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High Definition
Digital Set Top Box

Model no. GDB300HD

User Guide

Goodmans IB.indd   1

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05/03/2010   10:36:25

05/03/2010   10:36:25

Summary of Contents for gdb300hd

Page 1: ...High Definition Digital Set Top Box Model no GDB300HD User Guide...

Page 2: ...check recep information on FREEVIEW and to check recep tion in your area please visit tion in your area please visit www freeview co uk www freeview co uk The illustrations and screen shots shown in t...

Page 3: ...uick start guide Remote control 2 What s in the box Your set top box 3 Your remote control 4 Connecting up 5 Getting started 6 Daily use 7 The guide window 10 The channel list 12 The settings menu 15...

Page 4: ...an RF connection on your TV HDMI High definition output DC 12V IN Digital audio out connection to a surround sound system SPDIF Digital audio out connection to a surround sound system ETHERNET Connect...

Page 5: ...nd on and off V Volume up and down EXIT Exits screens and menus TV AV Switches between TV and VCR Scart HOME Exits all menus and goes back to live TV 0 to 9 Selects channels and enters your PIN WIDE S...

Page 6: ...box Connect the HDMI cable that came with your set top box between the HDMI socket on the back panel of your set top box and a HDMI socket on your TV Other connections Scart connection to a standard...

Page 7: ...nto the 12V DC IN on the back of the set top box and connect the other end into a mains socket Switch your TV On and select HDMI Press the STANDBY button on your remote control The first time install...

Page 8: ...ther Next 22 00 22 30 My Name Is Earl 21 35 This shows the details of the programme currently showing and the next programme Changing the volume You can change the volume using the VOL and VOL buttons...

Page 9: ...dard TV you can select the aspect ratio or screen size which best suits your TV The options are 4 3 Widescreen 16 9 4 3 Centre cut out and 4 3 Letterbox 16 9 DON T FORGET Aspect ratio is only availabl...

Page 10: ...settings menu lets you configure the audio and visual settings of the set top box For further information about the settings menu see page 15 Retune The retune menu lets you retune the set top box Fo...

Page 11: ...al Harper s Island Dragons Den On Tour BBC News Mad Hot Ballroom ITV News Dumb Dumber Spiral II Match of the Day 2 Harper s Island Runaway Jury The Wagner Family The Sou Fiv Harper s Island Crash Fami...

Page 12: ...ogramme reminder highlight the programme where the reminder has been set and press the OK button The clock icon will disappear and the reminder will be cancelled When the programme is about to start a...

Page 13: ...ep 21 00 Channel List 07 Channel list icons This channel has been selected as a favourite This channel has been locked and will require the guidance PIN to unlock it You can open the channel list wind...

Page 14: ...elect the channel that you want to show Press the RED button The channel will no longer be greyed out in the channel list and will be available in the programme guide window again Favourites The favou...

Page 15: ...ter the guidance PIN and then press the OK button The icon will no longer be displayed Digital text Your set top box gives you access to digital text for information on news events weather and a varie...

Page 16: ...Parental Control Menu Transparency Network Settings Network Change Notifications HDMI Output Subtitles Software Upgrade First Time Install English Gaelic Old Irish Welsh Sun 13 Sep 21 00 Settings Sub...

Page 17: ...DMI output setting It is recommended that you choose the 576p setting before connecting the set top box to another TV Audio output Audio Language Scart Output Audio Output Lip Sync Parental Control Me...

Page 18: ...Control Menu Transparency Network Settings Network Change Notifications HDMI Output Subtitles Software Upgrade First Time Install Off 25 50 75 Sun 13 Sep 21 00 Settings This setting allows you to adju...

Page 19: ...been adjusted DON T FORGET You should refer to the documentation supplied with your router for guidance on manually adjusting the DHCP settings Network settings Audio Language Scart Output Audio Outpu...

Page 20: ...played Press the OK button to return to live TV Software upgrade Audio Language Scart Output Audio Output Lip Sync Parental Control Menu Transparency Network Settings Network Change Notifications HDMI...

Page 21: ...to default Sun 13 Sep 21 00 Settings This setting allows you to reset all your settings and perform a first time installation For more information on first time installations see page 6 or refer to t...

Page 22: ...contact the helpline you should have the system information menu open DON T FORGET The system information menu can be accessed by pressing the MENU followed by the 0 button 09 21 Manufacturer Model nu...

Page 23: ...t Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit Enter Lock Code _ _ _ _ You must enter the parental PIN using the NUMBER buttons Press the OK button to confirm your PIN Guide Settings Retune Channel List System...

Page 24: ...x is properly plugged into the power supply If the standby indicators are blue Check you have the correct channel and input selected on your TV Check that all cables are correctly attached Check the b...

Page 25: ...reception please visit www freeview co uk No channels were found when searching for channels I am missing some channels Some TV channels are not available in every area Use the postcode checker on ww...

Page 26: ...top box off and then on again If there is no improvement put the set top box in standby switch it off at the mains and leave it for 10 seconds before switching it back on If this does not solve the pr...

Page 27: ...ubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment Don t continue to operate the equipment if you are ever in doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way Switch it off...

Page 28: ...amaged you should remove it and fit the right plug following the wiring diagram below You must throw the plug away safely You could get an electric shock if you use it again The colours of the wires i...

Page 29: ...n Capable HDMI Socket 2 x Scart Sockets Upgrades over the air and by USB Ethernet port For Future Internet Services Accessories Remote Control Including Batteries 1 x HDMI Cable 1 x RF Cable Instructi...

Page 30: ...thin 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 Set Top Box must be use...

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Page 32: ...FREEVIEW service is subject to coverage An aerial upgrade may be required The FREEVIEW FREEVIEW FREEVIEW HD and FREEVIEW HD words and logos are trade marks of DTV Services LTD DTV Services Ltd 2002 2...

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