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GDB18FVZS2 Digital Box
Instruction Manual

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Page 1: ...IMPORTANT Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference GDB18FVZS2 Digital Box Instruction Manual GDB18FVZS2_IB_0311 indd 1 11 03 2011 09 35 37 ...

Page 2: ...ox is for household use only Digital TV 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 A FREEVIEW digital box gives you digital TV channels and digital radio stations without a subscription or contract For more information about FREEVIEW and to c...

Page 3: ... Contents 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 What 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 digital box to work properly For more information visit www digitaluk co uk or www freeview co uk Scart cable If you want to connect a DVD recorder to your digital bo...

Page 4: ...s socket Aerial Output Connect the supplied RF cable to the TV Coaxial Digital TV Scart Connection to TV AUX Scart for connection to a VCR or a DVD Recorder Front view 5V Input Connect the supplied mains adapter to this socket Remote control sensor GDB18FVZS2_IB_0311 indd 4 11 03 2011 09 35 38 ...

Page 5: ...Display Digital Teletext where available SUBTITLE Cycle through the available subtitles for the current broadcast MUTE Turns the volume on and off VOLUME DOWN EXIT Closes the on screen menus BACK Navigate one step backwards in menus MENU Opens the menu so that you can change the settings of your Digital Box DTV VCR Change between the TV and VCR Scart connections TV RADIO Changes between the TV and...

Page 6: ...o the TV and DVD recorder with SCART TV TV DVD RECORDER EXT 2 AUX EXT 1 TV 5V EXT 2 AUX EXT 1 TV 5V EXT 2 AUX EXT 1 TV 5V SCART Cable RF Cable RF Cable RF Cable SCART Cable SCART Cable RF Cable RF Cable Connecting a Hi Fi surround sound system Digital Coaxial Cable Getting connected Other connections Connecting to the TV with SCART Not included in the box GDB18FVZS2_IB_0311 indd 6 11 03 2011 09 35...

Page 7: ...ns 4 3 and 16 9 Press OK The digital box will automatically begin to tune The scan progress screen will be displayed showing you how many channels have been found and saved The tuning may take several minutes to complete When the search is complete your digital box is ready to use The programme at the top of the channel list will be shown on your TV when the search is complete Installation Please ...

Page 8: ... What is causing 7 year old Lucy s heart to race at 255 beats a minute S CN 001 002 003 004 005 10 29 06 12 2010 Name BBC ONE BBC TWO ITV1 Channel 4 Five 10 00 11 00 12 00 Homes under the Ha Real Rescues To Wayb Cli 3rd Wi In the Nig Film 2010 The Jere This Morning L This Mor One Tree Hill Smallville The Wright St Trisha Goddard Hou Select Scroll OK To View BBC ONE Reminder Day Day The green butto...

Page 9: ...ammes have subtitles Using digital text Many digital channels also provide digital text For example this could be information about programmes the weather news and many other topics To use digital text press the TEXT button on the remote control DON T FORGET Not all channels have digital text The info banner The info banner can be accessed when you are watching a TV programme by pressing the INFO ...

Page 10: ...ital Box to retrieve channels you have deleted See Re tuning on page 14 Favourites To setup a list of favourite channels 1 Press the MENU button MAIN MENU Channel Organiser Favourites Setup Select Enter Menu OK 2 Select Favourites and then press the OK button FAVOURITES OFF FAVOURITES 1 Select Enable OK Delete New Edit 3 Press the GREEN button to create a new favourites list 4 Press the YELLOW but...

Page 11: ...other options available TV setup TV SETUP Television type Widescreen Standard Select Change 16 9 Center Cutout RGB The TV setup menu lets you set your TV type between 4 3 and 16 9 4 3 would be suitable for a traditional square shaped screen TV and 16 9 would be used for a rectangular widescreen TV The standard setting is used to select between RGB and CVBS DON T FORGET Not all programmes have alte...

Page 12: ...ital box will reset everything to factory default and your custom settings will not be saved Check for download SW UPDATE Update by OAD Select Enter Menu OK From time to time new software may be available for your digital box which can be updated by receiving the software via your aerial Advanced features 06 DON T FORGET For step by step instructions on how to do a first time installation see page...

Page 13: ...us Helpline Number Installed Services Transmitter Name Return OK MTC xxxxxxx 1 1 1 0 Off English xxxxx xxxxxx 102 London Level Quality Lock 8 Inactivity Settings The inactivity setting is used to put the digital box into standby if a button hasn t been pressed for a set period of time Inactivity Settings 3 Hours Change Store Entry OK The default setting is that the box will switch off after 3 hour...

Page 14: ...Please make sure that your aerial is connected Choose your TV type using the keys Press OK to start the installation Television type 16 9 7 The tuning progress screen will be displayed showing you how many channels have been found and saved Scanning may take several minutes to complete FULL SCAN REPLACE EXISTING SERVICES CN Name Provider Type 16 9 Widescreen TV Scanning please wait 070 105 080 007...

Page 15: ...ug in and turn on plug Aim remote control at the front panel Move obstructions from the front of the digital box Replace the remote control batteries Forgotten PIN code The default PIN is 0000 Contact the helpline You have moved your digital box and are no longer able to receive digital channels Re tune your digital box Try a signal booster or a direct feed from the aerial Please note indoor aeria...

Page 16: ...ile main level 4 3 16 9 Switchable MPEG Layer I II 32 44 1 48KHz RGB CVBS Connection Power Tuner Video Audio 5V Mains adapter Antenna input Twin scart Digital coaxial audio output Power supply Input voltage Power consumption AC 230V 50Hz MAX 8W standby 1W Specifications 09 IMPORTANT Due to continual revision and improvements to our products design specifications are subject to change without notic...

Page 17: ...lated 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 this digital box Safety Tips If smoke abnormal noise or odor comes out of this digital box unplug from the mains supply immediately and contact the retailer Never try to repair the digital box on your own ...

Page 18: ...he country of purchase The digital box 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 purposes The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the digital box is re sold or has been damaged by inexpert repair The manufacturer disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages ...

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Page 20: ...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 occasions when you will need to re tune your Digital Box 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 ne...

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