKHistory
Select Delete Edit Name Lock Favourites
Function Select Channel Watch More
Use the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] keys to highlight the FAVOURITE button at the base of the
screen and then, in turn, highlight each channel that is required to be a favourite channel,
using the [UP] and [DOWN] keys (and the [PAGE UP] or [PAGE DOWN] keys), and
press [SELECT]. A channel selected as a favourite appears in the main channel list with
a favourites icon against the channel name.
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A channel can have its favourites status removed by repeating this procedure, to
remove the icon. Leave the Channel List menu by pressing [MENU].Once the
required channels have been marked as favourite channels, the favourite mode can be
activated to allow easy access to them. Press the [MENU] key to display the Main Menu,
the [DOWN] key twice to highlight Configuration, and press [SELECT] to display the
Configuration screen. Press the [DOWN] key four times to highlight the Favourite Mode line
and using the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] keys change the setting from Off to On.
When you leave the Configuration menu by pressing [MENU] the favourite mode is
activated. Now, changing channel using the [P+] or [P-] keys will switch to only those
channels marked as favourites in the channel list. Similarly, the on-screen list in the
electronic programme guide contains only the favourite channels.
You can still access all the channels in
the channel list by keying in their channel
list number or by selection from the
Channel List screen. Alternatively you can
switch off the favourite mode from the
Favourite Mode line of the Configuration
menu.
Hint
The favourite mode can only be activated if
one or more channels in the channel list are
marked as favourites. Similarly, if the favourite
status is removed from all the channels in
the Channel List, the favourite mode is turned
off automatically.
PROGRAMME REMINDERS AND TIMERS
With the greatly extended channel choice that digital terrestrial television brings, it
is all too easy to miss a favourite programme. The GDB 6 receiver has
two facilities built in to help you make sure you catch all the TV shows you want.
PROGRAMME REMINDERS
Programme reminders can be set to signal that a programme is about to start when you
are watching another channel. A reminder is set from the Electronic Programme Guide
screen.
Press the [GUIDE] key to display the EPG screen and press [RIGHT] to display the next
programme details in the text window and highlight the name of the next programme in
the list of channels. Press [SELECT] when a programme you want to watch is highlighted
and the reminder icon is displayed against that programme's name.
You can exit the EPG screen in the normal way - pressing [GUIDE], [MENU]. Later,
shortly before the programme is due to start, the receiver will display a reminder on the
screen over the picture of the channel being viewed.
Use the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] keys to highlight the YES or NO buttons as appropriate and
press [SELECT]. If you select the YES button, the receiver switches over to the reminder
channel.
Note:Reminder events are ignored if any timer event is active at that time.
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EVENT TIMER
You can also set a timer to switch the receiver to any channel without your intervention. This
is intended for making video recordings of programmes when you are out. If a single
programme is to be recorded, the receiver can be left switched to the required channel and
the timer set on the VCR. However, if two or more programmes on different channels are to
be recorded then the GDB 6 receiver's own timer is set as well, to select the
required channel when it is needed.
Display the Main Menu by pressing the [MENU] key and highlight and select the Timers line
to display the Timer menu screen. Up to five separate timer events can be set and each is
displayed in the Timer screen, showing the event number, the channel to be selected, the
start time, end time, date and the mode - whether that event is active (and will be acted on)
or not.
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TIMER MENU
No Channel Name Start End Date Mode
1. ITV 1 20:00 21:00 12/05/2003
2. BBC ONE 01:00 01:00 01/01/2003 Inactive
3. BBC ONE 01:00 01:00 01/01/2003 Inactive
4. BBC ONE 01:00 01:00 01/01/2003 Inactive
5. BBC ONE 01:00 01:00 01/01/2003 Inactive
6. BBC ONE 01:00 01:00 01/01/2003 Inactive
Toogle Mode Exit Edit Timer More
To set an event, highlight its mode button using the [UP] or [DOWN] keys and press
[SELECT] to display the timer entry window. Here the five settings of channel name, start
time, end time, date and frequency mode can be set. You can move freely between each
setting using the [UP] and [DOWN] keys. The channel name is set using the [LEFT] or
[RIGHT] keys to display the channel which broadcasts the programme to be recorded.
The start time, end time and date are each set with the number keys on the remote control
in 24-hour format. The frequency mode determines how often the receiver operates this
event and is set with the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] keys to be either Once, Daily, or Weekly.
MENU
SELECT
Active
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Hint
Name: 3.ITV 1
Start: 20:00
End:
Date: 12/05/2003
Mode: Once
Pressing [MENU] or [SELECT] returns to the Timer screen with the settings in place in
the timer event list. The event mode is automatically set to Active and you can now
return to normal viewing (press the [MENU] keys) and at the appointed time the receiver
will switch over to the required channel and at the end of the event, switch the receiver
to standby.
1:00
If an invalid number for the start or end times
or the date is entered, an error message will
appear, which tells you, that the entered
time is not valid.
When the Timer screen is displayed,
any event can be set to be Inactive
(so it will not occur) or the channel,
times and frequency mode altered by
highlighting the event's Mode button
and pressing [SELECT] as before.
You can exit the Timer screen and
return to normal TV viewing by pressing
[MENU].
Hint
If you are watching digital terrestrial TV at the
time the timer event starts, a message is
flashed onto the screen announcing that the
receiver is 'Switching to timer channel' so you
understand what is happening.
RE-INSTALLATION
Although your GDB 6 receiver will not lose its settings or stored
channels when switched off, you may wish to re-install the receiver because you
have moved to a different area with different broadcast frequencies, you wish to
reinstate a channel previously deleted from the channel list, or you want to watch
new channels which have started broadcasting.
Press the [MENU] key to display the Main Menu and using the [UP] or [DOWN] keys,
highlight the Installation line and press [SELECT] to display the Installation Menu.
You can either perform a First Time Installation, effectively resetting the receiver to its
ex-factory condition, or just search for channels.
Installation
Add New Channels Automatic Search
First Time Installation Manual Search
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FIRST TIME INSTALLATION
To reset the receiver, highlight the First Time Installation line in the menu and press
[SELECT]. A warning screen is displayed in case of accidental operation.
Are you sure you want to delete all channels
and settings for First Time Installations?
YesNo
Highlight the YES button with the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] key and press [SELECT] to erase all
the channels and settings and switch the receiver to standby. You can now start again as
detailed in Section 1 - PREPARATION - Tuning In.
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ADD CHANNELS
The GDB 6 receiver can search for channels automatically (searching all the broadcast
frequencies for free-to-air channels) or manually (searching one specified broadcast frequency
only for any channels to be found there).
Press the [MENU] key to display the Main Menu and using the [UP] or [DOWN] keys, highlight
the Installation line and press [SELECT] to display the Installation Menu. Highlight the Add New
Channels line and press [RIGHT] to display the options. Select Automatic Search with the [UP]
or [DOWN] keys and press [SELECT]. A warning message is displayed. This starts the
automatic tuning process as described in Section 1 - PREPARATION - Tuning In, and searches
through all the available broadcast frequencies for free-to-air channels. Previous channels will
be replaced on automatic search.
If, alternatively, from the search options menu the Manual Search line is highlighted and
[SELECT] pressed, the manual search screen is displayed.
Installation
Add New Channels Automatic Search
First Time Installation Manual Search
Do you want to start Automatic Search?
Your previous channel list will be replaced.
YesNo
Highlight the YES button with the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] key and press [SELECT] to start the
automatic search.
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This is for searching for digital channels on
a single broadcast frequency. The frequency
channel number (21-68) is entered in the
box at the top left of the screen and the
received signal level and signal quality can
be observed on the two bar graphs at the
bottom. When [SELECT] is pressed, the
receiver searches that frequency and display
a list of the channels found. Before returning
to the Installation menu.
Again, channels which duplicate those already in the channel list are ignored. However,
the manual channel search will find all channels on the broadcast frequency.
When either search is finished, press the [MENU] key to return to normal broadcast
viewing, to watch the new digital terrestrial television channels found.
Hint
The bar graphs of signal quality and signal
level give a good indication of whether any
channels are likely to be found. If only the
signal level graph shows a high value then
it is likely that an analogue channel occupies
that broadcast frequency. If the signal quality
bar is high as well then it is a digital frequency
and digital channels will probably be found.
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appendix a - safety
POWER
The receiver should be plugged into a 220V to 240V AC, 50-60 Hz supply only.
LEADS
Ensure the power supply lead, and all other leads, are positioned so they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by things placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to the
power lead, where it enters the mains plug and where it comes out of the receiver. Do not
connect or adjust leads when the receiver is plugged in.
TEMPERATURE AND MOISTURE
Do not leave or use the receiver in a hot, cold or humid area. Do not allow the receiver to get
wet - from drips or splashes - as this may be dangerous. Do not place water-filled objects
such as flower vases, on top of the receiver.
VENTILATION
Slots and openings in the receiver's cover are for ventilation. Do not cover or block them as
this could lead to overheating.
CLEANING
Unplug the receiver before it is cleaned. Use a lightly dampened cloth only. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners.
HEAT AND FLAMES
The receiver should not be placed near to naked flames or sources of intense heat, such as
an electric fire. Ensure that no naked flames sources, such as lighted candles, are placed on
top of the Receiver.
LIGHTNING
Unplug your receiver from the wall socket if there is a storm or lightning, or if it is to be unused
for a long time.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
If your receiver needs a replacement part, ensure the person undertaking the repair uses parts
which are specified by the manufacturer or have the same specifications as the original part.
Other parts may cause a fire, electric shock or other hazards.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
Please ensure that exhausted batteries from the remote control handset are disposed of safely.
SERVICING
Ensure the person who services your receiver is qualified to do so. Do not remove the cover
yourself - you could get an electric shock.
We are proud to offer a high-quality product. To keep this level of quality, your receiver should
be serviced at a Goodmans authorised service centre.
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appendix b - specification
GENERAL
Size
Weight
Power consumption
SYSTEM
Processor
Flash memory
SDRAM
MHEG-5 engine
UKEngine
Object carousel support compliant with ISO/IEC 13818-6 and UK DTT Profile
RECEPTION
Frequency range
Signal level
Transmission standards
Demodulation
FEC
Video
Audio
AUDIO R / L
Connector 2 x RCA (R + L)
Output 2 Vrms / Z = 10 k?
REMOTE CONTROL
Operating Distance 10 m Max.
Batteries 2x1.5V (R-03/AAA)
307x210x46mm
1.3 kg
8 W max.
Philips PNX8316
2 Mbyte
16 Mbyte
compliant with ISO/IEC 13522-5 and
Profile1
474-850 MHz
-81dBm
DVB-T, MPEG-2
COFDM with 2K/8K FFT mode
all DVB modes
MP@ML, PAL, 4:3/16:9
MPEG Layer I & II 16 / 22.05 / 24 / 32 / 44..1 / 48kHz
1 Audio right output
2 Audio right input
3 Audio left output
4 Ground
5 Ground
6 Audio left input
7 Blue output
8 Function switching output
9 Ground
10 n/c
11 Green output
VCR SCART
1 Audio right output
2 Audio right input
3 Audio left output
4 Ground
5 Ground
6 Audio left input
7 Blue output
8 Function switching output
9 Ground
10 n/c
If your TV and VCR both have two scart sockets you can connect as follows.
Unplug the aerial lead and connect this to the ANT IN socket on the rear of your receiver.
Connect the aerial lead (supplied) from the LT OUT on the receiver to the ANT IN on the rear of
the VCR. Then connect an aerial lead from the LT OUT on the VCR to the ANT IN socket on the
rear of your TV.
Connect a scart lead from the TV SCART socket on the rear of the receiver to the SCART 1
socket on the rear of the TV.
Connect a scart lead from the VCR SCART to the SCART 1 on the VCR, and connect a scart
lead from the SCART 2 on the VCR to the SCART 2 on the rear of the TV.
You can now record digital terrestrial television programmes by selecting SCART 1 on the VCR.
The VCR will also be able to record analogue television channels in the usual way. Both live and
recorded digital terrestrial television programmes can be viewed on the TV by selecting the TV's
AV input.
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appendix c - connecting a vcr
If the VCR has only one SCART socket, you can connect the equipment as follows:
In this case, recording digital terrestrial television programmes is as above but both live and
recorded digital terrestrial television programmes are watched at a lesser quality via the TV's
aerial input only.
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appendix d troubleshooting guide
If you experience problems with the GDB 6 receiver or its installation, in the first
instance please read carefully the relevant sections of this User Guide and this Troubleshooting
section. If this does not help you solve the problem, you can phone the Goodmans Help Line
on 0 870 8730080.
Problem
Standby light not lit
No signal found
No picture or sound
Scrambled channel message
No response to remote control
Forgotten channel lock code
Forgotten menu lock code
The remote control will not
operate your GDB 6
receiver
Possible cause
Mains lead unplugged
Mains fuse blown
Aerial is disconnected
Aerial is damaged/misaligned
Out of digital signal area
Tuned to digital teletext channel
Channel is scrambled
Receiver off
Handset not aimed correctly
Front panel obstructed
Handset batteries exhausted
(1) The batteries in your
remote control need replacing
(2) There is an obstruction
blocking the signal path
between the remote control
and the receiver
What to do
Check mains lead
Check fuse
Check aerial lead
Check aerial
Check with dealer
Retune to another channel
Select alternative channel
Plug in and turn on receiver
Aim handset at front panel
Check for obstructions
Replace handset batteries
Re-install channels to cancel
channel lock
Contact help line
(1) Replace the batteries
(2) Check that there is
nothing in the way of the path
between the remote control
and the receiver
After moving the GDB 6
receiver to another
room you find you are no
longer able to receive the
digital reception
Please do not use a normal
passive antenna (do not short
circuit the ANT IN connector)
while Antenna Power Supply
setting is ON. This may cause
breakdown in your DVB-T receiver.
After you turn the receiver to
Standby mode, please note that
you have to wait 10 seconds, before
you turn it on again.
The aerial feed former new
point may come through a
distribution system which may
reduce the digital signal now
received by the GDB 6
receiver
Try a direct feed from the
antenna
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