Yadtel TV Users Guide:Layout 1

Table of Contents
NOTES
InfoBar ................................................................1
MenuBar..............................................................2
Guide................................................................3-6
• Set a Reminder, Recording or Autotune
• Recording
• Setting Multiple Reminders, Recordings, Autotunes
• Schedule Event
DVR/PVR..........................................................6-9
• Series Recording
• DVR/PVR options
Recording
• Delete or Cancel
a Recording
• Pause Live TV (PLT)
• Lock or Unlock a
Vault ..............................................................9-10
Settings ......................................................10-12
• Share Rentals
• Enable Caller ID
• Channel Blocking
Parental Control ......................................12-14
• Movie Ratings
• TV Ratings
• Unlock Timeout
• Block Unrated
• Show Blocked Program
• Content Rating
• PPV Action
• Program Alarm
• Caller ID Timeout
• Theme
• Hardware Settings
• RF Output
• Audio Language
• HDMI/Comp Resolution
• Frame Format
• Service Number
Settings - Users........................................16-18
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Which cables are better to use, Component or
HDMI?
Yadtel recommends using a Component cable (red,
green, blue ends) to receive TRUE HD quality. HDMI
cables can also be used for TRUE HD quality, but
Yadtel does not support HDMI because of some
incompatibilities.
What happens when the power goes out?
When power is interrupted to the Battery Backup it
uses battery voltage to power the ZNID for about
6-8 hours. Your phone should work during this time
as long as you have a line powered phone.
Will the installers program my remote?
Yes, as long as there is a code in the remote for your
TV. If you change your TV, you will be responsible
for programming your remote to the new TV. Or, if
needed, Yadtel can come to your home to program
your remote for a fee.
Why can’t I subscribe to the channels I want?
Programmers dictate pricing, channel and package
placement. Yadtel cannot purchase a single channel
or resell one to our customers. Most channels are
part of a package of channels. For example, in order
to offer HGTV we must also take six other channels.
There may be channels that a customer might like
us to provide. We have to carefully consider the
equipment that is needed to transport the channel
in addition to the per subscriber cost to the programmer that we pay. It may not be cost efficient for
us to carry a channel. If our costs rise, we may have
to eventually pass this cost on to our subscribers.
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Table of Contents
Continued
Favorites ....................................................19-20
• Delete a Favorites List
• Add or Remove a Single Channel
Search................................................................20
Ratings ..............................................................22
Program Ratings ............................................23
Content Ratings ............................................23
Quick Reference ............................................24
Remote Controls............................................25
Device Controls..............................................26
Viewing & Browsing Controls ..................27
Set Top Box Controls ....................................28
System Buttons ..............................................29
FAQ ..............................................................30-31
InfoBar
Frequently Asked Questions
The InfoBar is a quick way of seeing information
about the show you are watching.
To make the InfoBar appear press Info on your
remote. Press the up or down direction buttons on
your remote.
How many shows can I record at one time?
You can record 2 shows at one time, but you cannot
watch a third channel live while doing so. You have
the ability to view a show that has already been
recorded while recording 2 other shows.
How much storage time do I have on my DVR?
Once the InfoBar is active, pressing Info again will
expand it for more information.
The amount of storage is variable depending on the
content you are recording. For example, if you
record 100% of SD content you would be able to
store close to 95 hours. If you record 50% SD and
50% HD you would have around 44 hours of
content. High Definition content reserves more
space than standard definition.
Nothing happens when I press the channel or
volume button on my remote.
Scroll through your channels without
actually changing the channel by
using your up or down direction
buttons while the InfoBar is displayed.
Press OK if you find another channel you want to
watch. You may scroll ahead to future programs by
pressing the right direction button. Pressing OK
while the InfoBar is displayed will bring up options
to set a Reminder, Recording or Autotune.
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Initially, you must program your remote to your TV.
IF you have done this and it has suddenly stopped
working, make sure that you have pressed the
appropriate button at the top of the remote. To
work a function on the TV, press the TV button
first. To change channels, press the STB button
first.
How many favorites lists may I create?
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I don’t see all of the channels on the Guide.
You may be on the wrong favorite list. At the top of
the Guide is a tab that will show which list you are
currently on. Continue to press GUIDE until
Subscribed appears. These are the channels you are
subscribed to.
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• GUIDE will display Guide so you can find a
program you like. If the program is onnow, you
tune to the channel showing it. If not, you can set
a scheduled event to remind you when it does
come on. If your set top box supports DVR, you
can schedule a recording for the program.
MenuBar
The MenuBar is a quick and easy way to access any
feature of your service. Pressing Menu will display
the following:
The VOL+/- button will adjust the volume.
The MUTE button will toggle the sound on and off.
System Buttons
There are a number of buttons on your remote that
display different features of your service.
• MENU displays the MenuBar. The MenuBar
provides quick access to every feature supported
by your service.
• INFO displays the InfoBar, a feature that lets you
see information on what you’re watching, what’s
coming on next, and what’s on other channels.
• EXIT allows your set top box to exit whatever
screen you are viewing and returns you to normal
TV viewing. If you ever get lost on a screen, it is
always safe to press EXIT and then start over.
GUIDE will bring up the program guide.
PVR provides access to programs recorded using
your DVR, the ability to review and create scheduled
Recordings and to review your recording history.
VAULT provides quick access to messages sent to
you by Yadtel when there are program or channel
changes and additions. There are other options
associated with Vault that are not enabled at this
time.
SETTINGS offers access to creating parental controls and setting blocked channels, creating, editing
and deleting user accounts.
FAVORITES allows you to choose, edit, create or
delete a favorite channel list.
SEARCH allows you to search program listings by
title.
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GUIDE
Press the Guide button to view what programs are
currently playing or scheduled to play. You can scroll
ahead in the
Guide 5 days.
Each time you
press GUIDE
the Favorites
list (green tab
at the top of
the Guide),
will change. There are four lists already on your STB
(set top box). All, Subscribed, HD and PPV are your
default lists. A yellow star on the Guide indicates a
first run program.
The Program List on
the Guide shows the
channel number and
an abbreviated
channel name for
each channel. The
Guide is divided into
30 minute increments.
Use the directional buttons on your remote to
navigate through the Guide. Just as in the InfoBar,
pressing OK can tune to a new channel or bring up
other options. Programs available in HD will appear
in the Guide with a bright HD Icon next to the
program name.
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Turn Your Set Top Box or TV
ON or OFF
The device selection buttons tell your remote
whether you want to control your set top box or
your television.
• To turn your TV on or off, press the POWER
button.
• To turn your set top box and TV on or off, press
the STB button and then the Power button on
your remote control.
Note: It is not necessary to turn your set top box off.
Note: Your remote control must have the remote
code programmed in before it can send the correct
signals for your TV. The list of TV Brands should be
included in the instructions that came with your
remote.
If pressing Power turned the wrong device on or
off, press the Power button again, press the
appropriate device selection button (STB, TV, DVD,
or AUX) and press Power once more.
Change Channels
• The CH+/- button will change channels, up or
down, one at a time.
• The Number Pad can be used to directly enter a
channel number.
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Viewing & Browsing Control
Opens or closes the Main Menu
To navigate in the Guide:
•
Press the direction buttons to move the
highlight.
•
The JUMP button takes you back to the last
channel you were watching when you
switched channels.
•
Jump to a channel by entering the channel
with the Number Pad (0-9).
•
Press Ch-PG +/- to scroll up and down on the
current page.
•
Press OK to choose the program you have
highlighted. If it currently playing, Guide will
tune you to the channel.
•
Press OK or EXIT to leave the Guide.
Accesses the DVR list of recordings
Views live TV
Moves through selections
Selects and deselects screen items
Returns from menu screens to viewing
TV or Video
Accesses the search menu
Displays or removes program info for
the currently selected program. Obtains
info about a highlighted program or
channel while in the program guide
Displays or closes the program guide
Jumps to next section or switches to
last channel
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Selects channel, up or down, when
watching TV. Moves up or down one
page in the program guide and in
some menu screens
Set a Reminder, Recording or Autotune
A Reminder alerts you that a program is about to
begin. The Autotune feature will automatically
change to the correct
channel when the
program is about to
begin and a Recording
will automatically record
the program using the
DVR.
1. Pick a future program on the guide, press OK.
2. Set the reminder, recording or autotune, press OK.
The program listing now shows an icon in the Guide.
Reminder:
Autotune:
Recording:
A few minutes before your program comes on, a box
will appear on your screen telling you that you have
a reminder. Press INFO to display then OK to view or
press cancel to cancel the reminder.
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Recording
If you have set a recording, you don’t need to do
anything else. Once the program begins, your STB
will begin recording it for you. At anytime, you may
also press the red Record button on your remote to
record what you are currently watching or while a
program in the Guide is highlighted.
Setting Multiple Reminders, Recordings, Autotunes
In order to set multiple reminders, recordings or
Autotunes, you must got to MENU and the PVR
options.
Press Schedule Event.
Device Control
Turns devices on or off
Enables set-top mode functions
Enables TV mode functions
Enables DVD mode functions
Enables AUX mode functions
DVR, VOD, DVD, VCR Control
• In STB mode, these keys control DVD and VOD
functions
• In DVD and AUX modes, these keys may control your
DVD or VCR depending on how you have
programmed the remote.
Records the selected program
The Scheduled Event screen lists all the information
about the start and end times, date and correct
channel for your program. To make changes to any
of these fields, highlight the item and press OK.
Then use the up and down direction buttons to
enter the correct information and press OK.
The Event Type will be Recording, Autotune or
Reminder.
The Frequency ranges from Single, Every Monday
through Friday or Weekly.
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Stops DVD, VCR, VOD or recorded content
Pauses DVD, VCR, VOD or recorded content
Plays DVD, VCR, VOD or recorded content
Scrolls through available TV or video input sources
Moves backward or forward through
recorded content
Skips backward or forward through
recorded content
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Sound Control
Note: These keys are assigned to the TV when the
TV Mode is programmed with a valid code.
Adjusts Volume
Mutes Sound
Numeric Keys
Enters channel numbers,
text & remote
codes. Also
use to enter
your parental
control PIN
Clears text &
numbers in text
fields
Enters and saves
(stores) an entry
What Devices Can I Control?
The four mode keys arched across the top of the
remote tell the remote which device you want to
operate.
Each mode key is associated with different types of
devices. You can use each mode key to control one
of its associated devices.
Mode Key - Associated Devices
STB
TV
DVD
AUX
Controls all functions of video box
TVs (including HDTVs)
DVD Players
VCRs, Receivers, Tuners, Home Theater in a Box
If a function does not work when selected on the
remote, press the mode key at the top of the remote
corresponding with the device you want to operate.
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To cancel a scheduled event got to the Guide and
highlight the program that has a scheduled event
icon, press OK and you will be given the option to
cancel.
DVR or PVR
The DVR allows you to record programs as well as
the ability to pause Live TV (PLT). There are several
ways to set a recording, but the fastest way is to use
the Record button on your remote. While watching
a program press
(Make sure that your remote is in STB mode by
pressing the STB button at the top of your remote
before pressing the Record button.)
There will be a Record icon on the InfoBar and in the
Guide and a red light will show on your STB while
recording. You can also start recording while viewing the Guide. Highlight a program and press
or press OK and press Record. Or you may just press
OK on your remote while watching a show and
options will be given to you (Record program,
Record Series, etc.)
The TV can be turned off and recording will still
take place, but your STB must remain on.
Series Recording
Pressing the record button twice, either on the
guide or while watching a program, means that you
have set a series recording. (Two red circles appear
on the guide). Once this is done, you can edit the
series recording.
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To bring up the edit screen, press OK while watching the show. Go to Edit Series Recording. You can
change the Preference (HD or SD), Episodes (all or
new only) Pad in or Pad out - which adds record time
at the beginning or end of a show to make sure the
entire show is recorded - especially helpful when
recording sports programming, and number of
Episodes
to record.
To cancel
a series
recording
or to stop
recording,
press OK
and you will have the option to do so.
Quick Reference
You cannot start recording a show from the
beginning after you have been watching it a while.
You can rewind and view from the beginning as
long as you haven’t changed channels, but you can
only begin recording from the time that you press
record. Of course, setting a recording on the guide
lets you record from the beginning to the end.
Pause Live TV (PLT)
Your DVR allows you to pause a show that you are
currently watching. You can walk away from your TV
and then return without missing anything. You can
fast forward from the point where you paused to
the point when you can catch up with the show live.
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The TV Parental Guidelines ratings provides program ratings
and content ratings to provide a clearer idea of the reason
for a program’s rating.
The PLT controller appears whenever you pause,
rewind or fast forward live TV.
Program Ratings
TV-Y - All Children
This program is designed to be appropriate for all children.
TV-Y7 - Directed to Older Children
This program is designed for children age 7 and above. It
may include mild fantasy violence or comedic violence.
TV-G - General Audience
Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages.
TV-PG - Parental Guidance Suggested
This program contains material that parents may find
unsuitable for younger children.
TV-14 - Parents Strongly Cautioned
This program contains some material that many parents
would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.
TV-MA - TV Mature Audience Only
This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults
and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.
Content Ratings
Content Ratings are shown just below the program rating.
FV: Fantasy Violence (only applied to TV-Y7)
For those programs where fantasy violence may be more
intense or more combative than other programs in this
category. The meaning of a content rating increases as the
program rating increases.
V: Violence TV-PG: Moderate; TV-14: Intense; TV-MA: Graphic
S: Sexuality TV-PG:Some; TV-14: Intense; TV-MA: Explicit
L: Language TV-PG: Infrequent; TV-14: Strong; TV-MA: Crude
D: Dialogue TV-PG: Some; TV-14: Intense; TV-MA: Not used
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The green bar indicates the amount of
TV you can rewind or fast forward
through. There are different speeds that
you can use to rewind or fast forward.
Each time you press the REW or FF
button, the speed will increase. The increments are
2x, 15x, 50x and 300x. You may press the Pause
button at anytime. Press Play to resume watching at
normal speed. Press Stop to exit PLT and resume
normal live TV viewing. The Back and Skip buttons
basically serve the same functions as REW and FF.
PVR/DVR options
In the PVR menu, under
Guide, all the programs
that you have recorded are
displayed in several
different categories.
Recordings lists the
programs you have
recorded. Go here to watch, lock or delete
recordings.
To record lists all the recorded events you’ve
scheduled and allows you to cancel any future
recording events.
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Lock or Unlock a Recording
Locking a recording prevents the system from
deleting a program to make space for new
recordings. You can still manually delete a locked
program, you will be asked to confirm the deletion.
Highlight the recording you want to lock and press
OK.
Highlight Lock and press OK.
Once a program is locked a
appears to the right
of the recording date
If you select a locked program the Lock option will
now be Unlock.
Delete or Cancel a Recording
By highlighting a recording and pressing OK, you
can delete or cancel a recording. Once a recording
has been deleted, there is no way to retrieve it.
Recorded Events are listed from the newest to the
oldest. If the recording event is a multi-recording,
stacked red dot icons
are shown to the right of
the program date.
Pressing OK on a program while in the guide will
give you all types of options.
VAULT - Messages
There are several options under Vault that are not
accessible. Messages is the only active option and
allows you to view any message that Yadtel has sent
you regarding programming changes. A box will
appear on your screen for one minute concerning a
message. To view, press INFO (with STB button on
your remote pressed first).
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G - General Audience
This is a film which contains nothing which would, in the
view of the MPAA Rating Board, be offensive to parents
whose younger children view the film.
PG - Parental Guidance Suggested
The theme of a PG-rated film may itself call for parental guidance. There may be some profanity in these films. There may
be some violence or brief nudity, but these elements are not
deemed so intense as to require that parents be strongly
cautioned beyond the suggestion of parental guidance.
There is no drug use content in a PG-rated film.
PG-13 - Parents Strongly Cautioned
A PG-13 film is one which, in the view of the MPAA Rating
Board, leaps beyond the boundaries of the PG rating in
theme, violence, nudity, sensuality, language, or other
contents, but does not quite fit within the restricted R
category. Any drug use content will initially require at least
a PG-13 rating.
R - Restricted
An R-rated film may include hard language, or tough
violence, or nudity within sensual scenes, or drug abuse or
other elements, or a combination of some of the above, so
that parents are counseled to take this advisory rating very
seriously.
NC-17 - No Children 17 or Under
NC-17 does not necessarily mean “obscene or pornographic”
in the often accepted or legal meaning of those words. The
MPAA Review Board does not and cannot mark films with
those words. These are legal terms and for courts to decide.
The reasons for the application of an NC-17 rating can be
violence or sex or aberrational behavior or drug abuse or any
other elements which, when present, most parents would
consider too strong and therefore off-limits for view by their
children.
AO - Adults Only (Game Rating)
Contains content unsuitable for minors.
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Typical Set Top Box Connections
1. Network> Connect to the Ethernet (CAT-5)
network in your home, if applicable.
2. USB Port> Connect an HDTV HDMI cable from the HDTV
to the HDMI Port.
3. HDMI> Connect an HDTV HDMI cable from the HDTV to
the HDMI Port. HDMI supports both digital audio and
video.
4. PrPbY> Connect the STB to the component video input
(PrPbY) on the HDTV. It provides high quality video, but
no sound. The red and white jacks from the red, white
and yellow RCA jacks are to be used for sound.
5. S-Video> Connect an S-Video cable to send an S-Video
signal to your TV or VCR. This signal is standard
definition, but higher quality than other SDTV
connections. It provides high quality video, but no
sound. The red and white jacks from the red, white and
yellow RCA jacks can be used for sound.
6. Video Out> Connect to either a VCR or connect to
another set of inputs (composite) on your HDTV or SDTV.
7. Audio Out (L/R)> Connect RCA-type cables to Audio
Out to send analog audio signals (left and right) to a TV
with stereo inputs or to a stereo amplifier.
8. Optical> Connect an optical cable to send a digital
audio signal to a surround sound receiver or other digital
audio device.
9. To TV (Video Out)> Connects the STB to your TV using a
standard coax cable-provides audio and video. This is a
channel 3/4 output. You must set the channel on your TV
to the correct channel (either channel 3 or 4).
10. To Wall (Video In)> Connect the STB to in-house coax
wiring, if applicable. This signal is used to receive an
Ethernet-over-coaxial signal.
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11. Power> Connect the DC output of the AC power
adapter (provided) to deliver power to the STB.
If you do not press INFO
during the one minute
that the alert box is on your
screen, you may view your messages by going to
Vault. It is important to check this periodically to
see any changes.
SETTINGS
Settings gives you control over your video service.
You can change how alerts appear on your screen,
create parental controls and block channels. You can
also create user accounts for members of your
family. Press MENU and
highlight Settings. A password
box will appear.
The default password for the main account is 1234.
There are two main sections of Settings:
Preferences and Users. Under Preferences you will
see the following:
Share Rentals
Shared Rentals
makes Video rentals
available for any
user if enabled and
only available to the
user who makes the
purchase if disabled. Shared Rentals and Require
Login are only needed if you intend to use User
Accounts (i.e. an account for children). Once set up,
you must select the appropriate account and enter
it’s password before you can watch TV.
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Require Login
Require Login determines if a username and
password must be entered before being able to use
your TV service. To enable, highlight the check box
and press OK.
Enable Caller ID
Enables screen alerts for incoming Caller ID. To
enable, highlight the check box and press OK.
Channel Blocking
Enables the list of channels you have blocked.
Programs on blocked channels cannot be watched
regardless of the rating of the programs being
shown.
When a channel is blocked it will no longer appear
on the screen or in the Guide.
To enable, highlight Channel Blocking check box
and press OK. To edit the list of channels that are
blocked, highlight the Edit button and press OK.
To block or unblock a channel, highlight the channel
entry and press OK. You will notice an icon to the
right of each channel you block. Use the up or down
direction buttons to navigate to each channel and
to page up or down. You must highlight Update and
press OK for the changes to be in effect.
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Delete a Favorites List
Go to MENU, highlight Favorites and press OK.
Go to Delete, choose the list you would like to
delete and press OK.
Add or Remove a Single Channel to Favorites While
Watching TV
Tune to the channel you want to add or remove and
press OK. You will have the
option to add/remove from
favorites. Choose which list
you would like to add or
remove and press OK.
You will not be shown any
Favorite list which already
includes this channel if
adding, or which does not include this channel if
removing.
You can use this same process to add or remove a
channel to a favorites list from the Guide, Vault or
Search.
SEARCH
Search allows you to enter the name or partial name
of a program you are looking for. Press MENU and
highlight Search, press OK or press the yellow
triangle on your remote. The highlight will be on the
Search box when the Search screen appears. Press
OK and a keyboard will appear to the right of the
screen. Highlight each letter in the name of the program you want to find and press OK on each. When
done press OK. Scroll to Search Guide and press OK.
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FAVORITES
PARENTAL CONTROL
Favorites allows you to create, edit , choose or
delete a list of your favorite channels. You can have
multiple favorites lists depending on how you want
to use them.
There are four lists already included in your GUIDE
by default: ALL, Subscribed, HD and PPV. These
can not be deleted or edited. You have the option
to create four additional lists.
Every time you press Guide, you change the
Favorite list, seen in the green tab at the top of the
screen on the guide.
Turns all parental control settings on or off for all
users. To enable, highlight the check box and press
OK. Press Edit, then OK. A box will appear asking if
you want to change the settings, press OK. Under
Preferences
you have
the option
of choosing
the level of
Movie
Rating or
TV Rating.
Press Menu and highlight Favorites, then press OK.
You will be given options to choose, edit, create or
delete.
To Create or Edit:
You will see a screen
that displays every channel offered. The Name box
at the top of the screen is already highlighted. Press
OK to use the on-screen keyboard to name your list.
Press Done and OK when you are finished naming
the list. Using your direction buttons on your
remote, scroll down through the channels. When
you highlight one that you want to be included on
your favorites list, press OK.
A green heart will appear to the right of the channel
name. After you have finished selecting all the
channels you want to include, press Update.
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Movie Rating determines the highest rating for
movies that will not be blocked. To set the Movie
Rating, highlight the option box next to Movie
Rating and press OK. Use the direction buttons to
display G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17 or AO (adults only),
press OK.
TV Rating determines the highest rating for
television that will not be blocked. To set TV rating,
highlight the option box next to TV Rating and
press OK. Use the direction buttons to display TV-Y,
TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA (mature), and
then press OK.
Unlock Timeout is the time in minutes that parental
controls will automatically re-activate after being
temporarily disabled. To set, highlight the option
box next to Unlock Timeout and Press OK. Use the
direction buttons to display the different times. Pick
one and press OK.
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Block Unrated
Allows or blocks any program that does not have a
rating. To enable, highlight the check box and press
OK.
Highlight Confirm Password to re-enter the
password for the new account and press OK.
Follow the same on-screen keyboard steps to enter
the password.
Show Blocked Program Info
Allows you to see the program info on the Guide or
InfoBar, even though the channel itself is blocked.
To enable, highlight the check box and press OK.
Allowance - not applicable at this time.
Please enter 0.
Content Rating
Determines the type of content that will be blocked:
S-Sexual, L-Language, FV-Fantasy Violence,
V-Violence and D-Dialogue. To block a particular
type of content, highlight the check box to the right
of the content item and press OK.
When a program is blocked because of ratings or
content, a red “Blocked” box will appear in the
InfoBar unless you have chosen to not show the
blocked program info.
You may exit the Settings screen at anytime, by
pressing Exit on the remote, but before you do so
make sure to press Submit to save your changes.
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Enter PIN - not applicable at this time.
Please enter 1234.
Highlight the Enable Caller ID check box and press
OK to enable or disable Caller ID alerts to appear on
screen for this user account.
Once you have entered the settings for the new
account, highlight Submit and press OK.
Once you have finished entering the information to
create a new user, you will be prompted to continue
with Parental Controls for that user. Please refer to
the Parental Control section in this booklet on
pages 12-14.
To edit a user account, highlight the user account
and press OK, then highlight the Edit button and
press OK. Follow the same procedures to edit users.
The master account is the first account listed and is
shown in yellow rather than white.
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To add a User Account
Under the Settings/Users tab press Add and OK.
To add a User Account
Under the Settings/Users tab press Add and OK.
Highlight New
Login to enter
the name for
the new
account and
press OK. An
on-screen
keyboard
appears. Use
the direction
buttons to
highlight a
letter or
number and
press OK to add
it to the login
name. Once
you have
entered the
desired name,
highlight Done
and press OK
to return to the
Create New User Screen. Highlight New Password to
enter the password for the new account and press
OK. An on-screen keyboard appears. Follow the
same on-screen steeps to enter the password.
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You can tell if Parental Controls are on or off by
going to MENU.
After enabling Parental Controls under Settings in
the MENU, you can then change it to on or off by
clicking on the item under MENU. If it is off, pressing
OK will turn them back on. If it is on and you press
OK, you will be asked to enter your password to disable. Parental Controls will remain off until you turn
them back on OR if the Parental Controls Time Out is
reached. The time out is the maximum period of
time for which Parental Controls will be disabled.
This is set up under the Unlock Timeout when you
edit the Parental Controls. At the end of the time
period, the system will automatically restore
Parental Controls. You will see an alert on the screen
just before they are restored.
PPV Action
Determines if an autotune is automatically created
when you purchase a Pay Per View Program. To
enable highlight the check box under PPV Action
and press OK. Then press the right or left direction
button to display None, or Autotune, press OK.
Program Alarm
Determines how early a program reminder will be
shown. You can choose 30 seconds, 2 minutes or 5
minutes. Highlight and choose your option, press
OK. 0 seconds will display your reminder at the
exact time it begins.
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Caller ID Timeout
Determines how long Caller ID notifications remain
on the screen. Highlight the option box and press
OK, then choose your option and press OK.
Remember to press Submit to save any changes.
Theme
This option is not available to change.
Hardware Settings
Allows you to set
your preferences
based on your
television
hardware.
RF Output
Choose which channel your TV will be set to allow
signal transmission from your STB. By default, it is
channel 3.
Audio Language
Select the desired language for all screen text
displayed.
HDMI/Comp Resolution
Set the resolution you desire to accommodate your
television hardware. 480p, 480i, 1080i, 720p
Frame Format
Set the frame format you desire to accommodate
your television hardware. 4:3 FullScreen, 4:3
Letterbox, 16:9 FullScreen
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CC Overlay Render
Determines how closed captions are displayed.
Select CC Overlay Render to enable Closed
Captioning.
CC Channel/Service Number
Determines the preferred language used for closed
captions. To change CC Channel/Service Number,
highlight the option box next to CC
Channel/Service and press OK. Use the left and
right direction buttons to cycle through the options,
then press OK.
Once you have changed any Preferences settings,
use the direction buttons to highlight the Submit
button and press OK.
SETTINGS - Users
User accounts allows you to have separate parental
controls and purchase limits for different family
members. Users Settings allows you to add a user
account, edit an existing account, change parental
controls for a user account, or delete a user account.
Separate user accounts allows different members of
your family to have their own parental controls and
purchasing limits. However, this requires you to log
in with the appropriate account’s password before
you can watch TV. The master account is the first
account listed and is shown in yellow rather than
white. You cannot delete the master account and
cannot change the login name for the master
account.
Channel Blocking can only be specified on the
master account.
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Caller ID Timeout
Determines how long Caller ID notifications remain
on the screen. Highlight the option box and press
OK, then choose your option and press OK.
Remember to press Submit to save any changes.
Theme
This option is not available to change.
Hardware Settings
Allows you to set
your preferences
based on your
television
hardware.
RF Output
Choose which channel your TV will be set to allow
signal transmission from your STB. By default, it is
channel 3.
Audio Language
Select the desired language for all screen text
displayed.
HDMI/Comp Resolution
Set the resolution you desire to accommodate your
television hardware. 480p, 480i, 1080i, 720p
Frame Format
Set the frame format you desire to accommodate
your television hardware. 4:3 FullScreen, 4:3
Letterbox, 16:9 FullScreen
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CC Overlay Render
Determines how closed captions are displayed.
Select CC Overlay Render to enable Closed
Captioning.
CC Channel/Service Number
Determines the preferred language used for closed
captions. To change CC Channel/Service Number,
highlight the option box next to CC
Channel/Service and press OK. Use the left and
right direction buttons to cycle through the options,
then press OK.
Once you have changed any Preferences settings,
use the direction buttons to highlight the Submit
button and press OK.
SETTINGS - Users
User accounts allows you to have separate parental
controls and purchase limits for different family
members. Users Settings allows you to add a user
account, edit an existing account, change parental
controls for a user account, or delete a user account.
Separate user accounts allows different members of
your family to have their own parental controls and
purchasing limits. However, this requires you to log
in with the appropriate account’s password before
you can watch TV. The master account is the first
account listed and is shown in yellow rather than
white. You cannot delete the master account and
cannot change the login name for the master
account.
Channel Blocking can only be specified on the
master account.
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To add a User Account
Under the Settings/Users tab press Add and OK.
To add a User Account
Under the Settings/Users tab press Add and OK.
Highlight New
Login to enter
the name for
the new
account and
press OK. An
on-screen
keyboard
appears. Use
the direction
buttons to
highlight a
letter or
number and
press OK to add
it to the login
name. Once
you have
entered the
desired name,
highlight Done
and press OK
to return to the
Create New User Screen. Highlight New Password to
enter the password for the new account and press
OK. An on-screen keyboard appears. Follow the
same on-screen steeps to enter the password.
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You can tell if Parental Controls are on or off by
going to MENU.
After enabling Parental Controls under Settings in
the MENU, you can then change it to on or off by
clicking on the item under MENU. If it is off, pressing
OK will turn them back on. If it is on and you press
OK, you will be asked to enter your password to disable. Parental Controls will remain off until you turn
them back on OR if the Parental Controls Time Out is
reached. The time out is the maximum period of
time for which Parental Controls will be disabled.
This is set up under the Unlock Timeout when you
edit the Parental Controls. At the end of the time
period, the system will automatically restore
Parental Controls. You will see an alert on the screen
just before they are restored.
PPV Action
Determines if an autotune is automatically created
when you purchase a Pay Per View Program. To
enable highlight the check box under PPV Action
and press OK. Then press the right or left direction
button to display None, or Autotune, press OK.
Program Alarm
Determines how early a program reminder will be
shown. You can choose 30 seconds, 2 minutes or 5
minutes. Highlight and choose your option, press
OK. 0 seconds will display your reminder at the
exact time it begins.
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Block Unrated
Allows or blocks any program that does not have a
rating. To enable, highlight the check box and press
OK.
Highlight Confirm Password to re-enter the
password for the new account and press OK.
Follow the same on-screen keyboard steps to enter
the password.
Show Blocked Program Info
Allows you to see the program info on the Guide or
InfoBar, even though the channel itself is blocked.
To enable, highlight the check box and press OK.
Allowance - not applicable at this time.
Please enter 0.
Content Rating
Determines the type of content that will be blocked:
S-Sexual, L-Language, FV-Fantasy Violence,
V-Violence and D-Dialogue. To block a particular
type of content, highlight the check box to the right
of the content item and press OK.
When a program is blocked because of ratings or
content, a red “Blocked” box will appear in the
InfoBar unless you have chosen to not show the
blocked program info.
You may exit the Settings screen at anytime, by
pressing Exit on the remote, but before you do so
make sure to press Submit to save your changes.
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Enter PIN - not applicable at this time.
Please enter 1234.
Highlight the Enable Caller ID check box and press
OK to enable or disable Caller ID alerts to appear on
screen for this user account.
Once you have entered the settings for the new
account, highlight Submit and press OK.
Once you have finished entering the information to
create a new user, you will be prompted to continue
with Parental Controls for that user. Please refer to
the Parental Control section in this booklet on
pages 12-14.
To edit a user account, highlight the user account
and press OK, then highlight the Edit button and
press OK. Follow the same procedures to edit users.
The master account is the first account listed and is
shown in yellow rather than white.
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FAVORITES
PARENTAL CONTROL
Favorites allows you to create, edit , choose or
delete a list of your favorite channels. You can have
multiple favorites lists depending on how you want
to use them.
There are four lists already included in your GUIDE
by default: ALL, Subscribed, HD and PPV. These
can not be deleted or edited. You have the option
to create four additional lists.
Every time you press Guide, you change the
Favorite list, seen in the green tab at the top of the
screen on the guide.
Turns all parental control settings on or off for all
users. To enable, highlight the check box and press
OK. Press Edit, then OK. A box will appear asking if
you want to change the settings, press OK. Under
Preferences
you have
the option
of choosing
the level of
Movie
Rating or
TV Rating.
Press Menu and highlight Favorites, then press OK.
You will be given options to choose, edit, create or
delete.
To Create or Edit:
You will see a screen
that displays every channel offered. The Name box
at the top of the screen is already highlighted. Press
OK to use the on-screen keyboard to name your list.
Press Done and OK when you are finished naming
the list. Using your direction buttons on your
remote, scroll down through the channels. When
you highlight one that you want to be included on
your favorites list, press OK.
A green heart will appear to the right of the channel
name. After you have finished selecting all the
channels you want to include, press Update.
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Movie Rating determines the highest rating for
movies that will not be blocked. To set the Movie
Rating, highlight the option box next to Movie
Rating and press OK. Use the direction buttons to
display G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17 or AO (adults only),
press OK.
TV Rating determines the highest rating for
television that will not be blocked. To set TV rating,
highlight the option box next to TV Rating and
press OK. Use the direction buttons to display TV-Y,
TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA (mature), and
then press OK.
Unlock Timeout is the time in minutes that parental
controls will automatically re-activate after being
temporarily disabled. To set, highlight the option
box next to Unlock Timeout and Press OK. Use the
direction buttons to display the different times. Pick
one and press OK.
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Require Login
Require Login determines if a username and
password must be entered before being able to use
your TV service. To enable, highlight the check box
and press OK.
Enable Caller ID
Enables screen alerts for incoming Caller ID. To
enable, highlight the check box and press OK.
Channel Blocking
Enables the list of channels you have blocked.
Programs on blocked channels cannot be watched
regardless of the rating of the programs being
shown.
When a channel is blocked it will no longer appear
on the screen or in the Guide.
To enable, highlight Channel Blocking check box
and press OK. To edit the list of channels that are
blocked, highlight the Edit button and press OK.
To block or unblock a channel, highlight the channel
entry and press OK. You will notice an icon to the
right of each channel you block. Use the up or down
direction buttons to navigate to each channel and
to page up or down. You must highlight Update and
press OK for the changes to be in effect.
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Delete a Favorites List
Go to MENU, highlight Favorites and press OK.
Go to Delete, choose the list you would like to
delete and press OK.
Add or Remove a Single Channel to Favorites While
Watching TV
Tune to the channel you want to add or remove and
press OK. You will have the
option to add/remove from
favorites. Choose which list
you would like to add or
remove and press OK.
You will not be shown any
Favorite list which already
includes this channel if
adding, or which does not include this channel if
removing.
You can use this same process to add or remove a
channel to a favorites list from the Guide, Vault or
Search.
SEARCH
Search allows you to enter the name or partial name
of a program you are looking for. Press MENU and
highlight Search, press OK or press the yellow
triangle on your remote. The highlight will be on the
Search box when the Search screen appears. Press
OK and a keyboard will appear to the right of the
screen. Highlight each letter in the name of the program you want to find and press OK on each. When
done press OK. Scroll to Search Guide and press OK.
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Typical Set Top Box Connections
1. Network> Connect to the Ethernet (CAT-5)
network in your home, if applicable.
2. USB Port> Connect an HDTV HDMI cable from the HDTV
to the HDMI Port.
3. HDMI> Connect an HDTV HDMI cable from the HDTV to
the HDMI Port. HDMI supports both digital audio and
video.
4. PrPbY> Connect the STB to the component video input
(PrPbY) on the HDTV. It provides high quality video, but
no sound. The red and white jacks from the red, white
and yellow RCA jacks are to be used for sound.
5. S-Video> Connect an S-Video cable to send an S-Video
signal to your TV or VCR. This signal is standard
definition, but higher quality than other SDTV
connections. It provides high quality video, but no
sound. The red and white jacks from the red, white and
yellow RCA jacks can be used for sound.
6. Video Out> Connect to either a VCR or connect to
another set of inputs (composite) on your HDTV or SDTV.
7. Audio Out (L/R)> Connect RCA-type cables to Audio
Out to send analog audio signals (left and right) to a TV
with stereo inputs or to a stereo amplifier.
8. Optical> Connect an optical cable to send a digital
audio signal to a surround sound receiver or other digital
audio device.
9. To TV (Video Out)> Connects the STB to your TV using a
standard coax cable-provides audio and video. This is a
channel 3/4 output. You must set the channel on your TV
to the correct channel (either channel 3 or 4).
10. To Wall (Video In)> Connect the STB to in-house coax
wiring, if applicable. This signal is used to receive an
Ethernet-over-coaxial signal.
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11. Power> Connect the DC output of the AC power
adapter (provided) to deliver power to the STB.
If you do not press INFO
during the one minute
that the alert box is on your
screen, you may view your messages by going to
Vault. It is important to check this periodically to
see any changes.
SETTINGS
Settings gives you control over your video service.
You can change how alerts appear on your screen,
create parental controls and block channels. You can
also create user accounts for members of your
family. Press MENU and
highlight Settings. A password
box will appear.
The default password for the main account is 1234.
There are two main sections of Settings:
Preferences and Users. Under Preferences you will
see the following:
Share Rentals
Shared Rentals
makes Video rentals
available for any
user if enabled and
only available to the
user who makes the
purchase if disabled. Shared Rentals and Require
Login are only needed if you intend to use User
Accounts (i.e. an account for children). Once set up,
you must select the appropriate account and enter
it’s password before you can watch TV.
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Lock or Unlock a Recording
Locking a recording prevents the system from
deleting a program to make space for new
recordings. You can still manually delete a locked
program, you will be asked to confirm the deletion.
Highlight the recording you want to lock and press
OK.
Highlight Lock and press OK.
Once a program is locked a
appears to the right
of the recording date
If you select a locked program the Lock option will
now be Unlock.
Delete or Cancel a Recording
By highlighting a recording and pressing OK, you
can delete or cancel a recording. Once a recording
has been deleted, there is no way to retrieve it.
Recorded Events are listed from the newest to the
oldest. If the recording event is a multi-recording,
stacked red dot icons
are shown to the right of
the program date.
Pressing OK on a program while in the guide will
give you all types of options.
VAULT - Messages
There are several options under Vault that are not
accessible. Messages is the only active option and
allows you to view any message that Yadtel has sent
you regarding programming changes. A box will
appear on your screen for one minute concerning a
message. To view, press INFO (with STB button on
your remote pressed first).
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G - General Audience
This is a film which contains nothing which would, in the
view of the MPAA Rating Board, be offensive to parents
whose younger children view the film.
PG - Parental Guidance Suggested
The theme of a PG-rated film may itself call for parental guidance. There may be some profanity in these films. There may
be some violence or brief nudity, but these elements are not
deemed so intense as to require that parents be strongly
cautioned beyond the suggestion of parental guidance.
There is no drug use content in a PG-rated film.
PG-13 - Parents Strongly Cautioned
A PG-13 film is one which, in the view of the MPAA Rating
Board, leaps beyond the boundaries of the PG rating in
theme, violence, nudity, sensuality, language, or other
contents, but does not quite fit within the restricted R
category. Any drug use content will initially require at least
a PG-13 rating.
R - Restricted
An R-rated film may include hard language, or tough
violence, or nudity within sensual scenes, or drug abuse or
other elements, or a combination of some of the above, so
that parents are counseled to take this advisory rating very
seriously.
NC-17 - No Children 17 or Under
NC-17 does not necessarily mean “obscene or pornographic”
in the often accepted or legal meaning of those words. The
MPAA Review Board does not and cannot mark films with
those words. These are legal terms and for courts to decide.
The reasons for the application of an NC-17 rating can be
violence or sex or aberrational behavior or drug abuse or any
other elements which, when present, most parents would
consider too strong and therefore off-limits for view by their
children.
AO - Adults Only (Game Rating)
Contains content unsuitable for minors.
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The TV Parental Guidelines ratings provides program ratings
and content ratings to provide a clearer idea of the reason
for a program’s rating.
The PLT controller appears whenever you pause,
rewind or fast forward live TV.
Program Ratings
TV-Y - All Children
This program is designed to be appropriate for all children.
TV-Y7 - Directed to Older Children
This program is designed for children age 7 and above. It
may include mild fantasy violence or comedic violence.
TV-G - General Audience
Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages.
TV-PG - Parental Guidance Suggested
This program contains material that parents may find
unsuitable for younger children.
TV-14 - Parents Strongly Cautioned
This program contains some material that many parents
would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.
TV-MA - TV Mature Audience Only
This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults
and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.
Content Ratings
Content Ratings are shown just below the program rating.
FV: Fantasy Violence (only applied to TV-Y7)
For those programs where fantasy violence may be more
intense or more combative than other programs in this
category. The meaning of a content rating increases as the
program rating increases.
V: Violence TV-PG: Moderate; TV-14: Intense; TV-MA: Graphic
S: Sexuality TV-PG:Some; TV-14: Intense; TV-MA: Explicit
L: Language TV-PG: Infrequent; TV-14: Strong; TV-MA: Crude
D: Dialogue TV-PG: Some; TV-14: Intense; TV-MA: Not used
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The green bar indicates the amount of
TV you can rewind or fast forward
through. There are different speeds that
you can use to rewind or fast forward.
Each time you press the REW or FF
button, the speed will increase. The increments are
2x, 15x, 50x and 300x. You may press the Pause
button at anytime. Press Play to resume watching at
normal speed. Press Stop to exit PLT and resume
normal live TV viewing. The Back and Skip buttons
basically serve the same functions as REW and FF.
PVR/DVR options
In the PVR menu, under
Guide, all the programs
that you have recorded are
displayed in several
different categories.
Recordings lists the
programs you have
recorded. Go here to watch, lock or delete
recordings.
To record lists all the recorded events you’ve
scheduled and allows you to cancel any future
recording events.
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To bring up the edit screen, press OK while watching the show. Go to Edit Series Recording. You can
change the Preference (HD or SD), Episodes (all or
new only) Pad in or Pad out - which adds record time
at the beginning or end of a show to make sure the
entire show is recorded - especially helpful when
recording sports programming, and number of
Episodes
to record.
To cancel
a series
recording
or to stop
recording,
press OK
and you will have the option to do so.
Quick Reference
You cannot start recording a show from the
beginning after you have been watching it a while.
You can rewind and view from the beginning as
long as you haven’t changed channels, but you can
only begin recording from the time that you press
record. Of course, setting a recording on the guide
lets you record from the beginning to the end.
Pause Live TV (PLT)
Your DVR allows you to pause a show that you are
currently watching. You can walk away from your TV
and then return without missing anything. You can
fast forward from the point where you paused to
the point when you can catch up with the show live.
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Sound Control
Note: These keys are assigned to the TV when the
TV Mode is programmed with a valid code.
Adjusts Volume
Mutes Sound
Numeric Keys
Enters channel numbers,
text & remote
codes. Also
use to enter
your parental
control PIN
Clears text &
numbers in text
fields
Enters and saves
(stores) an entry
What Devices Can I Control?
The four mode keys arched across the top of the
remote tell the remote which device you want to
operate.
Each mode key is associated with different types of
devices. You can use each mode key to control one
of its associated devices.
Mode Key - Associated Devices
STB
TV
DVD
AUX
Controls all functions of video box
TVs (including HDTVs)
DVD Players
VCRs, Receivers, Tuners, Home Theater in a Box
If a function does not work when selected on the
remote, press the mode key at the top of the remote
corresponding with the device you want to operate.
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To cancel a scheduled event got to the Guide and
highlight the program that has a scheduled event
icon, press OK and you will be given the option to
cancel.
DVR or PVR
The DVR allows you to record programs as well as
the ability to pause Live TV (PLT). There are several
ways to set a recording, but the fastest way is to use
the Record button on your remote. While watching
a program press
(Make sure that your remote is in STB mode by
pressing the STB button at the top of your remote
before pressing the Record button.)
There will be a Record icon on the InfoBar and in the
Guide and a red light will show on your STB while
recording. You can also start recording while viewing the Guide. Highlight a program and press
or press OK and press Record. Or you may just press
OK on your remote while watching a show and
options will be given to you (Record program,
Record Series, etc.)
The TV can be turned off and recording will still
take place, but your STB must remain on.
Series Recording
Pressing the record button twice, either on the
guide or while watching a program, means that you
have set a series recording. (Two red circles appear
on the guide). Once this is done, you can edit the
series recording.
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Recording
If you have set a recording, you don’t need to do
anything else. Once the program begins, your STB
will begin recording it for you. At anytime, you may
also press the red Record button on your remote to
record what you are currently watching or while a
program in the Guide is highlighted.
Setting Multiple Reminders, Recordings, Autotunes
In order to set multiple reminders, recordings or
Autotunes, you must got to MENU and the PVR
options.
Press Schedule Event.
Device Control
Turns devices on or off
Enables set-top mode functions
Enables TV mode functions
Enables DVD mode functions
Enables AUX mode functions
DVR, VOD, DVD, VCR Control
• In STB mode, these keys control DVD and VOD
functions
• In DVD and AUX modes, these keys may control your
DVD or VCR depending on how you have
programmed the remote.
Records the selected program
The Scheduled Event screen lists all the information
about the start and end times, date and correct
channel for your program. To make changes to any
of these fields, highlight the item and press OK.
Then use the up and down direction buttons to
enter the correct information and press OK.
The Event Type will be Recording, Autotune or
Reminder.
The Frequency ranges from Single, Every Monday
through Friday or Weekly.
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Stops DVD, VCR, VOD or recorded content
Pauses DVD, VCR, VOD or recorded content
Plays DVD, VCR, VOD or recorded content
Scrolls through available TV or video input sources
Moves backward or forward through
recorded content
Skips backward or forward through
recorded content
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Viewing & Browsing Control
Opens or closes the Main Menu
To navigate in the Guide:
•
Press the direction buttons to move the
highlight.
•
The JUMP button takes you back to the last
channel you were watching when you
switched channels.
•
Jump to a channel by entering the channel
with the Number Pad (0-9).
•
Press Ch-PG +/- to scroll up and down on the
current page.
•
Press OK to choose the program you have
highlighted. If it currently playing, Guide will
tune you to the channel.
•
Press OK or EXIT to leave the Guide.
Accesses the DVR list of recordings
Views live TV
Moves through selections
Selects and deselects screen items
Returns from menu screens to viewing
TV or Video
Accesses the search menu
Displays or removes program info for
the currently selected program. Obtains
info about a highlighted program or
channel while in the program guide
Displays or closes the program guide
Jumps to next section or switches to
last channel
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Selects channel, up or down, when
watching TV. Moves up or down one
page in the program guide and in
some menu screens
Set a Reminder, Recording or Autotune
A Reminder alerts you that a program is about to
begin. The Autotune feature will automatically
change to the correct
channel when the
program is about to
begin and a Recording
will automatically record
the program using the
DVR.
1. Pick a future program on the guide, press OK.
2. Set the reminder, recording or autotune, press OK.
The program listing now shows an icon in the Guide.
Reminder:
Autotune:
Recording:
A few minutes before your program comes on, a box
will appear on your screen telling you that you have
a reminder. Press INFO to display then OK to view or
press cancel to cancel the reminder.
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GUIDE
Press the Guide button to view what programs are
currently playing or scheduled to play. You can scroll
ahead in the
Guide 5 days.
Each time you
press GUIDE
the Favorites
list (green tab
at the top of
the Guide),
will change. There are four lists already on your STB
(set top box). All, Subscribed, HD and PPV are your
default lists. A yellow star on the Guide indicates a
first run program.
The Program List on
the Guide shows the
channel number and
an abbreviated
channel name for
each channel. The
Guide is divided into
30 minute increments.
Use the directional buttons on your remote to
navigate through the Guide. Just as in the InfoBar,
pressing OK can tune to a new channel or bring up
other options. Programs available in HD will appear
in the Guide with a bright HD Icon next to the
program name.
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Turn Your Set Top Box or TV
ON or OFF
The device selection buttons tell your remote
whether you want to control your set top box or
your television.
• To turn your TV on or off, press the POWER
button.
• To turn your set top box and TV on or off, press
the STB button and then the Power button on
your remote control.
Note: It is not necessary to turn your set top box off.
Note: Your remote control must have the remote
code programmed in before it can send the correct
signals for your TV. The list of TV Brands should be
included in the instructions that came with your
remote.
If pressing Power turned the wrong device on or
off, press the Power button again, press the
appropriate device selection button (STB, TV, DVD,
or AUX) and press Power once more.
Change Channels
• The CH+/- button will change channels, up or
down, one at a time.
• The Number Pad can be used to directly enter a
channel number.
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• GUIDE will display Guide so you can find a
program you like. If the program is onnow, you
tune to the channel showing it. If not, you can set
a scheduled event to remind you when it does
come on. If your set top box supports DVR, you
can schedule a recording for the program.
MenuBar
The MenuBar is a quick and easy way to access any
feature of your service. Pressing Menu will display
the following:
The VOL+/- button will adjust the volume.
The MUTE button will toggle the sound on and off.
System Buttons
There are a number of buttons on your remote that
display different features of your service.
• MENU displays the MenuBar. The MenuBar
provides quick access to every feature supported
by your service.
• INFO displays the InfoBar, a feature that lets you
see information on what you’re watching, what’s
coming on next, and what’s on other channels.
• EXIT allows your set top box to exit whatever
screen you are viewing and returns you to normal
TV viewing. If you ever get lost on a screen, it is
always safe to press EXIT and then start over.
GUIDE will bring up the program guide.
PVR provides access to programs recorded using
your DVR, the ability to review and create scheduled
Recordings and to review your recording history.
VAULT provides quick access to messages sent to
you by Yadtel when there are program or channel
changes and additions. There are other options
associated with Vault that are not enabled at this
time.
SETTINGS offers access to creating parental controls and setting blocked channels, creating, editing
and deleting user accounts.
FAVORITES allows you to choose, edit, create or
delete a favorite channel list.
SEARCH allows you to search program listings by
title.
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InfoBar
Frequently Asked Questions
The InfoBar is a quick way of seeing information
about the show you are watching.
To make the InfoBar appear press Info on your
remote. Press the up or down direction buttons on
your remote.
How many shows can I record at one time?
You can record 2 shows at one time, but you cannot
watch a third channel live while doing so. You have
the ability to view a show that has already been
recorded while recording 2 other shows.
How much storage time do I have on my DVR?
Once the InfoBar is active, pressing Info again will
expand it for more information.
The amount of storage is variable depending on the
content you are recording. For example, if you
record 100% of SD content you would be able to
store close to 95 hours. If you record 50% SD and
50% HD you would have around 44 hours of
content. High Definition content reserves more
space than standard definition.
Nothing happens when I press the channel or
volume button on my remote.
Scroll through your channels without
actually changing the channel by
using your up or down direction
buttons while the InfoBar is displayed.
Press OK if you find another channel you want to
watch. You may scroll ahead to future programs by
pressing the right direction button. Pressing OK
while the InfoBar is displayed will bring up options
to set a Reminder, Recording or Autotune.
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Initially, you must program your remote to your TV.
IF you have done this and it has suddenly stopped
working, make sure that you have pressed the
appropriate button at the top of the remote. To
work a function on the TV, press the TV button
first. To change channels, press the STB button
first.
How many favorites lists may I create?
Four
I don’t see all of the channels on the Guide.
You may be on the wrong favorite list. At the top of
the Guide is a tab that will show which list you are
currently on. Continue to press GUIDE until
Subscribed appears. These are the channels you are
subscribed to.
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Which cables are better to use, Component or
HDMI?
Yadtel recommends using a Component cable (red,
green, blue ends) to receive TRUE HD quality. HDMI
cables can also be used for TRUE HD quality, but
Yadtel does not support HDMI because of some
incompatibilities.
What happens when the power goes out?
When power is interrupted to the Battery Backup it
uses battery voltage to power the ZNID for about
6-8 hours. Your phone should work during this time
as long as you have a line powered phone.
Will the installers program my remote?
Yes, as long as there is a code in the remote for your
TV. If you change your TV, you will be responsible
for programming your remote to the new TV. Or, if
needed, Yadtel can come to your home to program
your remote for a fee.
Why can’t I subscribe to the channels I want?
Programmers dictate pricing, channel and package
placement. Yadtel cannot purchase a single channel
or resell one to our customers. Most channels are
part of a package of channels. For example, in order
to offer HGTV we must also take six other channels.
There may be channels that a customer might like
us to provide. We have to carefully consider the
equipment that is needed to transport the channel
in addition to the per subscriber cost to the programmer that we pay. It may not be cost efficient for
us to carry a channel. If our costs rise, we may have
to eventually pass this cost on to our subscribers.
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Table of Contents
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Favorites ....................................................19-20
• Delete a Favorites List
• Add or Remove a Single Channel
Search................................................................20
Ratings ..............................................................22
Program Ratings ............................................23
Content Ratings ............................................23
Quick Reference ............................................24
Remote Controls............................................25
Device Controls..............................................26
Viewing & Browsing Controls ..................27
Set Top Box Controls ....................................28
System Buttons ..............................................29
FAQ ..............................................................30-31