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- Page 1 GDB12XI Digital Box Instruction Manual IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future...
- Page 2 Digital TV Thank you for choosing this Goodmans Digital Box. Not only can it receive over 40 Freeview channels, you can also listen to digital radio all at the touch of a button. IMPORTANT: Use of any electrical equipment should be undertaken with care. Please read the safety section on page 17-18 before using your Digital Box.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
What’s in the box? Your new Digital Box Remote control 2x AAA Batteries RF lead TV VC Other things you will need Roof top aerial It is recommended that you use a wideband rooftop aerial in order for your Digital Box to work properly. -
Page 4: Your Digital Box
Your Digital Box Front panel Standby button Rear panel Coaxial Digital Serial port TV Scart (Service use only) AC Mains cable Connection to TV SERVICE ONLY SPDIF RS232 AERIAL INPUT AERIAL OUTPUT VIDEO AUX Scart Down Mix Audio Aerial Input. for connection to a VCR 2 Channel L/R Connect the aerial to... -
Page 5: Your Remote Control
Your remote control STANDBY Power On/Standby. MUTE Turns the volume on and off. NUMBER PAD Enter values and select the channel directly by entering its number. MENU Opens the menu so that you EXIT Closes the on screen menus. can change the settings of your Digital Box. -
Page 6: Connecting Up
Connecting up Getting connected Connecting to the TV with SCART SERVICE ONLY SPDIF AERIAL INPUT AERIAL OUTPUT RS232 VIDEO SERVICE ONLY SPDIF SERVICE ONLY SPDIF AERIAL INPUT AERIAL OUTPUT RS232 VIDEO AERIAL INPUT AERIAL OUTPUT RS232 VIDEO RF Cable* SCART Cable* RF Cable Other connections Connecting to the TV and DVD recorder with SCART... -
Page 7: Getting Started
Getting started Install batteries in remote Remove the battery cover. Insert two size AAA 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. -
Page 8: Using Your Digital Box
Using your Digital Box As with most of your electrical goods, there will be functions you use everyday, and others that you need only occasionally. We’ve put the most commonly used functions in this section so you can get your Digital Box up and running as quickly as possible. We suggest you read this section carefully, then use the other sections to dip in to whenever you need some extra details or some guidance for settings. -
Page 9: Using Your Digital Box
Using your Digital Box Changing the channel Using digital text You can select the channel you want to Many digital channels also provide digital watch by using the CH and CH buttons text. For example this could be information on the remote control. about programmes, the weather, news and many other topics. - Page 10 Daily use Setting a reminder If a reminder clashes with the start time of a reminder already set, a You can set your TV to remind you when a warning pop up window will be programme you want to watch is about to shown.
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Page 11: Advanced Features
Advanced features Organising your channels You can lock, skip, delete and move channels in your channel list. Press the MENU button. Select ‘Channel Organiser’ and then press the OK button. The channel list will be shown. From this menu you can press 1 to lock a channel, press 2 to skip a channel, press 3 to delete a channel and press 4 to move a channel. - Page 12 Advanced features The settings menu To reset your Digital Box to the original factory settings, select the ‘Factory The settings menu lets you alter the Default’ menu. default settings of your Digital Box. Press the MENU button. Select ‘YES’ and the press OK button. Your Digital Box will now reset all the default settings and re-tune all channels.
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Page 13: Advanced Features
Advanced features The accessories and games menu The ‘Information’ window gives you information about your Digital Box. From this menu you can play games, It is useful to have this information upgrade your Digital Box and find out when contacting the call centre for information about your Digital Box. -
Page 14: Re-Tuning
Re-tuning Retuning your Digital Box The tuning progress screen will be displayed, showing you how many As digital switchover happens in your channels have been found and saved. region, and extra channels and services Scanning may take several minutes to are launched, you will need to retune your complete. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Please note indoor aerial are not recommended for use with this product (this includes loft aerials) otherwise you may experience problems with reception or picture break ups on some channels. Problem Possible cause What to do Standby light not lit Mains lead unplugged Check mains lead Mains fuse blown... -
Page 16: Specifications
Specifications Tuner and channel • RF input connector (IEC-TYPE, IEC169-2, female) • RF output connector (IEC-TYPE, IEC169-2, male) • Frequency range: 470MHz ~862MHz (UHF) Decoder • Transport stream MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818 • Profile level MAX. 15Mbit/s • Input rate MPEG-2 Main profile @main level •... - Page 17 Electrical Information This Digital Box is fitted with a BS1363/A 13 amp plug. If it is not suitable for your supply sockets it must be removed and replaced with an appropriate plug. If the plug becomes damaged and/or needs to be replaced please follow the wiring instructions below. The plug removed must be disposed of immediately.
- Page 18 Warnings • Unqualified attempts to repair this Digital Safety Tips Box will invalidate the warranty. If smoke, abnormal noise or odour comes • Refer repairs to this Digital Box to a out of this Digital Box, unplug from the mains qualified service personnel only.
- Page 20 Calls charged at BT rat e of 3p per minute daytime and 1p per minute evenings and weekends. If you have any questions, please contact Rates may vary for calls from non-BT lines. your equipment supplier or call Digital UK on 0845 6 50 50 50 or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk. www.goodmans.co.uk 0871 230 1777 Rev1-300908...
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