Personal Video Recorder High Definition Personal Video Recorder User Guide
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IN THISIN GUIDE THIS GUIDE IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................... 4 AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS.......................................................................................................................................................... 5 REMOTE CONTROLS...................................................................................................................
IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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.
AVAILABLE AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS ILLICO TERMINALS THE ILLICO TERMINALS OFFER THE SAME HIGH-PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES, INCLUDING: • Dolby Digital™ surround sound, CD-quality audio, and DVD-quality video; • a complete Interactive Program Guide providing an overview of the next days of programming; • the ability to block access to specific times, channels or TV programs using the Parental Control feature; • access to interactive TV, with its range of advanced features and services; • access to video-on-dema
AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS EXPLORER® 8000 1 Power 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 Message Indicator LED display IR Sensor Recording Indicator VOL+ and VOL– SELECT USB Port CH+ and CH– GUIDE INFO Smart Card Slot EXIT LIST Provides power to the unit. The light to the right of the button illuminates when the power is on. Not yet operational. Displays the selected channel number and the time of the day. Receives the infrared signal from the remote. Indicates the PVR feature is active when illuminated.
AVAILABLE AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS ILLICO TERMINALS EXPLORER® 8000HD 1 Power 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Message Indicator LED display IR Sensor Recording Indicator VOL+ and VOL– SELECT USB Port CH+ and CH– GUIDE INFO Smart Card Slot EXIT LIST Provides power to the unit. The light to the right of the button illuminates when the power is on. Not yet operational. Displays the selected channel number and the time of the day. Receives the infrared signal from the remote.
AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS EXPLORER® 8300 1 Power 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Audio/Video IN LIST EXIT INFO GUIDE IR Sensor LED Display 9 10 11 12 13 VOL+ and VOL– CH+ and CH– SELECT Smart Card Slot USB Port 8 Provides power to the unit. The symbol appears in the upper right portion of the display when power is on. Allows connection of an auxiliary A/V device. Not yet operational. Displays the list of recorded programs. Exits menus, the Program Guide, and program information.
AVAILABLE AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS ILLICO TERMINALS EXPLORER® 8300HD 1 Power 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Audio/Video IN LIST EXIT INFO GUIDE IR Sensor LED Display 9 10 11 12 13 VOL+ and VOL– CH+ and CH– SELECT Smart Card Slot USB Port Provides power to the unit. The symbol appears in the upper right portion of the display when power is on. Allows connection of an auxiliary A/V device. Not yet operational. Displays the list of recorded programs. Exits menus, the Program Guide, and program information.
REMOTE CONTROLS AT 8400 The remote control requires two alkaline AA batteries. A diagram inside the compartment of the remote control indicates proper battery placement. Replace as needed, when the indicator light becomes dim or no longer illuminates.
REMOTE REMOTE CONTROLS CONTROLS PROGRAMMING THE AT 8400 REMOTE CONTROL The steps described below are the same for each mode button. Repeat them for each device controlled by the remote, make sure you press the correct mode key for each device. HOW TO PROGRAM THE TV MODE KEY 1. Turn on the TV set, then press and hold the SELECT and TV keys until the TV mode key blinks twice. 2.
REMOTE CONTROLS HOW TO IDENTIFY PROGRAMMED CODES 1. Press and hold the SELECT key and the appropriate mode key (AUX, VCR, TV or CBL) until the mode key blinks twice. 2. Enter carefully the code 9 9 0. After each digit the mode key will blink once. At the end of the operation it should blink twice. 3. Press 1, then count the number of times the mode key blinks. That number indicates the first digit in the code. If the mode key does not blink, the digit is 0. 4. Press 2, then count the number of blinks.
REMOTE REMOTE CONTROLS CONTROLS UR5-8400A The remote control requires two alkaline AA batteries. A diagram inside the compartment of the remote control indicates proper battery placement. Replace as needed, when the indicator light becomes dim or no longer illuminates.
REMOTE CONTROLS PROGRAMMING THE UR5-8400A REMOTE CONTROL THREE-DIGIT CODE PROGRAMMING METHOD The remote control can be programmed by pressing in a three-digit code number that corresponds to particular manufacturers and brands of Audio/Video equipment. The three-digit code numbers are listed in the code table of the instruction manual. 1. Turn on the equipment you wish to program (TV, VCR, DVD or AUX). 2.
REMOTE REMOTE CONTROLS CONTROLS TO FIND THE THREE-DIGIT CODE NUMBER THAT WAS STORED IN THE DEVICE 1. Press the device button (TV, VCR , DVD or AUX) you wish to verify and the SELECT button simultaneously for 3 seconds. The device LED will turn on. Tip: The device LED will turn on for 20 seconds. The next step must be entered while the LED is on. 2. Press the INFO button. The device LED will blink the number of times indicating the number of each digit of the code number.
REMOTE CONTROLS PROGRAMMING CHANNEL CONTROL By following the steps below, the user can program the channel controls (Channel Up, Channel Down and Last) from one device to operate in another device mode. The default channel control settings on the remote control are as follows: CBL : PVR TV : PVR VCR : PVR DVD : DVD AUX : AUX If you wish to store the TV channel control in TV mode, use the following steps: 1. Press the TV button and the SELECT button simultaneously for 3 seconds.
REMOTE REMOTE CONTROLS CONTROLS PROGRAMMING FOR ADVANCED FUNCTION In the CBL mode, the M1 button can be programmed to act as a macro or favourite channel button. You can send out up to 10 commands with one button press. 1. Press the CBL button to select the CBL mode. 2. Press the M1 button and SELECT button simultaneously for 3 seconds. The CBL device LED will turn on for 20 seconds. 3. Press up to 10 buttons you wish to store. The CBL device LED will blink once for each command entered. 4.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTION NO. 1: PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER + STEREO TV THIS CONNECTION WILL ALLOW YOU TO: A. B. C. D. E. Watch the channel or service of your choice; Record on the hard drive from the channel you are watching; Watch a program previously recorded on the hard drive; Record on the hard drive from one channel while watching another channel; Record on the hard drive from two different channels while watching a third, previously recorded channel; F.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS A. TO WATCH THE CHANNEL OR SERVICE OF YOUR CHOICE 1. Turn on the illico terminal by pressing CBL and then POWER on the remote control. 2. Turn the TV set on and select the VIDEO/AUDIO or S-VIDEO input by pressing INPUT SELECT, INPUT, AUX, AVX or TV/VIDEO on the TV remote control. 3. Use the illico terminal remote control to tune in to the channel or service of your choice. This will allow you to watch your programs in stereo. B.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTION NO. 2: PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER + STEREO TV + VCR OR DVD RECORDER THIS CONNECTION WILL ALLOW YOU TO: A. B. C. D. E. Watch the channel or service of your choice; Record on the hard drive from the channel you are watching; Watch a program previously recorded on the hard drive; Record on the hard drive from one channel while watching another channel; Record on the hard drive from two different channels while watching a third, previously recorded channel; F.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS A. TO WATCH THE CHANNEL OR SERVICE OF YOUR CHOICE 1. Turn on the illico terminal by pressing CBL and then POWER on the remote control. 2. Turn the TV set on and select the VIDEO/AUDIO or S-VIDEO input by pressing INPUT SELECT, INPUT, AUX, AVX or TV/VIDEO on the TV remote control. 3. Use the illico terminal remote control to tune in to the channel or service of your choice. This will allow you to watch your programs in stereo. B.
CONNECTIONS F. TO PROGRAM YOUR PVR TO RECORD ONE PROGRAM OR TWO PROGRAMS SIMULTANEOUSLY IN YOUR ABSENCE 1. Follow all the steps in section E. 2. Once these steps have been completed, you can turn your terminal and TV set off. The illico terminal will record the shows you programmed in your absence. G. TO TRANSFER THE CONTENTS OF YOUR HARD DRIVE TO VIDEOTAPE OR DVD FOR ARCHIVING 1. Select the program you would like to transfer from the list of recorded programs (“LIST” button on the remote). 2.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS CONNECTION NO. 3: HIGH DEFINITION PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER + HIGH DEFINITION TV THIS CONNECTION WILL ALLOW YOU TO: A. B. C. D. Watch the channel or service of your choice (in HD, when available); Record on the hard drive from the channel you are watching (in HD, when available); Watch a program previously recorded on the hard drive (in HD, when available); Record on the hard drive from one channel while watching another channel (in HD, when available); E.
CONNECTIONS A. TO WATCH THE CHANNEL OR SERVICE OF YOUR CHOICE 1. Turn on the illico terminal by pressing CBL and then POWER on the remote control. 2. Turn the TV set on and select the VIDEO/AUDIO, S-VIDEO or HD input by pressing INPUT SELECT, INPUT, AUX, AVX or TV/VIDEO on the TV remote control. 3. Use the illico terminal remote control to tune in to the channel or service of your choice. This will allow you to watch your programs in stereo. B.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS CONNECTION NO. 4: HIGH DEFINITION PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER + HD TV + VCR OR DVD RECORDER THIS CONNECTION WILL ALLOW YOU TO: A. B. C. D. E. Watch the channel or service of your choice; Record on the hard drive from the channel you are watching; Watch a program previously recorded on the hard drive; Record on the hard drive from one channel while watching another channel; Record on the hard drive from two different channels while watching a third, previously recorded channel; F.
CONNECTIONS A. TO WATCH THE CHANNEL OR SERVICE OF YOUR CHOICE 1. Turn on the illico terminal by pressing CBL and then POWER on the remote control. 2. Turn the TV set on and select the VIDEO/AUDIO, S-VIDEO or HD input by pressing INPUT SELECT, INPUT, AUX, AVX or TV/VIDEO on the TV remote control. 3. Use the illico terminal remote control to tune in to the channel or service of your choice. This will allow you to watch your programs in stereo. B.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS F. TO PROGRAM YOUR PVR TO RECORD ONE PROGRAM OR TWO PROGRAMS SIMULTANEOUSLY IN YOUR ABSENCE 1. Follow all the steps in section E. 2. Once these steps have been completed, you can turn your terminal and TV set off. The illico terminal will record the shows you programmed in your absence. G. TO TRANSFER THE CONTENTS OF YOUR HARD DRIVE TO VIDEOTAPE OR DVD FOR ARCHIVING 1. Select the program you would like to transfer from the list of recorded programs (“LIST” button on the remote). 2.
ILLICO ON DEMAND The features available while watching a movie on illico on Demand are the same as for a VCR. This means: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Pause Resume watching Rewind Fast forward Stop ORDERING A MOVIE 1. Put the VCR/VOD illico terminal button in the VOD mode. 2. Press . Once the interactive menu comes on, select illico on Demand and push SELECT, or tune in to channel 900. 3. Choose a category or a subcategory and a title and push SELECT after each choice. 4.
INTERACTIVE INTERACTIVE PROGRAM PROGRAM GUIDE GUIDE Press the GUIDE button and the Interactive Program Guide (IPG) displays the list of upcoming programs for the next days. These programs can be sorted by channel, theme or title. Current channel Current program Title and broadcast time of selected program Browse by channel, theme, title Program titles and upcoming schedule Browsing instructions Displayed schedule date The digital terminal cannot display both a standard and a HD video at the same time.
INTERACTIVE PROGRAM GUIDE 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.
PARENTAL PARENTAL CONTROL CONTROL 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.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME AUDIO SIGNAL EMITTED BY YOUR TERMINAL By adjusting the volume on your TV, you determine the loudness of the sound coming from your speakers. With illico, however, the VOLUME feature adjusts the power of the audio signal coming from your terminal. This signal then enters your TV or audio system at the programmed level. This is why it is important to keep the power of the audio signal coming from your illico terminal at maximum level.
PAY-PER-VIEW PAY-PER-VIEW Indigo and Viewer’s Choice feature uninterrupted films and special events that can be ordered at any time using the IPG. Charges for these programs will appear on your next month’s bill. • Channel 300 is the preview channel for Indigo, and 350, that for Viewer’s Choice. Watch these channels for an overview of current and upcoming films. HOW TO ORDER A FILM OR EVENT • Press GUIDE and browse through the 300 series channels to see the featured titles.
PERSONAL VIDEO PAY-PER-VIEW RECORDER 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. HOW TO CONTROL A LIVE PROGRAM YOU ARE WATCHING The PVR stores the programming being broadcast on the channel you are watching in a memory buffer.
PERSONAL PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER VIDEO RECORDER When you press one of these keys, a status bar is momentarily displayed at the bottom of the screen to show you the progress of playback and broadcast of the program you are watching.
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 and the entire program will be recorded. key at any time during the broadcast 1. Press . 2.
PERSONAL PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER VIDEO RECORDER RECORD A PROGRAM FROM THE PROGRAM GUIDE With this type of recording, you decide in advance what programs to record, so you’ll never miss them. 1. Press the GUIDE key; the title of the program in progress is highlighted. 2. Highlight a program title and press . 3. Press the key to confirm recording. The title of the recorded program is highlighted in red in the program guide. 4. Press the GUIDE again to return to the program in progress.
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. You cannot schedule a VCR recording in advance.
PERSONAL PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER 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.
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 or Modify program, then press . to confirm. DELETE A RECORDING IN PROGRESS 1.
STORAGE STORAGE CAPABILITIES CAPABILITIES Digital TV channels broadcast variable amounts of data, depending on the type of program being aired. For instance, there may be times when a sports specialty channel broadcasts a larger quantity of data than channels whose lineups are primarily made up of talk shows or soap operas. Sports programs generally involve much more movement, and more data are therefore required to reproduce the images on your screen.
SETTINGS 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 (Explorer® 8010HD and 8300HD) Block or unblock the current channel Set Picture Size (HD terminal only) HOW TO DISPLAY QUICK SETTINGS 1.
FREQUENTLY FREQUENTLY ASKED ASKED QUESTIONS QUESTIONS TERMINAL My terminal feels hot, is this normal? Yes, because the electronic components inside generate a lot of heat. To prevent overheating, avoid blocking the air vents on the top and sides and do not place the terminal in enclosed furniture. Can I leave my terminal on all the time? Yes, but we recommend turning it off after use.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REMOTE CONTROL Can I turn on my TV and the terminal at the same time? Yes, but if your TV is an older model and you turn it on by pulling a button, you will have to connect the TV to the CA output on the back of the terminal. • Press the SETTINGS button twice on the terminal’s keyboard or remote control. • Select Settings: CA output and press SELECT. Select “Avec le terminal” (with the terminal), press SELECT and SETTINGS.
FREQUENTLY FREQUENTLY ASKED ASKED QUESTIONS 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.
LIST OF CODES REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CODES FOR AT8400 TV (*HD equipment code) Admiral – 1001, 1139, 1159 Aiko – 1014 Akai – 1002 Amtron – 1034 Anam National – 1003, 1034 AOC – 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1140, 1141, 1153 Apex – 1180 Audiovox – 1034 Bell & Howell – 1001, 1042, 1062 Broksonic – 1181 Carver – 1000 Celebrity – 1002 Citizen – 1004, 1006, 1008, 1014, 1034, 1032, 1087, 1137, 1160 Colortyme – 1004, 1006, 1009 Contec/Cony – 1010, 1011, 1012, 1034 Craig – 1034 Crosley– 1000 Crown – 1034 Curtis Mathes – 100
LIST OFLIST CODES OF CODES VCR Admiral – 2035 Aiko – 2018 Aiwa – 2017 Akai – 2002, 2003, 2004, 2031, 2032 Audiovox – 2010 Beaumark – 2024 Bell & Howell – 2007 Brocksonic – 2008 Calix – 2010 Canon – 2014, 2015 Capehart – 2030 Carver – 2000 CCE – 2018, 2024 Citizen – 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2018, 2045 Colortyme – 2005 Craig – 2009, 2010, 2016, 2024 Curtis Mathes – 2005, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2025, 2046 Daewoo – 2011, 2017, 2018, 2030, 2045 Daytron – 2030 Dimensia – 2025, 2046 Electrohome – 2010,
LIST OF CODES REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CODES FOR UR5-8400A TV ADMIRAL – 025, 053 AIKO – 117 AIWA – 034, 161, 101 AKAI – 043, 046, 124, 146 AMERICA ACTION – 117 AMERICAN HIGH – 031 AMPRO – 072 ANAM – 031, 103 ASHA – 040 AUDIO DYNAMICS – 012, 023, 043 AUDIOVOX – 101 BEAUMARK – 040 BROKSONIC – 035, 037, 129, 025 CALIX – 101 CANON – 028, 031 CAPEHART – 108 CCE – 024, 117 CINERAL – 117 CITIZEN – 101, 117 COLT – 024 CRAIG – 003, 040, 135, 024, 101 CURTIS MATHES – 031, 041 CYBERNEX – 040 DAEWOO – 005, 108, 111, 117, 0
LIST OFLIST CODES OF CODES RECEIVERS ADC – 200 ADCOM – 072, 082, 092, 161 AIWA – 025, 071, 104, 114, 170, 171, 091, 100 AKAI – 139, 093 AMC – 125, 126, 127, 128 ANGSTROM – 142 ARCAM – 141 AUDIO ACCESS – 147 AUDIO ALCHEMY – 135 AUDIO FILE – 203 AUDIO MATRIX – 077 AUDIO TECHNICA – 134 B & K – 096, 097 BOSE – 070, 170, 113 BRYSTON – 015 CARVER – 003, 008, 028, 099, 151, 203, 014, 016, 040, 090 CASIO – 204 CHIRO – 140 CINEMA SOUND – 084, 134 CITATION – 148 CLARION – 026 CURTIS MATHES – 204 DENON – 084, 151, 15
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INTRODUCTION SETUP Refer to the appropriate section in order to configure your terminal. The settings you choose on your HD terminal will directly influence the picture quality you obtain. To configure them, follow the instructions in the Setup Wizard section on page 53 of this manual. If you use DVI cables to connect your HD terminal to your TV, no further configuration is normally required. With this type of connector, the two devices automatically determine the optimal image resolution.
SETUP WIZARD SETUP WIZARD INTRODUCING THE SETUP WIZARD WHAT IS THE SETUP WIZARD? The HDTV Setup Wizard is an on-screen program that helps you set up your high-definition terminal to receive the best picture quality that the HDTV supports. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Before you begin to set up your HD terminal, you may want to have available the user’s guide that came with your HDTV for reference. IS IT NECESSARY TO USE THE SETUP WIZARD? Yes.
SETUP WIZARD 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. 4 16 3 Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Screen Resolution: 480p or 480i fill the screen 9 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Screen Resolution: 720p or 1080i fill the screen WHAT IS THE SCREEN RESOLUTION? The screen resolution indicates the amount of detail that the picture displays.
SETUP WIZARD SETUP WIZARD 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).
SETUP WIZARD Wide-Screen HDTVs 56 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 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.
SETUP WIZARD 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.
SETUP WIZARD 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.
SETUP WIZARD 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 SETUP WIZARD EASY SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Press or you have. to select the type of TV screen 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.
SETUP WIZARD ADVANCED SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Press or you have. to select the type of TV screen 2. Press to see how various formats look on your TV screen.
SETUP WIZARD 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.
SETUP WIZARD CHANGING THE SETTINGS WHILE WATCHING TV Some channels are high-definition (HD) and some are not. To maximize viewing of non-HD channels, you can toggle between an HD scan rate (either 1080i or 720p) and a standard-definition scan rate (either 480i or 480p). HOW DO I CHANGE THE PICTURE SIZE? Standard-screen HDTV: maximize viewing on non-HD channels. Note: HD-channel programs automatically fill the entire HDTV 16:9 screen. 1. Press SETTINGS to access the Quick Settings menu. 2.
SETUP WIZARD SETUP WIZARD HOW CAN I CHANGE HOW THE PICTURE LOOKS ON MY TV? Press SETTINGS twice to display the General Settings menu. Then, choose one of the following options: Fixed — The screen resolution you selected from the Setup Wizard can be seen in the Quick Settings menu. The screen resolution remains the same (fixed) until you change it. Pass-Through — This option provides a built-in convenience factor.
SETUP WIZARD 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.
SETUP WIZARD SETUP WIZARD CONTROL THE AUDIO VOLUME WHILE CLOSED-CAPTIONING IS TURNED ON OR OFF 1. Press SETTINGS twice to access the General Settings menu. 2. Scroll to Audio:Volume Ctrl. There are two setting options: • Fixed – The Fixed setting controls the audio volume through the TV and enables you to have closed-captioning turned on or off while listening to the programming audio.
SETUP WIZARD CHANGE THE BACKGROUND SHADING AND COLOUR The following instructions make the following assumptions: • You have accessed the General Settings menu by pressing SETTINGS twice. • The caption style setting in the General Settings menu is Set by Viewer. Change the background shading 1. Scroll to CC: Background. 2. Press to access the Shading column. 3. Press and to scroll through the options.
SETUP WIZARD SETUP WIZARD CHANGE STYLE OF THE CHARACTERS There are eight font styles to choose from, and they are numbered Style 1 through Style 8. The styles may not look the same on all TVs. Select the different fonts to see how they look on your TV. Change the text style 1. Scroll to CC: Characters. 2. Press to access the Style column. 3. Press and to scroll through the options. 4. SELECT your choice. Change the text size 1. Scroll to CC: Options. 2. Press to access the Text Size column. 3.
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.
FREQUENTLY FREQUENTLY ASKED ASKED QUESTIONS 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.
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