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- Page 1 GDB1225DTR Freeview + Digital TV Recorder User Guide IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference...
- Page 2 Introduction Thank you for choosing this Goodmans Freeview + Digital TV Recorder. Not only can you receive over 50 digital TV channels, and up to 24 digital radio stations, but you can record two channels at a time, pause live TV and watch it back at a time to suit you.
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Page 3: What's In The Box
What’s in the box? Quick Start Guide This User Guide Other things you may need You will need a wideband rooftop aerial in order for your Freeview+ digital TV recorder to work properly. See www.digitaluk.co.uk for more information. Loop Through Cable Freeview+ Digital TV Recorder MENU WIDE... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Your Digital TV Recorder ...5 Your remote control ...6 Connecting up ...7 Get Started ...8 Daily use ...10 The programme guide window ...14 Channel Organiser ...16 The Library Window ...18 The settings menu...20 Retune ...23 The system information menu ...24 Help and Advice ...25 Specifications ...29 Warnings ...30... -
Page 5: Your Digital Tv Recorder
SERVICE ONLY RS232 250gb Digital TV Recorder Power Supply: AC 230V~50Hz Max Power Consumption: 18W Helpline: 0871 230 1777 SPDIF SPDIF Digital audio out (for connection to a surround sound system) ReCORD Record live TV AC IN 230V~50Hz GDB1225DTR POWeR Cable... -
Page 6: Your Remote Control
Your Remote Control Remote Control STANDbY Power On/Standby MeNu Opens the main menu screen WIDe Switches between 4:3 and 16:9 screen sizes 0 to 9 Selects channels and enters your PIN GuIDe Opens the Programme Guide window PlAY NAVIGATION Selects options in menu/ on screen displays VOluMe Up and down... -
Page 7: Connecting Up
Connect the Scart lead between the TV Scart socket and your TV Scart socket. RF IN1 RF IN2 RF OUT1 RF OUT2 SPDIF AC IN SERVICE ONLY 230V~50Hz GDB1225DTR RS232 250gb Digital TV Recorder Power Supply: AC 230V~50Hz Max Power Consumption: 18W Helpline: 0871 230 1777... -
Page 8: Getting Started
Getting Started using 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. Replace the battery cover. To use the Remote Control, simply direct it towards the front of the Freeview+ digital TV recorder and press the desired buttons. - Page 9 Getting Started To turn on To turn on your new Freeview+ digital TV recorder, press the STANDbY button on the remote control. MENU The first time install screen The first time install screen will appear on screen. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the installation. WIDE CLOCK TV/AV...
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Page 10: Changing Channel
Daily use Daily use We have divided this book into separate sections, so that you can find the information you are looking for easily. This section covers the day to day functions that you will use most often. using standby When you are not watching TV, you should set your Freeview+ digital TV recorder to standby. -
Page 11: Changing The Volume
Daily use Changing the volume You can change the volume using the VOl p and q buttons on the remote control. You can turn off the volume by pressing the MuTe button. To turn it back on, press the MuTe button again. The information screen Press the INFO button once to display details of the programme currently... -
Page 12: Pausing Live Tv
Daily use Pausing live TV This function is also known as time shifting and is very useful if you are watching a programme and the phone rings. To pause live TV, press the PAuSe button. The time counter will start and show the amount of time that the programme has been paused. - Page 13 Daily use To open the main menu, press the MeNu button. Use the p and q buttons to navigate the main menu. Press the OK button to select an option. library - You can open the library window from the main menu. For further information about the library window, see page 18.
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Page 14: The Programme Guide Window
The programme guide window Navigation You can open the programme guide window by pressing the GuIDe button on the remote control. The guide shows you all of the programmes and channels available for the next 8 days. Use the p and q buttons to select different channels. -
Page 15: Setting A Recording
The programme guide window When the programme is about to start, a warning screen will be displayed. You can change the channel, cancel the reminder or delay the reminder. Use the p and q buttons to select the option and the OK button to confirm your selection. -
Page 16: Channel Organiser
Channel Organiser You can open the channel organiser window from the main menu or with the CH lIST button. This channel list allows you to delete, hide and lock channels. Channel list icons This channel has been hidden This channel has been locked and will require the parental PIN to unlock it. -
Page 17: Locking A Channel
Channel Organiser locking a channel You can lock any channel so that it can only be accessed once the parental PIN has been successfully entered. You may want to do this to prevent children from viewing unsuitable programmes. Use the p and q buttons to select the channel that you want to lock. -
Page 18: The Library Window
The library Window Navigation You can open the recordings library window by pressing the lIb button. This shows you all of your recorded and scheduled programmes. Use the p and q buttons to select each programme. Watching a programme Programmes that have finished recording are marked as RECORDED in on a red background in the Status column. -
Page 19: Deleting A Recording
The library Window Deleting a recording Use the p and q buttons to select a programme you want to delete. Press the ReD button to delete. locking a recording You can lock a recording so that it can only be accessed once the parental PIN has been successfully entered. -
Page 20: The Settings Menu
The settings menu To open the settings menu, press the MeNu button on the remote control and then select ‘Settings’. Press the OK button to confirm. Changing the settings Use the p and q buttons to select a setting category. Press the OK button and then use the buttons to view the available options for a setting category. -
Page 21: Parental Lock
The settings menu Parental lock This setting allows you to make changes to the parental PIN. The default setting is that you don’t have to enter a PIN (Off). To change the password you have to enter your old password, enter the new password and then confirm the new password. -
Page 22: Format Hdd
The settings menu Format HDD This setting reformats the HDD DON’T FORGET! Reformating the HDD will erase all your previously recorded programmes, including programmes that have been locked. -
Page 23: Retune
Retune The retune menu allows you to search for new channels. DON’T FORGeT! You cannot perform a retune whilst recording. To open the retune menu, press the MeNu button on the remote control and then select Retune. A warning screen will appear to tell you that all the channels will be retuned. -
Page 24: The System Information
The system information To open the system information menu, press the MeNu button on the remote control and then select ‘System Information’. Press the OK button to confirm. The system information menu provides important information about your Freeview+ digital TV recorder. In the unlikely event that you have to contact the helpline, you should have the system information menu open. -
Page 25: Help And Advice
Help and Advice Frequently asked questions Frequently asked question The Freeview+ digital TV recorder will not switch on. What should I do? The Freeview+ digital TV recorder does not seem to work and there is nothing shown on the TV. The picture appears to be ‘squashed’... - Page 26 Help and Advice Frequently asked question The picture or sound keeps breaking up. There are several possible causes of this What you can do 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.
- Page 27 Help and Advice Frequently asked question No channels were found when searching for channels. I am missing some channels. I cannot see digital channels after I have moved the set top box to a different house. I have forgotten my guidance PIN. What you can do Some TV channels are not available in every area.
- Page 28 Help and Advice Frequently asked question The Freeview+ digital TV recorder is behaving in an unusual way, for example, the wrong information is on the screen. Can I change the audio language for the programme I am watching? Need any help or information setting up? You may find the information you are looking for on our web site.
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Page 29: Specifications
The Freeview+ 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 on hand. The guarantee is subject to the following provisions: •... -
Page 30: Warnings
Warnings Weee This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances. General Safety This Freeview+ digital TV recorder has been designed and manufactured to meet European safety standards, but... -
Page 31: Electrical Information
electrical Information This digital TV recorder 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. - Page 32 DCS-MAR10-GDB1225DTR...
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