Goodmans GDB8 Operating Instruction

GDB8

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before operating this unit,

Please read this user manual carefully

HELPLINE PHONE NUMBER 08708730080

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

This symbol means that this power adaptor is double insulated. An earth connection is not required. HELPLINE PHONE NUMBER 08708730080

WARNING

Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC Adaptor, and never alter the Power Supply Cables or plugs as exposure to electric shock hazards could result. Always contact an authorised service provider, if repair or replacement is required.

WARNING

Always use the AC Adaptor that has been provided with your digital receiver. Bodily injury or property damage could occur as a result of the use of an unauthourised and incompatible AC Adaptor.

Never attempt to connect or disconnect the power plug of either the AC adaptor or the

socket

DC with damp or wet hands. Connecting or disconnecting the power plug with

damp or wet hands could result in an electric shock.

WARNING

This equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

WARNING

Never leave an open container, such as a cup or glass, containing a liquid near theAC Adaptor. Spilled liquid coming in contact with the AC Adaptor could cause a fire or electric shock. Always unplug the power plug from an outlet by grasping the power plug itself. Never pull on the Power Supply Cable to disconnect the Power Supply Cable from an outlet. Pulling on the Power Supply Cable could cause a fire or electric shock as a result of damage to the Power Supply Cable. Never use a worn or damaged AC Adaptor Power Supply Cable or plug, or a worn or damaged extension cord or plug. The use of a worn or damaged Power Supply Cable or plug could result in electric shock or fire.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (continued)

CAUTION

Never place an AC Adaptor on a wooden surface (or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat) while it is in use, since its surface temperature increases during normal use. Always rest it on a suitable heat-insulating material. Never cover the AC Adaptor with any object while it is in use, and never place it adjacent to a heat source. An excessive temperature increase could detrimentally affect its performance. Never place a Power Supply Cable near a heat source, as damage to the cord or to its insulation could result.

CAUTION

Never bend or twist a Power Supply Cable, and never pull on a Power Supply Cable in an attempt to remove a plug from an outlet. Always grasp the plug directly when unplugging a Power Supply Cable to avoid causing any damage to the cord. Never plug theAC Adaptor into an overloaded multiple outlet, power strip or surge protector to prevent blowing a fuse or tripping a circuit breaker. Never place heavy objects on a Power Supply Cable, as that could result in damage to the cord.

Always confirm that the AC Adaptor plug (and the extension cord and plug, if any) have been fully inserted into the socket, to assure a safe and secure electrical connection.

CAUTION

The following marking is printed on the bottom housing.

Location and Handing

Air vents are provided in the cabinet to prevent excessive temperatures inside the unit. Do not

place this unit in c

losed spaces, cover it, or otherwise block the vents.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (continued)

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Do not place this unit in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.

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Keep this unit away from strong magnetic objects.

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Do not insert or drop anything into this unit through the air vents as this could cause

serious damage, possibly resulting in fire.

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Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on this unit. In the event that

liquid should enter the cabinet, unplug this unit immediately and contact the retailer immediately.

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Do not remove the cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in electric

shock and / or damage to the unit.

Nonuse Periods

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When the unit is not being used, turn the unit off.

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When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be unplugged from the

household AC outlet.

On adjusting volume

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Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion with very low level inputs or no

audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level portion is played.

Service

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Do not attempt to service the unit yourself.

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Please refer any service to a qualified service engineer.

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Contents

In the box

AV Switching

Over Air Download

Your Digital Receiver

Remote Control Handset

Remote Control Keys

1. Preparation

Connections 10

Switching on 11

Tuning in 11

2. Everyday Operation

Changing Channels 14

Information Banner 14

Channel List 16

Electronic Programme Guide 17

Audio Control 20

Digital Teletext 22

Widescreen 23

Subtitle 23

3. Advanced Operation

Configuring Your Receiver 24

Editing The Channel List 26

Channel and Menu Protection 29

Favourite Channels 31

Programme Reminders and Timers 33

Re-installation 35

Appendix A Safety

Appendix B Specification

Appendix C Connection a VCR

Appendix D Troubleshooting Guide

In the box

Inside your GDB8 receiver package you should have :

This user guide Quick start guide GDB8 digital terrestrial television receiver 12V DC power adaptor Remote control remote control Set of batteries for the handset Aerial Loopthrough cable SCART cable

AV Switching

If after connecting the GDB8 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 Installation” screen.

Over Air Download(OAD)

To ensure that your digital receiver always has the most up-to-date information, please ensure that after use it is turned to standby. The GDB8 will automatically power up at 3AM each day and search for any new updates which may be broadcast and will download any relevant updates found automatically. This operation will normally take approximately 30 seconds.

If you have an important recording to make at 3AM which must not be interrupted, then you can disable the auto OAD search by performing the following:

1.Press MENU button and using the UP/DOWN buttons highlight “Settings” and press the SELECT button,

2.Use the UP and DOWN button to highlight “Configuration” and press the SELECT button,

3.Use the UP and DOWN button to highlight “Receiver Upgrade” and press the SELECT button,

4.Using the LEFT/RIGHT button change "AUTO UPGRADE" option from On to Off,

5.Press SELECT and 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 On otherwise your GDB8 will not be updated if there are any OAD broadcasts.

Front

Rear

Remote Sensor

Your Digital Receiver

Bi-color LED

Green LED

IR SignalIndicator

(Green forOn, Red forstandby)

Reset Button

Aerial In

RF Loop-throughout

VCR SCARTSOCKET TV SCARTSOCKET

Audio output (Left/Right)

12V DCADAPTOR

Service Port (Production line useonly)

SOCKET

Remote Control Handset

-NOTE- The numbers in the brackets relate to the numbers shown in the table on the next page.

Remote Control Keys

KEY FUNCTION

1. Standby

2. Mute

3. TV/VCR

4. Menu

5. Up, Down, Left, Right

6. Select

7. Numerical keys

8. Guide

9. Volume UP/DOWN

10.Prog UP/DOWN

11.Pause

12.FAV

13.Red/Page Up

14.Green/Page down

15.Yellow

16.Blue

17.Wide

18.i

19.Text

20.Exit

21.Subtitle

Turn the receiver on and off

Mute/unmute the audio output

Switch the output from the TV SCART on the rear of the

unit between Digital and the input from the VCR SCART

Display the main menu or exit menus or switch

between available EPG guides

Move between menu items

Make selection in a menu

Change channels / enter PIN code / enter numbers

Display and exit the electronic programme guide

Adjust the audio volume

Change programmes

Freeze the TV programme and show it as a picture, the

sound output continues. Please note: This does not

stop the broadcast and will not show the programme

for the duration that the picture is paused.

Cycle through the available favourites lists.

Select Red Option in digital teletext/menu option;

croll up a page in menu or channel list

Select the green option in digital teletext/menu option

Scroll down a page in menu or channel list

Select the yellow option in digital teletext/menu option

Select the blue option in digital teletext/menu option

Select Screen Format

Display the i-bar

Enter and exit digital teletext

Turn the subtitle on and off

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Preparation

Connections

Place your GDB8 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. 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 the manual for guidance.

Connect the aerial cable (supplied) from the LT OUT

Preparation (continued)

If you have a VCR or other equipment connected to your television, please connect the receiver as described here and refer to Appendix C later when satisfied that the receiver is functioning normally.

Finally, plug the supplied DC power adaptor into the mains outlet and connect the other end to the GDB8 DC IN socket. When the GDB8 is first turned on, the STD LED on the front panel will turn red to show that it is in standby. Remove the battery compartment cover from the rear of the remote control handset by lifting the catch at one side. Insert two AAA sized batteries, taking care to observe the correct orientation as marked on the inside of the compartment. Replace the compartment cover back on the remote.

Switching on

Turn on your TV set and select to use its SCART input (with the AV button, or similar, on the television remote control). Press the STANDBY key on the GDB8 remote control handset. The STD LED indicator will turn green and the receiver menu will be seen on the TV screen. The green SIGNAL LED on the front panel will flash every time it receives a signal from the remote control handset (this indicator will also flash when remote controls for other equipment are used, this is normal and not a fault with the unit). If you do not see the receiver's menu on the television screen, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide in Appendix D.

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 select the type of TV set that is connected to the GDB8 receiver. Press the LEFT or RIGHT keys on the remote control handset to switch the selection on the screen to show either 16:9, if you have a 16:9 or widescreen TV, or 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.

Preparation (continued)

Using the LEFT or RIGHT keys on the remote control, make sure that the YES button is highlighted and press the SELECT key to start the automatic search.

The GDB8 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 may take several minutes.

When the search is finished, the first channel of the channel list and the information banner will be displayed. You can now watch digital terrestrial television.

If no digital terrestrial television broadcasts are found, the receiver will display a “NO SIGNAL” message.

Hint

Depending on the reception conditions in your location, you may find repeated names in the list of channels. 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 deleted from the

receiver later, as described in

section3-advancedoperation editing the channel list.

You should then refer to the troubleshooting guide in Appendix D to establish the cause of the problem.

When you have finished watching digital terrestrial TV, please

to standby mode save , and reduce power consumption.

STANDBY key on the remote control handset. t powered up continuously, even when the television is turned off, without harm to the television or itself.

to the last viewed channel and volume setting

The receiver can be returned to standby by pressing the

Still he GDB8 receiver can remain

switch the receiver

Hint

In standby, the GDB8 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 your money). You will not have to re-install the receiver when it is turned on again.

Everyday Operation (continued)

There are great many keys used in different situations while using the GDB8 receiver. Many of the menu screens displayed by the receiver have reminders as which keys can do what, at the base of the screen. In addition, many screens have further help available when the i key is pressed, as prompted at the bottom right of the screen.

Changing channels

You can select the channel you wish to watch in through the channel list, selection by number, from the onscreen channel list, and using the electronic programme guide (EPG).

To move through the channel list, press the Prog + or Prog - keys on the remote control. Pressing the key will select the channel next in the channel list. Pressing the key will select the previous channel in the list.

Pressing the Prog + key when the last channel in the list is being viewed will select the first channel. Similarly, pressing the Prog - 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 number. Channel numbers are entered using the numerical keys on the remote control handset and can be up to three digits long.

Prog -

Prog +

Hint

The channel numbers are assigned by the broadcasters. Because not all channels are broadcast free-toair 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 18.

one of four ways: stepping

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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