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GDB11XI Digital Box Instruction Manual IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference.
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Introduction Thank you for choosing this Goodmans GDB11XI Digital Box. Not only can it receive over 50 digital TV channels, but you can also listen to up to 24 digital radio stations, 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 20-21 before using your Digital Box.
What’s in the box? Your new Digital Box Remote control TV/VCR WIDE MENU EXIT 2x AAA Batteries RF lead BACK SUBT INFO TEXT 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.
Your Digital Box Front view Remote control sensor Back view Scart connector for connection to TV Mains cable CAUT ION WARNING :HIGH VOL TA GE INSIDE .TO PREVENT ELECTRI CAL SHOC K,DO NOT REMOVE A NY COVER O R SCREW. Aerial Input.
Your remote control MUTE Turns the volume on and off. STANDBY Power On/Standby. NUMBER PAD Enter values and select the channel directly by entering its number. TV/VCR Changes between WIDE Adjust the aspect ratio Digital Box TV and standard TV TV/VCR WIDE of the video output.
Connecting up Getting connected Connecting to the TV with SCART SCART Cable* CAUT ION WARNING :HIGH VOL TA GE INSIDE .TO PREVENT ELECTRI CAL SHOC K,DO NOT REMOVE A NY COVER O R SCREW. RF lead *Not supplied...
Getting started Install batteries in remote Remove the battery cover to reveal the battery compartment. Align the two size AAA batteries so that the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks on the batteries match the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks inside the battery compartment.
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Getting started Tuning in When your digital box is tuning Tuning Menu in, you will see the channels Channels that have been found during BBC ONE the installation listed (right). BBC TWO ITV 1 BBC THREE This screen also shows you, BBC FOUR the signal strength and quality ITV3...
Daily use Commonly used features Using the EPG As with most of your electrical goods, there The Electronic Programme Guide, or EPG, will be functions you use everyday, and is an on-screen TV guide. It shows all others that you need only occasionally. scheduled programmes in advance for every We’ve put the most commonly used tuned in channel.
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Daily use Changing the volume Now and Next You can change the view of the EPG to a You can change the volume of your Digital now and next format by pressing the MENU Box by using the VOL and VOL buttons button when the EPG is open.
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Daily use The info banner Using digital text The info banner can be accessed when your Many digital channels also provide digital are watching a TV programme, by pressing text. For example this could be information the INFO button. about programmes, the weather, news and many other topics.
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Daily use to remind you again in a few minutes. Setting a reminder Press the OK button to confirm. You can set your TV to remind you when a programme you want to watch is about to If a reminder clashes with the start time start.
Advanced features Organising your channels Press the 1 button to lock the selected channel. When the Parental Lock is You can lock, skip, delete and move channels set to on, ‘locked’ channels require a in your channel list. password to be entered before they can be watched;...
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Advanced features Settings menu Press the OK button. The settings menu lets you alter the default The OSD & TV menu will be displayed and settings of your Digital Box via the System is shown below. The OSD & TV function Setup and Factory Default functions.
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Advanced features Parental lock A message will be displayed briefly when the the password has been The Parental Lock function in conjunction updated, and then the window will with the Lock function in channel list, close. If unsuccessful, you will be allows you to control the content that may prompted to enter the password again.
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Information Accessories : xxxxv1.0 H/W VERSION This menu gives you access to the ‘Software : A33ST10_xx_xxxx S/W VERSION Upgrade’ and ‘Information’ functions. : GDB11XI Model Number : OFF Subtitle Status : English Language Status : 99 No of Channel S/W Upgrade via OTA...
Re-tuning Retuning your Digital Box The re-tuning progress screen will be displayed (below) which shows you As digital switchover happens in your how many channels have been found region, and extra channels and services are and saved. Scanning may take several launched, you will need to retune your Digital minutes to complete.
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...
Specifications • R F input connector Tuner and channel (IEC-TYPE, IEC169-2, female) • R F output connector (IEC-TYPE, IEC169-2, male) • F requency range: 470MHz ~862MHz (UHF) Decoder MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818 • Transport stream MAX. 15Mbit/s • Profile level MPEG-2 Main profile @main level • Input rate 4:3/16:9 Switchable • Video format MPEG Layer I & II, 32 / 44.1 / 48KHz • Audio format RGB, CVBS • Video output...
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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.
Warnings • U nqualified attempts to repair this Digital Safety Tips Box will invalidate the warranty. If smoke, abnormal noise or odour comes • R efer repairs to this Digital Box to a out of this Digital Box, unplug from the mains qualified service personnel only. supply immediately and contact the retailer. • Do not disassemble this Digital Box.
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Guarantee This digital box is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. If there is any defect due to faulty materials or workmanship, contact the Customer Helpline. Have your receipt of purchase available. The guarantee is subject to the following provisions: •...
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How the Digital switchover may affect you: Television in the UK is going digital, bringing us all more choice and new services. Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, television When does switchover happen? services in the UK will go completely digital, Copeland switches on October 17, 2007 TV region by TV region.
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