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Goodmans GDB20TTS Instruction Manual

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Model number: GDB20TTS
IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for
future reference.
Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 1
6/15/2010 4:26:25 PM

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  • Page 1 Talking set-top box instruction manual Model number: GDB20TTS IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 1 6/15/2010 4:26:25 PM...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Services Ltd 2002, 2008. Safety You must be careful whenever you use any electrical equipment. Please read the product safety section on page 75 before using your digital box. This appliance is for household use only. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 2 6/15/2010 4:26:25 PM...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Servicing ............75 Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 3...

  • Page 4: What's In The Box

    These items are illustrated in the diagram below. If any items are missing, please contact our customer services department. Set Top Box Set Top Box QS Guide User Guide Quick User Start Guide Guide Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 4 Help Guide Info Menu Exit Back radio Main unit Remote control Batteries type AA...

  • Page 5: Main Unit

    Aerial input RF out connector, connector, connects connects to VCR/ to TV aerial DVD recorder or TV AERIAL RF OUT Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 5 Scart connector, Scart connector, connects for connects to to TV scart connector VCR/DVD scart VCR/DVD Headphone output...

  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Switches the audio description on and off. Displays the info bar which contains information about the programme you are currently watching. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 6 Infrared transmitter TV power on/off and input channel selection 0 - 9. Choose channel numbers and numbers on menus that go to different options.
  • Page 7 Getting rid of the batteries Make sure you get rid of the batteries safely. Never get rid of them in a fire or with household waste. Check with your local authority for regulations on this. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 7 Getting started 6/15/2010 4:26:27 PM...

  • Page 8: Getting Connected

    9. Connecting to a power supply The main unit should only be powered using the AC/DC adapter supplied as shown opposite. The AC/DC adapter is powered from the 230V AC mains supply. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 8 6/15/2010 4:26:27 PM...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    EXTERNAL AERIAL SET TOP BOX AERIAL TO AERIAL INPUT SOCKET ON TV Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 9 RF OUT VCR/DVD RF CABLE SCART-SCART CABLE TO SCART INPUT CONNECTOR ON TV Getting started 5V DC IN 2.0A 6/15/2010 4:26:27 PM...

  • Page 10: How To Connect The Set-Top Box To A Tv Set

    Turn off the mains socket your TV and DVD or VCR is plugged into or pull the plugs out of the sockets. Take the aerial lead out of the TV and connect it to the ‘aerial’ connector on the back panel of the set-top box. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 10 6/15/2010 4:26:28 PM...
  • Page 11 EXTERNAL AERIAL SET TOP BOX AERIAL RF CABLE DVD PLAYER/ RECORDER OR VCR Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 11 RF OUT VCR/DVD SCART-SCART CABLE SCART-SCART CABLE CABLE TO SCART INPUT CONNECTOR TO AERIAL CONNECTOR Getting started 5V DC IN 2.0A 6/15/2010 4:26:28 PM...

  • Page 12: How To Connect Headphones

    How to connect headphones Connect the 3.5 mm stereo jack plug on your headphones into the headphone socket on the back of the set-top box, see below. AERIAL RF OUT Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 12 5V DC IN VCR/DVD 2.0A 6/15/2010 4:26:29 PM...

  • Page 13: How To Turn The Set-Top Box On For The First Time

    P l e a s e w a i t w h i l e s c a n n i n g . . . 9 m i n u te s re ma i ni ng Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 13 You need to set up your receiver.
  • Page 14 When scanning finishes, the box will show the number of services (TV and radio stations). An example is shown above. After a short time, the first TV channel in the list of channels the box has found will Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 14 Pr o v i de r Ty p e...

  • Page 15: Problems Installing The Channels

    This will turn on the set-top box Scart output. The TV picture will turn on and show the station that you were watching when the set-top box was put on standby. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 15 stb. stb. First time installation...

  • Page 16: Commonly Used Features

    To put the sound back on, press the mute button again. Sound will come back at its previous level and the mute symbol will disappear from the screen. You can also put the sound back on again if you press the Vol+ or Vol– buttons. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 16 6/15/2010 4:26:31 PM...

  • Page 17: Changing Channel

    You must first program this list. See page 59 for how to do this. Press the Fav button. Your favourites list will be displayed. An example is shown below. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 17 0-9). Fav button). TV/Radio button). BBC News...

  • Page 18: Basic Operation

    When you try to switch to a locked channel, and parental control is turned on, the ‘Locked channel’ PIN code entry box will be shown. Enter the PIN code to watch the channel you want to see. The default PIN for the set-top box is 0000. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 18 Na me Typ e...

  • Page 19: Programme Information

    To watch the programme whose details are shown, press the OK button or press Exit to return to the channel you were previously watching. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 19 A ll C h a nn e l s Na me...

  • Page 20: Programme Guide

    Brow se - Da y Re turn to TV E x it Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 20 0 2 : 56 1 5 / 02 / 2 0 1 0 The Jeremy K yl e Sho w Progra m me Na me I TV Ne w s at Te n &...
  • Page 21 Open the programme guide as described above. Use the Up, Down, Left and Right buttons to choose the programme you want to set the reminder for. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 21 N o w 1 4 : 3 2 N e x t ...

  • Page 22: Mini Guide

    If the programme is on later, a reminder will be set. To close the mini guide, press the Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 22 1 4 : 5 0 1 6/ 0 4 /2 0 1 0...

  • Page 23: Favourites List

    The tick symbol will be deleted and the channel will no longer be in the favourites list. Press the Back button to save the edited list. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 23 N a m e B B C O N E B B C TW O...

  • Page 24: Reminders List

    To delete a reminder, move to the programme in the list and then press the OK button. The ‘Delete reminders’ window will open. An example is shown on the next page. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 24 P r e v io u s m e n u...

  • Page 25: On-Screen Help Pages

    Use the Up and Down buttons to highlight the topic you are interested in. Press the OK button to display the page of information for the topic. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 25 C h an n e l Time IT V1...

  • Page 26: Single-Button Functions

    Ch+ and Ch- buttons for example. This section will describe these single-button functions. It Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 26 B ac k Pr ev i ous m en u...

  • Page 27: Talking Features

    ‘Talking features off’ will be heard and shown briefly. Talking features will now be turned off. To turn talking features on again, press the ‘Talking features on’ will be heard and shown briefly on the screen. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 27 Advanced features TF button. 6/15/2010 4:26:36 PM...
  • Page 28 Press the Swap button. The previous channel you were watching will be shown. Press the Swap button again to return to the programme you were just watching. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 28 AD button. 6/15/2010 4:26:36 PM...
  • Page 29 In most cases this button will not have any visual effect. However, if watching TV pressing ? will display information about the programme you are watching. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 29 Sub button again. Advanced features 6/15/2010 4:26:36 PM...

  • Page 30: Retuning

    N e xt /P rev io u s S ele ct m en u If you need to retune the channels, do the following. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 30 P r ev io u s m e n u B ac k...
  • Page 31 Se lec t men u Press the OK button. The ‘Channel tuning’ menu will open. See below. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 31 Advanced features B a ck Pr e vio u s m e n u Re tu r n t o T V...
  • Page 32 Pl ea se wai t whi l e s can ni ng . . . 2 mi nu t e s r e m a in i n g Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 32 P r e v i o u s me n u...
  • Page 33 This is usually BBC1. An information banner will appear along the top of the picture for a short time which gives basic details of the TV programme you are watching. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 33 Total number of channels found: Total TV channels found:...

  • Page 34: Parental Control

    Se lec t m en u Press the OK button. The parental control ‘Enter PIN’ window will open. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 34 Pr e v io u s m en u B a ck Ret u r n to T V...
  • Page 35 N e xt /Pre vio u s S ele ct me n u The settings of the channels (locked or unlocked) is not affected when you change option 1. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 35 Please enter PIN to access menu _ _ _ _...
  • Page 36 The ‘Lock or unlock channels’ window will be shown. In the ‘Lock or unlock channels’ window, do the following. Use the Up and Down buttons to choose the channel you want to lock. Press the OK button. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 36 6/15/2010 4:26:40 PM...
  • Page 37 Enter it again. If there is a mistake it will let you know and you will have another chance to change the PIN. Change PIN Enter New PIN Confirm New PIN Use 0 - 9 Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 37 Advanced features _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6/15/2010 4:26:40 PM...

  • Page 38: Setting Up Your System

    Menu button. The main menu will be shown with the first option highlighted as shown in the example below. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 38 Up and Down buttons. Exit button to return to watching TV without saving any OK button. This will open a...
  • Page 39 Up and Down buttons to highlight ‘Programme guide layout’. Press the OK button. The ‘Programme guide layout menu will be shown. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 39 Setting up your system P r e vio u s m e n u B a ck...
  • Page 40 Up and Down buttons to highlight ‘Set volumes’. Press the OK button. The ‘Set volumes’ menu will be shown. See below. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 40 ✓ Pr e v ious m e nu B ack Re t ur n t o TV...
  • Page 41 In the ‘AD volume’ window, do the following. Use the Left and Right buttons to turn the volume up or down to suit your needs. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 41 P re v ious m e nu B ack Re turn to TV...
  • Page 42 OK button to save the volume setting and return to the previous menu, Or, press the Back button to return to the previous menu without change, Or, press the Exit button to ignore any change and return to watching TV. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 42 Previous menu B ack...
  • Page 43 OK button to save the volume setting and return to the previous menu, Or, press the Back button to return to the previous menu without change, Or, press the Exit button to ignore any change and return to watching TV. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 43 Previous menu B ack...
  • Page 44 OK button to save the volume setting and return to watching TV, Or, press the Back button to return to the previous menu without change, Or, press the Exit button to ignore any change and return to watching TV. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 44 Previous menu Next/Previous...
  • Page 45 OK button to save the volume setting and return to the previous menu, Or, press the Back button to return to the previous menu without change, Or, press the Exit button to ignore any change and return to watching TV. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 45 Previous menu Next/Previous...
  • Page 46 The ‘Visual preferences’ menu will be shown. See below. Visual pref erences 1. Co lour scheme 2. Font size 3. Turn subt it les on/of f  Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 46 Next/Previous Back Previous menu Select menu Return to TV...
  • Page 47 Or, press the Back button to return to the previous menu without change, Or, press the Exit button to ignore any change and return to watching TV. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 47 1. Whi te on blue 2. High con trast ( whit e o n b la ck) 3.
  • Page 48 OK button to save the setting and return to the previous menu, Or, press the Back button to return to the previous menu without change, Or, press the Exit button to ignore any change and return to watching TV. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 48 1. Medium 2. Large...
  • Page 49 Or, press the Back button to return to the previous menu without change, Or, press the Exit button to ignore any change and return to watching TV. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 49 1. Turn subt itles o n Turn subt itles o ff...

  • Page 50: Talking Features

    4 . Se t mo d e N ex t/P r e vio u s Se lec t m en u Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 50 P r e vio u s m e n u B a ck Re tu r n t o T V...
  • Page 51 OK button to save the setting and return to the previous menu, Or, press the Back button to return to the previous menu without change, Or, press the Exit button to ignore any change and return to watching TV. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 51 1. Turn TF on Turn TF of f...
  • Page 52 OK button to save the volume setting and return to the previous menu, Or, press the Back button to return to the previous menu without change, Or, press the Exit button to ignore any change and return to watching TV. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 52 Previous menu B ack...
  • Page 53 OK button to save the speed setting and return to the previous menu, Or, press the Back button to return to the previous menu without change, Or, press the Exit button to ignore any change and return to watching TV. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 53 Setting up your system Previous menu...
  • Page 54 OK button to save the setting and return to the previous menu, Or, press the Back button to return to the previous menu without change, Or, press the Exit button to ignore any change and return to watching TV. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 54 Previous menu B ack...
  • Page 55 2 . Su b tit le lan g u a g e N ex t/P r e vio u s Se lec t m en u Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 55 Setting up your system P r e vio u s m e n u...
  • Page 56 Or, press the Back button to return to the previous menu without change, Or, press the Exit button to ignore any change and return to watching TV. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 56 P r e v io u s me n u...
  • Page 57 Or, press the Back button to return to the previous menu without change, Or, press the Exit button to ignore any change and return to watching TV. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 57 Setting up your system B a ck P r e vio u s m e n u...
  • Page 58 Only the channels marked with the tick symbol will appear in the favourites list when using the Fav button on the remote control. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 58 P r e vio u s m e n u...
  • Page 59 2 . N o N ex t/ Pr e vi o us S av e an d r e tu r n Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 59 N a m e B B C O N E B B C TW O...

  • Page 60: Reminders List

    The reminders list shows the reminders you have set. As well as listing the reminders you can also delete any programmes you no longer want to be reminded of. We have described this topic in the Advanced features chapter, see page 24. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 60 6/15/2010 4:26:48 PM...

  • Page 61: Technical Settings

    7 . R e st o r e d e f au lt s N ex t/P r e vio u s Se lec t m en u Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 61 Up and Down buttons to highlight the ‘Technical P r e vio u s m e n u...
  • Page 62 Up and Down buttons to highlight ‘Aspect ratio’. Press the OK button. The ‘Aspect ratio’ options will be shown. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 62 P r e vio u s m e n u B a ck Re tu r n t o T V...
  • Page 63 2 . Z o o m N e xt /Pre vi o u s S av e a n d r et u r n Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 63 Setting up your system P r e v io u s me n u...
  • Page 64 Or, press the Exit button to ignore any change and return to watching TV. Tuning the channels We have described this topic in the Advanced features chapter, see Retuning on page 30. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 64 P r e v io u s me n u B a ck Ex it...
  • Page 65 Up and Down buttons to highlight the channel you would like details about. Press the OK button. The ‘Channel information’ window will be shown. An example is shown below. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 65 N am e Type B BC O N E...
  • Page 66 Up and Down buttons to highlight ‘Low-power mode’. Press the OK button. The ‘Turn low power mode on/off’ window will be shown. An example is shown below. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 66 C .I .D . 0x20C 0 T. I. S. 0x2002 N .I .T. 0x3002 66 6000...
  • Page 67 OK button to save the low power mode setting and return to the previous menu, Or, press the Back button to return to the previous menu without change, Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 67 Setting up your system P r e v io u s me n u...
  • Page 68 Or, press the Back button to return to the previous menu without change, Or, press the Exit button to ignore any change and return to watching TV. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 68 P r e v io u s me n u...
  • Page 69 S ta t e N o i nfor m a tio n to d isp la y S e l e c t Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 69 1 4 :2 9 1 6/0 4 /2 01 0 Tex t S tar t...
  • Page 70 To get help, press the Help button at any time. The contents for the help pages are shown below and can be accessed by pressing 0 whilst in a help screen. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 70 P r ev io u s m e n u B a ck...

  • Page 71: Help

    Press the OK button. The system information page will be shown. An example of this page is shown on the next page. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 71 B ac k Pr e vi ous m en u E xi t R e tur n to TV Menu button.

  • Page 72: System Information

    Or, press the Back button to return to the previous menu without change, Or, press the Exit button to ignore any change and return to watching TV. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 72 Go o d m an s Model number : Boot code: C .

  • Page 73: Help And Advice

    You can only find some of the channels on your set-top box. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 73 What might be causing the problem The mains lead either unplugged or the fuse in the mains plug has blown. The aerial is not connected. The aerial is damaged or pointing in the wrong direction.

  • Page 74: Frequently Asked Questions

    No. To watch Freeview channels you must use the TV Scart connection. The RF cable connection lets you watch your existing (non-digital) TV channels when the set-top box is turned off for example. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 74 6/15/2010 4:26:53 PM...

  • Page 75: Safety Information

    Always make sure you get rid of batteries safely. Check with your local authority for how you should get rid of batteries. • Never put batteries on a fire, or in the bin with household waste. Goodmans GDB20TTS_Instruction Manual.indb 75 Product safety 6/15/2010 4:26:53 PM...
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