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HD Digital TV Recorder Model: GS104TRH FREE TV UST A IFFY YOUR USER GUIDE...
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Welcome Thank you for choosing this Goodmans HD Digital TV Recorder. Not only can it receive over 150 subscription free channels, but you can record two channels at a time, pause and rewind live TV and watch it back at a time to suit you.
What’s in the box? Remote control Your new HD Digital TV Recorder 2 x AAA batteries Quick start guide HDMI cable Power cable Contents Your HD digital TV recorder. 4 The settings menu.... 18 Your remote control.... 6 System information..23 Connecting up.....
Your remote control MUTE Turns the volume On and Off. HOME Exits all menus and goes back to live TV. STANDBY Power On/Standby. Enter values and NUMBER PAD select the channel number directly by entering it’s number. EXIT Closes menu. Takes you back to the BACK LIBRARY...
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Getting started Putting in the batteries 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. Replace the battery cover. Plug in and switch on Insert the power lead into the ‘DC 12V 2.5A’...
Daily use We have divided this book into separate Changing the channel sections, so that you can find the information You can also select the channel you want to you are looking for more easily. This section watch by using the [P+] and [P-] buttons on the covers the day to day functions that you will use remote control.
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Daily use Daily use Changing the volume Subtitles You can change the volume using the [VOL+] Press the [SUB] button to toggle the subtitles and [VOL-] buttons on the remote control. You on and off. can turn off the volume pressing the [MUTE] button.
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Daily use Red button services Some channels offer additional services via the red button on your remote control. When additional services are available a red dot will be shown in the top right hand part of your TV screen. Press the [RED] button to open the menu. An example screen is shown below.
The guide window Navigation Guide icons You can open the guide window by pressing the This programme has audio AD))) [GUIDE] button on the remote control. The guide description. shows you all of the programmes and channels This programme is broadcast available for the next 8 days.
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The guide window This programme has subtitles. Recording clashes If you try to record more than two programmes This programme had digital at the same time, you will see a warning screen text available. with a list of options for you to choose. An example screen is shown below;...
The library window Library Fri 9 Sep 9:22pm 09/09/2011 BBC One HD 8:00pm - 9:00pm Gardeners’ World 29/30. Four Seasons: A special programme following a year in the lives of gardeners Tony and Marie Newton, who have transformed their garden into a stunning Yellow Book garden.
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The library window Watching a recording Protecting a recording Programmes that have finished recording are You can protect a recording from being marked as ‘Recorded’. accidentally deleted by protecting it. Use the [ ], [ ], buttons to select a Use the [ ], [ ], buttons to select a recording programme that you want to watch.
The channel List Channel list icons You can open the channel list window by pressing the [CH LIST] button on the remote Record the current programme control or from the main menu. you are watching. Opens the Guide window. Main Menu Fri 14 Oct 8:22pm GUIDE Recordings...
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The channel List Hiding a channel Deleting a channel Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to select a channel that you want to hide. Press the [RED] channel that you want to delete.
The settings menu Display and audio To open the settings press the [MENU] button on the remote control and then select ‘Settings’. Press the [OK] button to confirm. Settings Weds 8 Oct 8:22pm Display & Audio Language Parental Freesat + Network Other HDMI Output...
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The settings menu Language Parental Settings Weds 8 Oct 8:22pm Settings Weds 8 Oct 8:22pm Display & Audio Language Parental Freesat + Network Other Display & Audio Language Parental Freesat + Network Other Audio Language WARNING Parental Settings PIN Subtiltle Language This menu is PIN protected.
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The settings menu freesat+ Allow Parental Settings Changes - This setting is used to allow access to the parental menu without entering a PIN. The default setting is Settings Weds 8 Oct 8:22pm Display & Audio Language Parental Freesat + Network Other that you must enter a PIN.
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The settings menu Auto Disk Management - This will allow the DHCP - This stands for ‘Dynamic Host oldest recordings that have been viewed to be Configuration Protocol’. If DHCP is set to over written if the Digital TV Recorder is short Auto your freesat digital box will be set up of space.
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The settings menu Other First Time Installation - This setting allows you to perform a first time installation. Follow the Settings Weds 8 Oct 8:22pm instructions on-screen to setup your HD Digital Display & Audio Language Parental Freesat + Network Other TV Recorder.
System Information To open the system information window press the [MENU] button on the remote control and then select ‘System Information’. Main Menu Fri 14 Oct 8:22pm Recordings Channel List Settings System Information Select EXIT Exit Menu Press the [OK] button to confirm. DON’T FORGET! It is useful to have access to the system information screen when contacting the support team.
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Guidance What is guidance? Guidance is a parental lock which gives you control against the types of programmes that can be watched and played back on your HD Digital TV Recorder. Programmes that contain guidance information are marked with a Guidance labels let you know when a programme may include content that is unsuitable for young audiences (e.g violence,...
Non-freesat channels You can manually tune in any free to air channels To view the non-freesat channels press the on your HD Digital TV Recorder, if you have the [CH LIST] button, and press the [ ] or frequency in MHz, the symbol rate and the LNB ] buttons to highlight Manual Channels.
Help and advice Frequently asked questions What you can do In which direction should my satellite dish be Your satellite dish should be fitted on a south facing positioned? wall in the direction of 28.2 ° east of south. Can I connect more than one digital box to Yes you can.
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Help and advice Frequently asked questions What you can do Do I have to retune my Digital TV Recorder No. Your Digital TV Recorder will automatically when new channels are added? add new channels for you, and display them in the programme guide and channel list.
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I can use services like BBC to setup and connect your digital box, go to iPlayer? www.freesat.co.uk/iplayer. Need extra information or help setting up? You may find the information you are looking for on our web site. www.goodmans.co.uk or on the freesat website www.freesat.co.uk...
Safety General Safety Don’t leave the equipment switched On when it is unattended for long periods of time, unless This equipment has been designed and it is specifically stated that it is designed for manufactured to meet European safety unattended operation or has a standby mode. standards, but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best Make sure that other people in your household...
Technical Speci cation General Information: Model Number GS104TRH Dimensions DxLxH 280 x 190 x 50mm Weight 700g Hard Drive Capacity 320 or 500 Gbytes Number of Tuners Twin DVB S2 Features: Access all freesat digital channels and radio stations. Upscaling of standard definition TV when using the HDMI connection. 8 Day Electronic programme guide.
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Guarantee The Digital TV Recorder 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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Find out more about freesat at www.freesat.co.uk Follow freesat on www.twitter.com/freesat_TV Like freesat on www.facebook.com/freesat For help with installation or using your new freesat HD box, call us on 0845 313 0051 (local call rate) or freesat.co.uk. visit For support: email support@goodmans.co.uk visit www.goodmans.co.uk/support/...
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