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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 GDB12XIT

Page 1: ...IMPORTANT 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...

Page 2: ...ce 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 interactive services Coverage Check...

Page 3: ...t s in the 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 Digita...

Page 4: ...ator 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 R...

Page 5: ...right 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 thr...

Page 6: ...recorder with SCART TV TV 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 i...

Page 7: ...wer indicator visible behind the front panel will light up red standby or green on Switch your TV on and if necessary press the STANDBY button on the remote control until the light on the Digital Box...

Page 8: ...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 that they are secure a...

Page 9: ...e 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 on the remote control...

Page 10: ...or 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 programme for the selec...

Page 11: ...h 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 Britains s Alistair Br...

Page 12: ...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 When the reminder time ha...

Page 13: ...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 is 0000 Press the 2 butt...

Page 14: ...d 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 automatically reformat accor...

Page 15: ...ntal 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 password has been updated and then the window...

Page 16: ...rade to search and install new software if found This function does not affect your settings and stored channels Information The Information window gives you information about your Digital Box see bel...

Page 17: ...els 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 below which shows you...

Page 18: ...mote 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...

Page 19: ...18 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 Twin scart Power supply Input...

Page 20: ...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 earth terminal This sym...

Page 21: ...ntilated 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 cleaning solutions on th...

Page 22: ...e 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 solely for domestic pur...

Page 23: ...23 goodmans gdb12XIT indb 23 04 09 2009 08 44 31...

Page 24: ...l 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 occasions when you will need t...

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