GDB1225DTR Freeview + Digital TV Recorder User Guide R OK IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference A5 GDB1225DTR_UserGuide.
Introduction Thank you for choosing this Goodmans Freeview + 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. 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 also has a reminder function so that you won’t miss your favourite programmes.
What’s in the box? R OK Loop Through Cable Freeview+ Digital TV Recorder MENU WIDE . CLOCK abc TV/AV def 1 2 3 ghi jkl mno 4 5 pqrs tuv 7 8 9 GUIDE 0 INFO 6 wxyz R OK P SCART Lead LIB Quick Start Guide This User Guide SUB SLOW SWAP EXIT BACK CH LIST TEXT AUDIO Remote Control 2 x AAA Batteries Other things you may need You will need a wideband rooftop aerial in order for your Freeview+ digital TV recorder to work properly. See www.digitaluk.co.
Contents 01 Your Digital TV Recorder.............5 09 The settings menu...................20 02 Your remote control....................6 10 Retune.....................................23 03 Connecting up............................7 11 The system information 04 Get Started................................8 05 Daily use..................................10 06 The programme guide menu . .....................................24 12 Help and Advice.......................25 13 Specifications..................
Your Digital TV Recorder 01 Front navigation Move up, down, left, right and OK Pause Pause live TV and playback RECORD Record live TV R OK Standby Power On / Standby DISPLAY Play Playback recorded programmes Stop Power On / Standby Rear RF IN from your TV aerial RF IN1 TV and VCR Standard definition SCART outputs RS232 Factory upgrade connection RF IN2 SERVICE ONLY TV VCR RS232 RF OUT1 RF OUT2 LOOP THROUGH CABLE Must be installed to enable you to record two programmes at once AC IN 230V~5
02 Your Remote Control Remote Control standby Power On/Standby MENU Opens the main menu screen WIDE Switches between 4:3 and 16:9 screen sizes 0 to 9 Selects channels and enters your PIN GUIDE Opens the Programme Guide window mute Turns the sound on and off MENU WIDE CLOCK TV/AV .
Connecting up 1 03 Getting connected RF IN1 RF IN2 VCR RS232 RF OUT1 RF OUT2 AC IN 230V~50Hz SERVICE ONLY TV GDB1225DTR 250gb Digital TV Recorder Power Supply: AC 230V~50Hz Max Power Consumption: 18W Helpline: 0871 230 1777 SPDIF Connect the cable that comes from your aerial to the RF IN socket on the back of your Freeview+ digital TV recorder. Connect the loop through cable between the RF OUT socket and the RF IN socket (see illustration).
04 Getting Started 2 Using 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. To use the Remote Control, simply direct it towards the front of the Freeview+ digital TV recorder and press the desired buttons. DON’T FORGET! When replacing the batteries make sure that you use the same size and type.
Getting Started 4 04 To turn on To turn on your new Freeview+ digital TV recorder, press the standby button on the remote control. MENU 5 WIDE CLOCK TV/AV The first time install screen The first time install screen will appear on screen. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the installation. 9 A5 GDB1225DTR_UserGuide.
05 Daily use Daily use Changing channel We 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. You can also select the channel you want to watch by using the P p button and P q button on the remote control. Using standby When you change the channel the channel information bar will be displayed for a few seconds.
Daily use 05 Changing the volume Subtitles You can change the volume using the VOL p and q buttons on the remote control. Press the SUB button to toggle the subtitles on and off. You can turn off the volume by pressing the MUTE button. To turn it back on, press the MUTE button again. The information screen Press the INFO button once to display details of the programme currently being shown and the next programme.
05 Daily use Pausing live TV Digital text This function is also known as time shifting and is very useful if you are watching a programme and the phone rings. Your Freeview+ digital TV recorder gives you access to digital text for information on news events, weather and a variety of topics. To pause live TV, press the PAUSE button. The time counter will start and show the amount of time that the programme has been paused. Digital text services vary depending on the country and channel.
Daily use To 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. Library - You can open the library window from the main menu. For further information about the library window, see page 18. 05 System Information - The system information menu provides important information about your Freeview+ digital TV recorder. DON’T FORGET! The system information menu can be accessed by pressing the MENU followed by the 0 button.
06 The programme guide window Guide icons [S] This programme has subtitles Clock icon This programme has been set as a reminder R icon This programme is scheduled to be recorded Navigation Setting a reminder You 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 and programme. Use the p and q buttons to select different channels.
The programme guide window 06 When the programme is about to start, a warning screen will be displayed. You 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. Recording Clashes Setting a recording You can record two programmes at the same time using this Freeview+ digital TV recorder. Use the p and q buttons to select the recording you want to cancel and then press the button the cancel it.
06 Channel Organiser You can open the channel organiser window from the main menu or with the CH LIST button. Hiding a channel You can hide any channel so that it does not appear in the programme guide window and it will not be available when using the P+ or P- buttons. You may want to do this for channels that you do not watch regularly. Use the p and q buttons to select the channel that you want to hide. Press the YELLOW button to hide the channel.
Channel Organiser Locking a channel You can lock any channel so that it can only be accessed once the parental PIN has been successfully entered. You may want to do this to prevent children from viewing unsuitable programmes. Use the p and q buttons to select the channel that you want to lock. Press the GREEN button. The lock code window will appear. 07 The lock code window will appear again. Use the NUMBER buttons to enter the parental PIN and then press the OK button.
08 The Library Window Previewing a recording You can preview a recorded programme in the preview window in the recordings library. Press the BLUE button. Renaming a recording To rename a recording press the GREEN button. A keypad will appear. Navigation You 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.
The Library Window 08 Deleting a recording HDD information Use the p and q buttons to select a programme you want to delete. Press the RED button to delete. The HDD information bar shows state of the Hard Disk Drive (HDD). Locking a recording The GREEN part is the amount of free space. You can lock a recording so that it can only be accessed once the parental PIN has been successfully entered. You may want to do this to prevent children from viewing unsuitable programmes.
08 The settings menu To 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. If you want to change a setting, use the and buttons to select a setting option.
The settings menu Parental lock 08 09 Factory Reset This setting allows you to reset all your settings and perform a first time installation. For more information on first time installations, see page 9 or refer to the quick start guide. DON’T FORGET! By performing a first time installation you will reset all options in the settings menus and cancel reminders. 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).
08 09 The settings menu Format HDD This setting reformats the HDD DON’T FORGET! Reformating the HDD will erase all your previously recorded programmes, including programmes that have been locked. 22 A5 GDB1225DTR_UserGuide.
Retune The retune menu allows you to search for new channels. DON’T FORGET! You cannot perform a retune whilst recording. 08 10 Select Yes and your Freeview+ digital TV recorder will search for all available channels. The progress and signal strength bars are shown for reference. To open the retune menu, press the MENU button on the remote control and then select Retune. A warning screen will appear to tell you that all the channels will be retuned.
08 11 The system information To open the system information menu, press the MENU button on the remote control and then select ‘System Information’. Press the OK button to confirm. The system information menu provides important information about your Freeview+ digital TV recorder. In the unlikely event that you have to contact the helpline, you should have the system information menu open. DON’T FORGET! The system information menu can be accessed by pressing the MENU followed by the 0 button.
Help and Advice 08 12 Frequently asked questions Frequently asked question What you can do The Freeview+ 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. Connect the power cable to a different power outlet. The Freeview+ digital TV recorder does Is the Standby Indicator green? If it is not seem to work and there is nothing not: shown on the TV.
08 12 Help and Advice Frequently asked question What you can do The picture or sound keeps 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.
Help and Advice 08 12 Frequently 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. 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.
08 12 Help and Advice Frequently asked question What you can do The Freeview+ digital TV recorder is behaving in an unusual way, for example, the wrong information is on the screen. Press the STANDBY button on your remote control to turn the Freeview+ digital TV recorder off and then on again. If there is no improvement, put the Freeview+ digital TV recorder in standby, switch it off at the mains and leave it for 10 seconds before switching it back on.
Specifications 08 13 General Model Number • GDB1225DTR Power Supply • 230V AC 50Hz Power Consumption: Standby Nominal Use • < 2W • 16W Max Dimensions • 28mm (W) x 55mm (H) x 22mm (D) Weight • 1.5 kg IMPORTANT: Due to continual revision and improvements to our products design, specifications are subject to change without notice. Guarantee The Freeview+ digital TV recorder is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase.
08 14 Warnings 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.
Electrical Information 08 15 This digital TV recorder 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 not be plugged into a supply socket as this will be an electrical hazard.
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