Global Reach with a Local Touch Set Top Box User Guide
Table of Contents REMOTE SET UP SET TOP BOX DIAGRAM SET TOP BOX SETTINGS 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 THE GUIDE 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 PVR CAPABILITIES RECORDING A LIVE PROGRAM SCHEDULE A RECORDING 8 8 8 8 9 9 PVR QUICK REFERENCE MENU 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 SCHEDULING EVENTS USING SCHEDULING FOR REMINDERS OR RECORDING EVENT TIMER TYPES 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 EVENT TIMER FREQUENCY EDITING THE SCHEDULED EVENT EDITING THE SCHEDULED RECORDING EVENT TIMERS TIPS & TRICKS 11 11 11 12 TURN ON/OFF TV INPUT SETTINGS ADJUSTING THE
FAVOURITES CREATING A FAVOURITES LIST HOW TO ACCESS YOUR FAVOURITES LIST Accessing Favourites in Guide Accessing Favourites in Menu DELETE A FAVOURITES LIST DELETING OR ADDING A CHANNEL ON A FAVOURITES LIST Removing and adding to Favourites in Menu Removing and adding to Favourites in Guide Adding or Removing Favourites while on a channel 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 PARENTAL CONTROLS SET UP PARENTAL CONTROLS MAKING CHANGES PROGRAM RATING CONTENT RATINGS 14 14 14 14 15 USING ADVANCED SETTINGS GETTING T
Set Top Box Remote Control Sends Commands to TV Power Sends Commands to Receiver Fast Forward for PVR Rewind for PVR Record for PVR Stop for PVR Pause for PVR Play for PVR Fast Foward Guide 12 hours Rewind Guide 12 hours Direction Arrows Close Screen & Return to Program Volume Up or Down Mutes Volume Displays Menu ‘Selects’ a Choice You Have Made Displays Info Bar Displays Guide Changes Channels Up/ Down Displays Last Selected Channel Number Panel 3
Set Top Box Power Button Menu Button Record Light USB Connection Link Light Network Connection OK Button HD Light Component Connection USB Connection Optical Connection Cable Connection To Wall Cable Connection To TV S Video Connection HDMI Connection Power Outlet Video Out Audio Out 4
Set Top Box Settings Turn on/off Press Power on the remote control or on the front panel of the Set Top Box (STB) and a green light will appear that surrounds the power button. TV Input Settings The television input settings must be set to the same input as what the Set Top Box is plugged into. For example: if the Set Top Box is plugged into Video 1 input, the TV input settings must be set to Video 1.
The Guide The On Screen Guide functions as the main tool to control the programs you watch. This section describes the features and how to use the guide. On your remote press the GUIDE button to view the guide. Guide Screen Preview Screen – on the top left of the screen is a small screen version of the current program your TV is tuned to or you have chosen to preview. Program Description – Information about the program showing will appear on the top right of the preview screen.
Programming Future Events While on the guide screen and using your remote, scroll across the selected channel with the arrow keys to a desired program. Press OK. A menu screen will appear. Scroll to the desired function and press okay again. To cancel, select the program again and press OK, then select the Cancel button, and press OK. programming menu From this screen you can: 1. Set Recording – You can view and set recording for up to three days of programming with this function.
Accessing Important Messages Your provider may need to send the subscriber messages on technical issues, events, product updates, outages, or other pertinent information. This will be done through the message screen. Please explore this feature on a regular basis to stay up-to-date on information coming to you. You may also notice an information box while viewing a program. This will advise you to check the messages. Accessing Messages: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Option #2: Record through menu 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Press MENU on remote Arrow to PVR, press OK Arrow to Schedule Event, press OK Enter correct information (see Scheduling Events on page 9) A red dot will appear beside the program indicating it is on the list to record Press EXIT on remote to return to TV Option #3: Record through a search 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Do a search for the program(s) you wish to record (see page 9) Arrow to the program on the list, press OK Arrow to Set Recording, Press OK A red dot will a
Schedule Priority – Lists the programs that you are scheduled to record when on a recurring basis. Schedule Event – allows you to create a recording, reminder, or autotune event for individual or recurring programs. Record History – is a log of when recordings start, complete or are cancelled. Delete History – logs any deleted recordings. Scheduling Events Scheduling for Reminders or Recording Event timers allow you to generate a reminder on your receiver to tune in and/or record a future program.
Autotune - Reminds you that a program is about to start, and tunes the receiver to the program when it begins. Reminder - Reminds you that a program is about to start. Favourites - Adds a program to Favorites, see page 11 for further information. Event Timer Frequency Once - A one-time event. Monday to Friday - An event that is scheduled for Monday – Friday on the same channel, and at the same time each day. Daily - An event that is on the same day and time each day Monday – Sunday.
Event Timers Tips & Tricks Overlapping Event Timers: If you try to create event timers for overlapping programs, the receiver will prompt you to delete or edit one of the timers. Displaying more than one event at one time is not programmable. Maximum Number of Event Timers: The receiver is only able to create a limited amount of event timers. When this limit is reached, you must edit or delete a timer to create a new one.
Deleting a Favourites List 1. Press MENU then use the arrow keys to find Favourites and press OK. 2. Select Delete. 3. Use the arrow keys to choose the favourite list you wish to delete. 4. Press OK to delete. Deleting or adding a channel on a Favourites list Removing and adding to Favourites in Menu 1. 2. 3. 4. Select MENU, use the arrow keys to scroll to Favourites then select Edit. Select or deselect channels by using the arrow keys. Press OK to add or delete the channel to in your Favourites.
Parental Controls Parental Controls allows you to determine which shows your children can watch and which shows can be restricted to adults only. Parental Controls also allows you to temporarily disable or enable all parental controls. Set up Parental Controls 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press Menu button on the remote. Arrow to Settings and press OK. Enter your password and press OK. (see page16 for instructions). Arrow to Preferences tab. Arrow down to Parental Controls and press OK .
Content Ratings 1. Use the arrow key (v) to scroll down to Content Rating. By pressing OK at any of these ratings, a check mark will appear to indicate the rating has been activated. S – Sexual Situations D – Suggestive Dialogue V – Violence L - Language F – Fantasy Violence When finished making changes, press Submit and exit. Using Advanced Settings Getting to Settings 1) 2) 3) Press MENU on your remote and press OK.
Parental Control – (See Parental Controls on Page 14) PPV Action – (Pay Per View coming soon) Program Alarm – Choose how long your alarms will stay on your TV. If you have your Program Alarm set to 30 seconds and a reminder that a show is on, that reminder will stay on screen for 30 seconds. To use this function, highlight the Program Alarm box and press OK. Scroll through your options using the arrow keys (< >). When you find your desired Program Alarm time, press OK.
Users Different users can set up to their own individual preferences, favorites, and parental settings. Parents can be one user accessing all channels available, while children may have only certain channels available. Add User – You can add Users for different people in your house that access your TV or any other use that requires separate settings and channels. To add a new user: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press Menu, select settings, and scroll over to the Users tab.
User Parental Control – You can assign certain parental control settings to specific users. To allocate these settings to specific users, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. In the Settings section of the Menu, scroll to the Users tab. Scroll down to the specific user to edit. Scroll down to the bottom left corner to Parental Controls and press OK. Make the appropriate changes. View Packages and Features currently being used 1. 2. 3. Scroll to Settings in the Menu section.
