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Troubleshooting

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

Tuned to digital teletext channel

Switch to another channel

Scrambled channel 
message

Channel is scrambled

This Digital Box is not able to decode  
scrambled channels

No response to remote control Digital Box is switched off 

Handset not aimed correctly 
Front panel obstructed 
Remote batteries exhausted

Plug in and turn on plug 
Aim remote at the front panel 
Check for obstructions in front of the Digital Box 
Replace the remote batteries

Forgotten PIN code

Contact the helpline

You have moved your  
TV and you find you are  
no longer able to receive 
digital channels

The aerial feed maybe sent through a 
distribution system which can/may reduce 
the digital signal now received by the 
Digital Box

Try a signal booster or a direct feed from the 
aerial

Please note indoor aerial are not recommended for use with this product (this 
includes loft aerials) otherwise you may experience problems with reception 
or picture break ups on some channels.

Need extra help?

If you have a technical enquiry or a 

problem with this Digital Box, just call 

0871 230 1777

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Summary of Contents for GDB11XI

Page 1: ...IMPORTANT Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference GDB11XI Digital Box Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...r Digital Box This appliance is for household use only Over 50 digital TV channels Up to 24 digital radio stations No subscription no contract no fuss No installation easy set up Red button interactiv...

Page 3: ...box Your new Digital Box Remote control 2x AAA Batteries RF lead Other things you will need Roof top aerial It is recommended that you use a wideband rooftop aerial in order for your Digital Box to w...

Page 4: ...nect the aerial to this socket Aerial Output Connect the supplied RF lead to the TV Scart connector for connection to TV Remote control sensor WARNING HIGH VOL TA GE INSIDE TO PREVENT ELECTRI CAL SHOC...

Page 5: ...in menus on screen displays OK Confirm selection in menu on screen displays COLOUR BUTTONS For interactive function CHANNEL DOWN TEXT Display Digital Teletext where available SUBTITLE Cycle through t...

Page 6: ...WARNING HIGH VOL TA GE INSIDE TO PREVENT ELECTRI CAL SHOC K DO NOT REMOVE A NY COVER O R SCREW CAUT ION Connecting up 03 SCART Cable Getting connected Connecting to the TV with SCART Not supplied RF...

Page 7: ...ries are in line Replace the battery cover 1 2 3 Plug in and switch on Insert the Digital Box mains plug into a mains socket Switch your TV on The Easy install screen The first time installation will...

Page 8: ...a few seconds Problems installing If steps 1 to 5 have not installed your digital box there are a couple of things that you should retry 1 Check all connections to your digital box and TV making sure...

Page 9: ...when you want to close a menu Using the EPG The Electronic Programme Guide or EPG is an on screen TV guide It shows all scheduled programmes in advance for every tuned in channel Press the EPG button...

Page 10: ...ll be shown on screen for a few seconds 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 This shows details of the currently showing and the next...

Page 11: ...ee an extended view with more information about the programme An example is shown below Extended EPG 12 08 2009 Coverage of the World Championship Series in which the world s top triathletes including...

Page 12: ...Exit Ok Watch 4 A clock icon will be placed adjacent to the selected programme name The reminder has now been set Press the EXIT button when you want to go back to the programme you were watching 5 Wh...

Page 13: ...en the Parental Lock is set to on locked channels require a password to be entered before they can be watched a locked channel is identified in the channel list by a lock symbol The default password i...

Page 14: ...menu will be displayed and is shown below The OSD TV function allows you to set the items listed The Aspect Ratio function lets you select the screen display to be 16 9 4 3 or AUTO The latter will aut...

Page 15: ...Press the button when you enter the Parental Lock window 2 New Password will be selected 3 Enter the new password in and then again to confirm 4 A message will be displayed briefly when the the passw...

Page 16: ...ccessories Software upgrade Select S W Upgrade to search and install new software if found This function does not affect your settings and stored channels Information The Information window gives you...

Page 17: ...o Full Rescan All channels will be deleted 6 If Parental Lock has been set to On the Password box will display Enter the password to continue Password 7 The re tuning progress screen will be displayed...

Page 18: ...ont panel obstructed Remote batteries exhausted Plug in and turn on plug Aim remote at the front panel Check for obstructions in front of the Digital Box Replace the remote batteries Forgotten PIN cod...

Page 19: ...put MPEG 2 ISO IEC 13818 MAX 15Mbit s MPEG 2 Main profile main level 4 3 16 9 Switchable MPEG Layer I II 32 44 1 48KHz RGB CVBS Connection Main power cable Tuner Video Fixed type Aerial input Single s...

Page 20: ...Follow the appropriate wiring instructions given below In both cases ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the cable clamp 2 Core plug WARNING Do not connect either wire to the...

Page 21: ...igital Box in a well ventilated area away from high humidity Do not expose this Digital Box to rain or moisture dripping or splashing For stubborn stains use a damp not dripping cloth Do not use any c...

Page 22: ...in the boundaries of the country of purchase The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this instruction manual The digital box must be used...

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Page 24: ...services in the UK will go completely digital TV region by TV region The map shows when your area will switchover to digital When the TV switchover happens in your area there are at least two occasio...

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