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amazing satellite tV right from space. Amazing customer service that’s right next door. contents 3 4 6 7 8 12 15 16 19 Installation using your universal remote The hardware TV browsing made simple The interactive on screen guide customize your viewing Fun features endless entertainment Better ways to record and watch TV with an advanced HdpVR 24 FaQs, tips and troubleshooting We love our customers and we’ll do whatever it takes for you to love us back.
installation hd satellite tV that gives you the most bang for your buck. And saves those bucks too. Now it’s easier to expand your Hd viewing experience even further. Because as a Shaw direct satellite subscriber, you get more than just the best Hd satellite TV available. You also get lots of your favourite shows in Hd when you subscribe to the same standard definition (Sd) channel.
Using your universal remote Your remote can control your satellite receiver, TV, and DVD, Blu-ray or audio system, but you have to program it first. Visit us online at shawdirect.ca to find out how. Power Turns the power on/off. PVR/shaw direct on demand Keys operate the Stop, Pause, Record, REWIND, PLAY, FAST FORWARD, SKIP BACK, and SKIP AHEAd functions of your Advanced HDPVR and Shaw Direct On Demand titles – as well as your DVD and Blu-ray player. Fav Displays the Favourites menu.
the hardware tV browsing made simple Both receivers feature: easy-to-read programming summaries ■■ Standard definition (Sd), high definition (Hd), and 3d programming on your compatible TV ■■ access to the entire Shaw direct on demand library with your high-speed Internet connection ■■ crystal-clear digital picture and sound ■■ dolby® digital 5.
the interactive on screen guide If your interactive on screen guide appears different than the images below, visit shawdirect.ca/techcentral for the most up-to-date information. The interactive on screen guide lets you find and choose what you want to watch. plus, it has many other useful features that are explained in this section. The interactive on screen guide is easy to use. When you press GuIde, it will appear with the channel you’re watching highlighted.
shaw direct menu bar The menu bar is your portal to all of the great features that your Shaw direct Hd receiver has to offer.
customize your viewing Favourites use the FaV button to program the interactive on screen guide to only display specific channels. That means you don’t have to scroll through channels that you aren’t interested in to find a program you want to watch. You can set multiple favourites lists, so everyone in the family can program his or her list into the interactive on screen guide. To program your favourites, press FaV on the remote control, or select Favourites Lists from the options menu.
Fun features Rating and Movie Rating: Select the lowest rating you want to lock. For example, by setting the TV Rating to 14+, a password will be required to view or record programs rated 14+ and 18+. ■■ Locked Channels: Show or hide locked channels from the interactive on screen guide. Locked channels can still be viewed directly by entering the applicable channel number, but a password will always be required.
endless entertainment shaw direct on demand get started With Shaw direct on demand, you always have instant access to thousands of titles in Sd and Hd right at your fingertips. We make it easy for you to find your favourite TV shows and the latest blockbuster movies – available directly on your TV. There are no fees for browsing the Shaw direct on demand library. In fact, you get eight free rentals to start and many of your favourite TV programs are available on-demand for free.
Better ways to record and watch tV with an advanced hdPVr ■■ If you have set a four-digit pIN on your Shaw direct account, you will have to enter it before you are able to confirm the purchase. This pIN is different from the parental password you may have set and is recommended to prevent unauthorized purchases. ■■ after the order is placed, you will see the exclamation box appear in the top right corner of your TV.
saving lod programming customizing your recording options If you have stayed on the same channel since the start of the program, simply press RecoRd and it will save the temporary recording permanently to the hard drive. The record icon appears to confirm your choice and recording stops at the end of the program. impulse recording By selecting options from the pVR section of the menu bar you can view and change any of the recording events you have set.
IMpoRTaNT NoTe: We recommend that whenever you set up a new series recording on your advanced HdpVR, you check and arrange the settings for that particular series in the pVR options menu. Keeping the settings in check will help ensure that you never miss a recording and know which shows are being recorded and when. Viewing recordings To enter your list of recorded programs, press pVR on your remote, or select Recordings from the Watch TV section of the menu bar.
FAQs, tips and troubleshooting How do I access my Shaw Direct account online? To access your Shaw Direct account online, visit shawdirect.ca and click on My Account at the top of the page. Make sure you have your account number ready. You can find it on your customer bill. If you have used My Account before on shawdirect.ca, simply enter your account number and password. If you have never used My Account before, you will need to register to get your account activated for online access.
Why did I lose my signal? When you experience a signal loss, you will typically see a message on screen that reads receiver has lost satellite signal. This can happen if the line-of-sight from your dish to our satellite is blocked. It could be a tree or your neighbour’s new home addition. It can also happen temporarily when severe weather systems are in the line-of-sight and impair the signal transmission.
