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High Definition Digital Set Top Box Model no. GDB300HD User Guide...
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Welcome Thank you for choosing this Goodmans Freeview HD Digital Set Top Box. Not only can you receive over 50 digital TV channels, and up to 24 digital radio stations, but you can also receive high definition channels from your existing aerial.
What’s in the box? Your new set top box Remote control 2 x AAA batteries & @ _ HDMI cable MUTE TEXT WIDE MENU GUIDE Quick start guide BACK RF cable EXIT AUDIO TV/AV Contents Your set top box....3 The system information menu.......
Your set top box Front view STANDBY BUTTON Power On / Standby Red means that it is in STANDBY INDICATORS Standby, and blue means that it is powered on Rear view RF IN Signal In from Factory HDMI High VCR and TV Standard definition your aerial upgrade...
Your remote control Exits all menus HOME Power On/ STANDBY and goes back to live TV. Standby. 0 to 9 Selects channels Switches audio and enters your PIN. description on and off when available. Displays subtitles Switches WIDE when available. between 4:3 and 16:9 &...
Connecting up Getting connected Connecting to a HD Ready TV HDMI Cable Connect the cable that comes from your aerial to the RF IN socket on the back of your set top box. Connect the HDMI cable that came with your set top box between the ‘HDMI’ socket on the back panel of your set top box and a HDMI socket on your TV.
Getting started Put batteries in the remote control Open the battery cover of the remote control and put two AAA size batteries so that the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks on the batteries match the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks inside the remote control.
Daily use Changing the volume We have divided this user guide into separate sections, so that you can find the information You can change the volume using the [VOL+] you’re looking for more easily. This section and [VOL-] buttons on the remote control. You covers the day to day functions that you will use can turn off the volume by pressing the [MUTE] most often.
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Daily use Audio channel Aspect ratio If you have a standard TV, you can select the Sometimes different audio languages are available with certain programmes or channels. aspect ratio or screen size which best suits your TV. The options are 4:3 Widescreen (16:9), 4:3 Press the [AUDIO] button to see the available Centre cut out and 4:3 Letterbox (16:9).
Daily use The main menu System Information - The system information menu provides important information about your You can easily access the programme guide set top box. window, channel list and various configuration menus through the main menu. In the unlikely event that you have to contact the helpline, you should have the system information menu open.
The programme guide window Programme Guide Sun 13 Sep 21:00 20:00 - 22:00 Agatha Christie’s Marple Murder is Easy: After several people in a village die unexpectedly, Miss Marple joins forces with the handsome Luke Fitzwilliam to investigate. HD viewers press red to view in HD. Text Space for extra programme information...Text Space for extra programme information...
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The programme guide window Setting a reminder You can use the reminder function to let you know when a programme is going to start. Use the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] buttons to select a programme. Press the [OK] button to set the reminder.
The channel list Channel List Sun 13 Sep 21:00 001 BBC 1 002 BBC 2 003 ITV 1 004 Channel 4 005 Five 006 ITV 2 007 BBC 3 009 BBC 4 010 ITV 3 Quality: 100% 011 Sky 3 012 Yesterday Strength: 013 Channel 4+1...
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The channel list Hiding a channel Favourites You can hide any channel so that it does not The favourites feature allows you to select your appear in the programme guide window and will favourite at the touch of a button. not be available when using the [P+] or [P-] buttons.
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The channel list Locking a channel Digital text You can lock any channel so that it can only Your set top box gives you access to digital text be accessed once the parental PIN has been for information on news events, weather and a successfully entered.
The settings menu Subtitles To open the settings menu, press the [MENU] button on the remote control and then select Settings Sun 13 Sep 21:00 ‘Settings’. Press the [OK] button to confirm. Audio Language Subtitles English Scart Output Gaelic HDMI Output Old Irish Changing the settings Audio Output...
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The settings menu HDMI Output Audio output Settings Sun 13 Sep 21:00 Settings Sun 13 Sep 21:00 Audio Language Audio Language Subtitles Subtitles Scart Output Scart Output HDMI Output 576p HDMI Output Audio Output 720p Audio Output Audio Output (SPDIF) Lip-Sync 1080i Lip-Sync...
The settings menu Lip-sync Parental control Settings Sun 13 Sep 21:00 Settings Sun 13 Sep 21:00 Audio Language Audio Language Subtitles Subtitles Scart Output Scart Output HDMI Output HDMI Output Audio Output Audio Output Lip-Sync Change settings Lip-Sync Parental Control Parental Control Allow parental changes Menu Transparency...
The settings menu Network settings DHCP - The set top box is designed to communicate with your home router using Settings Sun 13 Sep 21:00 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Audio Language Subtitles If your home router supports dynamic Internet Scart Output HDMI Output Protocol (IP) addresses, choose the Auto...
The settings menu Software upgrade DON’T FORGET! If you want to download the Settings Sun 13 Sep 21:00 latest software update onto a USB memory Audio Language Subtitles stick, go to www.goodmansdigital.co.uk Scart Output HDMI Output and follow the on-screen instructions. The Audio Output Lip-Sync USB stick must be FAT32 formatted.
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The settings menu First time installation Settings Sun 13 Sep 21:00 Audio Language Subtitles Scart Output HDMI Output Audio Output Lip-Sync Parental Control Menu Transparency Network Settings Network Change Notifications Software Upgrade First Time Install Restore all settings to default This setting allows you to reset all your settings and perform a first time installation.
The system information menu System Information Sun 13 Sep 21:00 Manufacturer Goodmans Model number xxxxxxxxx Hardware Version xxxxxxxxx Serial Number xxxxxxxxx Boot Software Code xxxxxxxxx Loader Software Code xxxxxxxxx Applicative Software Code xxxxxxxxx Helpline Number 0871 230 1777 Transmitter xxxxxxxxx...
The retune menu Retune Channels Found: 36 Transmitter: London 001 BBC 1 003 ITV 1 004 Channel 4 007 BBC 3 Guide Settings Retune 009 BBC 4 012 Yesterday 019 Dave 021 Viva 030 Fiver 031 Five USA Progress Channel System Exit Signal...
Help and advice Frequently asked questions What you can do The set top box will not switch on. What Check the mains power cable and make sure it is should I do? plugged into a suitable power outlet. Check that the mains supply is switched On.
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Help and advice Frequently asked questions What you can do The picture or sound keeps breaking up. There are several possible causes of this type of problem. • Your signal may be weak, you may have an old, low performance or damaged aerial, or the cable between your aerial and TV may be damaged.
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Help and advice Frequently asked questions What you can do The set top box is behaving in an unusual Press the [STANDBY] button on your remote control way, for example, the wrong information is to turn the set top box off and then on again. If there on the screen.
Safety General Safety Don’t leave the equipment switched On when This equipment has been designed and it is unattended for long periods of time, unless manufactured to meet European safety it is specifically stated that it is designed for standards, but like any electrical equipment, unattended operation or has a standby mode.
Electrical safety Make sure your electricity supply is the same voltage as the voltage printed on the label on the back of the main unit of your receiver. The receiver needs a 230-volt (V) 50-hertz (Hz) mains supply. Do not use any other supply. The receiver comes with a fitted plug.
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Technical Specification General Information: Model Number GDB300HD Features: Accessories: High definition programmes Remote Control (Including Batteries) Receives all Freeview SD and HD channels* 1 x HDMI Cable 8 Day EPG 1 x RF Cable Less than 1 Watt Standby Power Consumption...
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Guarantee The Set Top Box is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. If any defect due to faulty materials or workmanship, contact the Goodmans helpline. Have your receipt of purchase available for reference. The guarantee is subject to the following provisions: •...
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Installation Information Postcode Radio Guidance PIN The FREEVIEW service is subject to coverage. An aerial upgrade may be required. The FREEVIEW, FREEVIEW+, FREEVIEW HD and FREEVIEW+ HD words and logos are trade Revision1_17/0709 marks of DTV Services LTD. DTV Services Ltd 2002, 2008. The channel logos are trademarks and copyright of their respective owners.
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