Goodmans GDB20USB3 User manual

IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions
carefully before use and keep for future reference.
GDB20USB3 Digital Box
Instruction Manual

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Your Digital Box................... 4
Your remote control ............ 5
Connecting up..................... 6
Getting started.................7-8
Basic features................9-17
Advanced features....... 18-27
Device management.... 28-30
Re-tuning instructions....... 31
Troubleshooting............ 32-36
Specifications ................... 37
Digital TV
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
IMPORTANT: Use of any electrical equipment should be undertaken with care.
Please read the safety section on page 38 before using your Digital Box. This
appliance is for household use only.
What’s in the box?
Digital box Remote control 2 batteries (AA/LR06)
SCART cable
AC mains adaptor
RF (coaxial) cable
User guide Quick-start guide
Contents
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Your digital box
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Your remote control 02
Front panel
Rear panel
Aerial Input.
Connect the aerial
to this socket
RF output.
Connect the supplied
RF cable to the TV.
TV Scart
Connection to TV
AUX Scart
for connection to a VCR
or a DVD Recorder
5 Volt DC Input
Power On/Off LED
flashes green and red
when remote control
is activated
USB • Green LED
On when ready,
flashes when playing
USB ••• Green LED
On when ready,
flashes when playing
USB ••• Red LED
On when recording,
flashes when copying
USB •• Green LED
On when ready,
flashes when playing
USB • Red LED
On when recording,
flashes when copying
USB •• Red LED
On when recording,
flashes when copying
[�]Switches the receiver on
and off (into standby).
[TV/AV] Selects the TV input
channels.
[TEXT] Gives digital teletext,
where available.
[HELP] Enters and exits the
help screen.
[®] [RECORD] Opens the
‘select device’ menu to record
current programme.
[ ] [STOP] Stops a
recording or playback.
[ ] [FAST FORWARD]
Forward search through a
recorded programme.
[ ] [REWIND] Backward
search through a recorded
programme.
[u] [PLAY] Opens the
recorded programmes list.
[ ] [PAUSE] Pauses live TV
and starts recording. Pauses a
recording or playback.
[EXIT] Exits the menu system
and goes back to the last
programme you were watching.
[•] Selects USB1 port. Instant
record to USB device in port 1.
[••] Selects USB2 port.
Instant record to USB device
in port 2.
[•••] Selects USB3 port.
Instant record to USB device
in port 3.
[OK] Selects the options on
the on-screen menu.
[pqtu]Moves
around the on-screen menus.
[MENU] Enters and exits the
main menu screen.
[GUIDE] Shows the TV
guide, also called electronic
Programme guide (EPG).
[INFO] Gives programme
information on the TV screen.
RGYB BUTTONS] The red,
green, yellow and blue buttons
change or go to different
options when on the digital
text pages. Also used for menu
navigation.
[VOL + –] Increases or
lowers the digital box volume.
[CH + –] Goes up and
down the channel list.
[MUTE] Turns the digital box
volume off and on.
[SWAP] Switches between
the channel you’re watching
and the channel you were
previously watching.
[0 to 9] Selects channels
and enters your PIN.
AD] Switches audio
description on and off. If AD is
not available it shows the time
and date. [SUB] Switches subtitles on
and off.

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Install batteries in remote
Remove the battery cover. Insert
two size AA batteries so that the ‘+’
and ‘-’ marks on the batteries match
the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks inside the unit.
Replace the battery cover.
Getting connected
TV
Aerial lead
RF cable
SCART cable
Connecting to the TV with SCART
Other connections
TV
DVD/RECORDER
Connecting to the TV and DVD recorder with SCART
RF cable
RF cable*
SCART cable*
SCART cable
Aerial lead
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2Plug 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.
3Using your digital box for the first time
Press [�]on the remote control. The green
power light should light up on the front panel of
the digital box.
Press [OK] on your remote control to begin
searching for digital channels.
You will then be asked to select your television
type, normal or wide screen.
Use [t]and [u]to select.
Press [OK] to accept.
If your aerial has been correctly inserted. Press
[OK] to continue.
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To choose a particular channel
Press one of the buttons [0] to [9] then
press [OK].
To select two or three digit channels (10 to
999), press the number buttons you need
after each other, then press [OK].
If you do not press [OK], the digital box will
change to the selected channel after about
one second.
Volume control
Press [Vol+] to raise the volume and
[Vol-] to lower the volume of your digital
box.
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Usually, the search will take between two and five minutes, depending on the digital
TV service in your area. In some areas it may take longer (five to seven minutes).
As channels are found, their names are listed on the TV screen.
When the scan has finished, the digital box will automatically switch to the first
channel in the list.
You can now explore and enjoy the channels available on your digital TV service.
If you cannot see the picture, go to the trouble shooting section of this guide.
4Inserting USB flash devices
You can insert a USB device at any time.
Recommended USB flash device: USB2.0 HS (high speed) formatted as FAT32 is
compatible and should be used to ensure the best user experience. Please insert a
suitable device. Read the ‘Compatible devices and formats’ section on page 29.
First make sure the digital box is positioned over a stable and even surface.
Insert the flash device into one of the USB ports labelled [•], [••] and [•••].
Look at the image below for guidance.
After a few seconds the green light next to the port should turn on indicating the
USB device has been inserted correctly and is in ‘ready’ status.
You can now record, play and copy to this device.
If the light does not turn on, the device is faulty, unformatted or is not a suitable
device.
When inserting a USB device you may
want to place one hand on top of the
digital box to ensure it doesn’t move.
Using standby
When you’re not watching TV, you should set
your digital box to standby.
To do this
Press [�]to switch between on (green
light on) and standby (red light on).
If you plan to leave your digital box
unattended for a long time, put the digital box
on standby and wait 20 seconds before
switching it off at the mains.
Changing channels
Press [CH+] or [CH-] on your remote
control to move through the channels.
The [SWAP] button lets you keep an eye
on two TV channels by switching between
the programme you are watching and the
programme you were previously watching. So
you can ‘hop’ between the two channels.
To view a channels list
Press [OK] when watching live TV to
display list of all channels.
To highlight a channel press [p]or [q].
Press [OK] to view.
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Scheduled recordings will
not take place if the box is
switched off at the mains.
Scheduled recordings will
not take place if the box is
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To show the name and duration of the
programme showing now.
Press [u] when watching live TV.
Follow the on screen instructions -as above -
to view information on other channels or
watch another channel.
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Pause Live TV
Pause live TV, lets you pause a programme
that you are watching and continue watching
it later.
To pause live TV
While watching TV, press [PAUSE].
This will freeze the picture and sound.
The ‘Recorded programme’ banner will
be displayed, indicating how long the
programme has been paused. The remainder
of the programme is automatically recording
onto the USB device inserted with the most
available free space.
To continue watching a paused programme
Press [PLAY].
To go back to watching live TV
Press [STOP].
Paused programmes will appear on the
‘recorded programmes list’ like all other
recordings.
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When watching a paused programme.
Fast-forwarding through the
adverts is a good way of catching
up with the live broadcast.
When watching a paused programme.
Fast-forwarding through the
adverts is a good way of catching
up with the live broadcast.
Programme guide
The Programme guide shows a full list of
channels and programmes that are available
for the next eight days.
Using the programme guide
Press the [guide] button.
Press [p]or [q]to move through the
list of channels.
To move through the programmes press
[t]and [u].
To move forwards one day, press [blue].
To move backwards, press [yellow].
To preview a current programme in
the small inset screen, highlight the
programme and press [info].
To see a favourites list, press [green].
To record the selected programme press
the [®]button.
To select a device press [•], [••] or
[•••] or use [p]and [q]then press
[OK].
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The programme will be highlighted in red.
To set a reminder, highlight a future
programme and press [green].
To watch a current programme, highlight
the programme and press [OK].
To exit the programme guide without
changing channel, press [exit], [guide] or
the [red] button.
Now and next information
Now and next gives you information on
the current and next programmes on each
channel.
To open the now and next menu press
[info]. This shows information on the
programme showing now.
If subtitles are available the sub icon will
appear.
To see information on the programme
showing next, press [u].
To change the channel you want
information for press [p] or [q].
To watch the highlighted channel press
[OK].
To exit the now and next menu without
changing channel press [exit].
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Press and hold [p] or [q] to move
a page up and a page down.
Press and hold [p] or [q] to move
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Instant record
Instant record, lets you record the channel
you’re watching at the touch of a button.
Press [•], [••] or [•••] to start recording.
The programme will be recorded onto the
device selected.
If no device is inserted or the device selected
does not have enough free space for the
recording the ‘device selection’ menu will
open.
To select a device press [•], [••] or
[•••] or use [p]and [q]then press
the [OK] button to begin recording.
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While recording it is also
possible to watch a previously
recorded programme.
While recording it is also
possible to watch a previously
recorded programme.
Record live TV
To record a programme that you’re watching
or that is about to start
Press the [®]button. The ‘device
selection’ menu will open.
To select a device press [•], [••] or
[•••] or use [p]and [q]then press
the [OK] button to begin recording.
To cancel press [RED]
If [OK] is not pressed within 30 seconds, the
recording menu will clear and the recording
will be cancelled.
To stop/cancel a recording
Press the [STOP] button and follow the
on-screen instructions.
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Please remember the digital recorder
will add five minutes to the end
of the recording (unless another
recording follows immediately
after) in case the programme being
recorded over runs slightly.
Please remember the digital recorder
will add five minutes to the end
of the recording (unless another
recording follows immediately
after) in case the programme being
recorded over runs slightly.
Record using the programme guide
The easiest way to schedule a recording is
by using the programme guide. This lets you
review 8 days of programmes and quickly
choose the ones you wish to record.
If you need to record a programme beyond
the 8 days shown in the programme guide,
you should set the recording using the
recording scheduler – see the next section.
Record using the programme guide
Press the [GUIDE] button.
Press [p, q, t, u]to highlight the
programme you want to record.
Press [•], [••] or [•••] to set a
recording on the selected device.
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Press the [®]button.
The ‘device selection’ bar will be displayed.
To select a device press [•], [••] or
[•••] or use [t]and [u]then press
the [OK] button to set a recording.
To cancel press [RED]
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The chosen programme will be highlighted
in red and will be added to your ‘Recording
schedule’.
To edit a scheduled recording or record a
series of programmes, or to record subtitles
on VCR/DVD, see the section ‘Record using
the recording scheduler’.
While watching a programme you’re
recording, you can adjust the recording
duration by pressing the [®]button to open
the ‘adjust record duration’ menu.
If a programme you want to record is,
for example, broadcast either side of
the news, you must set the programme
guide to record after the break as well.
If a programme you want to record is,
for example, broadcast either side of
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Play
To watch a recorded programme
Press [PLAY].
To select a device press [•], [••] or
[•••] or use [t]and [u].
Use [p]or [q]to select the programme
you want to watch.
Press [OK] or [PLAY] to start playback.
Use [p]or [q]to select a play option.
Press [OK] or [PLAY] to start playback.
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Fast-forward a recording
While watching a recording, you can fast-
forward through the programme.
To fast-forward
Press [FAST-FORWARD].
Press [FAST-FORWARD] again to step up
through the fast-forward speeds (x3, x6,
x12, x24, x48).
Slow down the speed of fast-forward by
pressing the [REWIND] button.
Fast-forward will continue until you press
[PLAY], [PAUSE] or [STOP] or until you
reach the end of the recording. When
you reach the end of the recording, the
‘Recorded library’ will open.
If you are fast forwarding a paused
programme, when you reach the end you will
go back to watching live TV.
Rewind a recording
While watching a recording, you can rewind
through the programme.
To rewind
Press [REWIND].
Press [REWIND] again to step up through
the rewind speeds (x3, x6, x12, x24, x48).
Slow down the speed of rewind by
pressing the [FAST-FORWARD] button.
Rewind will continue until you press
[PLAY], [PAUSE] or [STOP] or until you
reach the beginning of the recording,
when it will pause.
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Skip
Whilst watching a recording you can skip
forward (through adverts for example) in 30
second, 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10 minute blocks.
To set the Skip duration:
Press [MENU], highlight ‘System set-up’
and press [OK].
Highlight ‘Recorded programme’ option
and press [OK].
Highlight ‘Skip duration’ and press [OK].
Use [t]and [u]to change the skip
duration.
To skip
Press [u]once to skip forward by the
set ‘Skip duration’. (If, for example, you
set the record duration to 2 minutes it will
skip forward by 2 minutes. Alternatively,
press [t]once to skip back by 2 minutes.
Press [u]twice to skip forward 4
minutes and so on.
Pause playback
To pause a recording you are watching
press [PAUSE]. You can then press [PLAY]
to resume playback, or choose one of
the other playback options: fast-forward,
rewind or stop.
During pause press [BLUE] to use slow-
motion.
Stop playback
To stop a recording you are watching
press [STOP].
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Delete a recording
Press [PLAY] to enter the ‘recorded library’
Press [•], [••] or [•••] or use [t]and
[u]to select a device.
Use [p]and [q]to highlight the recording
you want to delete and then press [BLUE].
The DELETE icon will appear next to the
recording you want to delete.
Press [OK].
The ‘Confirm Delete’ menu will open.
To cancel deletion, press [RED].
To confirm deletion, press [BLUE].
Schedule Record Summary
The ‘Schedule record summary’ works out
how many recordings you have scheduled
with in a time frame and how much recording
space is needed for each USB device. It
allows you to view 24 hrs., 1 week, 2 weeks
or 4 weeks of scheduled recordings.
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Using the Schedule Record Summary
Press [MENU].
Press [q]to highlight ‘Recording planner’
and press [OK].
Press [q]to highlight ‘Schedule record
summary’ and press [OK].
Press [t]and [u]to select the time
period you want to view.
Reminder
The reminder feature makes sure you never
miss your favourite programmes.
When you set a reminder for a programme,
there will be a reminder message on screen
when the programme starts.
To set a reminder
Press the [guide] button.
To set a reminder, highlight a future
programme and press [green].
The programme will be highlighted in green.
To watch a reminder programme
When the reminder message appears press
the [red] button to cancel or [OK] to watch it.
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Using subtitles
Many programmes are broadcast with
subtitles.
To set-up subtitles
Press [menu].
Press [4] or use [q]to highlight ‘System
set-up’ and press [OK].
Press [8] or use [q]to highlight
‘Accessibility set-up’ and press [OK].
Use [q]to highlight ‘subtitles’.
Use [t]and [u]to select the language
you want, then press [OK].
To switch subtitles on and off
Press [sub] on your remote control.
Some programmes are broadcast in more
than one language. When alternative
languages are available, they will be
displayed in the ‘audio’ menu.
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Using digital text
Your digital box gives you access to digital
text and teletext.
Digital text and teletext services vary
depending on the country and channel. Check
with your retailer or TV guide for more
information about the services available.
To see the text service on the channel you
are watching, press [text].
Depending on the service, you can see
these pages by typing in the page number
or by using the coloured buttons on
your remote control. See the on-screen
instructions for which buttons to press.
Interactive digital text lets you interact with
some TV programmes and channels. If a
programme is interactive, the broadcaster’s
interactive symbol will be on the screen.
On some channels digital text is used as well
as, or instead of a picture. In this case, you
might need to wait a few more seconds for
the information to load.
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Please remember. Digital text
does not work when recording.
Please remember. Digital text
does not work when recording.
Help pages
The help pages give you advice and
information on many of the features of this
digital box.
To get to the help pages press the [help]
button.
To select a help topic press one of the
buttons [1] to [8].
To go back to the index page press [0].
To go to the screen being described on the
help pages press [blue].
To go back to the help page press the
[help] button.
To go back to the previous screen you
were on in the menu press the [red]
button.
To exit the help pages press the [exit]
button.
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Favourites
The favourites list lets you move up and down
a list of channels, ignoring the channels you
rarely or never watch.
To watch a channel that is not on your
favourites list, you must type its number
using the number buttons, or disable the
favourites list, because [p]and [q]will
skip over any channels that are not in the
favourites list you are watching.
Creating your favourites list
Press [menu].
Press [3] or use [q]to highlight the
‘Favourites’ option and press [OK].
Press [green] to create a new list.
Press [yellow] to edit the list.
Use [p]and [q]to highlight the
channels you want to add and press [OK]
to add each channel. You can have up to
20 channels in your favourites list.
To switch Favourites On
Press [menu].
Highlight Favourites and press [OK].
At the next screen again highlight
favourites and press [OK].
Favourites are now enabled.
To switch Favourites Off
Repeat above operation but select OFF then
press the [OK] button. Favourites will be
switched off.
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Editing your list
Press [menu].
Press [3] or use [q]to highlight the
‘Favourites’ option and press [OK].
To delete a channel from your favourites
list
Highlight the favourites list and then press
the [yellow] button.
Use [u]to select the stored favourite
channels and [p]and [q]to highlight
the channel you want to delete.
Press the [blue] button to delete the
channel.
To change the order of a list of favourite
channels
Highlight the favourites list and press the
[yellow] button.
Use [u]to select the stored favourite
channels and [p]and [q]to highlight
the channel you want to move.
Press the [green] button.
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Censorship
In the parental control menu
Highlight ‘Parental control’.
Press [1] or use [t]and [u]to change
the censorship level.
These settings affect the whole service on
your digital box.
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Use [p]and [q]to move the
highlighted channel up or down the
favourite list.
Press [OK] to confirm the change.
To delete your favourites list
Highlight the list and press [blue].
Parental control
The parental control feature allows you to
lock or unlock programmes or change the
censorship options (where available) using
a PIN.
To enter the Parental control menu
Press [menu] to open the main menu.
Press [4] or use [q]to highlight the
‘System set-up’ option and press [OK].
Press [2] or use [q]to highlight ‘Channel
set-up’ then press [OK].
Press [2] or use [q]to highlight ‘Parental
control’ then press [OK].
Type in your PIN (the default PIN is 0000).
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Parental control options
will block all channels.
‘18’ will block programmes with an age rating
of 18 and over.
‘15’ will block programmes with an age rating
of 15 and over.
‘12’ will block programmes with an age rating
of 12 and over.
‘6’ will block programmes with an age rating
of 6 and over.
Off will not block any channels.
When a programme is blocked by the
parental control set-up, you can watch the
programme by entering your PIN.
Please remember. The
censorship option only works
when the broadcaster gives
censorship information.
Please remember. The
censorship option only works
when the broadcaster gives
censorship information.
Changing your PIN
In the ‘Parental control’ menu
Highlight ‘Change PIN’ and press [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Lock and unlock individual channels
In the parental control menu
Highlight ‘Lock and unlock channels’ and
press [OK].
Use [p]or [q]to highlight the channel
you want to lock or unlock.
Press [OK] to move between the lock and
unlock settings.
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Please remember. To lock a channel
again, switch your digital box to
standby and then turn it back on.
If you forget your PIN, please
read the general problem solving
section of this document.
Please remember. To lock a channel
again, switch your digital box to
standby and then turn it back on.
If you forget your PIN, please
read the general problem solving
section of this document.
Accessibility set-up
Accessibility set-up lets you select and
change the settings of subtitles and the audio
language or the current programme.
To change audio language
Press [menu].
Press [4] or use [q]to highlight ‘System
set-up’ and press [OK].
Press [8] or use [q]to highlight
‘Accessibility set-up’ and press [OK].
Use [q]to highlight ‘audio language for
current programme’ and press [OK].
Use [t]and [u]to select the language
you want, then press [OK].
Using button press beep
When button press beep is switched on, the
digital box will beep once every time a button
is pressed.
To set-up button press beep
Press [menu].
Press [4] or use [q]to highlight
‘Accessibility set-up’ and press [OK].
Use [q]to highlight ‘Button press beep’.
Use [t]and [u]to switch button press
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beep off or choose a volume level (low,
medium or high), then press [OK].
The volume keys will not beep when ‘Button
press beep’ is activated.
Using the main menu
The main menu lets you choose and change a
wide range of your digital box’s features.
To go to the main menu, press [menu].
Use [p]or [q]to highlight a submenu.
Press [OK] to enter.
The menu options
1 Recorded library - lets you save, rename,
delete or watch your recorded programmes.
2 Recording planner - lets you schedule
a recording and view a schedule record
summary.
3 Favourites – helps you move quickly
between your favourite TV channels. You can
have up to 10 favourites lists.
4 System set-up –lets you change how
programmes are displayed on your TV,
organise channels, set controls on what
channels you can watch, check important
information about the quality of the signal and
manage your USB devices.
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directly. (Use the 24 hour clock: eg for
5:30pm type 1730.)
Press [q]to highlight ‘Duration’ and use
the number buttons [0 - 9] to type in the
length of the programme (01:30 = 1.5
hours) or use [t]and [u]to change the
duration. This change will be displayed on
the Programme guide.
Press [q]to highlight ‘Repeat’. Press
[u]to choose from daily, weekly, Mon
to Fri or Mon to Sat. If your programme
is not part of a series leave ‘Repeat’ set
to ‘No’.
Press [q]to highlight ‘Subtitles’ and
press [u]to choose ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Please
note that some channels or programmes
do not have subtitles.
Press [q]to highlight ‘Device’ and press
[u]to choose ‘USB1’ ‘USB2’ or ‘USB3’.
Press [OK] to store the scheduled
recording.
To close the menu press [EXIT].
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5 Retune Channels - automatically deletes
your current channel line-up, then scans for
new channels and creates a new line up.
Record using the recording scheduler
Press [MENU].
Press [q]to highlight ‘Recording planner’
and press [OK].
Press [q]to highlight ‘Recording
scheduler’ and press [OK].
Press [q]to highlight a free event or an
event you wish to edit and press [OK].
Press [t]and [u]to select the required
channel number.
Press [q]to highlight ‘Date’ and press
[t]and [u]to change the date, or enter
a date directly using the buttons [0-9].
Press [q]to highlight ‘Time’ and press
[t]and [u]to change the time or use
the buttons [0-9] to type in the time
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7.
The quickest way to get to the
submenus is by pressing the number
buttons [1 - 5] on your remote control.
The quickest way to get to the
submenus is by pressing the number
buttons [1 - 5] on your remote control.
The selected programmes will be highlighted
in red in the Programme guide. If you
schedule daily, weekly, etc. the recording will
be highlighted in orange in the Programme
guide.
To return to the previous menu, press
[RED].
To exit to TV, press [EXIT].
Press and hold [p]or [q]to page up
and page down.
Using a VCR/DVD with your digital box
To record and watch a digital channel
Select the digital channel you want to
record.
Select the digital box channel on your VCR
or DVD, and press record or set your
recording timer.
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Please remember you must switch
on subtitles in the ‘Accessibility
set-up’ section of the main menu in
order to record them on VCR/DVD.
Please remember you must switch
on subtitles in the ‘Accessibility
set-up’ section of the main menu in
order to record them on VCR/DVD.
Please remember the recording is
governed by time, not broadcast.
If the TV schedule changes, you
will have to reset your recording
in the ‘Recording scheduler’.
Please remember the recording is
governed by time, not broadcast.
If the TV schedule changes, you
will have to reset your recording
in the ‘Recording scheduler’.
Please remember your digital box must
be on the channel you want to record
for the full length of the recording.
Please remember your digital box must
be on the channel you want to record
for the full length of the recording.
Managing your recorded programmes
Recordings are managed in the ‘Recorded
library’. Your digital box lists the recordings
on the devices inserted. It gives information
about each programme, its duration and
when it was recorded.
To view the Recorded library
Press [MENU], highlight ‘Recorded library’
and press the [OK] button.
To select a device press [•], [••] or
[•••] or use [t]and [u].
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2.
A quick way to open the ‘Recorded
library’ is to press [PLAY].
A quick way to open the ‘Recorded
library’ is to press [PLAY].
To exit the ‘Recorded library’
at any time press [EXIT].
To exit the ‘Recorded library’
at any time press [EXIT].

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Recorded programme icons
Icons may be displayed to the right of the
programmes in the ‘Recorded library’.
This is what they mean
The recording is currently playing.
This recording has been marked for
deletion.
This recording has been marked for copy.
This programme is being recorded.
The horizontal bar at the bottom of the
‘Recorded library’ shows how much recording
time has been used on the device, and how
many hours or minutes are still available.
Copy
You can copy programmes from one inserted
device to another by using the copy feature.
In the ‘Recorded library’
Press [•], [••] or [•••] or use [t]and
[u]to select a device.
Use [p]or [q]to select the programme
you want to copy and press [RED].
Use [p]or [q]to select other
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programmes you want to copy and press
[RED] to highlight them.
Press [•], [••] or [•••] or use [t]and
[u]to select the device you want to copy
onto. Press [OK].
The confirm copy screen will appear.
Press [RED] to cancel copying.
Press [BLUE] to start copying.
The copy progress screen will appear.
Press [RED] to return to the ‘Recorded
library’ (copying will continue).
Press [GREEN] to cancel copying.
Press [EXIT] to watch TV. Copying will
continue.
To return to the ‘Copy progress’ screen at any
time.
Press [PLAY] to enter the ‘recorded
library’.
Press [RED] to view progress screen.
Search recorded programmes
The search facility lets you sift through your
recorded programmes by genre, making it
easy to find the recording you want to watch.
To search your recorded programmes
From the ‘Recorded library’, press
[YELLOW].
Use [p]and [q]to skip through the
different genres.
Highlight the genre you want to search
and press [OK].
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The ‘Recorded library’ will re-open displaying a
list of genre specific recordings.
Highlight the recording you want to watch
and press [OK].
Or press [YELLOW] to search another
genre.
Sort by name or by date
You can arrange your recordings by name/
date.
From the ‘Recorded library’, use [swap]
to toggle between sort by name and sort
by date.
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Rename a recording
Press [MENU], highlight ‘System set-up’
and press [OK].
Highlight ‘Recorded programme options’
and press [OK].
Highlight ‘Rename recorded programme’
and press [OK].
The ‘Edit’ screen will open.
To select a device press [•], [••] or
[•••] or use [t]and [u].
Use [p]or [q]to select the programme
you want to rename and press [OK].
Use the on-screen keyboard to rename
the recording and press [GREEN] to save.
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Channel organiser
The Channel organiser lists the channels
available on your digital TV service.
To organise your channels
Press [menu] to open the main menu.
Press [4] or use [q]to highlight the
‘System set-up’ option and press [OK].
Press [2] or use [q] to highlight ‘Channel
set-up’. Press [OK].
Highlight channel organiser and press
[OK].
To delete a channel
Press [blue]. (You will be asked for a PIN
– the default is 0000.)
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To change the order of a channel
Press [green] and then move it using [p]
and [q]. To save its position, press [OK].
To rename a channel
Highlight the channel you want to rename
and press [yellow].
Rename the channel using the on-screen
keyboard.
Press [green] to save.
Press and hold [p]or [q]to move to a
page up and a page down.
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2.
3.
Please remember. Your digital box is
always searching for new channels
and channels that no longer broadcast
programmes. Channels that no longer
broadcast programmes will be marked
‘DEL’ and you should delete them. To
delete a channel see the channel set-
up and channel organiser sections.
Please remember. Your digital box is
always searching for new channels
and channels that no longer broadcast
programmes. Channels that no longer
broadcast programmes will be marked
‘DEL’ and you should delete them. To
delete a channel see the channel set-
up and channel organiser sections.
TV set-up
Television type
Television type lets you tell the digital box
whether you have a standard or widescreen
TV.
Press [menu] to open the main menu.
Press [4] or use [q]to highlight the
‘System set-up’ option and press [OK].
Press [OK] to select the ‘TV set-up’ option.
To change the television-type setting use
the [t]or [u]buttons.
If you have a widescreen TV choose ‘16:9
widescreen’.
If you have a normal 4:3 TV choose ‘4:3’.
You can then select the widescreen option of
letter box or centre cut-out.
Press [q]to highlight widescreen and
use the [t]or [u]buttons to select.
Letter box – shows a black border on the
top and the bottom of the screen when you
are watching a widescreen broadcast on a
4:3 TV.
Centre cut-out – trims the left and right
edges of the picture.
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4:3 Letter box 4:3 Centre cut-out4:3 Letter box 4:3 Centre cut-out
Setting the viewing standard
To change the viewing standard
In the ‘TV set-up’ menu.
Use [q]to highlight ‘standard’.
If you have an RCA connector, set the
standard to CVBS.
If your TV supports S-Video, set the
standard to S-video.
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3.
Please remember. The default
standard is RGB. If you’re using a
normal SCART lead, this setting
gives you the best picture quality.
Please remember. The default
standard is RGB. If you’re using a
normal SCART lead, this setting
gives you the best picture quality.

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Download and Playback on a PC/Mac
Once you have recorded onto a USB device
you can download the content on your
computer (PC or MAC) to archive or watch it.
Download
The download process is the same as with all
files on USB.
Recordings will be stored in MPEG2-TS
format.
Playback
To playback your recordings on your computer
you will need to view them on a media player
that reads MPEG2-TS format.
Archiving
When archiving files on your computer you
can change the name of the files but do not
change the .MPG ending to the file.
Please remember the box cannot read
files that are in folders or that are
encrypted. Make sure the programmes
you would like to view are stored in
the root directory of the USB device.
Please remember the box cannot read
files that are in folders or that are
encrypted. Make sure the programmes
you would like to view are stored in
the root directory of the USB device.
The ‘Device management’ menu gives
information about the devices inserted. It
shows their free space, capacity and status.
To view the ‘Device management’ menu
Press [menu].
Press [4] or use [q]to highlight the
‘system set-up’ option and press [OK].
Press [7] or use [q] to highlight ‘device
management’. Press [OK].
Free Space
This shows space available on a device, in
hours and minutes.
Capacity
This shows total capacity of a device in hours
and minutes.
Status
This shows the current status of a device.
These are:
Ready: the device is inserted correctly and
ready to play, record or copy.
Playing: the device is playing back a
recording.
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3.
Recording: the device is recording.
Copying: the device is copying to or from
another device.
Unformatted: the digital box cannot read the
device. Format the device; this should leave
all compatible devices in ‘ready’ status.
If no device is inserted the message ‘Please
insert a device’ will appear.
Formatting
Formatting erases all the contents from a
UBS device and leaves it in ‘ready’ status.
To format a device on the ‘Device
management’ menu.
Use [p]or [q]to select a device.
To format a device press [BLUE].
To stop formatting at any time press
[GREEN].
You can turn the box into stand-by and
formatting will continue.
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Please remember. Formatting will
clear the device of all recordings plus
any other files stored in the device.
Please remember. Formatting will
clear the device of all recordings plus
any other files stored in the device.
Compatible devices and formats
This product allows you to record your
favourite programmes onto USB “Flash
drives”, sometimes know as a “thumbdrive”
or “pendrive”.
There are many kinds of USB flash drives but
not all are compatible with this product.
What USB device do I use?
USB2.0 HS (high speed) is compatible and
should be used to ensure the best user
experience.
Avoid FS (Full speed) or LS (low speed)
devices as they will not work with
this product. USB1.1 devices are not
recommended.
What format should it have?
FAT32 - Most USB2.0 HS flash drives will be
formatted as FAT32. If you insert a USB2.0
HS flash drive and it is unformatted you can
format it. Please refer to Formatting on page
28 for details.
USB Hard disk drives can also be used,
provided they are FAT32 and are self powered
(ie have an external power supply).
Please remember. Some flash
drives are partitioned and have
secure areas. These devices cannot
be read by the box and must be
re partitioned on a computer.
Please remember. Some flash
drives are partitioned and have
secure areas. These devices cannot
be read by the box and must be
re partitioned on a computer.
Please remember the use of
the ports for other types of
devices (such as charging mobile
phones) is not recommended and
may cause the box to fail.
Please remember the use of
the ports for other types of
devices (such as charging mobile
phones) is not recommended and
may cause the box to fail.

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Lights on the front of the digital box
If the light on the left of the box is red the
digital box is in standby. When the digital box
is turned on the light will be green. It also
indicates the remote control is working by
flickering between green and red.
Each USB port on the front of the digital box
has two lights, one green and one red.
What the lights on USB ports mean:
When the USB device has been inserted
correctly and is in ready status the green light
shall be lit.
When the USB device is playing or copying to
another device the relevant green light shall
flash.
When the USB device is recording the
relevant red light shall be lit.
When the USB device is being copied to by
another device the relevant red light shall flash.
Retune Channels
If you are missing channels, channel
information or would like to search for new
channels available, you should scan at any
time.
To retune channels
Press [menu].
Press [5] or use [q]to highlight the
‘Retune channels’ option to start a full
scan and replace all existing channels.
Other ways to retune
Press [menu].
Press [4] or use [q]to highlight the
‘System set-up’ option and press [OK].
Use [q]to highlight the ‘Channel set-up’
option and press [OK].
Choose ‘Channel tuning’.
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‘Full scan add new channels’ scans for new
channels and adds them to your line-up. If
you cancel this scan part way through, you
will keep your existing channels.
‘Full scan replace existing channels’
deletes your current channel line-up, then
scans for new channels and creates a new
line up. If you cancel this scan part way
through, you will lose all channels and will
need to repeat the tuning process.
If no channels are found go to the general
problem-solving section at the end of this
guide.

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Understanding the messages on your digital box
Message Possible cause What to do
No channels. No channels have been stored on
the digital box.
The digital box needs to be tuned
into the available broadcasts. See
the channel set-up section of this
document.
Encrypted channel. The channel may have been
encrypted by the broadcaster.
Try switching to a different
channel.
No signal. Your TV aerial may not be
connected properly. The signal
from your aerial may be too
high, too low or distorted by
something between your aerial
and the digital box.
Check your aerial and any
connections between the
aerial and the digital box. Try
re-scanning the channels (see
section –channel tuning. You may
need to speak to an aerial installer
No channel. No
channels added.
Your digital box was not able
to find and decode any digital
channels while it was setting up.
Check all of the aerial
connections. Check that the
digital signal is available in your
area. For more information about
digital TV reception, please visit
www.freeview.co.uk
Censored channel.
Locked channel.
The channel has been censored
or locked by the parental-control
settings.
Type in your PIN to watch a
channel.
Unable to complete
copy due to an error.
An unknown error has occurred
when copying.
Try copying again onto another
device.
Unable to continue
with the copy due
to the device being
removed.
The device was removed during
the copy process.
Re insert the device and start
copy again.
Unable to copy any
more due to the
device running out
of space.
The device being copied to has
run out of space during the copy
process.
Insert another device and start
copy again.
(USB1, USB2 or
USB3) is now
full. The current
recording has
stopped.
The device being recorded to
has run out of space during the
record process.
Insert another device and press
[®]. You will lose some of the
programme. The recording will be
split over the 2 devices.
A recording has
not started due to
no device present
in (USB1, USB2 or
USB3).
A USB device was not inserted
in the correct slot when the
recording was scheduled to start
Insert a device and re schedule
the recording.
(USB1, USB2 or
USB3) has been
removed. The
current recording
has stopped.
The USB device was removed
when recording therefore the
recording has stopped.
Re insert the device and re
schedule the recording.
A recording has not
started as (USB1,
USB2 or USB3) is
full.
The USB device inserted in the
slot when the recording was
scheduled to start was full.
Remove the full device. Insert
a device with free space and re
schedule the recording.
Use the ‘Schedule record
summary’ to check how
much free space is needed for
scheduled recordings.
Device is too slow
to use.
The device inserted does not
meet the required specification
and will not work well with this
product.
Insert a compatible device. Please
refer to the ‘Compatible devices
and formats’ section on page 29.”

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General problem solving
What happens What to do
You cannot see the
opening picture (Press OK
to start) from the digital
box.
Select the AV channel using the button on your TV remote
control marked AV, EXT, TV/AV, O/E or a symbol, or read your TV
manual. Make sure both ends of your SCART cable are firmly
connected to the relevant sockets. Make sure you followed the
instructions for setting up your digital box correctly.
Your remote control isn’t
working.
Make sure you are pointing the remote control directly at
your digital box and that nothing is in the way. Check that the
remote-control light works when you press a button. Check the
batteries are in the right way round. Try replacing the batteries.
Subtitles do not appear
although they are set to
‘on’.
Some programmes broadcast without subtitles.
The digital box does not
seem to work and there is
nothing shown on the TV.
Is the green power light on? If the light is not on:
press the [�]button on your remote control;
make sure that all cables are firmly connected to the digital
box and TV/VCR; and
check that the digital box is properly plugged into the power
supply.
If the light is on:
check you have the correct channel and input selected on
your TV;
check that all cables are correctly attached;
make sure the VCR/DVD is switched off if it is connected to
the digital box; and
check if your VCR/DVD is causing the problem by
disconnecting the VCR/DVD.
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The picture appears to be
‘squashed’ or ‘cut off’.
Make sure your TV settings are correct. Please refer to page 27
of this guide.
I forgot to plug in the aerial
when I set up the digital
box.
Switch off your digital box at the mains supply. Plug in the
aerial. Switch the digital box mains supply back on. Please read
section about channel tuning.
The picture or sound keep
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. If this does not work, get a professional to
check 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. Or, try using a signal
amplifier or booster to improve the reception. Check the digital
TV coverage in your area. For more information about digital TV
reception, please visit www.freeview.co.uk
No channels were found
when searching for
channels.
I am missing some
channels.
Some TV channels are not available in every area. For more
information about digital TV reception, see the general
information section. 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. Or, try using a signal amplifier or
booster to improve reception. You may need to scan the digital
channels again. Please read the section about channel tuning.
I cannot see digital
channels after I have
moved the digital box to a
different house.
Scan for channels again. Please read the section about channel
tuning. It is possible that the aerial at your new house is not
able to receive digital TV or that there is a poor signal in your
area. For more information about digital TV reception, please
visit www.freeview.co.uk
I have forgotten my PIN. Press [menu]. Press [4] or use [q]to highlight ‘System set-up’
and press [OK]. Select ‘factory reset’ and press [OK]. You will
see the PIN screen. Type in 8500. Press [OK] again to reset the
software. When the digital box shuts down, switch it off at the
mains and leave it for 10 seconds before switching it back on.
After you switch the digital box on, press [OK] when you are
asked to and the digital box will automatically scan for channels.
Please remember You will lose all your previous settings when
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The digital box is behaving
in an unusual way, for
example, the wrong
information is on the
screen.
Press the [�]button on your remote control to turn the box off
and then on again. If there is no improvement, put the box on
standby, switch it off at the mains and leave it for 10 seconds
before switching it back on. If this does not work, reset the
software Press [menu]. Press [4] or use [q]to highlight
‘System set-up’ and press [OK]. Select ‘factory reset’ and
press [OK]. You will see the PIN screen. Type in your PIN. Press
[OK] again to reset the software. When the digital box shuts
down, switch it off at the mains and leave it for 10 seconds
before switching it back on. After you switch the digital box
on, press [OK] when you are asked to and the digital box will
automatically scan for channels. Please remember you will lose
all your previous settings when you reset the software, your
favourites list and recording schedules will be cleared.
I set 5 recordings to a
device but only 3 were
recorded.
This could have happened for various reasons:
The USB device could have been removed during recording.
The USB device could have been run out of space when
recording.
To avoid this problem in future refer to the ‘Schedule record
summary’. This helps you view scheduled recordings in periods
of 24 hrs., 1 week, 2 weeks or 4 weeks.
Make sure you have USB devices with enough free space
inserted when a recording is scheduled.
The green light is not
turned when the USB
device is inserted.
Press [PLAY] to view the ‘Recorded programmes list’. The
screen will show one of the following messages - unformatted
or device is too slow to use. Format the device or insert a
compatible device.
Need extra help?
Don’t worry we are just the other end of
the phone. If you’re experiencing problems
using your new product, before returning it
to the retailer just call 0871 230 1777 or
visit www.goodmans.co.uk
Need a spare part?
In the unlikely event of requiring spare
parts, please contact our spare parts
department on: 0871 230 0790
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
MPEG-2 Main profile @main level
MAX. 15Mbit/s
4:3/16:9 Switchable
MPEG Layer I & II, 32 / 48KHz
RGB, CVBS
Connection
• Mains
• Tuner
• Video
• Audio
• Data port
Plug top type
Antenna input
RGB and composite video output, twin scart
Stereo audio output on SCART
Triple USB 2.0 HS
Power supply
• Input voltage
• Power consumption
AC 230V ~50Hz
MAX. 10W/standby <4.5W
IMPORTANT: Due to continual revision and improvements to our products design,
specifications are subject to change without notice.

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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.
• 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.