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GD11FVRSD32/GD11FVRSD50 
F Digital TV Recorder
User Guide

IMPORTANT:

 Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference

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Page 1: ... TV Recorder User Guide IMPORTANT Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference A5 GD11FVRSD32_GD11FVRSD50_UserGuide indd 1 A5 GD11FVRSD32_GD11FVRSD50_UserGuide indd 1 16 05 2011 15 18 08 16 05 2011 15 18 08 ...

Page 2: ...undertaken with care Please read the safety section on pages 30 and 31 before using the Freeview Digital TV Recorder This appliance is for household use only A digital TV recorder lets you access the free digital channels that are broadcast in the UK It uses a digital signal received through your wideband aerial and lets you watch it through your existing television Freeview digital TV recorders g...

Page 3: ...top aerial in order to get the best out of your Freeview Digital TV Recorder See www digitaluk co uk for more information You will also need a Scart cable to connect between your TV and your DTR GD11FVRSD32 GD11FVRSD50 Freeview Digital TV Recorder Quick Start Guide Welcome to your new Freeview Digital TV Recorder This guide will help you get started and make most of the features on offer A5 GD11FV...

Page 4: ... Channel Organiser 16 The Library Window 18 The settings menu 20 Retune 23 System information menu 24 Help and Advice 25 Specifications and Guarantee 29 Warnings 30 Electrical Safety 31 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 A5 GD11FVRSD32_GD11FVRSD50_UserGuide indd 4 A5 GD11FVRSD32_GD11FVRSD50_UserGuide indd 4 16 05 2011 15 18 13 16 05 2011 15 18 13 ...

Page 5: ...Standby DISPLAY POWER Cable Front Rear GD11FVRSDXX RF IN from your rooftop aerial RF OUT to your TV RF input Scart Output A5 GD11FVRSD32_GD11FVRSD50_UserGuide indd 5 A5 GD11FVRSD32_GD11FVRSD50_UserGuide indd 5 16 05 2011 15 18 14 16 05 2011 15 18 14 ...

Page 6: ... INFO Displays the Information bar OK Confirm selection in menu on screen displays TEXT Displays digital text when available EXIT Exits screens and Menus SWAP Changes between current and previous channels FAST FORWARD Remote Control MENU Opens the main menu screen NAVIGATION Selects options in menu on screen displays WIDE Switches between 4 3 and 16 9 screen sizes VOLUME Up and down FAST REWIND BA...

Page 7: ...et on the back of your digital TV recorder Connect the Scart lead not supplied between the TV Scart socket and your TV Scart socket Connecting up 1 GD11FVRSDXX A5 GD11FVRSD32_GD11FVRSD50_UserGuide indd 7 A5 GD11FVRSD32_GD11FVRSD50_UserGuide indd 7 16 05 2011 15 18 19 16 05 2011 15 18 19 ...

Page 8: ... 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 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 2 A5 GD11FVRSD32_GD11FVRSD50_UserGuide indd 8 A5 GD11FVRSD32_GD11FV...

Page 9: ...gital TV recorder press the STANDBY button on the remote control 5 4 Getting Started Select Start Install OK c d Select Your TV Screen type using the arrow buttons Press OK to start the installation 16 9 Widescreen First Time Installation c d 2 1 3 abc def A5 GD11FVRSD32_GD11FVRSD50_UserGuide indd 9 A5 GD11FVRSD32_GD11FVRSD50_UserGuide indd 9 16 05 2011 15 18 24 16 05 2011 15 18 24 ...

Page 10: ...use the number buttons to type in the channel number When you change the channel the channel information bar will be displayed for a few seconds This shows the details of the programme currently showing and the next scheduled programme Changing the volume You can change the volume using the VOL and VOL buttons on the remote control You can turn off the volume by pressing the MUTE button To turn it...

Page 11: ... financier when a psychic tells his daughter to resolve his unfinished business DRAMA S AD Select Confirm OK c d Audio Selection 1 1 Language ENG Stereo Audio Type MPEG c d Exit Menu EXIT Subtitles Press the SUB button to toggle the subtitles on and off DON T FORGET Not all programmes have subtitles You can use the information bar to see if the S icon is shown It s also shown in the extended infor...

Page 12: ...top time shifting mode and go back to live TV press the STOP button Digital text Your digital TV recorder gives you access to digital text for information on news events weather and a variety of topics Digital text services vary depending on the country and channel DON T FORGET Some channels use the RED button to access digital text whilst you are watching TV When this is available it is identifie...

Page 13: ...nu lets you configure the audio and visual settings of the digital TV recorder For further information about the settings menu see page 20 Retune The retune menu lets you retune the digital TV recorder For further information about the retune menu see page 23 System Information The system information menu provides important information about your digital TV recorder DON T FORGET The system informa...

Page 14: ...t a programme Press the OK button to set the reminder DON T FORGET If the programme is part of a series you can choose to set a reminder for a single event or the entire series When the reminder has been set a clock icon is shown before the programme name DON T FORGET To cancel a programme reminder highlight the programme where the reminder has been set and press the OK button The clock icon will ...

Page 15: ...firm your selection When a recording has been set the record icon is shown before the programme name DON T FORGET You can change channel and watch a programme or recording at the same time when the digital TV recorder is recording Recording Clashes If you try to record more then two programmes at the same time you will see a warning screen If you want to continue to set the recording select YES wi...

Page 16: ...the programme guide window You will only be able to view the hidden channels by entering the channel number To show a channel use the S and T buttons to select the channel that you want to show Press the YELLOW button The will no longer be shown and will be available in the programme guide window again Select Confirm OK c d Return BACK Wed 08 Sep 16 52 Channel Organiser 2 BBC TWO 3 ITV 1 4 Channel...

Page 17: ...ill no longer be displayed Deleting a channel You can permanently delete a channel from the channel organiser Use the S and T buttons to select the channel you want to delete Press the RED button A warning will appear asking you if you want to delete the channel Use the and buttons to select YES or NO then press OK DON T FORGET You will need to do a retune to get back any deleted channels Moving a...

Page 18: ...ill appear Use the buttons as directed on the keypad to rewrite the programme name as shown at the top of the keypad When you have finished press the OK button to save the new name and go back to the Library window Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to the Library window your changes will not be saved The Library Window Select Play OK c d Return BACK Wed 08 Sep 16 52 Library Delete Renam...

Page 19: ...ons to enter the parental PIN and then press the OK button The icon will no longer be displayed HDD information The HDD information bar shows state of the Hard Disk Drive HDD The GREEN part is the amount of free space The RED part is the amount used by recordings The YELLOW part is the amount of space reserved for scheduled recordings Capturing on screen images You can capture an image of the prog...

Page 20: ...gain You can choose from 4 3 Normal 16 9 Widescreen and Auto Video Output This setting allows you to choose the video signal type which is sent through the Scart sockets on the rear of the digital TV recorder Choosing RGB will provide the best picture quality for the majority of TVs This breaks down the signal into Red Green and Blue signals If your TV cannot use RGB you should choose CVBS This ma...

Page 21: ...e installations and retuning see page 23 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 Advanced Settings Select c d Return BACK Wed 08 Sep 16 52 Advanced Settings Exit Menu EXIT Preferred Language This setting is your preferred default subtitle language The options are English Gaelic Iris...

Page 22: ...he audio You can use this function to correct the delay in the audio Show HDD Space as You can choose how the hard drive space is shown The two options are show as an amount in time or to show as a percentage DON T FORGET The default setting is to show space as time Format HDD This setting reformats the hard disk drive DON T FORGET Reformatting the HDD will erase all your previously recorded progr...

Page 23: ... The progress and signal strength bars are shown for reference If you are in an area that can receive programmes from more than one region you will see the following screen TV Region Selection Wed 08 Sep 16 52 Select Confirm OK c d Please select your preferred region Gloucestershire West is your currently selected region England Recommended Gloucestershire Central Gloucestershire West Select your ...

Page 24: ...tem information menu open DON T FORGET The system information menu can be accessed by pressing the MENU followed by the 0 button Return BACK Exit Menu EXIT System Information Manufacturer Model Number Hardware Version Software Version Subtitle Status Language Status Helpline Number No of Channels Found Goodmans GD11FVRSD32 Main Board V1 1 A30_14_011C OFF English 0871 230 1777 93 Transmitter Name L...

Page 25: ...ck that the digital TV recorder is properly plugged into the mains power supply If the standby indicator is blue Check you have the correct channel and input selected on your TV Check that all cables are correctly attached Check the brightness level of the TV The picture appears to be squashed or cut off Make sure the aspect ratio settings are suitable for your TV For more information see page 20 ...

Page 26: ...rs are properly fitted If this does not work get a professional to check the 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 ab...

Page 27: ...tune your digital TV recorder For more information on retuning see page 23 I have forgotten my PIN Contact the helpline on 0871 230 1777 who will be able to help you reset your PIN Don t forget to have your system information available For more information see page 24 The digital TV recorder is behaving in an unusual way for example the wrong information is on the screen Press the STANDBY button o...

Page 28: ...lp or information setting up You may find the information you are looking for on our web site www thesupportsite co uk or on the freeview website www freeview co uk If you still need help or information you can phone our call centre on 0871 230 1777 Calls are charged at 10p per minute when called from a BT land line Call charges may vary if using other networks A5 GD11FVRSD32_GD11FVRSD50_UserGuide...

Page 29: ...p contact the Goodmans Helpline Have your receipt of purchase on hand The guarantee is subject to the following provisions It is only valid within the boundaries of the country of purchase The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this User Guide The digital TV recorder must be used solely for domestic purposes The guarantee will be rende...

Page 30: ...ubt about the installation operation or safety of your digital TV recorder Don t continue to operate the digital TV recorder if you are ever in doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way Switch it off withdraw the plug from the mains and consult your dealer Don t remove any fixed covers as this may expose you to dangerous voltages Don t leave the digital TV recorder switched On...

Page 31: ... appropriate rating must be fitted in the plug adapter or at the distribution board If the fuse in a moulded plug is replaced the fuse cover must be refitted before the appliance can be used Wiring Instructions The supply cable will be either 2 core or 3 core Follow the appropriate wiring instructions given below In both cases ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the cable c...

Page 32: ...he TV switchover happens in your area there are at least two occasions when you will need to re tune your digital TV recorder in order to continue receiving your existing TV channels and also to pick up new ones Digital UK the body leading the digital TV switchover will advise you when you need to re tune during the switchover For re tuning instructions for this digital TV recorder please see page...

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