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Goodmans GFSAT101SD Freesat overview
Number of problems: 6
Number of solved problems: 3
Number of unsolved problems: 3
Problem resolution: 50%
Compared to other pvr and hard disk recorders:
Goodmans GFSAT101SD Freesat: Likelihood of getting a solution
Ranking: 91st out of 118
Most likely to get a solution:
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Least likely to get a solution:
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Solved problem list for the Goodmans GFSAT101SD Freesat
(Click on a problem to see the solution)The unit has just frozen up. It keeps freezing and then shutting itself down.
Recordings keep failing. Sometimes when I record a programme, I get an error message and I lose the recording.
Picture keeps stuttering and is blocky and pixellated.
Unsolved problem list for the Goodmans GFSAT101SD Freesat
(Click on a problem to comment or help)There is a 'blip' on the sound about every 15 seconds or so. FreeSat claim that this isn't a problem caused by their platform but point the finger at the Goodmans SD Freesat decoder I am using. FreeSat suggest performing a factory reset on the decoder. Can anyone tell me how does one does that?
Goodmans seem incapable of answering their own website e-mails, so perhaps someone else can help.
I bought a used satbox on E-bay as back up to an existing one. The previous owner had entered a Yorkshire postcode, which I need to change to get local TV. I found the page that listed the settings, but the handset is unable to move the "arrows", so it will not allow me to go on to the appropriate line to change it. I can see nothing about this in the instructions. Any suggestions?
box after switching to auto standby will not now switch on with remote or manually
picture and sound breaks up occasionally. On info menu, signal strength and quality are highlighted and blank.
picture and sound breaks up occasionally. On info menu, signal strength and quality are highlighted and blank.
have lost sound on this box
Does not always record when tv is turned off.
TV is frozen on one channel and there is nothing I can do to change to another. none of buttons on the remote respond and switching TV on & off doesn't help. So what will?
Solutions for the Goodmans GFSAT101SD Freesat
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Problem: The unit has just frozen up. It keeps freezing and then shutting itself down.
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Solution 1: It can be extremely frustrating when this happens. Most of the time, there isn't much you can do other than turn it off and then on again, at the mains if the power button isn't responding.
However, there are a few things you can check to help prevent it in the future. Number one is check how hot it is. Freezing can happen when the unit isn't properly ventilated or is in a hot place. Make sure all the vents are uncovered and there is nothing on top of it.
You might also want to check for system updates.
Finally, you might consider turning the unit off and then on again regularly to reboot it. Freezing often occurs when it has been running for a long time, so once a week or so you could try to reboot it by switching it off and on. If you don't want to do this yourself, you might consider buying a timer switch to do this for you at a time you know you won't be using the machine, e.g. 4AM.
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Problem: Recordings keep failing. Sometimes when I record a programme, I get an error message and I lose the recording.
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Solution 1: Recordings fail for a number of reasons. If you schedule the recording and it records - but records the wrong thing - the box might be tuned to two different regions. Reset the channels and manually tune them if you suspect this to be the case.
If the unit is on a series record but has missed the programme, check the programme guide to see if future episodes are being recorded. It may have identified the programme as a different series for some reason, so set a series link on any future episodes that are not being recorded.
Other failed recordings can show a problem with the unit. One or two failed recordings do not necessarily mean that your unit has a fault - it could be due to a power cut or your box could have (unluckily!) frozen or crashed prior to the start of the programme.
However, if there are numerous failed recordings and it continues to occur even though you can watch TV OK, it sounds like a problem with the hard disk and this will need to be either repaired or replaced.
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Problem: Picture keeps stuttering and is blocky and pixellated.
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Solution 1: Check for loose cables and check your signal strength.
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