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    IMPORT ANT : Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference. GDB12XIT Digital Box Instruction Manual goodmans gdb12XIT.indb 1 04/09/2009 08:44:17[...]

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    2 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. Thank you for choosing this GDB12XIT Digital Box. Not only can it receive over 50 digital TV channels, but you can also listen to up to 24 digit[...]

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    3 WIDE INFO TEXT BACK OK EPG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MENU 0 EXIT SUBT TV/VCR VOL VOL CH CH 01 Y our Digital Box ...................4 02 Y our remote control ............5 03 Connecting up .....................6 04 Getting started....................7 05 Daily use ....................... 9-12 06 Advanced features ...... 13-16 07 Re-tuning ................[...]

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    4 Front view Back view Y our Digital Box 01 Power on/ Standby indicator Aerial Input. Connect the aerial to this socket Aerial 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 AC Mains cable Remote control sensor goodmans gdb12XIT.indb 4 04/09/2009 08:44:19[...]

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    5 Y our remote control 02 WIDE INFO TEXT BACK OK EPG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MENU 0 EXIT SUBT TV/VCR VOL VOL CH CH 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 . NAVIGATIO[...]

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    6 Connecting up 03 T V T V DVD/RECORDER Connecting to the TV and DVD recorder with SCART T V T V DVD/RECORDER SCART Cable* Aerial Lead* RF Lead RF Lead* SCART Cable* SCART Cable* RF Lead Getting connected Connection to DVD Player Connecting to the TV with SCART * Not included in the box Aerial Lead* goodmans gdb12XIT.indb 6 04/09/2009 08:44:21[...]

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    7 Getting started Install batteries in remote Remove the battery cover to reveal the battery compartment. Align the two size AAA batteries so that the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks on the batteries match the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks inside the battery compartment. Push the first battery fully into the slot and then place the second battery in the slot[...]

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    8 T uning in When your digital box is tuning in, you will see the channels that have been found during the installation listed (right). This screen also shows you, the signal strength and quality of the signal being received. It will take a few minutes for your digital box to find all the channels. 4 5 6 Installation complete When installation has [...]

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    9 Daily use Commonly used features As with most of your electrical goods, there will be functions you use everyday , and others that you need only occasionally . W e’ve put the most commonly used functions in this section so you can get your Digital Box up and running as quickly as possible. W e suggest you read this section carefully , then use [...]

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    10 Daily use Now and Next Y ou can change the view of the EPG to a now and next format by pressing the MENU button when the EPG is open. EPG Information (Now/Next) 15/08/2009 14:42:17 14:30 - 16:30 Colombo Drama Channel Programmes on Sun 16/08, 14:30-16:30 During an evening of unusual entertainment, there is magic, illusion, sleight of hand and - m[...]

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    11 Daily use The info banner The info banner can be accessed when your are watching a TV programme, by pressing the INFO button. 22:25-22:35 BBC London News 22:35-22.45 The National Lottery Draws 12/08/2009 22:32:30 1 BBC ONE S 1/1 The info banner shows you the date, time and signal strength, and also shows you details of the programme your watchin[...]

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    12 05 Daily use Setting a reminder Y ou can set your TV to remind you when a programme you want to watch is about to start. 1 Press the EP G b ut to n. 2 Scroll to the programme you want to be reminded about using the arrow buttons. 3 Press the OK button. A please wait message will be displayed for a short time and then the EPG will be updated with[...]

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    13 Advanced features Organising your channels Y ou can lock, skip, delete and move channels in your channel list. 1 Press the MENU button to display the main menu, see below . Channel Organiser Accessories [Ok] -Select Exit System Installation Settings Channel Manager 2 Use the and buttons to sel e ct ‘Channel Manager ’. 3 Press the  button [...]

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    14 Advanced features Settings menu The settings menu lets you alter the default settings of your Digital Box via the System Setup and Factory Default functions. 1 Press the MENU button to display the main menu. 2 Use the buttons to select ‘Settings’ and display the following window . Systems Setup Factory Default Accessories [Ok] -Select Exit S[...]

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    15 Advanced features P arental lock The Parental Lock function in conjunction with the Lock function in channel list, allows you to control the content that may be viewed on the TV ; when set it will also password protect the re-tune function. If you change the setting to Off, the password must be entered to allow the setting change. The password c[...]

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    16 06 has been entered your Digital Box will reset all settings to the factory default settings and will wait for you to press the OK button to re-tune as ‘First Time Installation’ (see page 6). Accessories This menu gives you access to the ‘Software Upgrade’ and ‘Information’ functions. S/W Upgrade via OT A Information [Ok] -Select Exi[...]

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    17 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. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Use the buttons to select ‘System Installation’. Auto scan Channel Manager Accessories OK Exit System Installation Settings 3 Press the } button to select ?[...]

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    18 T roubleshooting 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 T uned to [...]

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    19 09 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 •T ransportstream •Profilelevel •Inputrate •Videoformat •Audioformat •Videooutput MPEG-2 I[...]

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    20 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 no[...]

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    21 •  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 electr[...]

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    22 Guarantee This digital box is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. If there is any defect due to faulty materials or workmanship, contact the Customer Helpline. Have your receipt of purchase available. The guarantee is subject to the following provisions: It is only valid within the boundaries of the country of purcha[...]

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    23 goodmans gdb12XIT.indb 23 04/09/2009 08:44:31[...]

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