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    IMPORT ANT : Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference. GUD1600TS1G Digital Set T op Box With Time Shift Instruction Manual Grundig GUD1600TS1G V3.indb 1 16/09/2009 18:50:45[...]

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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 GUD1600TS1G Digital Box. Not only can it receive over 50 digital TV channels and to up to 24 digital radio stations,[...]

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    3 01 Y our Digital Box ...................4 02 Y our remote control ............5 03 Connecting up. ....................6 04 Getting started....................7 05 Daily use ....................... 9-11 06 Advanced features ...... 13-15 07 Re-tuning ..........................16 08 P ausing Live TV .................17 09 T roubleshooting ..........[...]

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    4 Front view Back view Y our Digital Box 01 Standby button AERIAL INPUT AERIAL OUTPUT RS232 TV VCR SPDIF VIDEO L R SERVICE ONL Y Aerial Input. Connect the aerial to this socket Composite Video Aerial Output. Connect the supplied RF cable to the TV . Right Audio Out Left Audio Out Serial port (Service use only) TV Scart Connection to TV AUX Scart fo[...]

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    5 Y our remote control 02 STANDBY Power On/Standby. NUMBER PAD Enter values and select the channel directly by entering its number. MENU Enter the menu so that you can change the settings of your Digital Box. GUIDE Display the Electronic programme Guide TEXT To use the digital text content. VOLUME UP/DOWN WIDE Adjust the aspect ratio of the video o[...]

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    6 Connecting up 03 T V T V DVD/RECORDER AERIAL INPUT AERIAL OUTPUT RS232 TV VCR SPD IF VIDEO L R AERIAL INPUT AERIAL OUTPUT RS232 TV VCR SPDIF VIDEO L R AERIAL INPUT AERIAL OUTPUT RS232 TV VCR SPDIF VIDE O L R SERVICE ONLY SERVICE ONLY SERVICE ONLY T V T V DVD/RECORDER AERIAL INPUT AERIAL OUTPUT RS232 TV VCR SPDIF VIDEO L R AERIAL INPUT AERIAL OUTP[...]

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    7 Getting started 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 . Getting star ted 0 4 1 2 3 Plug in and switch on Insert the Digital Box mains plug into a mains socket. P ress [...]

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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. This screen also shows you, the signal strength that is being received. It will take a few minutes for your digital box to find all the channels. 4 5 6 Installation complete When installation is successfully completed, the[...]

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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.                      BC ONE  BC TWO FIVE BBC THREE SKy THREE Wait for It...!        [...]

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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.  6  35   7  0     Hotel Trubble  7  0    7  15    Newsround  ignal Strength   1     BC ONE S Fri  4  Sep    9   6  5[...]

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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 GUIDE button. 2 Scroll to the programme you want to be reminded about using the arrow buttons. 3 Press the OK button. 4 A clock icon has now been placed adjacent to the selected programme. The reminder has now been[...]

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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. 2 Select ‘Channel Organiser ’ and then press the OK button. 3 The channel list will be shown, see below . From this menu you can press the green button to lock the selected channel, press the yellow button t[...]

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    14 Advanced features Display settings This function allows you to set the items shown in the window below that displays when you select Display Settings and press the OK button The Aspect Ratio function lets you select the screen display to be 16:9, 4:3 or AUTO . The latter will automatically reformat according to the program format. The Video Outp[...]

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    15 Advanced features Preferred Language Y ou can choose from the selection of languages provided for on- screen display . Y ou can select from: English, Gaelic, W elsh and Irish. System Information The ‘System Information’ window gives you information about your Digital Box, see below . It is useful to have this information if you need to conta[...]

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    16 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 Select ‘Retune’ and then press the OK button. 3 When you see the warning popup screen, select ‘ Y es’ using the arrow keys on your remote control, and t[...]

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    17 P ausing Live TV 08 This function is sometimes referred to as time shifting, and is very useful if your watching a programme and the phone rings. T o pause live TV , press the PAUSE button on the remote control.                                ?[...]

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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 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 ISO/IEC 13818 MAX. 15Mbit/s MPEG-2 Main profile @main level 4[...]

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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 electric shock even after power is disconnected. • Store your Digital Box in a cle[...]

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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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    Grundig GUD1600TS1G V3.indb 23 16/09/2009 18:51:05[...]

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    Whe n does switc h o v er h appe n? † Calls charged at BT ra t e of 3p per minute daytime and 1p per minute evenings and weekends. Rates may v ary for calls from non-B T lines. Vi sit us at di gi ta luk .co.uk call us on 08 45 6 50 50 50 † * Copeland switches on October 17, 2007 Th e ex ac t date you sw it ch depends on the tra nsmi tt er you a[...]