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Personal Video Recorder
High Definition Personal Video Recorder
User Guide
ILL-GDA-ENP-001-0709
IN THIS GUIDE
IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................... 4
AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
REMOTE CONTROLS............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
CONNECTION NO. 1: PVR TERMINAL + STÉRÉO TV............................................................................................................................. 18
CONNECTION NO. 2: PVR TERMINAL + STÉRÉO TV + VCR OR DVD RECORDER .................................................................................. 20
CONNECTION NO. 3: HD PVR TERMINAL + HD TV .............................................................................................................................. 23
CONNECTION NO. 4: HD PVR + HD TV + VCR OR DVD RECORDER..................................................................................................... 25
ILLICO ON DEMAND ........................................................................................................................................................................... 28
ORDERING A MOVIE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
TO RESUME WATCHING ..................................................................................................................................................................... 28
ACTIVATING PARENTAL CONTROL ..................................................................................................................................................... 28
INTERACTIVE PROGRAM GUIDE........................................................................................................................................................ 29
PARENTAL CONTROL........................................................................................................................................................................... 31
TO BLOCK VIEWING TIMES................................................................................................................................................................. 31
TO BLOCK CHANNELS........................................................................................................................................................................ 32
TO BLOCK TYPES OF PROGRAMS ....................................................................................................................................................... 32
ACTIVATING PARENTAL CONTROL ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME................................................................................................................................................................... 32
AUDIO SIGNAL EMITTED BY YOUR TERMINAL
...................................................................................................................................... 32
PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL
.......................................................................................................................................... 32
SETTING ILLICO LEVELS FOR BETTER SOUND QUALITY
.......................................................................................................................... 32
PAY-PER-VIEW...................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
PARENTAL CONTROL ......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
HOW TO CONTROL A LIVE PROGRAM YOU ARE WATCHING
.................................................................................................................. 34
PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER............................................................................................................................................................ 35
HOW TO RECORD AND STORE A PROGRAM ....................................................................................................................................... 36
SAVE TIME ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
HOW TO DELETE A RECORDED PROGRAM OR A SCHEDULED RECORDING ......................................................................................... 40
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) – HOW TO WATCH TWO PROGRAMS AT ONCE.......................................................................................... 40
STORAGE CAPABILITIES...................................................................................................................................................................... 41
SETTINGS............................................................................................................................................................................................. 42
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 43
TERMINAL ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
PERIPHERALS..................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
REMOTE CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................................................ 44
SOUND AND IMAGE........................................................................................................................................................................... 44
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS.................................................................................................................................................................. 44
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY ...................................................................................................................................................................... 45
PAY-PER-VIEW AND PIN ..................................................................................................................................................................... 45
LIST OF CODES .................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
CUSTOMER SERVICE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 50
HIGH-DEFINITION SETUP ................................................................................................................................................................... 51
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
SETUP................................................................................................................................................................................................ 52
CONNECTORS.................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
CONVERTING IMAGE FORMATS ......................................................................................................................................................... 52
SETUP WIZARD.................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
INTRODUCING THE SETUP WIZARD......................................................................................................................... ........................... 53
PICTURE FORMATS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 53
SETTING UP YOUR HD TERMINAL WITH THE SETUP WIZARD............................................................................................................... 57
CHANGE THE SETTINGS WHILE WATCHING TV.................................................................................................................................... 64
CLOSED-CAPTIONING........................................................................................................................................................................ 66
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 70
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IN THIS GUIDE
Carefully read through these rules for safe operation before hooking up the terminal.
PLACEMENT AND VENTILATION
The unit has openings for ventilation that protect it from overheating.
• Avoid obstructing these openings, and do not place other equipment, including televisions, lamps, books or any other object, on
the unit. Do not place it in an enclosure such as a bookcase or equipment rack, unless the installation provides proper ventilation.
• Do not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface, or over a radiator or heat register.
• Place the unit on a stable surface able to support its size and weight.
ACCESSORIES AND CLEANING
Do not use accessories with this equipment unless recommended by your cable service provider. Do not open the cover of the unit.
Unplug the unit and clean it with a damp cloth. Do not use a liquid or aerosol cleaner, or a magnetic/static cleaning device.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
Do not expose the unit to moisture, or spill liquids on or near it. Do not place the unit on a wet surface. Never push objects of any kind
into the unit’s openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or cause short-circuits that could result in a fire or electric shock.
POWER SOURCES
A label on the unit indicates the correct power source for this equipment. Operate the unit only from an electrical outlet that has
the voltage and frequency indicated on the label. Do not overload electrical outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk
of fire or electric shock.
POWER CORD PROTECTION
Arrange all power cords so that people cannot walk on the cords or place objects on or against the cords, as this may damage them.
Pay particular attention to cords that are at plugs, at electrical outlets, connected to accessories, and at the places where the cords
exit the unit.
GROUNDING
The terminal has a two-prong plug. Properly ground the unit by inserting the plug into a grounded electrical, two-socket outlet.
If the plug is polarized, it has one wide prong and one narrow prong. This plug fits only one way.
Caution! To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, then fully insert. If you are unable to insert this plug fully
into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
SERVICING
This unit is covered by a one-year warranty. Opening the case will void your warranty. Refer all servicing to a qualified Vidéotron
technician. Contact your cable service provider for instructions. Service should be referred to a Vidéotron technician when any
of the following occurs:
• There is damage to the power cord or plug.
• Liquid enters the unit, or there is exposure to rain or water.
• A heavy object falls on the unit, or you drop the unit or damage the cabinet.
• Operation is not normal (the instructions in this guide describe the proper operation).
• The unit exhibits a distinct change in performance.
IMPORTANT RULES
FOR SAFE OPERATION
Extended Warranty
For greater peace of mind, Vidéotron offers you the possibility of extending the warranty for an additional two years. Customers
who want this extended warranty must apply for it within 30 days of the service activation date. The unit purchased will then
be covered for a total of three years following the activation date (one year under the basic warranty + two years under the
extended warranty) under the same terms and conditions as in the basic warranty.
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IMPORTANT RULES
FOR SAFE OPERATION
AVAILABLE
ILLICO TERMINALS
THE ILLICO TERMINALS OFFER THE SAME
HIGH-PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES,
INCLUDING:
• Dolby Digital™ surround sound, CD-quality audio,
and DVD-quality video;
• a complete Interactive Program Guide providing an
overview of the next days of programming;
• the ability to block access to specific times, channels or
TV programs using the Parental Control feature;
• access to interactive TV, with its range of advanced
features and services;
• access to video-on-demand, where available.
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AVAILABLE
ILLICO TERMINALS
AVAILABLE
ILLICO TERMINALS
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AVAILABLE
ILLICO TERMINALS
EXPLORER®8000
1Power Provides power to the unit. The light to the right of the button illuminates
when the power is on.
2Message Indicator Not yet operational.
3LED display Displays the selected channel number and the time of the day.
4IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote.
5Recording Indicator Indicates the PVR feature is active when illuminated.
6VOL+ and VOL– Increases and decreases volume.
7SELECT Accesses your on-screen selection.
8USB Port Connect to peripheral devices. There are no compatible devices yet.
9CH+ and CH– Scrolls up and down through the channels.
10 GUIDE Displays the on-screen Program Guide.
11 INFO Provides information on settings and programs.
12 Smart Card Slot Will eventually allow for transactions. Not yet operational.
13 EXIT Exits menus, the Program Guide, and program information.
14 LIST Displays the list of recorded programs.
AVAILABLE
ILLICO TERMINALS
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AVAILABLE
ILLICO TERMINALS
EXPLORER®8000HD
1Power Provides power to the unit. The light to the right of the button illuminates
when the power is on.
2Message Indicator Not yet operational.
3LED display Displays the selected channel number and the time of the day.
4IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote.
5Recording Indicator Indicates the PVR feature is active when illuminated.
6VOL+ and VOL– Increases and decreases volume.
7SELECT Accesses your on-screen selection.
8USB Port Connect to peripheral devices. There are no compatible devices yet.
9CH+ and CH– Scrolls up and down through the channels.
10 GUIDE Displays the on-screen Program Guide.
11 INFO Provides information on settings and programs.
12 Smart Card Slot Will eventually allow for transactions. Not yet operational.
13 EXIT Exits menus, the Program Guide, and program information.
14 LIST Displays the list of recorded programs.
AVAILABLE
ILLICO TERMINALS
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AVAILABLE
ILLICO TERMINALS
1Power Provides power to the unit. The symbol appears in the upper right portion
of the display when power is on.
2Audio/Video IN Allows connection of an auxiliary A/V device. Not yet operational.
3LIST Displays the list of recorded programs.
4EXIT Exits menus, the Program Guide, and program information.
5INFO Provides information on settings and programs.
6GUIDE Displays the on-screen Program Guide
7IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote.
8LED Display Displays the time, the current channel number and the following information:
Message ( ) • HDTV • POWER ( ) • Picture resolution (1080i, 720p,
480p, 480i) • RECORD • AUTO (Automatically selects the aspect ratio
compatible with your TV.)
9VOL+ and VOL– Increases and decreases volume.
10 CH+ and CH– Scrolls up and down through the channels.
11 SELECT Accesses your on-screen selection.
12 Smart Card Slot Will eventually allow for transactions. Not yet operational.
13 USB Port Connects to peripheral devices. There are no compatible devices yet.
EXPLORER®8300
AVAILABLE
ILLICO TERMINALS
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AVAILABLE
ILLICO TERMINALS
1Power Provides power to the unit. The symbol appears in the upper right portion
of the display when power is on.
2Audio/Video IN Allows connection of an auxiliary A/V device. Not yet operational.
3LIST Displays the list of recorded programs.
4EXIT Exits menus, the Program Guide, and program information.
5INFO Provides information on settings and programs.
6GUIDE Displays the on-screen Program Guide
7IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote.
8LED Display Displays the time, the current channel number and the following information:
Message ( ) • HDTV • POWER ( ) • Picture resolution (1080i, 720p,
480p, 480i) • RECORD • AUTO (Automatically selects the aspect ratio
compatible with your TV.)
9VOL+ and VOL– Increases and decreases volume.
10 CH+ and CH– Scrolls up and down through the channels.
11 SELECT Accesses your on-screen selection.
12 Smart Card Slot Will eventually allow for transactions. Not yet operational.
13 USB Port Connects to peripheral devices. There are no compatible devices yet.
EXPLORER®8300HD
REMOTE CONTROLS
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REMOTE CONTROLS
AT 8400
The remote control requires two alkaline AA batteries. A diagram inside the compartment of the
remote control indicates proper battery placement. Replace as needed, when the indicator light becomes
dim or no longer illuminates.
REMOTE CONTROLS
PROGRAMMING THE AT 8400 REMOTE CONTROL
HOW TO PROGRAM THE TV MODE KEY
1. Turn on the TV set, then press and hold the SELECT and TV keys until the TV mode key blinks twice.
2. Using the remote control keypad, enter the setup code for your brand of device (the codes are listed in the
appendix at the end of this guide); if the TV mode key blinks twice, you have entered the right code. If it does
not blink twice, start again using a different code.
3. Once you have found the correct code, point the remote control towards the device and press POWER,
or CH+.
4. If the device works properly, write the code you used here: TV _________________
5. Repeat these steps for other devices and write down the code for each.
VCR (magnétoscope) ________________ AUX (CD et DVD) ________________ CBL (ENP) ________________
HOW TO SEARCH FOR CODES
1. Turn the TV on, then press and hold the SELECT key and the appropriate mode key (AUX, VCR, TV or CBL) until
it blinks twice.
2. Enter carefully the code 991. After each digit the mode key will blink once. At the end of the operation it
should blink twice.
3. Point the remote towards the device and press .
The remote automatically tests each code in its library, starting with the most common ones. The mode key
blinks once each time the remote transmits a new code.
4. As soon as the device powers down, press SELECT then the POWER key. If the device turns on, you have found
the right code. Press SELECT to lock it.
5. You now need to find out which code you used.
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REMOTE CONTROLS
The steps described below are the same for each mode button.
Repeat them for each device controlled by the remote, make sure you press the correct mode key for each device.
If none of the codes works, refer to How to Search for Codes, below.
Each of the code libraries contains fewer than 100 codes.
The mode key blinks twice when it reaches the last code in the library.
REMOTE CONTROLS
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HOW TO IDENTIFY PROGRAMMED CODES
1. Press and hold the SELECT key and the appropriate mode key (AUX, VCR, TV or CBL) until the mode key blinks
twice.
2. Enter carefully the code 990. After each digit the mode key will blink once. At the end of the operation it
should blink twice.
3. Press 1, then count the number of times the mode key blinks. That number indicates the first digit in the code.
If the mode key does not blink, the digit is 0.
4. Press 2, then count the number of blinks. That number indicates the second digit in the code.
5. Do the same for 3and 4, and the numbers of blinks. They indicate the third and fourth digits in the code.
HOW TO PROGRAM THE VOLUME CONTROL
This step is not essential, but it gives you better control of the volume on your devices.
1. Press the SETTINGS key twice to display the General Settings screen, and make sure that the Audio: Volume
Control setting is set to Variable.
2. Turn on the device, then press and hold the SELECT and CBL keys until the CBL mode key blinks twice.
3. Enter carefully the code 993. After each digit the CBL mode key will blink once. At the end of the operation it
should blink twice.
4. On the PVR remote, press the mode key for the appropriate device volume you want to control.
5. Point the remote towards the device, and adjust the volume to confirm that the Volume and Mute keys function
as expected.
REMOTE CONTROLS
REMOTE CONTROLS
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REMOTE CONTROLS
UR5-8400A
The remote control requires two alkaline AA batteries. A diagram inside the compartment of the
remote control indicates proper battery placement. Replace as needed, when the indicator light becomes
dim or no longer illuminates.
PROGRAMMING THE UR5-8400A REMOTE CONTROL
THREE-DIGIT CODE PROGRAMMING METHOD
The remote control can be programmed by pressing in a three-digit code number that corresponds to particular
manufacturers and brands of Audio/Video equipment. The three-digit code numbers are listed in the code table
of the instruction manual.
1. Turn on the equipment you wish to program (TV, VCR, DVD or AUX).
2. Press the device button (TV, VCR, DVD or AUX) to be programmed and SELECT button simultaneously for
3 seconds. The device LED will turn on indicating the unit is ready to be programmed.
Tip: The device LED will turn on for 20 seconds. The next step must be entered while the LED is on.
3. Point the remote control toward the equipment and enter the three-digit code number assigned to your brand
from the code tables.
Tip: The equipment will turn off when the correct three-digit code number has been entered. You can verify you
have selected the correct code by pressing the POWER button; the equipment should turn on or turn off.
4. Store the three-digit code number by pressing the same device button once again. The device LED will blink
twice to confirm that the code has been stored.
AUTO SEARCH METHOD
If the three-digit code numbers assigned to your brand do not turn off your equipment or the code tables do not list
your brand, you can use the Auto Search Method to find the correct three-digit code number for your equipment by
the following steps:
1. Turn on the equipment you wish to operate.
2. Press the device button (TV, VCR, DVD or AUX) to be programmed and the SELECT button simultaneously for
3 seconds. The device LED will turn on.
Tip: The device LED will turn on for 20 seconds. The next step must be entered while LED is on.
3. Point the remote control toward the equipment and alternately press the CH+ or CH– button and the POWER
button. If the right code number is sent, the equipment will turn off.
Tip: You can verify that you selected the correct code by pressing the POWER button again. The equipment
should either turn on or off.
4. Press the same device button to store the code. The device LED will blink twice to confirm that the code has
been stored.
REMOTE CONTROLS
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REMOTE CONTROLS
Note: If there is more than one three-digit number listed for your brand, try one code number at a time
until your equipment turns off.
Note: Try all the functions on the remote control. If any of the functions do not work as they should, repeat
from Step 2 using the next three-digit code number from the same brand list.
REMOTE CONTROLS
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REMOTE CONTROLS
TO FIND THE THREE-DIGIT CODE NUMBER THAT WAS STORED IN THE DEVICE
1. Press the device button (TV, VCR , DVD or AUX) you wish to verify and the SELECT button simultaneously for
3 seconds. The device LED will turn on.
Tip: The device LED will turn on for 20 seconds. The next step must be entered while the LED is on.
2. Press the INFO button. The device LED will blink the number of times indicating the number of each digit of
the code number. Each digit is separated by a 1-second interval of the LED being turned off.
Example: One blink, three blinks and eight blinks with an interval of 1 second of LED being turned off
indicates the code number 138. Note: Ten blinks is equal to the number 0.
PROGRAMMING A SECOND TV TO AUX MODE
1.
Press the AUX button to be programmed and the SELECT button simultaneously for 3 seconds. The AUX device
LED will turn on.
Tip: The device LED will turn on for 20 seconds. The next step must be entered while the LED is on.
2. Press the TV device button to pick up the TV code table.
3. Point the remote control toward the equipment and enter the three-digit code number assigned to your TV
brand from the code tables.
4. Store the three-digit code number by pressing the AUX button once again. The device LED will blink twice to
confirm that the code has been stored.
PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM ON/OFF BUTTON
This is designed to program the System On/Off button so that it can send out up to five power on/off commands
with one button press.
1. Press the CBL button.
2. Press the SYSTEM ON/OFF button and the SELECT button simultaneously for 3 seconds. The CBL button will
turn on for 20 seconds.
3. Press the device button and the POWER button you wish to store in the SYSTEM ON/OFF button and repeat
this until you stored all the power commands into the SYSTEM ON/OFF button.
4. Press the CH+ button to save the power commands you stored. The CBL button will blink twice to confirm
the saving.
CANCELLING THE SYSTEM ON/OFF BUTTON PROGRAMMATION
1. Press the CBL button.
2. Press the SYSTEM ON/OFF button and the SELECT button simultaneously for 3 seconds. The CBL button
will turn on for 20 seconds.
3. Press the CH+ button. The CBL button will blink twice to confirm the change.
PROGRAMMING CHANNEL CONTROL
By following the steps below, the user can program the channel controls (Channel Up, Channel Down and Last)
from one device to operate in another device mode. The default channel control settings on the remote control are
as follows:
CBL : PVR TV : PVR VCR : PVR DVD : DVD AUX : AUX
If you wish to store the TV channel control in TV mode, use the following steps:
1. Press the TV button and the SELECT button simultaneously for 3 seconds. The TV device LED will turn on.
Tip: The device LED will light on for 20 seconds. The next step must be entered while the LED is on.
2. Press the VOL– button.
3. Press the TV button. The device LED will blink twice to confirm the programming.
PROGRAMMING VOLUME CONTROL
By following the steps below, the user can program the volume controls (Volume Up, Volume Down and Mute)
from one device to operate in another device mode. The default volume control settings on the remote control are
as follows:
CBL : PVR TV : PVR VCR : PVR DVD : PVR AUX : AUX
If you wish to store the CBL volume control in CBL mode, use the following steps:
1. Press the CBL button and the SELECT button simultaneously for 3 seconds. The CBL device LED will turn on.
Tip: The device LED will turn on for 20 seconds. The next step must be entered while the LED is on.
2. Press the VOL+ button.
3. Press the CBL button. The device LED will blink twice to confirm the programming.
REMOTE CONTROLS
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REMOTE CONTROLS
To return to original state: if you wish to restore the PVR channel control in TV mode, repeat the above
steps by pressing CBL in Step 3.
To return to original state: If you wish to restore the TV volume control in CBL mode, repeat the above
steps by pressing TV in Step 3.
REMOTE CONTROLS
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REMOTE CONTROLS
PROGRAMMING FOR ADVANCED FUNCTION
In the CBL mode, the M1 button can be programmed to act as a macro or favourite channel button. You can send
out up to 10 commands with one button press.
1. Press the CBL button to select the CBL mode.
2. Press the M1 button and SELECT button simultaneously for 3 seconds. The CBL device LED will turn on for
20 seconds.
3. Press up to 10 buttons you wish to store. The CBL device LED will blink once for each command entered.
4. Press the CH+ button to store the functions that were selected. The CBL device LED will blink twice to confirm
the storage of functions.
LOW BATTERY WARNING
When the batteries are low and need to be replaced, the remote control LED will blink 2 times in sequence
whenever a POWER button is pressed to turn on equipment.
MEMORY LOCK SYSTEM
This remote control is designed to retain programmed memory for 10 years, even after batteries are removed
from the remote control.
WRITE YOUR DEVICE SET-UP CODES
TV __________________ VCR __________________ DVD __________________ AUX __________________
CONNECTION NO. 1: PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER + STEREO TV
THIS CONNECTION WILL ALLOW YOU TO:
A. Watch the channel or service of your choice;
B. Record on the hard drive from the channel you are watching;
C. Watch a program previously recorded on the hard drive;
D. Record on the hard drive from one channel while watching another channel;
E. Record on the hard drive from two different channels while watching a third, previously
recorded channel;
F. Program your PVR to record one program or two programs simultaneously in your absence.
Notes:
• The best possible connection with the cables supplied is illustrated by the solid lines. The dotted lines
represent viable options, however.
• Although the rear of the terminal depends on the model (sockets in different positions), the connection
is done in the same way.
• You should turn the illico terminal volume all the way up and adjust the volume on the TV to your taste.
For explanations, see the “Volume adjustment” section of this guide.
CONNECTIONS
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CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS
A. TO WATCH THE CHANNEL OR SERVICE OF YOUR CHOICE
1. Turn on the illico terminal by pressing CBL and then POWER on the remote control.
2. Turn the TV set on and select the VIDEO/AUDIO or S-VIDEO input by pressing INPUT SELECT,INPUT,
AUX,AVX or TV/VIDEO on the TV remote control.
3. Use the illico terminal remote control to tune in to the channel or service of your choice. This will allow you
to watch your programs in stereo.
B. TO RECORD ON THE HARD DRIVE FROM THE CHANNEL YOU ARE WATCHING
1. Follow the instructions above to view the channel.
2. Press the “RECORD” button on the remote control (red circle).
C. TO WATCH A PROGRAM PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON THE HARD DRIVE
1. Follow the instructions above to view the channel.
2. Press the “LIST” button on the illico remote control to access the contents recorded on the hard drive.
3. Select the desired program by following the on-screen instructions.
D. TO RECORD ON THE HARD DRIVE FROM ONE CHANNEL WHILE WATCHING ANOTHER CHANNEL
1. Follow the instructions in section B to start the recording.
2. You can also program a recording from the interactive TV listings: simply select the program directly in the
listings and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Once recording is in progress or has been programmed, simply change the channel with your remote control
to the one you want to watch.
4. The program set to record in step 1 will continue to record and will be accessible at all times, either by tuning
into the channel broadcasting the program or by accessing the list of recorded programs (see section C).
E. TO RECORD ON THE HARD DRIVE FROM TWO DIFFERENT CHANNELS WHILE WATCHING A THIRD,
PREVIOUSLY RECORDED CHANNEL
1. Follow the steps in section D, but go through the steps for programming a recording twice.
2. If you program two shows to record simultaneously, you will not be able to tune in to a third channel.
The PVR will alert you to this.
3. Press the “LIST” button on the illico remote control to access the contents recorded, and follow the
on-screen instructions to watch the desired program.
F. TO PROGRAM YOUR PVR TO RECORD ONE PROGRAM OR TWO PROGRAMS SIMULTANEOUSLY
IN YOUR ABSENCE
1. Follow all the steps in section E.
2. Once these steps have been completed, you can turn your terminal and TV set off. The illico terminal will
record the shows you programmed in your absence.
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CONNECTIONS
CONNECTION NO. 2: PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER + STEREO TV +
VCR OR DVD RECORDER
THIS CONNECTION WILL ALLOW YOU TO:
A. Watch the channel or service of your choice;
B. Record on the hard drive from the channel you are watching;
C. Watch a program previously recorded on the hard drive;
D. Record on the hard drive from one channel while watching another channel;
E. Record on the hard drive from two different channels while watching a third, previously
recorded channel;
F. Program your PVR to record one program or two programs simultaneously in your absence;
G. Transfer the contents of your hard drive to videotape or DVD for archiving;
H. View the contents of a videocassette or DVD.
Notes:
• The best possible connection with the cables supplied is illustrated by the solid lines. The dotted lines
represent viable options, however.
• Although the rear of the terminal depends on the model (sockets in different positions), the connection is
done in the same way.
• You should turn the illico terminal volume all the way up and adjust the volume on the TV to your taste.
For explanations, see the “Volume adjustment” section of this guide.
CONNECTIONS
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CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS
A. TO WATCH THE CHANNEL OR SERVICE OF YOUR CHOICE
1. Turn on the illico terminal by pressing CBL and then POWER on the remote control.
2. Turn the TV set on and select the VIDEO/AUDIO or S-VIDEO input by pressing INPUT SELECT,INPUT,
AUX,AVX or TV/VIDEO on the TV remote control.
3. Use the illico terminal remote control to tune in to the channel or service of your choice. This will allow you
to watch your programs in stereo.
B. TO RECORD TO THE HARD DRIVE FROM THE CHANNEL YOU ARE WATCHING
1. Follow the instructions above to view the channel.
2. Press the “RECORD” button on the remote control (red circle).
C. TO WATCH A PROGRAM PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON THE HARD DRIVE
1. Follow the instructions above to view the channel.
2. Press the "LIST" button on the illico remote control to access the contents recorded on the hard drive.
3. Select the desired program by following the on-screen instructions.
D. TO RECORD ON THE HARD DRIVE FROM ONE CHANNEL WHILE WATCHING ANOTHER CHANNEL
1. Follow the instructions in section B to start the recording.
2. You can also program a recording from the interactive TV listings: simply select the program directly in the
listings and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Once recording is in progress or has been programmed, simply change the channel with your remote control
to the one you want to watch.
4. The program set to record in step 1 will continue to record and will be accessible at all times, either by
tuning in
to the channel broadcasting the program or by accessing the list of recorded programs (see section C).
E. TO RECORD ON THE HARD DRIVE FROM TWO DIFFERENT CHANNELS WHILE WATCHING A THIRD,
PREVIOUSLY RECORDED CHANNEL
1. Follow the steps in section D, but go through the steps for programming a recording twice.
2. If you program two shows to record simultaneously, you will not be able to tune in to a third channel.
The PVR will alert you to this.
3. Press the “LIST” button on the illico remote control to access the contents recorded, and follow the
on-screen instructions to watch the desired program.
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CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS
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F. TO PROGRAM YOUR PVR TO RECORD ONE PROGRAM OR TWO PROGRAMS SIMULTANEOUSLY
IN YOUR ABSENCE
1. Follow all the steps in section E.
2. Once these steps have been completed, you can turn your terminal and TV set off. The illico terminal will
record the shows you programmed in your absence.
G. TO TRANSFER THE CONTENTS OF YOUR HARD DRIVE TO VIDEOTAPE OR DVD FOR ARCHIVING
1. Select the program you would like to transfer from the list of recorded programs (“LIST” button on the
remote).
2. Select the “List” function and follow the instructions on the screen.
3. Once these steps have been completed, you can watch another program by tuning to it in the normal way
on your terminal.
H. TO VIEW THE CONTENTS OF A VIDEOCASSETTE OR DVD
1. Turn the TV set on and select the appropriate input (VIDEO/AUDIO or S-VIDEO) on the TV by pressing
INPUT SELECT,INPUT,AUX,AVX or TV/VIDEO on the TV remote control.
2. Start playback of the DVD or videocassette by pressing “PLAY” on the VCR or DVD player/recorder.
CONNECTIONS
Notes:
• The best possible connection with the cables supplied is illustrated by the solid lines. The dotted lines
represent viable options, however.
• Although the rear of the terminal depends on the model (sockets in different positions), the connection
is done in the same way.
• You should turn the illico terminal volume all the way up and adjust the volume on the TV to your taste.
For explanations, see the “Volume adjustment” section of this guide.
• On certain first-generation illico HD terminals, the HDMI outlet is non-existant or has been replaced
by a DVI outlet.
CONNECTION NO. 3: HIGH DEFINITION PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER +
HIGH DEFINITION TV
THIS CONNECTION WILL ALLOW YOU TO:
A. Watch the channel or service of your choice (in HD, when available);
B. Record on the hard drive from the channel you are watching (in HD, when available);
C. Watch a program previously recorded on the hard drive (in HD, when available);
D. Record on the hard drive from one channel while watching another channel (in HD, when
available);
E. Record on the hard drive from two different channels while watching a third, previously
recorded channel (in HD, when available);
F. Program your PVR to record one program or two programs simultaneously in your absence
(in HD, when available).
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CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS
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CONNECTIONS
A. TO WATCH THE CHANNEL OR SERVICE OF YOUR CHOICE
1. Turn on the illico terminal by pressing CBL and then POWER on the remote control.
2. Turn the TV set on and select the VIDEO/AUDIO,S-VIDEO or HD input by pressing INPUT SELECT,
INPUT,AUX,AVX or TV/VIDEO on the TV remote control.
3. Use the illico terminal remote control to tune in to the channel or service of your choice. This will allow you
to watch your programs in stereo.
B. TO RECORD ON THE HARD DRIVE FROM THE CHANNEL YOU ARE WATCHING
1. Follow the instructions above to view the channel.
2. Press the “RECORD” button on the remote control (red circle).
C. TO WATCH A PROGRAM PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON THE HARD DRIVE
1. Follow the instructions above to view the channel.
2. Press the “LIST” button on the illico remote control to access the contents recorded on the hard drive.
3. Select the desired program by following the on-screen instructions.
D. TO RECORD ON THE HARD DRIVE FROM ONE CHANNEL WHILE WATCHING ANOTHER CHANNEL
1. Follow the instructions in section B to start the recording.
2. You can also program a recording from the interactive TV listings: simply select the program directly in the
listings and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Once recording is in progress or has been programmed, simply change the channel with your remote control
to the one you want to watch.
4. The program set to record in step 1 will continue to record and will be accessible at all times, either by tuning
in to the channel broadcasting the program or by accessing the list of recorded programs (see section C).
E. TO RECORD ON THE HARD DRIVE FROM TWO DIFFERENT CHANNELS WHILE WATCHING A THIRD,
PREVIOUSLY RECORDED CHANNEL
1. Follow the steps in section D, but go through the steps for programming a recording twice.
2. If you program two shows to record simultaneously, you will not be able to tune in to a third channel.
The PVR will alert you to this.
3. Press the “LIST” button on the illico remote control to access the contents recorded, and follow the
on-screen instructions to watch the desired program.
F. TO PROGRAM YOUR PVR TO RECORD ONE PROGRAM OR TWO PROGRAMS SIMULTANEOUSLY
IN YOUR ABSENCE
1. Follow all the steps in section E.
2. Once these steps have been completed, you can turn your terminal and TV set off. The illico terminal will
record the shows you programmed in your absence.
CONNECTION NO. 4: HIGH DEFINITION PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER + HD TV +
VCR OR DVD RECORDER
THIS CONNECTION WILL ALLOW YOU TO:
A. Watch the channel or service of your choice;
B. Record on the hard drive from the channel you are watching;
C. Watch a program previously recorded on the hard drive;
D. Record on the hard drive from one channel while watching another channel;
E. Record on the hard drive from two different channels while watching a third, previously
recorded channel;
F. Program your PVR to record one program or two programs simultaneously in your absence;
G. Transfer the contents of your hard drive to videotape or DVD for archiving;
H. View the contents of a videocassette or DVD.
Notes:
• The best possible connection with the cables supplied is illustrated by the solid lines. The dotted lines
represent viable options, however.
• Although the rear of the terminal depends on the model (sockets in different positions), the connection
is done in the same way.
• You should turn the illico terminal volume all the way up and adjust the volume on the TV to your taste.
For explanations, see the “Volume adjustment” section of this guide.
• On certain first-generation illico HD terminals, the HDMI outlet is non-existant or has been replaced
by a DVI outlet.
CONNECTIONS
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CONNECTIONS
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A. TO WATCH THE CHANNEL OR SERVICE OF YOUR CHOICE
1. Turn on the illico terminal by pressing CBL and then POWER on the remote control.
2. Turn the TV set on and select the VIDEO/AUDIO,S-VIDEO or HD input by pressing INPUT SELECT,
INPUT,AUX,AVX or TV/VIDEO on the TV remote control.
3. Use the illico terminal remote control to tune in to the channel or service of your choice. This will allow you
to watch your programs in stereo.
B. TO RECORD ON THE HARD DRIVE FROM THE CHANNEL YOU ARE WATCHING
1. Follow the instructions above to view the channel.
2. Press the “RECORD” button on the remote control (red circle).
C. TO WATCH A PROGRAM PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON THE HARD DRIVE
1. Follow the instructions above to view the channel.
2. Press the “LIST” button on the illico remote control to access the contents recorded on the hard drive.
3. Select the desired program by following the on-screen instructions.
D. TO RECORD ON THE HARD DRIVE FROM ONE CHANNEL WHILE WATCHING ANOTHER CHANNEL
1. Follow the instructions in section B to start the recording.
2. You can also program a recording from the interactive TV listings: simply select the program directly in the
listings and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Once recording is in progress or has been programmed, simply change the channel with your remote control
to the one you want to watch.
4. The program set to record in step 1 will continue to record and will be accessible at all times, either by tuning
in to the channel broadcasting the program or by accessing the list of recorded programs (see section C).
E. TO RECORD ON THE HARD DRIVE FROM TWO DIFFERENT CHANNELS WHILE WATCHING A THIRD,
PREVIOUSLY RECORDED CHANNEL
1. Follow the steps in section D, but go through the steps for programming a recording twice.
2. If you program two shows to record simultaneously, you will not be able to tune in to a third channel.
The PVR will alert you to this.
3. Press the “LIST” button on the illico remote control to access the contents recorded, and follow the
on-screen instructions to watch the desired program.
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CONNECTIONS
F. TO PROGRAM YOUR PVR TO RECORD ONE PROGRAM OR TWO PROGRAMS SIMULTANEOUSLY
IN YOUR ABSENCE
1. Follow all the steps in section E.
2. Once these steps have been completed, you can turn your terminal and TV set off. The illico terminal will
record the shows you programmed in your absence.
G. TO TRANSFER THE CONTENTS OF YOUR HARD DRIVE TO VIDEOTAPE OR DVD FOR ARCHIVING
1. Select the program you would like to transfer from the list of recorded programs (“LIST” button on the
remote).
2. Select the “List” function and follow the instructions on the screen.
3. Once these steps have been completed, you can watch another program by tuning to it in the normal way on
your terminal.
H. TO VIEW THE CONTENTS OF A VIDEOCASSETTE OR DVD
1.
Turn the TV set on and select the appropriate input (VIDEO/AUDIO,S-VIDEO or HD) on the TV by pressing
INPUT SELECT,
INPUT,AUX,AVX or TV/VIDEO on the TV remote control.
2. Start playback of the DVD or videocassette by pressing “PLAY” on the VCR or DVD recorder.
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CONNECTIONS
ILLICO ON DEMAND
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The features available while watching a movie on illico on Demand are the same as for a VCR.
This means:
1. Pause
2. Resume watching
3. Rewind
4. Fast forward
5. Stop
ORDERING A MOVIE
1. Put the VCR/VOD illico terminal button in the VOD mode.
2. Press . Once the interactive menu comes on, select illico on Demand and push SELECT, or tune in to
channel 900.
3. Choose a category or a subcategory and a title and push SELECT after each choice.
4. Push SELECT to order the movie, enter your PIN and push SELECT. The default PIN is 0000.
5. Press PLAY to confirm the order and start the movie. The movie ordered is available for 24 hours. To cancel
the order at this point, press C. Once past this step, the movie rental cannot be cancelled.
TO RESUME WATCHING
1. In the VOD menu, select Resume Viewing and press SELECT.
2. Choose the title and press SELECT; the movie will start where you left off.
3. To watch the movie from the beginning, press REWIND.
4. To exit illico on Demand, press EXIT.
The time indicated next to a title shows the time remaining on your rental.
ACTIVATING PARENTAL CONTROL
TO BLOCK OUT MOVIES BASED ON THEIR TYPE
1. Push SETTINGS twice.
2. Select BLOCK: RATING and push SELECT.
3. Enter your parental PIN (the default PIN is 0000) and follow the instructions on the screen.
4. You can block one or more type of movie ratings to avoid unpleasant surprises.
ILLICO ON DEMAND
INTERACTIVE
PROGRAM GUIDE
Press the GUIDE button and the Interactive Program Guide (IPG) displays the list of upcoming programs for the
next days. These programs can be sorted by channel,theme or title.
HOW TO BROWSE BY CHANNEL
1. Press GUIDE; the program you are watching is highlighted.
2. Use the and arrows to move through the channels, and the and arrows to move through the time
slots.
HOW TO BROWSE BY THEME
1. When the guide is on screen, press , choose Theme, then press SELECT.
2. Press the arrow, choose a theme and press SELECT.
3. Use the and arrows to move through the titles.
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INTERACTIVE
PROGRAM GUIDE
The digital terminal cannot display both a standard and a HD video at the same time. When watching a
HD-formatted TV program and calling the IPG, the top right video will therefore be replaced by a black shape.
Current channel
Title and broadcast
time of selected program
Browse by channel,
theme, title
Browsing instructions
Current program
Program titles and
upcoming schedule
Displayed
schedule date
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PROGRAM GUIDE
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HOW TO BROWSE BY TITLE
1. When the guide is on screen, press , choose Title, then press SELECT.
2. Press the , choose the first letter of the program in question and press SELECT.
3. Use the and arrows to move through the titles.
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To tune the selected program in the current time slot, highlight it and press SELECT.
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To view the schedule for the next days, press , highlight the date for the available day, then press
SELECT.
HOW TO SCHEDULE A REMINDER
1. Press GUIDE, highlight a program and press SELECT.
2. Highlight Set a Reminder and press SELECT; the chosen title is now in green.
INTERACTIVE
PROGRAM GUIDE
At any time, you can press the INFO button twice for more information on the selected program.
After browsing through the IPG, press to go back to where you started.
With the parental control feature, you can block:
1. Certain viewing times
2. Specific channels
3. Some types of programs
All you need is your PIN!
TO BLOCK VIEWING TIMES
1. Press SETTINGS twice, select BLOCK: TIME NEW and press SELECT.
2. Determine blocked times by following the instructions on screen.
TO BLOCK CHANNELS
1. Press SETTINGS twice, select BLOCK: CHANNELS and press SELECT.
2. Determine blocked channels by following the instructions on screen.
TO BLOCK TYPES OF PROGRAMS
1. Press SETTINGS twice, select BLOCK: RATINGS and press SELECT.
2. Determine blocked types of programs by following the instructions on screen.
ACTIVATING PARENTAL CONTROL
Once you have determined the channels, times and types of programs to be blocked, you need to activate the
parental control feature by following the steps below:
1. Press SETTINGS twice, select BLOCK: PIN, choose the ENABLE feature and press SELECT.
2. Press and enter your PIN.
TO DEACTIVATE THIS FEATURE, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:
1. Press SETTINGS twice, select BLOCK: PIN, choose DISABLE and press SELECT.
2. Press and enter your PIN to disable (or change) the feature.
3. At this step, you can also change your PIN by selecting CHANGE.
You can also unblock access to a blocked channel by tuning it in and following the instructions on the screen.
Note: Your default PIN is 0000.
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PARENTAL CONTROL
ADJUSTING
THE VOLUME
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AUDIO SIGNAL EMITTED BY YOUR TERMINAL
By adjusting the volume on your TV, you determine the loudness of the sound coming from your speakers. With
illico, however, the VOLUME feature adjusts the power of the audio signal coming from your terminal. This signal
then enters your TV or audio system
at the programmed level. This is why it is important to keep the power of
the audio signal coming from your illico terminal at
maximum level.
PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL
You must program your illico remote control to control the sound from the TV speakers rather than the power of
the audio signal coming from the terminal. To do so, you first need to program your remote control to turn the TV
on/off. Then, depending on the
model, follow the instructions for programming the remote control to control the
TV volume (reference: remote control section
of this guide).
SETTING ILLICO LEVELS FOR BETTER SOUND QUALITY
There are three main settings.
To access the general settings menu, press SETTINGS twice on your illico remote control. Once in the GENERAL
SETTINGS menu, follow the instructions below:
A. In the menu on the left, select AUDIO: DIGITAL OUT using the up/down arrows. Go to the right and, using the
arrows again, select DOLBY DIGITAL. Press to confirm your selection.
B. In the menu on the left, select AUDIO: RANGE using the up/down arrows. Go to the right and, using the arrows
again, select NARROW. Press to confirm your selection.
C. In the menu on the left, select AUDIO: VOLUME CTRL using the up/down arrows. Go to the right and, using the
arrows again, select FIXED. Press to confirm your selection.
Naturally, for impeccable sound quality, your TV or home theatre speakers have to be in good condition. Also, be
sure to use top-quality speaker wires. In addition, if your home theatre has an AC-3 input, we recommend you use it
because illico is AC-3 enabled. If you are watching a program in this format, you will get superior quality sound,
provided your equipment has been set accordingly.
ADJUSTING
THE VOLUME
PAY-PER-VIEW
Indigo and Viewer’s Choice feature uninterrupted films and special events that can be ordered at any time using
the IPG. Charges for these programs will appear on your next month’s bill.
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Channel 300 is the preview channel for Indigo, and 350, that for Viewer’s Choice. Watch these channels for
an overview of current and upcoming films.
HOW TO ORDER A FILM OR EVENT
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Press GUIDE and browse through the 300 series channels to see the featured titles. Highlight the title that
interests you, press SELECT and follow the on-screen instructions.
or
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Tune in to the channel broadcasting the film and follow the on-screen instructions.
HOW TO CANCEL A FILM OR EVENT
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Press SETTINGS twice to call up the General Settings screen. Select PPV: Purchases. Press SELECT and
enter your PIN. Choose the film or event you wish to cancel. Press SELECT to cancel, then to confirm
cancellation.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Parental control is accessed through the Pay-per-View feature (TALC). Consult the relevant section on page 31 for
further details.
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PAY-PER-VIEW
PPV PIN: To order a film or event, you must enter a PIN. The default PIN is 0000. We recommend that you
change your PIN upon placing your first order. To do so, you need only enter a new 4-digit PIN when the PIN
window appears on screen.
If you forgot your PIN, contact Customer Technical Support (see page 50).
PERSONAL
VIDEO RECORDER
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PAY-PER-VIEW
HOW TO CONTROL A LIVE PROGRAM YOU ARE WATCHING
The PVR stores the programming being broadcast on the channel you are watching in a memory buffer. This lets
you pause and rewind the action (even with a live broadcast), and resume watching the program in real time.
Pauses the program you are watching for a maximum of one hour.
After one hour, playback resumes from the point where you paused the program.
Resumes playback of a paused program.
Rewind: press once, twice, three or four times to slow down or speed up the
rewind speed.
Fast-forward: press once, twice, three or four times to slow down or speed
up the fast-forward speed.
Returns you to live programming.
Instantly replays the last 8 seconds of the program you are watching.
Make sure the CBL mode key is activated, because it controls the PVR features.
To see whether the key is activated or not, press the INFO key: if the CBL key’s LED lights up, that means the
key is activated. If it doesn’t, press the CBL key.
PERSONAL
VIDEO RECORDER
When you press one of these keys, a status bar is momentarily displayed at the bottom of the screen to show
you the progress of playback and broadcast of the program you are watching.
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PERSONAL
VIDEO RECORDER
Note: The program stored in the memory buffer is erased as soon as you change channels or switch off
the PVR. To save a program, you have to record it and save it on the hard drive.
Red/Green division
indicates the time you
tuned in to the channel
Red, indicates the missed
portion of the program
Pause status bar
Title of program
Triangle indicates your current
position in the program
Green area indicates
stored programming
Clear area indicates portion
of program not yet broadcast
Actual time slot of program
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VIDEO RECORDER
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HOW TO RECORD AND STORE A PROGRAM
There are three ways to record a program:
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Record a program while you watch it
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Record a program from the Program Guide
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Manually record all programs in a single time slot
RECORD A PROGRAM WHILE WATCHING IT
If you have been tuned in to a program since it started, you can press the key at any time during the broadcast
and the entire program will be recorded.
1. Press .
2. When the Confirm Recording screen is displayed, press the key to record and store the program. The
RECORD indicator on the front panel lights up for a few seconds after you confirm the recording.
To record more than one episode of a program and modify the save time, press the key rather than the SELECT
key. For more information on recording options, refer to the next page.
PERSONAL
VIDEO RECORDER
PERSONAL
VIDEO RECORDER
RECORD A PROGRAM FROM THE PROGRAM GUIDE
With this type of recording, you decide in advance what programs to record, so you’ll never miss them.
1. Press the GUIDE key; the title of the program in progress is highlighted.
2. Highlight a program title and press .
3. Press the key to confirm recording. The title of the recorded program is highlighted in red in the program
guide.
4. Press the GUIDE again to return to the program in progress.
MANUALLY RECORD ALL PROGRAMS IN A SINGLE TIME SLOT
To manually record all programs in a specific time slot:
1. Press the key, then press Preferences.
2. Highlight Schedule a New Manual Recording, then press SELECT .
3. Highlight the channel, the recording start and end times, and the save time, then press .
4. Press EXIT to return to the program in progress.
RECORDING OPTIONS
The recording options let you:
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Schedule, in a single step, recording of all episodes of your favourite program.
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Change the default save time.
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Modify the recording start and end times.
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PERSONAL
VIDEO RECORDER
You can record programs blocked by the Parental Control feature, but you will need to enter your PIN first
to watch them.
If you are watching television and recording two programs at the same time, you must be either tuned in
to one of the programs you are recording, or watching a program you have already recorded.
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VIDEO RECORDER
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CHANGE START AND END TIMES
1. Select hour using or , then select minutes using .
2. Do the same for each column.
3. To confirm your settings, press .
If you would rather enter the time manually, you must enter the four digits requested, even if you are only changing
the minutes value, otherwise the change will not be programmed.
PLAY BACK A RECORDED PROGRAM
1. Press the key, highlight a program title, and press SELECT.
2. Highlight an option and press SELECT.
3. To return to a program in progress without watching a recorded program in its entirety, press , then EXIT,
and tune in to the desired channel.
4. To return to a program in progress after watching a recorded program in its entirety, press EXIT and tune in
to the desired channel.
PERSONAL
VIDEO RECORDER
You cannot schedule a VCR recording in advance. You can, however, tape a program in progress, or transfer
the PVR recording you’re watching onto a videocassette.
If you stop watching a recorded program to watch a live program, when you return to the recorded
program, it will resume playing where you left off. If you want to watch it again from the beginning, press
, select Play from beginning and press SELECT.
PERSONAL
VIDEO RECORDER
BLOCK A PROGRAM
If you have recorded a program that was not subject to Parental Control, but decide to block access to it later:
1. Press the key, highlight a program title, and press SELECT.
2. Highlight Block and press SELECT.
3. Enter your parental PIN and press ; a small red padlock appears in the upper left window of the screen,
confirming that the title has been blocked.
4. To view the program, you must enter your parental PIN.
SORT PROGRAM TITLES
To make it easier to access recorded programs, you can sort them by alphabetical order or by date and time
recorded. To change from one setting to the other:
1. Press the key, then press Preferences.
2. Choose the desired sorting method and press SELECT.
SAVE TIME
DEFAULT SAVE TIME
1. Press the key, then press Preferences. Highlight Change Save Time and press SELECT.
CHANGE THE SAVE TIME FOR A PROGRAM YOU HAVE ALREADY RECORDED
1. Press the key, highlight a program title, and press SELECT.
2. Highlight Change Save Time, and press .
3. Highlight a time and press SELECT.
4. Press the EXIT key to return to the program in progress.
CHANGE THE SAVE TIME FOR A SCHEDULED RECORDING
1. Press the key followed by , then highlight a program title, and press SELECT.
2. Highlight the SAVE column, select a period, and press SELECT.
3. Press the EXIT key to return to the program in progress.
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VIDEO RECORDER
The save time is the period during which a recorded program will be stored on the terminal’s hard drive.
The default save time applies to all future recordings; it can be 1, 2, 7, 14 days, or indefinite. When that
period has expired, the program will be erased automatically.
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VIDEO RECORDER
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HOW TO DELETE A RECORDED PROGRAM OR A SCHEDULED RECORDING
DELETE A PROGRAM FROM THE LIST OF RECORDED PROGRAMS
1. Press the key, highlight a program title, and press SELECT.
2. Highlight Erase, then press to confirm.
DELETE OR MODIFY A SCHEDULED RECORDING
1. Press the key, then press .
2. Highlight a program title and press SELECT.
3. Press to delete the program, then press to confirm.
or
Modify program, then press .
DELETE A RECORDING IN PROGRESS
1. Tune in to the channel broadcasting the program being recorded and press the key.
2. Highlight Stop and Erase, then press SELECT.
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) – HOW TO WATCH TWO PROGRAMS AT ONCE
The keys near the bottom of the remote control are used to control the PIP feature, which lets you view two
programs at the same time.
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Press ; a second screen (the PIP screen) appears superimposed on the main screen.
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Press to change the channel in the PIP screen.
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Press to swap the program in the PIP screen to the main screen, and vice versa.
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Press to move the PIP screen to a different corner of the main screen.
PERSONAL
VIDEO RECORDER
STORAGE
CAPABILITIES
Digital TV channels broadcast variable amounts of data, depending on the type of program being aired. For
instance, there may be times when a sports specialty channel broadcasts a larger quantity of data than channels
whose lineups are primarily made
up of talk shows or soap operas. Sports programs generally involve much
more movement, and more data are therefore required
to reproduce the images on your screen. The number
of recording hours available to you therefore varies according to the types
of programs you record.
Based on the average amount of data transmitted by an SDTV (Standard Definition Television) channel,
a PVR terminal’s 80-gigabyte hard drive can store up to 50 hours of recorded programs.
HDTV (High-Definition Television) channels need to transmit 2 to 2.5 times more data than standard channels
to reproduce a higher
quality image on your screen. Your PVR HD is equipped with a high-capacity hard drive
(160 gigabytes) that lets you store up to
20 hours of high-definition programming, or up to 100 hours of
standard-format content.
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CAPABILITIES
SETTINGS
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SETTINGS
QUICK SETTINGS
The Quick Settings screen displays the most frequently used functions and settings:
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Add a channel to (or remove it from) your Favourites list
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Turn Parental Control ON/OFF
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Start recording
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Set Sleep Timer
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Set SAP (Second Audio Program) language
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Switch Caption OFF/ON or ON with mute (Explorer®8010HD and 8300HD)
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Block or unblock the current channel
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Set Picture Size (HD terminal only)
HOW TO DISPLAY QUICK SETTINGS
1. Press the SETTINGS key once to display the Quick Settings screen, highlight an option, and press SELECT
to modify it.
2. Press the EXIT key to leave Quick Settings and return to the current channel.
GENERAL SETTINGS
The General Settings screen lets you customize the terminal’s display features and set the timers.
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Press the SETTINGS key twice, highlight an option, and press the INFO key to see what the option does.
For more information on the options available in Quick Settings, press the SETTINGS key twice to display
the General Settings screen, highlight an option, and press the INFO key.
Options
Language: Screen
Purchase: PIN PPV: Purchases
Set: A-C Outlet
Set: Color Scheme
Set: Output Chan
Set: VCR Commander
Timer: All
Timer: Rewind New
Timer: Sleep
Timer: Turn Off
Timer: VCR New
Timer: Wake-Up
Viewer: Favourites
Viewer: Power On
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HD only
Options
Audio: Digital Out
Audio: Range
Audio: Volume Ctrl
Block: Channels
Block: PIN
Block: Rating
Block: Time New
CC: Background*
CC: Characters*
CC: Options*
CC: Source*
Display: Power Off
Display: Power On
Language: Audio
Language: Keyboard
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
TERMINAL
My terminal feels hot, is this normal?
Yes, because the electronic components inside generate a lot of heat. To prevent overheating, avoid blocking the
air vents on the top and sides and do not place the terminal in enclosed furniture.
Can I leave my terminal on all the time?
Yes, but we recommend turning it off after use.
FUNCTIONS
The TV program guide no longer displays data
Change the terminal Display language and return to the initial language when the problem is solved. To change the
Display language, press SETTINGS twice and select Language: Screen on the General Settings screen options menu.
Does the terminal support the Second Audio Program (SAP) function?
Yes. The terminal can convert SAP even though very few programs are designed to support this function.
Does the terminal show subtitles of programs encoded for the hearing impaired?
Standard PVR terminals allow passage of sub-title information so that it can be received by a suitable decoder
(e.g. your television). However, HD PVR terminals first decode sub-title data and then send it to the television.
PERIPHERALS
Can I use a DVD player or DVD recorder with the terminal?
Yes. A DVD player should work independently from the terminal and be connected directly to the television.
A DVD recorder, on the other hand, is connected to the terminal much like a VCR.
Is the VCR+ function on the VCR of any use with the terminal?
No, this function is only used to record the analog signal.
VCR Commander, IR Blaster and IR Receiver
VCR Commander and IR Blaster are infrared transmitters that make it easier to record programs.
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Explorer 2000: compatible with VCR Commander
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Other Explorer models: compatible with IR Blaster
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PACE terminals: IR Receiver
What connects to the USB port and what is it for?
USB is a computer standard. The port is used to connect peripheral devices: keyboard, mouse, scanner, printer,
diskette storage drive. At this time, the USB port on the terminal is not operational but it will be in the near future.
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REMOTE CONTROL
Can I turn on my TV and the terminal at the same time?
Yes, but if your TV is an older model and you turn it on by pulling a button, you will have to connect the TV to
the CA output on the back of the terminal.
•
Press the SETTINGS button twice on the terminal’s keyboard or remote control.
•
Select Settings: CA output and press SELECT. Select “Avec le terminal” (with the terminal), press SELECT
and SETTINGS.
SOUND AND IMAGE
Poor picture reception
In most cases, simply re-initializing the terminal re-establishes the service. To re-initialize, you need to turn off the
terminal, disconnect it from the wall outlet, and then reconnect it. Wait 5 minutes, restart the terminal and tune in
to a channel. If the problem persists, please contact Technical Support.
What gets connected to the S-VIDEO output and what is it for?
It is used to connect a VCR or TV equipped with an S-VIDEO input. This connector separates colours and brightness,
which enhances image quality. You need to purchase a cable in order to use it.
The sound does not match the program I’m watching
Make sure that the SAP (Second Audio Program) setting on the television set is disabled and that the SAP setting
on your terminal corresponds to your chosen language.
Can I take advantage of AC-3 technology with the terminal?
Yes, but you need an AC-3 decoder. This decoder is usually built into newer, high-end sound systems or home
theatre systems. The illico terminal relays the information (Digital Audio Out connector) but does not decode it.
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
Which channel do I select to view images sent by my surveillance camera? 950.
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FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
Can I change the time shown on the front of the terminal?
No, the time shown reflects the terminal’s internal clock. However, depending on the screen language setting,
it can be displayed in the 24-hour system (French) or the 12-hour system (English).
Modifying the time format displayed on the front of the terminal
•
Press the SETTINGS button twice on the remote control or wireless keyboard.
•
Select Language: Screen and press SELECT.
•
Select English or Spanish for the 12-hour format and French for the 24-hour format, and then press SELECT
and SETTINGS.
The words NON AUTORISÉ or NOT AUTHORIZED are displayed on some of my service channels
If this problem occurs, please contact Technical Support.
PAY-PER-VIEW AND PIN
I ordered an Indigo movie and the terminal asked me to enter a 4-digit PIN. What is it for?
This PIN is a security feature. Only individuals who know the PIN can order a movie or an event. All subscribers
have the default PIN 0000; it is a good idea to change the PIN regularly.
Ordering a movie with illico
1. Tune in to Channel 350 (VCC trailers) and press Guide on the keyboard or remote control.
2. Select a time slot and scroll the movies broadcast during this period.
3. Select a title and press SELECT twice.
4. Press B and enter your PIN. The default PIN is 0000.
Note: You can order movies up to 4 hours in advance and events up to 7 days in advance.
Forgot your illico PIN?
If you have never changed your PIN, enter 0000, which is the default PIN. If you have already changed it, you will
have to contact Customer Service.
The telephone numbers for Customer Service and Customer Technical Support are listed on page 50.
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LIST OF CODES
REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CODES FOR AT8400
TV (*HD equipment code)
Admiral – 1001, 1139, 1159
Aiko – 1014
Akai – 1002
Amtron – 1034
Anam National – 1003, 1034
AOC – 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1140,
1141, 1153
Apex – 1180
Audiovox – 1034
Bell & Howell – 1001, 1042, 1062
Broksonic – 1181
Carver – 1000
Celebrity – 1002
Citizen – 1004, 1006, 1008, 1014,
1034, 1032, 1087, 1137, 1160
Colortyme – 1004, 1006, 1009
Contec/Cony – 1010, 1011, 1012,
1034
Craig – 1034
Crosley– 1000
Crown – 1034
Curtis Mathes – 1004, 1006, 1013,
1042, 1053, 1062, 1087, 1137,
1160, 1167
Daewoo – 1004, 1005, 1006, 1014,
1015, 1016, 1103, 1137, 1151
Daytron – 1004, 1006, 1137
Dimensia – 1053
Dumont – 1004, 1122
Electroband – 1002
Electrohome – 1002, 1003, 1004,
1006, 1017, 1018
Emerson – 1004, 1006, 1010, 1019,
1020, 1021, 1022, 1023, 1024,
1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029,
1030, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034,
1035, 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039,
1040, 1042, 1062, 1101, 1137,
1142, 1143, 1152, 1168
Envision – 1004, 1006
Fisher – 1041, 1042, 1043, 1062,
1144
Fijitsu – 1040
Funai – 1034, 1040
GE – 1003, 1004, 1006, 1018, 1044,
1045, 1046, 1053, 1072, 1132,
1133, 1134, 1145, 1161
Goldstar – 1004, 1005, 1006, 1010,
1017, 1047, 1048, 1049, 1126,
1127, 1137, 1138
Hallmark – 1004, 1006
Hitachi – 1004, 1006, 1010, 1011,
1012, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1109,
1110, 1111, 1112, 1113, 1114,
1115, 1116, 1117, 1118, 1119,
1120, 1121, 1143, 1154, 1166,
1169
Infinity – 1000
JBL – 1000
JC Penney – 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008,
1011, 1018, 1044, 1045, 1048,
1049, 1053, 1061, 1072, 1086,
1087, 1104, 1137, 1138, 1145
Jensen – 1004, 1006
JVC – 1010, 1011, 1012, 1045, 1051,
1054, 1055, 1056, 1128, 1129,
1146, 1168, 1175*
Kawasho – 1002, 1004, 1006
Kenwood – 1004, 1006, 1017
Kloss Novabeam – 1034, 1057, 1058
KTV – 1034, 1059, 1137, 1142
LG – 1005
Logik – 1001
Luxman – 1004, 1006
LXI – 1000, 1006, 1042, 1053, 1060,
1061, 1062, 1145
Magnavox – 1000, 1004, 1006, 1008,
1017, 1057, 1058, 1063, 1064,
1065, 1073, 1106, 1107, 1108
Majestic – 1001
Marantz – 1000, 1004, 1006, 1050,
1066
Megatron – 1006, 1050
Memorex – 1001, 1005, 1006, 1042,
1062
MGA – 1004, 1005, 1006, 1017,
1018, 1043, 1067, 1068
Mitsubishi – 1004, 1005, 1006, 1017,
1018, 1043, 1067, 1068, 1069,
1102
Montgomery Ward – 1001
Motorola – 1003, 1139
MTC – 1004, 1005, 1006, 1087
Multitech – 1034
Multivision – 1070
NAD – 1006, 1060, 1061, 1147, 1166
NEC – 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1009
Nikko – 1006, 1014
Onwa – 1034
Optimus – 1147, 1166
Optonica – 1079, 1139
Orion – 1031, 1152
Panasonic – 1003, 1045, 1136, 1162,
1179*
Philco – 1000, 1003, 1004, 1005,
1006, 1008, 1010, 1017, 1057,
1058, 1063, 1065
Philips – 1000, 1003, 1004, 1008,
1010, 1017, 1057, 1058, 1063,
1071, 1072, 1073, 1074
Pioneer – 1004, 1006, 1075, 1076,
1143, 1147, 1166
Portland – 1004, 1005, 1006, 1014,
1137
Price Club – 1087
Prism– 1045
Proscan – 1053, 1145
Proton – 1004, 1006, 1010, 1077
Quasar – 1003, 1045, 1059, 1078,
1162
Radio Shack – 1042, 1062
Radio Shack/Realistic – 1004, 1006,
1010
RCA – 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007,
1017, 1053, 1080, 1081, 1082,
1083, 1084, 1085, 1105, 1143,
1145, 1148, 1149, 1151, 1155,
1163, 1167, 1170, 1182
Realistic – 1042, 1062
Runco – 1122
Sampo – 1004, 1006, 1137, 1138
Samsung – 1004, 1005, 1006, 1010,
1013, 1017, 1086, 1087, 1088,
1137, 1138, 1156, 1178*
Sansui – 1152
Sanyo – 1004, 1041, 1042, 1062,
1068, 1089, 1090, 1135, 1144
Scott – 1004, 1006, 1010, 1020, 1031,
1034, 1040
Sears – 1000, 1004, 1006, 1011,
1012, 1017, 1040, 1041, 1042,
1043, 1053, 1055, 1060, 1061,
1062, 1091, 1092, 1144, 1145,
1150
Sharp – 1004, 1066, 1010, 1022,
1025, 1079, 1093, 1094, 1095,
1100, 1137, 1139
Signature – 1001
Sony – 1002, 1157, 1164, 1165,
1174*, 1176*, 1177*
Soundesign – 1004, 1006, 1008, 1034,
1040
Starlite – 1034
Sylvania – 1000, 1004, 1006, 1008,
1017, 1057, 1058, 1063, 1064,
1065, 1073, 1096, 1131
Symphonic – 1029, 1034, 1150
Tandy – 1139
Tatung – 1003
Technics – 1045
Techwood – 1004, 1006, 1045
Teknika – 1000, 1001, 1004, 1005,
1006, 1008, 1010, 1011, 1012,
1014, 1034, 1040, 1064, 1087,
1136, 1137, 1162
Telecaption – 1097
Thomson – 1171*
Toshiba – 1042, 1060, 1061, 1062,
1087, 1091, 1097, 1098, 1130,
1131, 1183, 1172*, 1173*
Totevision – 1137
Universal – 1044, 1072
Vidikron – 1000
Wards – 1000, 1001, 1004, 1005,
1006, 1017, 1020, 1029, 1040,
1044, 1053, 1057, 1058, 1063,
1064, 1072, 1073, 1079, 1099
Yamaha – 1004, 1005, 1006, 1017
Zenith – 1001, 1004, 1122, 1123,
1124, 1125, 1158
RECEIVERS (*Test this code with the CH+ or CH– buttons)
Aiwa – 3000, 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004,
3014, 3020
Carver – 3000
Harman Kardon – 3000, 3013
JBL – 3013
JVC – 3005
Kenwood – 3006
Linn – 3000
Magnavox – 3000
Marantz – 3000
Onkyo – 3015
Panasonic – 3016, 3017
Philips – 3000
Pioneer – 3012*
RCA – 3007
Sansui – 3000
Sherwood – 3019
Sony – 3008, 3009, 3018
Technics – 3016, 3017
Wards – 3000, 3012*
Yahama – 3010, 3011, 3012*
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LIST OF CODES
VCR
Admiral – 2035
Aiko – 2018
Aiwa – 2017
Akai – 2002, 2003, 2004, 2031, 2032
Audiovox – 2010
Beaumark – 2024
Bell & Howell – 2007
Brocksonic – 2008
Calix – 2010
Canon – 2014, 2015
Capehart – 2030
Carver – 2000
CCE – 2018, 2024
Citizen – 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012,
2013, 2018, 2045
Colortyme – 2005
Craig – 2009, 2010, 2016, 2024
Curtis Mathes – 2005, 2009, 2012,
2013, 2014, 2015, 2025, 2046
Daewoo – 2011, 2017, 2018, 2030,
2045
Daytron – 2030
Dimensia – 2025, 2046
Electrohome – 2010, 2019
Emerson – 2002, 2008, 2010, 2011,
2014, 2017, 2019, 2026, 2032
Fisher – 2007, 2016, 2020, 2021
Fuji – 2003, 2014
Funai – 2017
Garrard – 2017
GE – 2001, 2009, 2014, 2015,
2025, 2046
Go Video – 2038, 2044
Goldstar – 2005, 2010, 2013
Gradiente – 2017
Harman Kardon – 2000, 2005
Harwood – 2024
Hitachi – 2022, 2023, 2029, 2031
JC Penney – 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008,
2009, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2022,
2023, 2024, 2029
Jensen – 2022, 2023, 2031
JVC – 2005, 2006, 2007, 2013, 2031,
2033, 2039
Kenwood – 2005, 2006, 2007, 2012,
2013, 2031, 2033
KLH – 2024
Kodak – 2020, 2014
LG – 2010
Logik – 2024
LXI – 2010
Magnavox – 2000, 2014, 2015, 2028
Marantz – 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007,
2012, 2013, 2014
Matsushita – 2014
Memorex – 2007, 2009, 2010, 2014,
2016, 2017, 2028, 2035, 2047
MGA – 2019, 2026, 2032
Minolta – 2022, 2023, 2029
Mitsubishi – 2019, 2022, 2023, 2026,
2032, 2033
Montgomery Ward – 2035, 2047
Motorola – 2014, 2035, 2047
MTC – 2009
Multitech – 2009, 2012, 2017, 2024
NEC – 2005, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2013,
2031, 2033
Nikko – 2010
Noblex – 2009
Olympus – 2014
Optimus – 2010, 2035, 2047
Optonica – 2027
Panasonic – 2014, 2015
Pentax – 2012, 2022, 2023, 2029
Pentex Research – 2013
Philco – 2014, 2015
Philips – 2000, 2014, 2027
Pioneer – 2006, 2022, 2033
Portland – 2012, 2030, 2045
Proscan – 2001, 2025, 2046
Quasar – 2014, 2015
Radio Shack – 2010, 2027, 2047
Radio Shack/Realistic – 2007, 2009,
2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,
2019, 2020, 2021, 2027, 2035
Radix – 2010
RCA – 2001, 2002, 2009, 2014, 2022,
2023, 2025, 2029, 2040, 2046
Realistic – 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011,
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019,
2020, 2021, 2027, 2035, 2047
Ricoh – 2034
Runco – 2028
Samsung – 2004, 2009, 2011, 2041
Sansui – 2006, 2031, 2033
Sanyo – 2007, 2009, 2016, 2042
Scott – 2008, 2011, 2026
Sears – 2007, 2010, 2014, 2016,
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2029
Sharp – 2019, 2027, 2035, 2045, 2047
Shintom – 2003, 2023, 2024
Signature – 2035, 2047
Singer – 2014, 2024, 2034
Sony – 2003
STS – 2014, 2029
Sylvania – 2000, 2014, 2015, 2017,
2026
Symphonic – 2017
Tandy – 2007
Tashiko – 2010
Tatung – 2031
Teac – 2017, 2031
Technics – 2014
Teknika – 2010, 2014, 2017
Toshiba – 2011, 2020, 2022, 2026,
2032
Totevision – 2009, 2010
Unitech – 2009
Vector Research – 2005, 2006, 2011,
2012
Video Concepts – 2005, 2006, 2011,
2012, 2032
Wards – 2000, 2009, 2010, 2011,
2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022,
2023, 2024, 2027, 2029, 2035,
2047
XR–1000 – 2014, 2017, 2024
Yamaha – 2005, 2006, 2007, 2013,
2031
Zenith – 2003, 2028, 2034, 2043
CD
ADC – 2166
Aiwa – 2151
Akai – 2167
Emerson – 2152
Fisher – 2153
GE – 2169
Hitachi – 2154
JVC – 2155
Kenwood – 2156
Marantz – 2158
Mistubishi – 2170
Nakamichi – 2172
NEC – 2157
Onkyo – 2159
Panasonic – 2160
Pioneer – 2161
RCA – 2162
Sanyo – 2175
Sears – 2168
Sherwood – 2173
Sony – 2163
Teac – 2174
Technics – 2164
Toshiba – 2171
Yamaha – 2165
DVD (*Test this code with the PLAY button)
Aiwa – 2057, 2070
Alpine – 2071
Apex – 2068, 2069, 2072, 2073
BOSE – 2140
Broksonic – 2074, 2148
Clarion – 2075
Classic – 2076
Daewoo – 2077
Denon – 2078, 2079, 2080, 2081
Emerson – 2082, 2083
Fisher – 2084
Funai – 2083
GE – 2048, 2085*, 2086
Go Video – 2141, 2147
GPX – 2087
Hitachi – 2056, 2088, 2089, 2090,
2091
JVC – 2050, 2058, 2092, 2142
Kenwood – 2093
Konka – 2059, 2060
Magnavox – 2051, 2094
Memorex – 2095
Mintek – 2096
Mitsubishi – 2052
NAD – 2082
Nakamichi – 2097
Norcent – 2098, 2099
Onkyo – 2100
Oritron – 2114
Panasonic – 2061, 2101, 2102, 2103,
2104, 2105, 2106
Philips – 2051, 2067, 2107
Pioneer – 2053, 2108, 2109, 2110,
2111
Proscan – 2048, 2112
Qwestar – 2113, 2114
RCA – 2048, 2049*, 2115, 2143, 2149
Sampo – 2116
Samsung – 2117, 2118, 2119, 2144
Sansui – 2120
Sanyo – 2062, 2121, 2145
Sharp – 2122, 2123
Sherwood – 2124
Sony – 2154, 2063, 2064, 2125, 2126,
2127, 2128, 2129
Sylvania – 2083
Teac – 2130
Technics – 2131
Techwood – 2132
Toshiba – 2055, 2065, 2133, 2134,
2135, 2150
Yamaha – 2136, 2137, 2138
Zenith – 2066, 2139, 2146
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LIST OF CODES
REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CODES FOR UR5-8400A
TV
ADMIRAL – 025, 053
AIKO – 117
AIWA – 034, 161, 101
AKAI – 043, 046, 124, 146
AMERICA ACTION – 117
AMERICAN HIGH – 031
AMPRO – 072
ANAM – 031, 103
ASHA – 040
AUDIO DYNAMICS – 012, 023, 043
AUDIOVOX – 101
BEAUMARK – 040
BROKSONIC – 035, 037, 129, 025
CALIX – 101
CANON – 028, 031
CAPEHART – 108
CCE – 024, 117
CINERAL – 117
CITIZEN – 101, 117
COLT – 024
CRAIG – 003, 040, 135, 024, 101
CURTIS MATHES – 031, 041
CYBERNEX – 040
DAEWOO – 005, 108, 111, 117, 017,
065, 007, 010
DAYTRON – 108
DBX – 012, 023, 043
DYNATECH – 034, 053
ELECTROHOME – 059, 101
ELECTROPHONIC – 101
EMERSON – 006, 029, 035, 037, 129,
153, 017, 025, 027, 031, 034, 036,
046, 101, 131, 138, 117
FISHER – 003, 010, 008, 009
FUJI – 031
FUNAI – 034
GARRARD – 034
GE – 031, 072, 144, 147, 063, 107,
109, 040, 053
GO VIDEO – 132, 155, 040, 136
GOLDSTAR/LG – 101, 004, 012
HARLEY DAVIDSON – 034
HARMAN KARDON – 012, 045
HARWOOD – 024
HITACHI – 004, 026, 034, 043, 063,
137, 150
HQ – 034
HUGUES – 004
INSTANTREPLAY – 031
JCL – 031
JCPENNEY – 004, 012, 031, 040, 101
JENSEN – 043
JVC – 048, 043, 055, 060, 130, 150,
152, 012, 031
KEC – 101, 117
KENWOOD – 034, 150, 014, 048
KLH – 024
KODAK – 031, 101
LLOYD – 034
LOGIK – 024
LXI – 003, 009, 017, 034, 101, 004
MAGIN – 040
MAGNASONIC – 117
MAGNAVOX – 067, 031, 034, 068,
041, 156, 170
MARANTZ – 067, 069, 012, 031
MARTA – 101
MATSUI – 027, 030
MATSUSHITA – 031
MEI – 031
MEMOREX – 040, 101, 003, 014, 031,
034, 053, 072, 134, 139, 025
MGA – 045, 046, 059
MGN TECHNOLOGY – 040
MINOLTA – 004
MITSUBISHI – 059, 061, 051, 004,
046, 045, 053
MOTOROLA – 031, 053
MTC – 034, 040
MULTITECH – 024, 034
NEC – 012, 023, 043, 048
NIKKO – 101
NOBLEX – 040
NORDMENDE – 043
OLYMPUS – 031
OPTIMUS – 053, 101
OPTONICA – 053, 054
ORION – 025
PANASONIC – 031, 070, 133, 140,
163
PENTAX – 004, 031, 063
PHILCP – 031, 034, 067, 025
PHILIPS – 031, 034, 054, 067, 101,
150
PILOT – 101
PIONEER – 021, 004, 048
PORTLAND – 108
PROFITRONIC – 040
PROTEC – 024
PULSAR – 072
QUARTZ – 014
QUASAR – 031, 070, 133, 140, 163,
014
RADIO SHACK – 123, 034
RADIX – 101
RANDEX – 101
RCA – 107, 109, 144, 041, 031, 004,
034, 040, 140, 147, 158, 053
REALISTIC – 003, 008, 014, 031, 034,
040, 053, 054, 101, 010
RICO – 058
RUNCO – 072
SALORA – 014
SAMSUNG – 040, 017, 107, 109, 113,
115, 124
SANKY – 053
SANSUI – 043, 135, 048, 025, 034
SANYO – 003, 014, 040, 134
SCOTT – 017, 037, 129, 131
SEARS – 003, 004, 008, 014, 017,
081, 101, 010, 031, 034
SHARP – 053, 031, 054, 159
SHINTOM – 024
SHOGUN – 040
SINGER – 024
SONY – 001, 057, 058, 003, 052, 053,
031, 154, 171, 009, 034
SOUNDESIGN – 034
STS – 004
SYLVANIA – 031, 034, 059, 067
SYMPHONIC – 034
TANDY – 034, 010
TATUNG – 043
TEAC – 034, 043
TECHNICS – 031, 070
TEKNIKA – 031, 034, 101
THOMAS – 034
TMK – 006, 040
TOSHIBA – 017, 131, 004, 008, 059,
082, 150
TOTEVISION – 040, 101
UNITECH – 040
VECTOR RESEARCH – 012
VIDEO CONCEPTS – 012, 034, 046
VIDEOSONIC – 040
WARDS – 003, 004, 017, 024, 031,
034, 040, 053, 054, 131
WESTINGHOUSE – 024, 025
XR-1000 – 024, 031, 034
YAMAHA – 012, 034, 043
ZENITH – 072, 034, 001, 058, 080,
101, 153, 048, 025
DVD
AIWA – 004, 008
ALPINE – 221
APEX DIGITAL – 251, 246
ARCAM – 215
CYBERHOME – 220
DAEWOO – 220
DENON – 226, 241
FUNAI – 006, 230, 231
VIDEO – 014
GOLDSTAR/LG – 235, 250
HARMAN KARDON – 243
HITACHI – 223
HITEKER – 246
INTEGRA – 002, 238
KENWOOD – 216
KLH – 016
KRELL – 011
LEXICON – 010
MAGNAVOX – 254, 237
MARANTZ – 253, 242
MCINTOSH – 217
MINTEK – 251
MITSUBISHI – 227
MYRYAD – 224 005
NAD – 247
NAKAMICHI – 225
ONKYO – 240
OPTIMUS – 229
PANASONIC – 228, 012
PHILIPS – 253, 237, 214, 003
PIONEER – 255, 222, 229
PROCEED – 245
PROSCAN – 230, 231
RC – 230, 231
SAMSUNG – 236, 248, 014
SANYO – 009
SHARP – 252
SONY – 001, 218, 007
SYLVANIA – 006
SYMPHONIC – 006
TATUNG – 224
TECHNICS – 228
THETA DIGITAL – 229
TOSHIBA – 233, 244, 219, 013
VENTURER – 015
YAMAHA – 249 234
ZENITH – 250, 234, 235, 239
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RECEIVERS
ADC – 200
ADCOM – 072, 082, 092, 161
AIWA – 025, 071, 104, 114, 170, 171,
091, 100
AKAI – 139, 093
AMC – 125, 126, 127, 128
ANGSTROM – 142
ARCAM – 141
AUDIO ACCESS – 147
AUDIO ALCHEMY – 135
AUDIO FILE – 203
AUDIO MATRIX – 077
AUDIO TECHNICA – 134
B & K – 096, 097
BOSE – 070, 170, 113
BRYSTON – 015
CARVER – 003, 008, 028, 099, 151,
203, 014, 016, 040, 090
CASIO – 204
CHIRO – 140
CINEMA SOUND – 084, 134
CITATION – 148
CLARION – 026
CURTIS MATHES – 204
DENON – 084, 151, 155, 188, 056,
119
ENLIGHTENED AUDIO – 049, 050
FISHER – 151
FOSGATE AUDIONICS – 062, 148
GOLDSTAR/LG – 072, 006
HARMAN KARDON – 153, 148, 162,
060, 066, 115 HITACHI –
020
INKEL – 005
JCPENNEY – 102, 204
JENSEN – 058
JVC – 013, 163, 176
KENWOOD – 005, 026, 057, 166, 095
KOSS – 102
KRELL – 150
KYOCERA – 200
LEXICON – 120, 167, 171, 172
LUXMAN – 035, 137, 139, 165, 004,
029
LXI – 204
MAGNAVOX – 152, 164, 191, 043
MARANTZ – 028, 048, 063, 191, 090
MCINTOSH – 173
MCS – 204
MERIDIAN – 009, 051
MITSUBISHI – 180
MONDIAL – 022, 023, 042, 073, 075
NAD – 048
NAKAMICHI – 111, 182, 183, 079, 087
NEC – 080
ONKYO – 084, 046, 012, 030, 041,
081, 103, 044
OPTIMUS – 017, 036, 138, 026
PANASONIC – 007, 088, 129, 130,
132, 195
PARASOUND – 129, 130, 132
PHILIPS – 063, 188, 189, 191
PIONEER – 084, 039, 045, 054,
069, 078, 168, 128, 158
PROCEED – 144
QUASAR – 007, 088, 129, 130, 132,
195
RCA – 010, 067, 117, 156
REALISTIC – 019, 034, 037, 047
ROTEL – 074, 083, 085
SAMSUNG – 123
SANSUI – 063, 110, 032, 116
SANYO – 151
SCOTT – 019
SEARS – 204
SHARP – 026, 057, 094, 175
SHERWOOD – 024, 038
SONY – 001, 011, 055, 187, 053, 112
SOUNDESIGN – 036
SSI – 068
TEAC – 019, 059, 111, 109
TECHNICS – 076, 088, 122, 193, 080,
098
THETA DIGITAL – 065
TOSHIBA – 033 112
YAMAHA – 021, 026, 031, 067, 192,
002, 101, 118
ZENITH – 143, 106
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High-Definition Setup
INTRODUCTION
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SETUP
Refer to the appropriate section in order to configure your terminal. The settings you choose on your HD terminal
will directly influence the picture quality you obtain. To configure them, follow the instructions in the Setup Wizard
section on page 53 of this manual.
If you use DVI cables to connect your HD terminal to your TV, no further configuration is normally required.
With this type of connector, the two devices automatically determine the optimal image resolution.
CONNECTORS
Three types of connector are available for HDTV:HDMI,DVI cable (on some models only) and Component
input. You must use one of these two connector types to obtain an image when viewing channels broadcast
in high definition. They
are recommended for SD content as well, in order to minimize the number of motion
artifacts.
CONVERTING IMAGE FORMATS
One of the golden rules for obtaining optimal image quality is to keep the number of signal conversions to a
minimum. While programs can be broadcast in different formats, depending on the channel, your television displays
them only in its native format. In other words, a program’s format may vary, but your television’s format always
stays the same – which means your television will inevitably have to convert the format of programs broadcast
outside its native format.
Nevertheless, the number of conversions can be kept to a minimum. The format adjustment option on HD terminals
lets you avoid unnecessary conversions. This is why you should know your television’s native format: you can then
set these terminals to the same format as your TV, so it always receives signals without performing an extra
conversion.
INTRODUCTION
SETUP WIZARD
INTRODUCING THE SETUP WIZARD
WHAT IS THE SETUP WIZARD?
The HDTV Setup Wizard is an on-screen program that helps you set up your high-definition terminal to receive
the best picture quality that the HDTV supports.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before you begin to set up your HD terminal, you may want to have available the user’s guide that came with
your HDTV for reference.
IS IT NECESSARY TO USE THE SETUP WIZARD?
Yes. Whether you have used the component (Y,Pb and Pr), DVI or HDMI connectors to link your HDTV to the HD
terminal, the Setup Wizard will provide your system with the necessary flexibility to ensure that you obtain the best
picture quality you can get at all times.
PICTURE FORMATS
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A STANDARD SCREEN AND A WIDE SCREEN?
The type of screen your HDTV has (wide screen or standard screen) determines how the set-top displays programs
on the screen. The picture format for an HDTV is a combination of aspect ratio and screen resolution and is
different for standard-screen and wide-screen HDTVs.
WHAT IS AN ASPECT RATIO?
An aspect ratio is the ratio of the width to the height of the TV screen. The aspect ratios differ because the
television industry manufactures both standard-screen and wide-screen HDTVs to appeal to consumer viewing
preferences.
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Notes:
• The analog Y, Pb, Pr ports become inactive when the
HDTV is connected to the DVI or HDMI port.
• If the HDTV is connected to the DVI or HDMI port on the
back of the set-top and you see this alert message on
the screen, it means that the HDTV and the set-top are
not compatible. If this occurs, reconnect the set-top to
the Y, Pb, Pr ports on the set-top.
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WHAT IS THE SCREEN RESOLUTION?
The screen resolution indicates the amount of detail that the picture displays. Resolution is identified by the number
of display lines on the screen. The techniques that an HDTV uses to “paint” the picture on the screen are referred
to as progressive and interlaced.
For example, a resolution of 1080i indicates that the screen shows 1080 lines in an interlaced display, and 480p
means that the screen shows 480 lines in a progressive display.
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Note: The screen resolution (1080i, 480p, etc.) is sometimes referred to as the scan rate. The terms are
interchangeable.
With the progressive method, every pixel
on the screen is refreshed simultaneously.
The interlaced method involves refreshing pixels in
alternation – first the odd lines and then the even lines.
A standard-screen HDTV
has a 4:3 aspect ratio. The screen is
4 units wide for every 3 units tall.
A wide-screen HDTV is one-third wider
than a standard-screen HDTV. The screen
is 16 units wide for every 9 units tall.
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Screen Resolution:
480p or 480i fill the screen
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Screen Resolution:
720p or 1080i fill the screen
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HOW DO I KNOW WHICH PICTURE FORMAT TO CHOOSE?
The type of screen your HDTV has determines how the set-top displays programs on the screen. The following
examples show how programs will look when the picture format is set to Normal mode (not Stretch or Zoom
modes).
Standard-screen HDTVs
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On a wide-screen HDTV,
these picture formats: Automatically display in this manner:
480p or 480i standard Full-screen format
720p or 1080i wide Letterbox format
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Wide-Screen HDTVs
SETUP WIZARD
On a wide-screen HDTV,
these picture formats: Automatically display in this manner:
480p or 480i standard Pillarbox format
720p or 1080i wide Full-screen format
SETUP WIZARD
SETTING UP YOUR HD TERMINAL WITH THE SETUP WIZARD
BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO SET UP YOUR HD TERMINAL USING THE SETUP WIZARD,
THERE ARE TWO THINGS YOU NEED TO DO:
•
Download the latest information to the set-top. (You only need to do this for the initial setup. After the initial
set up,
programming information is downloaded to the set-top automatically on a regular basis.)
•
Prepare the set-top to send picture formats that your HDTV supports.
Download the latest programming information to the set-top
Assuming that you have linked your HDTV to the HD terminal using either the component (Y, Pb, Pr), DVI or HDMI
connectors, complete the following steps to download latest software, programming, and service information to
the set-top. (Be sure you have made a note of which video input port the set-top is connected to on the HDTV. For
example: Video input port 6.)
1. Plug the set-top and the TV into an AC power source.
2. Do not turn on the set-top or TV yet.
3. Wait until you see one of the following displays on the front of the set-top:
•
Current time
•
Four dashes (– – – –)
4. STOP! Before you turn on the TV or the set-top, you should have read the information in the Picture Formats
section, earlier in this guide.
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Note: You only need to do this for the initial setup.
Important: If the display shows activity on the set-top, it means that the operating system of the
terminal is being updated: this process may take several minutes. When the update is complete,
the front panel displays the current time or four dashes (– –––).
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Prepare the set-top to send picture formats that your HDTV supports
If your HDTV displays a black screen when you turn it on, the set-top may be sending a picture format that your
HDTV does not support. Prepare the set-top to send all picture formats that your HDTV supports. Later, while
watching TV, you will be able to toggle among the different settings to select the format that provides the best
picture quality for the program you are watching.
Complete these steps to prepare the set-top to deliver programming in the picture format settings that your HDTV
supports.
1. Refer to the user guide that came with your HDTV to find the picture formats that your HDTV supports.
2. If the set-top is turned off, press the POWER key to turn it on.
3. On the front of the set-top, press and hold the SELECT button until the message light blinks.
4. Then, press the VOL– key to indicate that you want to select a picture format setting. The LED display shows
HdSr to indicate that the set-top is in the Picture Format mode for HDTV settings.
5. In the following table, find each of the picture formats that your HDTV supports. Then, press the corresponding
buttons on the front panel of the set-top.
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Important: Before you start, read these instructions carefully. When you get to step 5, you have
20 seconds to begin selecting picture format settings. After 20 seconds, the set-top is no longer in
the Picture Format mode. If this occurs, repeat this process, starting at step 2.
Note: If 1080i is one of the settings that your HDTV supports, we suggest you select it last. Then, when you
turn on the TV to use the Setup Wizard, the picture format will be 1080i.
To select this
picture format:
Press this button
on the front panel:
The set-top
briefly displays:
And then
briefly displays:
480i
720p
480p
1080i
CH+
VOL–
CH–
VOL+
480i
720p
480p
1080
SEt
SEt
SEt
SEt
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IS THERE MORE THAN ONE SETUP OPTION?
Yes. The Setup Wizard provides two options for selecting your screen type:
• If you choose the Easy option, the Setup Wizard automatically sets up the HDTV to receive programming
in 1080i and 480i formats.
• If you choose the Advanced option, you can toggle through all the picture formats and select the formats
that look best on the HDTV screen.
HOW DO I START THE SETUP WIZARD?
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Note: Use the , and keys on the remote control to navigate through the Setup Wizard menus
and options. You may want to have available the user guide that came with your HDTV for reference.
1. Make sure that the set-top
is off and the HDTV is on.
2. Press the GUIDE and INFO keys
at the same time.
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1. Press to start the setup.
2. Choose one of the following options:
•
To choose the Easy Setup option,
press ; then, go to the Easy Setup
Instructions on page 61.
•
To choose the Advanced Setup option,
press ; then go to the Advanced Setup
Instructions, on page 62.
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1. Press or to select the type of TV screen
you have.
2. Press POWER to begin watching TV.
Notes:
•
If you pressed , the setup is complete.
The TV is set to receive programming in 1080i
and 480i formats.
•
If you pressed , proceed to next page.
ADVANCED SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Press or to select the type of TV screen
you have.
2. Press to see how various formats look
on your TV screen.
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3. Press SELECT to toggle between the Save and
Remove options, or press to see how the
next format looks on your TV screen.
Important: If you see a black screen, press
again to view the next screen. Do not press SELECT.
The black screen means that your TV does not support
that particular format, so you do not want to select it.
4. After saving the picture formats, press EXIT.
The setup is complete.
5. Press POWER to begin watching TV.
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CHANGING THE SETTINGS WHILE WATCHING TV
Some channels are high-definition (HD) and some are not. To maximize viewing of non-HD channels, you can toggle
between an HD scan rate (either 1080i or 720p) and a standard-definition scan rate (either 480i or 480p).
HOW DO I CHANGE THE PICTURE SIZE?
1. Press SETTINGS to access the Quick Settings menu.
2. Scroll to Picture Format or Picture Size. (You will see the
Picture Format only if the Set Picture Format is set to Fixed
in the General Settings menu.)
3. Press or to view the options.
4. As you scroll through the options, notice how the picture
on the screen changes.
5. Select the picture size and/or format of your choice.
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Wide-screen HDTV:
maximize viewing of any channel
Standard-screen HDTV:
maximize viewing on non-HD channels.
Note: HD-channel programs
automatically fill the entire
HDTV 16:9 screen.
SETUP WIZARD
HOW CAN I CHANGE HOW THE PICTURE LOOKS ON MY TV?
Press SETTINGS twice to display the General Settings menu. Then,
choose one of the following options:
Fixed — The screen resolution you selected from the Setup Wizard
can be seen in the Quick Settings menu. The screen resolution remains
the same (fixed) until you change it.
Pass-Through — This option provides a built-in convenience factor. The
set-top attempts to convert the signal of an incoming program to the best
picture format for your HDTV screen. However, if you have not selected all
the screen resolutions that are available, the screen resolution defaults to the best selection available based on the
selections you made in the HDTV Setup Wizard.
Upconvert 1 and Upconvert 2 — The operation of these two options is similar to that of the Pass-Through
option. See the Display Formats For Digital Sources table below.
Auto DVI or HDMI — If your HDTV is connected through the DVI or HDMI output, you will see this option and
not the Pass-Through option. Incoming programming is automatically formatted to the scan rate supported by
your HDTV.
DISPLAY FORMATS FOR DIGITAL SOURCES
The following table illustrates the relationship between the format option you chose, the signal the set-top receives,
and how the picture is displayed on the TV screen.
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If you chose
this picture format option:
When the set-top
receives this type of signal:
The picture is displayed on
the HDTV screen in this format:
Fixed All formats 1080i, 720p, 480i, 480p
(Depending on your selections
made in the Setup Wizard and
Quick Settings menu)
Pass-Through 480i
480p
720p
1080i
480i
480p
720p
1080i
Upconvert 1 480i/480p
720p/1080i
480p
1080i
Upconvert 2 480i/480p
720p/1080i
480p
720p
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CLOSED-CAPTIONING
WHAT IS CLOSED-CAPTIONING?
Closed-captioning is text on the TV screen related to the programming being viewed. What you see is an
abbreviated version of the actors’ dialogue and indications of important background sounds. For sporting events,
closed-captioning provides realtime play-by-play descriptions from the announcers. Closed-captioning is provided
for those requiring assistance understanding and enjoying sound.
DOES MY TV SUPPORT CLOSED-CAPTIONING?
Many TVs support closed-captioning through the RF and baseband inputs. When your HDTV-to-set-top connection
is through the YPrPb port or the DVI port, closed-captioning is decoded and displayed by the HD terminal.
WHO PROVIDES CLOSED-CAPTIONING?
Several companies (sources) provide closed-captioning service to television networks and production companies for
standard (analog) and digital programming.
Closed-captioning sources for standard (analog) programming
•
Std CC1 is the primary caption service for non-digital programming.
•
Std CC2 through Std CC4 are text services that may contain different information, including alternate
languages.
•
T1 through T4 are text services that may also provide additional information from the closed-caption provider.
Closed-captioning sources for digital programming
•
Digital 1 is the primary caption source.
•
Digital 2 is the suggested choice for alternate languages.
•
Digital 3 through Digital 6 are undefined at this time.
CHOOSE A CLOSED-CAPTIONING SOURCE
1. Press SETTINGS twice to access the General Settings menu.
2. Scroll to CC: Source.
3. Press to access the STD (analog) and digital source options.
4. Scroll through the options and select the recommended sources: Std CC1 and Digital 1.
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CONTROL THE AUDIO VOLUME WHILE CLOSED-CAPTIONING IS TURNED ON OR OFF
1. Press SETTINGS twice to access the General Settings menu.
2. Scroll to Audio:Volume Ctrl. There are two setting options:
•
Fixed – The Fixed setting controls the audio volume through the TV and enables you to have
closed-captioning turned on or off while listening to the programming audio.
•
Variable – The Variable setting controls the audio volume through the set-top and enables you to
have closed-captioning turned on or off while listening to the programming audio, or you can have
closed-captioning on while the set-top audio is muted.
3. SELECT either the Fixed or Variable setting.
TURN CLOSED-CAPTIONING ON AND OFF
You can turn closed-captioning on and off at any time through the Quick Settings menu.
1. Press SETTINGS to access the Quick Settings menu while watching TV.
2. Turn caption on or off.
3. If you chose the Fixed setting for the audio volume:
A. Scroll to Caption Off/On.
B. Press to access the options.
C. Scroll through the options and press SELECT to set your choice.
4. If you chose the Variable setting for the audio volume:
A. Scroll to Caption Off/On/On with Mute.
B. Press to access the options.
C. Scroll through the options and press SELECT to set your choice.
CHANGE THE LOOK OF CLOSED-CAPTIONING
Depending on the program or caption provider, you may or may not be able to change how the closed-captioning
looks on the TV screen.
1. Press SETTINGS twice to access the General Settings menu.
2. Scroll to CC: Options.
3. Press to access the CAPTION STYLE column.
•
If you select the Set by Program option, the style is set by the caption provider for each program,
and you cannot change the settings.
•
If you select the Set by Viewer option, you can use the instructions in the remainder of this section of
the guide to change the caption styles.
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Note: You may be able to change the appearance of closed-captioning on most HD channels and on some
digital channels using the procedures in this section. Closed-captioning on analog channels and on most
digital channels appears on the screen with white letters on a black background, and the format can not
be changed.
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CHANGE THE BACKGROUND SHADING AND COLOUR
The following instructions make the following assumptions:
•
You have accessed the General Settings menu by pressing SETTINGS twice.
•
The caption style setting in the General Settings menu is Set by Viewer.
Change the background shading
1. Scroll to CC: Background.
2. Press to access the Shading column.
3. Press and to scroll through the options. There are five background shading options:
•
Clear — allows video to be seen behind the captions
•
Slight — shows both the background and the video behind it
•
Solid — hides the video behind the captions
•
Flashing — a solid background turning on and off at a rate determined by the caption provider
•
Default — the background is determined by the caption provider
4. SELECT your choice.
Change the background colour
1. Scroll to CC: Background.
2. Press to access the Colour column.
3. Press and to scroll through the several colour options.
4. SELECT your choice.
CHANGE THE SHADING AND COLOUR OF THE CHARACTERS
The shading and colour options for the text (characters) is the same as for the background shading and colour.
Change the Character Shading
1. Scroll to CC: Characters.
2. Press to access the Shading column.
3. Press and to scroll through the options.
4. SELECT your choice.
Change the Character Colour
1. Scroll to CC: Characters.
2. Press to access the Colour column.
3. Press and to scroll through the options.
4. SELECT your choice.
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CHANGE STYLE OF THE CHARACTERS
There are eight font styles to choose from, and they are numbered Style 1 through Style 8. The styles may not look
the same on all TVs. Select the different fonts to see how they look on your TV.
Change the text style
1. Scroll to CC: Characters.
2. Press to access the Style column.
3. Press and to scroll through the options.
4. SELECT your choice.
Change the text size
1. Scroll to CC: Options.
2. Press to access the Text Size column.
3. Press and to scroll through the options (Small Text, Medium Text, Large Text, Default).
4. SELECT your choice.
RECORD HD PROGRAMS WITH CLOSED-CAPTIONING
If the program contains closed-caption information, it will be recorded by your VCR. When the tape is played back,
turn on the closed-captioning feature on your TV to view the captions.
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Note: An HD program records to your VCR in SD (standard definition) format.
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
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WHAT IS HDTV? WHAT ADVANTAGES DOES IT HAVE OVER STANDARD DIGITAL TV ?
HDTV, or high-definition television, is a next-generation standard for digital television that gives you an image
with superior
resolution. Standard televisions display approximately 210,000 pixels, compared to over 2 million
for top-end HDTV – a tenfold increase over traditional TV. Plus, HDTV enhances the home theatre experience by
allowing for wider screens with aspect ratios of 16:9. Among other things, this can preserve a film’s original
letterbox format.
IF I DON’T HAVE AN HDTV, WILL AN HD TERMINAL GIVE ME A SHARPER IMAGE?
No. Vidéotron’s HD terminals are perfectly backward compatible with traditional TV, but to take advantage
of the higher resolution
offered by HD broadcasts, your television must be physically capable of displaying the
necessary number of pixels – and must be equipped with connectors that can carry this type of signal
(Component/DVI/HDMI input).
TECHNICALLY, WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HDTV AND TRADITIONAL ANALOG SDTV?
There are several technical differences between standard, NTSC-format television and HDTV. (Technology varies
widely even among HDTVs: CRT, LCD, Plasma, DLP, etc.)
TVs project programs onto their screens in the form of tiny picture elements, or pixels: 480 lines of pixels make
up the picture
on a standard analog TV. In comparison, HDTV images use 720 or 1080 lines, which results in
much sharper detail and general
picture resolution.
This also lets the image be “painted” in different ways. On an SDTV, the screen is painted using interlaced
scanning, meaning
that each of the 30 images appearing on screen each second is made up of two half-images:
one each for the odd and even lines. HDTV can use either interlaced or progressive scanning (the latter changes
the entire image from the first to last line up to 60 times a second).
The two HDTV formats:
720p 720 lines of horizontal resolution and progressive scan
1080i 1080 lines of horizontal resolution and interlaced scan
WHICH IS BETTER, 720P OR 1080I? HOW DO THESE COMPARE WITH DVDS OR THE TRADITIONAL
DIGITAL TERMINAL FORMAT?
Progressive scan provides superior results compared to interlaced scan, the main difference being that interlaced
scan’s alternating lines are more readily visible to the naked eye.
While a 720p image contains fewer pixels than a 1080i image, it also can be refreshed more quickly, making it
the better choice for programs featuring a lot of movement, such as sports broadcasts.
To compare: both SDTV and DVD images use 480 horizontal lines with interlaced scan (480i). So-called progressive
scan DVD players provide images in 480p format, resulting in better picture quality.
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT’S THE RESOLUTION ON VIDÉOTRON’S HD CHANNELS?
CAN I CHOOSE THE RESOLUTION OF THE SIGNAL I RECEIVE?
Television stations decide which format a program will be broadcast in – although this doesn’t mean all of a
station’s programs will necessarily be broadcast in the same format.
It’s important to make the distinction between the image resolution you receive from a station, and the format
your television
displays it in. For example: if a station broadcasts a program at 480i and you have a 1080i TV,
it will convert the image to a
uniform 1080 on-screen lines by filling in the missing pixels. The program’s “real”
resolution, however, stays unchanged at 480i.
CAN I RECORD AN HD PROGRAM USING MY VCR?
Some Vidéotron HD terminals let you record HD programs on your VCR. Of course, the VCR will have to decrease
the resolution in order to record it, so the recording will be in standard format. To preserve image resolution when
recording an HD program, it is suggested you use Vidéotron’s 8010 HD PVR.
I’VE NOTICED SEVERAL CAPTIONING OPTIONS IN MY HD TERMINAL’S GENERAL SETTINGS,
SUCH AS FONT SIZE AND COLOUR. WHY ARE MY CAPTIONS ALWAYS IN BLACK AND WHITE?
Make sure the Captioning Options in your General Settings are set to Personalized. Custom font size and colour are
only available for programs broadcast using the new digital captioning standard, EIA-708B. Programs broadcast
using the old captioning standard, 608, do support captions, but only in black and white. A program’s captioning
standard is decided by the television station.
WHAT DOES AN HDTV’S “NATIVE FORMAT” REFER TO?
As you know, digital television programs can be broadcast in a variety of formats (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, etc.)
– but TVs are designed and built to display images in only one of these formats. This format is the TV’s native
format. This is why HDTVs must
be equipped to convert the formats of the programs they receive.
HDTVs are often classified according to their native formats. Today’s models are designed to display images
at either 720p or 1080i. If an LCD TV with a native format of 720p receives a signal from a television station
at 480i, it converts it to its native
format: 720p. To do this, it “fills in” the incoming image’s missing pixels,
bringing it up to its display capacity. The resulting image will always be in the same format: your TV’s native format.
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ASKED QUESTIONS
NOTES
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