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Table of Contents REMOTE CONTROL GUIDE Amino Remote Control Overview Programming your Amino Remote Control ADB Remote Control Overview Programming your ADB Remote Control Powering Devices Adjusting Volume Frequently Used Commands Changing Channels Finding Programming Blocking Channels (For added protection) 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 USING MENU Using the Menu Button TV Using the Guide Option Using the DVR Option Using the My Library Option FV Using the Settings Option Using the Favorites Option Using the Searc
PURCHASING EVENTS Purchasing PPV (Pay per View) Events Canceling PPV (Pay per View) Events Viewing a history of PPV (Pay per View) Events 19 19 20 20 USING ADVANCED FEATURES Using the Reminders & Autotune Features Viewing a History of Reminders Enabling/Disabling Caller ID Viewing a History of Incoming Calls 21 21 22 22 22 USING WHOLE-HOME DVR Whole-Home DVR Controlling LIVE Programs Recording Programs Viewing a Recorded Program Scheduling an Event from Home Scheduling an Event Away from Home WatchTVEve
Amino Remote Control Guide Input Button TV Power Set Top Box Power DVR Controls Menu (Main Menu) DVR Button (Listing of Recordings) DVR Controls Stop Button Info (Channel Name & Number, Current Program, etc.
Setting up your Remote Control Before you can use your Remote Control for your TV, you will need to insert a programmable code into the Remote by doing either the Brand or Auto Search. Brand Search Set-Up Use the following steps to program your TV into your Remote Control. 1. Determine the manufacturer of your TV set. 2. Look up the 4-digit manufacturer code located in the Amino Remote Control Guide. 3. Make sure your TV set is turned on. 4.
ADB Remote Control Guide Power DVD Audio Auxillary Device (VCR, Stereo, Additional TV, etc.) TV RCU SETUP VCR/DVD/DVR Controls Menu (Main Menu) Directional Arrows (Use to move to information) Set Top Box DVR (Digital Video Recorder) VCR/DVD/DVR Controls Info (Channel Name & Number, Current Program, etc.
Setting up your Remote Control Before you can use your Remote Control for additional functions such as your TV or DVD Player, you will need to insert a programmable code into the Remote by doing either the Quick Search or a Manual Entry. These codes are located in the Remote Control User’s Guide that was included in the packaging of the Remote Control and are listed by brand and model of your device. Quick Search Set-Up Use the following steps to program your TV into your Remote Control. 1.
Remote Control Guide Adjusting Volume In order to adjust the volume using your Remote Control, you will need to first program your TV into the Remote. If you have not done so already, refer to Programming your Remote Control above. Once it is programmed you can: 1. Press the Volume + or - button to adjust the sound 2. Press Mute to turn the sound off, pressing Mute again will turn the sound back on Frequently Used Commands There are a number of controls that you will use on a daily basis.
Finding Programming Using the Guide and Info buttons will allow you to find information on current and future programming. Using the Guide button 1. Press the Guide button on your Remote Control. 2. On the left hand side of the screen, under the live picture, you will see with the text ALL next to it. This option will show you ALL the channels, both those you are subscribed to and those that you are not. You can change the tab to view different tabs such as: a.
Using Menu Using the Menu Button The Menu is an easy way to access any features you may have. Pressing the Menu button will provide you the following options: 1. Settings 2. Favorites 3. Search 4. Sign In/Out (If Login Required) 5. Guide 6. DVR 7. My Library 8. Control On/Off (Parental Controls) Selecting Settings The Settings option allows you to create/edit preferences and create/edit users.
Using the Guide Option The Guide option allows you to view information on current and future programming including Channel Name & Number, a brief description of the program, rating, start and end times, and date. To access the Guide feature you can: 1. Simply press the Guide button OR press the Menu button on your Remote Control. 2. If pressing Menu, highlight Guide or and press OK. 3.
Using Menu (continued) Using the DVR Option continued (If applicable) Selecting Schedule Event The Schedule Event option allows you to set up recordings for programs that will be airing in the future. (See page 27 for Scheduling an Event.) Selecting Record History The Record History option displays a list of the recording information such as when the recording started, was completed, or was cancelled.
Using the Settings Option The Settings option allows you to create/edit preferences and create/edit users. To access the Settings feature: 1. Press the Menu button on your Remote Control. 2. Using the Directional Arrows, highlight Settings or and press OK. 3. Using the Number Pad enter your password and press OK. 4. You will see the following menu under Settings on the left hand side: a. Preferences b. Users Preferences The Preferences tab allows you to activate and deactivate the following features: a.
Using Menu (continued) Using the Sign In/Out Option The Sign In/Out option allows you to change Users once multiple users are available. (See Setting up Parental Controls below.) Setting up Parental Controls Establishing New Password & PIN (For added protection) As the Main User, you will have administrative access to features such as Parental Controls. In order for you to have complete control over such features we recommend that you create a new password and PIN. This can be done by: 1.
Setting up Parental Controls To set up Parental Controls follow these steps: 1. Press the Menu button on your Remote Control 2. Using the Directional Arrows highlight Settings and press OK 3. Using the Number Pad enter your password and press OK 4. Using the Directional Arrows place a checkmark in the box next to Parental Controls Note: If this box does not have a checkmark in it - the Parental Controls WILL NOT work 5. Using the Directional Arrows, highlight Submit and press OK 6.
Setting up Parental Controls (continued) Unlocking/Reactivating Parental Controls If under the Main User settings you have blocked PG13 movies, and you find one that you would like to watch, you can unlock the Parental Controls while you are on that channel with the following steps: 1. Press OK 2. This will bring up a blue BLOCKED box 3. Highlight the Unlock Parental Controls options and press OK 4. Enter your password 5. You will now be able to view the program 6.
Creating Users continued b. You will now see a left and right arrow on the sides of the field, using the Directional Arrows press the left and right arrows to set the ratings. (Remember: The Movie rating that is selected will be viewable.) c. Once you have selected the Movie Rating, press the down arrow to see the TV Rating selection and press OK. d. You will now see a left and right arrow on the sides of the field, using the Directional Arrows press the left and right arrows to set the ratings.
Setting up Parental Controls (continued) Editing User Information 1. Using the Directional Arrows, highlight the desired User and press OK to place a dot in the circle next to the Username. 2. Using the Directional Arrows, highlight Edit and press OK. 3. Using the Number Pad on the Remote Control, enter your password and press OK. 4. Using the Directional Arrows, you can highlight and edit the Login Name, Password, Theme, Dollar Allowance, and whether the Caller ID is enabled or not. 5.
Selecting Edit The Edit option allows you to add or remove channels from the Favorites folder(s) by: 1. Using the Directional Arrows, highlight Edit and press OK. 2. It will automatically show the folder that is currently selected as the Guide list. 3. Using the Directional Arrows, find the Guide that you want to edit and press OK to select it. 4. Using the Directional Arrows, highlight OK and press OK. 5. Using the Directional Arrows, find the channels you would like to add or remove and press OK. 6.
TV & Movie Ratings Guide TV Parental Guidelines Ratings TV All Children TV Directed to Older Children Y Y7 TV Y7 FV This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. Whether animated or live-action, the themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2 - 6. This program is not expected to frighten younger children. This program is designed for children age 7 and above.
Motion Picture Association of America Ratings General Audience A G-rated motion picture contains nothing in theme, language, nudity, sex, violence, or other matters that, in the view of the Rating Board, would offend parents whose younger children view the motion picture. The G rating is not a “certificate of approval,” nor does it signify a “children’s” motion picture. Some snippets of language may go beyond polite conversation, but they are common everyday expressions.
Purchasing Events Purchasing PPV (Pay per View) Events If there is an event on the PPV channels, you can purchase them at any time, for an additional cost that may vary per program. Note: There are two types of PPV Events: PPV and ADT. PPV is a single event and only lasts until the event is completed. ADT is an ALL Day Ticket, which allows you to view the same event throughout the day.
Canceling PPV (Pay per View) Events If for some reason, you are not able to or do not want to view the scheduled PPV event at this time, you have the option of canceling the purchase. You cannot cancel the event once it has started, this includes All Day Tickets (ADT). Canceling a FUTURE event: 1. Press the Guide button on your Remote Control 2. Using the Directional Arrows, highlight the event that you would like to cancel and press OK 3. You will see the following options: a. Record Program b.
Using Advanced Features Using the Reminder & Autotune Features If, in the process of scrolling through the channels, you find a program that will be showing at a later time or date you can use the Reminder or Autotune features to make sure you don’t miss it. Once you have found the program you would like to view at a later time or date press OK to select an action and you will see the following options: 1. Schedule Event 2. Record Program (if applicable) 3. Record Series (if applicable) 4. Set Reminder 5.
Viewing a history of Reminders If you have set any Reminders for programs, you can view them by: 1. Pressing the Menu button on your Remote Control. 2. Using the Directional Arrows, highlight My Library or and press OK. 3. You will see the following options: a. Video b. PPV Events c. Pay Per Block d. Sports Packages e. Reminders f. Messages g. Caller ID 4.
Using DVR Whole-Home DVR (Digital Video Recorder) The DVR, which is also known as a PVR, allows you to record programs on your Set Top Box to view at a later time as well as pause, fast forward, play, or rewind LIVE programs. You and your family also have the ability to watch and control pre-recorded shows from any room in your home from any connected TV as well as the ability to schedule your DVR to record from any internet-connected device.
To Stop the current recording: 1. Using the Directional Arrows, highlight Stop Recording and press OK. 2. A pop-up box with the question “Would you like to stop recording?” To exit, select No. To stop recording, select Yes. To Extend the current recording time: 1. Press the Menu button 2. Using the Directional Arrows, highlight DVR or DVR and press OK. 3. Using the Directional Arrows, highlight Schedule Event and press OK 4.
Using DVR (continued) To edit a SERIES of programs: 1. In the Guide, highlight the program and press OK 2. You will see the following options: a. Edit Recording b. Edit Series Recording c. Skip Episode d. Cancel Series Recording e. Set Reminder f. Set Autotune e. Expanded Info f. Cancel 3. Highlight Edit Series Recording and you will see the following options: Channels, Preference, Episodes, Start, End, and Limit to. To change the default simply highlight the box and press OK.
5. If you decide at a later time that you would like to record that episode again: a. Press the Guide button on your Remote Control b. Using the Directional Arrows, highlight the program and press OK c. You will see the following options: i. Edit Recording ii. Edit Series Recording iii. Record Episode iv. Cancel Series Recording v. Set Reminder vi. Set Autotune vii. Expanded Info viii Cancel f. Using the Directional Arrows, highlight Record Episode and press OK. e.
Using DVR (continued) Selecting Lock The Lock option allows you as the Main User to block the other Users from viewing or deleting your recorded program. To lock the program: 1. Make sure the program you would like to lock is highlighted. 2. Using the Directional Arrows, highlight Lock and press OK. 3. You will now see a lockpad next to your selected program. Your program is now locked. 4. To unlock the program, simply press OK. 5. Using the Directional Arrows, highlight Unlock and press OK. 6.
WatchTVEverywhere With WatchTVEverywhere, you can watch select TV programs from devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, and even Smart TVs. WatchTVEverywhere works anywhere you can receive an Internet signal*: inside your house, at the office, shopping mall, hotel, airport, vacation home, etc. It includes live TV for some channels & has full episodes of current TV shows.** * The quality of WatchTVEverywhere signals while roaming (airports, stores, etc.
ADB 2500W Set Top Box Guide Front Panel View Status Power Link Below is an explanation for each of the controls and lights listed above. The Power light is green when the Set Top Box is on. TV The Link light is red when the Set Top Box is receiving a channel. FV The Status light is yellow when the Set Top Box is rebooting.
Rear Panel View Power Video Out Ethernet USB Coaxial S-Video To TV (Video Out) Audio Out TV Below is an explanation for each of the connections listed above. FV The Ethernet is a RJ-45 port for IP video output. The S-Video (Super Video or Separated Video) is for a high quality video output to a VCR or TV that accepts S-Video. It carries video only; you must also connect to the TV or home theater receiver for audio.
ADB 3800 Set Top Box Guide Front Panel View Directional Arrows Power USB Menu OK HD Below is an explanation for each of the controls and lights listed above. The Power button, if held for less than five seconds, turns the Set Top Box on or off. If held for five seconds longer, it restarts the TV receiver. When the Set Top Box is on the light is green. TV The USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a USB 2.0 connector.
Rear Panel View Power To TV (Video Out) Ethernet PrPbY Optical USB HDMI Video Out S-Video Audio Out Below is an explanation for each of the connections listed above. TV The To Wall (Video In) is for coaxial input for digital signal. FV The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connects to a high-definition TV or home theater receiver with an HDMI input (for a DVI input, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter.) The Ethernet is a RJ-45 port for IP video output.
ADB 5810 Set Top Box Guide Front Panel View Menu Directional Arrows Power USB HD Record Below is an explanation for each of the controls and lights listed above. OK The Power button, if held for less than five seconds, turns the Set Top Box on or off. If held for five seconds longer, it restarts the TV receiver. When the Set Top Box is on the light is green. TV The USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a USB 2.0 connector.
Audio & Video Out Rear Panel View Component Output USB TV To TV (Video/Audio Out) Power RF Output S-Video HDMI Digital Audio Output Ethernet FV Below is an explanation for each of the connections listed above. The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connects to a high-definition TV or home theater receiver with an HDMI input (for a DVI input, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter.) The Ethernet is a RJ-45 port for IP video output. The Pr, Pb, & Y are for RCA component video outputs to an HDTV.
ADB 5721WNX Set Top Box Guide Front Panel View Menu Directional Arrows Power USB HD OK Below is an explanation for each of the controls and lights listed above. The Power button, if held for less than five seconds, turns the Set Top Box on or off. If held for five seconds longer, it restarts the TV receiver. When the Set Top Box is on the light is green. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a USB 2.0 connector.
To TV (Video/Audio Out) Rear Panel View Power Digital Component Audio Output Output S-Video RF Output Ethernet HCNA Port Below is an explanation for each of the connections listed above. HDMI USB TV The HDMI Port(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connects to a high-definition TV or home theater receiver with an HDMI input (for a DVI input, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter.
Troubleshooting Guide Here are some solutions to problems you may encounter. If you need further assistance, please contact Citizens at (715)237-2605 or Just Dial 611. PROBLEM: LED light on the remote blinks, but the component doesn’t respond. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS: (1) Try replacing the batteries. You will need two AAs. (2) The component may not be programmed into your remote. (See page 5 for set-up) (3) The component may not be selected. To do so, simply press the STB, TV, DVD, or AUX button.
PROBLEM: VCR will not record. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS: (1) The signal may not be reaching your TV. Make sure all the cables are connected properly on the back of your VCR and your TV. (2) The TV may not be on the right channel to display input. Make sure the TV is on the correct channel. (3) Make sure you are using the correct Remote Control. PROBLEM: Parental Controls are not working.
Troubleshooting Guide (continued) PROBLEM: Why doesn’t my non-DVR Set Top Box show my DVR Recordings? POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS: You will need to make sure you are signed up for Whole Home DVR Access. If you are simply unplug your DVR Set Top Box and plug it back in to reboot the system. PROBLEM: Why do I get the message “Video Channel is blocked” when I try to order a PPV movie? POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS: 1) Check your Parental Control settings to determine if the settings are blocking the movie.
