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USER GUIDE

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HD TERMINAL

4642

HD PERSONAL VIDEO

RECORDER 8642

DIGITAL TV

ILL-GDA-ENP-001-1011

IN THIS GUIDE

IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION......................................................................................................................................... 4

AVAILABLE TERMINALS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5

REMOTE CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8

CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

CONNECTION NO. 1: CONNECTS YOUR TERMINAL (HD OR HD PVR) TO AN HD TV.............................................................................. 10

CONNECTION NO. 2: CONNECTS YOUR TERMINAL (HD OR HD PVR) TO AN HD TV AND A DVD READER/RECORDER............................ 11

CONNECTION NO. 3: CONNECTS YOUR TERMINAL (HD OR HD PVR) TO A SURVEILLANCE CAMERA.................................................... 12

ILLICO ON DEMAND ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13

ORDERING A MOVIE OR A SHOW....................................................................................................................................................... 13

TO RESUME WATCHING ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13

ACTIVATING PARENTAL CONTROL ..................................................................................................................................................... 13

INTERACTIVE PROGRAM GUIDE ....................................................................................................................................................... 14

PARENTAL CONTROL .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16

TO BLOCK VIEWING TIMES................................................................................................................................................................. 16

TO BLOCK CHANNELS........................................................................................................................................................................ 16

TO BLOCK TYPES OF PROGRAMS ....................................................................................................................................................... 16

ACTIVATING PARENTAL CONTROL ..................................................................................................................................................... 16

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME................................................................................................................................................................... 17

AUDIO SIGNAL EMITTED BY YOUR TERMINAL

...................................................................................................................................... 17

SETTING LEVELS FOR BETTER SOUND QUALITY

.................................................................................................................................... 17

PAY-PER-VIEW...................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

PARENTAL CONTROL ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18

PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER............................................................................................................................................................ 19

LIVE TV CONTROL: HOW TO CONTROL A LIVE PROGRAM THAT YOU ARE WATCHING

............................................................................. 20

HOW TO RECORD AND STORE A PROGRAM ....................................................................................................................................... 21

SAVE TIME ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

HOW TO DELETE A RECORDED PROGRAM OR A SCHEDULED RECORDING ......................................................................................... 25

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) – HOW TO WATCH TWO PROGRAMS AT ONCE ......................................................................................... 25

RECORDING CAPACITY....................................................................................................................................................................... 26

SETTINGS............................................................................................................................................................................................. 27

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 28

TERMINAL ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

PERIPHERALS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

REMOTE CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................................................ 28

SOUND AND IMAGE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 29

SURVEILLANCE CAMERA .................................................................................................................................................................. 29

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY ...................................................................................................................................................................... 30

PAY-PER-VIEW AND PIN ..................................................................................................................................................................... 30

LIST OF CODES .................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

CUSTOMER SERVICE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 34

HIGH-DEFINITION SETUP ................................................................................................................................................................... 35

SETUP................................................................................................................................................................................................ 35

CONNECTORS.................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

SETUP WIZARD.................................................................................................................................................................................... 36

INTRODUCING THE SETUP WIZARD ......................................................................................................................... .......................... 36

PICTURE FORMATS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 36

SETTING UP YOUR HD TERMINAL WITH THE SETUP WIZARD ............................................................................................................... 40

CLOSED-CAPTIONING........................................................................................................................................................................ 47

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 48

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

The terminal has a standard warranty of three years. 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 five years following the activation date.

IMPORTANT RULES

FOR SAFE OPERATION

AVAILABLE

ILLICO TERMINALS

THE TERMINALS OFFER THE SAME

HIGH-PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES,

INCLUDING:

• an exceptional HD image that supports resolutions of up

to 1080i and is able to support a resolution of 1080p,

• Dolby Digital™ 5.1 surround sound adapted for home

theatre systems,

• a complete Interactive Program Guide providing an

overview of the programming for the next days,

• the ability to block access to specific times, channels or

TV programs with the Parental Control feature,

• access to interactive TV, as well as a multitude of

advanced features and services,

• access to Video On Demand, where available.

AVAILABLE

TERMINALS

MCARD SN: PXCPRPSLV

MCARD MAC: 00 1BD73E17D9

MULTI-STREAM CABLE CARD

THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT

IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR-BROADCAST SIGNALS.

CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE

HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONSAND IS IN

VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15.

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60Hz 50W

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AVAILABLE

ILLICO TERMINALS

AVAILABLE

TERMINALS

HD TERMINAL 4642

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VOL+VOL-

CH+

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1 VOL +, VOL - Increases and decreases the volume

2 CH+, CH - Scrolls up and down through the channels

3 Select Confirms your selection

4 Display Displays the current channel number and time of day. The display shows the following:

•Record ( ) • Auto • 1080i / 1080P • MoCA Link ( )

• Power ( ) • Message ( ) • 720i / 720P

• 5.1 • HDTV • 480i / 480P

5 Guide Displays the Interactive Program Guide

6 Info Displays a description of the selected program. This button is available from the

on-screen guide and while viewing a program

7 Exit Exits the menus, the on-screen guide, and program information

8 Settings Provides access to the Settings menu

9 IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote control

10 USB Port Connects to the external USB equipment (reserved for future use)

11 Power Turns the set-top box on and off

AVAILABLE

ILLICO TERMINALS

AVAILABLE

TERMINALS

HD PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER 8642

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THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED

TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO

RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST

SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE

IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE

HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO

COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION

OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15.

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1 Power Turns the set-top box on and off

2 VOL +, VOL - Decreases and increases the volume

3 USB 2.0 Connects to the external USB equipment approved by your service provider

(reserved for future use).

4 CH+, CH - Scrolls up and down through the channels

5 Select Confirms your selection

6 IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote control

7 Guide Displays the Interactive Program Guide

8 Info Displays a description of the selected program. This button is available from the

on-screen menu and while viewing a program

9 Exit Exit the menus, the on-screen menu, and program information

10 List Displays the recorded list

11 Display Displays the current channel number and time of day. The display shows the following:

• Power ( ) • MoCA Link ( ) • 1080i / 1080P • 5.1

• Message ( ) • HDTV • 720i / 720P

• Record ( ) • Auto • 480i / 480P

12 Smart Card Allows smart card access (reserved for future use)

REMOTE CONTROLS

REMOTE CONTROL

The remote control requires two AA alkaline 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.

For best results, we recommend reading the next page to correctly program

your remote control in conjunction with your TV set.

REMOTE CONTROL RT-U63P-15

REMOTE CONTROLS

REMOTE CONTROL

PROGRAMMING THE RT-U63P-15 REMOTE CONTROL

For more information, see the

Programming and operating instructions

manual that came with your terminal.

QUICK PROGRAMMING

This method allows you to program the remote control without using codes. Instead, the remote control automatically

searches for the correct code that operates your device.

When using this method, there are several important points to remember:

• The order in which you program your electronic devices is not important.

• There may be several codes that turn your electronic devices on/off (or perform other functions). Once you lock in a

code, be sure to check the available functions for that device (e.g. TV (Vol +/-, Mute), TV Input (Video Source

button), VCR (Play, Stop, etc.), DVD (Play, Stop,etc.), AUDIO (Vol +/-, Mute)) to see if they are operating.

• While the remote is searching for the correct setup code(s) for your electronic devices, it is possible that other

(previously programmed) devices may turn on/off. If this occurs, continue pressing the CH + or CH - buttons until

you find the correct code for the device you are programming.

• It may take several minutes for the remote to find the correct code that turns your device off (or performs another

selected function). During this time, the POWER/MODE buttons will light up in fast rotation (i.e. CBL > TV >

VIDEO > AUDIO ).

PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL USING THE CH + OR CH - BUTTONS

1. Turn on all the electronic devices (TV, VCR, DVD, AUDIO) you want to program the remote to operate.

2. Press SELECT then MUTE together until the CBL/TV/VCR/AUDIO buttons light up in a slow rotation.

3. Press and hold the CH + button until one device turns off. While you are pressing the CH + button, the

CBL/TV/VCR/AUDIO buttons will light up in fast rotation. As soon as one device turns off, release the CH + button.

4. Press MUTE. If the device that turned off:

a. Turns back on, press SELECT to lock in this code. The CBL/TV/VCR/AUDIO buttons will blink 3 times

and go out.

b.Does not turn back on, press CH - repeatedly until that device turns back on. Each time you press the

CH - button, the CBL/TV/VCR/AUDIO buttons will light up once in a reverse fast rotation.

5. Once you have found a code that turns the device on/off, press SELECT to lock in this code. The CBL/TV/VCR/AUDIO

buttons will blink 3 times and go out.

6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 above for each of the remaining electronic devices you wish to program the remote to operate.

CONNECTIONS

HD TERMINAL

or HD PVR

HD TV

Wall-mounted

cable outlet

Notes:

• The best possible connection with the cables supplied is illustrated by the solid lines. The dotted lines

represent viable options.

• 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 terminal volume all the way up and adjust the volume on the TV to your taste.

For explanations, see the “Volume adjustment” section on page 17.

CONNECTION NO. 1: CONNECTS YOUR TERMINAL (HD OR HD PVR) TO AN HD TV

THIS CONNECTION WILL ALLOW YOU TO:

A. Watch the channel or service of your choice (in HD, when available),

B. Record programs on the hard drive while they are playing, allowing the use of the Live TV

control functions (in HD, when available),

C. Watch a program previously recorded on the hard drive (in HD, when available),

D. Record a show from one channel on the hard drive while watching another channel

(in HD, when available),

E. Record two shows from two different channels on the hard drive while watching a third previously

recorded program (in HD, when available),

F. Program your PVR to record one program or two programs simultaneously while you're away

(in HD, when available).

CONNECTION NO. 2: CONNECTS YOUR TERMINAL (HD OR HD PVR) TO AN HD TV AND

A DVD READER/RECORDER

THIS CONNECTION WILL ALLOW YOU TO:

A. Watch the channel or service of your choice (in HD, when available),

B. Record programs on the hard drive while they are playing, allowing the use of the Live TV

control functions (in HD, when available),

C. Watch a program previously recorded on the hard drive (in HD, when available),

D. Record a show from one channel on the hard drive while watching another channel (in HD, when available),

E. Record two different shows from two different channels on the hard drive while watching a third

previously recorded channel (in HD, when available),

F. Program your PVR to record one program or two programs simultaneously while you're away

(in HD, when available),

G. Transfer the contents of your hard drive onto a DVD for archiving,

H. View the contents of a DVD.

Notes:

• The best possible connection with the cables supplied is illustrated by the solid lines. The dotted lines

represent viable options.

• 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 terminal volume all the way up and adjust the volume on the TV to your taste.

For explanations, see the “Volume adjustment” section on page 17.

CONNECTIONS

Notes:

• The best possible connection with the cables supplied is illustrated by the solid lines. The dotted lines

represent viable options.

• 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 terminal volume all the way up and adjust the volume on the TV to your taste.

For explanations, see the “Volume adjustment” section on page 17.

CONNECTION NO. 3: CONNECTS YOUR TERMINAL (HD OR HD PVR) TO A

SURVEILLANCE CAMERA

ALL OF THE TERMINALS ALLOW VIEWING OF IMAGES TRANSMITTED BY YOUR BUILDING'S

SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS.

•

On any terminal simply tune your receiver to channel 950.

•

You will need to add a splitter and connect it as follows (see diagram below).

THIS CONNECTION WILL ALLOW YOU TO:

•

Watch the channel or service of your choice

•

Watch the images transmitted by the surveillance camera

Wall-mounted

cable outlet

HD TERMINAL OR HD PVR

illico On Demand is your first source for movies, shows, popular TV series, comedy shows and more. illico On Demand offers

you the greatest selection of bilingual content, available whenever you want it. You will find:

•Over 6,000 regularly updated titles, including more than 2,000 free titles

•The most recent box-office hits

•The latest movies, as soon as they are released on DVD

The features available while watching a movie or a TV show on illico On Demand are the same as on your DVD reader.

1. Pause 4. Stop

2. Play 5. Fast-forward

3. Rewind

ORDERING A MOVIE OR A TV SHOW

1. Press or tune in to channel 900.

2. Choose a category or a subcategory and a title and press SELECT after each choice.

3. Press SELECT to order the movie, enter your PIN and press SELECT. The default PIN is 0000.

4. Press PLAY to confirm the order and start the movie. To cancel the order at this point, press C.

Once past this step, the movie rental cannot be cancelled.

TO RESUME VIEWING

1. In the illico On Demand menu, on channel 900, 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. You may also resume viewing the film

or TV show you've paused on illicoweb.tv (if you have Videotron's Internet service) or on illico mobile (if you have

a 3G mobile phone from Videotron).

ACTIVATING PARENTAL CONTROL

TO BLOCK OUT MOVIES BASED ON THEIR TYPE

1. Press SETTINGS twice.

2. Select BLOCK: RATING and press 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.

TITRE PRINCIPAL

ILLICO ON DEMAND

900

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.

FOR INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM

1. When the guide is on-screen, use the arrows ( ) to select the desired program.

2. Press the INFO button for more information.

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.

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.

INTERACTIVE

PROGRAM GUIDE

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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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.

•

To tune the selected program in the current time slot, highlight it and press SELECT.

•

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.

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.

INTERACTIVE

PROGRAM GUIDE

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.

PARENTAL CONTROL

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 your

terminal, 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 terminal at

maximum level.

SETTING FOR BETTER SOUND QUALITY

There are three main settings.

To access the general settings menu, press SETTINGS twice on your 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 and arrows. Go to the right and select:

•

HDMI, if you want to use your HDMI cable as your Audio and Video output

•

DOLBY DIGITAL, if you prefer to use a digital ouput (other than HDMI)

•

OTHER, if you choose to use an analog audio output.

Press to confirm your selection.

B. In the menu on the left, select AUDIO: RANGE using the and 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 and 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 the terminal 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

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.

•

Channel 300 is the preview channel for Indigo, and 350, for Viewer’s Choice. Watch these channels for an

overview of current and upcoming films.

HOW TO ORDER A FILM OR EVENT

•

Press GUIDE and browse through the 300 series channels, or 350 for HD, to see the featured titles. Highlight

the title that interests you, press SELECT and follow the on-screen instructions.

•

Tune in to the channel broadcasting the film and follow the on-screen instructions.

HOW TO CANCEL A FILM OR EVENT

•

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 16 for

further details.

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 34).

To use the personal video recorder (PVR) function, you must have a terminal with a hard drive and a record function

connected to the TV from which you want to record or program your recording.

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.

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

PERSONAL VIDEO

RECORDER

LIVE TV CONTROL: HOW TO CONTROL A LIVE PROGRAM

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.

Skips the program or movie you are watching 30 seconds forward (for future use).

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

HOW TO RECORD AND STORE A PROGRAM

There are three ways to record a program:

•

Record a program while you watch it

•

Record a program from the Program Guide

•

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.

PERSONAL

VIDEO RECORDER

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.

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:

•

Schedule, in a single step, recording of all episodes of your favourite program.

•

Change the default save time.

•

Modify the recording start and end times.

You can record programs blocked by the Parental Control feature, but you will need to enter your PIN first

to watch them.

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PERSONAL

VIDEO RECORDER

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.

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.

2. 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.

The save time is the period during which a recorded program will be stored on the terminal’s hard drive.

period has expired, the program will be erased automatically.

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PERSONAL

VIDEO RECORDER

PERSONAL

VIDEO RECORDER

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.

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.

•

Press ; a second screen (the PIP screen) appears superimposed on the main screen.

•

Press to change the channel in the PIP screen.

•

Press to swap the program in the PIP screen to the main screen, and vice versa.

•

Press to move the PIP screen to a different corner of the main screen.

PERSONAL

VIDEO RECORDER

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.

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

(500 gigabytes) that lets you record up to

55 hours of high-definition content, or up to 280 hours of

standard-definition content.

RECORDING

CAPACITY

QUICK SETTINGS

The Quick Settings screen displays the most frequently used functions and settings:

•

Add a channel to (or remove it from) your Favourites list

•

Turn Parental Control ON/OFF

•

Start recording

•

Set Sleep Timer

•

Set SAP (Second Audio Program) language

•

Switch Caption OFF/ON or ON with mute

•

Block or unblock the current channel

•

Set Picture Size

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.

•

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

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

SETTINGS

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

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 support closed-captioned programs?

Yes, if a closed-captioning decoder is connected to the TV. The terminal relays the information but does not decode it.

PERIPHERALS

Can I use a DVD player or DVD recorder with the terminal?

Yes, because the two devices work independently of each other.

Is the VCR+ function on the VCR of any use with the terminal?

No, this function is only used to record the analog signal.

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.

REMOTE CONTROL

Can I turn on my TV and the terminal at the same time?

Yes, but if your TV is an older model, 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.

FREQUENTLY

ASKED QUESTIONS

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.

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, sound systems or home theatre

systems. The terminal relays the information (Digital Audio Out connector) but does not decode it.

SURVEILLANCE CAMERA

In analog mode, I used to have access to my building's surveillance camera. Is this still possible?

Yes, but you will have to use a splitter in your connection to access the analog signal and tune in to channel 950.

FREQUENTLY

ASKED QUESTIONS

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.

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 Viewer’s Choice

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 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 34.

FREQUENTLY

ASKED QUESTIONS

LIST OF CODES

Acer – 454, 782

Admiral – 026, 027, 028, 029, 054,

211, 213, 408

Advent – 047, 072, 094, 425, 447, 463

Aventura – 047

Aiko – 015, 051, 391

Aiwa – 214, 417

Akai – 020, 053, 462, 473, 522,

524,547, 572, 586

Alleron – 211, 395

Amark – 023, 215

Amstrad – 157

Amtron – 168, 400

Anam – 044, 168, 217, 218, 219, 220,

221, 222, 223, 400, 403

AOC – 053, 073, 108, 384, 573, 587

Apex – 030, 038, 427, 599,

Astar – 462

Audiovox – 168, 191, 220, 400, 465, 659

Belcor – 073

Bell & Howell – 211, 213, 355, 388, 736

Ben Q – 454, 820

Bradford – 168, 400

Brillian – 792

Broksonic – 165, 167, 423, 434, 809

Brokwood – 073

Candle – 068,073,091,108,385,573,587

Carver – 072, 405, 729

Celebrity – 020

Centurion - 095, 107, 108

Citizen – 015, 023, 051, 068, 073,

091, 108, 168, 211, 213, 233, 355,

385, 388, 391, 400, 573, 587, 741

Coby – 558

Colortyme – 730

Concerto – 073, 095, 108, 573, 587

Contec/Cony – 039, 147, 168, 233,

400, 732

Coronado – 023

Craig – 168, 217, 218, 220, 223, 400, 786

Crosley– 072, 405, 598, 729

Crown – 023

Curtis Mathes – 016, 023, 031, 054,

072, 073, 107, 108, 211, 213, 355,

388, 405, 573, 587, 606, 729, 735,

741, 759, 777

CXC – 168, 400

Daewoo – 051, 068, 073, 095, 158,

159, 189, 191, 194, 196, 197, 198,

200, 202, 204, 205, 206, 207, 209,

737, 741, 793

Daytek – 583, 833, 834

Daytron – 023, 073, 095, 107, 108,

573, 587, 741

Dimensia – 759

Dell – 072, 094

Diamond Vision – 563

Dumont – 049, 073, 108, 573, 587

Duraband – 157

Dynex – 167, 415, 424, 567, 577

Electroband – 020

Electrohome – 020, 044, 073, 095,

108, 403, 573, 587, 739

Elektra – 353

Element – 459, 587

Emerson – 016, 021, 023, 031, 053,

064, 073, 100, 103, 108, 139, 158,

159, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169,

189, 191, 211, 233, 355, 387, 392,

395, 400, 401, 402, 403, 408, 415,

424, 456, 507, 567, 573, 577, 590,

587, 731, 734, 736, 741, 743, 744,

745, 746, 748, 750, 751, 754, 757,

760, 761, 764, 786

Envision – 073, 095, 108, 573, 587

ESA – 454, 456, 538

Fisher – 104, 355, 356, 388, 736

Fijitsu – 211, 395, 460, 469, 560, 779, 813

Funai – 047, 048, 157, 168, 211, 395, 400

Futuretech – 168, 400

Getaway – 426, 533

GE – 015, 018, 042, 044, 045, 049, 054,

055, 068, 069, 070, 073, 090, 092,

095, 101, 102, 103, 108, 211, 213,

389, 390, 396, 397, 403, 406, 407,

573, 587, 739, 742, 755, 759, 806

Gibraltar – 023, 048, 049, 053, 068, 073,

090, 095, 107, 108, 233, 360, 361,

573, 587

Go Video – 443, 562

Goldstar – 023, 053, 068, 073, 090,

107, 108, 233, 360, 361, 424, 567,

577, 587, 823, 825

Gradiente – 104

Grundig – 233

Grunpy – 023, 047, 073, 095, 108,

233, 360, 361, 384, 573, 587

Haier – 020, 053, 073, 095, 108, 427,

519, 573, 587, 596

Hallmark – 073, 095, 108, 573, 587

Harvard – 168, 400

Hi-Sense – 072

Hitachi – 023, 039, 068, 073, 095,

096, 097, 098, 099, 100, 108, 233,

393, 573, 587, 732, 750, 753, 756,

787, 796, 801, 803, 808, 814, 815,

817, 819, 821

HP – 072

Hyundai – 453

iLO – 458, 524, 577, 586, 602

IMA – 168, 400

Infinity – 072, 406, 729

Initial – 470

Inkal – 364

Insignia – 167, 415, 424, 450, 456,

461, 462, 523, 524, 567, 577, 586

JBL – 072, 405, 729

JC Penney – 023, 038, 039, 045, 053, 068,

073, 091, 092, 095, 102, 108, 355, 631,

384, 385, 389, 390, 573, 587, 739, 741,

742, 755, 759, 767, 795

JCH – 020

Jensen – 062, 073, 108, 461, 573, 587

JVC – 039, 045, 104, 105, 106, 233,

396, 397, 410, 589, 728, 732, 742,

753, 763, 766

Kawasho – 020, 073, 095, 108, 573, 587

Kenwood – 073, 095, 108, 573, 587

Kloss Novabeam – 071, 168, 400, 404

KMC – 023

Konka – 065, 445, 589

Kosch – 462

KTV – 023, 053, 064, 168, 233, 366,

400, 741, 770

Kurazai – 211, 213

Legend – 169

LG – 023, 053, 068, 073, 090, 107,

108, 233, 360, 361, 384, 424, 567,

577, 587

Lodgenet – 211, 213

Logik – 211, 213

Luxman – 068, 073, 095, 108, 573, 587

LXI – 024, 026, 027, 028, 029, 038,

055, 069, 070, 072, 157, 355, 388,

405, 725, 729, 736, 755, 759, 773

MAG – 459

Magnavox – 023, 044, 068, 071, 072,

073, 089, 090, 091, 092, 093, 094,

095, 108, 134, 233, 385, 387, 390,

397, 398, 403, 404, 405, 419, 423,

426, 456, 463, 470, 472, 523, 533,

549, 594, 595, 729, 740, 783, 810

Majestic – 211, 213

Marantz – 053, 072, 073, 097, 098, 107,

108, 109, 405, 573, 587, 729, 778

Matsui – 582, 583, 585

Maxent – 428, 533, 534

McIntosh - 555

Megatron – 215

Memorex – 090, 211, 213, 355, 384,

388, 405, 423, 459, 736

MGA – 053, 068, 073, 090, 095, 104, 107,

108, 109, 110, 216, 384, 394, 394, 398,

399, 417, 573, 587, 739, 790

Mitsubishi – 053, 068, 073, 090, 095,

104, 107, 108, 109, 110, 216, 384,

394, 395, 398, 399, 417, 573, 587,

739, 790

Midland – 023, 045, 049, 396, 741,

742, 755

Mintek – 470

Montgomery Ward – 022, 023, 026,

027, 028, 029, 053, 071, 072, 108,

211, 213

Motorola – 026, 027, 028, 029, 044, 403

MTC – 073, 108, 384, 573, 587

Multitech – 168, 400

Multivision – 738

NAD – 023, 773, 787

NEC – 028, 029, 044, 068, 073, 090, 108,

200, 384, 403, 464, 573, 587, 730

NetTV – 426, 822

Nikko – 015, 051, 391

Nordcent – 455, 472

NuVision – 831, 832

NTC – 015, 051, 391

Olevia – 073, 108, 519, 541, 587

Onwa – 168, 400

Optimus – 787

Optonica – 022, 026, 027, 028, 029

Orion – 019, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163,

382, 423, 424, 558, 577

Panasonic – 042, 043, 044, 045, 046, 403,

419, 423, 429, 631, 742, 771, 829

Philco – 023, 044, 053, 068, 071, 072,

073, 091, 093, 095, 108, 233, 384, 385,

403, 404, 405, 463, 573, 587, 729

Philips – 023, 044, 068, 071, 072,

073, 089, 090, 091, 092, 093, 094,

095, 108, 134, 233, 385, 387, 390,

397, 398, 403, 404, 405, 419, 423,

426, 456, 463, 470, 472, 523, 533,

549, 594, 595, 729, 740, 783, 810

Pilot – 023, 073, 094, 108, 233, 573,

587, 741

Pioneer – 019, 073, 100, 108, 111,

144, 383, 551, 573, 587, 597, 747,

750, 780, 785, 787, 789, 826

Planar – 474

Plasmasync – 778

Polaroid – 384, 394, 459, 465, 805,

811

Portland – 015, 023, 051, 068, 073,

108, 384, 391, 573, 587, 741

Prima – 072, 837

Prism– 045, 742

Proscan – 055, 070, 073, 726, 755, 759

Proton – 073, 090, 108, 233, 371,

372, 467, 573, 587, 749

Protron – 457, 467

Proview – 459

Pulsar – 049, 073, 108, 573, 587

Quasar – 043, 044, 045, 046, 403,

742, 752, 770, 771

REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CODES

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VCR

Admiral – 066, 075, 453, 458

Aiwa – 132

Akai – 058, 269, 275, 336, 351, 352, 354

Audio Dynamics – 243, 291

Bell & Howell – 238, 357

Brocksonic – 132, 329, 333, 337, 339,

358, 359, 434

Canon – 086, 170, 362

Citizen – 033, 172, 247, 331, 429, 491

Colortyme – 291

Craig – 172, 331, 363

Curtis Mathes – 066, 086, 112, 172,

174, 247, 291, 472

Daewoo – 033, 342, 343, 344, 345,

346, 347, 429, 491

Daytron – 345, 365

DBX – 243, 291

DELL – 263

Dynatech – 132

Emerson – 033, 086, 132, 258, 326, 327,

329, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337,

338, 339, 340, 341, 352, 472

Fisher – 035, 081, 238, 357, 363, 434,

467, 496

Funai – 132

GE – 066, 086, 170, 172, 174, 472

Go Video – 172, 348, 349, 350

Goldstar – 247, 291, 331

Hitachi – 078, 132, 462

Instant Replay – 086, 472

JC Penney – 078, 086, 132, 172, 238,

291, 329, 331, 462, 472

JCL – 086, 472

JVC – 120, 128, 238, 243, 247, 250,

253, 291, 486

Kenwood – 120, 128, 132, 238, 243,

247, 291, 486

LG – 247, 291, 331

Lloyd – 132

Logik – 367

LXI – 132, 331

Magnavox – 086, 132, 183, 247, 472, 552

Marantz – 086,172, 183, 238, 247,

291, 472

Marta – 331

Matsui – 368

Memorex – 086, 132, 172, 238, 326,

331, 363, 369, 370, 604

Mitsubishi – 078, 120, 128, 255, 258

Montgomery Ward – 066, 170, 173, 373

MTC – 132, 172

Multitech – 132, 172, 367

NEC – 120, 128, 238, 243, 247, 269,

291, 374, 375, 486

ON – 291

Orion – 322, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 604

Panasonic – 086, 112, 117, 430, 472,

477, 482

Pentax – 078, 462

Philco – 086, 132, 183, 552

Philips – 086, 132,183, 247, 472, 552

Pioneer – 078, 120, 128, 263, 462, 486

Portland – 345

Proscan – 066, 170, 174

Quartz – 238, 378

Quasar – 112, 086, 477

Radio Shack – 066, 081, 086, 172,

238, 331, 363

RCA – 066, 078, 086, 141, 170, 172,

173, 174, 352, 462, 472

Realistic – 033, 066, 081, 086, 132,

238, 331, 363, 453

Samsung – 033, 172, 269, 271, 275,

276, 278, 510

Sansui – 120, 128, 326, 367, 379,

486, 604

Sanyo – 172,238, 346, 357, 363

Scott – 033, 132, 258, 329, 332, 367,

429, 491

Sears – 035, 066, 078, 081, 086, 238,

331, 363, 434, 462, 496

Sharp – 066, 075, 453, 458

Shintom – 058, 078, 367

Signature – 066, 170, 173, 373

Sony – 056, 058, 060, 439, 443, 448,

501, 505, 553

Soundesign – 132

Sylvania – 086, 132, 141, 183, 258,

322, 324, 420, 472

Symphonic – 132

Tandy – 132, 238

Tashiko – 331

Tatung – 243

Teac – 132, 243

Technics – 086, 331, 472

Teknika – 086, 132, 331, 359

Thomas – 132

TMK – 172, 338

Toshiba – 033, 035, 078, 081, 258,

429, 434, 462, 467,491, 496, 604

Totevision – 172, 331

Unitech – 172

Vector Research – 033, 291

Video Concepts – 033, 132, 291

Wards – 033, 066, 078, 086, 132, 172,

247, 331, 363, 453

XR–367

Yamaha – 132, 238, 243, 247, 291

Zenith – 058,120,122,128,132,435,486

Radio Shack – 022, 023, 046, 069,

073, 108, 168, 233, 355, 388, 400,

573, 587, 736, 741, 759

RCA – 042, 044, 052, 053, 054, 055,

068, 069, 070, 073, 095, 100, 108,

191, 384, 403, 408, 416, 573, 587,

631, 725, 750, 755, 758, 759, 762,

765, 768, 769, 791

Realistic – 022, 023, 046, 069, 166, 168,

233, 355, 388, 400, 736, 741, 759

Runco – 049, 525

Sampo – 023, 073, 090, 108, 426,

533, 573, 587, 741, 818

Samsung – 015, 016, 017, 023, 031,

073, 090, 095, 107, 108, 134, 147,

151, 153, 233, 384, 386, 411, 426,

508, 533, 573, 577, 587, 741, 757,

772, 788, 794, 800, 802

Sansui – 169, 392, 415, 423, 424, 812

Sanyo – 073, 104, 108, 353, 355, 356,

376, 377, 377, 388, 573, 587, 735,

736, 775

Sceptre – 468

Scott – 073, 090, 108, 168, 211, 233,

395, 400, 561, 573, 587, 743

Sears – 023, 029, 030, 031, 038, 039, 068,

072, 095, 104, 157, 211, 213, 353, 355,

356, 388, 395, 405, 573, 729, 732, 738,

755, 759, 763, 773, 792

Sharp – 016, 022, 023, 024, 025, 026,

027, 028, 029, 073, 108, 233, 393,

395, 409, 573, 587, 741, 745, 751,

779, 797

Shogun – 073, 108, 573, 587

Signature – 023, 026, 027, 028, 029,

108, 211, 213

Simpson - 091, 385

Sony – 014, 020, 021, 050, 095, 178,

540, 774, 804, 824, 827, 828, 830

Soundesign – 073, 091, 108, 168, 211,

385, 395, 400, 573, 587, 601

Soyo – 562, 601

Squareview – 157

SSS – 073, 108, 168, 400, 573, 587

Starlite – 168, 400

Sunbrite TV – 587

Superscan – 419, 423

Supre-Macy – 380

Suprema – 020

SVA – 592

Sylvania – 047, 068, 071, 072, 073,

090, 091, 092, 093, 095, 107, 108,

157, 158, 385, 404, 405, 419, 423,

456, 466, 507, 573, 587, 590, 595,

729, 823

Symphonic – 047, 157, 168, 400, 456,

595, 761

Tandy – 026, 027, 028, 029

Tatung – 044, 403, 446

Technics – 045, 742

Techwood – 045, 068, 073, 573, 742

Teknika – 023, 068, 072, 091, 108,

168, 213, 463, 587, 729, 732, 741

Telerent – 023, 213

Tera – 381

Tevion – 065, 414

Thomson – 608, 798

TMK – 068, 073, 090, 108, 573, 587

Toshiba – 022, 030, 031, 038, 039,

092, 355, 388, 423, 571, 736, 755,

773, 778, 781, 799, 807

Totevision – 233, 741

Trutech – 095, 408

Universal – 068, 102, 389, 390

Venturer – 073

Victor – 106, 763

Vidikron – 072, 105, 729

Vidtech – 068, 073, 108, 384, 573, 587

ViewSonic – 426, 428, 455, 468, 472,

513, 515, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531,

532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538,

539, 729, 816

Viore – 031, 599, 601, 602, 837, 840

Visco – 589

Vision Quest – 459, 729

Vizio – 053, 062, 073, 095, 108, 454,

538, 561, 573

Wards – 022, 068, 071, 072, 073, 090,

091, 093, 095, 102, 108, 211, 213,

384, 385, 389, 390, 395, 404, 405,

573, 587, 729, 743, 759, 761, 784

Westinghouse – 020, 458, 463

White Westinghouse – 191,211,408,449

XR-1000– 213

Yamaha – 068, 073, 108, 384, 573, 587

York – 090, 108

Zenith – 047, 048, 049, 050, 051, 073,

095, 097, 108, 191, 213, 391, 405,

406, 408, 434, 567, 573, 577, 587

LIST OF CODES

ADC – 318

Adcom – 325

Aiwa – 176, 301, 518, 521, 633, 634,

668, 669, 671

Akai – 142, 249, 261

Bose – 302, 440, 644, 672

Carver – 155, 176, 180, 518, 668, 669

Crown – 154

Daewoo – 501

Denon – 262, 273, 307, 660, 661,

703, 704, 715

Emerson – 673

Everquest – 136

Fisher – 063, 180, 230, 274

Fostgate Audionics – 305

GE – 674

Goldstar (LG) – 036, 308

Harman Kardon – 130, 257, 305, 306,

315, 669, 716

Hitachi – 240, 690

Jensen – 140, 517, 520, 666, 667,

JVC – 114, 241, 297, 691

Kenwood – 063, 131, 137, 176, 274,

277, 282, 289, 299, 309, 444, 692

Koss – 717, 718

Krol – 176

LG (Goldstar) – 036, 308

Linn – 518, 668, 669

Luxman – 281

Magnavox (Philips) – 037, 080, 084,

119, 184, 296, 433, 502, 503, 504,

518, 668, 669, 670

Marantz – 282, 283, 284, 285, 516,

517, 518, 520, 666, 668, 669, 670

McIntosh – 557

Mission – 176

Mistubishi – 245, 249, 664, 693

NAD – 182, 231, 286, 290

Nakamichi – 264, 319, 694

NEC – 235, 695

NSM – 176

Onkyo – 126, 171, 300, 304, 543, 579,

662, 663, 696

Optimus – 142, 229, 321

Panasonic – 032, 074, 184, 266, 267,

280, 437, 438, 441, 512, 638, 639,

640, 641, 642, 643

Parasound – 323, 632

Philips (Magnavox) – 037, 080, 084,

119, 184, 296, 433, 502, 503, 504,

518, 668, 669, 670, 718

Pioneer – 116, 123, 127, 137, 251,

298, 309, 697, 719

Quasar – 032, 184

Radio Shack – 186, 190, 229, 266,

267, 279,289

RCA – 037, 119, 137, 295, 309, 439, 698

Realistic – 226, 268

Rotel – 310, 700

SAE – 176

Samsung – 492, 546, 841

Samsui – 283, 518, 668, 669

Sanyo – 137, 190, 195, 230, 309

Scientific Atlanta – 312

Scott – 186, 272

Sears – 699

Sharp – 288, 289, 294

Sherwood – 229, 267, 505, 506, 700

Sony – 041, 057, 067, 232, 287, 292,

293, 442, 610, 611, 612, 635, 636,

720, 835, 836

Soundesign – 083, 148, 239, 242, 265,

311, 320

SSI – 313

STS – 318

Sylvania – 084

Taekwang – 142

Teac – 186, 314, 316, 701

Technics – 032, 184, 208, 317, 512, 643

Toshiba – 290, 682

Victor – 114, 241

Wards – 063, 114, 241, 518, 669

Yamaha – 145, 254, 280, 303, 521,

542, 579, 630, 637, 702

Zenith – 036, 083, 088, 148, 239, 265

Aiwa – 495, 617, 618, 685 Akai – 548,

584, 588

Alpine – 621

Apex – 227, 609, 621, 657, 683

Apex Digital – 193, 227, 489, 681

Audiovox – 659

Axion – 491

B144 – 146

BOSE – 651

Clarion – 622

Classic – 623

Coby – 688

Curtis – 842

CyberHome – 490, 496, 498

Daewoo – 494, 624

Denon – 124, 201, 203, 448, 570,

625, 626, 686

Diamond Vision – 566

DirecTV – 708

Dish Network – 711

Dish Network System – 709

Dishpro – 709

DVD-Video – 199, 484, 488

Dyne – 482

ECA – 156

Echostar – 709, 711

Emerson – 129, 135, 482, 483, 486,

526, 568, 569, 591, 605, 724

Expressvu – 709

GE – 150, 152, 156, 175, 511

GPX – 627

GOI – 709

Go Video – 129, 486, 652

Goldstar (LG) – 129, 133, 135, 179,

260, 568, 569

Gradiente – 212, 234, 581, 614

Harmon Kardon – 256, 259

Haier – 600

Hitachi – 149, 212

HTS – 709

Hughes Network System – 708

Humax – 708

iLo – 588

Insigna – 482, 588, 665

JVC – 177, 179, 475, 476, 477, 478,

653, 709, 711

Kenwood – 228, 628, 677

KLH – 248, 252

Konka – 619, 620, 628

Koss – 234, 581, 614

Lasonic – 152, 156, 656, 678

LiteOn – 499, 500

LG (Goldstar) – 129, 133, 135, 179,

260, 568, 569

Magnavox – 138, 143, 146, 234, 270,

484, 550, 564, 581, 593, 605, 609,

614, 679, 683, 706, 707, 708

Marantz – 270

Matsui – 234, 580, 581, 614

MacIntosh – 554, 556

Memorex – 629, 839

Mintek – 432

Mitsubishi – 181, 185, 485

NAD – 129, 135, 246, 483, 486, 568,

569, 650, 724

Nakamichi – 645

Norcent – 514

Onkyo – 085, 244, 687, 689

Orion – 603

Panasonic – 115, 118, 121, 124, 201,

431, 448, 570, 646, 682, 684, 713,

431, 448, 570

Philips – 138, 143, 146, 234, 270,

484, 550, 564, 581, 593, 605, 609,

614, 679, 683, 706, 707, 708

Pioneer – 125, 187, 188, 597,

615,647, 705

Polaroid – 497

Prima – 838

Proceed – 236

Proscan – 727

Protron – 488

Qwestar – 234, 581, 614, 648

RCA – 152, 156, 658, 678, 708

Replay TV – 422, 710, 713

Samsung – 192, 212, 224, 225, 487,

493, 509, 545, 559, 576, 652

Sanyo – 549, 654

Scientific-Atlanta – 565, 574, 575,

675, 676

Sears – 559

Sharp – 034,076,077,079,565,574,575

Sonic Blue – 713

Sony – 040, 059, 061, 152, 156, 436,

479, 480, 481, 578, 610, 678, 680,

712, 714, 721, 722

Sylvania – 421, 484,591, 605

Symphonic 484

Techwood – 246, 650

Thomson – 156, 237, 608

Tivo – 418, 706, 708, 712, 721, 722

Toshiba – 082, 085, 087, 113, 544,

607, 609, 616, 655, 683, 687, 723

Viewmage – 511

Yamaha – 121, 124, 201, 210, 448,

570, 679

Yamakawa – 181, 485

Zenith – 129, 133, 135, 483, 724

AUDIO

DVD

LIST OF CODES

CUSTOMER SERVICE

For more information on our packages or to change your subscription, please get in touch with Customer Service.

Our agents are available between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on

Saturday and Sunday between 9 a.m and 5:30 p.m.

Montréal 514-281-1711

Québec City 418-847-4410

Saguenay 418-545-1114

Outaouais 819-771-7715

Elsewhere in Quebec 1-88-VIDEOTRON

CUSTOMER TECHNICAL SUPPORT

For problems of a technical nature, please contact Customer Technical Support. Our technicians are available

24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Montréal 514-841-2611

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

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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 the following page.

If you use DVI or a HDMI 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.

FOR HD CONTENT, TUNE INTO CHANNELS 600 AND UP.

HIGH-DEFINITION

SETUP

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.

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.

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONTITRE PRINCIPAL

SETUP WIZARD

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

SETUP WIZARD

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?

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.

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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.

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.

SETUP WIZARD

EASY SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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ADVANCED SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Press or to select the type of TV screen

you have.

2. Press to see how various formats look

on your TV screen.

SETUP WIZARD

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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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.

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 source: Digital 1.

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.

FREQUENTLY

ASKED QUESTIONS

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

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.

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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