Grundig GUDB20USB3 User Manual

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GUDB20USB3 Digital Box Instruction Manual

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Digital TV

Contents

IMPORTANT: Use of any electrical equipment should be undertaken with care.

Please read the safety section on page 43 before using your Digital Box. This appliance is for household use only.

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

What’s in the box?

Digital box Remote control 2 batteries (AA/LR06)

SCART cable

User guide Quick-start guide

The Freeview+ digital TV recorder gives you up to 48 digital TV channels which you can pause, record and rewind at the touch of a button (requires a USB stick not supplied). And the real plus is that there is no subscription or contract in sight. For more information on FREEVIEW, and to check reception in your area please visit www.freeview.co.uk

RF (coaxial) cable

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AC mains adaptor

Your Digital Box ....................... 4

Front panel Rear panel

Your remote control ................ 5

Connecting up ......................... 6

Getting connected Other connections

Getting started ..................... 7-8

Install batteries in remote Using your digital box for the first time Inserting USB flash devices

Basic features .................. 10-19

Using standby Changing channels Volume control Programme guide Now and next information Pause live TV Instant record Record live TV Managing clashes Alternative recording Record using the programme guide Series record Split programme Play Fast-forward a recording Rewind a recording Skip Pause playback Stop playback Delete a recording Schedule record summary Schedule reports Using audio description Using subtitles Using digital text Help pages

Advanced features ........... 21-31

Favourites Parental control Censorship Accessibility set-up Using the main menu Recording schedules Using a VCR/DVD with your digital box Managing your recorded programmes Recorded programme icons Copy Search recorded programmes Sort by name or by date Rename a recording Channel organiser TV set-up Setting the viewing standard General set-up

Device management ........32-34

Free Space Capacity Status Formatting Compatible devices and formats Lights on the front of the digital box

Retuning instructions ...... 35-36

Retune channels

Troubleshooting ...............37-41

Understanding the messages on your digital box General problem solving

Specifications ....................... 42

Digital TV switchover

Your digital box01

Your remote control 02

Front panel

Power On/Off LED flashes green and red when remote control is activated

Rear panel

Aerial Input. Connect the aerial to this socket

RF output. Connect the supplied RF cable to the TV.

USB • Green LED On when ready, flashes when playing

AUX Scart for connection to a VCR or a DVD Recorder

USB •• Green LED On when ready, flashes when playing

USB • Red LED On when recording, flashes when copying

USB ••• Green LED On when ready, flashes when playing

USB •• Red LED On when recording, flashes when copying

TV Scart Connection to TV

USB ••• Red LED On when recording, flashes when copying

5 Volt DC Input

[�] Switches the receiver on

and off (into standby).

[MUTE] Turns the digital box

volume off and on.

[SWAP] Switches between

the channel you’re watching and the channel you were previously watching.

[VOL + –] Increases or

lowers the digital box volume.

[pqtu] Moves

around the on-screen menus.

[MENU] Enters and exits the

main menu screen.

[GUIDE] Shows the TV

guide, also called electronic Programme guide (EPG).

[EXIT] Exits the menu system

and goes back to the last programme you were watching.

[ ] [REWIND] Backward

search through a recorded programme.

[ ] [PAUSE] Pauses live TV

and starts recording. Pauses a recording or playback.

[ ] [STOP] Stops a

recording or playback.

[0 to 9] Selects channels

and enters your PIN.

[AD] Switches audio

description on and off.

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HELP

[HELP] Enters and exits the

help screen.

[TEXT] Gives digital teletext,

where available.

[TV/AV] Selects the TV input

channels.

[P + –] Goes up and down

the channel list.

[OK] Selects the options on

the on-screen menu.

[INFO] Gives programme

information on the TV screen.

[•] Selects USB1 port. Instant

record to USB device in port 1.

[••] Selects USB2 port.

Instant record to USB device in port 2.

[•••] Selects USB3 port.

Instant record to USB device in port 3.

[ ] [FAST FORWARD]

Forward search through a recorded programme.

[®] [RECORD] Opens the

‘select device’ menu to record current programme.

[u] [PLAY] Opens the

recorded programmes list.

[RGYB BUTTONS]

The red, green, yellow and blue buttons change or go to different options when on the digital text pages. Also used for menu navigation.

[SUB] Switches subtitles on

and off.

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Getting started 04

Getting connected

Connecting to the TV with SCART

Aerial lead

RF cable

Other connections

Connecting to the TV and DVD recorder with SCART

Aerial lead

RF cable

SCART cable*

SCART cable

DVD/RECORDER

RF cable*

Install batteries in remote

Remove the battery cover. Insert two size AA batteries so that the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks on the batteries match the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks inside the unit. Replace the battery cover.

Plug in and switch on

Insert the Digital Box mains plug into a mains socket. The standby light on the front will come on. Switch your TV on.

Using your digital box for the first time

Press [�] on the remote control. The green power light should light up on the front panel of the digital box.

Press [OK] on your remote control to begin searching for digital channels.

* Not included in the box

If you cannot see the picture, go to the trouble shooting section of this guide.

You will then be asked to select your television type – normal or wide screen.

Use [t] and [u] to select.

Press [OK] to accept.

If your aerial has been correctly inserted.

Press [OK] to continue.

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Usually, the search will take between two and five minutes, depending on the digital TV service in your area. In some areas it may take longer (five to seven minutes).

As channels are found, their names are listed on the TV screen.

When the scan has finished, the digital box will automatically switch to the first channel in the list.

The receiver may pick up channels from more than one region and you will be asked to select the region you want to watch channels from.

ress [p] and [q] to select and [OK]

• P to choose.

You can now explore and enjoy the channels available on your digital TV service.

Inserting USB flash devices

You can insert a USB device at any time.

Recommended USB flash device: USB2.0 HS (high speed) formatted as FAT32 is compatible and should be used to ensure the best user experience. Please insert a suitable device. Read the ‘Compatible devices and formats’ section on page 33.

First make sure the digital box is positioned over a stable and even surface.

Insert the flash device into one of the USB ports labelled [•], [••] and [•••]. Look at the image below for guidance.

After a few seconds the green light next to the port should turn on indicating the USB device has been inserted correctly and is in ‘ready’ status.

You can now record, play and copy to this device.

If the light does not turn on, the device is faulty, unformatted or is not a suitable device.

Don’t Forget! When inserting a USB

device you may want to place one hand on top of the digital box to ensure it doesn’t move.

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Don’t Forget! Press and hold [p] or [q]

to move a page up and a page down.

Don’t Forget! Press and hold [p] or [q]

to move a page up and a page down.

Don’t Forget! Scheduled recordings will

not take place if the box is switched off at the mains.

Don’t Forget! Scheduled recordings will

not take place if the box is switched off at the mains.

Using standby

When you’re not watching TV, you should set your digital box to standby.

To do this

Press [�] to switch between on (green

light on) and standby (red light on).

If no recordings are scheduled in the next 2 hours after 10 seconds the digital box will go into low power mode. This is to save energy. The red light will turn off.

To come out of low power mode press [�].

Whilst the box wakes up you will see the following message. This takes a few seconds.

The green light will turn on and so will the digital box.

The box will automatically wake from low power mode every 2 hours and check for scheduled recordings. The red light will be on during this time.

After 2 hrs. 59 min. of inactivity the box will automatically go into low power mode.

A message will appear on screen before this occurs. To cancel press [RED].

If you plan to leave your digital box unattended for a long time, put the digital box on standby and wait 20 seconds before switching it off at the mains.

Changing channels

Press [CH+] or [CH-] on your remote control to move through the channels.

The [SWAP] button lets you keep an eye on two TV channels by switching between the programme you are watching and the programme you were previously watching. So you can ‘hop’ between the two channels.

To view a channels list

Press [OK] when watching live TV to display list of all channels.

To highlight a channel press [p] or [q].

Press [OK] to view.

To choose a particular channel

Press one of the buttons [0] to [9] then press [OK].

To select two or three digit channels (10 to 999), press the number buttons you need after each other, then press [OK].

If you do not press [OK], the digital box will change to the selected channel after about one second.

Volume control

Press [Vol+] to raise the volume and

[Vol-] to lower the volume of your digital

box.

Programme guide

The Programme guide shows a full list of channels and programmes that are available for the next eight days.

Using the programme guide

Press the [guide] button.

Press [p] or [q] to move through the

list of channels.

To move through the programmes press

[t] and [u].

To move forwards one day, press [blue].

To move backwards, press [yellow].

To preview a current programme in

the small inset screen, highlight the programme and press [info].

To see a favourites list, press [green].

To record the selected programme press

the [®] button.

To select a device press [•], [••] or

[•••] or use [t] and [u] then press [OK].

The programme will be highlighted in red.

To set a reminder, highlight a future

programme and press [green].

To watch a current programme, highlight

the programme and press [OK].

To exit the programme guide without

changing channel, press [exit], [guide] or the [red] button.

Reminder

The reminder feature makes sure you never miss your favourite programmes.

When you set a reminder for a programme, there will be a reminder message on screen when the programme starts.

To set a reminder

Press the [guide] button.

To set a reminder, highlight a future

programme and press [green].

The programme will be highlighted in green.

To watch a reminder programme

When the reminder message appears press the [red] button to cancel or [OK] to watch it.

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Don’t Forget! When watching a paused

programme. Fast-forwarding through the adverts is a good way of catching up with the live broadcast.

Don’t Forget! While recording it is also

possible to watch a previously recorded programme.

Don’t Forget! While recording it is also

possible to watch a previously recorded programme.

Now and next information

Now and next gives you information on the current and next programmes on each channel.

To open the now and next menu press

[info]. This shows information on the

programme showing now.

If subtitles are available the sub icon will appear.

To see information on the programme

showing next, press [u].

To change the channel you want

information for press [p] or [q].

To watch the highlighted channel press

[OK].

To exit the now and next menu without

changing channel press [exit].

To show the name and duration of the programme showing now.

Pause live TV

Pause live TV, lets you pause a programme that you are watching and continue watching it later.

To pause live TV

While watching TV, press [PAUSE].

This will freeze the picture and sound.

The ‘Recorded programme’ banner will be displayed, indicating how long the programme has been paused. The remainder of the programme is automatically recorded onto the USB device inserted with the most available free space.

To continue watching a paused programme

Press [PLAY].

To go back to watching live TV

Press [STOP].

Paused programmes will appear on the ‘recorded programmes list’ like all other recordings.

Instant record

Instant record, lets you record the channel you’re watching at the touch of a button.

Press [•], [••] or [•••] to start recording.

The programme will be recorded onto the device selected.

If no device is inserted or the device selected does not have enough free space for the recording the ‘device selection’ menu will open.

To select a device press [•], [••] or

[•••] or use [p] and [q] then press the [OK] button to begin recording.

Record live TV

To record a programme that you’re watching or that is about to start.

Press the [®] button. The ‘device

selection’ menu will open.

To select a device press [•], [••] or

[•••] or use [p] and [q] then press

the [OK] button to begin recording.

To cancel press [RED]

If [OK] is not pressed within 30 seconds, the recording menu will clear and the recording will be cancelled.

To stop/cancel a recording

Press the [STOP] button and follow the

on-screen instructions.

Press [u] when watching live TV.

Follow the on screen instructions -as above

- to view information on other channels or

watch another channel.

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Don’t Forget! If the programme

you want to record clashes with a scheduled series, pressing [BLUE] will cancel recording all the episodes in the series schedule..

Don’t Forget! If the programme

you want to record clashes with a scheduled series, pressing [BLUE] will cancel recording all the episodes in the series schedule..

Managing clashes

If the programme you want to record clashes with another programme or series scheduled the ‘recording clash’ screen will show the clash.

Use [p] and [q] to select.

Press [RED] to cancel the recording you are scheduling.

Press [BLUE] to cancel the clashing schedule.

When you have cancelled the clash press

[OK] to schedule..

Alternative recording

If the programme you want to record clashes at the time you are setting the recording but is free at another time, possibly on another channel, the recording will be scheduled.

icon will show an alternative schedule

The

is booked.

Record using the programme guide

The easiest way to schedule a recording is by using the programme guide. This lets you review 8 days of programmes and quickly choose the ones you wish to record.

Record using the programme guide

Press the [GUIDE] button.

Press [p, q, t, u] to highlight the

programme you want to record.

Press [•], [••] or [•••] to set a

recording on the selected device.

Press the [®] button.

The ‘device selection’ bar will be displayed.

To select a device press [•], [••] or

[•••] or use [t] and [u] then press

the [OK] button to set a recording.

The chosen programme will be highlighted in red, marked ‘Recording schedule’.

To cancel press [RED].

and will be added to your

Series record

If the programme you want to record is part of a series you can set to record the entire series when setting a recording.

Press [GREEN] to record an entire series.

icon will show a series schedule is

The

booked.

The ‘schedule screen’ will show any clashes in your schedule over the next 8 days and allow you to save your schedule.

Use [p] and [q] to select.

Press [RED] to cancel the recording you are scheduling.

Press [BLUE] to cancel the clashing schedule.

Press [OK] to save the schedule.

Split programme

If the programme you are scheduling is split, for example either side of the news, the schedule will be set to record after the break.

The recording is scheduled.

icon will indicate the rest of the

In the ‘Recorded library’ the programme will appear split - as more than one recording.

Play

To watch a recorded programme

Press [PLAY].

To select a device press [•], [••] or

[•••] or use [t] and [u].

Use [p] or [q] to select the programme

you want to watch.

Press [OK] or [PLAY] to start playback.

Use [p] or [q] to select a play option.

Press [OK] or [PLAY] to start playback.

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Fast-forward a recording

While watching a recording, you can fastforward through the programme.

To fast-forward

Press [FAST-FORWARD].

Press [FAST-FORWARD] again to step up through the fast-forward speeds (x3, x6, x12, x24, x48).

Slow down the speed of fast-forward by pressing the [REWIND] button.

Fast-forward will continue until you press [PLAY], [PAUSE] or [STOP] or until you reach the end of the recording. When you reach the end of the recording, the ‘Recorded library’ will open.

If you are fast forwarding a paused programme, when you reach the end you will go back to watching live TV.

Rewind a recording

While watching a recording, you can rewind through the programme.

To rewind

Press [REWIND].

Press [REWIND] again to step up through

the rewind speeds (x3, x6, x12, x24, x48).

Slow down the speed of rewind by

pressing the [FAST-FORWARD] button.

Rewind will continue until you press

[PLAY], [PAUSE] or [STOP] or until you

reach the beginning of the recording, when it will pause.

Skip

Whilst watching a recording you can skip forward (through adverts for example) in 30 second, 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10 minute blocks.

To set the Skip duration:

Press [MENU], highlight ‘System set-up’ and press [OK].

Highlight ‘Recorded programme’ option and press [OK].

Highlight ‘Skip duration’ and press [OK].

Use [t] and [u] to change the skip duration.

To skip

Press [u] once to skip forward by the set ‘Skip duration’. (If, for example, you set the record duration to 2 minutes it will skip forward by 2 minutes. Alternatively, press [t] once to skip back by 2 minutes.

Press [u] twice to skip forward 4 minutes and so on.

Pause playback

To pause a recording you are watching

press [PAUSE]. You can then press [PLAY] to resume playback, or choose one of the other playback options: fast-forward, rewind or stop.

During pause press [BLUE] to use slow-

motion.

Stop playback

To stop a recording you are watching

press [STOP].

Delete a recording

Press [PLAY] to enter the ‘recorded library’

Press [•], [••] or [•••] or use [t] and

[u] to select a device.

Use [p] and [q] to highlight the recording

you want to delete and then press [BLUE].

The DELETE icon will appear next to the recording you want to delete.

Press [OK].

The ‘Confirm Delete’ menu will open.

To cancel deletion, press [RED].

To confirm deletion, press [BLUE].

Schedule record summary

The ‘Schedule record summary’ works out how many recordings you have scheduled with in a time frame and how much recording space is needed for each USB device. It allows you to view 24 hrs. and 8 days of scheduled recordings.

Using the Schedule Record Summary

Press [MENU].

Press [q] to highlight ‘Recording planner’

and press [OK].

Press [q] to highlight ‘Schedule record

summary’ and press [OK].

Press [t] and [u] to select the time

period you want to view.

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Don’t Forget! Digital text does not work

when recording.

Don’t Forget! Digital text does not work

when recording.

Schedule reports

The ‘schedule reports’ screen lists any scheduled recordings that have not been booked because of a clash. It list future and past attempted schedules.

To view the ‘schedule reports’ screen:

Press [MENU].

Press [q] to highlight ‘Recording planner’

and press [OK].

Press [q] to highlight ‘Schedule reports’

and press [OK].

Press [p] and [q] to select a

programme. Information about why the recording did or will not happen will appear above.

Press [RED] to exit.

Freeview Plus checks schedules and if possible fixes clashes on a regular basis.

Using audio description

Many programmes are broadcast with audio description.

To set-up audio description

Press [menu].

Press [3] or use [q] to highlight

‘Accessibility set-up’ and press [OK].

Use [q] to highlight ‘Audio description’.

Use [t] and [u] to select the language

you want, then press [OK].

Using subtitles

Many programmes are broadcast with subtitles.

To set-up subtitles

Press [menu].

Press [3] or use [q] to highlight

‘Accessibility set-up’ and press [OK].

Use [q] to highlight ‘Subtitles’.

Use [t] and [u] to select the language

you want, then press [OK].

To switch subtitles on and off

Press [sub] on your remote control.

Some programmes are broadcast in more than one language. When alternative languages are available, they will be displayed in the ‘audio’ menu.

Using digital text

Your digital box gives you access to digital text and teletext.

Digital text and teletext services vary depending on the country and channel. Check with your retailer or TV guide for more information about the services available.

To see the text service on the channel you

are watching, press [text].

Depending on the service, you can see

these pages by typing in the page number or by using the coloured buttons on your remote control. See the on-screen instructions for which buttons to press.

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.

On some channels digital text is used as well as, or instead of a picture. In this case, you might need to wait a few more seconds for the information to load.

When a clash occurs Freeview Plus will attempt to find an alternative showing for the schedule or clashing programme.

If an alternative is found a recording will be scheduled and marked

If no alternative is found the schedule attempt will appear in the ‘schedule reports’.

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Help pages

The help pages give you advice and information on many of the features of this digital box.

To get to the help pages press the [help]

button.

To select a help topic press one of the

buttons [1] to [8].

To go back to the index page press [0].

To go to the screen being described on the

help pages press [blue].

To go back to the help page press the

[help] button.

To go back to the previous screen you

were on in the menu press the [red] button.

To exit the help pages press the [exit]

button.

Favourites

The favourites list lets you move up and down a list of channels, ignoring the channels you rarely or never watch.

To watch a channel that is not on your favourites list, you must type its number using the number buttons, or disable the favourites list, because [p] and [q] will skip over any channels that are not in the favourites list you are watching.

Creating your favourites list

Press [menu].

Press [4] or use [q] to highlight the

‘Favourites’ option and press [OK].

Press [green] to create a new list.

Press [yellow] to edit the list.

Use [p] and [q] to highlight the

channels you want to add and press [OK] to add each channel. You can have up to 20 channels in your favourites list.

To switch Favourites On

Press [menu].

Highlight Favourites and press [OK].

At the next screen again highlight

favourites and press [OK].

Favourites are now enabled.

To switch Favourites Off

Repeat above operation but select OFF then press the [OK] button. Favourites will be switched off.

Editing your list

Press [menu].

Press [4] or use [q] to highlight the

‘Favourites’ option and press [OK].

To delete a channel from your favourites list

Highlight the favourites list and then press

the [yellow] button.

Use [u] to select the stored favourite

channels and [p] and [q] to highlight the channel you want to delete.

Press the [blue] button to delete the

channel.

To change the order of a list of favourite channels

Highlight the favourites list and press the

[yellow] button.

Use [u] to select the stored favourite

channels and [p] and [q] to highlight the channel you want to move.

Press the [green] button.

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Don’t Forget! The censorship option

only works when the broadcaster gives censorship information.

Don’t Forget! The censorship option

only works when the broadcaster gives censorship information.

your digital box to standby and then turn it back on.

problem solving section of this document.

your digital box to standby and then turn it back on.

problem solving section of this document.

Use [p] and [q] to move the

highlighted channel up or down the favourite list.

Press [OK] to confirm the change.

To delete your favourites list

Highlight the list and press [blue].

Parental control

The parental control feature allows you to lock or unlock programmes or change the censorship options (where available) using a PIN.

To enter the Parental control menu

Press [menu] to open the main menu.

Press [5] or use [q] to highlight the

‘System set-up’ option and press [OK].

Press [2] or use [q] to highlight ‘Channel

set-up’ then press [OK].

Press [2] or use [q] to highlight ‘Parental

control’ then press [OK].

Censorship

In the parental control menu

Highlight ‘Parental control’.

Press [1] or use [t] and [u] to change

the censorship level.

These settings affect the whole service on your digital box.

Parental control options

will block all channels.

‘4 to 18’ will block programmes with an age rating of and over what you have selected.

Off will not block any channels.

When a programme is blocked by the parental control set-up, you can watch the programme by entering your PIN.

Changing your PIN

In the ‘Parental control’ menu

Highlight ‘Change PIN’ and press [OK].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Lock and unlock individual channels

In the parental control menu

Highlight ‘Lock and unlock channels’ and

press [OK].

Use [p] or [q] to highlight the channel

you want to lock or unlock.

Press [OK] to move between the lock and

unlock settings.

Type in your PIN (the default PIN is 0000).

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Don’t Forget! If your selected audio

language is not available, the broadcast default language will be used.

Don’t Forget! If your selected audio

language is not available, the broadcast default language will be used.

Don’t Forget! The quickest way to get to

the submenus is by pressing the number buttons [1 - 5] on your remote control.

Don’t Forget! The quickest way to get to

the submenus is by pressing the number buttons [1 - 5] on your remote control.

Accessibility set-up

Accessibility set-up lets you select and change the settings of subtitles and the audio language or the current programme.

Using button press beep

When button press beep is switched on, the digital box will beep once every time a button is pressed.

To set-up button press beep

Press [menu].

Press [3] or use [q] to highlight

‘Accessibility set-up’ and press [OK].

Press [3] or use [q] to highlight ‘Button

press beep’.

Use [t] and [u] to switch button press

beep off or choose a volume level (low, medium or high), then press [OK].

The volume keys will not beep when ‘Button press beep’ is activated.

Using audio language

Some programmes are broadcast in more than one language. You can set your preferred audio language in the ‘audio language’ menu.

To set-up audio language

Press [menu].

Press [3] or use [q] to highlight

‘Accessibility set-up’ and press [OK].

Press [4] or use [q] to highlight ‘audio

language’.

Use [t] and [u] to select the language

you want, then press [OK].

Using audio description volume

To adjust the volume level of audio description.

Press [menu].

Press [3] or use [q] to highlight

‘Accessibility set-up’ and press [OK].

Use [q] or press [5] to highlight ‘audio

description volume’.

Use [t] and [u] to choose a volume

level (-5 to 5), then press [OK].

Using the main menu

The main menu lets you choose and change a wide range of your digital box’s features.

To go to the main menu, press [menu].

Use [p] or [q] to highlight a submenu.

Press [OK] to enter.

The menu options

1 Recorded library – lets you save, rename,

delete or watch your recorded programmes.

2 Recording planner – lets you schedule a recording and view a schedule record summary.

3 Accessibility set-up – lets you select and change the settings of subtitles and the audio language or the current programme.

4 Favourites – helps you move quickly between your favourite TV channels. You can have up to 10 favourites lists.

5 System set-up – lets you change how programmes are displayed on your TV, organise channels, set controls on what channels you can watch, check important information about the quality of the signal and manage your USB devices.

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Don’t Forget! Your digital box must be on

the channel you want to record for the full length of the recording.

Don’t Forget! Your digital box must be on

the channel you want to record for the full length of the recording.

Don’t Forget! A quick way to open the

‘Recorded library’ is to press [PLAY].

Don’t Forget! A quick way to open the

‘Recorded library’ is to press [PLAY].

Don’t Forget! To exit the ‘Recorded library’

at any time press [EXIT].

Don’t Forget! To exit the ‘Recorded library’

at any time press [EXIT].

Recording schedules

Press [MENU].

Press [q] to highlight ‘Recording planner’

and press [OK].

Press [q] to highlight ‘Recording

schedules’ and press [OK].

Press [q] to highlight a schedule.

Press [BLUE] to delete a scheduled

recording.

Press [INFO] to view the ‘Schedule info’.

This shows the next 8 days of scheduled recordings and any clashes.

Using a VCR/DVD with your digital box

To record and watch a digital channel

Select the digital channel you want to

record.

Select the digital box channel on your VCR

or DVD, and press record or set your recording timer.

Managing your recorded programmes

Recordings are managed in the ‘Recorded library’. Your digital box lists the recordings on the devices inserted. It gives information about each programme, its duration and when it was recorded.

To view the Recorded library

Press [MENU], highlight ‘Recorded library’

and press the [OK] button.

To select a device press [•], [••] or

[•••] or use [t] and [u].

Recorded programme icons

Icons may be displayed to the right of the programmes in the ‘Recorded library’.

This is what they mean

The recording is currently playing.

This recording has been marked for

deletion.

This recording has been marked for copy.

This programme is being recorded.

The horizontal bar at the bottom of the ‘Recorded library’ shows how much recording time has been used on the device, and how many hours or minutes are still available.

Copy

You can copy programmes from one inserted device to another by using the copy feature.

To return to the previous menu, press

[RED].

To exit to TV, press [EXIT].

Press and hold [p] or [q] to page up

and page down.

In the ‘Recorded library’

Press [•], [••] or [•••] or use [t] and

[u] to select a device.

Use [p] or [q] to select the programme

you want to copy and press [RED].

Use [p] or [q] to select other

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programmes you want to copy and press [RED] to highlight them.

Press [•], [••] or [•••] or use [t] and

[u] to select the device you want to copy

onto. Press [OK].

The confirm copy screen will appear.

Press [RED] to cancel copying.

Press [BLUE] to start copying.

The copy progress screen will appear.

Press [RED] to return to the ‘Recorded

library’ (copying will continue).

Press [GREEN] to cancel copying.

Press [EXIT] to watch TV. Copying will

continue.

To return to the ‘Copy progress’ screen at any time.

Press [PLAY] to enter the ‘recorded

library’.

Press [RED] to view progress screen.

Search recorded programmes

The search facility lets you sift through your recorded programmes by genre, making it easy to find the recording you want to watch.

The ‘Recorded library’ will re-open displaying a list of genre specific recordings.

Highlight the recording you want to watch

and press [OK].

Or press [YELLOW] to search another

genre.

Sort by name or by date

You can arrange your recordings by name/ date.

From the ‘Recorded library’, use [swap]

to toggle between sort by name and sort by date.

Rename a recording

Press [MENU], highlight ‘System set-up’

and press [OK].

Highlight ‘Recorded programme set-up’

and press [OK].

Highlight ‘Rename recorded programme’

and press [OK].

The ‘Edit’ screen will open.

To select a device press [•], [••] or

[•••] or use [t] and [u].

Use [p] or [q] to select the programme

you want to rename and press [OK].

Use the on-screen keyboard to rename

the recording and press [GREEN] to save.

Channel organiser

The Channel organiser lists the channels available on your digital TV service.

To organise your channels

Press [menu] to open the main menu.

Press [5] or use [q] to highlight the

‘System set-up’ option and press [OK].

Press [2] or use [q] to highlight ‘Channel

set-up’. Press [OK].

Highlight ‘Channel organiser’ and press

[OK].

To delete a channel

Press [blue]. (You will be asked for a PIN

– the default is 0000.)

To search your recorded programmes

From the ‘Recorded library’, press

[YELLOW].

Use [p] and [q] to skip through the

different genres.

Highlight the genre you want to search

and press [OK].

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searching for new channels and channels that no longer broadcast programmes. Channels that no longer broadcast programmes will be marked ‘DEL’ and you should delete them. To delete a channel see the channel set-up and channel organiser sections.

4:3 Letter box 4:3 Centre cut-out4:3 Letter box 4:3 Centre cut-out

Don’t Forget! The default standard is RGB.

If you’re using a normal SCART lead, this setting gives you the best picture quality.

Don’t Forget! The default standard is RGB.

If you’re using a normal SCART lead, this setting gives you the best picture quality.

Don’t Forget! Low power mode saves

energy. It is recommended you always have it set to ‘on’.

Don’t Forget! Low power mode saves

energy. It is recommended you always have it set to ‘on’.

To change the order of a channel

Press [green] and then move it using [p]

and [q]. To save its position, press [OK].

To rename a channel

Highlight the channel you want to rename

and press [yellow].

Rename the channel using the on-screen

keyboard.

Press [green] to save.

Press and hold [p] or [q] to move to a page up and a page down.

TV set-up

Television type

Television type lets you tell the digital box whether you have a standard or widescreen TV.

Press [menu] to open the main menu.

Press [5] or use [q] to highlight the

‘System set-up’ option and press [OK].

Press [OK] to select the ‘TV set-up’ option.

To change the television-type setting use

the [t] or [u] buttons.

If you have a widescreen TV choose ‘16:9 widescreen’.

If you have a normal 4:3 TV choose ‘4:3’.

You can then select the widescreen option of letter box or centre cut-out.

Press [q] to highlight widescreen and

use the [t] or [u] buttons to select.

Letter box – shows a black border on the

top and the bottom of the screen when you are watching a widescreen broadcast on a 4:3 TV.

Setting the viewing standard

To change the viewing standard

In the ‘TV set-up’ menu.

Use [q] to highlight ‘standard’.

If you have an RCA connector, set the

standard to CVBS.

If your TV supports S-Video, set the

standard to S-video.

General set-up

If you choose to disable the low power mode and the inactivity features on your box you can do this in the general set-up menu.

Press [menu].

Press [5] or use [q] to highlight the

system set-up option and press [OK].

Press [4] or use [q] to highlight the

general set-up option and press [OK].

Use [t] and [u] to change between on

and off.

Press [red] to return to the previous menu.

Centre cut-out – trims the left and right

edges of the picture.

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Don’t Forget! Formatting will clear the

device of all recordings plus any other files stored in the device.

Don’t Forget! Formatting will clear the

device of all recordings plus any other files stored in the device.

Don’t Forget! The box cannot read files

that are in folders or that are encrypted. Make sure the programmes you would like to view are stored in the root directory of the USB device.

Don’t Forget! The box cannot read files

that are in folders or that are encrypted. Make sure the programmes you would like to view are stored in the root directory of the USB device.

Don’t Forget! Some flash drives are

partitioned and have secure areas. These devices cannot be read by the box and must be re partitioned on a computer.

Don’t Forget! Some flash drives are

partitioned and have secure areas. These devices cannot be read by the box and must be re partitioned on a computer.

Don’t Forget! The use of the ports for

other types of devices (such as charging mobile phones) is not recommended and may cause the box to fail.

Don’t Forget! The use of the ports for

other types of devices (such as charging mobile phones) is not recommended and may cause the box to fail.

The ‘Device management’ menu gives information about the devices inserted. It shows their free space, capacity and status.

To view the ‘Device management’ menu

Press [menu].

Press [5] or use [q] to highlight the

‘system set-up’ option and press [OK].

Press [4] or use [q] to highlight ‘device

management’. Press [OK].

Free Space

This shows space available on a device, in hours and minutes.

Capacity

Recording: the device is recording.

Copying: the device is copying to or from

another device.

Unformatted: the digital box cannot read the device. Format the device; this should leave all compatible devices in ‘ready’ status.

If no device is inserted the message ‘Please insert a device’ will appear.

Formatting

Formatting erases all the contents from a UBS device and leaves it in ‘ready’ status.

To format a device on the ‘Device management’ menu.

Use [p] or [q] to select a device.

To format a device press [BLUE].

To stop formatting at any time press

[GREEN].

You can turn the box into stand-by and formatting will continue.

Compatible devices and formats

This product allows you to record your favourite programmes onto USB “Flash drives”, sometimes know as a “thumbdrive” or “pendrive”.

There are many kinds of USB flash drives but not all are compatible with this product.

What USB device do I use?

USB2.0 HS (high speed) is compatible and

should be used to ensure the best user experience.

Avoid FS (Full speed) or LS (low speed) devices as they will not work with this product. USB1.1 devices are not recommended.

What format should it have?

FAT32 - Most USB2.0 HS flash drives will be

formatted as FAT32. If you insert a USB2.0 HS flash drive and it is unformatted you can format it. Please refer to Formatting on page 28 for details.

USB Hard disk drives can also be used, provided they are FAT32 and are self powered (ie have an external power supply).

Download and Playback on a PC/Mac

Once you have recorded onto a USB device you can download the content on your computer (PC or MAC) to archive or watch it.

Download

The download process is the same as with all files on USB.

Recordings will be stored in MPEG2-TS format.

Playback

To playback your recordings on your computer you will need to view them on a media player that reads MPEG2-TS format.

Archiving

When archiving files on your computer you can change the name of the files but do not change the .MPG ending to the file.

This shows total capacity of a device in hours and minutes.

Status

This shows the current status of a device. These are:

Ready: the device is inserted correctly and ready to play, record or copy.

Playing: the device is playing back a recording.

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Lights on the front of the digital box

If the light on the left of the box is red the digital box is in standby. When the digital box is turned on the light will be green. It also indicates the remote control is working by flickering between green and red.

Each USB port on the front of the digital box has two lights, one green and one red.

What the lights on USB ports mean:

When the USB device has been inserted correctly and is in ready status the green light shall be lit.

When the USB device is playing or copying to another device the relevant green light shall flash.

When the USB device is recording the relevant red light shall be lit.

When the USB device is being copied to by another device the relevant red light shall flash.

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Press [p] and [q] to select and [OK] to

Retune channels

If you are missing channels, channel information or would like to search for new channels available, you should scan at any time.

To retune channels

Press [menu].

Press [5] or use [q] to highlight the

‘System set-up’

Press [2] or use [q] to highlight ‘Channel

set-up’

Press [3] or use [q] to highlight ‘Channel

Tuning: Full scan’ option to start a full scan and replace all existing channels.

‘Channel tuning: full scan’ scans for new channels and adds them to your line-up. It then deletes all channels that are no longer broadcast. If you cancel this scan part way through, you will keep your existing channels.

choose.

The receiver may pick up channels from more than one region and you will be asked to select the region you want to watch channels from.

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Don’t Forget! You may see retune

messages more than once before a retune.

Don’t Forget! You may see retune

messages more than once before a retune.

Troubleshooting 09

Auto retune and associated messages

A signal is sent out by the broadcaster when channels change or new ones are available. Auto retune (assisted retune) picks up this signal and automatically scans for new channels. This can happen at any time and may happen more than once during the digital switchover. You can adjust this so the retune starts with or without your permission.

In the channel set-up menu

Select ‘Auto retune’.

Use [t] and [u] to change the auto

retune settings.

Press [OK] to accept.

Always ask – a ‘confirm retune screen’

will appear before a retune.

Always start – retune starts automatically, warning you during the retune.

Auto retune messages

You can also receive messages about changes that are happening in the future. There are three types of message.

Major – retune information and user action is needed.

Minor – retune information, user action is not needed.

Information – other broadcast information, not needing a retune.

Adjusting the auto retune messages

You can choose how the messages will appear on your receiver.

In the channel set-up menu

Select ‘Auto retune messages’.

Use [t] and [u] to change the auto

retune messages settings.

All – shows all types of messages.

No minor – shows ‘information’ and

‘major’ messages.

Information only – shows ‘information’.

None – no messages will be shown

unless auto retune is set to ‘Always ask’, when ‘major’ messages will be shown.

Understanding the messages on your digital box

Message Possible cause What to do

No channels. No channels have been stored on

the digital box.

Encrypted channel. The channel may have been

encrypted by the broadcaster.

No signal. Your TV aerial may not be

connected properly. The signal from your aerial may be too high, too low or distorted by something between your aerial and the digital box.

No channel. No channels added.

Your digital box was not able to find and decode any digital channels while it was setting up.

Censored channel. Locked channel.

The channel has been censored or locked by the parental-control settings.

Unable to complete copy due to an error.

Unable to continue with the copy due

An unknown error has occurred when copying.

The device was removed during

the copy process. to the device being removed.

Unable to copy any more due to the device running out

The device being copied to has

run out of space during the copy

process. of space.

The digital box needs to be tuned into the available broadcasts. See the channel set-up section of this document.

Try switching to a different channel.

Check your aerial and any connections between the aerial and the digital box. Try re-scanning the channels (see section –channel tuning). You may need to speak to an aerial installer

Check all of the aerial connections. Check that the digital signal is available in your area. For more information about digital TV reception, please visit www.freeview.co.uk

Type in your PIN to watch a channel.

Try copying again onto another device.

Re insert the device and start copy again.

Insert another device and start copy again.

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General problem solving

(USB1, USB2 or USB3) is now full. The current recording has stopped.

A recording has not started due to no device present in (USB1, USB2 or USB3).

(USB1, USB2 or USB3) has been removed. The current recording has stopped.

A recording has not started as (USB1, USB2 or USB3) is full.

Device is too slow to use.

The device being recorded to has run out of space during the record process.

A USB device was not inserted in the correct slot when the recording was scheduled to start

The USB device was removed when recording therefore the recording has stopped.

The USB device inserted in the slot when the recording was scheduled to start was full.

The device inserted does not meet the required specification and will not work well with this product.

Insert another device and press [®]. You will lose some of the programme. The recording will be split over the 2 devices.

Insert a device and re schedule the recording.

Re insert the device and re schedule the recording.

Remove the full device. Insert a device with free space and re schedule the recording.

Use the ‘Schedule record summary’ to check how much free space is needed for scheduled recordings.

Insert a compatible device. Please refer to the ‘Compatible devices and formats’ section on page 33.

What happens What to do

You cannot see the opening picture (Press OK to start) from the digital box.

Your remote control isn’t working.

Subtitles do not appear although they are set to ‘on’.

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

Select the AV channel using the button on your TV remote control marked AV, EXT, TV/AV, O/E or a symbol, or read your TV manual. Make sure both ends of your SCART cable are firmly connected to the relevant sockets. Make sure you followed the instructions for setting up your digital box correctly.

Make sure you are pointing the remote control directly at your digital box and that nothing is in the way. Check that the remote-control light works when you press a button. Check the batteries are in the right way round. Try replacing the batteries.

Some programmes broadcast without subtitles.

Is the green power light on? If the light is not on:

press the [�] button on your remote control;

make sure that all cables are firmly connected to the digital

box and TV/VCR; and

check that the digital box is properly plugged into the power

supply.

If the light is on:

check you have the correct channel and input selected on

your TV;

check that all cables are correctly attached;

make sure the VCR/DVD is switched off if it is connected to

the digital box; and

check if your VCR/DVD is causing the problem by

disconnecting the VCR/DVD.

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

I forgot to plug in the aerial when I set up the digital box.

Make sure your TV settings are correct. Please refer to page 30 of this guide.

Switch off your digital box at the mains supply. Plug in the aerial. Switch the digital box mains supply back on. Please read section about channel tuning.

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The picture or sound keep breaking up.

No channels were found when searching for channels.

I am missing some channels.

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

I have forgotten my PIN.

There are several possible causes of this type of problem.

Your signal may be weak, you may have an old, lowperformance 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 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

Some TV channels are not available in every area. For more information about digital TV reception, see the general information section. 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. Please read the section about channel tuning.

Scan for channels again. Please read the section about channel tuning. It is possible that the aerial at your new house is not able to receive digital TV or that there is a poor signal in your area. For more information about digital TV reception, please visit www.freeview.co.uk

Press [menu]. Press [5] or use [q] to highlight ‘System set-up’ and press [OK]. Select ‘software reset’ and press [OK]. You will see the PIN screen. Type in 8500. Press [OK] again to reset the software. When the digital box shuts down, switch it off at the mains and leave it for 10 seconds before switching it back on. After you switch the digital box on, press [OK] when you are asked to and the digital box will automatically scan for channels.

Please remember You will lose all your previous settings when you reset the software.

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

I set 5 recordings to a device but only 3 were recorded.

The green light is not turned on when the USB device is inserted.

Press the [�] button on your remote control to turn the box off and then on again. If there is no improvement, put the box on standby, switch it off at the mains and leave it for 10 seconds before switching it back on. If this does not work, reset the software Press [menu]. Press [5] or use [q] to highlight ‘System set-up’ and press [OK]. Select ‘software reset’ and press [OK]. You will see the PIN screen. Type in your PIN. Press [OK] again to reset the software. When the digital box shuts down, switch it off at the mains and leave it for 10 seconds before switching it back on. After you switch the digital box on, press [OK] when you are asked to and the digital box will automatically scan for channels. Please remember you will

lose all your previous settings when you reset the software, your favourites list and recording schedules will be cleared.

This could have happened for various reasons:

The USB device could have been removed during recording.

The USB device could have been run out of space when recording.

To avoid this problem in future refer to the ‘Schedule record summary’. This helps you view scheduled recordings in periods of 24 hrs., 1 week, 2 weeks or 4 weeks.

Make sure you have USB devices with enough free space inserted when a recording is scheduled.

Press [PLAY] to view the ‘Recorded programmes list’. The screen will show one of the following messages - unformatted or device is too slow to use. Format the device or insert a compatible device.

Need extra help?

Don’t worry we are just the other end of the phone. If you’re experiencing problems using your new product, before returning it to the retailer just call 0871 230 1777 or visit www.grundig.co.uk

Need a spare part?

In the unlikely event of requiring spare parts, please contact our spare parts department on: 0871 230 0790

Specifications10

Warnings

Tuner and channel

Decoder

• Transport stream

• Profile level

• Input rate

• Video format

• Audio format

• Video output

Connection

• Mains

• Tuner

• Video

• Audio

• Data port

Power supply

• Input voltage

• Power consumption

• RF input connector (IEC-TYPE, IEC169-2, female)

RF output connector

• (IEC-TYPE, IEC169-2, male)

Frequency range:

• 470MHz ~862MHz (UHF)

MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818

MPEG-2 Main profile @main level

MAX. 15Mbit/s

4:3/16:9 Switchable

MPEG Layer I & II, 32 / 48KHz

RGB, CVBS

Plug top type

Antenna input

RGB and composite video output, twin scart

Stereo audio output on SCART

Triple USB 2.0 HS

AC 230V ~50Hz

MAX. 10W/standby <4.5W

• Unqualified attempts to repair this Digital Box will invalidate the warranty.

efer repairs to this Digital Box to a

• R qualified service personnel only.

o not disassemble this Digital Box.

• D

• There are dangerous-voltage parts inside that may cause electric shock even after power is disconnected.

tore your Digital Box in a clean, dry

• S environment.

nplug the Digital Box immediately

• U if it gets wet, and consult a servicing technician.

lways unplug the Digital Box before

• A cleaning it.

ipe dust off the cabinet of the Digital

• W Box with a clean, dry and soft cloth.

o not place any objects on top of the

• D Digital Box.

void exposing your Digital Box directly to

• A sunlight or other heat sources.

Safety Tips

If smoke, abnormal noise or odour comes out of this Digital Box, unplug from the mains supply immediately and contact the retailer. Never try to repair the Digital Box on your own. Always contact the dealer for repairs.

Note

This manual contains for-reference-only graphics and information that are subject to change without notice.

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 as applicable throughout the EU.

ut your Digital Box in a well-ventilated

• P area away from high humidity.

o not expose this Digital Box to rain or

• D moisture, dripping or splashing.

or stubborn stains use a damp (not

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

• F dripping) cloth.

o not use any cleaning solutions on this

• D Digital Box.

Digital TV switchover

Retune channels

If you are missing channels, channel information or would like to search for new channels available, you should scan at any time.

To retune channels

Press [menu].

Press [5] or use [q] to highlight the

‘System set-up’

Press [2] or use [q] to highlight ‘Channel

set-up’

Press [3] or use [q] to highlight ‘Channel

Tuning: Full scan’ option to start a full scan and replace all existing channels.

The receiver may pick up channels from more than one region and you will be asked to select the region you want to watch channels from.

Press [p] and [q] to select and [OK] to

choose.

For other ways to retune please read the ‘Retune Instructions’ section of this guide.

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