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 also has a reminder function so that you won’t miss your favourite programmes. Safety is important Use of any electrical equipment should be undertaken with care. Please read the safety section on pages 30 and 31 before using the Freeview+ Digital TV Recorder. This appliance is for household use only. Freeview+ digital TV recorders give you over 50 free channels that you can pause and record for no subscription. For more information on Digital Television and Freeview+, and to check reception in your area please visit A digital TV recorder lets you access the free digital channels that are broadcast in the UK. It uses a digital signal, received through your wideband aerial and lets you watch it through your existing television. What’s in the box? 3 OKRSUBSLOWSWAPBACKCH LISTINFO21 35468790TV/AVabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMENUGUIDEVOLLIBROKTEXTWIDEAUDEXITVOL+ VOL-CH - CH + Freeview+ Digital TV Recorder GDB1232DTR Freeview+ Digital TV RecorderQuick Start GuideWelcome to your new Freeview+ Digital TV RecorderThis guide will help you get started, and make most of the features on offer GDB1232DTR Freeview + Digital TV Recorder User GuideIMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future referenceOKR OKR Remote Control This User Guide Quick Start Guide 2 x AAA Batteries Other things you may need You will need a wideband rooftop aerial in order to get the best out of your Freeview+ Digital TV Recorder. See for more information. Contents 4 01 09 Your Digital TV Recorder.............5 Your remote control....................6 Connecting up............................7 Get Started................................8 Daily use..................................10 The programme guide window....................................14 Channel Organiser ...................16 The Library Window.................18 The settings menu...................20 Retune.....................................23 System information menu .......................................24 Help and Advice.......................25 Specifications and Guarantee...29 Warnings..................................30 Electrical Safety.......................31 02 10 03 11 04 12 05 13 06 14 15 07 08 01 5 Your Digital TV Recorder Front navigation Move up, down, left, right and OK Pause Pause live TV and advance playback one frame at a time RECORD Record live TV Standby Power On / Standby DISPLAY Play Playback recorded programmes Stop Stop the playback of a recorded programme Rear Power Cable TV and VCR Standard definition SCART outputs USB Factory upgrade connection RF IN from your rooftop aerial COAXIAL Digital audio out (for connection to a surround sound system) RF OUT to your TV RF input 02 6 Your Remote Control Remote Control standby Power On/Standby mute Turns the sound on and off SUBSLOWSWAPBACKCH LISTINFO21 35468790TV/AVabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMENUGUIDEVOLLIBROKTEXTWIDEAUDEXITREDGREENYELLOWBLUEVOL+ VOL-CH - CH + TV/AV Switches between TV and VCR scart 0 to 9 Selects channels and enters your PIN INFO Displays the Information bar CH LIST Opens the channel list menu GUIDE Opens the Programme Guide window LIB Opens the library screen where your recordings are stored MENU Opens the main menu screen RECORD Used to record a programme and scheduled recordings NAVIGATION Selects options in menu/ on screen displays OK Confirm selection in menu/on screen displays CH Channels up and down VOLUME Up and down PLAY/PAUSE STOP FAST FORWARD FAST REWIND SWAP Changes between current and previous channels SLOW SUB Turns subtitles on and off BACK Takes you back to the previous menu TEXT Displays digital text when available EXIT Exits screens and Menus AUDIO Changes the audio language when available WIDE Switches between 4:3 and 16:9 screen sizes COLOUR BUTTONS For interactive use and navigation of menus 03 7 Connecting up 1 Getting connected Connect the cable that comes from your aerial to the RF IN socket on the back of your digital TV recorder. Connect the RF cable between the RF OUT socket of your digital TV recorder and the RF IN socket of your TV (see illustration above). Connect the Scart lead between the TV Scart socket and your TV Scart socket. 04 8 Getting Started 2 Using 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. To use the remote control, simply direct it towards the front of the digital TV recorder and press the desired buttons. DON’T FORGET! When replacing the batteries make sure that you use the same size and type. 3 Plug in and switch on Connect the mains plug to the power socket and turn the power On. Switch your TV On. Press the STANDBY button on your remote control. 04 9 Getting Started 4...