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Page 1: Before Operating This Unit
GDB8 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Before operating this unit, Please read this user manual carefully HELPLINE PHONE NUMBER 08708730080 www.goodmans.co.uk... -
Page 2: Important Safeguards
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. - Page 3 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.
- Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (continued) Do not place this unit in direct sunlight, or near heat sources. Keep this unit away from strong magnetic objects. 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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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents In the box AV Switching Over Air Download Your Digital Receiver Remote Control Handset Remote Control Keys 1. Preparation Connections Switching on Tuning in 2. Everyday Operation Changing Channels Information Banner Channel List Electronic Programme Guide Audio Control Digital Teletext Widescreen Subtitle 3. -
Page 6: In The Box
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. -
Page 7: Your Digital Receiver
Your Digital Receiver Front Bi-color LED Green LED Remote Sensor (Green for On, IR Signal Indicator Red for standby) Rear Reset Button Service Port Audio output VCR SCART SOCKET TV SCART SOCKET (Production (Left/Right) line use only) Aerial In RF Loop-through out 12V DC ADAPTOR SOCKET... -
Page 8: Remote Control Handset
Remote Control Handset -NOTE- The numbers in the brackets relate to the numbers shown in the table on the next page. -
Page 9: Remote Control Keys
Remote Control Keys FUNCTION 1. Standby Turn the receiver on and off 2. Mute Mute/unmute the audio output 3. TV/VCR Switch the output from the TV SCART on the rear of the unit between Digital and the input from the VCR SCART 4. -
Page 10: Preparation
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). -
Page 11: Switching On
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. - Page 12 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).
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Page 13: Everyday Operation
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. -
Page 14: Information Banner
Everyday Operation (continued) Information banner Whenever you change channel, using the Prog + and Prog - 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. -
Page 15: Channel List
Channel list You can also select the required channel directly from the on-screen channel list. This is displayed using the GDB8 receiver's main menu. First bring up the menu with the MENU key on the remote control handset. Using the UP or DOWN keys on the remote control,make sure that the first item “Channel List”... -
Page 16: Electronic Programme Guide
The fourth way of selecting a channel is with the electronic programme guide, or EPG. The EPG is accessed by pressing the GUIDE key. GDB8 has three styles of EPG: Now/Next, List and Timeline. To cycle through the available EPGs, press the... - Page 17 Everyday Operation (continued) NOW/NEXT - Current Programme The channels are listed at the bottom of the screen, each with the current event (the name of the programme showing at that time) and the next event (the following programme). When the EPG screen is first displayed, the channel last watched is highlighted in the list of channels.
- Page 18 Everyday Operation (continued) NOW/NEXT - Next Programme Press the RIGHT key in this EPG screen to higlight the name of next programme in dark blue, and displays the highlighted channel's programme details for the next event (the programme following the current programme) in the text window.
- Page 19 If the programme has not yet been shown: A reminder will be set for that programme and the GDB8 will automatically change the channel at the start time.
- Page 20 Everyday Operation (continued) TIMELINE - EPG The second style of EPG is the timeline guide. The channel names and numbers run down the screen on the left and the programmes are shown to the right. The synopsis for the selected program is shown in the top half of the screen. Using the UP and DOWN keys to highlight a channel on the left and then use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to browse the programmes shown on that channel Press the RED key will enlarge the time frame and include more programmes in...
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Page 21: Audio Control
Audio control Volume control The volume level of the sound from the GDB8 receiver can be altered with the Volume+ and Volume- keys on the remote control handset. Pressing either key displays bar graph of the sound volume on the TV screen. -
Page 22: Digital Teletext
This digital teletext can be displayed by the GDB8 receiver. Some channels are entirely given over to digital teletext and carry no normal TV programme at all. -
Page 23: Widescreen
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. GDB8 receiver includes the WIDE key for you to 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. -
Page 24: Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation Configuring your receiver Many aspects of your GDB8 receiver can be set up to reflect your circumstances and preferences. The configuration menu screen is accessed from the sub menu. Press the MENU key to display the main menu and the DOWN key until to highlight “Setting”, and then press SELECT to display the configuration menu... - Page 25 FAVOURITE MODE This function enables or disables the TV OUT favourite channel list mode. See 3- The GDB8 receiver can output either ADVANCED OPERATION favourite an RGB or CVBS signal from the TV channels. SCART on the rear panel. Although the...
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Page 26: Editing The Channel List
Advanced Operation (continued) 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 MENU key on the remote control handset. - Page 27 Advanced Operation (continued) DELETE SELECT The initial installation of the GDB8 This function selects a channel for receiver can produce duplicate entries viewing and is an alternative to using in the channel list from transmitters the Prog+ and Prog- keys, channel operating at different frequencies in number or EPG.
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Page 28: Channel And Menu Protection
Advanced Operation (continued) 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. - Page 29 Advanced Operation (continued) 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 “Settings”...
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Page 30: Favourite Channels
Advanced Operation (continued) 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 remove altogether. - Page 31 Advanced Operation (continued) After editing the favourite lists, the FAV key can be used to cycle through the available favourite lists and off (which will show all channels). The favourite list you are using can be seen on the i-bar as a number (1-5) on a yellow circle. When a favourites list is selected the Prog + and Prog - keys will only cycle through the channels in the selected list.
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Page 32: 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 GDB8 receiver has two facilities built in to help you make sure you catch all the TV shows you want. - Page 33 VCR. However, if two or more programmes on different channels are to be recorded then the GDB8 receiver's own timer is set as well, to select the required channel when it is needed.
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Page 34: Re-Installation
MENU. Re-installation Although your GDB8 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. - Page 35 "section 1-PREPARATION tuning in" Add Channels The GDB8 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).
- Page 36 Advanced Operation (continued) Hint This is for searching of digital The bar graphs of signal quality channels on a single broadcast and signal level give a good frequency. The frequency channel indication of whether any channels number (21-68) is entered in the box are likely to be found.
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Page 37: Appendix A Safety
APPENDIX A - SAFETY POWER The DC power adaptor of GDB8 should be plugged into a 230V to 240V AC, 50Hz supply only. 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. -
Page 38: Appendix B Specification
APPENDIX B - SPECIFICATION GENERAL Size 270 x 170 x32mm Weight 0.6 kg Power consumption 8W Max SYSTEM Processor Zoran SupraTV 39152 Flash memory 2Mbyte SDRAM 16Mbyte MHEG-5 engine compliant with ISO/IEC 13522-5 and UKEEngineProfile1 Object carousel support compliant with ISO/IEC 135818-6 and UK DTT Profile RECEPTION Frequency range... -
Page 39: Appendix C Connection A Vcr
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.GDB8 should be kept in TV viewing but not VCR viewing all the time in this connection. - Page 40 APPENDIX C CONNECTING A VCR (continued) If the VCR has only one SCART socket, you can connect the equipment as follows: When connecting using this method, press the TV/VCR button to cycle the output from the TV SCART socket between DIGITAL TV output and the input from the VCR SCART socket.
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Page 41: Appendix D Troubleshooting Guide
APPENDIX D TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you experience problems with the GDB8 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...