Goodmans GDB9 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Goodmans Helpline: 0871230 1777
EMAIL: [email protected]
Please read theseinstructions before useand keep forfuture reference
GDB9
DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL RECEIVER

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing this product. Please check carefully in the box for
the following parts:
1. 1 X GD B9 S TB
2. 1 X Remote control
3. 2 x AAA Batteries
4. 1 X Scart Cable
5. 1 X RF loop cable
6. Instruction manual (you are reading it)

SAFETY INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
About STB
Front panel
Rear panel
Remote control
SYSTEM CONNECTION
General about connections
Connecting to theTV
Connecting a videorecorder with scart
Connecting a HiFisystem
GETTING STARTED
Switching on forthe first time
Automatic channel scan
Manual channel scan
OPERATION
Changing channels
Accessing the ChannelSchedule
CHANNEL LIST
Channel list
FAVOURITE LIST
Favourite list
SYSTEM SETTING
A/v setting
First time installation
System info
Change Pin Code
Software update
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATION
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Coaxial
Digital Audio TV VCR AC 220-240V
~50/60Hz
SERVICE
INTRODUCTION
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Front panel
Remote sensor
Standby button
Channel up
Channel down
Power indicator
Rear panel
Coaxial Digital Audio
TV Scart
for connection tothe TV
AUX Scart
for connection toa VCR
or a satellitereceiver
TV aerial
for an externalTV aerial
Loop through
Connect supplied loop
through cable tothis socket
and to yourTV aerial input
socket.
RF
AC Mains
Service port (
Not for customeruse)
Aerial Input Aerial Output

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Remote control
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BE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
Do not disposebatteries as normalrubbish. Be environmentallyfriendly,
dispose batteries followingthe Government's regulation.
INTRODUCTION
Remove the batterycompartment cover.
Load two AAA(UM-4 or R03) batteries into the
battery compartment.
Make sure thatthe batteries have been inserted
in the correctpolarities matching to the symbols
+, - markedin the battery compartment. Close
the battery compartmentcover.
When replacing batteries,replace both batteries.
Do not mixnew and used batteries operating
together, otherwise, theoperation lifetime will
be much shorterthan normal.
Remove the batteriesif the unit will not beused
for a prolongedperiod of time.
The remote controltransmits a directional
infrared beam. Besure to aim the remote
control directly atthe infrared sensor of the
unit during operation.
If the sensorhas been covered or there isa
large object betweenthe remote control and
the sensor, thesensor will not respond.
The sensor maynot able to receive the
remote signal whenit is exposed to direct
sunlight or astrong artificial light (fluorescent
or strobe light).In this case, change the
direction of thelight or reposition the unit to
avoid direct lighting.
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Within approximately
6 metres (20 feet)
Remote
sensor
CH+
TV/DTV
STANDBY
PAUSE
RECALL
SUBTITLE
MENU
OK
EXIT
EPG FAV
FAV+
AUDIO P.SIZE TEXT
CH-
INFO
LIST
FAV-

CH+
TV/DTV
STANDBY
PAUSE
RECALL
SUBTITLE
MENU
OK
EXIT
EPG FAV
FAV+
AUDIO P.SIZE TEXT
CH-
INFO
LIST
FAV-
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Power On/Standby
(Switch the STBON/STANDBY mode)
Recall
(Reverts to previouschannel)
Channel up/down
LIST
Open the channellist
Menu
(Open up menu)
Cursor ( toselect sub-menu fromthe
main menu )
OK button
(Press to enter.)
EPG
(Open Electronic ProgrammeGuide))
Numeric entry
(Enter numeric valuesand to select the
channel directly byentering its number)
PAUSE
(Pause the currentpicture)
AUDIO
(Select audio: Left/ Right /Stereo / Mono)
Red Button (Forinteractive use and
favourite list switch)
Green Button (Forinteractive use)
TV/DTV
(Switches between TV tunerand DTV)
FAV+ /FAV-
(switch up/down channelsin the current
favourites list)
Exit
(Exit from menu)
FAV
(Open up Favouritelist)
INFO
(Display the currentchannel information)
SUBTITLE
(On/Off Subtitle)
P.SIZE
(Change the TVpicture aspect)
TEXT
Blue Button
(for interactive useand used to delete a
channel in thechannel list menu.)
Yellow Button
(For interactive use)
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Coaxial
Digital Audio TV VCR
RF IN
AC220-240V
~50/60Hz
RF LOOP
THROUGH
SERVICE
Coaxial
Digital Audio TV VCR
RF IN
AC220-240V
~50/60Hz
RF LOOP
THROUGH
SERVICE
SYSTEM CONNECTION
There are manydifferent types of that you canconnect to the STB.
In this manualyou will see some of the most common ways to connect yourequipment.
devises
Note that 1 x scart cable is supplied. Iffurther cables are required these can be purchased from most
TV/ HiFi retailoutlets.
General
Connecting to the TV with SCART
Scart cable
Antenna
RF cable
Connecting a video recorder
or DVD recorder
Connecting a HiFi system
(with digital audio input)
Hi-Fi
Coaxial cable
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Coaxial
DigitalAudio TV VCR
RFI N
AC220-240V
~50/60Hz
RF LOOP
THROUGH
SERVICE
connect RF
cable from the
VCR aerial out
socket to TV
aerial In socket.
Video Cassette Recorder
TV
VCR
Scart cable
Scart cable
RF cable to VCR aerial input socket
R cable
F
TV Aerial
RF cable

Scan Progress
Channels Found:
No item
1/1
36%
Channel No 21(474 MHZ)
Exit
Exit
Channel Search
Search Type
Start Search
OK
Channel No
Quality:
Manual Scan
21
94%
Strength:
0%
Exit
Exit
Turn on yourTV set and select the corresponding AV input (withthe AV key, or simular, onthe
television remote control).
Turn on themain power supplyto the STB, the indicator onthe front of the unit willturn red and then
amber. In standbymode, the indicator light will bered. In working mode, the indicator light will be
amber.
Switching on for the first time
GETTING STARTED
If you usethe STB forthe first time or have deletedall channels in the STB,
a "TV Setting"menu displays.
Press "LEFT" or"RIGHT" cursor buttonto choose either "16:9" or "4:3"
according to theTV shape youhave..
Make sure thatthe TV aerialis connected to the unit then,press "OK"
button to continueinstallation.
Press "LEFT" or"RIGHT" cursor buttonto highlight "confirm".
Press "OK" buttonto continue. "Scan Progress" menu will appear and
list the channels as they arefound. A bar appears below thelisting panel
that indicates theprogress of thechannel search.
When all channels have been found,the channel atthe top of the list
will show onthe TV.
TV Shape
Continue Installation:
16:9
TV Setting
OKOK
OK Do you want to start search?
Confirm Exit
Press the "MENU"button to enterthe main menu of the STB.
Press the "UP" or "DOWN"cursor button toselect .
And press the"OK" button toenter the Channel Search
menu.
Highlight the "SearchType" and press"LEFT" or
"RIGHT" cursor buttonto select "Autoscan".
Press the "OK"button to startsearching.
Press "EXIT"button toquit.
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Automatic channel scan
Channel List
Favourite List
Channel Search
System Setting
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Scan Progress
Channels Found:
BBC ONE
21/49
36%
Channel No 52(722 MHZ)
BBC NEWS 24
Exit
Exit
Channel Search
Search Type
Auto Scan
Start Search
OK Exit
Exit
Scan Progress
Channels Found:
BBC ONE
21/49
36%
Channel No 52(722 MHZ)
BBC NEWS 24
Exit
Exit
MENU
EXIT
Manual channel scan
Press the "MENU"button to enterthe main menu of the STB.
Press the "UP " or"DOWN" cursor button o select .
And press the"OK" button toenter the Channel Search menu.
Highlight the "SearchType" and press"LEFT" or "RIGHT"
cursor button toselect "Manual scan".
Press "DOWN" cursorbutton to select "Channel No" section, and enter
desired Channel Numberusing numeric button.
Press the "OK"button to startsearching.
Press "EXIT"button toquit.
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MENU
EXIT
use this tuningmethod when youhave moved location or need toadd any newchannels that will
appear from timeto time.
If you knowthat a newchannel is being broadcast and wantto this channeland know what frequency
it is beingtransmitted on thenuse this quick method of addinga new channel.Otherwise use the
Automatic method shownabove.

CH-
CH+
Changing Channels
There are fourways of channelselection - steppingthrough the channel list, selection bynumber,
from the on-screenchannel list, and using the EPG
Press the "UP"or "DOWN" cursor button to browseup and browse down the availablechannels.
Selection by number:
Enter the completechannel number directly by remote controlto select desired channel.
Selection by on-screenchannels list:
You can alsoselect the desired channel directly fromon-screen channel
list. This isdisplayed using the STB's main menu.Please See "CHANNEL LIST" in thismanual for
the operation detail.
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You can alsoselect the desired channel directly fromEPG. This is displayed by pressing
the "EPG" buttonon the remote control. The EPGprovides a briefdescription of theprogramme
on the currentlyselected channel and lists the current
channels.
Press the "EPG"button to enter the Channel Schedule.
Press the "CH+"or "CH- " cursor button toselect
the desired channel,the screen switches to the programmeon
the currently selectedchannel.
Press "EXIT "button to quitthe EPG and view the
channel on fullscreen.
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OPERATION
1. BBC ONE
2. BBC NEWS 24
OK
View
Channel Schedule 06/11/2006 14:39
OK
CH+
OK
CH.Sel
Bill Turnbulland Valerie
Sanderson present the news,
with live reports form around
the world.Widescreen.
13:00-14:59 BBC News(NOW)
15:00-15.59 BBC News
Mon Tue wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Stepping through thechannel list:
Exit
Exit
EPG
EXIT
SETTING A REMINDER
From the EPG, you canchange channels ,check programme information ,accessone-week
programme schedule whichdetails the times and programmes for the next sevendays and set a
reminder for 8programmes to automatically view at the preset time. .
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Press the "EPG"button to enterthe Channel Schedule.
Press "UP "or "DOWN"cursor button to preview the currentprogramme
on the selectedchannel, and check the current programme information.
Press "LEFT"or "RIGHT"cursor button tonavigate the program lists in next
seven days.
Press "UP "or"DOWN" cursor button to highlight the desired programme.
Press "OK" buttonto add the reminder, then willappear alongside theselected
programme. When thereminder programme is about to start, a reminder window will appear.
Press "EXIT" button to quit thechannel schedule.
1. BBC ONE
2. BBC NEWS 24
OK
EExit
Channel Schedule 06/11/2006 14:39
Bill Turnbulland Valerie
Sanderson present the news,
with live reports form around
the world.Widescreen.
13:00-14:59 BBC News(NOW)
15:00-15.59 BBC News
Mon Tue wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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NOTE
The current broadcastingprogramme can notbe set tothe reminder event.
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EPG
EXIT
CH-
Time Sel
OK
Del Reminder
OK
CH+
OK
CH.Sel
CH-
Time Sel

Channel List
The Channel Listpresents a listof all channels found during thechannel search. From the Channel List
you can watch and listen tothe selected channels, delete them from the list,
edit the nameof the channel,set a password to access thechannel.
Press "MENU " button to enterthe main menuof the STB.
Press "UP " or "DOWN " cursor button tohighlight .
Press "OK " button to enterChannel List menu.
Press "UP"or "DOWN"cursor button tohighlight a channel.
Press "OK"button to preview the selected channel.
Press "EXIT"button to quitthe channel listmenu and view the
channel on fullscreen.
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Delete a channel:
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CHANNEL LIST
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NOTE
The picture frame will beblank if
a radio channel is selected.
Enter the channellist menu, press "UP" or "DOWN" cursor button
to select achannel.
Press the YELLOWbutton to delete the selected channel, The channel is permanently removed
and can onlybe restored by re scanning the channels..
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Lock/Unlock a channel:
Enter the channellist menu, press "UP" or "DOWN"cursor button
to select yourdesired channel.
Press the BLUE button, you areasked to enter pin code.
Enter a correctpin code using the numeric buttons, press "OK"
button to confirm.(thedefault pin code is 888888)
Then a locksymbol displays alongsidethe selected channel, it shows
that the channelhas been locked.
Repeat to removethe lock symbol.
Press "EXIT " button to quit the channel list.
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Enter Pin Code
Pin Code
OKOK Confirm
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Channel List
Favourite List
Channel Search
System Setting
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Channel List
1. BBC ONE
2. BBC NEWS 24
Preview
Quality:
0%
Strength:
0%
OK Lock OK Delete
OKOK Confirm
3. BBC CHOICE
4. BBC TEXT
Exit
Exit
Exit
Exit
MENU
EXIT
EXIT

Press the "MENU"button to enterthe main menu of the STB.
Press the "UP"or "DOWN cursor button to select .
Press the "OK"button to enterthe favourite list menu.
Press the REDbutton to switchthe desired favourite list.
Press the UP or DOWN cursor button to highlight desired channelin
the selected favouritelist..
Press OK buttonto add theselected channel to the favourite list.
Press "EXIT" button to quit.
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This menu allowsyou to store a list ofyour favourite channels. So that youcan access them more
easily. There are five favourite lists to set, each family member canhave their ownfavourite
list.
Adding channels toFavourite list:
Remove favourite channels from favourite list:
Accessing the favouriteschannels:
Press the "FAV"button to enterthe "FAVOURITE LIST".
Press the REDbutton
Press "UP" or"DOWN" cursor buttonto select thefavourite
channel in theselected favourite list.
Press the "OK"button to viewthe favourite channelon full screen.
Press the
to switch desiredfavourite list.
"Exit" button toquit.
FAVOURITE LIST
Favourite list
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OK Rename
Favorites List
1. BBC ONE
2. BBC NEWS 24
OK Favorite Switch OKOK Add
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List 1
List 2
List 3
List 4
List 5
OK Rename
Favorites List
1. BBC ONE
2. BBC NEWS 24
OK Favorite Switch OKOK Remove
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List 1
List 2
List 3
List 4
List 5
Channel List
Favourite List
Channel Search
System Setting
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Press the "MENU"button to enterthe main menu of the STB.
Press the "UP"or "DOWN cursor button to select .
Press the "OK"button to enterthe favourite list menu.
Press the REDbutton to switchthe desired favourite list.
Press the UP or DOWN cursor button to highlight the favouritechannel
in the favouritelist.
Press OK buttonto remove thechannel from thefavourite list.
Press "EXIT" button to quit.
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Fav List: 1
1. BBC ONE
2. BBC NEWS 24
OKOK Confirm
OK Favourite Switch
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Exit
Exit
Exit
MENU
EXIT
EXIT
MENU
FAV
EXIT
Exit
Exit
Exit

Many aspects ofyour STB can be set to reflect your circumstancesand preference. The SETTINGS menu
screen is accessedfrom main menu.
Press the "MENU"button to enterthe main menu of the STB.
Press the "UP"or "DOWN" cursor button to select .
Press the "OK"button to enter the sub-menu.
Press "UP" or"DOWN" cursor button to select "A/V Setting"
and Press "OK"button to enter its sub-menu.
Press "UP" or "DOWN"button to select the desireditem
and press "LEFT" or "RIGHT" cursor buttonto select desired setting.
Press "MENU" button to return theupper menu.
Press "EXIT" button to quit.
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A/V setting
First Time Installation
This menu allowsthe users toset TV shape, Video Output andOSD Transparency.
To delete allexisting channels inthe STB, andreset the STBto factory default
setting, this isalso useful ifyou move to another area andneed to rescan in all
the channels.
Enter the systemsetting menu, press"UP" or "DOWN" cursor button
to highlight theFirst Time Installation.
Press "OK" buttonto confirm, aconfirmation window appears.
Press "LEFT" or"RIGHT" cursor buttonto highlight "Confirm" icon,
press "OK" buttonto start firsttime installation.
Highlight "Exit" icon,press "OK" buttonto cancel the first time installation.
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SYSTEM SETTING
A/V Setting
First Time Installation
System Info
Change Pin Code
TV Shape: 4:3
16:9
Are you sure you want to delete
all channels and setting for first
time installation?
Confirm Exit
Channel List
Favourite List
Channel Search
System Setting
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Software Update
TV Shape
Video Output
OSD Transparency
16:9
CVBS
0%
Video Output: CVBS
RGB
OSD Transparency: 0%~100%
A/V Setting
First Time Installation
System Info
Change Pin Code
Software Update
MENU
EXIT
MENU
A/V Setting
First Time Installation
System Info
Change Pin Code
Software Update
System Info
Enter the systemsetting menu, press"UP" or "DOWN" cursor button
to highlight the SystemInfo menu.
Press "OK" button toopen up theinformation window, and
you can viewthe software andhardware version of the STB.
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This menu willshow the software version and hardwareserial ID of the STB,
There are nouser settings thatcan be changed in this menu.
Software Version
Hardware Serial ID
04131234
Power by ZORAN
03252345

Old Pin Code
OKOK Confirm
SYSTEM SETTING
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Change Pin Code
Enter the systemsetting menu, press"UP" or "DOWN" cursor button
to highlight the ChangePin Code menu.
Press "OK" button toenter the sub-menu.
Enter the oldpin code usingthe numeric buttons(Default pin code is
888888).
Press "UP" or "DOWN" cursor buttonto select "New Pin Code"
and enter sixnew numbers withnumeric buttons(0~9).
Press"UP"or "DOWN" cursorbutton to select"Enter Again",
and enter thenew pin codeagain with numeric buttons(0~9).
Press "OK" buttonto confirm thechanged pin code.
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This menu allowsusers to changepin code.
A/V Setting
First Time Installation
System Info
Change Pin Code
Software Update
Exit
Exit
Change Pin Code
New Pin Code
Enter Again
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Status
Start Time
ON
00:00 HH:MM
OKOK Confirm
Software Update
Enter the systemsetting menu, press"UP" or "DOWN" cursor button
to highlight the SoftwareUpdate menu.
Press "OK" button toenter the sub-menu.
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This menu allowsusers to updatethe software version.
Auto Mode
Manual Mode
Auto Mode:
Enter the softwareupdate menu, press "UP" or "DOWN" cursor button
to highlight Auto Mode.
Press "OK" button toenter Auto Modemenu.
Press "LEFT" or"RIGHT" cursor buttonto set the status to ON.
Press "UP" or"DOWN" cursor buttonto select Start time item.
Use the numericbutton to enter the time in HH:MM mode.
Press "OK" buttonto save thesetting and quit, then the system
will start autoupdate at the set time.
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Current Release:
68358708
Scan for Upgrade Now?
Upgrade
Cancel
Scan
Manual Mode:
Enter the softwareupdate menu, press "UP" or "DOWN" cursor button
to highlight Manual Mode.
Press "OK" button toenter Manual Modemenu.
Press "LEFT" or"RIGHT" cursor buttonto highlight "Scan"icon .
Press "OK" buttonto start updating.
Press "Exit" button to quit.
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Scan Progress:
Searching
0%
A/V Setting
First Time Installation
System Info
Change Pin Code
Software Update
Exit
Exit
Exit
Exit
EXIT

In some area's, the digitalterrestrial signal maybe weak. It is vitally importantthat the aerial and cable used
is the latesthigh gain type to ensure trouble free reception. Ifyou are in any doubt ofthe reception area for
Free View receptioncall 08701 111270.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Standby light not lit
No signal found
No picture or sound
Scrambled channel
message
No response to remote
control
Forgotten channel lock
code
Forgotten menu lock
code
The remote control will
not operate your STB
After moving the
to another room you
find you are nolonger able
to receive digital reception
Digital
Box
Possible cause What to do
Mains lead unplugged
Mains fuse blown
Aerial is disconnected
Aerial is damaged/misaligned
Out of digital signalarea
Scart/AV is not selectedon your TV
Channel is scrambled
Receiver off
Handset not aimed correctly
Front panel obstructed
Hand set batteries exhausted
(1) The batteriesin your remote
control need replacing
(2) There is anobstruction
blocking the signalpath
between the remote control
and the box.
The aerial feed fromthe new aerial
connection may be faultybox.
Check mains lead
Check fuse
Check aerial lead
Check aerial
Check with dealer
Press the AV buttonon your TV remote.
Select alternative channel
Plug in and turnon mains plug
Aim handset at frontpanel
Check for obstructions
Replace handset batteries
Re-install channels to cancel
channel lock
Contact help line
(1) Replace the batteries
(2) Check that thereis nothing in
the way of thepath between
the remote control andthe
receiver
Try a direct feedfrom the antenna a
different aerial connection.
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SYSTEM RESOURCE FLASH 2MB
SDRAM 16MB
TUNER & CHANNEL RF INPUT CONNECTORx1
(IEC-TYPE, IEC169-2, FEMALE)
RF OUTPUT CONNECTORx1
(IEC-TYPE, IEC169-2, MALE(LOOPTHROUGH))
FREQUENCY RANGE:
470MHz ~862MHz (UHF)
SIGNAL LEVEL:
-15 ~ -70dbm
DECODER
TRANSPORT STREAM
PROFILE LEVEL
VIDEO FORMATS
AUDIO FORMAT
VIDEO OUTPUT
MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818
INPUT RATE
MAX. 15Mbit/s
MPEG-2 MAIN PROFILE @MAIN LEVEL
4:3/16:9 SWITCHABLE
CVBS ,RGB(DEFAULT)
MPEG Layer I& II, 32 / 44.1 /48KHz
CONNECTION
MAIN POWER CABLE
TUNER
SCART
FIXED TYPE
ANTENNA INPUTx1, RFOUTPUT x1
OUTPUT for TV x1, OUTPUT for VCR X1
POWER SUPPLY
INPUT VOLTAGE
POWER CONSUMPTION
AC220~240V, 50/60Hz
MAX. 10W,STANDBY 5W
SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE
Design and Specificationsare subject tochange without notice.
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SPDIF
DATA PORT
COAXIAL x1
USB SLOT x1

2007.06
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