High Definition

Digital Set Top Box

GSTB3103HD

The Gold Technical Support Line: 1902 215 259

Personal Product Support

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Introduction

Thank you for buying this Grundig product, which is designed to give you many years of trouble-free service.

You may already be familiar with using a similar unit, but please take time to read these instructions. They are designed to familiarize you with the unit’s many features and to ensure you get the very best from your purchase.

Safety is important

Your safety and the safety of others is important.

Please therefore, ensure you read the “Safety Instructions” before you operate this unit.

Warranty

In the unlikely event that your product fails to work normally, please call the below

Grundig warranty number for support.

Australia

Grundig Warranty: 1800 509 394

New Zealand

Grundig Warranty: 0800 450 259

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Table Of Contents

Introduction…………………………………………………………….……..1

Safety instructions………………………………………………………….. 3

About the Set-Top-Box………………………………………………………4

Front panel and rear panel illustration………………………………..…5

Front Panel……………………………………………………………………5

Rear Panel……………………………………………………………..……5

Remote control……………………………………………………………….6

Installing the batteries…………………………………………………………7

Connecting to equipments………………………………………….………..8

First time installation…………………………………………….………..11

Basic operations…………………………………………………….……..12

Main menu…………..………………………………………………….……..15

Menu Tree………..……..……………………………………………….……16

Installation…………………………………………………………………..17

Auto Scan…………………………………………………………………....17

Manual Scan………………………………………………………..……….17

Program edit…………..……………………………………………..……....19

System setup………………………………………………………….…….20

A/V Output Settings…………………………………………………..……..20

Local Time Setting………...………………………………………..………..20

System Information………..…………………………………………..……..20

Factory Default…………….………………………………………..……..20

User preferences……………………………………………………….....21

OSD Language…………………..……………………………………..……21

OSD Transparency……….………..……………………………………..…..21

CH Info Bar Time Out………………..…………………………………………21

Volume Bar Time Out…………………..………………………………………21

Parental Control……………………………………………………………22

Trouble shooting……………………………………………………..……23

Technical specifications…………………………………………………..24

Warranty………………………………………………………………………25

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Safety Instructions

• Always read the safety instructions carefully.

• Keep this User's Manual for future reference.

• Keep this equipment away from humidity.

• Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.

• Do not stand it on soft furnishings.

• If any of the following situation arises, get the equipment checked by a service technician:

- The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

- The equipment has been dropped and damaged.

- The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

- The equipment has not been working well or you cannot get it work according to User's

Manual.

Warning

• To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the cover or the back of the receiver.

• Do not block the ventilation holes of the device. Leave appropriate gap above and around it to allow for adequate ventilation.

• Do not place the device in an unventilated cabinet or on top of a unit which emits heat.

Copyright Statement

No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form by any means without the prior written permission. Other trademarks or brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Disclaimer

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damage.

This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to any liquids or extreme heat.

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About the Set Top Box

This DVB-T TV Receiver is a Free-To-Air digital terrestrial receiver, allowing you to access all free-to-air digital terrestrial TV channels and radio broadcasts on your TV set. Its digital reception covers VHF & UHF band. Compared with the analog TV programs, digital TV programs eliminate the noise and interference but offer high quality video and audio. An on-screen initial installation guide is provided so that you can easily start to enjoy watching the programs. In addition, a fully featured remote control is included that offers you access to every feature with a simple press of a button.

Main Features

- Fully compliant with Australian DVB-T standards

- Full MPEG2 ISO/IEC 13818 transport stream compliant audio/video decoding

- Bandwidth of 7MHz supported

- COFDM demodulator

- Automatic/manual channel search

- Channel edit, moving and deletion

- Parental lock control

- EPG (Electronic Program Guide) and teletext function (where available)

- RS-232 serial port for software upgrade

- Tuner RF in/loop through

- Dolby R Digital 5.1 Channel Surround Sound

- Component/S-Video/Digital Audio via coaxial & optical output

- HDMI output

- Full function remote control

Package Contents

Before installation, please check the items of the package. The package should contain the following items:

1. Digital Set Top Box receiver………………………x 1 pcs

2. Remote control…………………………………….x 1 pcs

3. AA size battery for the remote control…………..x 2 pcs

4. Instruction manual………………………………… x 1 pcs

5. YPbPr cable………………………………………..x 1 pcs

6. CVBS cable………………………………………..x 1 pcs

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Front panel and rear panel illustration

Front Panel

①

① POWER To turn the Stand-by mode ON/OFF.

Rear Panel

① ANT IN To connect the antenna here.

② LOOP OUT To connect a RF signal from the STB to either the RF Input jack (antenna) on your VCR or to the antenna input of your TV.

③ HDMI video output used to connect to your HDMI device.

④ OPTICAL/COAXIAL Digital audio output.

⑤ S-VIDEO Y/C output for a S-VHS or Hi-Fi Video Recorder.

⑥ AUDIOL/R Audio output to connect to your TV.

⑦ YPbPr High definition video output to connect to your TV.

⑧ VIDEO CVBS output to connect to your TV.

⑨ VGA Video output to connect a VGA display monitor.

⑩ RS-232 Serial port for software upgrade.

⑪ POWER Switch ON/OFF.

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Remote control

1.

POWER

To turn the Stand-by mode

ON/OFF.

2. Numeric buttons (0-9) To select a channel by direct number input.

3.

SUBT

To switch the close caption ON/OFF.

4. FAV

To access and exit the favourite program list.

5. EPG To provide the user with TV programming information.

6. MENU

To enter into the main menu, Press again to exit to previous menu.

7. PAGE +/- To move the page up (+) and page down (-)

8. OUTPUT

To switch the output mode of HD between YPbPr and VGA.

9. EDIT To edit the properties of the current program.

10. ▲▼ To change the program upward / downward.

11. AUDIO To display the Audio info of the selected program.

12. Colour keys

To assist in the operation of the unit.

13. HELP The function of this button is not available on this model.

14. RECALL

To return to view the previous program.

15. MUTE To mute or recover the sound of the receiver.

16.

TTX

To switch the teletext service ON/OFF.

17. INFO

To display the current program information.

18. EXIT To cancel operation or exit the menu directly.

19. CH+/ To change the program upward / downward.

20.

FORMAT

To switch the different resolution (1080i, 720P, 576P supported).

21. ASPECT

To toggle among 16:9 full screen, 16:9 letter box, 4:3 full screen, 4:3 letter box, 4:3 panscan.

22. ◀▶ To control the level of the volume.

23.

OK

To confirm the selected menu item / to open the program list.

24. TV/RADIO

To switch the program between TV and Radio.

25. PAUSE To pause the current program when pressed and continue playing the program at its current point when pressed again.

26.

SIGNAL

To show the quality / level of signal.

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Installing the batteries

Remove the battery cover from the remote control and put two AA size batteries inside the compartment.

The diagram inside the battery compartment shows the correct way to install the batteries.

Caution:

1. Keep batteries out of children’s reach.

2. Don’t attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or throw the batteries into the fire.

3. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Never mix new and old batteries or batteries of a different type.

4. If you don’t intend to use the remote controller for an extended period, remove the batteries to prevent possible leakage and corrosion.

5. Do not drop, apply shock or step on the remote control.

6. Do not spill water on the remote control.

Note:

If the receiver does not operate when operating the remote control from a close range, you need to replace the batteries.

Using the Remote Control

1. To use the remote control, point it towards the front of the digital set top box.

2. The remote control has a range of up to 7 metres from the set top box at an angle of up to 60 degrees.

3. The remote control will not operate if its path is blocked.

Note:

Sunlight or very bright light will decrease the sensitivity of the remote control.

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Connecting to equipments

How to get good reception

• In general you are not required to change the existing antenna. However if your antenna is not in good condition you should consider replacing them to ensure uninterrupted digital television viewing.

• Viewers in areas of poor analog reception may need specialists’ advice about antenna requirements for digital reception in their area.

• It’s recommended that viewers use quad shielded cable from the antenna to the television.

Connections to a TV

There are several ways of connecting your STB receiver to the TV and Hi-Fi System. For high definition viewing your TV must support either 576p, 720p, 1080i resolution. Also the connection between the STB receiver and TV must be YPbPr component, VGA, or HDMI.

Other connection will provide standard definition viewing.

Warning

Please switch OFF the mains power before plugging or unplugging connection cables, otherwise, it may damage this receiver!

Connect the STB receiver via Video/S-Video and Audio

(for standard definition viewing)

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Connecting to equipments

Connect the STB receiver via YPbPr output and Audio output

(for high definition viewing)

Connect the STB receiver via VGA output and Audio output

(for high definition viewing)

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Connecting to equipments

Connect the receiver via HDMI output (for high definition viewing)

Audio connections via Optical/Coaxial/Mixed Audio L/R Output

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First time installation

Note: Be sure to turn on the main power at the rear of your receiver before using the receiver.

After all the connections have been made properly, switch on your TV. Make sure the receiver is connected to the mains and press Power to switch the receiver on. If you are using the receiver for the first time or restored to factory default, a First Time Installation menu will be displayed to guide you through the initial setup to set the time zone, the daylight saving, the TV screen type and scan channels.

Use the remote controller to finish the setup.

When finished the scanning, all active channels found will be stored automatically. The last found channel will be viewed. (In case you want to stop the scanning, press the EXIT key to exit. The channels already found will be stored.)

Now you are ready to watch digital terrestrial TV channels and radio broadcasts.

In case you skip the First Time Installation screen, you can press MENU key to bring up the main menu (please refer to page 15 for operation guidance).

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Basic operations

Switch program

1. Press the NUMERIC keys (0~9) on the remote control to select the channel number you want.

2. Press the ▲▼ key on the remote control or the front panel to change the available channels upward/downward.

3. Press the RECALL key to view the previous channel selected.

Volume control

1. Press the ◀▶ key on the remote control or front panel to adjust the volume. The following volume bar will appear on screen.

Mute

1. Press the MUTE key to temporarily stop the sound.

2. To cancel mute, press the MUTE key again or press◀▶key.

Freezing picture

1. Press PAUSE key to pause current program and the pause icon will appear on screen.

2. To cancel pause and continue to play, press again the PAUSE key and the pause icon will disappear.

Change an audio language and audio mode

Press the AUDIO key on the remote control to select the audio control menu, press the

◀▶ ,▲▼ and OK keys to select an audio language you want. Press EXIT key to exit the menu.

NOTE: the Languages depend on the program providers.

Change screen aspect

Press Aspect key to switch screen aspect mode (16:9 full screen, 16:9 letter box, 4:3 full screen, 4:3 letter box, 4:3 panscan).

Change video resolution

Press Format key to set the video resolution mode (1080i, 720P, 576P).

NOTE: this receiver is default set to 1080i.

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Basic operations

Change video output mode

Press OUTPUT key to select the matched video monitor between YPbPr and VGA.

Change TV/Radio mode

Press TV/Radio key to change the program list mode between TV and Radio.

View program info

1. Press INFO key to view the detailed information of current program.

2. Press INFO/ EXIT to exit view.

Subtitle

Press SUBT key to switch subtitle on/off.

NOTE:

the subtitle depends on the program providers.

Teletext service

1. Press TTX key to open a teletext page (if the teletext is transmitted).

2. Press EXIT key again or press EXIT key to close the teletext.

View signal info

1. Press SIGNAL key to view the signal level and quality of the current program.

2. Press EXIT or SIGNAL key to exit.

Quick edit of current program

1. Press EDIT key to show the edit mode.

2. Press ◀▶ to select the desired option.

3. Press OK key to confirm.

4. Press OK key again to cancel.

5. Press EXIT or EDIT key to exit the menu.

There are 6 options available for your quick edit.

To skip current program

To lock/unlock current program

Favorite list 4

Favorite list 3

Favorite list 2

Favorite list 1

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Basic operations

EPG (Electric Program Guide)

1. Press EPG key to view the EPG information that are provided by the content providers.

2. Press ▲▼ key to view the event information such as event name, event time.

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3. Press key to view the detailed information of the current event.

4. Press RED key to view the event information of the next day, press BLUE key view the event information of the previous day.

5. Press EPG key again or press EXIT key to exit the menu.

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Main menu

This section guides you to walk through of all options on the Menu screen.

Navigation in the main menu

1. Press MENU key to bring up the main menu or return previous.

2. Press ▲▼ key to move upward/down to the desired sub menu.

3. Press OK key to enter into the sub menu you select.

4. Press EXIT key to exit the main menu.

The main menu is divided into 4 sections, please refer to the menu tree in the next page.

Installation

Program Edit

System Setup

User Preferences

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Main menu

Menu Tree

Installation

Scan selected channels

Auto scan

Program Edit

Edit FAV

Browse

Lock

Skip

Delete

Rename

Move

System Setup

A/V setting

Local time setting

System information

Factory default

User Preference

OSD Language

OSD Transparency

CH info bar time out

Volume bar time out

Parental control

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Installation

Auto Scan

1. Go to Main menu > Installation.

2. Press BLUE key to auto scan all the channels.

3. Press EXIT key if you want to stop during the auto scan.

Manual Scan

1. Go to Main menu > Installation.

2. Press ▲▼ to select the channels you want to scan.

Press ◀▶ key to page up/down.

3. Press OK key to select the channel, press again to cancel your selection. If the channel is selected, an icon “YES” will appear.

4. Repeat step 2, 3 to select other channels.

5. Press RED key to start scanning the selected channels.

6. Press EXIT key if you want to stop during the scan.

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Program edit

NOTE: If there is no program stored, you can not access the edit menu.

Edit Favourite

1. Go to Main menu > Program edit > TV or Radio list.

2. Press YELLOW key to show the favorite list and then press ▲▼ key to select the desired favorite list, press OK key to enter favorite edit mode.

3. Press ▲▼ key to select the program you desired.

4. Press OK key to add the program to the favorite list you selected, a FAV icon will appear.

5. Press OK key again to cancel this operation, the

FAV icon will disappear.

6. Press EXIT key to exit all menu or press MENU to return to the previous menu

Lock Program

1. Go to Main menu > Program edit > TV or Radio list.

2. Press RED key to show a list of Edit modes. Press

▲▼ key to select the lock item.

3. Press OK key to enable the lock function.

4. Press ▲▼ key to select a program you desired, and press OK key to lock this program. A lock icon will appear.

5. Press OK key again to cancel the operation. The lock icon will disappear.

6. Press EXIT key to exit all menu or press MENU to return to the previous menu.

Skip Program

1. Go to Main menu > Program edit > TV or Radio list.

2. Press RED key to show a list of Edit modes. Press

▲▼ key to select the Skip item.

3. Press OK key to enable the Skip function.

4. Press ▲▼ key to select a program you desired, and press OK key to Skip this program. A skip icon will appear.

5. Press OK key again to cancel the operation. The skip icon will disappear.

6. Press EXIT key to exit all menu or press MENU to return to the previous menu.

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Program edit

Delete Program

1. Go to Main menu > Program edit > TV or Radio list.

2. Press RED key to show a list of Edit modes. Press

▲▼ key to select the delete item.

3. Press OK key to enable the delete function.

4. Press ▲▼ key to select the program you dislike, and press OK key to mark this program. A cut icon will appear.

5. Press OK key again to cancel the operation. The cut icon will disappear.

6. Press EXIT key to exit all menu or press MENU to return to the previous menu.

Rename

1. Go to Main menu > Program edit > TV or Radio list.

2. Press RED key to show a list box of all Edit modes. Press ▲▼ key to select the

Rename item.

3. Press OK key to enable the rename function.

4. Press ▲▼ to select a program you want to rename, and press OK key to enter the

Name Edit Menu. A keyboard will show on the screen.

5. Press ▲▼ ◀▶ to select the letters and press OK key to confirm. Press YELLOW key to save and quit, press GREEN key to delete unwanted letters.

6. Press EXIT key to exit all menu or press MENU to return to the previous menu.

Move Program

1. Go to Main menu > Program edit > TV or Radio list.

2. Press RED key to show a list of Edit modes. Press

▲▼ key to select the move item.

3. Press OK key to enable the move function.

4. Press ▲▼ key to select a program you want to move, and press OK key.

5. Press NUMERIC key to set a new position number for the selected program.

6. Press OK key to confirm, the selected program will be moved to the new position.

7. Press EXIT key to exit all menu or press MENU to return to the previous menu.

Switch TV/Radio list

Press BLUE key to switch between the TV channel list and the radio channel list.

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System setup

A/V Output Settings

1. Go to Main menu > System setup > A/V output setting.

2. Press ▲▼ key to select the options: Resolution,

Video output, Screen aspect, Audio output. And press

OK

to enter submenu of selected option.

3. Press ▲▼ key to select the item you want to set, and press OK key to confirm.

4. Press EXIT key to exit all menu or press MENU to return to the previous menu. Resolution supported:

1080i, 720P, 576P Video output supported: YPbPr,

VGA. Screen aspect supported: 4:3 Letter box, 16:9

Letter box, 4:3 Full, 16:9 Full and 4:3 Panscan.

Audio output supported: MPEG, AC-3 PCM, AC-3 CD

Local Time Setting

1. Go to Main menu > System setup > Local Time

Setting.

2. Press ▲▼ key to select the options: Time zone,

Daylight saving, and press OK key to enter submenu of selected option.

3. Press ▲▼ key to select the item that you want to set, and press OK key to confirm.

4. Press EXIT key to exit all menu or press MENU to return to the previous menu.

System Information

1. Go to Main menu > System setup > System Information.

2. Press OK key to view the software/hardware Information of this receiver.

Factory Default

1. Go to Main menu > System setup > Factory default.

2. Press OK key and input the correct the PIN code and press OK key again to confirm your selection, the factory default data will be loaded.

NOTE: Factory default PIN is “0000”.

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User preferences

OSD Language

Go to Main menu > User preferences >OSD language.

Only English is supported for this receiver.

OSD Transparency

1. Go to Main menu > User preferences >OSD

Transparency.

2. Press ▲▼ key to select the OSD Transparency option, and press OK key to enter submenu.

3. Press ▲▼ key to select the transparency value that you desire (4 transparency modes are available:

30%, 50%, 75%, 100%), and press OK key to confirm.

4. Press EXIT key to exit all menu or press MENU to return to the previous menu.

CH Info Bar Time Out

1. Go to Main menu > User preferences >CH Info Bar Time Out.

2. Press ▲▼ key to select the CH Info Bar Time Out option, and press OK key to enter submenu.

3. Press ▲▼ key to select the timeout that you desired (4 timeout modes are available: 1 second, 3 second, 5 second, 10 second), and press OK key to confirm.

4. Press EXIT key to exit all menu or press MENU to return to the previous menu.

Volume Bar Time Out

1. Go to Main menu > User preferences >Volume Bar Time Out.

2. Press ▲▼ key to select the Volume Bar Time Out option, and press OK key to enter submenu.

3. Press ▲▼ key to select the timeout that you desired (4 timeout modes are available: 1 second, 3 second, 5 second, 10 second), and press OK key to confirm.

4. Press EXIT key to exit all menu or press MENU to return to the previous menu.

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User preferences

Parental Control

1. Go to Main menu > User preferences >Parental control.

2. Press ▲▼ key to select the Parental Control option, and press OK key and input the correct the

PIN code to enter the submenu.

1. Parental Rating

To set the rating level.

There are up to 8 levels are available.

ALL: All programs are blocked

G: General

PG: Parental guidance

M:

Mature audience, 15+ year old

MA:

Mature adult audience 15+ year old

AV:

Adult audience, strong violence, 15+ year old

R:

Restricted, 18+ year old

None:

No program is blocked.

2. Installation Menu

To lock/unlock the Installation Menu

3. Channel Edit Menu

To lock/unlock the Channel Edit Menu

4. Setup Menu

To lock/unlock the Setup Menu

5. User preferences Menu

To lock/unlock the User preferences Menu

6. Change Password

To modify the user’s password

NOTE:

Factory default password is “0000”.

If you forgot your password, please input the override code 7710 to unlock.

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Trouble shooting

If you experience problems with this receiver or its installation, in the first instance please read carefully the relevant sections of this User Manual and this Troubleshooting section.

Problem

Display on front panel not lit

No signal found

No picture or sound

Possible cause

Main lead unplugged

Main fuse blown

Aerial is disconnected

Aerial is damaged/misaligned

Out of digital signal area

What to do

Check mains lead

Check fuse

Check aerial lead

Check aerial

Check with dealer

Program not broadcasting now Retune to another channel

Aerial may not be compatible Check aerial Mosaic blocks in picture or picture freezes

Scrambled channel message

Forgotten channel lock code

No response to remote control

Channel is scrambled

Receiver off

Handset not aimed correctly

Front panel obstructed

Remote control batteries are inserted incorrectly

Handset batteries exhausted

Select an alternative channel

Use the override code”7710” to unlock

Plug in and turn on receiver

Aim handset at front panel

Check for obstructions

Check batteries direction

Replace remote control batteries

Try a direct feed from the antenna

After moving the receiver to another room, find can’t receive the digital reception

The aerial feed may come through a distribution system which may reduce the digital signal now received by the receiver

Warning: If this doesn’t work, contact a qualified repair technician, never attempt to repair the receiver yourself.

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Technical specifications

Item Specification

Tuner Frequency Range

Input Impedance

VHF: 174MHz to 230MHz

UHF: 470MHz to 862MHz

75Ohms unbalanced

Demodulation

Connectors

Signal Input Level -78~-25dbm

Bandwidth 7MHz

Demodulator COFDM

OFDM Modulation

Packed Carries

Guard Interval

RF IN

2K, 8K FFT, SFN and MFN

2K/8K

1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32

IEC 169-2 female connector

RF Loop Through

Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr

L/R

IEC 165-2 male connector

RCA for component video output

RCA, Analog audio output

Power supply

Coaxial RCA, for SPDIF digital audio output

RS-232 DB-9 male serial port, for software upgrade

Input 100-240V~50/60Hz

Display

Decoding

Others

Decoder Module

Resolution

Aspect Ratio

Compliance

Sound Mode

PAL

1920X1080i, 1280X720p,

720X576p, 720X576i

4:3(Letterbox, full), 16:9,Panscan

MP@HL

I&II

ETSI EN 300 744 DVB-T Compliance

Right, Left, Stereo

Size 360*235*43mm

Weight (Net) 1.8kg

* Specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

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Warranty

Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. This product is warranted for any defect in materials or workmanship for one year after the original date of purchase. This product is for normal domestic and office use only. This warranty does not cover damage from misuse or neglect, accidental damage, vermin infestation, excessive voltages such us lightning or power surges or any alternation that affects the performance or reliability of the product.

In the unlikely event that your product fails to work normally, please contact the Grundig

Warranty 1800 509 394 (Australia) or 0800 450 259 (New Zealand) and have your receipt of purchase on hand.

This warranty is subject to the following provisions:

● It is only valid within boundaries of the country of purchase;

● The product must be correctly assembled and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in the manual;

● This product must be used solely for domestic purposes;

● The warranty does not cover accidental damage;

● The warranty will be rendered invalid if the product is resold or has been damaged by inexpert repair;

● The manufacturer disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damaged.

This warranty is in addition to, and does not diminish, your statutory or legal rights.

PO BOX 6287

Silverwater NSW 1811 www.grundig.net.au

Grundig Warranty: 1800 509 394 Australia

Grundig Warranty: 0800 450 259 New Zealand

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PO BOX 6287

Silverwater NSW 1811 www.grundig.net.au

ver.1 14-APR-2008