YuppTV Internet TV Box User Manual
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Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................................ 9 1.1 About the Product.......................................................................................................... 9 1.2 Document Conventions ............................................................................................... 11 2. The Complete YuppTV Package ......................................................... 12 3. Installation ..........................
7.3.2.1 7.3.3 Video ..................................................................................................................................... 34 7.3.3.1 7.3.4 Watching Videos ........................................................................................................... 35 Pictures.................................................................................................................................. 35 7.3.4.1 7.4 Listening to Music ..................................
11.1 Video on Demand........................................................................................................ 50 11.1.1.1 Rent (Download) Videos ............................................................................................... 50 11.1.1.2 Video Renting Options .................................................................................................. 50 11.1.1.3 Watching Videos .........................................................................................
Table of Figures Figure 1 Connection using RCA Cable ....................................................................................................... 15 Figure 2 Connection using the S-Video Cable ............................................................................................ 15 Figure 3 Connection using the HDMI Cable ............................................................................................... 16 Figure 4 Connection using the Wired Ethernet ...........................
Figure 34 Advanced Wired Network Connections ...................................................................................... 64 Figure 35 Advanced Wireless Network Connection ................................................................................... 66 Figure 36 My Account Page ........................................................................................................................
List of Tables Table 1 Availability of Videos ...................................................................................................................... 10 Table 2 YuppTV Internet TV Box Package - Supplied Accessories ........................................................... 12 Table 3 YuppTV Internet TV Box Package - Optional Accessories ........................................................... 13 Table 4 Interpreting the YuppTV Internet TV Box Indicators ...................................
YuppTV Internet Box 1. Introduction 1.1 About the Product Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of The YuppTV Internet TV Box! Your YuppTV Internet TV Box delivers video content via broadband to television set (TV) without the use of a personal computer (PC). The YuppTV Internet TV Box enables you to view programs of your choice on your TV. Thus YuppTV Internet TV Box provides an ultimate experience that allows you to view, download, and store your favorite videos on the YuppTV Internet TV Box.
YuppTV Internet Box The YuppTV Service provides access to a wide variety of videos. These videos are available for Rent or for viewing (Watch). Availability of videos for Rent or for Watch is displayed on the screen, when a video is selected. A video available for Rent can be downloaded on your YuppTV Internet TV Box for future play whereas Watch allows you to stream and play the video directly on your TV.
YuppTV Internet Box 1.2 Document Conventions The document conventions used in this user manual are as listed below: Important information is given under note. Example: Note: Power off the YuppTV Internet TV Box while connecting it to TV. The keys on the remote as well as all menu options that appear on the YuppTV Internet TV Box screen are written in bold font. Example1: Press INFO key available on the remote to get the progress bar. Example 2: From home page, select Channels.
YuppTV Internet Box 2. The Complete YuppTV Package Before installing the YuppTV Internet TV Box, ensure that you have received all the supplied accessories listed below. If any item is damaged or missing, kindly contact place of purchase immediately. The following table displays accessories supplied by default when you buy the YuppTV Internet TV Box.
YuppTV Internet Box The following table displays optional accessories that need to be purchased separately.
YuppTV Internet Box 3. Installation This section covers the prerequisites for connecting the YuppTV Internet TV Box and procedures of connecting the YuppTV Internet TV Box. 3.1 Requirements for Getting Started Before connecting the YuppTV Internet TV Box, ensure that you have: The complete YuppTV package. A TV set and a broadband connection Identify a suitable location to place the YuppTV Internet TV Box — within the proximity of your TV and the home router. Note: A broadband speed of 1.
YuppTV Internet Box 3.2.1 Using RCA Cable Figure 1 Connection using RCA Cable Note: Before starting the connection, switch off the YuppTV Internet TV Box but the TV may remain switched on. 1. Connect the RCA Cable as follows: I. Connect the black connector of the RCA cable to the “AV Out” port on the YuppTV Internet TV Box, and the yellow connector to the “Video In” port on your TV. II. Connect the red and white connectors to the “Audio In” port on your TV. 2.
YuppTV Internet Box I. Connect the black connector of the RCA cable to the “AV Out” port on the YuppTV Internet TV Box. II. Connect the red and white connectors to the “Audio In” port on your TV. 2. Connect one end of the S-Video Cable to the socket on the YuppTV Internet TV Box and the other end to the socket on the TV. 3. Locate the power socket on the back of your YuppTV Internet TV Box. 4. Insert one end of the power adapter cord into the YuppTV Internet TV Box power socket.
YuppTV Internet Box 3.3 Broadband Connection YuppTV Internet TV Box can be connected to broadband in two ways as mentioned below: Wired connection Wireless connection 3.3.1 Wired Connection This section provides steps to establish a wired connection Figure 4 Connection using the Wired Ethernet 1. Before starting the connection, switch off the YuppTV Internet TV Box. 2. Locate the Ethernet socket at the back panel of the YuppTV Internet TV Box. 3.
YuppTV Internet Box 1. Before starting the connection, switch off the YuppTV Internet TV Box. 2. Connect the USB wireless device to any one of the USB slots on the YuppTV Internet TV Box. 3. Refer to the section Wireless Network Connection for establishing the network. 4. Power on the YuppTV Internet TV Box. The YuppTV home page appears on the screen. 4.
YuppTV Internet Box 4.2 YuppTV Internet TV Box Remote Control This section explains the functions of the keys on the remote control. Each key on the remote control has an associated image for quick recognition and ease of use.
YuppTV Internet Box Key No Remote Key Name 5 MENU 6 INFO 7/8 + / - Page/Zoom 9 SEARCH Functions Display menu options for the current screen. Playback options (Navigate to previous/next video, fast-forward, rewind, pause/play, zoom in/zoom out) for the currently playing media title. Used to zoom in /zoom out in playback mode. In other pages used as Page up/Page down keys. Provide a context sensitive relevant search for a media title. Switch on /off the YuppTV Internet TV Box.
YuppTV Internet Box 5. YuppTV Internet TV Box Displays This section elaborates how to watch videos listed under various categories and what options are available while viewing these videos. 5.1 Video List Display This section will assist you to identify and understand the various regions in the Video List. Each region and its screen location are shown in figure below: Figure 8 Video List Display Page title - Displays the title of the page.
YuppTV Internet Box 5.2 Message display - Displays messages relevant to an action or selection. And also displays the error and the help messages generated while using the YuppTV Internet TV Box. Video Playback Options / Info Options The Video Playback option allows you to play a video at your convenience. The Video Playback option provides the flexibility to view a video at your pace. 5.2.
YuppTV Internet Box Figure 9 Video Playback Options 5.2.2 Video Playback Options When a Video Stops Playing If a video stops abruptly while viewing, the UI window displays the options shown in the following table. Navigate to the option of your choice and press OK. Options Description Resumes playing the video from the point it paused. Resume Play from Beginning Plays the video from the beginning.
YuppTV Internet Box 5.3 Soft Keypad While searching for a video you will see the soft keypad as shown in figure below. This is an example of a video search in progress. Based on the selection the screen may change accordingly. Figure 10 Soft Keypad The table below lists keys and uses of soft keypad Key Name Alphanumeric Keypad Uses To enter a search string. DEL To delete the last character entered in the search box. CLR To clear the search string entered in the search box.
YuppTV Internet Box Key Name Uses To display more symbols needed to enter a string. MORE Alphabet keys To enter letters from the alphabet Numeric Keys To enter numbers from the numeric keys alphabet Special Keys To enter special characters such as @, &,%, etc. Table 7 Description of Soft Keypad Note: The number of videos searched is displayed below the search box. The list of videos searched is displayed on the right side of the Soft Keypad.
YuppTV Internet Box 6. YuppTV Internet TV Box Home Page When powered on, the YuppTV Internet TV Box Home page is displayed with various features and options Figure 11 YuppTV Internet TV Box Home Page As shown in the above figure, the features available on home page are as follows: My Collection YouTube Popular Websites Video Search Movies Live Internet TV Settings Each of the above features on the home page is described in detail in the following sections.
YuppTV Internet Box 7. My Collection My Collection lists videos that you have recently accessed, Bookmarked, downloaded, or rented through your YuppTV Internet TV Box. The videos listed are in the descending order with the last accessed or bookmarked video appearing at the top of the list. The options in My Collection are listed below: Browse USB Disk Rented Videos Home Network My Channels Bookmarks Recently Played Note: These options may vary based on the YuppTV service offerings.
YuppTV Internet Box 7.1 Browse USB Disk The YuppTV Internet TV Box enables media contents on your USB disk to be watched on your wide screen TV. The USB disk also acts as storage to download and store the rented videos from YuppTV service and CinemaNow videos. To view the contents of a USB disk: 1. Insert the USB disk into one of the USB slots provided on your YuppTV Internet TV Box. 2.
YuppTV Internet Box Figure 13 Viewing a video saved on to a USB disk Note: Users can view only the media file formats that the YuppTV Internet TV Box supports.
YuppTV Internet Box 7.2 Rented Videos This option displays all the videos that are downloaded or accessed on the YuppTV Internet TV Box. The videos listed in Rented Videos are downloaded or streamed from movie channels upon completion of payment. Videos are automatically deleted from the list upon expiration. Renting of videos allows you to download and store your favorite videos on the external USB disk connected to YuppTV Internet TV Box.
YuppTV Internet Box 7.3 Home Network This is a key feature of YuppTV Internet TV Box that enables you to share and enjoy the digital media stored in your PC on a wide screen TV. The digital media includes Music, Video, and Photos. You can also set and play music during photo slideshows. Figure 15 Home Network You can use any Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) compliant Media Server like Windows Media Player to serve the digital contents to the YuppTV Internet TV Box.
YuppTV Internet Box 7.3.1 To Share Videos using Windows Media Player Sharing videos on Windows Media Player is explained in this section. To turn on media sharing follow the steps below: 1. Run Windows Media Player on your PC. 2. Click the arrow below the Library tab, and then click Media Sharing. Figure 16 Media Sharing 3. In the Media Sharing dialog box, select the Share my media check box as shown in the following figure. Figure 17 Share My Media 4.
YuppTV Internet Box 7.3.2 Music Music lists the choices to access the music tracks available in your PC. The options are listed with the number of tracks available. You can search for a specific track stored in your PC. When you navigate to a source of your choice, the UI displays a list of music tracks on the left side and related details of the track on the right side. These musical tracks can be played in the background while viewing a slideshow. 7.3.2.
YuppTV Internet Box provides details about the track such as its category, album, title, the duration of the track and a timer showing time lapsed. During music play, press MENU key of the remote to return to the YuppTV Internet TV Box home page and to search for a track on your PC. 7.3.3 Video Video lists the choices to access the videos available in your PC. The options are listed along with the number of videos available. You can search for a specific video stored in your PC.
YuppTV Internet Box 7.3.3.1 Watching Videos This feature enables you to view the videos stored in your PC. The videos can be viewed by various options under Videos such as Albums - Lists video albums available in your personal collection. All Videos - Lists the videos available in your personal collection. During the video play, press Menu key to return to YuppTV Internet TV Box home page or to search for a video. 7.3.4 Pictures Photos enable you to access and view the photos available on your PC.
YuppTV Internet Box 7.4 My Channels This option displays videos added to My channels while using the Live Internet TV channels on the YuppTV Internet TV Box. Listed videos provide details about the Channel title, date, time of adding. My Channels list channels in chronologically descending order. The channel with the recent date and time appears at the top of the list. The list of channels appears on the left side of the UI whereas the right side displays an image associated with the selected channel. 7.
YuppTV Internet Box You can create bookmarks anytime while using the features of YuppTV Internet TV Box. A bookmark can also be created for the search string used for searching a video through YuppTV Internet TV Box. To bookmark a video, follow the steps given below: 4. Select a video of your choice. 5. Press MENU key available on the remote. 6. Using the YuppTV remote navigate and select Bookmark this video. Selected video gets bookmarked. To play the bookmarked video, select bookmarks from My Collection.
YuppTV Internet Box Table 12 Recently Played Menu Options 8. YouTube YouTube is the most popular video sharing Website on the Internet. It enables you to upload, view, and share videos with other YouTube users. The YouTube feature available on YuppTV Internet TV Box enables you to perform all the YouTube activities using your TV instead of using the PC. YuppTV Internet TV Box enables you to access your YouTube account and enjoy the options provided by YouTube.
YuppTV Internet Box Video Feature Features Most Viewed Most Viewed displays the list of the most viewed videos on the YouTube Website. This list is based on the number of views for a video. The videos are listed in a descending order with the most viewed video placed on the top of the list. Most Recent Most Recent lists the most recently uploaded videos to YouTube Website. This enables you to view the latest entries available on YouTube.
YuppTV Internet Box 8.2 YouTube Playback The Video Playback option allows you to play a YouTube video at your convenience. To view the playback options while watching a video, press INFO on the remote. (To know more about playback options refer section 5.2) 8.2.1 YouTube playback Menu Options During YouTube playback, press MENU option available on the remote to perform the following task. Options Description Related Videos Displays list of related videos on a video listing page.
YuppTV Internet Box 8.3 Searching for YouTube Videos This option enables you to search for a specific video on the YouTube Website. You can use this option when you want to watch a YouTube video of your choice. It lists videos that match the string of characters entered in the search box. 8.3.1 To Search a Video in YouTube 1. From home page, select YouTube. 2. From theYouTube list, select search. Soft key pad appears. 3. Using the soft keypad enter the search string.
YuppTV Internet Box 8.4 YouTube Login This option enables you to access your existing YouTube user account. Before continuing to access your YouTube account using YuppTV Internet TV Box, ensure that the account is created using a PC. YuppTV Internet TV Box can remember up to 4 user names with the option to remember the password(s). Using Login you can access your customized options on the YouTube such as My Subscription, My Playlist, My Favorites, and My Uploads.
YuppTV Internet Box Figure 19 Login - Add Account 8.4.2 Removing an Account Remove Account enables you to remove your YouTube user account from the YuppTV Internet TV Box. However, you can login to these accounts through the PC. The steps below help you to remove the user accounts that are neither required on the YuppTV Internet TV Box nor valid on the YouTube Website: 1. From home page, select YouTube. 2. From the YouTube list, select Login. 3. Using navigation key, select Remove Account. 4. Press OK.
YuppTV Internet Box 8.4.4 Changing YouTube User Account Change User enables you to access multiple YouTube user accounts which are added on the YuppTV Internet TV Box. This option thus enables more than one person to access their YouTube accounts using YuppTV Internet TV Box. For example, through YuppTV Internet TV Box every individual in your home can access their respective YouTube account. To change the user, follow the steps given below: 1. From home page, select YouTube. 2.
YuppTV Internet Box 8.5 YouTube Channels Channels option in YouTube enables you to access the popular content on YouTube Website provided by YuppTV Service. The Channels page enables you to navigate to the video listing page to access video content on YouTube. Figure 20 YouTube - Channels Each channel page provides various relevant categories. The videos are listed in the descending order, the top rated video of the category placed on top of the list.
YuppTV Internet Box 8.6 YouTube Settings Settings allow you to choose the country specific youtube region. From the list of countries displayed, select the country of your choice and the YuppTV Internet TV Box, will point to the corresponding youtube site.
YuppTV Internet Box 9. Popular Websites The Popular Websites feature enables you to enjoy the popular video sites available on the Internet. Videos from various popular websites like CNN Video, ABC news, ESPN, and PGATour etc. are available for viewing. Figure 22 Popular Websites To view a video under Popular Websites follow the steps given below: 1. From home page, select Popular Websites. 2. Navigate to the channel of your choice and press OK. 3.
YuppTV Internet Box 10. Video Search The Video Search feature enables you to search any video available on the Internet. This search using the YuppTV Internet TV Box is not specific to any Website. The search is based on the string of characters entered in the search box. The search result will list the top level folders available on the Internet. A search for a string of characters will list the available videos matching the string on the Internet on that particular day.
YuppTV Internet Box Note: As you key in the characters the search automatically starts and lists the videos that match the string. This is helpful when you do not know the string of words or a complete word in the title of the required video. Navigate to the video of your choice. 10.1.1 Searched Video Menu Options During play of searched video, press MENU option available on the remote to perform any one of the following tasks.
YuppTV Internet Box 11. Movies Movies option enables you to access movies channels provided by YuppTV Service. Accessing these channels helps you to watch the programs live or rent the video for future viewing. These channels include the on demand video as well as the premium channels like CinemaNow. 11.1 Video on Demand Video on Demand is one of the main features of YuppTV Internet TV Box. It enables you to Rent or Watch your favorite videos.
YuppTV Internet Box 2. The icons corresponding to the channels are displayed on the screen, select the channel of your choice and press OK. 3. Select the category of your choice and press OK. 4. Navigate to the video of your choice and press OK. You will get a screen as shown in the following figure. 5. Select Watch now and press OK. Note: The Details Page that is displayed provides information about the video to be streamed.
YuppTV Internet Box 11.1.2 Channel Video Menu Options Options Description Add to Bookmark Bookmarks and lists the video under Bookmarks in My Collection for future viewing. This enables you to watch and then bookmark the video. This action displays the message ‘Added to Bookmark’ on the screen. Table 18 Channel Menu Options 11.2 CinemaNow CinemaNow is a Web-based digital video distribution company.
YuppTV Internet Box Figure 25 CinemaNow Account creation using PC Note: Accounts created only on www.cinemanow.com can be accessed from your YuppTV Internet TV Box. 11.2.2 Register CinemaNow Account from YuppTV Internet TV Box: For you to use the YuppTV Internet TV Box to enjoy Cinemanow contents, the Internet TV Box registration needs to happen once. The following steps help you achieve it. 11. Select Channels from home page. 12. Select Movies or All Channels from the displayed list of options. 13.
YuppTV Internet Box Figure 26 CinemaNow on YuppTV Internet TV Box Note: This is a one time activity and not required again unless you explicitly logout from the CinemaNow zone 11.2.3 Purchase/Rent Videos from the CinemaNow account (Using PC) Your Cinemanow account at www.cinemanow.conm will be loaded with the gift certification amount. This enables you to purchase or rent the video of your choice from the CinemaNow listing using your personal computer. 16. Log into your cinemanow account at www.cinemanow.
YuppTV Internet Box Figure 27 CinemaNow videos using PC 11.2.4 Playing your chosen content on the YuppTV Internet TV Box The selected video will be pushed to your YuppTV Internet TV Box. Ensure that you have the USB disk connected to the YuppTV Internet TV Box. 22. Within 90 seconds of the video being pushed from the personal computer you will get a POP up message about the availability of the title. Please select OK 23. The download of the video will start immediately 24.
YuppTV Internet Box Figure 28 Rented Videos 11.2.5 Purchase/Rent Videos directly using YuppTV Internet TV Box Note: This option needs the user to register at www.cinemanow.com with the credit card information 27. Select Channels from home page. 28. Select Movies or All Channels from the displayed list of options. 29. Select CinemaNow channel. 30. Select Log in and enter user name and password to access your www.cinemanow.com account. 31. Select the option of your choice.
YuppTV Internet Box This option enables you to search for a specific video within a channel. You can use this option when you want to watch the video of your choice. It lists videos matching the defined string. 11.3.1 To search a video 1. From home page, select Channels. 2. From the Channels list, select a channel of your choice. 3. Press SEARCH key available on the remote. A Soft key pad appears. 4. Using the soft keypad enter the search string. (To know about soft key pad refer to section 5.3.) 5.
YuppTV Internet Box 12. Live Internet TV Live Internet TV makes it possible to view digital content live on your TV. The YuppTV Internet TV Box provides you an option to view your favorite TV channels such as National Geographic, BBC, or any other Sports channel. Thus you can watch your regular TV channels along with the other popular sites and services provided by YuppTV. Based on the service, you will see channels classification.
YuppTV Internet Box 13. Settings Settings feature allows you to manually configure the settings of your YuppTV Internet TV Box. By default the YuppTV Internet TV Box is set in the auto configuration mode. This mode automatically configures the YuppTV Internet TV Box on the home network. Figure 30 Settings The Settings feature provides the following options: Network - Helps you to configure the network settings. Box Control - Enables you to create a four digit PIN for the parental lock.
YuppTV Internet Box • Product Info - Provides you with the details about your YuppTV Internet TV Box such as the current configuration; product ID; YuppTV Internet TV Box software version (Client Version); latest software version available on the YuppTV Server (Server Version); Service provider’s IP address; and Time Zone details. Internet Speed Test - Enables you to check the downlink speed. It helps you to calculate the time required for an intended download.
YuppTV Internet Box Figure 31 Wired Network Connections 13.1.1.1 Wired Network Connection To establish a Wired network follow the steps given below: 1. From home page, select Settings. 2. From the Settings list, select Network and press OK. 3. Select Network Wizard and press OK. 4. Using the YuppTV remote navigate and select Wired [Preferred] as shown in figure below. 5.
YuppTV Internet Box 6. Enter the WEP key for the Wireless network using the Soft Keypad. 7. Press OK. Figure 32 Wireless Network Connections Note: YuppTV Internet TV Box automatically detects the Home network, settings, and YuppTV Internet TV Box Server settings and conducts a download speed test of the connection. You will get a confirmation for successful connection establishment as shown in the following figure.
YuppTV Internet Box Figure 33 Network Setting Confirmations 13.2 Configuring the YuppTV Internet TV Box using Network Wizard This option enables you to manually configure the YuppTV Internet TV Box on your home network in the Wired and the Wireless mode. The Advanced option should be used only if you want to customize the YuppTV Internet TV Box settings as per your requirement.
YuppTV Internet Box Figure 34 Advanced Wired Network Connections The table below describes the options available on the page. Option Name Option Type IP Settings Auto Static Description Choosing Auto would enable DHCP Service or you can set it to Static. By default, the Auto option is set. Following fields have to be set manually if the IP Settings is set to Static IP Address IP address The IP address of the YuppTV Internet TV Box. Subnet Mask Subnet Mask Subnet mask of your network.
YuppTV Internet Box Option Name Option Type Description DNS DNS Server IP address IP address of the DNS Server. Cancel To exit Network. Save To accept the settings. Table 20 Network Options 13.2.2 Advanced Wireless Mode To use the Advanced Wireless Mode follow the steps given below: 1. From home page, select Settings. 2. From the Settings list, select Network and press OK. 3. Select Advanced Wizard and press OK. 4. Select Wireless. 5. Select IP Settings. 6. Navigate to Next.
YuppTV Internet Box Figure 35 Advanced Wireless Network Connection 13.3 Box Control Box Control is access control feature available with YuppTV Internet TV Box. It enables you to create a four digit PIN and helps to prevent misuse of the YuppTV Internet TV Box. The following sections explain this feature in details. 13.3.1 Enable Box Control To enable the Box Control, follow the steps given below: 1. From home page, select Settings. 2. From Settings, select Box Control. 3.
YuppTV Internet Box 13.3.3 Change PIN Change Pin allows you to change the existing PIN to new PIN. Select Change PIN and follow the displayed instructions to change your PIN. 13.3.4 Forgot PIN If you have forgotten the PIN, please select the Forgot PIN option. This option helps you to retrieve the PIN. Note: You will get an E-mail providing your PIN details. 13.4 YuppTV Account YuppTV Account displays information related to your billing status.
YuppTV Internet Box 13.5 Upgrading the YuppTV Internet TV Box from the YuppTV Server Once you have successfully connected the YuppTV Internet TV Box to the Internet, you may receive a message to upgrade the YuppTV Service. This message appears if the YuppTV Service has a software update for your YuppTV Internet TV Box. In case you receive this request we recommend that you upgrade your YuppTV Service immediately. Please follow the steps given below to upgrade your YuppTV Internet TV Box. 1.
YuppTV Internet Box 14. Glossary These are the commonly used technical terms used within this document. These terms are listed to provide you with additional information. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that lets one device on a local network, known as a DHCP server, assign temporary IP addresses to the other network devices, typically computers.
