Goodmans GDB1225DTR, User Manual

Page 1: ...GDB1225DTR Freeview Digital TV Recorder User Guide IMPORTANT Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference OK R A5 GDB1225DTR_UserGuide indd 1 3 31 2010 9 58 21 AM ...

Page 2: ...is important Use of any electrical equipment should be undertaken with care Please read the safety section on pages 30 and 31 before using the Freeview Digital TV Recorder This appliance is for household use only A digital box lets you access digital channels that are broadcast in the UK It uses a digital signal received through your satellite dish and lets you watch it through your existing telev...

Page 3: ...7 8 9 0 Freeview Digital TV Recorder This User Guide Remote Control 2 x AAA Batteries Quick Start Guide SCART Lead Loop Through Cable 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 A5 GDB1225DTR_UserGuide indd 3 3 31 2010 9 58 24 AM ...

Page 4: ... 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 Electrical Safety 31 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 A5 GDB1225DTR_UserGuide indd 4 3 31 2010 9 58 24 AM ...

Page 5: ...RF OUT1 VCR SPDIF RS232 SERVICE ONLY AC IN 230V 50Hz GDB1225DTR 250gb Digital TV Recorder Power Supply AC 230V 50Hz Max Power Consumption 18W Helpline 0871 230 1777 RF IN from your TV aerial LOOP THROUGH CABLE Must be installed to enable you to record two programmes at once TV and VCR Standard definition SCART outputs RS232 Factory upgrade connection SPDIF Digital audio out for connection to a sur...

Page 6: ...INFO Displays the Information bar OK Confirm selection in menu on screen displays TEXT Displays digital text when available EXIT Exits screens and Menus SWAP Changes between current and previous channels FAST FORWARD CLOCK Displays the time on the screen Remote Control MENU Opens the main menu screen NAVIGATION Selects options in menu on screen displays WIDE Switches between 4 3 and 16 9 screen si...

Page 7: ...F OUT socket and the RF IN socket see illustration Connect the Scart lead between the TV Scart socket and your TV Scart socket Connecting up 1 RF IN1 RF IN2 TV RF OUT2 RF OUT1 VCR SPDIF RS232 SERVICE ONLY AC IN 230V 50Hz GDB1225DTR 250gb Digital TV Recorder Power Supply AC 230V 50Hz Max Power Consumption 18W Helpline 0871 230 1777 A5 GDB1225DTR_UserGuide indd 7 3 31 2010 9 58 25 AM ...

Page 8: ...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 DON T FORGET When replacing the batteries make sure that you use the same size and type 2 A5 GDB1225DTR_UserGuid...

Page 9: ...ar on screen Follow the instructions on screen to complete the installation To turn on To turn on your new Freeview digital TV recorder press the standby button on the remote control 5 4 Getting Started MENU WIDE CLOCK TV AV A5 GDB1225DTR_UserGuide indd 9 3 31 2010 9 58 25 AM ...

Page 10: ... digital TV recorder in standby and wait 30 seconds before switching it off at the mains Choosing a programme Open the guide by pressing the GUIDE button Use the p and q buttons to select different channels When you have chosen your programme press the OK button to watch it Changing channel You can also select the channel you want to watch by using the P p button and P q button on the remote contr...

Page 11: ...the available languages Use the p and q buttons to select a different audio channel Press the OK button to confirm the setting Subtitles Press the SUB button to toggle the subtitles on and off DON T FORGET Not all programmes have subtitles You can use the information bar to see if the S icon is shown It s shown in the extended information screen Aspect ratio You can select the aspect ratio or scre...

Page 12: ...tal text Your Freeview digital TV recorder gives you access to digital text for information on news events weather and a variety of topics Digital text services vary depending on the country and channel DON T FORGET Some channels use the RED button to access digital text whilst you are watching TV When this is available it is identified by a red circle in the top right part of the screen Press the...

Page 13: ...enu lets you configure the audio and visual settings of the Freeview digital TV recorder For further information about the settings menu see page 20 Retune The retune menu lets you retune the Freeview digital TV recorder For further information about the retune menu see page 23 System Information The system information menu provides important information about your Freeview digital TV recorder DON...

Page 14: ...e chosen your programme press the OK button to watch it Guide icons S This programme has subtitles Clock icon This programme has been set as a reminder R icon This programme is scheduled to be recorded Setting a reminder You can use the reminder function to let you know when a programme is going to start Use the and buttons to select a programme Press the OK button to set the reminder When the rem...

Page 15: ...ons to select the option and the OK button to confirm your selection When a recording has been set the record icon is shown before the programme name DON T FORGET You can change channel and watch a programme or recording when the Freeview Digital TV Recorder is recording Recording Clashes If you try to record more then two programmes at the same time you will see a warning screen If you want to co...

Page 16: ...u may want to do this for channels that you do not watch regularly Use the p and q buttons to select the channel that you want to hide Press the YELLOW button to hide the channel When a channel is hidden the will be shown to the right side of the channel name DON T FORGET Hidden channels will not be shown in the programme guide window You will only be able to view the hidden channels using the num...

Page 17: ... press the GREEN button The lock code window will appear again Use the NUMBER buttons to enter the parental PIN and then press the OK button The icon will no longer be displayed Deleting a channel You can permanently delete a channel from the channel list Use the p and q buttons to select the channel you want to delete Press the RED button A warning will appear asking you if you want to delete the...

Page 18: ...rt playback DON T FORGET You can start to watch back a programme that is recording and don t have to wait for it to finish Previewing a recording You can preview a recorded programme in the preview window in the recordings library Press the BLUE button Renaming a recording To rename a recording press the GREEN button A keypad will appear Use the buttons as directed on the keypad to rewrite the pro...

Page 19: ...and side of the Status column DON T FORGET The default parental PIN is 0 0 0 0 If you have forgotten your parental PIN please contact the call centre on 0871 230 1777 for assistance To unlock a recording use the p and q buttons to select the recording that you want to unlock and then press the YELLOW button The lock code window will appear again Use the NUMBER buttons to enter the parental PIN and...

Page 20: ...ess but you can change the format of the screen size here without having to setup your Freeview digital TV Rrecorder again You can choose from 4 3 Normal 16 9 Widescreen and Auto Video Output This setting allows you to choose the video signal type which is sent through the Scart sockets on the rear of the Freeview digital TV recorder Choosing RGB will provide the best picture quality for the major...

Page 21: ...Factory Reset This setting allows you to reset all your settings and perform a first time installation For more information on first time installations see page 9 or refer to the quick start guide DON T FORGET By performing a first time installation you will reset all options in the settings menus and cancel reminders Preferred Language This setting is your preferred default subtitle language The ...

Page 22: ...is setting reformats the HDD DON T FORGET Reformating the HDD will erase all your previously recorded programmes including programmes that have been locked The settings menu A5 GDB1225DTR_UserGuide indd 22 3 31 2010 9 58 29 AM ...

Page 23: ...e A warning screen will appear to tell you that all the channels will be retuned Use the and buttons to select Yes to retune or No to exit Retune Select Yes and your Freeview digital TV recorder will search for all available channels The progress and signal strength bars are shown for reference When the retune is complete the first available channel will be displayed A5 GDB1225DTR_UserGuide indd 2...

Page 24: ...o 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 DON T FORGET The system information menu can be accessed by pressing the MENU followed by the 0 button A5 GDB1225DTR_UserGuide indd 24 3 31 2010 9 58 30 AM ...

Page 25: ...to the Digital TV Recorder and TV Check that the Digital TV Recorder is properly plugged into the power supply If the standby indicator is green Check you have the correct channel and input selected on your TV Check that all cables are correctly attached Check the brightness level of the TV The picture appears to be squashed or cut off Make sure the aspect ratio settings are suitable for your TV F...

Page 26: ... cables and make sure that the connectors are properly fitted If this does not work get a professional to check the installation your aerial may provide a better signal if it is moved somewhere else Please remember that older aerials and indoor aerials aren t as effective as new outdoor and roof aerials Or try using a signal amplifier or booster to improve the reception Check the digital TV covera...

Page 27: ...s aren t as effective as new outdoor and roof aerials Or try using a signal amplifier or booster to improve reception You may need to scan the digital channels again For more information on retuning see page 23 I cannot see digital channels after I have moved the set top box to a different house You will need to retune your set top box For more information on retuning see page 23 I have forgotten ...

Page 28: ...lp diagnose the problem Don t forget to have your system information available For more information see page 24 Can I change the audio language for the programme I am watching Yes Some channels broadcast other audio languages Press the AUDIO button when you are watching a programme to see if other languages are available Need any help or information setting up You may find the information you are ...

Page 29: ...e your receipt of purchase on hand The guarantee is subject to the following provisions It is only valid within the boundaries of the country of purchase The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this User Guide The Freeview digital TV recorder must be used solely for domestic purposes The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the Freevie...

Page 30: ...u are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your Freeview digital TV recorder Don t continue to operate the Freeview digital TV recorder if you are ever in doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way Switch it off withdraw the plug from the mains and consult your dealer Don t remove any fixed covers as this may expose you to dangerous voltages Don t leave t...

Page 31: ...2 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 t...

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