User guide
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Using your FOXTEL iQ
4:3 The standard shape of TVs and programme transmissions.
14:9 A display option for TV programmes. It is slightly wider than 4:3 but not as 
wide as 16:9.
16:9 The widescreen shape of TVs and programme transmissions. The 
Widescreen symbol (see right) displays in the i-box when a 
programme is transmitted in a widescreen format. 
AC3 Enhanced Dolby Digital sound. If you have used the ‘OPTICAL AUDIO 
OUT’ or ‘DIGITAL AUDIO OUT’ connectors to connect your FOXTEL iQ 
to audio equipment with Dolby Digital decoding capabilities, you can select 
this option for enhanced sound. (see page 57)
Closed Captions A transcription of the audio soundtrack displayed on-screen. You can 
turn Closed Captions ‘On’ or ‘Off ’ (see page 55). The Closed 
Captions symbol (see right) displays in the i-box when Closed 
Captions are available.
FOXTEL iQ FOXTEL Digital’s Personal Digital Recorder.
i-box An information box which gives extra information about a programme listed 
in the i-search banner, TV Guide, FOXTEL Box Office or Personal Planner.
i-search banner The channel and programme information banner that displays when you 
change channel or press select while you are watching FOXTEL Digital 
channels.
Standard - 4:3 programme on a 4:3 TV
14:9 programme on a 4:3 TV 14:9 programme on a 16:9 TV
Widescreen - 16:9 programme on a 16:9 TV
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