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500GB Satellite HD Digital TV Recorder Model. GD11FSRHD50 Instruction Manual Welcome to your new freesat+ HD digital TV recorder Now you can pause, rewind and record both HD and SD television, and so much more...
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Welcome Thank you for choosing this Goodmans HD Digital TV Recorder. Not only can it receive over 140 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.
CH LIST MENU LIBRARY GUIDE HDMI cable Quick start guide 500GB Satellite HD a bc Digital TV Recorder Model. GD11FSRHD50 Quick Start Guide pqrs wxy z Power cable Mains adapter BACK E XIT & @_ Welcome to your new freesat+ HD digital TV recorder...
Your HD digital TV recorder Front view Stop playback. Record live TV. Playback recorded STOP PLAY PAUSE Pause live TV programmes. and playback. Displays Channel up. Power On / LED DISPLAY UP ARROW STANDBY the current channel Channel down. Standby. DOWN ARROW number.
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Your HD digital TV recorder Standby Mode Standby Mode - Power button is red when in standby mode. Power button is green when powered on. On Mode - General use Depending on how you are using the Digital TV Recorder, the LED display may show the following messages.
Your remote control Turns the volume On Switches between MUTE TV/DTV and Off. freesat and normal TV. (Scart connection only). Exits all menus and goes HOME back to live TV. Power On/Standby. STANDBY Adjust the aspect ratio of the WIDE Opens the channel CH LIST MUTE...
Connecting up Getting connected Connecting to a HD Ready TV HD READY TV TUNER 2 TUNER 1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trade arks of Dolby Laboratories LNB in CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 2 x RG6 coaxial Cable with 2 x ‘F’...
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 mains adapter 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 your looking for easier. This section covers the watch by using the [P+] and [P-] buttons on the day to day functions that you will use most 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 DON’T FORGET! Red buttonn services cannot be accessed if you have subtitles turned on. 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.
The guide window Fri 1 May 7:48pm Programme Guide All Channels Entertainment News & Sport Movies Lifestyle Music 8:00pm - 9:00pm The Restaurant Raymond Blanc adds to the pressure - he tells the couples to start a takeaway service so they can reach their local community by offering their restaurant food to go.
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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 Weds 8 Oct 8:22pm All Channels Favourite List Manual Channels BBC 1 London BBC 2 England ITV1 London Channel 4 Five BBC THREE BBC FOUR BBC HD BBC ALBA ITV2 ITV2+1 Exit Menu Record Guide Hide Add Fav Delete...
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 chooses if you want to allow access to the parental menu without entering a PIN. The Settings Weds 8 Oct 8:22pm Display & Audio Language Parental Freesat + Network Other default setting is 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.
DON’T FORGET! It is useful to have access to the system information screen when contacting the call centre. Information Weds 8 Oct 8:22pm System HDD Control Network Manufacturer Postcode Goodmans CM1 1WZ Model Number Region Anglia Hardware Version Tuners V1.1 Tuner 1 Tuner 2...
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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Help and advice Frequently asked questions What you can do Can I record one programme whilst Yes you can, but you will need two cables from the watching another? satellite dish connected to your freesat+ recorder. Can I record an entire series? Yes you can.
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...
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 GD11FSRHD50 Hard Drive Capacity 500 Gbytes Number of Tuners Twin DVB S2 Recording Time 125 hours high definition / 312 hours standard definition Features: Access all freesat digital channels and radio stations. Upscaling of standard definition TV when using the HDMI connection.
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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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Installation Information Postcode Radio Guidance PIN Revision1_14/09/11...
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