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GHD1621F2 & GHD2521F2 Digital TV Recorder Instruction Manual IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference.
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Digital TV and Aerials Thank you for choosing this Goodmans Digital TV Recorder. Not only can it receive over 40 Freeview channels, you can also pause, record and rewind TV at the touch of a button. It’s really easy to program; you can set it up to record a whole series in a matter of minutes.
What’s in the box Your new Digital TV Recorder Remote control SCART lead 2x AAA Batteries RF lead Other things you may need Roof top aerial You will need a wideband rooftop aerial in order for your Digital TV Recorder to work properly. For more information see the Quick Start guide or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk.
Your Digital TV Recorder Front panel Standby button PLAY Open the Library/Start PAUSE Pause playback Channel Up/Down playback of selected recording. or start timeshift. Skip forward/backwards STANDBY/ON PLAY PAUSE STOP Power indicator Display STOP Stop Playback/ RECORD Timeshift. Record Current Event Remote sensor Rear panel Aerial Input...
Your Remote STANDBY Power On/Standby. TV/AUX Cycle between internal Audio/ Video and AUX loopthrough Audio/ Video. STAN DBY TV / AUX NUMBER PAD Enter values and SUBTITLE select the channel directly by Cycle through the available subtitles entering its number. for the current broadcast.
Set up Getting connected Connecting to the TV with SCART RF Cable* SCART Cable RF Cable Other connections Connecting to the TV and DVD recorder with SCART SCART Cable* RF Cable* SCART Cable RF Cable* RF Cable Connecting a Hi-Fi system Coaxial Cable* * Not included in the box...
Install batteries in remote Remove the battery cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. Insert two size AAA batteries so that the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks on the batteries match the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks inside the unit. Replace the battery cover. Plug in and switch on Insert the Digital TV Recorder mains plug into a mains socket.
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Daily use As with most of your electrical goods, there’ll be functions you use everyday, and others that you need only occasionally. We’ve separated these out for you to get you using your Digital TV Recorder as quickly as possible. We suggest you read this section carefully, then use the other sections to dip in to whenever you need some extra details or some guidance for settings.
Daily use Recording two programmes at You can also fast forward, fast rewind, skip forward the same time and skip back through the programme using , , , , pause playback using and view the When you’ve started recording one channel, programme in slow motion by pressing SLOW.
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Daily use Press the OK button to commence DON’T FORGET! Occasionally, the start playback from the start of the recording, or tag may be transmitted a few seconds press the RED button to continue viewing or minutes late causing the start of the from the last viewed point.
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Daily use When the programme is highlighted press REC. Select Entire Series. Your Digital TV Recorder will always record this programme for you, even if its time changes. Press OK. A yellow line will appear under the programmes which are set to record. See page 12 for details on how to set a reminder.
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Advanced features Setting a reminder Renaming a recording You can rename your recorded programmes You can set your TV to remind you when a to make them easier for you to categorise and find. programme you want to watch is about to start. Press PLAY.
Advanced features Locking a channel Unlocking a channel You can lock channels to protect children from Press CH. LIST. watching programmes which aren’t suitable. Scroll to the channel you want to unlock A locked channel will request a pin code before –...
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Settings Changing your pin code Changing the recording settings Press SETUP. Press SETUP. Select System Setting then Factory Reset. Select System Setting then DTR Setting. Choose Change Pin Code. Enter your old pin code. Enter your new pin code. Verify your new pin code by entering it again in the third box.
Settings Resetting the Digital TV Recorder Retuning for new channels to the factory settings When the digital switchover happens in your Press SETUP. area, your Digital TV Recorder may show that it has no signal. You’ll need to re-tune. Similarly, if Select System Setting then Factory Setting.
In the unlikely event of requiring spare parts, phone. If you’re experiencing problems using please contact our spare parts department on: your new product, before returning it to the 0871 230 0790 retailer just call 0871 230 1777 or visit www.goodmans.co.uk...
Specifications Hard disk • GHD1621F2 160GB • GHD2521F2 250GB Tuner and channel • RF input connector (IEC-TYPE, IEC169-2, female) • RF output connector (IEC-TYPE, IEC169-2, male (loopthrough)) • Frequency range: 470MHz ~862MHz (UHF) • Signal level: -20 ~ -78.5 dBm Decoder •...
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Electrical information This Digital TV Recorder is fitted with a BS1363/A 13 amp plug. If it is not suitable for your supply sockets it must be removed and replaced with an appropriate plug. If the plug becomes damaged and/or needs to be replaced please follow the wiring instructions below.
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Warnings Safety Tips • Unqualified attempts to repair this Digital TV Recorder will invalidate the warranty. If smoke, abnormal noise or odour comes out of this Digital • Refer repairs to this Digital TV Recorder to a qualified service TV Recorder, unplug from the mains supply immediately and personnel only.
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Calls charged at BT rat e of 3p per minute daytime and 1p per minute evenings and weekends. Rates may vary for calls from non-BT lines. to check. If you have any questions, please contact your equipment supplier or call Digital UK on 0845 6 50 50 50 or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk www.goodmans.co.uk Rev2-050808...
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