HD Digital Box GFSAT200HD/B
Instruction Manual
Welcome to your new freesat+ HD digital TV recorder
Now you can pause, rewind and record both HD and SD television, and so much more Welcome
Thank you for choosing this Goodmans freesat HD Digital Box. Not only can it receive over 140 subscription free channels, but if you have a broadband service with a minimum speed of 1Mb you can access IP TV services, which you can watch back at a time to suit you. It’s really simple to use; it’s all done using the clear, easy to understand on screen menus which are operated from the remote control. It even has a reminder function so that you won’t miss your favourite programmes.
For a one off payment, you can buy a digital A digital box lets you access digital channels box, satellite dish and installation giving you that are broadcast in the UK. It uses a digital over 140 channels covering the best of TV signal, received through your satellite dish and more. and lets you watch it through your existing television.
This product is capable of receiving and This product has a HDMI connector so that decoding Dolby Digital Plus. you can watch high definition TV via a HDMI lead when connected to a HD Ready TV.
Manufactured under license from Dolby HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol Multimedia Interface are trademarks or are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
The illustrations and screen shots shown in this instruction manual are for reference and instruction purposes only, and may not exactly match the product.
2 What’s in the box?
Your HD digital box Remote control
TV / AV
2 x AAA batteries HDMI cable
Quick start guide
HD Digital Box GFSAT200HD/A
Quick Start Guide Mains adapter CH WIDE INFO AUDIO LIST
AD TEXT SUB SWAP Welcome to your new freesat+ HD digital TV recorder
Now you can pause, rewind and record both HD and SD television, and so much more
Contents
01 Your HD digital box...... 4 09 System information...... 18 02 Your remote control...... 5 10 Non-freesat channels...... 19 03 Connecting up...... 6 11 Help and advice...... 20 04 Get started...... 7 12 Safety...... 23 05 Daily use...... 8 13 Technical specification...... 24 06 The guide window...... 10 14 Guarantee...... 25 07 The channel list...... 12 08 The settings menu...... 14
3 01 Your HD digital box
Front view
NAVIGATION Move up, down, left, and right.
STANDBY Power On / Standby.
Rear view ETHERNET Connection to a network with broadband access (for IP TV Services TV and VCR Standard LNB IN Signal In from such as BBC iPlayer). definition SCART outputs LNB on satellite (for connection to a non HD TV or recording device)
Manufactured under license from Dolby RJ-45 Laboratories.Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
USB
USB Factory SPDIF Digital audio HDMI High upgrade out (connection to definition connection a surround sound output. system).
4 Your remote control 02
TV/AV Switches between freesat and normal TV. (Scart connection only).
STANDBY Power On/Standby. TV / AV MUTE Turns the volume On and Off.
NUMBER PAD Enter values and select the channel number directly by entering its number. MENU Opens the main menu. GUIDE Opens the genre list and the guide. FAST REWIND Navigate left in FAST FORWARD Navigate right in the top menu bar. the top menu bar. EXIT Closes menu. BACK Takes you back to the previous menu. OK Confirm selection in menu/on screen displays. NAVIGATION Move up/down/left/ right in menus/on screen displays VOL + Volume up and VOL - (left and right arrows are used to Volume down. skip forwards and backwards). COLOUR BUTTONS For interactive CH + Channel up and CH - Channel use and navigating menus. down.
CH WIDE Adjust the aspect ratio WIDE INFO AUDIO LIST CH LIST Opens the channel list menu. of the video output. AUDIO Opens the audio menu. INFO Display the Info bar. AD TEXT SUB SWAP SWAP Return to the previous AD Turns audio description selected channel. On or Off. TEXT Displays digital text SUB Turns the subtitles On and Off. when available.
5 03 Connecting up
Getting connected
Connecting to a HD Ready TV
HD READYTV
Manufactured under license from Dolby RJ-45 Laboratories.Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
RG6 coaxial USB Cable with ‘F’ type connector HDMI Cable
Connect a RG6 co-axial cable fitted with ‘F’ a type connector from your satellite dish to the ‘LNB IN’ socket on the back panel of your digital box.
Connect the HDMI cable that came with your digital box between the ‘HDMI’ socket on the back panel of your digital box and a HDMI socket on your TV. Other connections
ETHERNET connection to a SPDIF connection network with a broadband to a surround *Scart connection to a router sound system standard definition TV
Manufactured under license from Dolby RJ-45 Laboratories.Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
USB
USB used HDMI *Scart connection to a for software Connector VCR / DVD upgrades * It is not possible to view programmes in high definition when using a scart connection. 6 4 5 6
Getting started 04
1 Put batteries in the remote control Open the battery cover of the remote control and put two AAA size batteries so that the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks on the + batteries match the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks inside the remote control. Replace the battery cover. +
2 Plug in and switch on 5 Insert the mains lead into the ‘DC 12V IN’ on the back of the digital box. The standby light on the front of the digital box will come on.
Switch your TV On and select HDMI.
3 The first time install screen The first time installation screen will appear on First Time Installation screen. Step 1 of 6 Step 2 of 6 Step 3 of 6 Step 4 of 6 Step 5 of 6 Step 6 of 6 ! WARNING
Make sure that your freesat receiver has been connected correctly before continuing the installation
If the signal strength is above 50% press the If signal strength is less than 50% please check the dish alignment and connections
[OK] button on your remote control to continue 25% 50% 75% Signal Strength 100% the setup.
R OK Continue Follow the instructions on screen to complete the installation.
7 05 Daily use
We have divided this book into separate Changing the channel sections, so that you can find the information You can also select the channel you want to your looking for easier. This section covers the watch by using the [CH+] and [CH-] buttons on day to day functions that you will use most the remote control. Alternatively you can use the often. number buttons to key in the channel number.
When you change the channel the information Choosing a programme screen will be displayed for a few seconds. Press the [GUIDE] button on the remote control
to open the Genre front page. i 108 BBC HD 15:50
Now: 11:10 - 19:00 Wimbledon 2010 Next: 19:00 - 22:00 MOTD Live: Denmark v Japan
G e n r e Thu 24 Jun 9:19am This shows the details of the programme All Channels . Special Interest Entertainment Radio currently showing and the next programme. News & Sport Shopping
Movies Gaming & Dating
Lifestyle Interactive Music Regional The information bar Children A d u l t If you want to see information about the
OK Select EXIT Exit Menu programme you are watching, you can press the [INFO] button.
Use the arrow buttons to select a genre and i 108 BBC HD 19:12 then press the [OK] button. HD TXT SUB Now: 19:00 - 22:00 MOTD Live: Denmark v Japan
Previous N ex t Channel Up Channel Down OK Select
Programme Guide Thu 24 Jun 7:22pm All Channels Entertainment News and Sport Movies Lifestyle Music Use the [p] and [q] buttons to select different 7:00pm - 10:00pm MOTD Live: Denmark v Japan Gary Lineker introduces live coverage of the potentially decisive Group E match in Rustenburg, with Denmark and Japan hoping to secure a place in the Knockout stage. Also in HD. [S] . channels, and the [t] and [u] buttons to view [SPORT] SUB Thu 24 Jun 8:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm the now and next programmes. 101 BBC 1 East (E) HD MOTD Live: Denmark v Japan
102 BBC 2 England Wimbledon 2010 Today at Wimbledon
103 ITV1 Anglia S Emmerdale William and Harry: Emmerdale HD Coronation Street
104 Channel 4 Channel 4 News Location, Location, Location 105 Five Live From Studio Fi Fifth Gear Britian’s Greatest Machines... If you want to see more information press the 106 BBC THREE MOTD Live: Cameroon v Netherlands 107 BBC FOUR World News Today Only Connect Indian Hill Railways [INFO] button again. 108 BBC HD HD MOTD Live: Denmark v Japan
- 2 Hrs + 2 Hrs - 24 Hrs + 24 Hrs OK Watch EXIT Exit Menu
Use the [p] and [q] buttons to select different i 108 BBC HD 19:12 TXT SUB
channels. If you want to choose a new genre Now: 19:00 - 22:00 MOTD Live: Denmark v Japan Gary Lineker introduces live coverage of the potentially decisive Group E match in press the [tt] or [uu] buttons to select a Rustenburg, with Denmark and Japan hoping to secure a place in the knockout stage. [S] new genre category. [SPORT] When you have chosen your programme, press Previous N ex t Channel Up Channel Down OK Select the [OK] button to watch it.
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Changing the volume Subtitles You can change the volume using the [VOL+] Press the [SUB] button to toggle the subtitles and [VOL-] buttons on the remote control. You on and off. can turn off the volume pressing the button. To turn it back on press the button again. DON’T FORGET! Not all programmes have subtitles. You can use the information bar Audio description to see if the blue ‘SUB’ icon is shown. Audio description is an additional narration that describes all significant visual information such as body language, facial expression, scenery, Red button services costumes - anything that is important to the plot Some channels offer additional services via of the story, event or image. the red button on your remote control. When additional services are available a red dot will Press the [AD] button to toggle this setting on be shown in the top right hand part of your TV and off. screen.
Audio channel Press the red button to open the menu. An Sometimes different audio languages are example screen is shown below. available with certain programmes or channels. Home 100 Press the [AUDIO] button to see the available Tuesday 29 Jun languages. News 102 Sport 300 i INFORMATION Audio Channel Weather 400 Select the audio channel that you want to use ENG AD Business 200 ENG Stereo Entertainment 500 FRE GER Lottery 555 Up Down OK Select EXIT Exit Menu Sport Multiscreen 3001
Use the [p] and [q] buttons to select a Watch BBC HD different audio channel. Press the [OK] button to BBC iPlayer is coming to confirm the setting. Freesat HD - 7001 To exit, press TEXT DON’T FORGET! Audio description has ‘AD’ next to the language. Not all programmes have audio description or additional audio DON’T FORGET! You may get different channels available. options available to you if your digital box is connected to your network and broadband router.
9 06 The guide window
Programme Guide Thu 24 Jun 7:22pm
All Channels Entertainment News and Sport Movies Lifestyle Music 7:00pm - 10:00pm MOTD Live: Denmark v Japan Gary Lineker introduces live coverage of the potentially decisive Group E match in Rustenburg, with Denmark and Japan hoping to secure a place in the Knockout stage. Also in HD. [S] . [SPORT] SUB Thu 24 Jun 8:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm
101 BBC 1 East (E) HD MOTD Live: Denmark v Japan
102 BBC 2 England Wimbledon 2010 Today at Wimbledon
103 ITV1 Anglia S Emmerdale William and Harry: Emmerdale HD Coronation Street
104 Channel 4 Channel 4 News Location, Location, Location 105 Five Live From Studio Fi Fifth Gear Britian’s Greatest Machines...
106 BBC THREE MOTD Live: Cameroon v Netherlands
107 BBC FOUR World News Today Only Connect Indian Hill Railways
108 BBC HD HD MOTD Live: Denmark v Japan
- 2 Hrs + 2 Hrs - 24 Hrs + 24 Hrs OK Watch EXIT Exit Menu
Navigation Guide icons You can open the guide window by pressing the This programme has audio [GUIDE] button on the remote control. The guide AD))) description. shows you all of the programmes and channels available for the next 8 days. This programme is broadcast with Dolby Digital. Use the [p] and [q] buttons to select different This programme is broadcast channels. You can use the [CH+] and [CH-] with Dolby Digital Plus. buttons to move a page at a time. This programme contains G guidance information. The [RED] button will move backwards 2 hours, This programme is broadcast the [GREEN] button will move forwards 2 hours, HD the [YELLOW] button will move backwards 24 in high definition. hours and the [BLUE] button will move forwards This programme has been set 24 hours. as a reminder.
This programme has subtitles. If you want to choose a new genre while your in SUB the guide, press the [tt] or [uu] buttons to select a new genre category. This programme has digital TXT text available. When you have chosen your programme, press the [OK] button to watch it.
10 The guide window 06
Setting a reminder Reminder clash You can use the reminder function to let you If you try to set a reminder for more than two know when a programme is going to start. programmes at the same time, you will see a warning screen with a list of options for you to choose. An example screen is shown below; Programme Guide Thu 24 Jun 7:22pm
All Channels Entertainment News and Sport Movies Lifestyle Music 8:30pm - 9:00pm Coronation Street Will Graeme cope when David tries to split him and Tina up? What will Steve and Becky take to the adoption meeting. Will Liz get away with her bid for barmaid glory? Also in HD. [AD,S] . AD))) SUB HD ! WARNING Reminder Clash Thu 24 Jun 8:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 101 BBC 1 East (E) HD MOTD Live: Denmark v Japan Requested reminder: 29/06/10 14:55 - 15:10 102 BBC 2 England Wimbledon 2010 Today at Wimbledon Animal Rescue Squad 103 ITV1 Anglia S Emmerdale William and Harry: Emmerdale HD Coronation 104 Channel 4 Channel 4 News Location, Location, Location Clashes with existing reminder: 29/06/10 14:55 - 15:25 105 Five Live From Studio Fi Fifth Gear Britian’s Greatest Machines... Come Dine with Me 106 BBC THREE MOTD Live: Cameroon v Netherlands 107 BBC FOUR World News Today Only Connect Indian Hill Railways What would you like to do? 108 BBC HD HD MOTD Live: Denmark v Japan OK Replace EXIT Exit Menu - 2 Hrs + 2 Hrs - 24 Hrs + 24 Hrs OK Watch EXIT Exit Menu
Use the [p], [q], [t] and [u] buttons to To replace the reminder with the new select a programme. programme press the [OK] button, or to cancel the new reminder and keep the old reminder Press the [OK] button to set the reminder. press the [EXIT] button. When the reminder has been set a clock icon is shown before the programme name.
DON’T FORGET! To cancel a programme 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.
11 07 The channel List
Channel List Tue 29 Jun 10:53am
All Channels Favourite List Manual Channels
101 BBC 1 East (E)
102 BBC 2 England
103 ITV1 Anglia S
104 Channel 4
105 Five
106 BBC THREE
107 BBC FOUR
108 BBC HD
110 BBC ALBA
113 ITV2
114 ITV2+1
GUIDE Guide Hide Add Fav Delete Regions OK Watch EXIT Exit Menu
You can open the channel list window by Channel list icons pressing the [CH LIST] button on the remote Opens the Guide window. control or from the main menu. GUIDE
Main Menu Tue 29 Jun 10:53am This will hide the channel from the Guide window. . Channel List Weds 8 Oct 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm Adds the channel to your Settings favourite list.
System Information This will permanently delete the current channel. OK Select EXIT Exit Menu
This channel list allows you to hide, and delete This allows you to change the channels, setup a favourites channel list, setup a channel to a different region. manual recording and view the list of free to air This channel has been hidden channels that you have added. from the Guide window.
DON’T FORGET! See page 19 for further information on how to add free to air channels.
Use the [tt] or [uu] buttons to switch between ‘All Channels’, ‘Favourite List’ and ‘Manual Channels’.
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Hiding a channel Deleting a channel Use the [p] and [q] buttons to select the Use the [p] and [q] buttons to select a channel that you want to hide. Press the [RED] channel that you want to delete. Press the button to hide it. [YELLOW] button to delete it.
Channel List Tue 29 Jun 10:53am All Channels Favourite List Manual Channels DON’T FORGET! It is not possible to un- 101 BBC 1 East (E) 102 BBC 2 England delete a channel. You will have to do a First 103 ITV1 Anglia S 104 Channel 4 Time Install again. See page 17. 105 Five
106 BBC THREE
107 BBC FOUR
108 BBC HD
110 BBC ALBA 113 ITV2 Changing the region 114 ITV2+1 GUIDE Guide Hide Add Fav Delete Regions OK Watch EXIT Exit Menu Some channels have different regions available. You can swap them with the default channel When a channel is hidden, a magnifying glass that was assigned when you completed the first icon will be shown. time installation. Select a channel that has a To unlock a channel, select the hidden channel different region using the [p] and [q] buttons using the [p] and [q] buttons. Press the [RED] then press the [BLUE] button. button to unhide it.
Channel List Tue 29 Jun 10:53am DON’T FORGET! Hidden channels will not be All Channels Favourite List Manual Channels
101 BBC 1 East (E) shown in the Programme Guide window. i INFORMATION Region Change 102 BBC 2 England Select a different channel region from the channels shown below 103 ITV1 Anglia S 104 Channel 4 950 BBC 1 London
105 Five 951 BBC 1 CI
106 BBC THREE 952 BBC 1 E Mids Favourites 107 BBC FOUR 953 BBC 1 South 108 BBC HD 954 BBC 1 East (W) The favourites function lets you keep your 110 BBC ALBA 955 BBC 1 N West 113 ITV2 Up Down OK Replace EXIT Exit Menu 114 ITV2+1 favourite channels in a separate list. GUIDE OK EXIT Guide Hide Add Fav Delete Regions Watch Exit Menu
Use the [p] and [q] buttons to select a Select a new region from the right hand column, channel. Press the [GREEN] button to add it to and press the [OK] button to swap it. the favourite list. Manual Channels
Channel List Tue 29 Jun 10:53am
All Channels Favourite List Manual Channels Channel List Tue 29 Jun 10:53am All Channels Favourite List Manual Channels 101 BBC 1 East (E) 103 ITV1 Anglia S 3001 Sky News
108 BBC HD 3002 Sky News 3003 Sky News UK (Cable)
3004 Sky News Eire (Cable)
GUIDE Guide Hide Add Fav Delete Regions OK Watch EXIT Exit Menu
GUIDE Guide Hide Add Fav Delete OK Watch EXIT Exit Menu To add additional channels to your favourites list press the [tt] button and select a new The manual channel tab shows you your channel. non-freesat channels. See page 19 for further information about how to add non-freesat channels to your channel list.
13 08 The settings menu
To open the settings menu press the [MENU] Display and audio button on the remote control and then select Settings Tue 29 Jun 10:53am ‘Settings’. Display & Audio Network Language Parental Other Press the [OK] button to confirm. HDMI Output . 1080i HDMI Audio
Screen Size
Menu Transparency Settings Adjust Lip Sync
Main Menu Tue 29 Jun 10:53am
. Channel List Weds 8 Oct 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm R OK Select EXIT Exit Menu Settings HDMI Output - You can change this setting to System Information best match your HD Ready TV. You can choose between 576p, 720p, and 1080i. OK Select EXIT Exit Menu
HDMI Audio - If your digital box is connected Changing the settings to your surround sound system using HDMI, choose the ‘Dolby Digital’ setting. If your digital Settings Tue 29 Jun 10:53am
Network Language Parental Other box is connected to your surround sound system Display & Audio
HDMI Output . 1080i using the SPDIF connection use the ‘Stereo
HDMI Audio Screen Size Downmix’ setting. Menu Transparency Settings Screen Size - You will have already set this up as part of the installation process, but you
R OK EXIT can change the format of the screen size here Select Exit Menu without having to install your digital box again. Use the [p] and [q] buttons to select each You can choose between 16:9 widescreen, 4:3 option. widescreen (16:9), 4:3 centre cut out, and 4:3 letter box (16:9). If you want to change the setting press the [t] or [u] buttons. Press the [OK] button to save DON’T FORGET! Not all programmes are the setting. broadcast in widescreen format which may result in a black border around the If you want to view a different settings category programme. This setting can be useful to press the [tt] or [uu] buttons. remove or minimise the border.
To close any of the settings screens, press the Menu Transparency - This setting allows you [EXIT] button. to adjust how see through the menus are. By adjusting the setting you will be able to see the programme behind the on screen menu. The default setting is off.
Adjust Lip Sync - This setting allows you to adjust voices in line with the displayed image,
14 The settings menu 08 press the [t] or [u] buttons to adjust the lip System’. Your DNS address will have been sync. assigned to you by your internet provider.
Network MAC Address - The MAC address is a unique number that is embedded into your freesat Settings Tue 29 Jun 10:53am digital box that allows you to connect to online Display & Audio Network Language Parental Other services. It is not possible to change your MAC DHCP . Auto
IP Address 000 . 000 . 000 . 000 address number. Subnet Mask 000 . 000 . 000 . 000
Router Address 000 . 000 . 000 . 000
DNS Address 000 . 000 . 000 . 000
MAC Address 00 : 06 : F4 : 0F : 03 : 5D Revert to Default Settings - This setting will put Revert to Default Settings your network settings page back to it’s original state. R OK Select EXIT Exit Menu
DON’T FORGET! Before setting up this Language network window you should connect your freesat digital box to your home network. Settings Tue 29 Jun 10:53am Display & Audio Network Language Parental Other For instructions on connecting your box and Audio Language . English using the BBC iPlayer service go to Subtitle Language Audio Description www.freesat.co.uk/iplayer
DHCP - This stands for ‘Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol’. If DHCP is set to R OK Select EXIT Exit Menu Auto your freesat digital box will be set up automatically when connected to your home network. If you choose the manual setting you Audio Language - This setting is your preferred will need to manually set the next options. default audio language. The options are English, Welsh, Gaelic, Irish, Old Irish and French. IP Address - This is the unique IP address number of your freesat digital box. Each item Subtitle Language - This setting is your preferred on your network will have it’s own IP address. default subtitle language. The options are An example IP address will look something like English, Welsh, Gaelic, Irish, Old Irish and 192.168.1.0 French.
Subnet Mask - This is used to split large DON’T FORGET! Not all programmes have networks into smaller sub groups to stop these languages available. If you preferred excessive data from being transmitted along a setting is not available, English language network. Each network group will have it’s own will be used instead. subnet mask ID. A subnet mask number will look like 255.255.255.0. Audio description - This is an additional Router Address - This is the IP address of your narration that describes all significant visual broadband router. information such as body language, facial expression, scenery, costumes - anything that DNS Address- This stands for ‘Domain Name is important to the plot of the story, event or
15 08 The settings menu
image. You can turn on and off audio description here. Allow Parental Settings Changes - This setting chooses if you want to allow access to the DON’T FORGET! You can toggle audio parental menu without entering your system description on and off by pressing the [AD] PIN. The default setting is that you must enter button on the remote control. a PIN. Parental Change System PIN - This setting allows you to change the system PIN. Settings Weds 8 Oct 8:22pm
Display & Audio Language Parental Freesat + Other
! WARNING . Parental Settings PIN Settings Tue 29 Jun 10:53am This menu is PIN protected. Display & Audio Network Language Parental Other
Allowi FirstINFORMATION Time Installation.. Enabled PIN Change Allow Parental Settings Changes Please enter your PIN to view _ _ _ _ Change Parental PIN and change the settings. Enter your existing PIN. _ _ _ _ Hide Adult Channels _ _ _ _ 0 9 _ OK EXIT Enter your new PIN. wxyz Enter PIN Confirm Exit Menu
Confirm your new PIN. _ _ _ _
R OK Select EXIT Exit Menu
0 9 _ OK EXIT wxyz Enter PIN Confirm Exit Menu
When the Parental menu is selected, you need R OK EXIT Select Exit Menu to enter your system PIN to see the settings.
DON’T FORGET! You will have set your Guidance - This setting is used when you are system PIN when installing your digital box. viewing IP TV services such as BBC iPlayer. If you can’t remember your system PIN There are three different options available; please contact our helpline. PIN on - all IP TV guidance content - This will require you to enter your system PIN if a programme contains guidance information. This Settings Tue 29 Jun 10:53am
Display & Audio Network Language Parental Other is the default setting.
Allow First Time Installation. Enabled
Allow Parental Settings Changes Change System PIN PIN on - all IP TV content - This will require you Guidance Hide Adult Channels to enter a PIN for every programme that you want to watch even if it does not contain any guidance information.
R OK Select EXIT Exit Menu PIN off - all IP TV content - This setting will not ask you to enter a PIN for any programme, even Allow First Time Installation - This setting if it contains guidance information. chooses if you want to allow a first time installation.
DON’T FORGET! A first time installation will remove all non freesat channels.
16 The settings menu 08
Hide Adult Genre - This setting chooses if you First Time Installation - This setting allows you want to allow access to channels in the Adult to perform a first time installation. Follow the genre category. The default setting is that adult instructions on-screen to setup your digital box. channels are displayed in the channel list and programme guide. Other DON’T FORGET! A first time installation will Settings Tue 29 Jun 10:53am remove all non freesat channels. Display & Audio Network Language Parental Other
Show Non Freesat Channels. No Auto Standby Power Save in Standby Mode
Upgrade Software
Add Non Freesat Channels
First Time Installation
R OK Select EXIT Exit Menu
Show Non Freesat Channels - This setting allows you to see the manually added free to air channels in the channel list.
DON’T FORGET! The default setting is not to show manually added free to air channels. Free to air channels are not added to the programme guide.
Auto Standby - This will put the digital box into standby if there has been no user activity for four hours. A thirty second countdown is shown on screen, to give the user the option to cancel going into standby.
Power Save in Standby Mode - This setting reduces the amount of energy used when in standby mode.
Upgrade Software - This setting allows you to search for new software. Press the [t] or [u] buttons to choose between Automatic and Manual.
Add Non Freesat Channels - See page 19 for further instructions.
17 09 System information
To open the system information window press the [MENU] button on the remote control and then select ‘System Information’.
Main Menu Tue 29 Jun 10:53am
. Channel List Weds 8 Oct 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm
Settings
System Information
OK Select EXIT Exit Menu
Press the [OK] button to confirm.
DON’T FORGET! It is useful to have access to the system information screen when contacting the call centre
Information Tue 29 Jun 10:53am
System Network USB
Manufacturer Goodmans. Postcode . CM77 7TT Model Number 00 Region East (E) Anglia S
Hardware Version V1.1 Network ID 003b
Serial Number 12345678 Transport ID 0a2a
Software Version V2.0 Lock Indicator OK
Support www.thesupportsite.co.uk Tuner Signal Strength 100% Tuner Signal Quality 100%
R EXIT Exit Menu
If you want to view a different information category press the [tt] or [uu] buttons.
To close any of the settings screens, press the [EXIT] button.
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You can manually tune in any free to air channels To view the non-freesat channels press the on your digital box, if you have the frequency in [CH LIST] button, and press the [tt] or MHz, the symbol rate and the LNB polarisation. [uu] buttons to highlight Manual Channels.
DON’T FORGET! Adding free to air channels Channel List Tue 29 Jun 10:53am will not affect the stored freesat channels. All Channels Favourite List Manual Channels 3001 Sky News Details of channel frequencies are generally 3002 Sky News 3003 Sky News UK (Cable) available online, and are subject to change. 3004 Sky News Eire (Cable)
Open ‘Add Non-freesat Channels’ from the settings menu. GUIDE Guide Hide Add Fav Delete OK Watch EXIT Exit Menu
Add Non-Freesat Channels Tue 29 Jun 10:53am Use the [p] and [q] buttons to select a
Frequency (MHz) 12560 channel and press the [OK] button to watch it. Symbol Rate 27500 . LNB Polarisation Vertical Modulation QPSK
System DVBS
FEC 2/3
Network ID 3B Transport ID A2A
Services Found 14 Services Added 9 12560 MHz, V, 27500, 2/3
Signal Strength 100%
Signal Quality 100%
Start Scan OK Watch EXIT Exit Menu
Use the [p] and [q] buttons to select each option.
If you want to change the setting press the [t] or [u] buttons, or key in the setting using the number buttons.
Press the [BLUE] button to search for additional channels.
Once the search is complete, any new channels will be available from the channel list.
DON’T FORGET! To view non-freesat channels, you must select ‘yes’ in the ‘Show Non Freesat Channels’ setting. Non-freesat channels are only available from the Channel List and are not shown in the Programme Guide.
19 11 Help and advice 13
Frequently asked questions What you can do In which direction should my satellite dish be Your satellite dish should be fitted on a south facing positioned? wall in the direction of 28.2 ° east of south.
Can I connect more than one digital box to Yes you can. You will need an LNB (the box on my satellite dish? your satellite dish) fitted that has more than one connection.
Can I connect this digital box to my normal No. This box must be connected to a satellite dish for roof aerial? it to work.
The digital box will not switch on. What Check the mains power cable and make sure it is should I do? plugged into a suitable power outlet. Check that the mains supply is switched On. Connect the power cable to a different power outlet.
My digital box can’t find the ‘Network ID’ Make sure that your satellite dish is positioned and ‘Transport ID’ what should I do? correctly, and check the cables and connections again.
Why do I have to enter my postcode in the This makes sure that you receive programmes for first time set-up? your local region.
How do I enter a space when entering the Your digital box will automatically enter the space postcode? for you. Enter your full postcode using the number buttons and then press the ‘OK’ button.
How do I do a first-time installation again? You can do a first-time installation again using the settings menu. See page 17 for more information.
I’m not getting a picture on the TV. What • Make sure that the digital box is On. (Press the should I do? ‘STANDBY’ button.) • Make sure that the HDMI or SCART cable is firmly connected to the TV. • Check the brightness level of the TV.
Can I receive high-definition programmes Yes. You can receive high-definition programmes with with this digital box? this digital box.
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Frequently asked questions What you can do Can I change the audio language for the Yes. Some channels broadcast other audio programme I am watching? languages. Press the [AUDIO] button when you are watching a programme to see if other languages are available.
Do I have to retune my digital box when No. All freesat receivers do not have to be retuned as digital switchover happens in my region? it receives its signal from a satellite and not an aerial.
Do I have to retune my digital box when new No. Your digital box will automatically add new channels are added? freesat channels for you, and display them in the programme guide and channel list.
Can I use ‘red button’ interactive services Yes. Some channels offer interactive services such as with this digital box? news, sport and weather. When interactive services are available, a red dot will appear in the top right- hand side of the screen. Simply press the red button on your remote control to access them.
Can I add ‘FTA (Free To Air)’ channels to my Yes. You can add these using the ‘Add Non-Freesat digital box? Channels’ menu. See page 19 for more information.
Why can’t I see my FTA channels? Free to Air channels are not shown in the TV programme guide. Make sure that ‘Show Non- Freesat Channels’ is set to ‘yes’. Press the [CH LIST] button to see them. See page 19 for more information.
How can I find out system information about Press the ‘MENU’ button and select ‘System my digital box? Information’.
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Frequently asked questions What you can do My picture and sound quality is poor. What • Make sure there are no mobile phones, DECT should I do? phones, wireless routers or microwave ovens near the receiver. • Keep the power and the satellite cable apart from each other. • Check the signal levels using the system information screen. The signal level may be affected by weather conditions. If the LNB is covered with snow or there is heavy rain, the sound and picture quality may be poor temporarily.
How do I connect my digital box to the For the latest information about BBC iPlayer and how internet so that I can use services like BBC to setup and connect your digital box, go to iPlayer? www.freesat.co.uk/iplayer.
Where can I find out more about freesat? For the latest news and information go to channel 999 on your digital box, or go to www.freesat.co.uk
Need extra information or help setting up?
You may find the information you are If you still need help or information you can looking for on our web site. phone our call centre on:
www.thesupportsite.co.uk 0871 230 4695 Calls are charged at 10p per minute when called or on the freesat website from a BT land line. Call charges may vary if using other networks. www.freesat.co.uk
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General Safety Don’t obstruct the ventilation vents on the This equipment has been designed and equipment, for example with curtains or soft manufactured to meet European safety furnishings. standards, but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best Overheating will cause damage and shorten the results and safety is to be assured. life of the product.
Do read these operating instructions before you Don’t allow electrical equipment to be exposed attempt to use the equipment. to rain or moisture.
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains adapter, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Switch off and remove the mains adapter when making or changing any connections.
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt 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 withdraw the adapter from the mains and consult your dealer.
Don’t remove any fixed covers as this may expose you to dangerous voltages.
Make sure that other people in your household are conversant with the equipment.
23 13 Technical Specification
General Information:
Model number GFSAT200HD/B
Tuner type Single DVB S2
HDMI output options 576p, 720p, 1080i
Power Information:
Input voltage DC 12V 2A
Power consumption Max 6W
Features:
Access all freesat digital channels and radio stations.
Upscaling of standard definition TV to 1080i when using the HDMI connection.
8 Day electronic programme guide.
Audio description capable (broadcast mix).
Digital text (MHEG5).
Menu transparency.
Parental control.
Ethernet port for connection to IP TV services.
Receive free to air (FTA) channels.
Twin Scart.
HDMI connection.
Auto standby.
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The digital box is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. If any defect due to faulty materials or workmanship, contact the Goodmans Helpline. Have your receipt of purchase available for reference. The guarantee is subject to the following provisions: • It is only valid within the boundaries of the 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. • The guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish, your statutory or legal rights.
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HD Digital Box GFSAT200HD/A
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Welcome to your new freesat+ HD digital TV recorder
Now you can pause, rewind and record both HD and SD television, and so much more
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