Goodmans GS103TZH User manual

HD Digital Box
Model: GS103TZH
YOUR USER GUIDE
FREE TV
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YOUR REMOTE CONTROL
For help with installation or getting started please call
Freesat on 0845 313 0051 (local call rate) or visit freesat.co.uk
For product support, call Goodmans on 08444 122 541
or visit www.goodmans.co.uk/support
INFO
Display the
information bar
GUIDE
Opens the TV Guide
AUDIO
Opens the
audio menu
POWER
Power On/Standby
COLOUR
BUTTONS
For interactive use/
navigating menus
UP, DOWN, LEFT,
RIGHT + OK
Use the arrows to
get around and OK
to confirm
HOME
Takes you back
to live TV
With Freesat you also have access to
On Demand services like BBC iPlayer
and ITV Player. All you need to do
is connect to the internet with an
Ethernet cable.
If you require any help with your installation,
just call Freesat on 0845 313 0051.
BEFORE YOU START
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE
TV ON DEMAND
CATCH UP ON YOUR FAVOURITE SHOWS
DISH CABLE
The satellite dish cable
installed on the back
of the box
SATELLITE DISH
Needed to supply
Freesat signal
FREESAT and the Freesat logo are registered trade marks and the Freesat logo is copyright of Freesat (UK) ltd.

Welcome
Thank you for choosing this Goodmans freesat HD Digital Box.
Not only can it receive over 140 subscription free channels, but if you have
a broadband service with a minimum speed of 1Mb you can access IP TV
services, which you can watch 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 even has a reminder function so that you won’t miss your favourite
programmes.
For a one off payment, you can buy a
digital box, satellite dish and installation
giving you over 140 channels covering the
best of TV and more.
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The illustrations and screen shots shown in this instruction manual are for reference and instruction
purposes only, and may not exactly match the product.
FREESAT and the Freesat logo are registered trademarks and the Freesat logo is copyright of Freesat
(UK) Ltd.
This product is capable of receiving and
decoding Dolby Digital Plus.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
This product has a HDMI connector so that
you can watch high definition TV via a HDMI
lead when connected to a HD Ready TV.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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Your HD digital box..............4
Your remote control............ 5
Connecting up.....................6
Get started..........................7
Daily use.............................8
The guide window.............10
The channel list.................12
The settings menu............14
System information.......... 18
Non-freesat channels....... 19
Help and advice................ 20
Safety................................23
Technical specification......24
Guarantee.........................25
Contents
Your HD digital box
2 x AAA batteries
HDMI cable
Quick start guide
Remote control
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What’s in the box?
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Mains adapter
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Your HD digital box
Front view
Rear view
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TV SCART Standard
definition SCART output (for
connection to a non HD TV)
SAT IN Signal In from
LNB on satellite
HDMI High
definition
output.
SPDIF Digital audio
out (connection to
a surround sound
system).
ETHERNET Connection to a
network with broadband
access (for IP TV Services
such as BBC iPlayer).
USB Factory
upgrade
connection
STANDBY
Power On / Standby.
UP & DOWN
Channel up or down.
Page up or down in EPG.
LEFT & RIGHT
Volume up or down.
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Your remote control
STANDBY Power On/Standby.
MUTE Turns the volume On
and Off.
NUMBER PAD Enter values and
select the channel number
directly by entering its number.
WIDE Adjust the aspect ratio
of the video output.
HOME Exits all menus and
returns to live TV.
INFO Display the Info bar.
NAVIGATION Move up/down/left/
right in menus/on screen displays
(left and right arrows are used to
skip forwards and backwards).
OK Confirm selection in
menu/on screen displays.
EXIT Closes menu.
BACK Takes you back to the
previous menu.
CH + Channel up and
CH - Channel down.
COLOUR BUTTONS For interactive
use and navigating menus.
CH LIST Opens the channel list menu.
SUB Turns the subtitles On and Off.
AD Turns audio description
On or Off.
GUIDE Opens the genre list and
the guide.
TEXT Displays digital text
when available.
VOL + Volume up and VOL -
Volume down.
SWAP Return to the previous
selected channel.
MENU Opens the main menu.
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AUDIO Opens the audio menu.
FAST FORWARD Navigate right in
the top menu bar.
FAST REWIND Navigate left in
the top menu bar.
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03 Connecting up
HDMI Cable
RG6 coaxial
Cable with ‘F’
type connector
Getting connected
Connecting to a TV
Connect a RG6 co-axial cable fitted with ‘F’ a type connector from your satellite dish to the ‘SAT IN’
socket on the back panel of your digital box.
Connect the HDMI cable that came with your digital box between the ‘HDMI’ socket on the back panel
of your digital box and a HDMI socket on your TV.
Other connections
Scart connection to a
standard definition TV*
SPDIF connection
to a surround
sound system
ETHERNET connection
to a network with a
broadband router
* It is not possible to view programmes in high definition when using a scart connection.
USB used for
software upgrades
HDMI
Connector
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Getting started 04
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Put batteries in 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.
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Plug in and switch on
Insert the mains lead into the ‘DC 12V IN’ on the
back of the digital box. The standby light on the
front of the digital box will come on.
Switch your TV On and select HDMI.
The first time install screen
The first time installation screen will appear on
screen.
If the signal strength is above 50% press the
[OK] button on your remote control to continue
the setup.
Follow the instructions on screen to complete
the installation.
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Daily use
We have divided this book into separate
sections, so that you can find the information
you are looking for easier. This section covers
the day to day functions that you will use most
often.
Choosing a programme
Press the [GUIDE] button on the remote control
to open the Genre front page.
Exit Menu
.
All Channels
Entertainment
News & Sport
Movies
Lifestyle
Music
Select
OK EXIT
Special Interest
Radio
Shopping
Gaming & Dating
Interactive
Regional
Thu 24 Jun 9:19am
Genre
Children Adult
Use the arrow buttons to select a genre and
then press the [OK] button.
Use the [S] and [T] buttons to select different
channels. If you want to choose a new genre
press the [WW] or [XX] buttons to select a
new genre category.
When you have chosen your programme, press
the [OK] button to watch it.
Changing the channel
You can also select the channel you want to
watch by using the [CH+] and [CH-]buttons on
the remote control. Alternatively you can use the
number buttons to key in the channel number.
When you change the channel the information
screen will be displayed for a few seconds.
108 BBC HD 15:50
Now: 11:10 - 19:00 Wimbledon 2010
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Next: 19:00 - 22:00 MOTD Live: Denmark v Japan
This shows the details of the programme
currently showing and the next programme.
The information bar
If you want to see information about the
programme you are watching, you can press the
[INFO]button.
108 BBC HD 19:12
Now: 19:00 - 22:00 MOTD Live: Denmark v Japan
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Next Select
Channel Up Channel Down
Previous
TXT SUB
OK
HD
Use the [S] and [T] buttons to select different
channels, and the [W] and [X] buttons to view
the now and next programmes.
If you want to see more information press the
[INFO]button again.
108 BBC HD 19:12
Now: 19:00 - 22:00 MOTD Live: Denmark v Japan
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Next Select
Channel Up Channel Down
Previous
TXT SUB
OK
Gary Lineker introduces live coverage of the potentially decisive Group E match in
Rustenburg, with Denmark and Japan hoping to secure a place in the knockout
stage. [S]
[SPORT]
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Changing the volume
You can change the volume using the [VOL+]
and [VOL-] buttons on the remote control. You
can turn off the volume pressing the button.
To turn it back on press the button again.
Audio description
Audio description is an additional narration that
describes all significant visual information such
as body language, facial expression, scenery,
costumes - anything that is important to the plot
of the story, event or image.
Press the [AD] button to toggle this setting on
and off.
Audio channel
Sometimes different audio languages are
available with certain programmes or channels.
Press the [AUDIO] button to see the available
languages.
INFORMATION Audio Channel
Select Exit Menu
Select the audio channel that you want to use
OK
ENG Stereo
ENG AD
FRE
GER
Up Down EXIT
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Use the [S] and [T] buttons to select a
different audio channel. Press the [OK] button to
confirm the setting.
DON’T FORGET! Audio description has ‘AD’
next to the language. Not all programmes
have audio description or additional audio
channels available.
Daily use
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 blue ‘SUB’ icon is shown.
Red button services
Some channels offer additional services via
the red button on your remote control. When
additional services are available a red dot will
be shown in the top right hand part of your TV
screen.
Press the red button to open the menu. An
example screen is shown below.
DON’T FORGET! You may get different
options available to you if your digital box is
connected to your network and broadband
router.
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The guide window
Navigation
You can open the guide window by pressing the
[GUIDE]button on the remote control. The guide
shows you all of the programmes and channels
available for the next 8 days.
Use the [S] and [T] buttons to select different
channels. You can use the [CH+] and [CH-]
buttons to move a page at a time.
The [RED] button will move backwards 2 hours,
the [GREEN] button will move forwards 2 hours,
the [YELLOW] button will move backwards 24
hours and the [BLUE] button will move forwards
24 hours.
If you want to choose a new genre while your in
the guide, press the [WW] or [XX] buttons
to select a new genre category.
When you have chosen your programme, press
the [OK] button to watch it.
Guide icons
AD))) This programme has audio
description.
This programme is broadcast
with Dolby Digital.
This programme is broadcast
with Dolby Digital Plus.
GThis programme contains
guidance information.
HD This programme is broadcast
in high definition.
This programme has been set
as a reminder.
SUB This programme has subtitles.
TXT This programme has digital
text available.
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