GDB12XIT Digital Box Instruction Manual IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference. goodmans gdb12XIT.
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. A Digital Box lets you access the free digital channels that are broadcast in the UK.
What’s in the box? Your new Digital Box Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TV/VCR 0 WIDE MENU 2x AAA Batteries RF lead EXIT OK BACK VOL EPG SUBT CH INFO VOL TEXT CH 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.
01 Your Digital Box Front view Power on/ Standby indicator Remote control sensor Back view TV Scart Connection to TV Aerial Input. Connect the aerial to this socket Aerial Output. Connect the supplied RF cable to the TV. AUX Scart for connection to a VCR or a DVD Recorder AC Mains cable 4 goodmans gdb12XIT.
Your remote control 02 MUTE Turns the volume on and off. STANDBY Power On/Standby. NUMBER PAD Enter values and select the channel directly by entering its number. TV/VCR Changes between the TV and VCR Scart connections. MENU Opens the menu so that you can change the settings of your Digital Box. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TV/VCR 0 WIDE MENU EXIT Closes the on screen menus. OK Confirm selection in menu/on screen displays. NAVIGATION Navigate up/down/left/right in menus/on screen displays.
03 Connecting up Getting connected Connecting to the TV with SCART TV Aerial Lead* SCART Cable* TV RF Lead Connection to DVD Player Connecting to the TV and DVD recorder with SCART SCART Cable* TV Aerial Lead* SCART Cable* TV RF Lead* DVD/RECORDER DVD/RECORDER RF Lead * Not included in the box 6 goodmans gdb12XIT.
04 Getting started 1 Install batteries in remote Remove the battery cover to reveal the battery compartment. Align the two size AAA batteries 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. 2 Plug in and switch on Insert the Digital Box mains plug into a mains socket.
04 Getting started 4 Tuning in When your digital box is tuning in, you will see the channels 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.
Daily use Commonly used features Using the EPG 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. The Electronic Programme Guide, or EPG, is an on-screen TV guide. It shows all scheduled programmes in advance for every tuned in channel.
05 Daily use Now and Next You can change the view of the EPG to a now and next format by pressing the MENU button when the EPG is open. EPG Information (Now/Next) 14:30 - 16:30 15/08/2009 Colombo 14:42:17 Drama During an evening of unusual entertainment, there is magic, illusion, sleight of hand and murder. Lt Colombo sets out to find out how the crime was committed.
Daily use 05 The info banner Using digital text The info banner can be accessed when your are watching a TV programme, by pressing the INFO button. Many digital channels also provide digital text. For example this could be information about programmes, the weather, news and many other topics. 1 BBC ONE 12/08/2009 S 1/1 22:32:30 22:25-22:35 BBC London News 22:35-22.
05 Daily use ‘No’ to delete the reminder, or ‘Delay’ to remind you again in a few minutes. Press the OK button to confirm. Setting a reminder You can set your TV to remind you when a programme you want to watch is about to start. 1 2 3 6 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.
05 Advanced features Organising your channels 7 You can lock, skip, delete and move channels in your channel list. 1 Press the MENU button to display the main menu, see below. Press the 2 button to mark the selected channel to be skipped when using the CH and CH buttons to change channel; a channel marked to be skipped is identified in the channel list by an arrow symbol.
06 Advanced features Settings menu 2 The settings menu lets you alter the default settings of your Digital Box via the System Setup and Factory Default functions. 1 Press the MENU button to display the main menu. 2 Use the buttons to select ‘Settings’ and display the following window. Press the OK button. The OSD & TV menu is displayed and is shown below. The OSD & 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.
Advanced features 06 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. 1 Use the and the }| buttons to highlight ‘Parental Lock’ and then press the OK button to display the Parental Lock window.
06 Advanced Features has been entered your Digital Box will reset all settings to the factory default settings and will wait for you to press the OK button to re-tune as ‘First Time Installation’ (see page 6). Accessories This menu gives you access to the ‘Software Upgrade’ and ‘Information’ functions. Channel Manager System Installation S/W Upgrade via OTA Information Settings Information The ‘Information’ window gives you information about your Digital Box, see below.
07 Re-tuning Retuning your Digital Box 7 As digital switchover happens in your region, and extra channels and services are launched, you will need to retune your Digital Box. Tuning Menu 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Use the buttons to select ‘System Installation’. Channel Manager 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.
08 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.
Specifications Tuner and channel 09 • RF input connector (IEC-TYPE, IEC169-2, female) • RF output connector (IEC-TYPE, IEC169-2, male) • Frequency range: 470MHz ~862MHz (UHF) Decoder • Transport stream MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818 • Profile level MAX. 15Mbit/s • Input rate MPEG-2 Main profile @main level • Video format 4:3/16:9 Switchable • Audio format MPEG Layer I & II, 32 / 44.
10 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.
Warnings • Unqualified attempts to repair this Digital Box will invalidate the warranty. • Refer repairs to this Digital Box to a qualified service personnel only. • Do not disassemble this Digital Box. • There are dangerous-voltage parts inside that may cause electric shock even after power is disconnected. • Store your Digital Box in a clean, dry environment. • Unplug the Digital Box immediately if it gets wet, and consult a servicing technician.
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 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 instruction manual.
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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.