Goodmans GDB12XIT Cable Box User Manual
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1. Problem Possible cause What to do Standby light not lit Mains lead unplugged Check mains lead Mains fuse blown Check fuse No signal found Aerial is disconnected Check aerial lead Aerial is damaged misaligned Check aerial Out of digital signal area Ensure that you are capable of receiving Digital TV No picture or sound uned to digital teletext channel Switch to another channel Scrambled channel Channel is scrambled his Digital Box is not able to decode message scrambled channels No response to remote control Digital Box is switched off Plug in and turn on plug Handset not aimed correctly Aim remote at the front panel Front panel obstructed Check for obstructions in front of the Digital Box Remote batteries exhausted Replace the remote batteries Forgotten PIN code Contact the helpline You have moved your he aerial feed maybe sent through a ry a signal booster or a direct feed from the TV and you find you are distribution system which can may reduce aerial no longer able to receive he digital signal now received by the digital channels Digital Box Need extra help If you have a technical enquiry or a problem with this Digital Box just call 0871 230 1777 18 CIM Cy Tuner and channel e RF input connector IEC TYPE IEC169 2 female e RF output connector IEC TYPE IEC169 2 male e Frequency range 470MHz 862MHz UHF Decoder e Transport stream PEG 2 ISO IEC 13818 e Profile2. do battle in Hyde Park London Matt Chilton comments Using digital text Many digital channels also provide digital text For example this could be information about programmes the weather news and many other topics To use digital text press the TEXT button on the remote control An example is shown below Enter Number ea 4 Press UP DOWN to close gt Ent rtainiment Regional News INDEX DON T FORGET Not all channels have digital text 11 Setting a reminder You can set your TV to remind you when a programme you want to watch is about to start Press the EPG button Scroll to the programme you want to be reminded about using the arrow buttons Press the OK button A please wait message will be displayed for a short time and then the EPG will be updated with your setting Information 7 Day 15 08 2009 14 42 17 During an e there is mai Lt id o sets oit to find out how the crime was committed Channel Programmes on Sun 16 08 14 30 16 30 BBC ONE EP 14 30 4 Colombo BBC TWO 16 30 Lewis Channel 4 FIVE lt 2Hrs 2Hs Day Day Information Exit Ok Watch 4A clock icon will be placed adjacent to the selected programme name The reminder has now been set Press the EXIT button when you want to go back to the programme you were watching When the reminder time has been reached a pop up box will appear Reminder Use the left and right ar
3. not covered by Freeview yet or that you need an aerial upgrade Visit www digitaluk co uk to check If you have any questions please contact your equipment supplier or call Digital UK on 0845 6 50 50 50 or visit www digitaluk co uk When does switchover happen Copeland switches on October 17 2007 The exact date you switch depends on the transmitter you are served by To check when you switch go to Digital UK s postcode checker on www digitaluk co uk Check your ITV news service or look at Teletext page 106 to see what TV region you re in Visit us at digitaluk co uk call us on 0845 6 50 50 50 t Rev2 DTM_V1 NG_04 09 09
4. System Setup Press the gt button to select System Set Up Press the OK button The settings menu will be displayed This has two sub menus OSD amp TV and Parental Lock as shown below System Setup Channel Manager OSD ETN Parental Lock System Installation Accessories 1 BBC ONE gt lt P Ok Select Exit OSD amp TV The OSD amp TV option will be selected If not use the aw buttons to select it Press the OK button The OSD amp TV menu is displayed and is shown below The OSD amp TV function allows you to set the items listed The Aspect Ratio function lets you select the screen display to be 16 9 4 3 or AUTO The latter will automatically reformat according to the program format l Video Output OSD Theme Theme 1 Pref Language English Low Power On The Video Output function lets you choose to use RGB or CVBS composite video RGB will give a picture than CVBS The OSD Theme option lets you choose from three different colour schemes for the on screen and menu displays theme 1 2 and 3 The only difference is the colour The Pref Language option lets you choose from the selection of languages provided for on screen display You can select from English Gaelic and Welsh The Low Power option lets you set the unit to operate in low or standard power mode Low Power can be set to On or Off Use the a w and t
5. e Always unplug the Digital Box before cleaning it e Wipe dust off the cabinet of the Digital Box with a clean dry and soft cloth e Do not place any objects on top of the Digital Box e Avoid exposing your Digital Box directly to sunlight or other heat sources e Put your Digital Box in a well ventilated area away from high humidity e Do not expose this Digital Box to rain or moisture dripping or splashing e For stubborn stains use a damp not dripping cloth e Do not use any cleaning solutions on this Digital Box Safety Tips If smoke abnormal noise or odour comes out of this Digital Box unplug from the mains supply immediately and contact the retailer Never try to repair the Digital Box on your own Always contact the dealer for repairs Note This manual contains for reference only graphics and information that are subject to change without notice 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 as applicable throughout the EU 21 22 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 gu
6. has successfully completed the channel at the top of the channel list will be shown on your TV The information banner for this channel will be displayed for a few seconds gt 1 BBC ONE s 11 12 08 2009 22 32 30 22 35 22 45 The National Lottery Draws S A P O Problems installing If steps 1 to 5 have not installed your digital box there are a couple of things that you should retry 1 Check all connections to your digital box and TV making sure that they are secure and connected to the correct sockets See page 6 2 Try the installation again e Press the MENU button on your remote control e Select System Installation using the up and down arrows e Press the gt button to select Auto Scan e Press the OK button BETIWAU sts Commonly used features As with most of your electrical goods there will be functions you use everyday and others that you need only occasionally We ve put the most commonly used functions in this section so you can get your Digital Box up and running as quickly as possible We suggest you read this section carefully then use the other sections to dip in to whenever you need some extra details or some guidance for settings Using the Main Menu Channel Organiser System Installation Settings Accessories i i gt lt P 0k Select Exit The main menu gives you access to all the functions and features of your new digital box an
7. held by the cable clamp gt 2 Core plug 3 Core plug A WARNING Do not connect either wire warnine his appliance must be earthed to the earth terminal he wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the erminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol Q or coloured green or green and yellow This symbol indicates that this 2 core appliance is Class Il and does not require an earth connection he wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal j marked with the letter N or coloured black marked with the letter N or coloured black he wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured red marked with the letter L or coloured red Fuse Green amp yellow Fuse Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live Blue Neutral Brown Live e Unqualified attempts to repair this Digital Box will invalidate the warranty e Refer repairs to this Digital Box to a qualified service personnel only e Do not disassemble this Digital Box e There are dangerous voltage parts inside that may cause electric shock even after power is disconnected e Store your Digital Box in a clean dry environment e Unplug the Digital Box immediately if it gets wet and consult a servicing technician
8. to on locked channels require a password to be entered before they can be watched a locked channel is identified in the channel list by a lock symbol The default password is 0000 Press the 2 button to mark the selected channel to be skipped when using the CH and CH w buttons to change channel a channel marked to be skipped is identified in the channel list by an arrow symbol Press the 3 button to delete the selected channel Press the 4 button to move the channel up or down the list When an item is deleted it will be permanently removed from the list and will no longer be accessible until re tuned To move a channel Use the av buttons to select the channel Press the 4 button The channel name will be highlighted in grey Use the aw buttons to move to the position where you want to relocate the channel Press the OK button DON T FORGET You can re tune your Digital Box to retrieve channels you have deleted See Re tuning on page 17 13 Advanced features Settings menu The settings menu lets you alter the default settings of your Digital Box via the System Setup and Factory Default functions Press the MENU button to display the main menu Use the aw buttons to select Settings and display the following window Systems Setup Factory Default Channel Manager System Installation Accessories v 1 BBC ONE lt P Ok Select Exit
9. Goodmans GDB12xXIT Digital Box Instruction Manual a IMPORTANT Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference Introduction Thank you for choosing this GDB12XIT 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 This appliance is for household use only k digital 7 Approved product Over 50 digital TV channels A Digital Box lets you access the free digital channels that are broadcast in the UK It uses a digital signal received through your normal aerial and lets you watch it through your existing television Up to 24 digital radio stations No subscription no contract no fuss No installation easy set up Red button interactive services IMPORTANT The screens and illustrations shown in this instruction manual are for reference and instruction purposes only and may not exactly represent the final roduct Coverage Check coverage in your area Text your postcode followed by your house number or name to 83331 Or visit www freeview co uk e g NW9 6NY Costs no more than a normal text The FREEVIEW service is subject to coverage An aerial upgrade may be required The FREEVIE
10. W FREEVIEW FREEVIEW HD words and logos are trade marks of DTV Services LTD DTV Services Ltd 2002 2008 What s in the box Your new Digital Box Remote control eim A NI 2x AAA Batteries RF lead 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 For more information visit www digitaluk co uk Scart cable You will need a Scart cable to connect between your Digital Box and your TV If you want to connect a DVD recorder to your Digital Box you will require an additional Scart cable 01 Your Digital Box 00 4 06 Advanced features 13 16 02 Your remote control 5 07 R tUNING eeeeeeeeeeeees 17 03 Connecting UD cce 6 08 Troubleshooting 18 04 Getting started 7 09 Specifications cee 19 05 Daily Se 9 12 10 Safety 20 21 D migr Front view Goodmans Power on Remote control Standby indicator sensor Back view AUX Scart TV Scart for connection to a VCR Connection to TV or a DVD Recorder EENIA n Ace QOOOQO0000 OOO 0000000 wv VER Aerial Input Connect the aerial to this socket Aerial Output AC Mains cable Connect the supplied RF cable to the TV Your remote control 02 STANDBY Power On S
11. arantee is subject to the following provisions e It is only valid within the boundaries of the country of purchase e The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this instruction manual e The digital box must be used solely for domestic purposes e The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the digital box is re sold or has been damaged by inexpert repair e The manufacturer disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages e The guarantee is in addition to and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights 23 get set for digital V 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 services in the UK will go completely digital TV region by TV region The map shows when your area will switchover to digital When the TV switchover happens in your area there are at least two occasions when you will need to re tune your Digital Box in order to continue receiving your existing TV channels and also to pick up new ones Digital UK the body leading the digital TV switchover will advise you when you need to re tune during the switchover For re tuning instructions for this Digital Box please see page 17 of this instruction book If you find you can t receive the extra digital channels it may be because your area is
12. d displays the currently selected channel To view the main menu Press the MENU button on your remote control Use the aw buttons to select an option and then press OK to open it To go back to the previous screen or menu Press the BACK button Press the EXIT button when you want to close a menu Using the EPG The Electronic Programme Guide or EPG is an on screen TV guide It shows all scheduled programmes in advance for every tuned in channel Press the EPG button on the remote control to access the guide J EPG Information 7 Day ing of unusual entertainment there is magic illusion sleight of hand and ets out to find out how thi 15 08 2009 14 42 17 o si crime was committed Channel Programmes on Sun 16 08 14 30 16 30 BBC ONE 14 30 Colombo BBC TWO 16 30 Lewis ITV1 Channel 4 FIVE lt P 2Hrs 2Hrs Day Day Information Exit Ok Watch You can use the aw buttons to select a different channel Press OK to watch the selected channel in the preview window To watch the selected programme in full screen and close the EPG window press the EXIT button You can use the coloured buttons on your remote control to change the EPG to a different time The red button will move backwards 2 hours the green button will go forwards 2 hours the yellow button will go back 24 hours and the blue button will go forwards 24 hours Now and Next You can change the view of the EPG t
13. he gt 4 buttons to select and change the OSD amp TV options as required Advanced features Parental lock The Parental Lock function in conjunction with the Lock function in channel list allows you to control the content that may be viewed on the TV when set it will also password protect the re tune function If you change the setting to Off the password must be entered to allow the setting change The password can be changed when required Use the a w and the gt 4 buttons to highlight Parental Lock and then press the OK button to display the Parental Lock window Parental Lock Old Password New Password Confirm New Password 0 9 Ok Select Exit Use the gt 4 buttons to set Parental PIN to On or Off When you change this setting a password entry box asks for the password The change will only be activated when the correct password has been entered To change your password Press the w button when you enter the Parental Lock window New Password will be selected Enter the new password in and then again to confirm A message will be displayed briefly when the the password has been updated and then the window will close If unsuccessful you will be prompted to enter the password again Make sure you have noted the new password if one has been set DON T FORGET You will need to enter your password when you want to run Factory Reset even when Pa
14. level AX 15Mbit s e Input rate PEG 2 Main profile main level e Video format 4 3 16 9 Switchable e Audio format PEG Layer amp Il 32 44 1 48KHz e Video output RGB CVBS Connection e Main power cable Fixed type e Tuner Aerial input e Video Twin scart Power supply e Input voltage e Power consumption AC 100 240V 50 60Hz MAX 5W standby lt 1W IMPORTANT Due to continual revision and improvements to our products design specifications are subject to change without notice 19 20 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 It must not be plugged into a supply socket as this will be an electrical hazard If the fuse needs to be replaced it must be of the same rating and ASTA approved to BS1362 If the plug is changed a fuse of the appropriate rating must be fitted in the plug adapter or at the distribution board If the fuse in a moulded plug is replaced the fuse cover must be refitted before the appliance can be used Wiring Instructions The supply cable will be either 2 core or 3 core Follow the appropriate wiring instructions given below In both cases ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly
15. o a now and next format by pressing the MENU button when the EPG is open EPG Information Now Next 15 08 2009 14 42 17 ion murder Lt Colombo sets out to find out how the crime was committed Channel Programmes on Sun 16 08 14 30 16 30 11 SKY THREE 12 Yesterday 13 Channel 4 1 Close 14 More 4 The Scanalous Adve MJ The Victorian Sex Ex Fims _ The League of Extrao DOGS lt gt 2Hrs 2Hs Day Day Information Exit Ok Watch Road Wars Big Brother Street Wars The Alan Clarke Diaries Ugly Betty The now and next view is handy if you looking for a programme to watch Both EPG views also contains digital radio channels These are usually saved to the higher numbers starting at around channel 700 Changing the channel You can select the channel you want to watch by using the CH a and CH w buttons on the remote control As you change the channel the information bar will be shown on screen for a few seconds 1 _ BBC ONE s 12 08 2009 22 32 30 1 22 35 22 45 The National Lottery Draws This shows details of the currently showing and the next programme for the selected channel Alternatively you can use the number buttons to key in the channel number Changing the volume You can change the volume of your Digital Box by using the VOL and VOL w buttons on the remote control VOL will increase the volume and VOL w will decrease the volume DON T FORGET Y
16. ou may need to check the volume setting on your TV as this volume control changes the digital hox only To turn the volume off press the mute button on the remote control To turn it back on press the mute button again Using subtitles To use subtitles press the SUBT button on the remote control When subtitles have been turned on the panel shown below left will be displayed and the subtitle text will start to display on screen Press the SUBT button again to turn off subtitles The panel shown below right will be displayed and the subtitle text will no longer be displayed DON T FORGET Subtitles are only shown when they are broadcast with the programme Not all programmes have subtitles BETIWAU sts The info banner The info banner can be accessed when your are watching a TV programme by pressing the INFO button 1 _ BBC ONE s 1n 12 08 2009 22 32 30 22 35 22 45 The National Lottery Draws The info banner shows you the date time and signal strength and also shows you details of the programme your watching and the next programme following it If you press the INFO button again you will see an extended view with more information about the programme An example is shown below Extended EPG 12 08 2009 15 00 16 30 Triathlon World Championship Coverage of the World Championship Series in which the worldis top triathletes including Britains s Alistair Brownlee
17. red channels Retuning your Digital Box As digital switchover happens in your region and extra channels and services are launched you will need to retune your Digital Box Press the MENU button Use the a w buttons to select System Installation l Auto scan Channel Manager a System Installation _ Settings Accessories 1 BBC ONE Press the gt button to select Auto scan Press the OK button When you see the warning popup screen select YES using the the gt 4 buttons and then press the OK button Confirmation Yes if Parental Lock has been set to On the Password box will display Enter the password to continue xar The re tuning progress screen will be displayed below which shows you how many channels have been found and saved Scanning may take several minutes to complete Tuning Menu Progress es 7 Signal Strength 84 When finished the following message will be displayed briefly i Information The first channel in the channel list will then be displayed Its Info banner will also be displayed for a short time Your Digital Box has now been retuned 17 KO 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
18. rental Lock is Off Factory Default This function resets all settings to the factory default settings To reset your Digital Box to the original factory settings select the Factory Default option in the menu Confirmation Yes Select Yes in the box that displays and then press the OK button You will need to enter the correct password in the password box when prompted by the Password box axra Enter the password using the numerical buttons on the remote control After the correct 4 digit password 15 06 Advanced Features has been entered your Digital Box will Information reset all settings to the factory default The Information window gives you settings and will wait for you to press information about your Digital Box see the OK button to re tune as First Time below It is useful to have this information Installation see page 6 if you need to contact the call centre for help Accessories ae This menu gives you access to the Software Upgrade and Information functions l Channel Manager S UT SEES System Installation Information Settings Accessories Exit 1 BBC ONE gt lt P Ok Select Exit DON T FORGET The information shown on your screen may differ to the one Software upgrade shown above Select S W Upgrade to search and install new software if found This function does not affect your settings and sto
19. row keys to choose Yes to go to the programme 12 No to delete the reminder or Delay to remind you again in a few minutes Press the OK button to confirm Ifa reminder clashes with the start time of a reminder already set a warning pop up window will be shown Overlapping reminders Requested Reminder America s Got Talent 08 08 2009 16 30 17 00 Overlaps with existing reminder Flog It 08 08 2009 16 30 17 30 Cancel requested reminder Replace existing reminder Press the red button to delete the old reminder and replace it with the new one or press the green button to cancel the new reminder and keep the existing one Advanced features Organising your channels You can lock skip delete and move channels in your channel list Press the MENU button to display the main menu see below Channel Organiser gt System Installation Settings Accessories ee a tt gt Jae Use the and w buttons to select Channel Manager Press the gt button to select Channel Organiser Press the OK button The channel list will be shown see below From this menu you can organise the list as required lock skip delete and move E ilock 2Skip 3Del 4Move Ok Save Exit Use the a and w buttons to highlight the channel you wish to edit Press the 1 button to lock the selected channel When the Parental Lock is set
20. so that the and marks on the batteries match the and marks inside the battery compartment Push the first battery fully into the slot and then place the second battery in the slot The two batteries are in line Replace the battery cover Plug in and switch on Insert the Digital Box mains plug into a mains socket The power indicator visible behind the front panel will light up red standby or green on Switch your TV on and if necessary press the STANDBY button on the remote control until the light on the Digital Box front panel lights up green P The Easy install screen The first time installation will E appear on screen Select the aspect ratio screen size using the gt lt 4 buttons to Select Your TV Screen type using the arrow buttons move between the options NORMAL and WIDESCREEN Press the OK button to start the installation The Digital pra Oto taninan Box will automatically begin to tune N 4 Tuning in When your digital box is tuning KA ARMM in you will see the channels Channels o that have been found during the installation listed right This screen also shows you the signal strength and quality of the signal being received It will take a few minutes for your digital box to find all the channels Progress 17 Signal Strength Es 84 p N G Installation complete When installation
21. tandby NUMBER PAD Enter values and select the channel directly by entering its number TVIVCR Changes between the TV and VCR Scart connections MENU Opens the menu so that you can change the settings of your Digital Box NAVIGATION Navigate up down left right in menus on screen displays BACK Navigate one step backwards in menus SUBTITLE Cycle through the available subtitles for the current broadcast VOLUME UP DOWN TEXT Display Digital Teletext where available Goodmans MUTE Turns the volume on and off WIDE Adjust the aspect ratio of the video output EXIT Closes the on screen menus OK Confirm selection in menu on screen displays EPG Display the EPG Electronic Program Guide CHANNEL UP INFO Display the Info bar CHANNEL DOWN COLOUR BUTTONS For interactive function 03 Connecting up Getting connected Connecting to the TV with SCART TV Aerial Lead SCART Cable RF Lead Connection to DVD Player a 3 Connecting to the TV and DVD recorder with SCART SCART Cable a amp RF Lead Aerial Lead i a SCART Cable RF Lead N J Not included in the box Getting started Install batteries in remote Remove the battery cover to reveal the battery compartment Align the two size AAA batteries
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