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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 GDB12XIT Digital Box.  
Not only can it receive over 50 digital TV channels, but you can also listen to 
up to 24 digital radio stations, all at the touch of a button. 

Introduction

IMPORTANT

: Use of any electrical equipment should be undertaken with care. Please 

read the safety section on page 20-21 before using your 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 interactive services.

Coverage

Check coverage in your area.

Text your postcode, followed by your house number or name to 

83331*

.  

Or visit 

www.freeview.co.uk

*e.g. NW9 6NY (Costs no more than a normal text.)

The FREEVIEW service is subject to coverage. An aerial upgrade may be required. The FREEVIEW, F, 
F HD words and logos are trade marks of DTV Services LTD. DTV Services Ltd 2002, 2008.

IMPORTANT

: The screens and illustrations shown in this instruction manual are 

for reference and instruction purposes only, and may not exactly represent the final 

product. 

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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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