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- Page 1 GHDD1785DVBT Twin Freeview Tuner Digital Tapeless Video Recorder User Guide www.goodmans.co.uk...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Table of Contents Quick Guide........................4 Connecting to a TV set ....................4 Introduction........................5 Getting Started........................7 In the box.........................7 Identification of Parts .......................7 Remote Control ......................7 PVR ..........................9 Connecting your PVR ....................11 First Time Installation ....................12 Using the PVR ........................13 Navigating the OSD.......................13... -
Page 4: Quick Guide
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Quick Guide Connecting to a TV set... -
Page 5: Introduction
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Introduction Thank you for purchasing this product which has been designed and manufactured to give you many years of trouble-free service. Before use please ensure that you have read all of the following instructions. About This User Guide This user guide contains all the information you need to know about how to setup, watch and record available 'Freeview' channels using your PVR. -
Page 6: Electrical Information
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Electrical Information • Read these electrical safety instructions carefully before connecting the adapter to the mains supply. • This PVR is supplied with an internal mains adapter. There are no user serviceable parts inside and it does not require any electrical adjustments. -
Page 7: Getting Started
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Getting Started Remove your PVR carefully from the box, and remove the packaging from each part. In the box You will find the following items: • PVR • Remote Control (AAA batteries) • SCART-to-SCART cable (for PVR to SCART input connector on TV set) •... - Page 8 GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Explanation of keys Mute Mute/Unmute audio output Text Display/Exit Digital teletext (when available) Power Turn PVR ON/OFF (standby) Swap Switch between two most recently viewed channels Exit Exit the current menu Display information about the current menu (when available)/Show the I-bar/record I-bar...
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Page 9: Pvr
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Using the Remote Control To use the remote control, point it towards the front of the PVR. The remote control has a range of up to 7 metres from the PVR at an angle of up to 60 degrees. - Page 10 GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Back The PVR features the following connector sockets: 1 Aerial OUT (Coaxial) - connect to your TV set's Aerial IN 2 Aerial IN (Coaxial) - connect to your aerial 3 Audio OUT (RCA phono) - connect to an external audio device (e.g. stereo) via RCA phono...
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Page 11: Connecting Your Pvr
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Connecting your PVR The following diagram shows typical configurations only, and may differ slightly to your existing external equipment. If you are unsure on how to connect to your PVR, always consult your manufacturer's user guide supplied with your equipment. -
Page 12: First Time Installation
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide First Time Installation Connect any equipment according to the appropriate system diagram given on the previous page and power up/turn on the equipment by pressing the power button on the left side of the PVR. Depending on your TV set the AV channel may have to be selected in order to see the PVR programme (for further information consult the instruction manual that is supplied with your TV). -
Page 13: Using The Pvr
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Using the PVR The PVR comes with an easy to use on screen display (OSD) which allows you to access all the PVR's functions with the remote control. Navigating the OSD Most of the OSD functions are controlled by the following keys on the remote control:... -
Page 14: Mheg - Digital Text Service
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide MHEG – digital text service The PVR offers you a special MHEG5 information service (Digital Teletext) which allows access to news and weather updates and other informational content at the touch of one button. When the press red icon is shown on screen press the red colour key to access this service. -
Page 15: I-Bar / Record/Playback I-Bar
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide I-Bar / Record I-Bar The I-Bar displays information about the current programme whenever another channel is selected. Press the i key to show the I-Bar at any time. The I-Bar shows the channel name, its number in the channel list, the type of channel which is currently tuned in (TV, radio or text) and the current time. -
Page 16: Channel List
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Channel list The channel list provides management functions for the channels found during a channel search. It is designed in a way that allows the currently select channel to be watched while making adjustments. Access the channel list by pressing OK key or press the menu key and select Channel list from the main menu. -
Page 17: Favourites
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Favourites The favourites function allows the channels to be organised in up to 5 different lists which can then be accessed whenever you switch a channel. Up to five channel lists can be set allowing for different channels for different members of the family. -
Page 18: Guides (Epg)
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Guides (EPG) The PVR comes with 2 fully featured electronic programme guides (EPG) to give you immediate access to all the programmes without the need for an old fashioned printed TV guide. The EPGs can be accessed by pressing the EPG key on the remote. This will open the list schedule EPG by default. -
Page 19: Now / Next
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide • Important Note: If during a programme there is a break for a news update (or similar) the programme information in the guide may be split into two parts which may appear in two separate time periods of the EPG. For example a film may start at 20:00 and finish at 22:00 but at 21:00 there is a news update. -
Page 20: Timers
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Timers The timer feature can be used to set recording timer for a certain channel and time. The recording will start in background, using the second tuner allowing you to continue watching a different programme during the recording, when the start time is achieved. (During the recording the channel number of the recording is shown in the display on the front panel to the right of the channel number being viewed. -
Page 21: Recording & Playback
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Recording & Playback An important feature of your PVR is the record and playback function. The internal hard drive can store up to 30 hours of digital TV broadcast (depending on the data rate of the recorded programme, which is set automatically by the broadcaster). -
Page 22: Timeshift
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide When you press the i-button during playback and recording, the I-Bar will be displayed in the upper part of the TV screen as shown below. Progress indicator Elapsed Time Current Mode, eg Play, pause, search The yellow part of the bar represents the recorded portion of the programme and the small red bar is the current position within that recording. -
Page 23: Setting The Audio Volume
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide The recordings list also provides the following functions: • Select a recording and press OK to start watching that recording from the beginning. • Alternatively press the red colour key to continue watching from the position where playback was stopped previously. -
Page 24: Configuration
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Configuration The PVR offers a lot of functions that can be configured to suit your personal preferences. In order to access the configuration menu, press the menu key on the remote control. Select the settings menu using the up/down cursor keys and press OK. This opens the setting menu. - Page 25 GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Default Guide: List, Timeline, Now / Next Sets the default EPG that is shown after pressing the EPG key on the remote. Subtitle: Off, On Turn the display of subtitles for a programme off or on (note subtitles will only be displayed if the programme is broadcasted with subtitles).
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Page 26: Parental Settings
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Parental settings The parental settings can be accessed from the configuration menu. Maturity lock: Off, Age 4, ... , Age 18, Parental approval (FRA), Universal viewing (FRA), X-rated (EST) Setting the maturity lock to any setting besides Off will prevent the viewing of any programme which matches or is higher than the selected age or programme rating. -
Page 27: Front Panel Settings
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Front panel settings The front panel settings can be accessed from the configuration menu. Normal Brightness: 0, ..., 7 Display brightness when the PVR is powered on Standby Brightness: 0, ..., 7 Display brightness when the PVR is in standby mode... -
Page 28: Receiver Upgrade
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Receiver upgrade The PVR comes with a special feature that allows the PVR to be updated using software that is broadcast over the air and received via the aerial (when the software is available). Open the main menu by pressing the menu key. -
Page 29: Language
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Language To access the language settings, select Language from the Settings menu. System: English The system language is fixed to English Preferred: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Welsh, Gaelic Sets the preferred language for audio and subtitles. If a programme offers this language, it will be automatically used. -
Page 30: Installation
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Installation The installation menu provides two different channel searches as well as the First Time Installation feature. In order to access it, press the menu key then select settings using the up/down cursor keys and press OK. -
Page 31: Manual Search
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Manual search The manual search is quicker as the channel number for the multiplex has to be specified and therefore the PVR only has to tune into the one channel to find stations. However the channel numbers must be know before attempting this method and therefore this is only designed for more advanced users. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Troubleshooting Attention! Please avoid unnecessary risks. Never attempt to repair a defective – or seemingly defective – device on your own. Repairs should only be performed by a specialised repair facility or an equally qualified specialist. Any electronical device is possibly susceptible to errors. However not every error represents a defect. Very often the cause for errors are faulty cables, connector cables/sockets or errors in connecting the device. - Page 33 GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Error Possible cause Remedy Device does not start Not connected to mains supply Check mains adaptor and cable No image, no sound Not connected to mains supply Check mains adaptor and cable No channels available Perform automatic channel search...
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Page 34: Technical Specification
GHDD1785DVBT User Guide Technical Specification Basics • DVB terrestrial Free-To-Air reception • Twin tuner PVR DTT receiver • Video and Audio out via 2x SCART • EPG schedule (7 days) and EPG now/next support • Integrated 80 GB (Hard Disc Drive) •...