Thomson GDT2000, FDT 2000 User Manual

DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL

RECEIVER

FDT 2000

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ACCESSORIES

Operation Manual
2 x AAA batteries
Guarantee Card
FDT 2000

Remote Control

Power Cord

Scart Lead

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CONTENTS

2 Accessories

3 Safety Information

4 Connections

5 Remote Control Handset

6 Tuning the Receiver

7 Advanced Setup

8 Program Information

9 Lists and interactive services

10 Timer Programming and Recording

11 Parental Controls

12 Upgrading your Receiver

13 Other Information

14 Trouble Shooting and Information

15 Your Guarantee

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SAFETY INFORMATION

In order that you may enjoy this product for a long time it is important
that you observe the following points when installing and operating
your receiver

● This receiver is intended for the reception of TV picture and sound
signals. Any other application is expressly prohibited.

● Do not expose the receiver to any moisture. The receiver is intended
for use in dry rooms. If you wish to operate it in the open air, make
absolutely sure that it is protected against moisture (rain, splashes, etc.).

● Do not place any object filled with water (vases or similar) on the
receiver.

● Place the receiver on a flat and hard surface. Do not place any
objects (e.g. newspapers) on the receiver.

● If placed in an enclosed unit, the all-round distance between the
receiver and the sides of the unit must be at least 10cm.

● Do not place the receiver in the immediate vicinity of a heat source
or in direct sunlight as this would prevent appropriate cooling.

● During a thunderstorm it is recommended that you disconnect the
receiver from the mains and aerial to prevent damage from
lightning strikes.

● Never open the receiver as this will invalidate your guarantee.

● Do not dispose of used batteries in normal waste. Please dispose of

them at appropriate collection points.

● If you are not using the receiver for a long time (including
overnight), please switch it off at the mains. This saves energy. Note
that any software upgrades can take place at night at your request.

● This product has been constructed with the environment in mind.
There is a minimum of plastic parts and the packaging is largely
made from recycled paper. It is also disassembly-friendly allowing
for easy recycling at the end of its life.

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Congratulations on your choice of this state-of-the-art Digital Free to
View Receiver. We hope you will enjoy all the new features this
technology brings to your home for many years. Your dealer should
have checked your postcode for reception, but the availability of
Digital Signals does depend on the transmitter(s) available to your
receiving aerial. If you have any doubt about this availability, please
contact your dealer, or have a look on the following internet website:-

www.freeview.co.uk

INTRODUCTION

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RF IN

RF LOOP

THROUGH

TV

MAINS
INPUT

RECEIVER

Aerial IN

Scart IN

TV

Aerial IN

Aerial OUT

VCR

SCART

Aerial Leads

VCR

L

R

Scart Leads

HI FI

AUX IN

L R

Phono Leads

CONNECTIONS

How to connect the aerial, scart and co-axial cables

Caution : Always disconnect the receiver from the mains supply before
you connect it to any other equipment.

1. Connect the cable of your TV aerial to the »RF IN« socket on the rear of the
receiver.

2. Connect scart and other cables as shown in the diagram above.

It is strongly recommended that the product be connected via scart
leads to your TV and VCR.

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Insert the batteries into the handset making note of the polarity.
Always point the remote control at the receiver.

The remote control

Switches the receiver in/out of
stand-by mode.

Numeric keys for various inputs.

Switches to the next channel, position
step by step.

Access main menu.

Enter / Exit teletext.

Access TV-Guide.

Calls up the Information Banner.

Quit the menu system.

Select previous menu.

Select various functions in the menus.

Select various functions in the menus.

Confirms selections made from the
menus.

Coloured keys for Teletext information.

REMOTE CONTROL

▼/▲

▼

▲

/

Red

Blue

Green

Yellow

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