Your YouView Guide
Welcome to YouView Version 1.2 Before you settle down to watch your favourite show, why not take a few minutes to explore what YouView can do? This guide will introduce you to its features and customisation options, and help create the viewing experience that’s right for you. To set up your YouView+ box, please see the Getting Connected guide. If you’d like to stay up to date with the latest developments and news, please register your details at youview.
What’s Inside Your Remote Control 3 YouView app: Record on the go 16 Browsing Programmes 4 Settings 17 Guide 5 Settings: Subtitles and Accessibility 19 On Demand 6 Settings: Parental Controls 21 Players 7 Settings: Device Management 22 Search 9 Troubleshooting 23 Pause, rewind, fast forward 10 Customer support 25 Recording 11 Specification 25 Recording: Extras 12 Safety instructions and precautions 27 Open Source Software Notice 29 MyView 13 MyView: Extras 14 Reminder
Your Remote Control Control YouView+ box Control TV* Standby Text/Zoom/Help Skip backward Rewind Record a programme Search for programmes on now, On demand and Catch up across YouView Pause Skip forward Play Fast forward Stop playback Displays more information on a programme Opens the YouView Guide Arrow keys to navigate through YouView menus and players Back – jump back to a previous page/step Close/Exit the application Opens the main menu Mute button Colour keys - follow onscreen prompts Enter cha
Browsing Programmes YouView has an amazing variety of TV and films to choose from, but where to start? Well, we’ve made it easy for you to find your favourites and discover what’s new: let’s take a closer look. The Guide On Demand Mini Guide High Definition The Guide is your electronic TV listings companion. It not only shows you what’s on over the next 7 days, but also lets you catch up on what you may have missed in the past week.
Browsing Programmes: Guide With the YouView Guide, you can check out what’s on TV and radio right now, what’s coming up over the next week, or scroll back to catch up on the favourites you missed over the past 7 days. And that’s not all: you can even set programme reminders and record shows via the Guide. Browse Hiding channels Press on the remote to access the Guide, then use the left and right arrow buttons to move backwards and forwards through time (Take that, Doctor!).
Browsing Programmes: On Demand Head to YouView’s on demand area to find a great selection of TV and film. We’ve organised it so that you can see at a glance freshly added shows and the most popular programmes. If you’re looking for inspiration, you can browse by genre instead – it’s up to you. Search by player Information Panel To access these services, press to bring up the main menu. Highlight On Demand and press OK.
Browsing programmes: Players YouView has a great range of free and pay players which we’re adding to all the time. There are plenty of great On Demand shows that won’t cost you a penny, but if you want to spend a little extra to watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer… Free players BBC iPlayer Access the best of the Beeb’s content, contemporary and classic, from Walford’s worst to Louis XIII’s finest.
Browsing programmes: Players Pay players Sky Store Sky Store is now available on your YouView+ box. Bringing same day DVD release blockbusters and all time classic movies straight to you at the touch of a button. With new movies available to rent every week and over 1200 titles to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Simply set up an account on the Sky Store website, log into the Sky Store player on your YouView+ box and select the movie you want to watch.
Search With YouView, you can search for specific on demand and catch up programmes using your remote control keypad. Let’s take a closer look… Seek and you shall find Auto suggestions Press on the remote control, or select to display the main menu, then use the arrow buttons to scroll to Search and press OK. As you type, YouView will suggest the content it thinks you’re looking for – use the up arrow button to select the showing you want and press OK.
Pause, rewind, fast forward YouView gives you total control over the way you interact with live TV, catch up, on demand and recorded programmes. Pause Rewind Fast forward Need time out from the telly? To pause live TV for up to 2 hours, press . When you are ready to resume watching, press . To rewind live TV, press . You can do so at different speeds (from tortoise to hare) by pressing again, up to 4 times. When you are ready to watch once more, press .
Recording Torn between a big night out and the big season finale? YouView makes it easy to record your favourite programmes, so now you can have your cake and eat it. Setting a recording Series links To record what you’re watching, press on the remote control. If the programme is part of a series, you will be given the option to record the selected episode or the whole series. If you choose the latter, every episode that airs on the channel will be recorded, even if the time slot changes.
Recording: Extras Recording two programmes Your YouView+ box lets you watch one programme while recording another. You can even record two at the same time while watching another from via scroll back, On Demand or MyView. Recording clashes Cancel a recording If you try to record too many programmes at the same time, they will clash. YouView will let you know and suggest how to resolve it – for example, by cancelling another scheduled recording.
MyView Managing your programmes is really easy. Just press and select MyView to access all your recordings. at any time Appointment to view Playing your recordings Series Recording MyView lists all your watched and unwatched recorded programmes. If you have a lot of recordings, they will be split across two or more screens. To scroll between them, use the left and right arrow buttons on your remote control. Highlight the recording you want to watch. Press on the remote control.
MyView: Extras Auto deleting recordings If your hard disk is full and there isn’t enough space to record anything new, YouView will automatically delete recordings to make room, starting with the oldest watched programme. Note that locking a recording ensures it won’t be auto deleted: to lock, select the recording in MyView and press the yellow button. Locked recordings have a padlock icon displayed next to them. To unlock, highlight the recording and press the yellow button again.
Reminders Don’t miss the start of that exciting new TV drama series. You can set reminders for all your favourite programmes and YouView will let you know they’re about to start. Just a little reminder You must remember this Forget about it You can set reminders for all your favourite programmes and YouView will let you know they’re about to start. Intrigued by that new drama series? Now you won’t forget it’s on.
YouView app: Record on the go We’ve all been there. On the way to work or dropping off the kids, you get a nagging feeling you’ve forgotten something. Keys? Check. Wallet? Check. Phone? Check. Then it hits you: you’ve forgotten to put the Cup Final on record. Don’t panic, for help is at hand. With the free YouView App, all you need is your phone or tablet and you won’t miss a thing. The app allows you to programme recordings on your YouView+ box remotely via your mobile device.
Settings We’ve made YouView as easy as possible to set up and use. You can change the settings at any time to personalise your TV experience. For more information on how to set parental controls, including changing your PIN, restricting age rated and adult content, please see page 21. Parental Controls 17 YouView has a range of accessibility features which make it easier to enjoy the TV you love. To find out more see page 19.
The Your Info and Legal section allows you to view and edit your data sharing preferences, review the YouView Data Promise and Terms of Use. You can also view and edit your postcode. Your postcode lets us tailor services based on your location and is shared with our trusted partners if you have opted in. Your Info & Legal Use the Device Management settings to keep your box software up to date. You can also manage auto deletion of recordings, reset your YouView+ box and to pair a mobile device.
Settings: Subtitles and Accessibility If you’re hard of hearing or visually impaired, your YouView+ box comes with some helpful additional features to ensure you get the most out of your TV experience. Subtitles Subtitles are a textual version of the dialogue in shows. If a broadcaster has subtitled its content, the results will be available on YouView. To turn them on, either press on the remote control when watching live TV, or: 1. Go to Settings, select Subtitles and Accessibility and press OK 2.
Settings: Subtitles and Accessibility Sign language Sign language is available for some on demand content. If a programme has been produced with sign language and this setting has been enabled, signed versions will be played in preference to non-signed editions. To turn sign language on: 1. Go to Settings, select Subtitles and Accessibility and press OK 2. Scroll up the list of options and choose Sign Language 3.
Settings: Parental Controls For peace of mind, your YouView+ box allows you to restrict access to any programmes you believe are unsuitable for younger members of your household. You will be asked to enter a PIN to access such content before the watershed. PIN protection The box comes with a default PIN, 1234: we recommend you change this when you set it up (although you can do so at any time via the Settings menu). To change your PIN in Settings, select Parental Controls, then press OK.
Settings: Device Management Use the Device Management settings to customise your YouView experience and to check that your box is up to date. Auto delete recordings By default, your YouView+ box is set to delete old recordings automatically when the hard disk runs out of space. However, to prevent this, use the arrow keys to change the setting from ON to OFF. Delete recordings confirmation Update On Demand players Update checks are performed automatically.
Troubleshooting Need a bit of help? This section identifies some of the more common problems you may encounter with the service and offers suggestions to help you fix them. 1. Setting up When you switch the box on for the first time, you’ll need to run through the onscreen setup to tune the available TV channels.
3. Poor picture: On Demand – experiencing buffering, jittery or frozen picture If you’re having trouble watching on demand or catch up, try the following: a) Check to see if there are any other household devices connected to the internet, such as laptops or games consoles. These can slow your broadband speed, especially during peak periods. Disconnecting or reducing these devices’ usage may resolve the issue 4.
Customer support Specification Got a question or need more help with your YouView+ box? The team at Humax will be happy to help. Here’s how to contact them: Power Supply Power Type: Adaptor tel: 0344 318 8800 Power Consumption: 12V / 2.5A (Standby: under 0.5W) hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-17:30 Input Voltage: 100 – 240V a.c., 50/60Hz email: uksupport@humax-digital.co.uk Protection: Separate Internal Fuse & Lightning protection website: humaxdigital.
Safety instructions and precautions This box has been manufactured to comply with international safety standards. Please read the following safety precautions carefully. 1. Mains supply a) Operate this box only from the type of power supply indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your local power company. b) Disconnect the box from the mains before you start any maintenance or installation procedures. 2.
Safety instructions and precautions Warning 1. To avoid damage to the power cord or plug 3. To avoid damage to your YouView+ box a) Do not modify the power cord or plug. Do not use the box if it is out of order. If you continue to use it when defective, you might cause serious damage. Please contact your local box distributor if the box is out of order. b) Do not bend or twist the power cord. c) Make sure to disconnect the power cord by holding the plug.
Open Source Software Notice HUMAX products use certain open source operating system software distributed pursuant to GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 and GNU LESSER GENERAL LICENSE Version 2.1 each as defined and published by the Free Software Foundation, Inc. The following GPL and LGPL software source codes used in this product can be provided. Please contact us at gnu@humaxdigital.com.
[This is the first released version of the Lesser GPL. It also counts as the successor of the GNU Library Public License, version 2, hence the version number 2.1.] Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNU General Public Licenses are intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software--to make sure the software is free for all its users.
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