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3. Video In port on your TV Il Connect the red and white connectors to the Audio In port on your TV 2 Locate the power socket on the back of your Net2Vu PoD 3 Insert one end of the power adapter cord into the Net2Vu PoD power socket Plug in the other end of the power adapter cord to the wall socket 4 Power on the Net2Vu PoD The Net2Vu home page appears on the screen Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 14 Net2Vu 3 2 2 Using the HDMI Cable NetVu POD HDMI Cable Wall Outlet Figure 2 Connection Using the HDMI Cable Note Before starting the connection switch off the Net2Vu PoD and disconnect the power connection from the PoD 1 2 3 First connect one end of the HDMI Cable to the HDMI port on the Net2Vu PoD and the other end to the HDMI input port on the TV Locate the power socket on the back of your Net2Vu PoD Insert one end of the power adapter cord into the power socket Plug in the other end of the power adapter cord to the wall socket Power on the Net2Vu PoD The Net2Vu home page appears on the screen Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 15 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 2 Net2Vu Internet Connection The Net2Vu PoD can be connected to the internet in two ways as mentioned below Wired connection Wireless connection Wired Connection This section provides steps to establish a wired connection NetVu POD dab Ether vet a l Router Figure 3 Connection
4. IP Settings Static DHCP Service By default the Auto option is set The following fields have to be set manually if the IP Settings is set to Static IP Address IP address The IP RE the Net2Vu Subnet Mask Subnet Mask Subnet mask of your network Gateway E A IP address of the gateway Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 63 DNS DNS Server IP address of the DNS Server IP address To exit from the Network Cancel settings page To accept the Network Save settings Table 16 Network Options 19 1 6 Advanced Wireless Mode To use the Advanced Wireless Mode follow the steps given below From home page select Settings From the Settings list select Network Select Advanced Select Wireless Navigate to Next A screen appears as shown in the figure 35 Select Scan Select Home Wireless SSID and press OK Navigate to Security WEP Input Mode Key Index and Network Key 1 2 3 4 5 Select IP Settings 6 7 8 9 1 0 Select OK to establish a network Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Net2Vu Page 64 Net2Vu Settings Network Advanced SSID Scan as rity None Qwer wea input Type Key PassPhrase Encryption 64 wit 128 bit Key Format E HEX Key Index O Network Key Cancel Press Left or Right to Change the Security Figure 313 Advanced Wireless Network Connection Net2Vu PoD User Gui
5. p i mndi 2 Raw Video Endeavour Docks for Remodel 00 00 02 7 00 00 58 H a H gt gt L io Previous Video in Pause Play Ser Zoom in Zoom out the list Rewind the East Fond e Video the Video Figure 9 Video Playback Options 5 2 2 Video Playback Options When a Video Stops Playing If a video stops abruptly while viewing the UI window displays the options shown in the following table Navigate to the option of your choice and press OK Resume Resumes playing the video from the point it was paused Play from Beginning Plays the video from the beginning Table 7 Video playback Options Table Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 24 Net2Vu 5 3 Soft Keypad While searching for a video you will see the soft keypad as shown in figure below This is an example of a video search in progress Based on the selection the screen may change accordingly g vtap Results for bbc LL eae ee EE 20 matches found BBC World News tvseries ere ore P Spooks tvseries BBC Breakfast tvseries FaceBook In Reality idiotsofant 2mins sec Views 1237207 YouTube Listing Ito 4 Figure 10 Soft Keypad The table below lists keys and uses of soft keypad Key Name Uses AphanumAng To enter a search string Keypad To delete the last character entered in DEL the search box To clear the search string entered in the CLR search box s To insert a space blank character in
6. 15 16 FUNC mode In other pages used as Page up Page down keys 17 SEARCH Provide a context sensitive relevant search for a media title Table 5 Remote Control Functions Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Net2Vu Page 19 Net2Vu 4 2 2 QWERTY Remote Control This section explains the functions of the keys on the QWERTY remote 13 10 14 15 16 17 mp Oe o yuon w wech 18 19 20 Figure 7 Net2Vu PoD QWERTY Remote Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 20 Functions of the Net2Vu Qwerty Remote keys are explained in the table given below Key No Remote Key Name Functions Switch on off the Net2Vu PoD You can 1 Power power cycle the PoD by pressing this button for 8 seconds 2 MUTE Enable disable the sound Allows you to perform Internet related SEH tasks while using the web browser 4 STOP Stop the current activity 5 6 Up Down Navigate up or down on the screen 7 8 VOLUME Increase decrease the volume 9 10 Left Right Navigate to the left or right on the screen Playback options Navigate to previous next video fast forward 14 INFO rewind pause play zoom in zoom out for the currently playing media title Also provides information about the selected media title Returns to the previously displayed 12 Back screen To go to the Home page keep this key pressed for a few seconds Used to zoom in zoom out in play
7. PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 29 Net2Vu 7 2 2 Using the Program Guide During Channel Playback To use the Program Guide during channel playback 1 Press the Search key to display the Program Guide 2 Navigate to the channel of your choice using the left and right arrow keys 3 To view the channel press OK You can also check upcoming programming by using the up and down arrow keys a 09 00 MTV Hits Figure 14 Program Guide Display During Channel Playback Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 30 Net2Vu 8 Movies on Demand The Movies on Demand option is one of the main features of the Net2Vu PoD This option enables you to Rent movies provided by the Net2Vu service Movies On Demand Comedy Horror Kids New Releases Drama Sci Fi TV Episodes Figure 155 Movies on Demand Menu 8 1 Rent Movies Movies can be rented from the Movies on Demand feature of the Net2Vu PoD The videos available for Rent can be viewed instantly after the rental process is completed 8 1 1 Renting a Movie The movies available for Rent can be streamed and played directly on your TV To Rent and watch a video follow the steps given below 1 From home page select Movies on Demand 2 The categories corresponding to the movies are displayed on the screen Select the category of your choice and press OK 3 Navigate to the movie of your choice and press OK Basic information about the movie will be displayed To con
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9. at GMT 4 00 La Paz Language This setting allows you to change the language of the text displayed on the Net2Vu PoD By default the language is set to English Product Info Provides you with details about your Net2Vu PoD such as the box ID the software version Client Version the latest software version available on the Net2Vu Server Server Version and the time zone settings Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 66 Net2Vu 19 3 Internet Speed Test The Internet Speed Test option allows you to test the downlink speed of your Internet connection Settings Internet Speed Test In Progress 70 Downlink Speed 1 40 Mbps carer Peres Figure 324 Internet Speed Test 19 4 Factory Defaults The Factory Defaults option allows you to restore the Net2Vu PoD to the factory default state You have the option to do a Soft Restore which restores your Net2Vu Pod to the factory default state but does not delete your bookmarked and stored content or a Full Restore which restores your Net2Vu PoD to the factory default state and also deletes all of your bookmarked and stored content 19 5 Eject USB Disk The Eject USB Disk option allows you to safely remove your USB flash drive from the Net2Vu PoD after you have finished using it It is recommended that you always use this option before removing the USB flash drive from the Net2Vu Pot Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 67 Net2Vu 19 6 Third Party Applicatio
10. of the video Image Displays an image of the selected video Related information Displays information related to the selected video Message display Displays messages relevant to an action or selection And also displays the error and the help messages generated while using the Net2Vu PoD Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 22 Net2Vu 5 2 Video Playback Options Info Options The Video Playback option allows you to play a video at your convenience The Video Playback options provide the flexibility to view a video at your pace 5 2 1 Playback Options While Playing Videos While viewing a video video playback options allow you to Go back to the previous video in the list Rewind the Video Pause Play the video Fast forward the video Jump to next video in the list Resize the video using zoom in and zoom out To use the playback options follow the steps given below 1 2 Play a video of your choice While playing the video press INFO key available on the remote A progress bar is shown at the bottom of the screen You will get a playback options screen as shown in the figure 9 Using navigation keys on the remote navigate to the task you want to perform Press OK to select the task The selected task will be performed E g Jump to previous video in the list Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 23 Net2Vu CourtesyNASA ld E emeng D PC ae T mai me ge en mm B H
11. pace the search box MORE To display more symbols needed to enter a string Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 25 Net2Vu Alphabet keys To enter letters from the alphabet Numeric Keys To enter letters from the alphabet To enter special characters such as Special Keys amp etc Table 8 Description of Soft Keypad Note The number of videos searched is displayed below the search box The list of videos searched is displayed on the right side of the Soft Keypad Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 26 Net2Vu 6 Net2Vu PoD Home Page When powered on the Net2Vu PoD Home page is displayed with various features and options Figure 11 Net2Vu PoD Home Page As shown in the above figure the features available on home page are as follows Television Movies On Demand My Collection Internet Video Internet Radio Settings Each of the above features on the home page is described in detail in the following sections Note The home page features may vary based on the Net2Vu service offerings Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 27 Net2Vu 7 Television Television makes it possible to view digital television content live on your TV The Net2Vu PoD provides you an option to view your favorite TV channels such as National Geographic Fox and more Thus you can watch your regular TV channels along with the other popular sites and services provided by Net2Vu
12. time zone and playback options Internet Speed Test Allows you to check the downlink speed Factory Defaults Restores the factory default settings to the Net2Vu PoD Eject USB Disk Allows you to safely remove a USB flash drive inserted in the Pot Third Party Applications Allows you to access and third party applications that haven been installed on the Net2Vu PoD Note When you navigate to the desired options in the Settings page the details about the existing configuration are displayed on the right side of the screen If you want to make further changes to the settings you can select the option and make the necessary changes Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 59 Net2Vu 19 1 Network The Net2Vu PoD can be connected to your home network The network connection can be established by using the Network Wizard or Advanced options available within Net2Vu PoD 19 1 1 Configuring the Net2Vu PoD using Network Wizard The Net2Vu PoD provides you with the option to select wired or wireless mode Wired is the recommended mode to be used while connecting Net2Vu PoD to a network This Network Wizard automatically detects your network settings Settings Network Choose your Configuration Type Network Wizard Press UP or DOWN to navigate Ok to confirm and Back to cance Figure 289 Wired Network Connections 19 1 2 Wired Network Connection To establish a Wired network follow the steps given below From
13. Connection to Internet Connection to Server Downlink Speed 1 15 Mbps Figure 291 Network Setting Confirmations 19 1 4 Configuring the Net2Vu PoD using Advanced Mode The Advanced configuration type allows you to manually configure the Net2Vu PoD on your home network in the Wired and the Wireless mode The Advanced option should be used only if you want to customize the Net2Vu PoD settings as per your requirement Configuring the Net2Vu PoD using the Advanced option is recommended only if you are aware of the settings used for your home network 19 1 5 Advanced Wired Mode To use the advanced wired mode follow the steps given below From home page select Settings From the settings list select Network Select Advanced A screen appears as shown in the following figure Select Wired Enter values for the different network settings using the Up down navigation keys on the Remote Use the Left Right navigation keys to move to the previous or the next box Select OK to establish a network ONL ae bie gt Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 62 Net2Vu Settings Network Network GC Wired Wireless Auto Static 192 1168 1 UA 255 1255 255 DW 92 N68 fi fi Li Cancel Press Left or Right to Change the IP Settings Figure 302 Advanced Wired Network Connections The table below describes the options available on the page Alen Zeto Description Name Type Auto Choosing Auto would enable
14. Music Video and Photos You can also set and play music during photo slideshows You can use any Digital Living Network Alliance DLNA compliant Media Server like Windows Media Player to serve the digital content to the Net2Vu PoD Features available under Home Network are as follows Music Enables you to listen to your personal music collection You can run the tracks in the background while viewing slideshows Video Enables you to view videos stored in your PC on your TV Pictures Enables you to view photos stored in your PC as slideshow on your TV Playlists Enables you to access and play playlists that are stored on your PC Content Sources Enables you to choose which PC you want to access media content from Note The Net2Vu PoD display options will be dependent on the support provided by the PC Media Server The features and description in this section are indicative To play the digital contents you have to enable the media sharing option on the PC media server Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 36 Net2Vu 9 5 1 To Share Videos using Windows Media Player Sharing videos on Windows Media Player is explained in this section To turn on media sharing follow the steps below 1 Run Windows Media Player on your PC 2 Click the arrow below the Library tab and then click Media Sharing Library Rip Burn Create Playlist Ctrl N Es Create Auto Playlist ch Music KI Pictures Video Recorded T
15. Net2Vu PoD User Manual Version 1 1 eb2Vu Disclaimer This is an original work by Net2Vu and is protected by applicable copyright laws worldwide Neither the whole nor any part of this work may be reproduced stored adapted transmitted published or modified in any form or by any means whatsoever mechanical electronic photographic graphic optic recording or otherwise translated into any language or computer language without the prior written permission of Net2Vu Unless by way of a separate agreement Net2Vu makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof including their accuracy and error free nature and shall not be responsible for any loss or damage caused to the user by the direct or indirect use of this information Furthermore Net2Vu reserves the right to use the subject matter of this notice in any manner whatsoever with no obligation to notify the recipient of the subject matter of any changes made hereto All products referenced herein are trademarks of the company and or of those referenced Copyright 2009 2010 Net2Vu Inc Contents Re reel e EE 8 1 1 About the PTOGUCE EE E 8 1 2 Ree VE deed 10 2 The Complete Net2Vu Package cccccccssssseeececeessseeeeseseeseeeeeesseees 11 3 EE eege Ae Ee 13 3 1 Requirements for Getting Started AAA 13 3 2 Connecting tne NetVu E EE 14 3 2 1 Using the RCA ee EE 14 3 2 2 Using the HDMI Cableis ccs0 das nia needle ie ieliadai
16. SB Wireless G Adapter Table 2 Net2Vu PoD Package Supplied Accessories Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 11 Net2Vu The following table displays optional accessories that need to be purchased separately Optional Accessories Accessory Description Net2Vu USB Wireless N Adapter Table 3 Net2Vu PoD Package Optional Accessories Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 12 Net2Vu 3 Installation This section covers the prerequisites for connecting the Net2Vu PoD and procedures of connecting the Net2Vu PoD 3 1 Requirements for Getting Started Before connecting the Net2Vu PoD ensure that you have The complete Net2Vu package ATV set and a broadband internet connection A suitable location to place the Net2Vu PoD within the proximity of your TV and the home router Note A broadband speed of 1 5 Mbps or more is recommended Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 13 Net2Vu 3 2 Connecting the Net2Vu PoD The Net2Vu PoD can be connected to your TV in two ways as mentioned below Using the RCA cable Using the HDMI Cable 3 2 1 Using the RCA Cable E Audoin Lad Figure 1 Connection Using the RCA Cable Note Before starting the connection switch off the Net2Vu PoD The TV may remain switched on 1 Connect the RCA Cable as follows L Connect the black connector of the RCA cable to the AV Out port on the Net2Vu PoD and the yellow connector to the
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18. The channels are categorized according to genre The categories are shown below Figure 12 Channel Categories 7 1 Viewing Television Channels To view a channel under the Movies category of Television follow the steps given below From home page select Television Using the navigation key select Movies Press OK The icons corresponding to the channels are displayed on the screen Navigate to the channel of your choice Press OK to view the Channel g e w D ns Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 28 Net2Vu 7 2 Program Guide The Program Guide category shows you scheduling information for current and upcoming television programming PROGRAM GUIDE Fri May 28 2010 13 57 Fri May 28 2010 Sundance Char Robynellyfish Fire amp Ice Post Impact One on One What Like About What Like About The Movie Chai Explicit Ills Reversal FB The Movie Chai Ripple Effect Take E The Movie Chai Twit Runs in the Family Robyn Hitchcock Sex Food Death and Insects 11 45 00 AM 12 40 00 P M Figure 13 Program Guide 7 2 1 Using the Program Guide To view the Program Guide 1 From home page select Television Using the navigation key select Program Guide Press OK The guide information for each channel will load Navigate to the channel of your choice using the up and down arrow keys To view the channel press OK arf wh You can also check upcoming programming by using the left and right arrow keys Net2Vu
19. Using Wired Ethernet 1 Before starting the connection switch off the Net2Vu PoD 2 Locate the Ethernet port at the back panel of the Net2Vu PoD 3 Connect one end of the Ethernet connector to the Ethernet port on the Net2Vu PoD and the other end of the connector to a port on the home router 4 Power on the Net2Vu PoD The Net2Vu home page appears on the screen Wireless Connection This section provides steps to establish a Wireless connection LL mmer Router T Figure 4 Connection Using a Wireless Connection Before starting the connection switch off the Net2Vu PoD Connect the USB wireless device to any of the USB ports on the Net2Vu PoD Power on the Net2Vu PoD The Net2Vu home page appears on the screen Refer to the section Wireless Network Connection for establishing the network PON gt Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 16 Net2Vu 4 Net2Vu PoD At A Glance This section helps you to understand all the features of your Net2Vu PoD and efficiently use it for maximum enjoyment 4 1 Net2Vu PoD LED Displays The Net2Vu PoD LED is the indicator used to show the connection status The display indications are explained in the table below Power Figure 5 Net2Vu PoD Turns green when in operation slow green blinking when the Net2Vu PoD boots up Power and amber when not connected to the internet Turns off when the Net2Vu PoD is in standby mode Table 4 Interpreting the Net2Vu PoD Indicators Ne
20. Video features along with their functionalities are listed in the table below Video Features Feature Featured lists the YouTube videos for the day This includes a list of videos suggested by the YouTube staff The listed video displays Feat red the title duration of the video number of views rating on 5 counts and the source of the video On the right side of the Featured screen you will see an image and related details for the selected video Search Search allows you to search for videos Login allows you to login into YouTube using your current YouTube Login account Once logged in you can access your uploaded videos favorites playlists and subscriptions Most Viewed displays the list of the most viewed videos on the YouTube Website This list is based on the number of views for a video The videos are listed in a descending order with the most viewed video placed on the top of the list Most Viewed Most Recent lists the most recently uploaded videos to YouTube Website This enables you to view the latest entries available on YouTube You will see a list of recently viewed videos providing details about the duration of the video number of views for the video and the name of the album The list is in a descending order with the most recent video placed on the top of the list Most Recent Top Favorites list the videos that have are favorite the most by users This enables you to view the top favorite video
21. Y Other Add to Library Media Sharing Apply Media Information Changes Add Favorites to List When Dragging More Options Help with Using the Library Y C g 1 H 1 1 H 1 H C A Frernoons and Coffeesn 3 56 Figure 177 Media Sharing 3 Inthe Media Sharing dialog box select the Share my media check box as shown in the following figure Media Sharing A wv Share music pictures and video on y lt e Learn about sharing Online Sharing settings pesoeesoesesoecosesoesosesoesesoesseesg Figure 188 Share My Media 4 Inthe list of devices below the Share my media to check box select the newly added Net2Vu PoD Note The screen shots shown above are of Windows Media Player 11 Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 37 9 5 2 Music Net2Vu Music lists the options to access the music tracks stored in your PC The options are listed with the number of tracks available You can search for a specific track stored in your PC When you navigate to a source of your choice the screen displays a list of music tracks on the left side and related details of the tracks on the right side 9 5 3 Listening to Music While playing a track the Net2Vu PoD displays Now Playing page indicating the server connection This page also provides details about the track such as its category album title the duration of the track and a timer showing time lapsed Music file formats supported by Net2Vu PoD are give
22. back 13 14 FUNC mode In other pages used as Page up Page down keys 15 OK Select Key Select an option or a media title 16 SEARCH Provide a context sensitive relevant search for a media title 17 Home Return to home page 18 Keypad Alphanumeric characters for text entry 19 Internet Services Key Displays the Internet Services Page to begin browsing the Internet Enables Mouse Control The mouse is 20 Mouse Control Key moved using the Up Down and Left Right buttons on the keyboard Table 6 QWERTY Remote Control Functions Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Net2Vu Page 21 Net2Vu 5 Net2Vu PoD Displays This section elaborates how to watch videos listed under various categories and what options are available while viewing these videos 5 1 Video List Display This section will assist you to identify and understand the various regions in the Video List Each region and its screen location are shown in figure below Page Title Recently Played Aand Biography channel Played Jun 07 13 09 Image from Selected Video List bes Got i Information about the Selected Video Message Ustieg 9 to 12 of SO Display Figure 8 Video List Display Page title Displays the title of the page Video list Lists videos available in the selected page Each video title in the list is placed in a box along with details for example duration of the video number of views rating on 5 counts and the source
23. channel of your choice and press OK Navigate to the category of your choice and select the video of your choice Press OK to view the video Ot AE e Je Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 51 Net2Vu 13 Live Internet TV The Live Internet TV section allows you to watch live streaming television channels from regions all around the world These channels are categorized based on their geographical location To view a channel in the Live Internet TV section follow the steps given below 1 From the Home screen select Internet Video 2 Select Live Internet TV 3 Select the region of your choice and press OK 4 Select the channel of your choice and press OK Live Internet TV Middle East Asia Content delivered via this service by content providers is on a best efforts basis and may vary in availability and quality Figure 234 Live Internet TV Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 52 Net2Vu 14 My Net2Vu The My Net2Vu section allows you to add media content that you find online to your Net2Vu PoD This content can range from videos to streaming television channels to internet radio stations You can also see what content other users have added to their Net2Vu PoDs and add that same content to your PoD if you desire 14 1 Adding Content to My Net2Vu To add content to the My Net2Vu section follow the steps given below 1 Using your PC navigate to http 72 20 111 44 net2vu 2 Ifyou have al
24. d and fixed Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 68 Net2Vu 21 Glossary These are the commonly used technical terms used within this document These terms are listed to provide you with additional information DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol that lets one device on a local network known as a DHCP server assign temporary IP addresses to the other network devices typically computers DRM Digital Rights Management This is a technology to give content providers control over redistribution and access to material DNS Domain Name Server The IP address of your ISPs server which translates the names of Websites into IP addresses Ethernet An IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium IP Protocol A protocol used to send data over a network IP Address A unique address used to identify a computer or a device on a network Mbps Megabits per Second One million bits per second a unit of measurement for data transmission Static IP Address A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network UI User interface Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 69
25. dd channels to the My Channels section To add a channel to My Channels 1 2 3 4 channel has been added to My Channels From the home page select Television Select the category of your choice and press OK Select the channel of your choice and press the MENU button Select Add To My Channels and press OK A message will be displayed stating that the You can also add a channel to My Channels when the channel is playing To add a channel to My Channels when the channel is playing 1 2 3 4 5 From the home page select Television Select the category of your choice and press OK Select the channel of your choice and press OK Press the MENU button Select Add To My Channels and press OK A message will be displayed stating that the channel has been added to My Channels Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 33 Net2Vu 9 1 2 Viewing Channels in My Channels 9 2 9 2 1 To view a channel bookmarked in the My Channels section 1 From the home page select My Collection 2 Select My Channels and press OK 3 Navigate to the channel of your choice and press OK The channel will play My Bookmarks This option displays videos added to bookmarks while using various features of the Net2Vu PoD Listed videos provide details about the video title date time of adding as bookmark and name of the channel from which the Net2Vu PoD accessed the video My Bookmarks lists videos in chronologically descendin
26. de version 1 0 Page 65 Net2Vu 19 2 Product Settings The Product Settings option allows you to configure various aspects of the Net2Vu PoD TV Resolution This setting allows you to manually select the TV screen resolution Note This option is only available if the Net2Vu PoD is connected via the HDMI cable to a HDTV HDTV Auto Resize This setting This setting should be disabled if you notice any User Interface distortions on the screen Playback Options This setting allows you to customize the playback options for viewing your personal media content The options you can change are as follows Slideshow Duration Allows you to set how many seconds each image in the slideshow is displayed on the screen for Repeat Allows you to play content repeatedly When this option is enabled the media content will begin playing again from the beginning after it has finished playing Shuffle When this option is enabled content will play in a random order Transition Effects Allows you to change the look of how one photo changes to another photo during a slideshow Subtitle This option allows you to view subtitles during video playback Time Zone This setting allows you to change the time zone of the Net2Vu PoD based on your geographical location The time and information displayed in the Program Guide will change to reflect what time zone you have set For users in Barbados the time zone should be set
27. e changed 11 4 5 Logging out of YouTube To Log Out from the YouTube follow the steps given below 1 From home page select Internet Video Select YouTube 2 3 Navigate to Change User and press OK The YouTube Login page appears 4 Select Logout You will be logged out Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 49 Net2Vu 11 5 YouTube Channels The YouTube Channels option enables you to access popular channels available on the YouTube Website The Channels page enables you to navigate to the video listing page to access the channels video content Figure 212 YouTube Channels Each channel page provides various related videos The videos are listed in descending order with the top rated video of the category placed on top of the list The videos in this option are listed on the left side of then screen under the relevant categories The right side of the screen displays the associated image and related information for the selected video Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 50 Net2Vu 12 Popular Websites The Popular Websites feature enables you to enjoy videos from popular video sites available on the Internet Videos from various popular websites such as CNN Video ABC news ESPN and Discovery Channel are available for viewing Figure 223 Popular Websites To view a video under Popular Websites follow the steps given below From home page select Internet Video Select Popular Websites Navigate to the
28. earch for a Video in YouTube Po NS on Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 From home page select Internet Video Select YouTube From theYouTube list select Search The soft key pad appears Using the soft keypad enter the search string To know more about soft key pad refer to section 5 3 Using Navigation keys select the video of your choice Press OK to view the video Page 45 Net2Vu 11 3 2 YouTube Search Menu Options While using the YouTube video search press the MENU button to perform the following tasks Bookmarks and lists the video under Bookmark this video Bookmarks in My Collection for future viewing Adds the search string to Bookmarks in My Bookmark this Search Collection Jump to Page Jump between pages Table 14 YouTube Search options Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 46 Net2Vu 11 4 YouTube Login This option enables you to access your existing YouTube user account The YouTube account must already be created before you can access it on the Net2Vu PoD The Net2Vu PoD can remember up to 4 user names with the option to remember their passwords as well By using the Login feature you can access your personalized options on YouTube such as your favorites playlists subscriptions and uploaded videos The Login feature allows you to Add an existing account to the Net2Vu PoD Remove an account from the Net2Vu Pot Access your personal YouTube account Logout of y
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30. g order The video with the most recent bookmark date appears at the top of the list The list of videos appears on the left side of the screen whereas the right side displays an image associated with the selected video To Bookmark a Video You can create bookmarks anytime while using the features of the Net2Vu PoD A bookmark can also be created for the search string used for searching a video through the Net2Vu PoD To bookmark a video follow the steps given below 1 Select a video of your choice 2 Press MENU key on the remote 3 Using the Net2Vu remote navigate and select Bookmark this video and press OK The selected video is now bookmarked To play the bookmarked video select Bookmarks from My Collection 9 2 2 To Delete a Bookmark PON gt To delete a bookmarked video follow the steps given below Select the video of your choice Press the MENU key on the remote Select Delete this Bookmark and press OK A message will be displayed asking you to confirm the deletion Select Yes and press OK The bookmarked video will then be deleted Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 34 9 3 9 3 1 Net2Vu Recently Played Recently Played lists recently viewed videos and channels in descending order with the most recently played on the top of the list It records videos and channels viewed through the Television Movies on Demand Internet Video and Internet Radio sections of the Net2Vu PoD This option lets you
31. have instant access to the videos that you have already viewed but do not remember the details of The list of videos appears on the left side of the screen whereas the right side displays an image associated with the selected video Recently Played Menu Options While viewing a recently played video press the MENU key on the remote and select one of the options to perform the required task The options are displayed in the following table Clear Recently Played Removes Recently Played list of videos Bookmark this Video Adds the selected video to Bookmarks Jump to Page Allows you to jump from page to page Table 9 Recently Played Menu Options Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 35 9 4 9 5 Net2Vu Rented Movies This option displays all the movies that have been rented on the Net2Vu PoD The movies listed in Rented Movies can be viewed at your convenience until the expiration period Videos are automatically deleted from this list upon expiration The Following steps describe how to watch play rented videos on Net2Vu PoD 1 From home page select My Collection 2 From the options that appear on the screen select Rented Movies A list of available movies is displayed 3 Select the movie of your choice and press OK to watch it Home Network This is a key feature of the Net2Vu PoD that enables you to share and enjoy the digital media stored on your PC via your television The digital media includes
32. he Internet This search using the Net2Vu PoD is not specific to any website The search is based on the string of characters entered in the search box The search result will list the top level folders and the videos available on the Internet that match the search string g vtap CNN Newsroom tvseries 20 matches found s Amy Good 5 Min 30 Sec Views 46855 YouTube Figure 245 Video Search 16 1 Search for a Video To search for a video using the Video Search option follow the steps given below 1 From the home page select Internet Video 2 Select Video Search A soft keypad appears 3 Using the soft keypad enter your search To know more about Soft keypad refer section 5 3 4 Using the Navigation keys select the video from the search result list 5 Press OK to view the video Note As you key in the characters the search automatically starts and lists the videos that match the string This is helpful when you do not know the string of words or a complete word in the title of the required video Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 55 Net2Vu 16 1 1 Searched Video Menu Options During playback of a searched video press the MENU option on the remote to perform the following task Bookmarks and lists the video under Bookmarks in My Collection for future viewing This enables you to watch and then bookmark the video Bookmark this Video Table 15 Search for Video Menu Options Net2Vu PoD User Guide ve
33. home page select Settings From the Settings list select Network Select Network Wizard Select Wired Preferred as shown in figure below The Net2Vu PoD automatically detects your Home Network Internet settings and the Net2Vu Server settings and conducts a download speed test of the connection 6 You will get confirmation message for successful connection establishment SOT Ps Ee IN e Note You will get a failure alert for unplugged network cable Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 60 Net2Vu 19 1 3 Wireless Network Connection To establish a Wireless network Connection follow the steps given below ONS on From home page select Settings From the Settings list select Network Select Network Wizard Select Wireless A list of Wireless networks within range of Net2Vu PoD is listed as shown in figure 39 Select your wireless network If you wireless network is secured with a password then enter the WEP key using the Soft Keypad and press OK The Net2Vu PoD automatically detects your Home Network Internet settings and the Net2Vu Server settings and conducts a download speed test of the connection You will get confirmation message for successful connection establishment Settings aL bem Network Choose your Wireless Network Figure 30 Wireless Network Connections Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 61 Net2Vu Settings Network Status Wired Connection to Home Network
34. in the table shown below Note Video formats supported depend on whether basic or premium codec packages selected Standard Definition WMV 7 8 9 VC1 Basic wmv lt 3 Mbps 720X576 H 263 Sorenson Basic flv lt 1 Mbps 640x480 H 264 Basic Mov mp4 avi lt 1 5 Mbps 720X576 Standard Definition MPEG 1 Program Premium mpg and mpeg lt 4 Mbps 720x576 Stream Standard Definition MPEG 2 Program mpg mpeg and Stream Premium Job lt 8 Mbps 1280x720 Standard Definition MPEG 4 Program Piemi m mpg mpeg and lt 3 Mbps 720x576 Stream vob XVID Premium avi lt 3 Mbps 720x576 ON2 VP6 Premium flv lt 1 Mbps 720X576 Table 11 Video File Formats Net2Vu PoD Supports 9 5 5 Watching Videos This feature enables you to view the videos stored in your PC The videos can be viewed by various options under Videos such as Albums Lists video albums available in your personal collection All Videos Lists the videos available in your personal collection Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 39 9 5 6 9 5 7 Net2Vu Pictures Photos enable you to access and view the photos available on your PC The options are listed along with the number of photos available One of the useful features of the Net2Vu PoD is the option that enables you to view slideshows The slideshow can be viewed by the date the photos were taken if the date feature has been enabled on the camera The photo file fo
35. ing direct links to popular websites such as Google and Facebook From this page you can select any of the popular websites or enter an address into the URL bar by pressing the ALT button and then the URL bar button on the keypad 18 2 Browsing the Internet Using a USB Keyboard and Mouse To browse the Internet using a USB keyboard and mouse follow the steps given below 1 Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB ports at the back of the Net2Vu Pot 2 Power cycle the Net2Vu PoD by holding down the power button on the remote for 8 seconds 3 When the power cycle is complete and the Net2Vu PoD returns to the home screen press the Windows key on the keyboard to access the Internet Services page From this page you can select any of the popular websites or enter an address into the URL bar by pressing the F6 button on the keyboard Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 58 Net2Vu 19 Settings The Settings feature allows you to manually configure the settings of your Net2Vu PoD By default the Net2Vu PoD is set in the auto configuration mode This mode automatically configures the Net2Vu PoD on the home network Product Settings Internet Speed Test Factory Defaults Eject USB Disk Third Party Applicatior Figure 278 Settings The Settings feature provides the following options Network Allows you to configure the network settings Product Settings Allows you to configure various aspects of the Net2Vu PoD such as the
36. lash drive is already connected click on the My Collection option Select Browse USB Disk Contents of the USB flash drive will be displayed as shown in the following figure 4 Select and play the media of your choice Note Users can view only the media file formats that the Net2Vu PoD supports ger Kingston USB Drive C ic PF Modified Date 2010 05 28 E Listing 1 to 3 of 3 Figure 199 Media Content Folders on USB Flash Drive Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 41 10 Net2Vu Internet Video The Internet Video section allows you to access a wide variety of online video content This content ranges from popular video websites to live internet television The options in the Internet Video section are listed below 11 Youtube Popular Websites Live Internet TV My Net2Vu PlayOn Sites Video Search IPTV YouTube YouTube is the most popular video sharing Website on the Internet It allows users to upload share and view a wide variety of videos and user created content The YouTube feature available on Net2Vu PoD enables you to perform YouTube activities using your TV instead of using your PC The Net2Vu PoD also enables you to access your YouTube account and enjoy your personalized options ee TT Search Login Most Viewed You Tube Most Recent VIDEOS Top Favorites Top Rated Channels Select Country Figure 20 YouTube Features Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 42 Net2Vu
37. n in the following table 16 96 Khz in AV Mode 32 96 24 32 56 64 80 96 112 12 Premium codec MP2 mp2 Khz in HDMI mode 8 160 192 224 256 320 n 16 96 Khz in AV Mode 32 96 24 32 56 64 80 96 112 12 MP3 mp Khz in HDMI mode 8 160 192 224 256 320 16 96 Khz in AV Mode 32 96 WAV wav Khz in HDMI mode Not Applicable 16 96 Khz in AV Mode 32 96 LPCM Ipem Khz in HDMI mode Not Applicable i 16 96 Khz in AV Mode 32 96 24 32 56 64 80 96 112 12 WMA Khz in HDMI mode 8 160 192 224 256 320 WMAPro 16 96 Khz in AV Mode 32 96 wma Khz in HDMI mode Maximum 440 Kbps 16 96 Khz in AV Mode 32 96 WMA Lossless wma Khz in HDMI mode Maximum 922 Kbps AAC aac Ge Se EE SC Maximum 247Kbps Premium codec Vorbi _ orbis ee 16 96 Khz in AV Mode 32 96 Maximum 247Kbps Khz in HDMI mode Play lists m3u pls wpl Table 10 Music File Formats Supported by the Net2Vu PoD Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 38 Net2Vu 9 5 4 Video Video lists the options to access the videos available in your PC The options are listed along with the number of videos available You can search for a specific video stored in your PC When you navigate to a source of your choice the screen displays a list of videos on the left side and a preview and related details of the video on the right side Video file formats supported by Net2Vu PoD are given
38. names Navigate to the user account you want to remove from the Net2Vu PoD Press OK The user account is then deleted from the Net2Vu Pot Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 48 Net2Vu 11 4 3 Login to an Existing User Account The Login option allows you to access your YouTube account and view your personalized options on your TV These enables you to search view and bookmark videos as well as enjoy other options such as viewing related videos adding the selected videos to your favorites list rating videos and flagging selected videos To access an existing user account 1 From home page select Internet Video 2 Select YouTube 3 From the YouTube list select Login 4 Using navigation key select your user name and press OK Note You will have to enter your password if you did not select the Remember Password option when adding the account 11 4 4 Changing YouTube User Account Change User enables you to access multiple YouTube user accounts which are added on the Net2Vu PoD This option thus enables more than one person to access their YouTube accounts using the Net2Vu PoD For example through Net2Vu PoD every individual in your home can access their respective YouTube account To change the user follow the steps given below 1 From home page select Internet Video 2 Select YouTube 3 From the YouTube list select Change User 4 Select the account you want to change to The Youtube account will b
39. ns In the future when applications are developed for the Net2Vu PoD you will have an option to install these applications on the PoD The Third Party Applications setting will allow you to manage these applications when they are available 20 Upgrading the Net2Vu PoD from the Net2Vu Server Once you have successfully connected the Net2Vu PoD to the Internet you may receive a message to upgrade the Net2Vu Service This message appears if the Net2Vu Service has a software update for your Net2Vu PoD In the event you receive this request we recommend that you upgrade your Net2Vu Service immediately Please follow the steps given below to upgrade your Net2Vu PoD 1 Power cycle the box by unplugging the power cord from the box and reconnecting it Before the home page appears you will receive a message to upgrade to the Net2Vu Service You will be presented with two options Now and Later To perform the upgrade immediately 1 Select Now on the screen and press the OK button To perform the upgrade at a later time 1 Select Later on the screen and press OK button 2 If you do not get the Upgrade message go to Settings gt Product Settings gt Product Info and note the box id client version and server version Email the data to support net2vu com Note It is recommended that you upgrade to the latest version to enjoy the new features available Other reasons for upgrading are to fix known security holes and bugs that have been foun
40. ouTube account allowing you to access the customized options on the YouTube Internet site Your Net2Vu PoD also enables you to share your personal videos music and photos stored on your computer with your family and friends Your Net2Vu PoD facilitates playing your favorite music in the background while watching a slideshow The Net2Vu Service provides access to a wide variety of videos These videos are available for Rent or for viewing Watch Availability of videos for Rent or for Watch is displayed on the screen when a video is selected A video available for Rent can be downloaded on your Net2Vu PoD for future play whereas Watch allows you to stream and play the video directly on your TV Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 8 Net2Vu The table below lists the availability of videos with their description Allows you to Rent download and store Movies On videos for future play Demand Watch Allows you to play Now streaming videos Allows you to view live Television streaming television channels Allows you to view Internet videos from sites such as Dailymotion BBC etc Internet Video Allows you to access Youtube the YouTube Website Allows you to search Video Search for videos on the Internet Table 1 Availability of Videos Your Net2Vu PoD supports USB flash drives which can be used to play stored media content and also as storage to download rented videos Net2V
41. our personal YouTube account 11 4 1 Adding an Account The Add Account option under Login allows you to add your existing YouTube account to the Net2Vu PoD To add an account follow the steps given below From home page select Internet Video Select YouTube From the options that are displayed select Login Select Add Account The Enter Your User Name screen appears with a soft key pad Using the soft keypad enter the user name Press OK Using the soft keypad enter the Password Select Remember Password on to save the password in the Net2Vu PoD A screen as shown in the following figure appears Navigate to your user name and press OK to access your YouTube account Dm Jm nm Foz Note A maximum of four user account names can be added Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 47 Net2Vu Login Add Account Remove Account eee Figure 201 Login Add Account 11 4 2 Removing an Account The Remove Account option enables you to remove your YouTube user account from the Net2Vu PoD You can add the account back to the Net2Vu PoD if you desire The steps below help you to remove the user accounts that are neither required on the Net2Vu PoD nor valid on the YouTube Website 1 NOOR OD From the home page select Internet Video Select YouTube From the YouTube list select Login Using the navigation key select Remove Account Press OK The Remove Account screen appears displaying the existing user
42. program gives you access to a wide range of Internet content on your TV such as Hulu Netflix Amazon VOD and more Once the PlayOn application is installed on your PC you will be able to access PlayOn content through the Net2Vu PoD Note Certain PlayOn content is not available outside of the United States of America 15 1 Installing PlayOn on a PC To install the PlayOn application on your PC follow the steps given below 1 Using your PC navigate to http www playon tv playon download loc 1 2 Enter your full name and email and click the Download Free Trial button The PlayOn application will be downloaded to your PC 3 Install the PlayOn application Note This download is for a free 14 day trial version of the PlayOn software To continue to use the PlayOn application you will have to subscribe to the service To subscribe to the service you can access the hittp www playon tv purchase webpage on your PC 15 2 Accessing PlayOn Content To access PlayOn content on the Net2Vu PoD follow the steps given below 1 Select Internet Video 2 Select PlayOn Sites 3 Navigate to the site of your choice and select OK 4 Naviagte to the video of your choice and select OK Note The PlayOn application on your PC must be running before you can access PlayOn content on the Net2Vu PoD Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 54 Net2Vu 16 Video Search The Video Search feature enables you to search for videos available on t
43. ready registered then login by entering your username and password If you have not registered then you can click the text stating Register Now or navigate to http 72 20 111 44 net2vu member register php 3 After you have logged in you can add content by first clicking the ADD NEW CHANNEL button on the webpage 4 Onthe Add Channel webpage fill out the information in the form for the content you want to add and click Add The channel will then be added to you re my Net2Vu section 14 2 Viewing Content Added to My Net2Vu To view content that you have added to the My Net2Vu section follow the steps given below 1 From the Home screen select Internet Video 2 Select My Net2Vu 3 Navigate to the channel of your choice and press OK Note You will not be able to access the My Net2Vu section unless you have added content 14 3 Removing Content Added to My Net2Vu To delete content that you have added to the My Net2Vu section follow the steps given below Using your PC navigate to http 72 20 111 44 net2vu Login by entering your username and password Click the MY CHANNELS button on the webpage Navigate to the content that you want to delete and click the red X A popup box will appear confirming that you want to delete the content Click yes The content will then be deleted boah Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 53 Net2Vu 15 PlayOn Sites PlayOn is a software program that runs on your Windows PC This
44. ring a satellite dish or antenna To subscribe to the Net2Vu service you simply need to have access to a broadband connection Your Net2Vu PoD allows you to Access Internet video content via a broadband Internet connection directly on your TV Support for wired or wireless Internet connectivity Direct Access to Popular websites and Live Internet TV channels Watch YouTube videos Easily search for Internet videos using the built in Video Search Engine Share media content from a computer or a NAS device over a network using a Digital Living Network Alliance DLNA compliant Media Server including Windows Media Player WMP Play personal content like music videos and photos stored on any PC on the Local Area Network LAN connection Use a USB flash drive for storage to download rented videos Play personal content directly from a USB flash drive Bookmark a library of your favorite videos Your Net2Vu PoD is capable of connecting directly to the Internet and includes state of the art Digital Rights Management DRM technology Using the DRM technology The Net2Vu PoD ensures full protection of content provided by content providers Apart from the Internet videos your Net2Vu PoD provides access to YouTube the most popular video sharing Website on the Internet YouTube on your Net2Vu PoD enables you to access features such as Most Viewed Most Recent Top Rated and Top Favorites Your Net2Vu PoD enables you to log in to your Y
45. rmats supported by Net2Vu PoD are jpg and jpeg Viewing Slideshows The slideshow viewing option in Home Network enables you to view a slideshow of photos stored in your PC The slideshow can be viewed through various options available under Pictures To view a slideshow follow the steps given below 1 From home page select My Collection Select Home Network and press OK From the list select the option of your choice Select the album which you want to view in the slideshow Select a desired photo to begin the slideshow and press the OK key on the remote Now you can enjoy the slideshow of your photo collection a ebe IN Note Each picture remains on the screen for the duration that is defined under Playback Options in Settings However to move to the next picture before it moves automatically press the Down arrow key To stop the slideshow you need to move to the previous page or the home page since the slideshow automatically resumes once it reaches the last photo in the album Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 40 Net2Vu 9 6 Browse USB Disk The Net2Vu PoD enables media content on your USB flash drive to be viewed on your TV To view the content on a USB flash drive 1 Insert the USB flash drive into one of the USB slots provided on your Net2Vu PoD 2 You will receive a pop up message asking for direct access to these media contents select the YES option to view the media files on the drive 3 If the f
46. rsion 1 0 Page 56 Net2Vu 17 Internet Radio The Internet Radio section allows you to listen to a variety of streaming Internet radio stations The Net2Vu PoD gives you access to a number of different stations streaming various genres of music Figure 256 Internet Radio Stations 17 1 Listen to an Internet Radio Station To listen to a station using the Internet Radio option follow the steps given below 1 From the home page select Internet Radio 2 Select the genre of your choice and press OK 3 Select the station of your choice and press OK The station will begin to play Note The station will continue to play after you exit the Now Playing screen The station will stop when you select another media item such as a video or TV channel To stop the station manually press the STOP button on the remote Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 57 Net2Vu 18 Browsing the Internet The Net2Vu PoD also has the ability to browse the Internet using the built in Internet Web Browser Users can access their favorite websites email and more on their televisions Note To use the built in browser users must have the Net2Vu QWERTY remote or a USB keyboard plugged into a USB port on the Net2Vu PoD Figure 267 Internet Services Page 18 1 Browsing the Internet Using the QWERTY Remote To browse the Internet using the QWERTY remote press the Internet Services button This will access the Net2Vu Internet Services page contain
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48. s on the YouTube Website The videos are grouped under relevant Top Favorites categories The listed video displays the title duration of the video number of views rating on 5 counts and the source of the video The list is in a descending order with the top favorite video placed on the top of the list Top Rated lists videos that have received top ratings by the users The videos are available in various categories This option enables you to search a video among the YouTube s Top Rated The listed video displays the title duration of the video number of views Top Halse rating on 5 counts and the source of the video The selected video displays the statistics for number of views and rating on the right side of the UI The list is in the descending order with the top rated video placed on top of the list Channels Channels allows you to view videos from a variety of popular Youtube channels Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 43 Net2Vu Select Country allows you to choose your region and view different pelea Conny videos based on your region Table 12 Video Features 11 1 To Play a Video from Video Options To play a video from any of the video features follow the steps given below 1 2 3 Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 From home page select Internet Video Select YouTube From the YouTube list select the option of your choice Example From the YouTube list select Most Vie
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50. t2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 17 Net2Vu 4 2 Net2Vu PoD Remote Control 4 2 1 Standard Remote Control This section explains the functions of the keys on the remote control Each key on the remote control has an associated image for quick recognition and ease of use Note As of June 17 2010 the Standard Net2Vu Remote Control has been discontinued 10 12 Figure 6 Net2Vu PoD Remote Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 18 Functions of each Net2Vu PoD Remote keys are explained in the table given below Key No Remote Key Name Functions Switch on off the Net2Vu PoD You can 1 Power power cycle the PoD by pressing this button for 8 seconds 2 Home Return to home page 3 OK Select Key Select an option or a media title 4 5 UP Down Navigate up or down on the screen 6 7 Left Right Navigate to the left or right on the screen Returns to the previously displayed 8 Back screen To go to the Home page keep this key pressed for a few seconds 9 10 VOLUME Increase decrease the volume Playback options Navigate to previous next video fast forward 14 INFO rewind pause play zoom in zoom out for the currently playing media title Also provides information about the selected media title 12 MUTE Enable disable the sound 13 STOP Stop the current activity 14 MENU Display menu options for the current screen Used to zoom in zoom out in playback
51. tinue press OK 5 Select Watch now and press OK A screen will be displayed confirming that you want to Rent the movie Select Yes and press OK P Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 31 Net2Vu Note The Details Page that is displayed provides information about the video to be streamed Use the Page Down or the Page Up buttons on the screen to read the summary if it exceeds more than the available screen space You can also use the Page Up and Page Down buttons on the remote to read the summary Lara Croft Tomb Raider Lara Croft Tomb Raider Duration 1 hr 40 min Angelina Jolie Action Adventure Fantasy Release Date 15 June 2001 USA Video game adventurer comes to life in a movie where she races against time and villains to recover powerful ancient artifacts Figure 166 Movie Details Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 32 9 Net2Vu My Collection My Collection lists videos that you have recently viewed bookmarked downloaded or rented through your Net2Vu PoD The videos listed are in the descending order with the last accessed or bookmarked video appearing at the top of the list The options in My Collection are listed below My Channels My Bookmarks Recently Played Rented Movies Home Network Browse USB Disk 9 1 My Channels My Channels allows you to create a personalized playlist of your favourite channels for easy navigation and viewing 9 1 1 Adding Channels to My Channels You can a
52. u PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 9 Net2Vu 1 2 Document Conventions The document conventions used in this user manual are as listed below gt Important information is given under note Example Note Power off the Net2Vu PoD while connecting it to TV gt The keys on the remote as well as all menu options that appear on the Net2Vu PoD screen are written in bold font Example Press the INFO key on the remote to get the progress bar Example 2 From home page select Channels gt The messages that appear on the TV while using the Net2Vu Pot are written in bold font Example A Not ready to watch message appears along with the video title if a video is yet to be downloaded gt Hyperlink is highlighted with underlined blue text Example To know more about Soft keypad refer to section 5 3 Net2Vu PoD User Guide version 1 0 Page 10 Net2Vu 2 The Complete Net2Vu Package Before installing the Net2Vu PoD ensure that you have received all the supplied accessories listed below If any item is damaged or missing kindly contact place of purchase immediately The following table displays accessories supplied by default when you buy a Net2Vu PoD Supplied Accessories Accessory Description Yr Printed copy of the Net2Vu Easy Setup Guide CE Net2Vu PoD R Net2Vu PoD Power Adaptor a Ethernet Cable X RCA analog composite Cable Net2Vu PoD QWERTY Remote HDMI Cable Net2Vu U
53. wed Select the video from the list Press OK to view the video Page 44 11 2 YouTube Playback The Video Playback option allows you to play a YouTube video at your convenience To view the playback options while watching a video press INFO on the remote To know more about playback options refer section 5 2 11 2 1 YouTube Playback Menu Options During YouTube video playback press the MENU button on the remote to perform the following tasks Options Description Related Videos Displays list of related videos on a video listing page The video options on the Related Videos page are Bookmark this video Home and Search Bookmark this Video Bookmarks and lists the video under Bookmarks in My Collection for future viewing Add to Favorites Adds the video to your list of favorite Youtube videos Rate this Video Enables you to rate the selected video Flag As Inappropriate Enables you to flag those videos that do not belong to the listed category Table 13 YouTube Playback Menu Options Net2Vu NOTE These options will only be available when you login to your personal YouTube account 11 3 Searching for YouTube Videos This option enables you to search for a specific video on the YouTube Website You can use this option when you want to watch a YouTube video of your choice It lists videos that match the string of characters entered in the search box 11 3 1 To S

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