Goodmans GDB12XI User manual

IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions
carefully before use and keep for future
GDB12XI Digital Box
Instruction Manual
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Thank you for choosing this Goodmans Digital Box.
Not only can it receive over 40 Freeview channels, you can also listen to
digital radio all at the touch of a button.
Digital TV
IMPORTANT: Use of any electrical equipment should be undertaken with care. Please
read the safety section on page 17-18 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. It uses a digital signal, received
through your normal aerial and lets you
watch it through your existing television.
A FREEVIEW Digital Box gives you up to 48
digital TV channels and up to 24 digital
radio stations, without a subscription
or contract. For more information on
FREEVIEW, and to check reception in your
area please visit
www.freeview.co.uk
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TV VC/R
Your Digital Box.................. 4
Your remote control............ 5
Connecting up.....................6
Getting started................... 7
Using your Digital Box ...8-10
Advanced features.......11-13
Re-tuning..........................14
Troubleshooting................ 15
Specifications....................16
Contents
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02
03
04
05
06
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08
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What’s in the box?
Your new Digital Box Remote control
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 see the Quick Start guide or 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 need an additional Scart cable.
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AERIAL INPUT AERIAL OUTPUT RS232 TV VCR
SPDIF
VIDEO L
R
SERVICE ONLY
Standby button
Front panel
Rear panel
Aerial Input.
Connect the aerial to
this socket
Composite Video
Aerial Output.
Connect the supplied RF
cable to the TV.
Coaxial Digital
Down Mix Audio
2 Channel L/R
Serial port
(Service use only)
TV Scart
Connection to TV
AUX Scart
for connection to a VCR
or a DVD Recorder
AC Mains cable
Your Digital Box01
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TV VC/R
STANDBY Power On/Standby.
NUMBER PAD Enter values and
select the channel directly by
entering its number.
WIDE Adjust the aspect ratio
of the video output.
EPG Display the EPG
Electronic Program Guide.
INFO Display the Info bar.
NAVIGATION
Navigate up/down/left/right
in menus/on screen displays. OK Confirm selection in menu/on
screen displays.
COLOUR BUTTONS
For interactive function
TV/VCR Cycle between TV and VCR
Scart connections.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
TEXT Display Digital Teletext
where available.
SUBTITLE
Cycle through the available subtitles
for the current broadcast.
Your remote control 02
MUTE Turns the volume on and off.
VOLUME UP/DOWN
EXIT Closes the on screen menus.
BACK Navigate one step
backwards in menus.
MENU Opens the menu so that you
can change the settings of your
Digital Box.
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TV
TV
DVD/RECORDER
AERIAL INPUT AERIALOUTPUT RS232 TV VCR
SPDIF
VIDEO L
R
AERIAL INPUT AERIAL OUTPUT RS232 TV VCR
SPDIF
VIDEO L
R
AERIAL INPUT AERIAL OUTPUT RS232 TV VCR
SPDIF
VIDEO L
R
SERVICE ONLY
SERVICE ONLY
SERVICE ONLY
TV
TV
DVD/RECORDER
AERIALINPUT AERIAL OUTPUT RS232 TV VCR
SPDIF
VIDEO L
R
AERIALINPUT AERIALOUTPUT RS232 TV VCR
SPDIF
VIDEO L
R
AERIALINPUT AERIALOUTPUT RS232 TV VCR
SPDIF
VIDEO L
R
SERVICE ONLY
SERVICE ONLY
SERVICE ONLY
Connecting to the TV and DVD recorder with SCART
TV
TV
DVD/RECORDER
AERIAL INPUT AERIAL OUTPUT RS232 TV VCR
SPDIF
VIDEO L
R
AERIAL INPUT AERIAL OUTPUT RS232 TV VCR
SPDIF
VIDEO L
R
AERIAL INPUT AERIAL OUTPUT RS232 TV VCR
SPDIF
VIDEO L
R
SERVICE ONLY
SERVICE ONLY
SERVICE ONLY
Connecting up03
SCART Cable*
RF Cable* RF Cable
RF Cable*
SCART Cable*
SCART Cable*
RF Cable*
RF Cable
Connecting a Hi-Fi system
Audio L/R Cable*
Getting connected
Other connections
Connecting to the TV with SCART
* Not included in the box
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Getting started 04
Install batteries in remote
Remove the battery cover. Insert two size AAA
batteries so that the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks on the
batteries match the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks inside the unit.
Replace the battery cover.
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2
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Plug in and switch on
Insert the Digital Box mains plug into a mains
socket. The standby light on the front will come on.
Switch your TV on.
The Easy install screen
The first time installation screen will appear on
screen. Select the aspect ratio (screen size),
using (the up and down arrow buttons) to move
between the options: NORMAL and WIDESCREEN.
Press OK. The Digital Box will automatically
begin to tune.
The scan progress screen will be displayed,
showing you how many channels have been found
and saved. The tuning may take several minutes to
complete. When the search is complete, your
Digital Box is ready to use. The programme at the
top of the channel list will be shown on your TV
when the search is complete.
First Time Installation
Check aerial is connected
Press OK to start T u ning scan
NORMAL
WIDESCREEN
OK Automatic Installation


Tu ning Menu
Exit


Channels Ta colneston 22
706.000 MHz Bandwidth 8 MHz Channel No. 50
Progress
Signal
60%
50%
Smash Hits!
MOJO
BBC ONE
BBC TWO
BBC THREE
CBBC Channel
BBC Red Button
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Using your Digital Box
Using the EPG
The Electronic Programme Guide, or EPG,
is an on-screen TV guide. It shows all
scheduled programmes seven days in
advance for every tuned in channel. Press
the EPG button on the remote control to
access the guide.
You can use the buttons to select a
different channel. Press OK to watch the
selected channel, the EPG window will close
automatically.
You can view the EPG as a timeline, as shown
above, or as a daily schedule, shown below.
Press the MENU button to switch to the daily
schedule EPG view. Press the blue button
to move to the next day’s schedule and the
yellow button to move to the previous.
You can also use the red button to move the
guide backwards two hours, and the green
button to go forwards two hours.
Your EPG also contains digital radio channels.
These are usually saved to the higher
numbers, starting around channel 700.
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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.
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Using your Digital Box
Changing the channel
You can select the channel you want to
watch by using the CH and CH buttons
on the remote control.
Alternatively use the number buttons to key
in the channel number.
When you change the channel the Info bar
will be displayed for a few seconds. This
shows details of the currently showing
and the next programme for the selected
channel.
Changing the volume
You can change the volume of your Digital
Box by using the VOL and VOL buttons
on the remote control. VOL will increase
the volume and VOL will decrease the
volume. 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 screen below will be
shown and the subtitle text will start to
display on screen.
DON’T FORGET! Subtitles are only
shown when they are broadcast with the
programme. Not all programmes have
subtitles.
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.
DON’T FORGET! Not all channels have
digital text.
The info banner
The info banner can be accessed when your
are watching a TV programme, by pressing
the INFO button.
The info banner gives you date, time and
signal strength information, and also shows
you details of the programme your watching
and the programme following it.
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Daily use05
Setting a reminder
You can set your TV to remind you when a
programme you want to watch is about to
start.
1Press the EPG button.
2Scroll to the programme you want to
be reminded about using the arrow
buttons.
3Press the OK button.
4The reminder has now been set. Press
the EXIT button to go back to the
programme you were watching.
5When the reminder time has been
reached a pop up box will appear.
Using the left and right arrown keys
choose ‘YES’ to go to the programme,
‘NO’ to delete the reminder, or ‘DELAY’
to remind you again in a few minutes.
Press the OK button to confirm.
6If a reminder clashes with the start
time of a reminder already set, a
warning pop up window will be
shown.
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.
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06Advanced features
Organising your channels
You can lock, skip, delete and move
channels in your channel list.
1Press the MENU button.
2Select ‘Channel Organiser’ and then
press the OK button.
3The channel list will be shown. From
this menu you can press 1to lock a
channel, press 2to skip a channel,
press 3to delete a channel and press
4to move a channel.
DON’T FORGET! You can re-tune your
Digital Box to retrieve channels you have
deleted. See Re-tuning on page 14.
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Advanced features06
The settings menu
The settings menu lets you alter the
default settings of your Digital Box.
1Press the MENU button.
2Select ‘Settings’ and then press the
OK button. The settings menu has
two sub menus, ‘System Setup’ and
‘Factory Default’.
3System Setup has two sub menus,
‘OSD & TV’ and ‘Parental Lock’. Select
the settings which best suits your
setup.
4The Parental Lock is used so that you
can set an age restriction on the
content that is allowed to be viewed.
DON’T FORGET! The default passcode for
Parental Lock is 0000. You can also change
the passcode to a different number in this
menu.
5To reset your Digital Box to the original
factory settings, select the ‘Factory
Default’ menu.
6Select ‘YES’ and the press OK button.
Your Digital Box will now reset all
the default settings and re-tune all
channels.
Low power mode
Low power mode reduces the amount of
electricity that your Digital Box uses.
To put your Digital Box in low power mode
change the setting to ‘On’
DON’T FORGET! When the Digital Box is in
low power mode, the Scart loop through is
deactivated and can not be used.
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Advanced features 06
The accessories and games menu
From this menu you can play games,
upgrade your Digital Box and find out
information about your Digital Box.
1Press the MENU button.
2To play the games, access the ‘Game’
menu. You have a choice of two
games, Snake and Tetris.
Use the arrow buttons on the remote
control to play the games, following
the instructions on screen. To exit
games, press the EXIT button.
3‘S/W Upgrade’ will search for updated
software for your Digital Box. If
new software is available it will be
downloaded and installed.
DON’T FORGET! Updating the software on
your Digital Box, will use all of the factory
default settings, and cancel any reminders
that you have set.
4The ‘Information’ window gives you
information about your Digital Box.
It is useful to have this information
when contacting the call centre for
help.
DON’T FORGET! The information shown
on your screen may be different to the one
shown above.
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Re-tuning07
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.
1Press the MENU button.
2Select ‘System Installation’ and then
press the OK button.
3Select ‘Auto Scan’ and then press the
OK button.
4The first time installation screen will
appear on screen. Select the aspect
ratio (screen size), using (the up and
down arrow buttons) to move
between the options: NORMAL and
WIDESCREEN.
Press OK. The Digital Box will
automatically begin to tune.
5The tuning progress screen will
be displayed, showing you how many
channels have been found and saved.
Scanning may take several minutes to
complete.
6Your Digital Box has now been
retuned.
First Time Installation
Check aerial is connected
Press OK to start Tuning scan
NORMAL
WIDESCREEN
OK Automatic Installation


Tuning Menu
Exit


Channels Tacolneston 22
706.000 MHz Bandwidth 8 MHz Channel No. 50
Progress
Signal
60%
50%
Smash Hits!
MOJO
BBC ONE
BBC TWO
BBC THREE
CBBC Channel
BBC Red Button
DON’T FORGET! If you have set your
parental code you will need to enter it to
retune your Digital Box. The default code is
0000.
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08Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause What to do
Standby light not lit Mains lead unplugged
Mains fuse blown
Check mains lead
Check fuse
No signal found Aerial is disconnected
Aerial is damaged/misaligned
Out of digital signal area
Check aerial lead
Check aerial
Ensure that you are capable of receiving
Digital TV
No picture or sound Tuned to digital teletext channel Switch to another channel
Scrambled channel
message
Channel is scrambled This Digital Box is not able to decode
scrambled channels
No response to remote control Digital Box is switched off
Handset not aimed correctly
Front panel obstructed
Remote batteries exhausted
Plug in and turn on plug
Aim remote at the front panel
Check for obstructions in front of the Digital Box
Replace the remote batteries
Forgotten PIN code Contact the helpline
You have moved your
TV and you find you are
no longer able to receive
digital channels
The aerial feed maybe sent through a
distribution system which can/may reduce
the digital signal now received by the
Digital Box
Try a signal booster or a direct feed from the
aerial
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.
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Tuner and channel • RF input connector
(IEC-TYPE, IEC169-2, female)
• RF output connector
(IEC-TYPE, IEC169-2, male)
• Frequency range:
470MHz ~862MHz (UHF)
Decoder
• Transport stream
• Profile level
• Input rate
• Video format
• Audio format
• Video output
MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818
MAX. 15Mbit/s
MPEG-2 Main profile @main level
4:3/16:9 Switchable
MPEG Layer I & II, 32 / 44.1 / 48KHz
RGB, CVBS
Connection
• Main power cable
• Tuner
• Video
• Audio
• Data port
Fixed type
Antenna input
Composite video output, twin scart
Stereo audio output, digital coaxial audio output
RS-232 (for service use only)
Power supply
• Input voltage
• Power consumption
AC 220-240V ~50/60Hz
MAX. 8W/standby <2W
Specifications09
IMPORTANT: Due to continual revision and improvements to our products design,
specifications are subject to change without notice.
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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 held by the
cable clamp.
WARNING: Do not connect either wire
to the earth terminal.
2- Core plug
This symbol indicates that this 2-core appliance is
Class II and does not require an earth connection.
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter L or coloured red.
Fuse
Brown (Live)Blue
(Neutral)
Green & yellow
(Earth)
Fuse
Brown (Live)Blue
(Neutral)
3- Core plug
The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter E, or by the earth symbol ,
or coloured green or green and yellow.
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
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• 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.
• Always unplug the Digital Box before
cleaning it.
• Wipe dust off the cabinet of the Digital Box
with a clean, dry and soft cloth.
• Do not place any objects on top of the
Digital Box.
• Avoid exposing your Digital Box directly to
sunlight or other heat sources.
• Put your Digital Box in a well-ventilated
area away from high humidity.
• Do not expose this Digital Box to rain or
moisture, dripping or splashing.
• For stubborn stains use a damp (not
dripping) cloth.
• 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.
Warnings
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www.goodmans.co.uk
0871 230 1777
When does switchover happen?
†
Calls charged at BT rateof 3p per minute daytime and 1p per minute evenings and weekends.
Rates may vary for calls from non-BT lines.
Visit us at digitaluk.co.uk call us on 0845 6 50 50 50 †
*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
swenVTIruoykcehC
service or look at Teletext
page 106 to see what TV
region you’re in.
When does switchover happen?
†
Calls charged at BT rateof 3p per minute daytime and 1p per minute evenings and weekends.
Rates may vary for calls from non-BT lines.
Visit us at digitaluk.co.uk call us on 0845 6 50 50 50 †
*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
swenVTIruoykcehC
service or look at Teletext
page 106 to see what TV
region you’re in.
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 14 of this instruction book.
If you find you can’t receive the extra digital
channels, it may be because your area is
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.
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