Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GDB1232DTR Goodmans
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GDB1232DTR F reeview + Digital TV Recorder User Guide IMPORT ANT : Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference OK R A5 GDB1232DTR_UserGuide.
2 Introduction Thank you for choosing this Goodmans F reeview + Digital TV Recorder . Not only can you receive over 50 digital TV channels, and up to 24 digital radio stations, but you can record two channels at a time, pause live TV and watch it back at a time to suit you.
3 What ’s in the box? O K R SUB SLOW SWAP BACK CH LIST INFO 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 0 TV/AV abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz MENU GUIDE VOL LIB R OK TEXT WIDE AUD EXIT VOL+ VOL- CH - CH + Freeview+ Digit.
4 Contents 01 02 03 04 Y our Digital TV Recorder ............ 5 Y our remote control ................... 6 Connecting up ........................... 7 Get Started ............................... 8 Daily use ................................. 10 The programme guide window .
5 01 Y our Digital TV Recorder P AUSE Pause live TV and advance playback one frame at a time PLA Y Playback recorded programmes ST ANDBY Power On / Standby DISPLA Y POWER Cable RECORD Record live TV N.
6 02 SUB SLOW SWAP BACK CH LIST INFO 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 0 TV/AV abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz MENU GUIDE VOL LIB R OK TEXT WIDE AU D EXIT RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE VOL+ VOL- CH - CH + Y our Remote Cont.
7 03 Getting connected Connect the cable that comes from your aerial to the RF IN socket on the back of your digital TV recorder . Connect the RF cable between the RF OUT socket of your digital TV recorder and the RF IN socket of your TV (see illustration above).
8 04 Getting Started Plug in and switch on Connect the mains plug to the power socket and turn the power On . Switch your TV On. Press the ST ANDBY button on your remote control.
9 04 The first time install screen The first time install screen will appear on screen. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the installation. T o turn on T o turn on your new digital TV recorder , press the ST ANDBY button on the remote control.
10 05 Daily use W e have divided this book into separate sections, so that you can find the information you are looking for easily . This section covers the day to day functions that you will use most often. Using standby When you are not watching TV , you should set your digital TV recorder to standby .
11 05 The information screen Press the INFO button once to display details of the programme currently being shown and the next programme. If you want to see information about the programme you are watching, you can press the INFO button twice. Use the and buttons to view the current and next programmes.
12 05 Daily use P ausing live TV This function is also known as time shifting and is very useful if you are watching a programme and the phone rings. T o pause live TV , press the PLA Y/ P AUSE button. The time counter will start and show the amount of time that the programme has been paused.
13 05 Daily use The main menu Y ou can easily access the library , channel organiser and various configuration menus through the main menu. T o open the main menu, press the MENU button. Use the p and q buttons to navigate the main menu. Press the OK button to select an option.
14 06 Navigation Y ou can open the programme 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 p and q buttons to select different channels. Use the and buttons to select the programme.
15 06 The programme guide window When the programme is about to start, a warning screen will be displayed. Y ou can change the channel, cancel the reminder or delay the reminder . Use the p and q buttons to select the option and the OK button to confirm your selection.
16 07 Channel Organiser Y ou can open the channel organiser window from the main menu This channel organiser allows you to delete, hide and lock channels. Channel list icons This channel has been hidden This channel has been locked and will require the parental PIN to unlock it.
17 07 Channel Organiser Locking a channel Y ou can lock any channel so that it can only be accessed once the parental PIN has been successfully entered. Y ou may want to do this to prevent children from viewing unsuitable programmes or channels. Use the p and q buttons to select the channel that you want to lock.
18 08 Navigation Y ou can open the recordings library window by pressing the LIB button. This shows you all of your recorded and scheduled programmes. Use the p and q buttons to select each programme. W atching a programme Programmes that have finished recording are marked as RECORDED in on a red background in the Status column.
19 08 Deleting a recording Use the p and q buttons to select a programme you want to delete. Press the RED button to delete. DON’T FORGET! Y ou should stop the recording first before you can delete it. Locking a recording Y ou can lock a recording so that it can only be accessed once the parental PIN has been successfully entered.
20 09 T o open the settings menu, press the MENU button on the remote control and then select ‘Settings’. Press the OK button to confirm. Changing the settings Use the p and q buttons to select a setting category . Press the OK button and then use the and buttons to view the available options for a setting category .
21 08 21 09 P arental lock This setting allows you to make changes to the parental PIN. The default setting is that you don’t have to enter a PIN (Off). T o change the password you have to enter your old password, enter the new password and then confirm the new password.
22 08 22 09 Recommendation – On occasions when setting a programme to record, you may be offered to also record a recommended programme. The recommendation signal is sent by the broadcaster for some types of programmes. DON’T FORGET! The default setting for recommendations is Off.
23 08 23 10 Retune The retune menu allows you to search for new or moved channels. DON’T FORGET! Y ou will need to do a re-tune when digital switchover occurs in your area. DON’T FORGET! Y ou cannot perform a retune whilst recording. T o open the retune menu, press the MENU button on the remote control and then select Retune .
24 08 24 11 System information menu T o open the system information menu, press the MENU button on the remote control and then select ‘System Information’. P ress the OK button to confirm. The system information menu provides important information about your digital TV recorder .
25 08 25 12 Help and Advice F requently asked questions F requently asked question What you can do The digital TV recorder will not switch on. What should I do? Check the mains power cable and make sure it is plugged into a suitable power outlet. Check that the mains supply is switched On.
26 08 26 12 Help and Advice F requently asked question What you can do The picture or sound keeps breaking up. There are several possible causes of this type of problem. • Y our 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.
27 08 27 12 Help and Advice F requently asked question What you can do No channels were found when searching for channels. I am missing some channels. Some TV channels are not available in every area. Use the postcode checker on www . freeview .co.uk.
28 08 28 12 Help and Advice F requently asked question What you can do Can I change the audio language for the programme I am watching? Y es. Some channels broadcast other audio languages. Press the AUDIO button when you are watching a programme to see if other languages are available.
29 08 29 13 General Model Number • GDB1232DTR P ower Supply • 230V AC 50Hz P ower Consumption: Standby Nominal Use • 3W • 12W Max Dimensions • 300mm (W) x 52mm (H) x 220mm (D) W eight • 1.
30 08 30 14 W arnings WEEE This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (W aste Electrical and Electronic Equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances.
31 08 31 15 Electrical Information 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.
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