USER GUIDE — DIGITAL TV HD TERMINAL 4642 HD PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER 8642
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IN THISIN GUIDE THIS GUIDE IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION......................................................................................................................................... 4 AVAILABLE TERMINALS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5 REMOTE CONTROL .........................................................................................................
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.
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AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS TERMINALS HD TERMINAL 4642 Explorer 4642HD CH+ VOL- VOL+ SELECT POWER CHGUIDE 1 3 INFO EXIT SETTINGS 42 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 VOL +, VOL - Increases and decreases the volume 2 CH+, CH - Scrolls up and down through the channels 3 Select Confirms your selection 4 Display Displays the current channel number and time of day. The display shows the following: • Record ( ) • Auto • 1080i / 1080P • MoCA Link ( ) • Power ( ) • Message ( ) • 720i / 720P • 5.
AVAILABLE AVAILABLE TERMINALS ILLICO TERMINALS HD PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER 8642 Explorer 8642HD CH+ VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT CH- GUIDE INFO EXIT LIST L AUDIO IN R 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 VIDEO IN 7 8 9 10 11 6 12 4 Power Turns the set-top box on and off VOL +, VOL - Decreases and increases the volume USB 2.0 Connects to the external USB equipment approved by your service provider (reserved for future use).
REMOTE CONTROL CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL RT-U63P-15 For best results, we recommend reading the next page to correctly program your remote control in conjunction with your TV set. The remote control requires two AA alkaline 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 CONTROL CONTROLS PROGRAMMING THE RT-U63P-15 REMOTE CONTROL For more information, see the Programming and operating instructions manual that came with your terminal. QUICK PROGRAMMING This method allows you to program the remote control without using codes. Instead, the remote control automatically searches for the correct code that operates your device.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTION NO. 1: CONNECTS YOUR TERMINAL (HD OR HD PVR) TO AN HD TV THIS CONNECTION WILL ALLOW YOU TO: A. Watch the channel or service of your choice (in HD, when available), B. Record programs on the hard drive while they are playing, allowing the use of the Live TV control functions (in HD, when available), C. Watch a program previously recorded on the hard drive (in HD, when available), D.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS CONNECTION NO. 2: CONNECTS YOUR TERMINAL (HD OR HD PVR) TO AN HD TV AND A DVD READER/RECORDER THIS CONNECTION WILL ALLOW YOU TO: A. Watch the channel or service of your choice (in HD, when available), B. Record programs on the hard drive while they are playing, allowing the use of the Live TV control functions (in HD, when available), C. Watch a program previously recorded on the hard drive (in HD, when available), D.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTION NO. 3: CONNECTS YOUR TERMINAL (HD OR HD PVR) TO A SURVEILLANCE CAMERA ALL OF THE TERMINALS ALLOW VIEWING OF IMAGES TRANSMITTED BY YOUR BUILDING'S SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS. • On any terminal simply tune your receiver to channel 950. • You will need to add a splitter and connect it as follows (see diagram below).
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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 FOR INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM 1. When the guide is on-screen, use the arrows ( 2.
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 your terminal, 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 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, 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, or 350 for HD, to see the featured titles.
PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER To use the personal video recorder (PVR) function, you must have a terminal with a hard drive and a record function connected to the TV from which you want to record or program your recording. 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 LIVE TV CONTROL: HOW TO CONTROL A LIVE PROGRAM The PVR stores the programming being broadcast on the channel you are watching in a memory buffer. This lets you pause and rewind the action (even with a live broadcast), and resume watching the program in real time. Pauses the program you are watching for a maximum of one hour. After one hour, playback resumes from the point where you paused the program. Resumes playback of a paused program.
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 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. PLAY BACK A RECORDED PROGRAM 1. Press the key, highlight a program title, and press SELECT. 2. Highlight an option and press SELECT. 3.
PERSONAL 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 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.
RECORDING CAPACITY 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 Block or unblock the current channel Set Picture Size HOW TO DISPLAY QUICK SETTINGS 1.
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. FUNCTIONS Does the terminal support the Second Audio Program (SAP) function? Yes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SOUND AND IMAGE Poor picture reception In most cases, simply re-initializing the terminal re-establishes the service. To re-initialize, you need to turn off the terminal, disconnect it from the wall outlet, and then reconnect it. Wait 5 minutes, restart the terminal and tune in to a channel. If the problem persists, please contact Technical Support. What gets connected to the S-VIDEO output and what is it for? It is used to connect a VCR or TV equipped with an S-VIDEO input.
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 TV Acer – 454, 782 Admiral – 026, 027, 028, 029, 054, 211, 213, 408 Advent – 047, 072, 094, 425, 447, 463 Aventura – 047 Aiko – 015, 051, 391 Aiwa – 214, 417 Akai – 020, 053, 462, 473, 522, 524,547, 572, 586 Alleron – 211, 395 Amark – 023, 215 Amstrad – 157 Amtron – 168, 400 Anam – 044, 168, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 400, 403 AOC – 053, 073, 108, 384, 573, 587 Apex – 030, 038, 427, 599, Astar – 462 Audiovox – 168, 191, 220, 400, 465, 659 Belcor – 073 Bell &
LIST OF CODES Radio Shack – 022, 023, 046, 069, 073, 108, 168, 233, 355, 388, 400, 573, 587, 736, 741, 759 RCA – 042, 044, 052, 053, 054, 055, 068, 069, 070, 073, 095, 100, 108, 191, 384, 403, 408, 416, 573, 587, 631, 725, 750, 755, 758, 759, 762, 765, 768, 769, 791 Realistic – 022, 023, 046, 069, 166, 168, 233, 355, 388, 400, 736, 741, 759 Runco – 049, 525 Sampo – 023, 073, 090, 108, 426, 533, 573, 587, 741, 818 Samsung – 015, 016, 017, 023, 031, 073, 090, 095, 107, 108, 134, 147, 151, 153, 233, 384, 386,
LIST OF CODES AUDIO ADC – 318 Adcom – 325 Aiwa – 176, 301, 518, 521, 633, 634, 668, 669, 671 Akai – 142, 249, 261 Bose – 302, 440, 644, 672 Carver – 155, 176, 180, 518, 668, 669 Crown – 154 Daewoo – 501 Denon – 262, 273, 307, 660, 661, 703, 704, 715 Emerson – 673 Everquest – 136 Fisher – 063, 180, 230, 274 Fostgate Audionics – 305 GE – 674 Goldstar (LG) – 036, 308 Harman Kardon – 130, 257, 305, 306, 315, 669, 716 Hitachi – 240, 690 Jensen – 140, 517, 520, 666, 667, JVC – 114, 241, 297, 691 Kenwood – 063, 1
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HIGH-DEFINITION SETUP FOR HD CONTENT, TUNE INTO CHANNELS 600 AND UP. 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 the following page. If you use DVI or a HDMI cables to connect your HD terminal to your TV, no further configuration is normally required.
INTRODUCTION TITRE PRINCIPAL 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 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 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 39
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 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 61. • To choose the Advanced Setup option, press ; then go to the Advanced Setup Instructions, on page 62.
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 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.
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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