User Guide CM-7400
Table of Contents Movies on Demand (VUDU)..... 37 Getting Started........................... 3 Activating VUDU......................... 37 Exploring VUDU......................... 39 New on VUDU............................ 39 Browsing VUDU Catalog............ 40 Collections.................................. 42 My VUDU.................................... 42 Powering Up................................. 3 Using the Remote Control............ 4 Setup Wizard...............................
Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the most advanced subscription-free HDTV solution. Powering Up The Benefits you get from Channel Master TV: ● Free Live HDTV ◘ Watch HDTV using an indoor or outdoor antenna for over-the-air HD broadcasts. Before you turn on the device, ensure the device is connected properly using the Quick Start Guide provided in the box. 1. Turn on your TV. 2.
The Channel Master TV device comes with an IR Universal Remote Control allowing you to control it. Additionally, it can be programmed to control up to two (2) additional devices such as a TV or a DVD player. For additional information on programming the remote, please refer to the Channel Master TV Quick Start Guide. Button(s) 1 Power Device. 2 Control 1 18 6 7 17 8 9 16 10 15 11 12 14 4 3 4 Red: This button will take you directly into the DVR Main Menu.
Setup Wizard Setting up your Channel Master TV is quick and simple. Just follow the on-screen instructions to get started. This initial setup process may take up to 30 minutes. b. Press OK to select. 3. Date and Time Mode: a. Use ARROW KEYS. Select “Automatic” (recommended) for the device to manage the time. The device will use your broadband connection, antenna, or digital cable feed to get the most accurate time. Select “Manual” to modify the date and time manually. b.
Step 3 of 5: Selecting your Network Connection Wired Networks (Ethernet) 1. If your network connection type uses an Ethernet cable, choose “Wired”. Wireless Network (Wi-Fi) If you’re setting up a wireless connection, make sure you have the following information handy: ● Wireless network name (also known as the SSID). ● Network password or pass phrase (if your network is secured). ● Security method (supported types are: WEP, WPA, and WPA2).
Step 4 of 5: Selecting your TV Source and Program Guide Channel Master TV has built-in TV tuners that support antenna (ATSC) and Digital Cable TV (Clear QAM) connections. Only select "None" if you do not intend to use the device to watch or record HDTV from an antenna or Clear QAM cable source. If you select "None", your device will only have access to VUDU or personal media content. 5. Use the ARROW KEYS to select “CONTINUE”. 6. Press OK to proceed to the next step.
3. Select the Program Guide option that you would like for your TV experience and press OK: “Premium Program Guide”: This is an optional feature and is available at an additional cost. This guide option provides enhanced program information and lets you view guide listings as far out as 14 days in advance. A broadband connection is required for this option. You must register your device and purchase the guide option. Go to www.channelmastertv.com and select Advanced Services.
Step 5 of 5: Registration Se t up W iz a rd Se t up W iz a r d The final step is registration. We highly recommend registering your product. Registering your product will activate your device warranty, keep you informed of the latest product information and software updates, and serves as a record of ownership in case of product loss or theft. g. Use ARROW KEYS to select “CONTINUE” and press OK. h. Now the channel scan process will start scanning for channels in your area.
Navigating the Main Menu Se t up W iz a r d 6. Press OK to proceed. Note: You are given three (3) chances to enter the correct activation code. If you skip this step, you may come back later and enter the activation code. Go to SETTINGS from the main menu and select "Services". If you skip this process, then the device will default to use the Basic Program Guide until you are able to enter the activation code. SEARCH: Search for programs by title, by keyword, by genre or by people.
The Search icon in the Main Menu provides basic search of programs by title or select advanced search to search by keyword, genre or people. ● DVR Recordings: Displays a list of previously recorded programs by program title. Any current recordings will also show up in this list. ● DVR Schedule: Displays a list of programs previously scheduled for recording. ● Recording Options: This helps you setup default recording options that will be used when recording new programs.
The Music icon allows you to store and play music directly on your Channel Master TV device. You can sort your music by Albums, Artists, Genres, or create personal Playlists. The convenient USB port allows you to import music to the device for storing or playing in the future. ● All: Displays all photos stored on the Channel Master TV device including media stored on any connected USB storage device. ● Dates: View photos according to the date they were taken.
Configure your Channel Master TV device, set parental controls, reset your device, and manage software updates. The Settings menu option allows you to completely customize and control your media experience. Channel Master TV Program Guide Channel Master TV Program Guide provides a guide listing for your TV programs..
● Use the BACK button to return to the previous menu screen. ● In the Program Guide, select EXIT or GUIDE to exit. Channel Master TV makes watching high-definition Digital Cable TV simple with the ability to receive content from an antenna (ATSC) or digital cable (Clear QAM). Skipping Hours/Days ● To navigate the Program Guide, press the GUIDE button on your remote control and then press the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW KEYS to go back or forward in thirty (30) minute segments.
● Press SKIP to skip 30 seconds forward in the program up to the moment of live broadcast. Search for Programs ● Press PAUSE and then FF or REW once to activate slow motion. The Search icon in the Main Menu provides basic search of programs by title or advanced search by keyword, genre or people. W a t c hing T V View Last Channel ● Press LAST to toggle between two channels. LAST switches back to the previous channel you were watching.
Advanced Search Recording TV (DVR) Channel Master TV allows you to record programs currently playing or scheduled to air for up to 14 days in advance, depending on your Program Guide service. You can also schedule recordings, set recording options, record a series of episodes, and play back your recordings. ● In the Main Menu, select “SEARCH”. ● Press the UP ARROW to select “Advanced Search” and press OK. ● Use the ARROW KEYS on your remote control to choose your search criteria, then press OK.
Record Episode or Record Series The OPTIONS button offers recording functions available for any given screen. If you are watching a Live TV program and press OPTIONS, a “Program Options” screen appears which enables you to “Record Episode”, “Record Series”, “Find Other Times” or “Manual Record”. ● You can choose between “Sort by Name” and “Sort by Date” by pressing the red button on the remote.
6. Confirm the options are acceptable. Use the ARROW KEYS to select “Record Program” and press OK. 4. If the episode or series is available in the future a list of the episodes is displayed with the dates the episode are scheduled to play. 5. Use the ARROW KEYS to select the desired episode and press OK. 6. Follow the previous instructions for recording an episode or series.
To manually record a show by pressing the REC button on your remote, do the following: ● Set your Live TV tuner to the appropriate channel when the program is expected to start. The “DVR Schedule” screen lists only the future recordings scheduled for recording. No current recordings are listed. In the Channel Master TV Program Guide the future recordings of single episodes, or manual recording, appear with a red “R” next to their listing.
Movies on Demand (Using VUDU) Activating VUDU 1. Ensure your Channel Master TV device is connected to the Internet. 2. Navigate to the VUDU icon on the Main Menu or press the BLUE shortcut button on your Channel Master TV remote control to launch VUDU. Recording Options: ● Episodes: Choose new episodes or repeated episodes. ● Priority: Set the priority when multiple programs are scheduled to record at the same time. ● Keep: Store programs for a week, a month, forever, or until the device runs out of space.
Movie s on De m a n d 8. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter your email address, select DONE and press OK. You will be prompted to confirm your email address. Note: You must have access to this email address to activate VUDU. 10. If you have entered a valid email address, you will receive the congratulations message. You are now ready to browse the movie collection from VUDU. M o v i e s on De ma nd 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate a new account.
Movie s on De m a n d ● Type: Sorts by Movies or TV shows. ● Top Rentals: A list of the most popular releases for rent on VUDU. ● Sort: Sort options. ● New Trailers: A list of all the latest theatrical movie trailers currently in theatres today or coming soon. ● Coming Soon: Shows you which movies are coming soon to VUDU so you can add them to your Wish List. For more information about Wish List, see the “My VUDU” section (page 42).
Collections Info & Settings ● Showcase Manage your VUDU account and set Parental Controls to limit access to certain content. ● TV Networks ● Most Watched: See which movies were popular on VUDU last week. Filter this list to see just the movies you want. For more information on filtering, go to the “Browse” section (page 40). NOTE: VUDU Parental Controls are independent to what you may have set for Parental Controls within Channel Master TV "SETTINGS" menu.
designation, and TV shows rated TV-14 or lower will be displayed. ◘ PG: Movies rated PG-13 or lower and TV shows rated TV-PG or lower will be displayed. ◘ G: Movies rated G and TV shows rated TV-G and TV V-Y7 will be displayed. Parental Controls By modifying Parental Controls, you can exclude titles with a certain MPAA rating from appearing in your VUDU library. NOTE: VUDU Parental Controls are independent to what you may have set for Parental Controls within Channel Master TV "SETTINGS" menu.
Perform the following to adjust the picture size: 2. The VUDU Apps main menu appears. Navigate to the left menu and select “INFO & SETTINGS”. 3. Press OK to enter the “Overscan Settings”. To get the maximum viewing area for your TV, move the arrows until the tips are positioned at the edge of the screen. 4. To move the arrows, press OK to enter into the Left, Right, Bottom, or Top direction. 5. Use the ARROW KEYS on the remote to pull the arrows closer or push them out to the edge of the screen. 6.
VUDU Player – Fast Forward / Rewind Navigation Screen ● Movie Poster and Title: Shows you what you are watching. ● Chapters: Click here to jump to a chapter within the movie, just like on a DVD. ● Video Quality Indicator: Displays the video quality (SD, HD, HDX) you are watching and what level of service you have. Three bars indicate you are receiving the highest quality streaming video available. ● Switch Qualities: The Internet can have rush hour too.
Channel Master TV supports many types of Web-media directly from the VUDU interface. Managing accounts can be done directly from the Channel Master TV device, or from https://my.VUDU.com. To set up accounts in VUDU, launch the application from the VUDU Apps screen. Flickr Flickr is a photo management and sharing application. The integrated Flickr application in Channel Master TV enables you to save a User ID set up with or without a password.
With this saved profile, you are able to access any non-public items you may have uploaded to your Flickr profile. Note: You are allowed two Flickr profiles, one with a password and one without. Your previous profile is located on the right, and the new profile for VUDU is on the left. Picasa Picasa is a free software application for organizing and editing digital photos.
● Select “Continue” and press OK. ● Select “Login” and press OK. ● Once you have entered your User ID and password, you are logged into Twitter and will remain logged in for the duration of the session. Once logged in, use the ARROW KEYS and OK button to navigate the Twitter interface. Manage Personal Media Music The Channel Master TV device allows you store and play music. You can sort your music by albums, artists, genres, or create personal playlists.
Mana ge Pe rsona l M e d i a Viewing a Slideshow ● In the Main Menu, use the ARROW KEYS to select “PHOTOS”. Press OK. ● In the Main Menu, use the ARROW KEYS to select “PHOTOS”. Press OK. ● Use ARROW KEYS to select between the following directories and press OK. ● Use the ARROW KEYS to select “Slideshow” and press OK. A slideshow of your photos will begin to play.
Mana ge Pe rsona l M e d i a ◘ USB: Use your USB storage device to view or transfer your videos. NOTE: The following video file formats are supported (MPEG 1,2,4, H.264, WM9, DivX, AVS, MP4/MOV, MKV, VC1). ● Select a video from the chosen directory and press OK. Playing Media from a Playlist M a n a g e Pe rsona l Media If you have downloaded videos to your USB storage device, you can play those from your Channel Master TV device.
Clear a Playlist (Remove all media files) 2. Use the ARROW KEYS to select “Playlists” and press OK. 3. Use the ARROW KEYS to select from the list of displayed playlists. Press the yellow button on the remote control to clear media files from the highlighted playlist. 4. You are asked to confirm if you want to delete the files from the playlist. Select “Yes” and press OK to remove all files. Select “No” to cancel and return to the previous menu screen. 5.
Delete Media from the Device 1. From the Main Menu select “MUSIC/PHOTOS/VIDEO”, then “All”. 2. Highlight the individual item you wish to delete, and press the OPTIONS button. 3. Select “Delete” and press OK. Repeat this step for individual content items. Settings The Settings menu option allows you to customize features for your Channel Master TV device. This section will discuss how to change Channel Master TV device settings, set parental controls, reset your device and manage software updates.
Audio Channels When setting up your channels you have two options; Scanning channels and managing channels. This setting is useful if you are missing certain channels or have changed your antenna position and need to re-scan your channels. Se t t ings Se t t ings The Audio setting enables you to change your audio output for your Channel Master TV device. Dolby Digital gives you the capability to enjoy programs with surround sound. In order to enjoy full, 5.
3. You can: Select “No” if you are located in a time zone that does not observe DST. ● Disable a channel by clicking on the checkmark next to the channel name. b. Press OK to select. ● Clear all the channels you have configured. 4. Date and Time Mode: ● Cancel, not make any changes. The channel will continue to be displayed in your Channel Master TV Program Guide. a. Select “Automatic” (Recommended) for the device to manage the time.
Se t t ings Network 1. The default value for closed captioning is “No”. To enable closed captioning select “Yes” and choose the channel option that will use the closed caption. Configure Network: 2. Select SAVE and press OK. RF Output Channel Choose how the Channel Master TV device will connect to the Internet. The choices are Wired (Ethernet) and Wireless. The device defaults to a wired network connection.
3. Use the ARROW KEYS to select a category. 4. Use the NUMBER KEYS to enter new values. 5. When satisfied, select “SAVE” and press OK. 6. If a connection is established you will be prompted to press OK to continue. 7. Press OK to finish. 1. If the network connection type is Wireless, choose “Wireless” and press OK. A list of available wireless networks will be displayed. 2. Use the ARROW KEYS and choose a preferred network. Press OK. 3.
● Television Permission Level: Sets the level available for viewing. Any program above the level chosen will require the parental control PIN. ◘ Child: Programming appropriate for children 7 and under. ◘ Youth: Programming appropriate for children up to 13 years of age. ◘ Young Adult: Programming appropriate for children up to 17 years of age. - USA TV Ratings: Choose the types of programs you want to block. - USA Movie Ratings: Choose what maximum movie rating to allow for viewing.
Reset to Factory Default Software Update using an USB flash drive Warning: Resetting to factory default will erase all recordings, media content, user settings, and channel lineups. It will also deactivate any services, such as VUDU, from the device. 1. From the Main Menu select “SETTINGS”, “Restart & Reset”, and “Reset to Factory Default”. 2. Press OK to continue. From your PC web browser, download the upgrade software and save it to an USB flash drive. 3.
VUDU focuses on HD, so you can get the most out of your new 1080p HDTV: ● Over 3,000 HD movies available on-demand – the largest library in the world. How can I play my own videos while my music playlist plays in the background? The Video takes precedence, so this function is not allowed. Video content comes with its own audio tracks, so if you attempt to play a video right after you start a Music playlist, the music will stop the moment the video begins.
Watching movies on VUDU requires a broadband Internet connection of at least 1 Mbps. As the resolution of the movie increases, so does the bandwidth necessary to support it. For example, if you try to watch 1080p HDX on a 4 Mbps Internet connection, you will experience frequent buffering, because your connection is not sufficient to support 1080p streaming. Please see the bandwidth (i.e. speed) requirements below. Video Resolution Sound Bandwidth Required SD 480p Stereo 1 - 2 Mbps HD 720p 5.
Product Re t urn Polic y & W a r r a n t y In Warranty / Out of Warranty / Credit Procedure Effective Immediately Warranty Period: Channel Master TV has a standard one (1) year limited warranty from the original purchase date. During the first ninety (90) days, your warranty covers both parts and labor. After ninety (90) days, and for the remainder of the one year warranty period, your warranty covers parts alone. Certain limitations and exclusions apply.
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