GDB12XIT Digital Box
Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions
carefully before use and keep for future reference.
What’s in the box?
Your new Digital Box
Remote control
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
7
9
TV/VCR
WIDE
MENU
EXIT
OK
2x AAA Batteries
RF lead
BACK
EPG
SUBT
INFO
TEXT
VOL
VOL
CH
CH
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
Scart cable
You will need a Scart cable to connect between your Digital Box and your TV. If you want to
connect a DVD recorder to your Digital Box, you will require an additional Scart cable.
Contents
01 Your Digital Box...................4
02 Your remote control ............5
03 Connecting up.....................6
04 Getting started....................7
05 Daily use....................... 9-12
06 Advanced features...... 13-16
07 Re-tuning..........................17
08 Troubleshooting ................18
09 Specifications ...................19
10 Safety......................... 20-21
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01
Your Digital Box
Front view
Power on/
Standby indicator
Remote control
sensor
Back view
AUX Scart
for connection to a VCR
or a DVD Recorder
TV Scart
Connection to TV
Aerial Input.
Connect the aerial
to this socket
Aerial Output.
Connect the supplied
RF cable to the TV.
AC Mains cable
4
Your remote control
02
MUTE Turns the volume on and off.
STANDBY Power On/Standby.
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6
1
4
2
5
8
0
NUMBER PAD Enter values and
select the channel directly by
entering its number.
7
9
TV/VCR Changes between the
TV and VCR Scart connections.
WIDE Adjust the aspect ratio
of the video output.
TV/VCR
WIDE
MENU Opens the menu so that
you can change the settings of
your Digital Box.
EXIT Closes the on screen menus.
MENU
EXIT
OK Confirm selection in menu/on
screen displays.
NAVIGATION
Navigate up/down/left/right
in menus/on screen displays.
OK
BACK Navigate one step
backwards in menus.
EPG Display the EPG
Electronic Program Guide.
BACK
EPG
SUBTITLE Cycle through the
available subtitles for
SUBT
INFO
TEXT
CHANNEL UP
VOL
VOL
CH
the current broadcast.
VOLUME UP/DOWN
INFO Display the Info bar.
CHANNEL DOWN
CH
TEXT Display Digital Teletext
where available.
COLOUR BUTTONS
For interactive function
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03
Connecting up
Getting connected
Connecting to the TV with SCART
TV
Aerial Lead*
SCART Cable*
RF Lead
Connection to DVD Player
Connecting to the TV and DVD recorder with SCART
SCART Cable*
RF Lead*
TV
Aerial Lead*
SCART Cable*
DVD/RECORDER
RF Lead
* Not included in the box
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04
Getting started
Install batteries in remote
1
Remove the battery cover to reveal the battery compartment.
Align the two size AAA batteries so that the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks
on the batteries match the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks inside the battery
compartment.
Push the first battery fully into the slot and then place the second
battery in the slot. The two batteries are in line.
Replace the battery cover.
Plug in and switch on
2
3
Insert the Digital Box mains plug into a mains socket. The power 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 front panel lights up green.
The Easy install screen
The first time installation will
First Time Installation
appear on screen. Select the
aspect ratio (screen size),
using the }| buttons to
Select Your TV Screen type using the arrow buttons
move between the options:
NORMAL and WIDESCREEN.
NORMAL
Press the OK button to start
the installation. The Digital
Press OK to start Tuning Scan
Box will automatically begin
to tune.
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04
Getting started
Tuning in
4
Tuning Menu
Channels
When your digital box is tuning
in, you will see the channels
that have been found during
the installation listed (right).
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BBC ONE
BBC TWO
ITV 1
BBC THREE
BBC FOUR
ITV3
This screen also shows you,
the signal strength and quality
of the signal being received.
It will take a few minutes for
your digital box to find all the
channels.
SKY THREE
Progress
17%
84%
Signal Strength
Exit
Installation complete
5
6
When installation has successfully completed, the channel at the top of the
channel list will be shown on your TV. The information banner for this channel will
be displayed for a few seconds.
1
BBC ONE
S
1/1
12/08/2009
22:32:30
22:25-22:35 BBC London News
22:35-22.45 The National Lottery Draws
Problems 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 and connected to the correct sockets. See page 6.
2. Try the installation again:
• Press the MENU button on your remote control.
• Select ‘System Installation’ using the up and down arrows.
• Press the „ button to select ‘Auto Scan’.
• Press the OK button.
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Daily use
Commonly used features
Using the EPG
As with most of your electrical goods, there
will be functions you use everyday, and
others that you need only occasionally.
We’ve put the most commonly used
functions in this section so you can get your
Digital Box up and running as quickly as
possible.
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
to access the guide.
EPG Information (7 Day)
14:30 - 16:30 Colombo
15/08/2009 14:42:17
Drama
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.
During an evening of unusual entertainment,
there is magic, illusion, sleight of hand and -
murder. Lt Colombo sets out to find out how the
crime was committed.
Channel
Programmes on Sun 16/08, 14:30-16:30
BBC ONE
BBC TWO
ITV1
14:30 Colombo
16:30 Lewis.
Using the Main Menu
Channel 4
FIVE
Channel Organiser
Channel Manager
System Installation
-2Hrs
+2Hrs
-Day
+Day Information Exit Ok Watch
Settings
Accessories
You can use the
buttons to select a
different channel. Press OK to watch the
selected channel in the preview window.
[Ok] -Select Exit
To watch the selected programme in full
screen and close the EPG window, press the
EXIT button.
The main menu gives you access to all the
functions and features of your new digital
box and displays the currently selected
channel.
You can use the coloured buttons on your
remote control to change the EPG to a
different time. The red button will move
backwards 2 hours, the green button will go
forwards 2 hours, the yellow button will go
back 24 hours and the blue button will go
forwards 24 hours.
To view the main menu,
1
2
Press the MENU button on your remote
control.
Use the
buttons to select an
option, and then press OK to open it.
To go back to the previous screen or menu,
1
2
Press the BACK button;
Press the EXIT button when you want to
close a menu.
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05
Daily use
Now and Next
Changing the volume
You can change the view of the EPG to a
now and next format by pressing the MENU
button when the EPG is open.
You can change the volume of your Digital
Box by using the VOL and VOL buttons
on the remote control. VOL will increase
the volume and VOL will decrease the
volume.
EPG Information (Now/Next)
15/08/2009 14:42:17
14:30 - 16:30 Colombo
Drama
During an evening of unusual entertainment,
there is magic, illusion, sleight of hand and -
murder. Lt Colombo sets out to find out how the
crime was committed.
DON’T FORGET! You may need to check the
volume setting on your TV, as this volume
control changes the digital box only.
Channel
Programmes on Sun 16/08, 14:30-16:30
11 SKY THREE
Road Wars
Street Wars
Yesterday
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13
Big Brother
The Alan Clarke Diaries
Ugly Betty
To turn the volume off, press the mute
button on the remote control. To turn it back
on, press the mute button again.
Channel 4+1
Close
14 More 4
15 Film 4
The Scanalous Adve...
The League of Extrao...
The Victorian Sex Ex...
Riff-Raff
-2Hrs
+2Hrs
-Day
+Day Information Exit Ok Watch
Using subtitles
The now and next view is handy if you
looking for a programme to watch.
To use subtitles, press the SUBT button on
the remote control. When subtitles have
been turned on, the panel shown below left
will be displayed and the subtitle text will
start to display on screen.
Both EPG views also contains digital radio
channels. These are usually saved to the
higher numbers, starting at around channel
700.
Press the SUBT button again to turn off
subtitles. The panel shown below right will
be displayed and the subtitle text will no
longer be displayed.
Changing the channel
You can select the channel you want to
watch by using the CH and CH buttons
on the remote control.
Subtitle
Subtitle
On
Off
As you change the channel the information
bar will be shown on screen for a few
seconds.
DON’T FORGET! Subtitles are only shown
when they are broadcast with the
programme. Not all programmes have
subtitles.
1
BBC ONE
S
1/1
12/08/2009
22:32:30
22:25-22:35 BBC London News
22:35-22.45 The National Lottery Draws
This shows details of the currently showing
and the next programme for the selected
channel.
Alternatively you can use the number
buttons to key in the channel number.
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Daily use
05
The info banner
Using digital text
The info banner can be accessed when your
are watching a TV programme, by pressing
the INFO button.
Many digital channels also provide digital
text. For example this could be information
about programmes, the weather, news and
many other topics.
1
BBC ONE
S
1/1
12/08/2009
22:32:30
To use digital text, press the TEXT button on
the remote control. An example is shown
below.
22:25-22:35 BBC London News
22:35-22.45 The National Lottery Draws
The info banner shows you the date, time
and signal strength, and also shows you
details of the programme your watching and
the next programme following it.
If you press the INFO button again, you
will see an extended view, with more
information about the programme. An
example is shown below.
Extended EPG
12/08/2009
DON’T FORGET! Not all channels have
digital text.
15:00- 16:30 Triathlon World Championship
Coverage of the World Championship Series,
in which the worldís top triathletes, including
Britainsís Alistair Brownlee, do battle in Hyde Park,
London. Matt Chilton comments...
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05
Daily use
‘No’ to delete the reminder, or ‘Delay’
to remind you again in a few minutes.
Press the OK button to confirm.
Setting a reminder
You can set your TV to remind you when a
programme you want to watch is about to
start.
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If a reminder clashes with the start time
of a reminder already set, a warning pop
up window will be shown.
1 Press the EPG button.
2
Scroll to the programme you want to be
reminded about using the arrow buttons.
Overlapping reminders
Requested Reminder
America’s Got Talent
Overlaps with existing reminder
Flog It!
08/08/2009 16:30 - 17:00
08/08/2009 16:30 - 17:30
Replace existing reminder
3
Press the OK button. A please wait
message will be displayed for a short
time and then the EPG will be updated
with your setting.
Cancel requested reminder
7
Press the red button to delete the old
reminder and replace it with the new
one, or press the green button, to cancel
the new reminder and keep the existing
one.
EPG Information (7 Day)
14:30 - 16:30 Colombo
15/08/2009 14:42:17
Drama
During an evening of unusual entertainment,
there is magic, illusion, sleight of hand and -
murder. Lt Colombo sets out to find out how the
crime was committed.
Channel
Programmes on Sun 16/08, 14:30-16:30
14:30 Colombo
BBC ONE
BBC TWO
ITV1
16:30 Lewis.
Channel 4
FIVE
-2Hrs
+2Hrs
-Day
+Day Information Exit Ok Watch
4
A clock 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 has been
reached a pop up box will appear.
Reminder
No
Delay
Yes
Use the left and right arrow keys to
choose ‘Yes’ to go to the programme,
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05
Advanced features
Organising your channels
7
Press the 1 button to lock the selected
channel. When the Parental Lock is
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.
You can lock, skip, delete and move channels
in your channel list.
1
Press the MENU button to display the
main menu, see below.
Channel Organiser
Channel Manager
Press the 2 button to mark the selected
channel to be skipped when using the
CH and CH buttons to change
channel; a channel marked to be skipped
is identified in the channel list by an
arrow symbol.
System Installation
Settings
Accessories
[Ok] -Select Exit
Press the 3 button to delete the selected
2
3
Use the and buttons to select
‘Channel Manager’.
channel.
Press the 4 button to move the channel
up or down the list.
Press the „ button to select ‘Channel
Organiser’.
When an item is deleted it will be
permanently removed from the list and
will no longer be accessible until re-tuned.
4
5
Press the OK button.
The channel list will be shown, see
below. From this menu you can organise
the list as required: lock, skip, delete and
move.
To move a channel,
1
2
3
Use the
channel.
buttons to select the
Channels
1/87
Press the 4 button. The channel name
will be highlighted in grey.
S.No Channel
Lock Skip
BBC ONE
BBC TWO
ITV 1
Use the
buttons to move to the
position where you want to relocate the
channel.
BBC THREE
BBC FOUR
ITV3
SKY THREE
Yesterday
Channel 4+1
4
Press the OK button.
DON’T FORGET! You can re-tune your
Digital Box to retrieve channels you have
deleted. See Re-tuning on page 17.
1 Lock
2 Skip
3 Del
4 Move [Ok] - Save
Exit
6
Use the and buttons to highlight the
channel you wish to edit.
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06
Advanced features
Settings menu
2 Press the OK button.
The settings menu lets you alter the default
settings of your Digital Box via the System
Setup and Factory Default functions.
3 The OSD & TV menu is displayed and 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 according
to the program format.
1 Press the MENU button to display the
main menu.
2
Use the
buttons to select ‘Settings’
and display the following window.
OSD & TV
Aspect Ratio
Video Output
OSD Theme
Auto
RGB
Systems Setup
Channel Manager
Theme 1
Factory Default
System Installation
Pref. Language
English
On
Settings
Accessories
Low Power
[Ok] -Select Exit
[Ok] - Select
Exit
The Video Output function lets you choose
to use RGB or CVBS (composite) video. RGB
will give a picture than CVBS.
System Setup
1
Press the „ button to select ‘System
Set Up’.
The OSD Theme option lets you choose from
three different colour schemes for the on-
screen and menu displays, theme 1, 2 and 3.
The only difference is the colour.
2
3
Press the OK button.
The settings menu will be displayed.
This has two sub menus OSD & TV and
Parental Lock as shown below.
The Pref Language option lets you choose
from the selection of languages provided
for on-screen display. You can select from:
English, Gaelic, and Welsh.
... System Setup
OSD & TV
Channel Manager
Parental Lock
System Installation
The Low Power option lets you set the unit to
operate in low or standard power mode. Low
Power can be set to ‘On’ or ‘Off’.
Settings
Accessories
[Ok] -Select Exit
4 Use the
and the }| buttons to
select and change the ‘OSD & TV’
options as required.
OSD & TV
1 The ‘OSD & TV’ option will be selected. If
not, use the
buttons to select ‘it.
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Advanced features
06
Parental lock
4
5
A message will be displayed briefly
when the the password has been
updated, and then the window will
close. If unsuccessful, you will be
prompted to enter the password again.
The Parental Lock function in conjunction
with the Lock function in channel list,
allows you to control the content that may
be viewed on the TV; when set it will also
password protect the re-tune function.
Make sure you have noted the new
password if one has been set.
If you change the setting to Off, the
password must be entered to allow the
setting change. The password can be
changed when required.
DON’T FORGET! You will need to enter your
password when you want to run Factory
Reset, even when Parental Lock is Off.
1
Use the
and the }| buttons to
highlight ‘Parental Lock’ and then press
the OK button to display the Parental
Lock window.
Factory Default
This function resets all settings to the
factory default settings.
Parental Lock
On
To reset your Digital Box to the original
factory settings, select the ‘Factory
Default’ option in the menu.
1
Parental PIN
Old Password
New Password
Confirm New Password
Confirmation
?
Warning all settings and channels stored will
be erased?
No
Yes
0 - 9 [Ok] - Select
Exit
2
3
Select ‘Yes’ in the box that displays and
2
Use the }| buttons to set ‘Parental
PIN’ to On or Off. When you change this
setting, a password entry box asks for
the password. The change will only be
activated when the correct password
has been entered.
then press the OK button.
You will need to enter the correct
password in the password box when
prompted by the ‘Password’ box.
Password
To change your password,
1
Press the
button when you enter the
Parental Lock window.
2
3
New Password will be selected.
Enter the password using the numerical
buttons on the remote control.
Enter the new password in and then
again to confirm.
4
After the correct 4-digit password
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06
Advanced Features
has been entered your Digital Box will
reset all settings to the factory default
settings and will wait for you to press
the OK button to re-tune as ‘First Time
Installation’ (see page 6).
Information
The ‘Information’ window gives you
information about your Digital Box, see
below. It is useful to have this information
if you need to contact the call centre for
help.
Accessories
Information
This menu gives you access to the ‘Software
Upgrade’ and ‘Information’ functions.
: 5162v1.0
: A33ST10_17_0100
: GDB12XIT
: OFF
H/W VERSION
S/W VERSION
Model Number
Subtitle Status
Language Status
No of Channel
Transmitter Name
: English
S/W Upgrade via OTA
Channel Manager
: 53
Information
System Installation
: Tacolneston
Settings
Accessories
Exit
[Ok] -Select Exit
DON’T FORGET! The information shown
on your screen may differ to the one
shown above.
Software upgrade
Select ‘S/W Upgrade’ to search and install
new software if found. This function does
not affect your settings and stored channels.
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07
Re-tuning
Retuning your Digital Box
7
The re-tuning progress screen will be
displayed (below) which shows you
how many channels have been found
and saved. Scanning may take several
minutes to complete.
As digital switchover happens in your
region, and extra channels and services are
launched, you will need to retune your Digital
Box.
Tuning Menu
1 Press the MENU button.
Channels
13
BBC ONE
BBC TWO
ITV 1
BBC THREE
BBC FOUR
ITV3
2 Use the
Installation’.
buttons to select ‘System
SKY THREE
Auto scan
Channel Manager
System Installation
Settings
Accessories
Progress
17%
84%
Signal Strength
Exit
8
When finished, the following message
will be displayed briefly.
OK Exit
Information
i
Please Wait ...
3 Press the } button to select ‘Auto scan’.
9 The first channel in the channel list will
then be displayed. Its ‘Info’ banner will
also be displayed for a short time. Your
Digital Box has now been retuned.
4
5
Press the OK button.
When you see the warning popup
screen, select ‘YES’ using the the }|
buttons and then press the OK button.
Confirmation
?
Full Rescan/All channels will be deleted?
No
Yes
6
If ‘ Parental Lock has been set to ‘On’,
the ‘Password’ box will display. Enter the
password to continue.
Password
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08 Troubleshooting
Please note indoor aerial are not recommended for use with this product (this
includes loft aerials) otherwise you may experience problems with reception
or picture break ups on some channels.
Problem
Possible cause
What to do
Standby light not lit
Mains lead unplugged
Mains fuse blown
Check mains lead
Check fuse
No signal found
Aerial is disconnected
Check aerial lead
Aerial is damaged/misaligned
Out of digital signal area
Check aerial
Ensure that you are capable of receiving
Digital TV
No picture or sound
Tuned to digital teletext channel
Channel is scrambled
Switch to another channel
Scrambled channel
message
This Digital Box is not able to decode
scrambled channels
No response to remote control Digital Box is switched off
Handset not aimed correctly
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
Front panel obstructed
Remote batteries exhausted
Forgotten PIN code
Contact the helpline
You have moved your
TV and you find you are
no longer able to receive
digital channels
The aerial feed maybe sent through a
Try a signal booster or a direct feed from the
distribution system which can/may reduce aerial
the digital signal now received by the
Digital Box
Need extra help?
If you have a technical enquiry or a
problem with this Digital Box, just call
0871 230 1777
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Specifications
09
• RF input connector
(IEC-TYPE, IEC169-2, female)
Tuner and channel
• RF output connector
(IEC-TYPE, IEC169-2, male)
• Frequency range:
470MHz ~862MHz (UHF)
Decoder
MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818
MAX. 15Mbit/s
• Transport stream
• Profile level
• Input rate
MPEG-2 Main profile @main level
4:3/16:9 Switchable
• Video format
• Audio format
• Video output
MPEG Layer I & II, 32 / 44.1 / 48KHz
RGB, CVBS
Connection
• Main power cable
• Tuner
Fixed type
Aerial input
Twin scart
• Video
Power supply
AC 100 - 240V ~50/60Hz
MAX. 5W/standby <1W
• Input voltage
• Power consumption
IMPORTANT: Due to continual revision and improvements to our products design,
specifications are subject to change without notice.
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10
Electrical Information
This Digital Box 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. The plug
removed must be disposed of immediately. It must not be plugged into a supply socket as
this will be an electrical hazard. If the fuse needs to be replaced it must be of the same
rating and ASTA approved to BS1362. If the plug is changed, a fuse of the appropriate rating
must be fitted in the plug, adapter or at the distribution board. If the fuse in a moulded plug is
replaced, the fuse cover must be refitted before the appliance can be used.
Wiring Instructions
The supply cable will be either 2-core or 3-core. Follow the appropriate wiring instructions
given below. In both cases ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the
cable clamp.
3- Core plug
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the
2- Core plug
WARNING: Do not connect either wire
to the earth terminal.
terminal marked with the letter E, or by the earth symbol
or coloured green or green and yellow.
,
This symbol indicates that this 2-core appliance is
Class II and does not require an earth connection.
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter L or coloured red.
The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter L or coloured red.
Green & yellow
(Earth)
Fuse
Fuse
Blue
(Neutral)
Brown (Live)
Blue
(Neutral)
Brown (Live)
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Warnings
10
•Unqualified attempts to repair this Digital
Box will invalidate the warranty.
•Refer repairs to this Digital Box to a
qualified service personnel only.
•Do not disassemble this Digital Box.
•There are dangerous-voltage parts inside
that may cause electric shock even after
power is disconnected.
•Store your Digital Box in a clean, dry
environment.
•Unplug the Digital Box immediately if
it gets wet, and consult a servicing
technician.
Safety Tips
If smoke, abnormal noise or odour 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. Always contact the dealer for repairs.
Note
This manual contains for-reference-only
graphics and information that are subject to
change without notice.
WEEE
•Always unplug the Digital Box before
cleaning it.
•Wipe dust off the cabinet of the Digital Box
with a clean, dry and soft cloth.
•Do not place any objects on top of the
Digital Box.
•Avoid exposing your Digital Box directly to
sunlight or other heat sources.
•Put your Digital Box in a well-ventilated
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.
This appliance is labelled in
accordance with European Directive
2002/96/EG concerning used
electrical and electronic appliances
(waste electrical and electronic
equipment - WEEE). The guideline
determines the framework for
the return and recycling of used
appliances as applicable throughout
the EU.
•Do not use any cleaning solutions on this
Digital Box.
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Guarantee
This digital box is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. If there is
any defect due to faulty materials or workmanship, contact the Customer Helpline. Have your
receipt of purchase available.
The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:
• It is only valid within 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 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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How the Digital switchover may
affect you:
Television in the UK is going digital, bringing
us all more choice and new services.
Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012,
television services in the UK will go
When does switchover happen?
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Copeland switches on October 17, 2007
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 need
to re-tune during the switchover.
For re-tuning instructions for this Digital Box
please see page 17 of this instruction book.
The exact date you
switch depends on the
transmitter you are
served by. To check
when you switch,
go to Digital UK’s
postcode checker on
Check your ITV news
service or look at Te letext
page 106 to see what TV
region you’re in.
If you find you can’t receive the extra digital
channels, it may be because your area is
not covered by Freeview yet or that you
need an aerial upgrade.
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Visit us at digitaluk.co.uk call us on 0845 6 50 50 50
If you have any questions, please contact
your equipment supplier or call Digital UK
on 0845 6 50 50 50 or visit
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