USER GUIDE — ILLICO DIGITAL TV STANDARD DIGITAL TERMINAL HIGH-DEFINITION DIGITAL TERMINAL
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IN 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 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 demand, where available.
AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS EXPLORER® 940 1 LED 2 Infrared sensor 3 Maintenance Key 6 Illuminates when the unit is ready. Detects the signals from the remote. For use by certified technicians.
AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS EXPLORER® 1800 1 2 3 4 5 Power Power LED CH+ and CH– Infrared sensor Smart Card Slot Provides power to the unit. Illuminates when power is on. Scrolls up or down through the channels. Detects the signals from the remote. Will eventually allow for transactions. Not yet operational.
AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS EXPLORER® 2000 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 Smart Card Slot Message Indicator Display Bypass Indicator VOL+ and VOL– Maintenance Keys CH+ and CH– Power Will eventually allow for transactions. Not yet operational. Not yet operational. Displays the channel numbers and time of day. This function is not available. Increases or decreases volume. For use by certified technicians. Scrolls up or down through the channels. Provides power to the unit. The unit is on when the LED is illuminated.
AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS EXPLORER® 2100/3100 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Display Message Indicator Bypass Indicator VOL+ and VOL– SELECT CH+ and CH– GUIDE USB Port INFO EXIT SETTINGS Power LED Smart Card Slot Power Displays the channel numbers and time of day. Not yet operational. This function is not available. Increases or decreases volume. Confirms or accesses on-screen options. Scrolls up or down through the channels. Accesses the Interactive Program Guide (IPG).
AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS EXPLORER® 2200/3200 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10 Message Indicator Display GUIDE Bypass Indicator INFO USB Port EXIT SETTINGS Smart Card Slot SELECT CH+ and CH– VOL+ and VOL– Power Power LED Not yet operational. Displays the channel numbers and time of day. Accesses the Interactive Program Guide (IPG). This function is not available. Provides information on settings and IPG programs. Connects to peripheral devices. There are no compatible devices yet.
AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS EXPLORER® 3100 HD 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Display Message Indicator Bypass Indicator VOL+ and VOL– SELECT CH+ and CH– GUIDE USB Port INFO EXIT SETTINGS Power LED Smart Card Slot Power 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Displays the channel numbers and time of day. Not yet operational. This function is not available. Increases or decreases volume. Confirms or accesses on-screen options. Scrolls up or down through the channels.
AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS EXPLORER® 3250 HD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 12 Message Indicator Display GUIDE Bypass Indicator INFO USB Port EXIT SETTINGS Smart Card Slot SELECT CH+ and CH– VOL+ and VOL– Power Power LED Not yet operational. Displays the channel numbers and time of day. Accesses the Interactive Program Guide (IPG). This function is not available. Provides information on settings and IPG programs. Connects to peripheral devices. There are no compatible devices yet.
AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS EXPLORER® 4250 HD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Power VOL+ and VOL– CH+ and CH– SELECT Display GUIDE INFO EXIT SETTINGS Smart Card Slot USB Port Provides power to the unit. The unit is on when the LED is illuminated. Increases or decreases volume. Scrolls up or down through the channels. Confirms or accesses on-screen options. Displays the channel numbers and time of day. Accesses the Interactive Program Guide (IPG). Provides information on settings and IPG programs.
AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS PACE® 501 1 1 2 3 4 14 Smart Card Slot Power LED Power LED Infrared sensor 2 3 4 Will eventually allow for transactions. Not yet operational. Illuminates when power is on. Illuminates when the unit is plugged in an electrical outlet. Detects the signals from the remote.
AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS PACE® 511 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Power USB Connector Bypass Indicator Smart Card Slot Display Message Indicator GUIDE INFO EXIT SETTINGS VOL+ and VOL– SELECT CH+ and CH– Lights green when your home terminal is on and red when it is off. Connects to peripheral devices. There are no compatible devices yet. This function is not available. Will eventually allow for transactions. Not yet operational. Displays the channel numbers and time of day. Not yet operational.
AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS PACE® 550 HD/551 HD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 Power USB Connector Bypass Indicator Smart Card Slot Display Message Indicator HDTV GUIDE INFO EXIT SETTINGS VOL+ and VOL– SELECT CH+ and CH– Lights green when your home terminal is on and red when it is off. Connects to peripheral devices. There are no compatible devices yet. This function is not available. Will eventually allow for transactions. Not yet operational. Displays the channel numbers and time of day.
REMOTE CONTROLS E2050-ER1 AND RT-U43CO 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 E2050-ER1 REMOTE CONTROL This step is not essential, but allows you to use the digital terminal remote control with your TV and VCR. HOW TO PROGRAM THE TV MODE KEY 1. Turn on the TV set. 2. Point the remote control away from the digital terminal, the TV and the VCR. 3. On your remote control, press and hold TV and SELECT at the same time until the LED on the remote control blinks twice. 4.
REMOTE CONTROLS HOW TO IDENTIFY PROGRAMMED CODES 1. Point the remote control away from the digital terminal, TV and VCR. 2. To identify the TV code, press and hold TV and SELECT at the same time until the LED on the remote control blinks twice. or To identify the VCR code, press and hold VCR and SELECT at the same time until the LED on the remote control blinks twice. 3. Slowly enter the code 9 9 0; the LED should blink once each time you enter a digit.
REMOTE CONTROLS PROGRAMMING THE RT-U43CO REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO PROGRAM THE TV MODE KEY 1. Turn on the TV set, then press and hold the TV and SELECT keys at the same time until the LED stays lit. 2. Press and hold the CH+ key (Point and Press™ method) until the TV set turns off. As soon as it turns off, release the CH+ key. OR Refer to the list of TV codes on page 51 and enter the code for your TV brand. If there are several, try them one at a time until the TV turns off. 3. Press the MUTE key.
REMOTE CONTROLS HOW TO PROGRAM A TV/VCR COMBINATION UNIT 1. Follow the steps described under How to Program the TV Mode Key and How to Program the VCR Mode Key. 2. In the space provided, write the code for the TV _______________ and VCR _______________. 3. If you found the code using the Point and Press™ programming method, refer to the section 3-Digit Code Number Readback, below. You cannot use the Point and Press™ method to program the VCR functions of the TV/VCR. 3-DIGIT CODE NUMBER READBACK 1.
REMOTE CONTROLS To turn on the TV and tune in to channel 3 with the press of one button 1. Press and hold the TV and SETTINGS keys at the same time until the LED stays lit. 2. In this order, press TV, 0, 3. The LED light will blink and stay lit. 3. Press CH+ to lock in this setting; the LED will blink and go out. 4. To return the TV button to its normal default setting, repeat step 1, then press CH–.
REMOTE CONTROLS RC-U49C+ AND RT-U49C-15+ 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 RC-U49C+ REMOTE CONTROL POINT AND PRESS® PROGRAMMING This method allows you to program the remote control without using codes. Instead, the remote control automatically finds the correct command that you select in a variety of codes until you find the code that operates your device. You then lock in the correct code as described below.
REMOTE CONTROLS CODE NUMBER READBACK To identify the 3-digit setup codes stored under the Point and Press® programming method, follow these steps: 1. For the TV code, press and hold the TV and SELECT keys at the same time until the TV button illuminates. 2. Press the INFO key. The TV button will “blink back” the code numbers, with a 1-second interval between each digit of the code. Example: For code “035”, the indicator light will blink 10 times, then 3 times, then 5 times.
REMOTE CONTROLS HOW TO PROGRAM THE VCR/DVD MODE KEY 1. To program your VCR or DVD, repeat steps 1 to 4 above, substituting the TV indications for your VCR. 2. Write the code you used here: VCR _____________________________________________________ DVD _____________________________________________________. HOW TO PROGRAM A TV/VCR COMBINATION UNIT 1. First, turn on your TV/VCR combination device and install a VHS tape. 2. Next, program your remote control to operate the TV functions.
REMOTE CONTROLS M1, M2 BUTTONS Your remote has 2 Channel Memory Buttons – M1 and M2. Each of these buttons can store up to 5 cable channels. Each cable channel can be up to 5-digits. Some or all of your remote control’s Channel Memory Buttons may come pre-tuned to channels or functions selected by your cable operator.
REMOTE CONTROLS Resetting M1, M2 buttons To reset M1 and M2, follow these steps: 1. Press M1 and CBL together until the CBL button illuminates. 2. Press M1. The CBL button will blink 3 times and go out. RESETTING # BUTTON When you get the remote control, the terminal’s # key is already configured for the zoom function (high-definition terminals only). To reset the # key, follow these steps: 1. Simultaneously press on MUTE and SELECT (the MODE keys light up in turn). 2. Enter 010 and press SELECT.
REMOTE CONTROLS HOW TO PROGRAM THE SMARTKEYS™ Your remote control has two SmartKeys™ – CABLE and TV that operate in its cable mode. Each SmartKey™ can be programmed to transmit multiple functions. Programming and using the CBL SmartKey™ The CBL button normally turns on/off your cable set-top terminal. To program the CBL button to transmit multiple pre-programmed functions, follow the steps below: 1. Press MODE, then CBL to select the cable mode of your remote control. 2.
REMOTE CONTROLS MODE LOCK™ Your CheckMate® IV remote control can be set up in two different operating modes – “locked” and “unlocked”. From the factory, it is set in its “locked” mode, which means it will operate all the functions of your cable set-top terminal, plus a limited number of functions of your TV, VCR, DVD devices. In its locked mode, your remote control is unable to change channels on your TV device.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTION NO. 1: STANDARD TERMINAL + STEREO TV THIS CONNECTION WILL ALLOW YOU TO… Watch the channel or service of your choice 1. Turn on the illico terminal by pressing CBL on the remote control. 2. Turn on your TV 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 hear your programs in stereo.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTION NO. 2: STANDARD TERMINAL + VCR OR DVD RECORDER THIS CONNECTION WILL ALLOW YOU TO… A. B. C. D. Watch the channel or service of your choice; Record a program while watching it; Record a program during your absence; Watch a videocassette, DVD or pre-recorded program. Notes: • The best possible connection with the cables supplied is illustrated by the solid lines. The dotted lines represent viable options, however.
CONNECTIONS A. 1. 2. 3. TO WATCH THE CHANNEL OR SERVICE OF YOUR CHOICE: Press CBL on the remote control to turn on the illico terminal. Turn on the VCR or DVD reader/writer. Select the VIDEO/AUDIO or S-VIDEO input on the TV by pressing INPUT SELECT, INPUT, AUX, AVX or TV/VIDEO on the TV remote control. 4.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTION NO. 3: HIGH DEFINITION TERMINAL + HIGH DEFINITION TV THIS CONNECTION WILL ALLOW YOU TO… Watch the channel or service of your choice in high definition (where available). 1. Turn on the illico terminal by pressing CBL on the remote control. 2. Turn on your TV and select the VIDEO/AUDIO or 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.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTION NO. 4: HD TERMINAL + VCR OR DVD READER/WRITER THIS CONNECTION WILL ALLOW YOU TO… A. B. C. D. Watch the channel or service of your choice; Record a program while watching it; Record a program during your absence; Watch a videocassette, DVD or pre-recorded program. Notes: • The best possible connection with the cables supplied is illustrated by the solid lines. The dotted lines represent viable options, however.
CONNECTIONS A. 1. 2. 3. TO WATCH THE CHANNEL OR SERVICE OF YOUR CHOICE: Press CBL on the remote control to turn on the illico terminal. Turn on the VCR or DVD reader/writer. Select the VIDEO/AUDIO or S-VIDEO or HD input on the TV by pressing INPUT SELECT, INPUT, AUX, AVX or TV/VIDEO on the TV remote control. 4.
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS CONNECTION NO. 5: TERMINAL + SURVEILLANCE CAMERA ALL OF THE TERMINALS ALLOW VIEWING OF IMAGES TRANSMITTED BY YOUR BUILDING'S SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS. • On any terminal other than the Explorer 940, Explorer 1800 and Pace 501, simply tune your receiver to channel 950.
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS TO WATCH THE CHANNEL OR SERVICE OF YOUR CHOICE: 1. Turn on the illico terminal by pressing CBL on the remote control. 2. Turn on your TV 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 hear your programs in stereo. TO WATCH THE IMAGES TRANSMITTED BY THE SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS: 1.
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 PROGRAM 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 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. TO BLOCK TYPES OF PROGRAMS 1.
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 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.
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 (Explorer® 3100HD, Pace 550HD et Pace 551HD) Switch Caption OFF/ON or ON with Mute (Explorer® 3250HD) Block or unblock the current channel Set Picture Size (HD terminals only) HOW TO DISPLAY QUICK SETTIN
FREQUENTLY ASKED 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, 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 ASKED 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 E2050-ER1 TV Admiral – 107 Adventura – 060 Aiko – 106 Akai – 044 Alaron – 193 Ambassador – 191 Anam – 194, 069 AOC – 033, 044, 199 Audiovox – 106, 194, 465 Baysonic – 194 Belcor – 033 Bell & Howell – 030, 168 Bradford – 194 Brocksonic – 250, 477 Candle – 066, 044, 070 Carnivale – 044 Carver – 068 Celebrity – 014 Cineral – 106, 465 Citizen – 060, 044, 070, 074, 106 Concerto – 070 Contec – 194 Craig – 194 Crosley – 068 Crown – 194 Curtis Mathes – 180, 030, 044, 061
LIST OF CODES VCR Admiral – 062 Adventura – 014 Aiko – 292 Aiwa – 014, 051 Akai – 055, 075, 120 American High – 049 Asha – 254 Audiovox – 051 Beaumark – 254 Bell & Howell – 118 Broksonic – 016, 135, 198, 225 Calix – 051 Canon – 049 Carver – 095 CCE – 086, 292 Cineral – 292 Citizen – 051, 292 Colt – 086 Craig – 051, 061, 086, 254 Curtis Mathes – 049, 055, 074, 176 Cybernex – 254 Daewoo – 059, 292 Denon – 056 Dynatech – 014 Electrohome – 051 Electrophonic – 051 Emerex – 046 Emerson – 014, 016, 051, 057, 075,
LIST OF CODES REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CODES FOR RT-U43C0 TV Admiral – 058, 061, 062, 067 Adventura – 004 Aiwa – 135 Akai – 065 Amark – 007, 086 Ampro – 112 Amstrad – 006 Anam – 088, 089, 093, 111, 120, 125, 134 AOC – 065 Audiovox – 111 Belcor – 041 Bell & Howell – 062 Brocksonic – 011, 054 Brockwood – 041 Candle – 027, 052 Centurion – 044, 051 Citizen – 027, 052, 059, 062 Concerto – 041, 051 Contec – 020 Coronado – 007 Craig – 134 Crown – 007 Curtis Mathes – 044, 061, 062 Daewoo – 027, 039, 040, 041, 042, 051,
LIST OF CODES REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CODES FOR RC-U49C+ AND RT-U49C-15+ TV Admiral – 026, 054, 211, 213 Advent – 072, 094, 425, 447 Adventura – 047 Aiwa – 214 Akai – 053 Amark – 023, 215 Amstrad – 157 Anam – 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223 AOC – 053 Apex – 030, 038, 427 Audiovox – 220 Belcor – 073 Bell & Howell – 211, 213 Brocksonic – 165, 167 Brockwood – 073 Candle – 068, 091 Centurion – 095, 107, 108 Citizen – 068, 091, 211, 213, 233 Concerto – 073, 095 Contec – 147 Coronado – 023 Craig – 223 Crown – 023
LIST OF CODES DVD Apex Digital – 193, 227 B144 – 146 Denon – 201, 203 DVD-Video – 199 ECA – 156 GE – 150, 152, 156, 172 Goldstar (LG) – 129, 133, 135, 179, 260 Gradiente – 212, 234 Harman Kardon – 256, 259 Hitachi – 149 JVC – 177, 179 Kenwood – 228 KLH – 248, 252 LG (Goldstar) – 129, 133, 135, 179, 260 Magnavox – 138, 143, 146 Marantz – 270 Mintec – 432 Mitsubishi – 181, 185 NAD – 246 Onkyo – 085, 244 Panasonic – 115, 118, 121, 124, 431 Pioneer – 125, 187, 188 Proceed – 236 Samsung – 192, 224, 225 Sharp –
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HIGH-DEFINITION SETUP FOR HD CONTENT, TUNE INTO CHANNELS 600 AND UP.
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 Scientific Atlanta models, follow the instructions in the Setup Wizard user or HDMI guide. For PACE® models, refer to the instructions on page 57 of this manual. If you use DVI cables to connect your HD terminal to your TV, no further configuration is normally required.
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 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 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 60 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 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 setup, 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 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. Note: Use the , and keys on the remote control to navigate through the Setup Wizard menus and options.
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 65. • To choose the Advanced Setup option, press ; then go to the Advanced Setup Instructions, on page 66.
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 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 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 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 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 ASKED 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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