GDB1232DTR Freeview + Digital TV Recorder User Guide R OK IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference A5 GDB1232DTR_UserGuide.
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. It’s really simple to use; it’s all done using the clear, easy to understand on-screen menus which are operated from the remote control. It also has a reminder function so that you won’t miss your favourite programmes.
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Contents 01 Your Digital TV Recorder.............5 09 The settings menu...................20 02 Your remote control....................6 10 Retune.....................................23 03 Connecting up............................7 11 System information 04 Get Started................................8 05 Daily use..................................10 06 The programme guide menu . .....................................24 12 Help and Advice.......................25 13 Specifications and Guarantee...
Your Digital TV Recorder 01 Front navigation Move up, down, left, right and OK Pause Pause live TV and advance playback one frame at a time Standby Power On / Standby DISPLAY Play Playback recorded programmes RECORD Record live TV Stop Stop the playback of a recorded programme Rear Power Cable USB Factory upgrade connection RF IN from your rooftop aerial RF OUT to your TV RF input TV and VCR Standard definition SCART outputs COAXIAL Digital audio out (for connection to a surround sound system)
02 Your Remote Control Remote Control standby Power On/Standby mute Turns the sound on and off TV/AV abc 0 to 9 Selects channels and enters your PIN 1 2 3 ghi jkl mno 4 5 6 pqrs tuv wxyz 8 9 0 INFO 7 CH LIST Opens the channel list menu CH LIST GUIDE Opens the Programme Guide window OK + CH Channels up and down VOL VO H- L- C PLAY/PAUSE STOP FAST REWIND SLOW SUB Turns subtitles on and off TEXT Displays digital text when available WIDE Switches between 4:3 and 16:9 screen sizes
Connecting up 1 03 Getting connected Connect the cable that comes from your aerial to the RF IN socket on the back of your digital TV recorder. Connect the RF cable between the RF OUT socket of your digital TV recorder and the RF IN socket of your TV (see illustration above). Connect the Scart lead between the TV Scart socket and your TV Scart socket. 7 A5 GDB1232DTR_UserGuide.
04 Getting Started 2 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 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.
Getting Started 4 04 To turn on To turn on your new digital TV recorder, press the standby button on the remote control. TV/AV 5 abc def 1 2 3 ghi jkl mno 4 5 6 The first time install screen tuvon screen. The first time installpqrs screen will appear wxyz 7 on screen to complete 8 9 Follow the instructions the installation.
05 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 digital TV recorder to standby. Press the STANDBY button to switch between on (Standby Indicator blue) and standby (Standby Indicator red).
Daily use 05 The information screen Press the INFO button once to display details of the programme currently being shown and the next programme. If you want to see information about the programme you are watching, you can press the INFO button twice. Extended EPG Wed 08 Sep EXIT Exit Menu Use the and buttons to view the current and next programmes. Audio channel Sometimes different audio languages are available with certain programmes or channels.
05 Daily use Pausing live TV Digital text This function is also known as time shifting and is very useful if you are watching a programme and the phone rings. Your digital TV recorder gives you access to digital text for information on news events, weather and a variety of topics. To pause live TV, press the PLAY/ PAUSE button. The time counter will start and show the amount of time that the programme has been paused. Digital text services vary depending on the country and channel.
Daily use 05 The main menu You can easily access the library, channel organiser and various configuration menus through the main menu. To open the main menu, press the MENU button. Use the p and q buttons to navigate the main menu. Main Menu Wed 08 Sep 16:52 Retune - The retune menu lets you retune the digital TV recorder. For further information about the retune menu, see page 23. System Information - The system information menu provides important information about your digital TV recorder.
06 The programme guide window Programme Guide Wed 08 Sep 16:52 21:00 - 22:00 New Tricks 1/10 Dead Man Talking: UCOS reinvestigate the death of a wealthy financier when a psychic tells his daughter to resolve his unfinished business. [DRAMA] [S] [AD] Wed 08 Sep 21:00 001 BBC ONE New Tricks BBC News Would... 002 BBC TWO Digging for Britian Roger and... News... 003 ITV 1 Paul O’Grady Live ITV News... Two... 004 Channel 4 Ultimate Big...
The programme guide window 06 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. Recording Clashes Setting a recording Use the p and q buttons to select the recording you want to cancel and then press the button the cancel it. A tick will appear in the delete column.
07 Channel Organiser Hiding a channel You can open the channel organiser window from the main menu Main Menu Wed 08 Sep 16:52 You can hide any channel so that it does not appear in the programme guide window and it will not be available when using the CH+ or CH- buttons. You 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.
Channel Organiser 07 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 or channels. Use the p and q buttons to select the channel that you want to lock. Press the GREEN button. The lock code window will appear.
08 The Library Window Library Wed 08 Sep 16:52 New Tricks BBC ONE 1/10 Dead Man Talking: UCOS reinvestigate the death of ... Recorded at 21:00:00 Total Time 01:02:34 SI.
The Library Window 08 Deleting a recording HDD information Use the p and q buttons to select a programme you want to delete. Press the RED button to delete. The HDD information bar shows state of the Hard Disk Drive (HDD). Locking a recording You can lock a recording 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 recording that you want to lock.
09 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. Settings Wed 08 Sep Display Settings Display Settings OK Confirm BACK Return 16:52 16:52 Select Wed 08 Sep EXIT Exit Menu Changing the settings Use the p and q buttons to select a setting category. Press the OK button and then use the and buttons to view the available options for a setting category.
The settings menu 08 09 Parental lock Factory Reset Parental Lock Select 0..9 Digit Entry BACK Return Wed 08 Sep 16:52 EXIT Exit Menu 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). This setting allows you to reset all your settings and perform a first time installation. For more information on first time installations and retuning, see page 23 or refer to the quick start guide.
08 09 The settings menu Recommendation – On occasions when setting a programme to record, you may be offered to also record a recommended programme. Format HDD This setting reformats the hard disk drive. Settings The recommendation signal is sent by the broadcaster for some types of programmes. Wed 08 Sep 16:52 DON’T FORGET! The default setting for recommendations is Off. Lip-Sync – The Lip-sync function is used to re-synchronise the audio and video in a programme.
Retune 08 10 The retune menu allows you to search for new or moved channels. DON’T FORGET! You will need to do a re-tune when digital switchover occurs in your area. Your digital TV recorder will search for all available channels. The progress and signal strength bars are shown for reference. Retune Channels Transmitter : East Anglia. BBC 6 Music DON’T FORGET! You cannot perform a retune whilst recording.
08 11 System information menu 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 digital TV recorder. System Information Manufacturer : Goodmans Model Number : GDB1232DTR Hardware Version : Main Board V1.
Help and Advice 08 12 Frequently asked questions Frequently asked question What you can do The digital TV recorder will not switch on. What should I do? Check the mains power cable and make sure it is plugged into a suitable power outlet. Check that the mains supply is switched On. Connect the power cable to a different power outlet. The digital TV recorder does not seem to work and there is nothing shown on the TV.
08 12 Help and Advice Frequently asked question What you can do The picture or sound keeps breaking up. There are several possible causes of this 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. Check for any obvious damage to the aerial and cables and make sure that the connectors are properly fitted.
Help and Advice 08 12 Frequently asked question What you can do No channels were found when searching for channels. I am missing some channels. Some TV channels are not available in every area. Use the postcode checker on www. freeview.co.uk. Your signal may be weak. Get a professional to check your 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.
08 12 Help and Advice Frequently asked question What you can do Can I change the audio language for the Yes. Some channels broadcast other programme I am watching? 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 looking for on our web site. www.thesupportsite.co.uk or on the freeview website www.freeview.co.
Specifications 08 13 General Model Number • GDB1232DTR Power Supply • 230V AC 50Hz Power Consumption: Standby Nominal Use • 3W • 12W Max Dimensions • 300mm (W) x 52mm (H) x 220mm (D) Weight • 1.5 kg IMPORTANT: Due to continual revision and improvements to our products design, specifications are subject to change without notice. Guarantee The digital TV recorder is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase.
08 14 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.
Electrical Information 08 15 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. The plug removed must be disposed of immediately. It must not be plugged into a supply socket as this will be an electrical hazard.
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.