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1. 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Q Do I have to connect my DVR to a telephone or other data source A The DVR gets all the information it needs from your cable signal so that s the only connection required In some cable systems a phone connection may be necessary Check with your local cable company to confirm Q Can I adjust the quality of the video recording to conserve hard disk space A No The DVR records at a pre set level to ensure consistent results Q Can my cable operator or another company track what I record with my DVR A No What you choose to record with the DVR is confidential Controlling Live TV Q How long can I pause live TV A You can pause up to 90 minutes of standard programming less with HD programming Q How far back can I rewind live TV A You can rewind up to two hours of standard TV programming as long as you were tuned to the same channel Q How do I use Instant Replay A If your remote control is equipped with a REPLAY button press it to instantly replay the last 15 seconds of the program If there is no REPLAY button use the PAGE button on your remote Q If Pm watching a program in progress and want to record it can record from the beginning A If you just tuned to the program the DVR begins recording from the point where you pressed record on your remote If you have been watching the program from the beginning and have not changed channels without usi
2. to move forward Press it up to 4 times to increase FF speed On the 5th press the program resumes normal play You can only Fast Forward up to the point of live broadcast Slow Motion Use Slow Motion to access slow forward and slow rewind perfect when watching sporting events To activate press Pause QD then Fast Forward or Pause Gp then Rewind Press Play to resume regular program speed 28 Pause capacity depends on video format less than two hours for HD programming O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 30 4 6 10 12 28 03 PM Instant Replay With Instant Replay you can replay the last 15 seconds of a program Press Replay Q or Page J on the remote Press repeatedly to continue skipping back in 15 second increments Return to Live TV When you pause or rewind a live program the program continues to broadcast in real time To return to live show press the Live button or VJ on your remote SWAP Between Two Programs If your DVR has two tuners it can buffer temporarily record two programs at the same time one on each tuner The SWAP feature allows you toggle back and forth between two live shows while giving you control of both If you change channels any other way than using the SWAP button you will lose the buffer recording While tuned to a program press SWAP on your remote to change tuners Select a second program by changing channels or using the guide Press SW
3. O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 47 4 6 10 12 28 59 PM frequently asked questions 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 DVR Dual Tuner Recording Features Q How many tuners does my DVR have A Most DVRs have two tuners This feature allows you to record two channels at the same time record one channel while watching another or record two programs and watch a 3rd program from your DVR recordings library Note some DVRs are equipped with only a single tuner See the Single Tuner FAQ section for more information Q What is DVR Clipping A If there is a recording overlap when both tuners are in use i Guide will clip the beginning of the program See the DVR section in this manual for a review of DVR Clipping Q Can I record or watch two programs at the same time A Yes you can use the SWAP button on your remote to change from one tuner to the other Q Can the DVR play back a High Definition recording while another HD program is being recorded A Yes In fact you can record two programs at once while watching a previously recorded program from the hard drive for both HD and regular programming Q Are there separate buttons for each tuner How do you make the Dual Tuner DVR record two programs at once A i Guide can record two different programs listed with overlapping times by pressing the Record button by manually scheduling the recordings or by setting future recordings from Pro
4. Screen Saver A Screen Saver can be activated on your TV screen Once the Screen Saver is set to On it will automatically engage if a guide screen is displayed for longer than the set activation time The default is set to On e From the Setup Menu select Screen Saver to change the settings e The activation time is between 1 15 minutes Turn screen saver onioft Petear io cnenge setningen Soren Saver Activation Time Parental Controls and Purchase PINs Setup Your Parental Controls PIN allows you to restrict CABLE 703pm ee viewing of programs Your Purchase PIN is used to n restrict pay programming purchases Once you have EAE setup your PINs you can return to Parental Controls Setup to set up your program Locks as reviewed in the Parental Controls section To clear enter current Lochs FING Enter mnow Purchape FIN Use the 4 gt amp buttons to make your selections ma and then press OK Select to confirm each setting SPOTE IE lla aye ATRA afl programs unite ratings and tities fe ratare i Yer Guide Colors if available Select to change the color scheme of i Guide Screen Position Setup To alter your screen position e From the Setup Menu select Screen Position Setup to adjust the screen position e Use the 4 gt amp buttons on your remote until the display arrows are centered on the screen DVR Setup Sen anaemia ee a Select DVR Setup to manage sre DVR Folders aes erate e Live Program Extension 3
5. e DVR Clippings DVR Folcers Live Program hy otice DYR Cippinge The default setting is On for these options See the DVR section for complete information about these settings 19 O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 21 4 6 10 12 27 13 PM digital pay per view i Guide makes ordering and watching Pay Per View PPV programs easy Order Pay Per View From the Main Menu and Quick Menu select PPV to go to the PPV Menu Then select any of the PPV options to see programs available in a variety of categories When you find a program of interest highlight the title and press OK Select for the information screen Go back to the previous screen digital pay per view Order the program or cancel an ordered program Set Recording Timers Requires separate VCR Setup or use of Digital Video Recorder Place a Lock on the program to restrict viewing O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 22 Guide Symbols to Know PPV Information Screens DIGIT CA ELE 70pm GAND Te Brose Ua S03 ih PRY ron Py Lith Vaan J Oni ar eer PE me mT PP N far Pay Per View By Tile Falura to Lamech Lucky Plumer Slevin Sia EAEE aa The THER pri nestling Hall Pint Bir dite tle for Vandattia Ahio Thee Liat Sand DIGITAL CABLE ii pm GUDE The Break Up Pep Th HOR ieee 5 59 f lanes Vince Vaughn Denniter Aniston 006 Hean wp it hard to do it s even harder when you ve stop
6. Dricriptive Video Service Audio ist pist Dptimal Sere Descriptive Video Services DVS Descriptive Video Service DVS is an alternative audio channel which makes television more accessible to the visually impaired by providing narrated descriptions of key visual elements within a program such as actions subtitles scene changes graphics and body language Default setting is Off Audio Output Choose if the audio output goes to your TV or to your stereo e TV Speaker default setting e Select Advanced to change the settings for Compression and Stereo Output Optimal Stereo e No Volume is unchanged from the current setting e Yes Volume is automatically adjusted to the optimal level Text Language Setup Access the Text Language Setup from the Setup san iy 1 039m MA Menu to independently select language setting for the ances menu text The default setting is English in most cases Fetan AE a ie Change the default language to English Spanish English US a Canadian English or Canadian French ss English U5 ae Engin Canadal Espa ol Pancas i From the Setup Menu select Text Language Setup Choose the preferred language for the on screen menus within i Guide Select Yes to confirm Note Changing the language can take several minutes During this time listings are not accessible 1 8 For Canadian cable providers only O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 20 4 6 10 12 27 12 PM
7. The on screen indicator will tell you at what speed you are controlling playback Q Can I set the DVR to skip commercials as it is recording A No You can only fast forward through commercials if you re watching a recorded program Q Do Parental Controls work with DVR A Yes Parental Controls restrict viewing of recorded programs If you schedule a recording for a program you have Locked the program will be recorded however audio is muted and no video will appear while the program is recording A restricted notice remains on screen allowing you to enter your PIN to view the program during the recording Once the program has been recorded you can saccess it from My Recordings Just enter your PIN to view Note You can also set Parental Controls on recorded programs Use the LOCK button on your remote or Lock Icon from My Recordings or from Recorded Program Information screen Q How many hours of programming can I store on my DVR What is the hard drive capacity A The recording capacity depends on the video format that is being recorded Your Dual Tuner DVR can record up to 90 hours of standard definition programming or up to jna 20 hours of high definition programming The hard drive capacity on many DVRs is120GB questions See Manage Your Personal Video Library section in this manual for more information O9ROV11204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 45 4 6 10 12 28 59 PM frequently asked questions 34 35
8. Audio Setup Text Language Setup Screen Saver Parental Controls and Purchase PINs Setup Guide Colors Screen Position Setup DVR Setup digital pay per view Order Pay Per View PPV Information Screens Order Pay Per View By Phone Order Pay Per View Packages I GS I 2 ODDDOQ WDWOONNDOOAT1A0A0GH A N a h h ee ee ee oe I al md 12 14 O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 5 Cancel a Pay Per View Order Pay Per View Notices Pay Per View Program Started Pay Per View Order Conflict Pay Per View Program Missed Adult Programming on demand Access On Demand On Demand Action Icons Watch On Demand Programs Order On Demand Programs Order From the On Demand Preview Banner Expiring Programs Display Status Bar On Demand Packages hdtv digital video recorder dvr Control Live TV Playback Controls Remote Control Arrow Buttons Status Bar Pause Rewind Fast Forward Slow Motion Instant Replay Return to Live TV SWAP Between Two Programs Recording Programs One touch Recording From Program Information Manual Recording Record Two Programs at Once Two Recordings Are in Progress Overlay Manage Schedule Conflicts Search and Record Actor Director Search Keyword Search Saving Searches Recording Series Modify Series Modify the Series Priority List Manage Series Priorities Manage Series Priority List View Recorded Programs Recorded Program Information Screens Future Recordings View List of
9. HD service 26 You must have HD equipment to view HD programming O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 28 4 6 10 12 27 41 PM digital video recorder dvr Pause live television Rewind and replay programs so you don t miss a beat Imagine coming home to your own personal library of television programs movies and sports that you can watch whenever it s convenient for you It s TV on your schedule Record up to 90 hours of your favorite programs and view them as many times as you want whenever you want Control Live TV With a Digital Video Recorder DVR from your cable provider you have the opportunity to control live TV When you tune to a channel the DVR automatically begins making a temporary recording of the program Once the temporary recording begins you can Pause Rewind and Fast Forward through the recording Your DVR will record up to two hours of Live TV The live TV recording is not permanent unless you save it to the DVR s hard drive For live TV recordings the temporary recording will be erased if you e Turn off the DVR e Change channels e Watch more than 2 hours of the same channel after 2 hours the DVR will buffer only the most recent 2 hours Play These buttons function like VCR controls Plus you have new DVR control features like Instant Replay and SWAP Playback Controls You can play back your video recordings using atop the Video Control Buttons Replay Rewind Fast Fo
10. Locks feature If you have already set up a PIN enter your number See Setup Section for more information on how to set up PINs DIGITAL 03pm j DIGITAL npipm 4 CABLE gube n CABLE cube The Wire E The Wire othe T F j 1 Oy 301 HAO j LOCE OPTIONS ENTER LOCKS PIN Select to lack of unlack Picart enter your 4 digit Locks Pili a Lock this Channel G Liooctk this Tithe Cai J lornme Draena a Lork this Rating baie oo W A oO Confirm these Lacks Sat hocks for tithe channel or rating ie Ee eh he ri mt PIN Setup Lock Options 1 2 Not supported on all remotes O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 14 4 6 10 12 26 53 PM The Parental Controls feature also provides you the opportunity to lock programs and movies by ratings and content From the Parental Controls Button on the Main Menu filter your locks by Movie Rating TV Rating TV Content Channel Title or Service Under TV Content you can lock the level of explicit content based on your viewing preferences for Violence Language Sexual Situations and Suggestive Dialogue Select Movie Ratings or TV Ratings to block content by rating The guide will automatically lock that rating and the more restrictive ratings For example when you lock PG 13 movies with R NC 17 and Adult ratings will also be locked MOVIE RATINGS TV RATINGS i z mn IN l O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 15 DIGITAL C
11. Scheduled Recordings Manage Your Recordings DVR Setup DVR Folders Live Program Notice Default On DVR Clipping Manage Series Priorities DVR Cleanup DVR History Modify Recording Options From Listings Recording Notices Recording Starting Notice Changing Channels While Recording Recording Low and Full Notices frequently asked questions table of contents 4 6 10 12 26 20 PM basic navigation tips In i Guide yellow is the highlight color To navigate the guide use the arrows on your remote control The highlight appears on screen to indicate your current selection Press 4 gt amp buttons on your remote to move the highlight Press OK Select to confirm your selection Press EXIT on your remote to return to watching TV ON DEMAND Direct access to On Demand where available ae REPLAY pe Replay last 15 seconds of a recorded program or live TV with DVR DAY While in TV Listings jump ahead or back 24 hours LOCK While watching TV go directly to LOCKS option PAGE UP DOWN Scroll to the next or previous page of listings OK Select Select a highlighted item or while watching TV press to display Mini Guide GUIDE Toggle between Listings by Time and Listing by Channel EXIT Return to watching television NUMBERS Press channel numbers then OK Select to tune to a channel O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 6 Note Remote pictured may not reflect your actua
12. Setup II S reen Position Setup 8 AxA Renan this Favorites List Text Language Setup J 15 O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 17 4 6 10 12 27 00 PM Access Favorites Lists e While watching TV press the FAV button to skip to your next Favorite channel on the current list e From TV Listings or Mini Guide press the FAV button to bring up a filtered guide of the channels in your last accessed list Press FAV button again to scroll through all of your Favorites Lists the guide will have a tab with each list s name SOPs j oe e From the Quick Menu select the EJ to bring up i eoHGTY F50p your Favorites Lists If you have not yet set up Tumming 9 A Dated Living Room Into a Space That T any Favorites simply follow the on screen the Owners Personalities 2003 Designer Genevieve prompts to begin a new list DIGITAL CABLE Dalpge Fret tall EF der pafa Hinard ot Penneylvan i Action New My Marie ik Earl Roa spati TE Millian Dillar Raby Bryant Gurl J Litthe Drummer Little Drummer aau panpin AM fhe ay fhe vial F AUHEN E Take charge of yow TV viewing wish PARENTAL CONTROLE Add or Delete Channels to Favorites Lists e From the Quick Menu select the KJ Icon e Select the Favorites List you want to edit e Select the EJ Icon to add or remove favorite channels e You can also rename delete or Lock your Favorites list e Highlight a channel in the listings and press OK Select or FA
13. displayed information is incorrect A Although i Guide checks all data thoroughly before it is sent to your home programmers do sometimes change their schedules at the last minute without notification Please report erroneous data to your cable company 72 Q What happens to my DVR recordings if my digital cable box temporarily loses power A All recordings that were saved prior to the power loss are preserved as well as future recording schedules You miss only the recordings in progress while the power was out Note If you experience continued problems with your cable box remote control or interactive program guide please contact your local cable company frequently asked questions 48 O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 50 4 6 10 12 29 00 PM O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 51 4 6 10 12 29 00 PM gt powered by r ro 4 A28 O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 52 4 6 10 12 29 00 PM
14. program e Press RECORD to set up the second recording 30 O9ROV11204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 32 4 6 10 12 28 20 PM Two Recordings Are in Progress Overlay When two programs are recording simultaneously and you change channels an overlay will appear Follow the on screen prompts e Swap to view your other recording PEO eran erent e Continue recording don t change channel aa delact a Hiade Gane e Stop recording change channel this appears l when 2 recordings in progress and want to tune A ia Re rate ne cute eee to another channel Continue recording dont change channel amp Stop recarding change channel Manage Schedule Conflicts If you schedule more than two recordings for the same time you will see a Scheduling Conflict EE CHEDULING CONFUT screen that allows you to choose between a Ainesee otal T Breil maa previously set recording and the new recording that is erat conflicting Individual recordings always take priority The Simpsons over series recordings when there are scheduling Previously set events conflicts In case of a scheduling conflict between eee two series programs additional icons will appear at the bottom of the Scheduling Conflict screen to help you determine which program to record Search and Record Expanded search and record capabilities make it easy to find your favorite shows celebrities or even subject on TV and schedule auto recordings based on your search criteria Acto
15. second time to see a longer description and additional details such as actor rating release year category and run time Action Icons From the program information screen use the Action Icons to set a Reminder or Recording or designate a Favorite among other options Use 4 gt a buttons to highlight each icon and see the on screen description Guide Symbols to Know Action Icons Go back to the previous screen Watch this channel or program Record Change Recording Options i O DVR C2 Save the channel in your Favorites list A Set or cancel a Reminder for A Place a lock on the program to this program restrict viewing See all the times the program will a Order PPV On Demand and other be airing pay services Menu selections vary depending on services offered by your cable provider O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 9 4 6 10 12 26 35 PM Reminders You can set Reminders so you don t miss shows you want to watch The Wire mapi a0 7 HA DIGITAL 7 03pm CABLE g That s Got Ha Gian Meva AG Daniel tirni to Freaman to re ooen the maj r dreg unit freamons Gicovery in the vacant hoses ponds shivers hraugh Setting Reminders From the Program Info screen highlight the A SA ne NAE imme rT E aloi Feta icon and press OK Select Follow the on screen prompts to confirm the Reminder or Reminder rye ov a Settings Set or Cancel a Reminder Reminder Settings Customize the frequency and timings for NE a
16. ABLE 7 03pm w fi Parental Controls Content Lath Setup Select the content you wishito iota i Mave Rating Locks bi Corvice lbocks TY Rating Locks i Hide Titles TH Content Locks Mazter Locks i Chanel Livchs E PiMs Setup d Tithe Locks DIGITAL w CABLE PRE ia hi Content Lacks Seti Violence Lock onuniock degree of explichiness role Language T Sexual Satiuatlornes i Suggettive Dialogue J DIGITAL CABLE napa D A Rating Locks Setup G General audionoes i Preece Oe Select te lack or unlack Movir Ratings Bast ee Ss Sta a Fae General audience Parental qubtance aigg e ted Parents strongly cautioned Restricted z M ome 17 200 uher Adult audiences anky 13 4 6 10 12 26 54 PM DIGITAL 7 03pm CABLE Yipo On Gemiand i Sect to lock of unloack Accert to Grell IN are AN k iHi serite Parental Control settings include On Demand programming To block all access to On Demand fA Service Locks select Service Locks from the Parental Controls aioe fa Menu To view programs and channels you have locked Oe enter your PIN when prompted Locks will automatically ake be restored when you tune away from the channel or gt CLLD turn your set top box off Essence of Emeril 69 FOO 9 7 03pm FaH SEN Famili 2006 Family recipes are featured Included DIGITAL N CABLE 1 03pm GUE fAawter Locks Remi all echt i IO iCal KS POP AFRO era EERE Temporarily op
17. AP again to toggle between the two programs When recording two programs at the same time on screen prompts will ask if you wish to swap tuners Select your desired recording preference FPEM Recording Programs DIGITAL CABLE 7 03pm GUIDE i Guide makes it easy to schedule recordings on deena ee ta your DVR and build your own personal library aonga aad en You can record programs in several ways fai diS 7006 rate e One touch right from the on your remote ee e From any Program Info screen e Set a manual recording ea The Murany 5 La Order fetum American Hot od Whose Line it lt Anyway PASI Casper Meri wendy bhe Change of yam TV viewing wah PARENTAL CONTAOLS One touch Recording Press the RECORD on your remote any time while you re watching a program to begin recording From the Listings grid just highlight the show you want to record and press the record button on your remote 29 Not all remotes have Replay and Live buttons O9ROVI11204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 31 4 6 10 12 28 14 PM From Program Information From any Program Information screen highlight Be ABLE the button and press OK Select to schedule rhe wire a recording Follow the on screen prompts for MERI additional recording options That s Got His Ovan New 2006 Ganiel turns to Freamon t re open then ri Bj rin wm Pitino g dicavery in fhe vacant hiures sends shivers throigh the chain of comman fubbles plans
18. O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 3 welcom Introducing the interactive program guide from Rovi and your cable system i Guide is intuitive intelligent and inspiring It unlocks a world of greater choice convenience and control so you can fully enjoy your digital cable entertainment experience With Digital Cable you have more programming choices than ever before And with i Guide you can effortlessly find your favorite shows and stars on TV you re in control With 90 minutes of program listings at a glance you ll find i Guide easy to use and navigate The Quick Menu allows you to move easily to the programming and information you want You ll be able to easily set Recordings Reminders Favorites and Parental Controls Use Mini Guide to browse future listings while you continue to enjoy watching TV This manual provides you with the detailed information about important features in i Guide SO you can get started enjoying your digital cable experience powered by 4 OVI 4 6 10 12 26 19 PM O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 3 welcom Introducing the interactive program guide from Rovi and your cable system i Guide is intuitive intelligent and inspiring It unlocks a world of greater choice convenience and control so you can fully enjoy your digital cable entertainment experience With Digital Cable you have more programming choices than ever before And with i Guide y
19. Select or INFO You can also select Series Recordings to see a list of just scheduled series O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 39 DIGITAL CABLE Fr EMG Ginn barit Wow dipping sauce roasted garlic soup with goat cheose Croutons demiri po boy AEG Mighty News TENSI at oop a mimm i or cet fe mak far deletion Fou Fico ow Ba ee f Terres ie F Ricordid Ai eh at ip Jit ialinl ee i rami hu 9 1 a 7a os briri Gey a usi moe E E l y 2004 Garlic infuse d garlic flakes gt Ede em from OVA hHietory DIGITAL CABLE Diet Songer F203 pr guie 13 FOS F Balp Er Eppie Jiz Amigos io canei In opcode that ec Mange A Future Recordings L E pea aE OE The ts Simpsons 8 00 A lost Ouentes de Mia midis on B Op The Air Up There __ 00p CELES 1000p High Fidelity EIET christmas vacation the diay evis BERT d oil and ahii IM pcan Dime aed a ae r oS to oy Baw i ifs BP alten te BE TN Ba Why pe eee Dae j Giro d M Man 17 Clipped dipped 37 4 6 10 12 28 47 PM Select E from the Program Information Screen DIGITAL Select to change the Recording Options or select CABLE E3 to delete this program from your list of Future The Office Recordings jj Hiatt i sihidiuled te be Reeordod Use the 4 gt buttons on your remote to change Ajenda ed de ate the Recording Options Cheneula is Aa This chanel orh Start Recording Gi
20. V to add to your favorites a Icon will appear Or to remove the channel press OK Select or FAV and they will be removed e Press the Icon to confirm your Favorites channel settings DIGITAL DIGITAL CABLE ii i CABLE tiie Livia i liri FI if Birks Covina iras ii ny inn ihe an GF t Eog wart oe bee fine uy yee 16 O9ROV11204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 18 4 6 10 12 27 05 PM setup From the Setup Menu you can activate and customize certain i Guide features such as the Flip Bar Parental Control options Cable Box settings Audio settings Languages and more Guide Setup e i DIGITAL hOipm p e Flip Bar Position Flip Bar can appear on top CABLE om or bottom of screen default is bottom A Guide Setup Alp Birgor e Flip Bar Timeout Flip Bar will stay on your cate clin Fle PROP EEA screen from 2 to 15 seconds default is 3 seconds Smm e Channel Entry Yes automatically tunes to a channel after 2 seconds when entering channel number from your remote default is Yes No you must enter 3 digits or press OK Select when entering channel number from your remote e Reminder Time Adjust the amount of time the Reminder Notice will appear before the start Alip Bar position of a program from 1 15 minutes default is Dern one minute CABLE e Grid Cell Height Adjust the listings grid for A Guide setup single or double height grid display Sot tho Mini aule eo height rari Ree C
21. am such as sports peep a laa or awards shows You can choose to extend the Extend recording 4 SSE P recording time of live programs in the event the Record with extended time program runs longer than scheduled EEA Record as planned do not extend DVR Clipping i Guide provides a feature to accommodate recording DE 7 01pm A two overlapping programs With DVR Clipping The Simmon 41 FOX 7 Mp ee E l ci PETET En BE acA rp In n episode hog sens Marge i Guide will automatically clip the beginning of a program if there is a recording overlap when both tuners are in use For example while watching live DWR Future Recordings lA TV a scheduled recorded program ends at 9 05 23009 The Simpsons r but your second recorded program is scheduled to E oyr begin at 9 00 the second program will be clipped zoo TT eee so that your first program is recorded in full Clipping ET Hich Fidekty a happens when both tuners are in use during the 1130p Perec een recording time If this occurs a clipped notice will appear next to those programs in the My Recordings listings Manage Series Priorities CABLE 703m OA From the DVR Menu select Series Recordings to Use the Page keys on yourremote view a list of Series and Keyword Series Use the SATA TORE PH ARa ela up down arrows on your remote to highlight do cenot Eg conic pet Senes Priorities a series If you want to change priority of a series Lae use th
22. ard and High Definition programs which are automatically interpreted by the DVR Recording HD programs will take more storage space on your DVR However you must have HD equipment Q I have a home theater system Can I record a program in Dolby Digital 5 1 on my DVR A As long as the program is being broadcast in Dolby Digital audio the DVR will record the digital audio A Dolby Digital indicator will appear on the Flip Bar and Program Information screen for programs that provide it Q What is the picture quality of recorded programs A The DVR records programs in the same quality in which they are broadcast For example programs broadcast in HDTV format are recorded in HDTV quality if your DVR is connected to a HDTV Broadcast quality may vary Q Can I record Digital Music channels A Yes You can record and playback Digital Music However the playback controls Pause FF and REW are not functional for recorded digital music Q Can I record On Demand OND programs A On Demand cannot be recorded with the DVR Q How much High Definition programming can I save versus standard definition programming A You can record up to 90 hours of standard digital TV or up to 20 hours of HDTV depending on the transmission bit rate Recording times may vary Q Can I increase the rewind and fast forward speed A Yes Your DVR will control rewind and fast forward at four speeds each Just press the REW or FF buttons up to four times
23. ation your access oo o TLE cable Listings By Channel Press GUIDE two times to view Listings By Channel and use the 4 gt buttons to see listings for the next channel in the line up Use lt v buttons to navigate Navigate Program Listings DIGITAL 7 03pm You can use the amp w and 4 P buttons on your CABLE em oe remote to quickly navigate the listings screens Dear Genevieve oHG 7 8p ho up to 14 days in advance Press OK Select to Turning Dated Living Room tune to that channel or INFO for more information LNs era Tai TREE A Ric Thu 4 aT 0p rth Listings are color coded to identify types of programs Blue Regular programs _ Purple Movies ee ee ee pte ch aera ad Pregame News College Football Green Sports ESPN Gametime al Light Blue Kids programs with PANENTAG cowTacea U For faster searching e Use the PAGE buttons to view listings a page at a time e Press and hold or 4 P to rapidly move ahead in time or through the channel lineup e Press the DAY buttons to advance ahead a day at a time O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 7 4 6 10 12 26 28 PM Quick Menu The Quick Menu provides shortcuts directly to the key features of i Guide and digital cable service Press the MENU button one time and the Quick Menu will appear over any video or guide screen Press the 4 buttons on the remote to continuously move through the icons Quick Menu Lao on Tw Oo Sj aes TY Gut
24. be get revenge an Ais nemesis Onna orchestrates a map lenis Crime amal DFJ a0 0 A Sct or Gaincel a Recording Manual Recording You can set a Manual Recording for specific time or channel e Select DVR from the Quick Menu or Main Menu or My DVR button on your remote e Select Set a Recording e Select start and end times and day then press Confirm e Select channel to record from channel list Confirm e Select Record to confirm settings or select fei terre cat tas oc ea E Recording Options amp Y for additional options DIGITAL CABLE Start Hiecondenay ii End Recording Af Day to Record Record Two Programs at Once A Dual Tuner DVR allows you to set recordings for two different programs that air at the same time While recording two programs you can watch and control either program up to the point of live TV by using the SWAP button on your remote AEQCOAGING STARTER This program is nee Deena recorded While Watching a Show Currently Airing uuy e Press RECORD to record the program you AT Aig Dear Genevieve 69 HGN are watching ris CER J Press SWAP to switch to the other tu ner Turning a Dated Lwing Room into a Space That Reflects and find the second program you want to record e Press RECORD when you locate the second program you want to record From the Guide e Highlight a program you want to record from any listings screen e Press RECORD to set up the first recording e Highlight the second
25. d 34 march by aero i i p j Tpm BAA ft Furr esti ie mE GEW De animal Pre Save Search Ei cud A Il About A Ae Auto Record aute i JE Degs in Canada Tape an YOUR SEARCH HAS BEEN SAVED To view tho caved cearch again selec the Saved Scarcdhes bution on the Search Menu Amanna F iso earnest E Amazing Gr me P Amazing R EA Stare Amb Ala ance iar Carre ayy N La Talipm GUD DJA FAM AM tury COM Bil Am varing Facts TLE 4A 05 EDIE Amaring Gri ace DE Win Save a Search cp Amazing Ra re All Stars HEG ats FAM aid SPIKE ym CO Record J asal beis hiina Asal iit ush Baby 7 03pm gu SERIES RECORDING SETTINGS Record Oniy merw F BPE da d an BT ave unii 4 E Space is needed DL Recom 4 This channel only P Sawe C Onume EDL Save until TE n me db Record Series with these settings amp Doni record this series 4 6 10 12 28 25 PM Your Series Recordings will appear in the My Recordings list with the show title as its label Pal CABLE GU Multiple recordings of the same show will have the uve the kage kerten yourrenoa same label and will be listed beginning with the sith a higher prisnty is mare likely io recond i a conflict occa most recent recordings first as default To change your view use the 4 gt buttons on your remote to View By Date View By Channel or View By Title You may also modify the priority assigned to a series using the Series P
26. e You can press INFO for more information on each category Select a music format and enjoy the music Local Weather Get accurate up to date local weather conditions and a 3 day forecast From the Main Menu highlight Local Weather and press OK Select Use the down arrow button to see a detailed local weather forecast Note Weather service not available for all locations Messages Messages may be sent occasionally by your cable company to announce new services special promotions or other information If you have a Message an envelope indicator will appear in the upper left corner on guide screens and a red light will appear on your set top box From the Main Menu select Messages highlight the desired Message and press OK Select to read DIGITAL DIGITAL fa x CABLE CABLE fa 7 Ol prs GUm Free Preview Wrogeent Enjoy allo your Premium Crannecs forret Thiet holiday werkord only to heir Loe clday WEEE only Z Sad m rupee Pbesiade Cr D i 70 Date taal aod ed sE Etura to thio prervioud screen Digital Music may not be available on all menu configurations O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 13 Enpoy allaf your Premium Channels for free This DIGITAL CABLE iOS pen Gace Bho niatiwd RECE 414 BAC Decorar UP iy artiste ceo aire adandan dad ae trends Ja Digia Pett MAME Alternative memc Electronica Unsensored aa Mc ml Ault Albernatee o asme Be DIGITAL 70 T
27. e DVR Clipping The default setting is On for these options You can also access DVR setup from the Setup Menu Menu label may vary Recording HD programming requires a DVR connection to an HD television O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 37 DIGITAL Ty CABLE Taip ADE WR DYA Meni OVR Mi y Record ngs Litt omy OVE Tecorcinpe DYR Cleamia Febe ecards DER Histery St a Reconhng OVA Setup senc Heoordings DIGITAL D LA CABLE 0ipm GUE Mhe Sarita 11 POA 7 F 30p eo Barstehe 172 Rari got to cmm In aap oedie thot ser Migmi PA Future Reterdings 7005 The Sime ani 730p ELIGE J Gancing with the Stars p hrauma 1000p Col Miama DIGITAL CABLE 257 pm GA OVR Setup DER FETE Goln recom ingedogeiier EE drk aire June Sor ley OVA Folders nar Program Potion DOVE Clipping 35 4 6 10 12 28 40 PM DIGITAL 7alipm UEH CABLE i DVR Folders DVR Folders help you keep recorded series organized and help you scroll through your recordings quickly aS Ker EANAN DVR Folders automatically group like titles into House folders Highlight the DVR Folders to open and Los Puentes de Madison scroll down to select a specific episode to watch Press LAST to return to your recordings list E Des or Ne Beal 3 Christmas Vacation Live Program Notice Default On The notice overlay will appear when a DVR recording You may extend this recording in case the is scheduled for a live progr
28. e dbout this package Back De ie Cnet bee ttle hace Eb tee og Bld D0 ceed ol Cancel a Pay Per View Order To cancel a PPV order before the program starts e Select the ordered program in any of the listings menus there will be a sign in the Instant ARE Information e From the information screen select the Icon and follow the prompts to cancel the order Tour gidir had been canceled digital pay per view Note In some cable systems your order will automatically be canceled if you do not tune to the program In systems that use phone ordering you will need to call in your cancellation Please check with your cable provider for the correct PPV cancellation procedure O9ROV11204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 23 4 6 10 12 27 20 PM The On Demand Menu displays a variety of programming categories Use the 4 gt amp v buttons on your remote to select a category and press OK Select to access listings for the category or press access sub category menus Select a title by pressing OK Select or INFO to access detailed information including program length cost rating and description Use the Icon from the On Demand preview banner to easily purchase while watching the preview e Select the Icon and press OK Select to order the On Demand program e Select the Icon and press OK Select to return to the On Demand information screen To buy the program highlight the Icon and follow the on screen prompts to comp
29. e page up down keys on your remote to move i rea Z the series up or down your list Select Confirm to confirm and accept your changes The first series set to record has the highest priority and will be the one recorded if there is a conflict Z 3 Aunion Aomnefer ra Schwarrenegger Arnold 36 O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 38 4 6 10 12 28 44 PM DVR Cleanup From the Main Menu select DVR Menu to access DVR Cleanup DVR Cleanup allows you to delete multiple recordings with a simple check box When you select DVR Cleanup a DVR Cleanup screen appears with a list of all of your recordings To check what recordings to delete simply highlight the corresponding box es then arrow left to highlight the Delete button and press OK Select and confirm your deletion DVR History DVR History provides you with a list of recent DVR deletions or missed recordings If a program did not record DVR History will provide a reason why the program didn t record or when a program was deleted DIGITAL mnie POCO it Ate a pa a ara PFE Bel Ie tes Aa Fafi F GVR Hittary Modify Recording Options i Guide gives you flexibility to manage your personal video library You can modify your Recording Options at any time as often as you like From the Quick Menu or Main Menu or from MY DVR on the remote select DVR then select Future Recordings to see a list Highlight a program title and press OK
30. e they can be recorded If you want to schedule a recording for a PPV event take the following steps a From the Information screen select the Record Icon this will display the Order Program First overlay b Select the Buy Icon c Select the Record This Program Icon d Select the Confirm Icon This procedure orders the program and schedules the recording If you change your mind you must cancel both the recording and order Note You can also set up the recording from the listings by selecting the PPV event and pressing the record button on the remote and following steps b through d 22 Q How does the Parental Controls feature work A Parental Controls allow you to block programs from being viewed Locks are based on a program s title rating TV content rating and channel See the Parental Controls section in this manual 23 Q How can I find programs I want to record A Using i Guide you can search many ways through the Main Menu Quick Menu Search Menu by programming category through the By Time or Channel Listings grid or through the Search Menu to alphabetically search by Title When you find something fearon that sounds interesting simply press Record The DVR will automatically record that questions program for you O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 44 4 6 10 12 28 58 PM 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Q What kind of programs can I record A You can record both stand
31. eca ee e Mini Guide Cell Height Adjust the listings Mini Gulde Cell Height Double Height display for single 3 channels or double 2 channels e Message Indicator Select On to make the message envelope appear when a new message is received hieitage lacicatar q OF About Ui Se ect to Display Cable Box Setup Front LED Display weet FN rape D e Current Channel displays the currently tuned Arable Box Seti channel on the front of the cable box Er LER Dept aaa eta e Current Time displays the current time on the ir a u front of the cable box EN AC Outlet AC Quilet e Switched Determines that power is available RF Bypass only when the cable box is on Configuration e Unswitched Allows the power to remain constant to the outlet on the back of the cable box Configuration Highlight and press OK Select to show the configuration screen which includes information your cable company may need in the event of a problem with your service 17 O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 19 4 6 10 12 27 11 PM Audio Setup Default Audio Track Me ABLE Secondary digital audio can be changed on certain A Audio setup networks and programs Note that the default audio CENT OTA aucune track will be set to Channel Default or primary Ries Aete eH ne eeetinpe audio which in most cases is English You can change the default language to English Spanish French or Portuguese Derfoult Audio Track
32. eference by setting up a Series Recording Select the episode type to record such as first run only or all episodes Specify how many recordings to save and how long to save the recording until you erase it or until space is needed To access advanced series setup features like add minutes to the start and end times and specify which channels to record select the Recording Options Icon to review all options Tip Use Title Search to find all air times for a particular title You can then set up individual recordings for any or all episodes no matter what time they re on 50 Q Can bookmark a program I have recorded A Yes When you stop playback of a recorded program it will stop where you left it To continue watching the program select Resume or Restart from the Action Icons 51 Q On occasion a recording starts a minute or two after the program has begun Why A The DVR timer is synchronized with the program guide time If a broadcaster starts the program minute earlier than the first minute You can program your DVR to start early or end late by adjusting you re Recording Options 52 Q Only part of my program recorded Why A If the beginning of the program did not record you might have tuned to the program after it started and then set it to record If the end of the program did not record the DVR may have reached its storage capacity before it was able to record the entire program frequently asked questions
33. en or clear all Locks for easier viewing Under Setup from the Main Menu select Parental ree l Controls Setup then Master Locks and change the Do you want to temporarily bypass all Locks options from No to Yes Remove ail locks Ct aa i Do you want to remove all previously set Locks Locks may be restored in any of the following ways e While watching TV press the LOCK button anytime and enter your PIN e Select Parental Controls Setup from the Setup Menu then under Master Locks change the options from Yes to No to turn Locks back on e Turn the set top box off and back on O9ROV11204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 16 4 6 10 12 26 58 PM favorites The Favorites feature allows you to quickly access channels you and your family have designated as Favorites DIGITAL Tv CABLE 1 03pm AAD Bae Paranie Liste W Fam ly Pleke SP te Vite tie chmnne thle Favorite dest Favorites Lists Setup Create and manage up to five 5 Favorites Lists From the Main Menu select Setup then Favorites Lists Setup Use your on screen keyboard to name your lists DIGITAL My DIGITAL CABLE IX i CABLE 4 Setup Menu Lieto j ra m r rey Favorites List Setup fs k grae O alg Mannar yaln Ri a i EE j Solent AA Pon elo uia APLE io add charinets bo tl Guide Setup J i yvorites Ust r alpo add a chanmol to 7 E program information F Cable Bork Setup if Screen Sawer Setup if Audio Sebi Ii Parental controli Setup Guide Colors
34. ere oE Let ciie POTELI Gainer temp i6 Foley Wind BSE Sr S RPH hum ity a Local Wreaihcr Lah b by Rairi High A7 Low 41 gi Partly Lio uo High Se Lon 42 Saiririy High 1 Low BO smart channel surfing 4 6 10 12 26 47 PM parental controls i Guide provides a Parental Controls feature which allows you to restrict viewing and purchases of TV programs and services based on your viewing preferences To activate Parental Controls set a personalized 4 digit PIN to place Locks by movie ratings TV and content ratings channels or titles You can also hide adult titles from being displayed on screen Parental Controls Setup Locks can be set quickly in a variety of ways anytime while watching TV or using the guide e Press the Lock button on your remote e Select the from the Quick Menu e Select the 23 from any program info screen to lock a specific program e Access Parental Controls from the Main Menu or Setup Menu to set up all Locks DIGITAL 1 DIGITAL CARLE hip si CABLE Pilg oie Me Guede Main Fonu fi Parai Garmin Mik channele or rating Lipteeaye By Tiere i EA LELE Ey err Da Thea Check Meu fio Oo on Fy FONC Fy Pie ertial Corinth Beth peed Se ua i Fay Ber ya J Ty l Bay Teang h le E Cia ar parental controls Erim tia ihe proge erre Quick Menu Program Info Main Menu With any of these actions if you have not set up a PIN you will be prompted to enter a 4 digit PIN to activate the
35. escription and use the action icons to begin playback You can control playback of a recording by using the video control buttons or arrow buttons on your remote to fast forward rewind and pause your program Guide Symbols to Know Recorded Program Information Screens Go back to the previous screen x Delete the program from My Recordings D Play the recording Q Change the Delete Priority Place a Lock on the program to restrict viewing K Start the recording from the beginning 34 O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 36 4 6 10 12 28 35 PM Future Recordings View List of Scheduled Recordings From the Main Menu or Quick Menu e Select DVR e Select Future Recordings e See a list by day of all the programs you have scheduled to record use 4 gt arrows to advance by day e Select a title to cancel the Scheduled Recording or modify Recording Options Manage Your Recordings A recorded program remains in your My Recordings list until you decide to delete it or have set it to delete when space is needed Your DVR will record and store up to 90 hours of standard definition programming and up to 20 hours of High Definition programming There are several options you can choose to make the most efficient use of your storage space i Guide gives you easy ways to manage your recordings DVR Setup From the Quick Menu or Main Menu select DVR to access DVR Setup to manage e DVR Folders e Live Program Notice
36. f the terminal If the channel changes there is a problem with the remote control The batteries or the remote control itself may need to be replaced 3 Unplug the terminal and plug it back in 4 Call your cable company Q There are no listings in the guide or the words To Be Announced appear in the listings screens A This can happen if there has been a power failure or if the terminal was unplugged Make sure everything is plugged in and running Wait 5 15 minutes for the channels and program data to load Q have a message on my screen that says This feature is currently being restored What does this mean A This screen appears if you try to access a feature that is not available because the terminal has not received all the necessary data This most commonly happens following a power loss Q I have a message on the screen that says This channel should be available shortly What does this mean A This screen will appear when you tune to a channel that is currently not available If the channel is not available after 15 30 minutes call your cable company Q What do I do if am stuck in a screen or menu I do not understand and want to get out A You can always press the EXIT button on the remote to immediately return to tequenby asked watching TV You can also press the LAST button to back up one screen at a time questions 09ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 49 4 6 10 12 29 00 PM 71 Q The
37. gram Information screen DVR Single Tuner Recording Features Refer to this section regarding recording Q Can I watch another program while I m recording A You can watch a previously recorded program while you are recording a live program by accessing the DVR menu However if you change channels you will see a screen asking you to confirm you want to change the channel and stop the recording Q Can I schedule a recording for two shows airing at the same time A Currently your DVR can only record one program at a time If you try to schedule a recording at the same time you have scheduled another you will see a Scheduling Conflict message that gives you the opportunity to change your Recording Options Troubleshooting Q Why doesn t the set top box respond when I press the keys on my remote A If power is on make sure your remote is in the Cable mode Press the CABLE button on the remote Q If the power goes out do I need to reset my Parental Controls and Purchase PINs Favorites and Reminders A No These features will not be lost if the terminal loses its power However the guide information will need to reload into the box O9ROV11204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 48 4 6 10 12 29 00 PM 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 Q Nothing happens when the MENU button is pushed but can change the channel up and down A If the terminal was just installed it takes approximately 5 15 minutes fo
38. ion 17 Q tried to order an On Demand program and received an error screen that said Unable to Process Request What does this mean A The Unable to Process Request message occurs when the set top box is unable to communicate with the On Demand equipment at your cable company Try turning your set top box off and then on again If the message appears again note the time it appeared and the action you took and call your cable operator 18 Q When I selected a category from the On Demand Menu received message that said No Program Listings Available Why does this happen A If there are no programs available for this particular category this message will appear DVR Overview DVR Overview 19 Q I currently record programs on my VCR or DVD recorder How is a DVR different A Your DVR Cable Box takes recording technology to a new level capturing picture and sound digitally for a superior result to tape based recording and allowing greater viewing flexibility You can also press Instant Replay to review the last 15 seconds or rewind to see a scene again Yet you won t miss moment of the program because the DVR keeps recording the current broadcast while you pause rewind or replay scenes 20 Q How do return to live TV when I m watching recorded programming A Simply press the LIVE or button on your remote 21 Q How do I record a Pay Per View PPV broadcast A Pay Per View broadcasts must be ordered befor
39. l remote Basic functions should be the same Amount of programming data varies by system DVR CONTROLS Control On Demand and DVR where available MY DVR Display recorded programs list or DVR menu LIVE TV Jumps to live TV when using DVR ARROWS Use to highlight guide features or while watching television press to begin browsing Note Arrows control playback of recorded programs with DVR MENU Toggle between Quick Menu Main Menu and the Flip Bar LAST Return to the previous screen or channel INFO Toggle between Flip Bar and Program Information CH Change channels and access the Flip Bar FAV Tune to your Favorite channels once you set up Favorites SWAP Swap between two television tuners with DVR 4 6 10 12 26 24 PM your access fo digital cable Your remote control holds the key to navigating through the features of i Guide Words appearing in ALL CAPS refer to a specific button on the remote Note that all remotes may not have all of the buttons Listings By Time To find out what s on TV right now press GUIDE on your remote to access Listings By Time The listings grid provides a 90 minute view of programming for up to 5 channels per screen The current program is highlighted in yellow Use the y and 4 P gt buttons to navigate the listings grid Instant program info appears in the upper left of the screen Press OK Select to tune to a program from the grid Press INFO for additional inform
40. language A Not only can you choose the language that displays on the screen buttons and descriptions but you can also change the secondary digital audio that is available with certain networks and programs Choose Audio Setup from the Setup Menu and change the default setting Choose from English Spanish Portuguese or French This feature is only supported on certain digital channels that provide secondary audio If the chosen audio language is not available the default audio language will be heard A You must call your local cable company to have these PINs reset All of the PINs will be cleared Once reset you will need to enter new PINs A There are several reasons that could keep you from ordering PPV events e your phone line might not be plugged in e you may have inadvertently made too many PPV orders and may have to cancel one before making another order e you may have reached your credit limit Call your cable company and have them check your account e your cable company may require you to call them to purchase a PPV event instead of an automatic purchase through the set top box Q What if missed a Pay Per View PPV movie event that I ordered A If your cable company provides impulse ordering you will not be billed for PPV on channels that aren t tuned In cities that require phone ordering you need to call your cable company to cancel PPV orders Check with your cable company to confirm canceling procedures Q Do
41. le to help you find what you re looking for faster The Quick Menu lets you quickly go to other areas of the guide such as Movies or Favorites Menus Once you have selected a program title by highlighting it and pressing OK SELECT or INFO you can use the Action Icons on the information screens to set Reminders and Parental Controls schedule Recordings BUY programs and more 2 Q How do I tell what the icons mean A You will find descriptive text beneath the row of icons when you have an icon highlighted This information changes as you move the yellow highlight using the arrow buttons on your remote On Program Information screens the Action Icons are specific to the program For example a BUY Icon will appear only for On Demand and Pay Per View programs Playback Icons will appear only for recorded programs or On Demand titles 3 Q can t see the entire program title in the listings A Some program titles are too long to fit in the space provided in the grid You might see to indicate there is more to the title For example Third Rock from the Sun might look like Third Rock Highlight the program and check the Instant Information area at the top of the screen for program title and other valuable information including rating actors start end times etc 4 Q What is the graphic bar that appears when I change channels A The Flip Bar appears for a few seconds as you re changing channels to provide importan
42. lete your order If the program is available at no cost the fe Icon will appear instead of the Icon Your selection will begin playing immediately and you can watch as often as you want during the rental period On Demand programs with a specified expiration date in the list e g Ends 8 12 Programs without a specific end date will be denoted as LC or Last Chance Menu label and categories vary by cable provider 24 May not be available in all areas O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 26 YOUR BRAND GW Demand hirmu Pramlum Channels LC anakana i Pree Myr S orti veda Uh 1i Lees Premium Channels hi hy Programs i Cable Faverites hi Kids amp Teens i Lifesivie if Aadursle Mare Y Chok VOEO PREVIEW Sen Pree ary Cinder ren lt r rs YOUR BRAND 7 03pm Tite Departed 178 mnin A 9 09 ZJU L De area Dita Aa a Lecaardo Gilad Matt Gamon 2008 2 Set ia Sautin Boston where the state police force is waging war on organized crime Young undercover cop Dilly Costigan iLeanante Delage if ace ta oliltrate the mas o E Darmi Greer UR BRAND Tie Opparted 19min i Lernia Miene rA maa CA On Demand Mev Acie Rlec Dinmiemd ay The Departed Running With Scient Superman Returns heen The Last Stand 4 6 10 12 27 36 PM The On Demand Status Bar displays when you press PLAY PAUSE REWIND FAST FORWARD or STOP on your remote and indicates where
43. listings Py Patkage Information Menu label varies by cable system 25 O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 27 4 6 10 12 27 39 PM hdtv If you have a high definition television HDTV and subscribe to HD service through your cable provider then you have the opportunity to enjoy your favorite shows sports and events ina wide screen high resolution format To quickly access HD programming e From Quick Menu select 2 to view shows by Time or Channel or to view a list of all HD channels e Select HDTV from the Main Menu e From the Flip Bar when tuned to a Standard Definition channel and there is an HD channel equivalent a Watch in HD button will appear on the Flip Bar Simply press OK Select to tune directly to the associated HD channel DIGITAL TV Br DIGITAL P EM CABLE Ea 3 CARLE O02 pir CADE E HOTTY Menu uF o Newshour with Jim Lpi WD re By Time F 7 H Views a current fist of chinne t i i Covering rational nne PICU OTM propm intomational ireuos youre cast ES HOTTY by Time HE Channel Gunde a 740 WHYYD Mewshe air tthe j i ie a he hy Channel I J fh K ETE D J96 ESPND J portio mnter 319 maono REE SHO Dat Maeve oe HOTE Foote i Tuning abated Living Room into a tawwe That eK leew ine Dena g If you don t subscribe to HD service and you tune to an HD channel you will be notified that the channel is not available Contact your cable provider for information on
44. mation Instant Information is available when you highlight a program in the program listings which includes program title start and end time a brief program description and indicators to identify settings such as Reminders and Recordings DIGITAL DIGITAL CABLE 3 15pm am CABLE That 7i Show i FX A i That 70s Show LEA oA am 7304p Repeat Baty Din You Deo ie i a bo rx Wat LoD iaoa panman a Tadyy 4 io ath chip Ip a f Reppat Baby Don t You Co li m14 L DL 20043 That 70s were That 70s Show Constantine Donna and Eric see a pastor Billy Dee Williams foe 1 a peer Ral caunseling Kelio het to broke phot hin King of Quema tented Sounteh Hades Comedy L Strang Cante Lanai De interna y Siete ahoga Graber Peer i EA Fbs 5 a What Like Boba fee ee About Yoi A r O y A Take charge of poss TV rhwing lt TA x elth PAATATAL CONTACLS taints Set or cancel a ra minder your access oo o TLE cable Thai T l how 3 30 4p A Repeal Baby Don t You Bo lt 1 14 L D 2004 Donna and Eric see a pasior Billy Dee Williams for i premarital counseling Comedy L Strang Coarse Aa HOM 7T 50p Language Delmtenitiy Suggertie Dealegue j FA rire A Dated Living Recm imio a Space Thad Ariesta hed dj F Ld anaes Peston fee 0 Deng Gena y Return ta dhe previous screen To access information while viewing listings or watching TV press the INFO button Press INFO a
45. my Parental Controls amp Purchase PIN settings stay the same for On Demand purchases as with regular programs A Yes PINs and settings apply to On Demand ratings and purchases Q What if only watched 15 minutes of my On Demand program and didn t get to watch the rest before it expired A You will have to order it again Refer to the On Demand section in this manual for more information on remaining rental and viewing times Q If get to the end of an On Demand program and want to watch it again can restart at the beginning A Yes as long as your viewing period has not expired you may watch it as often as you like Q How do I return to watching an On Demand program after I ve tuned to another channel A Select My Rentals from the On Demand Menu and choose the program you want to continue watching You can either begin watching where you left off by selecting Resume or start over with the Restart Q Some of the programs appear in the listings with a checkmark or a dollar sign next to the title What does this mean frequently asked A Depending on the services your cable provider offers you may see a checkmark or a questions dollar sign to indicate a program you have ordered O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 43 4 6 10 12 28 58 PM 16 Q How many On Demand programs can I order at one time A Typically there is no limit on purchases Check with your cable operator for system specific ordering informat
46. n Tinie e Change the frequency of the recording such as every day or once a week la e Specify how many recordings to save Modity soter options e Set a Save Until parameter either until you delete or delete automatically when space is needed e Change the start and end times in order to catch every minute of a program even if it runs over DIGITAL CABLE 1 02pm Wi ransoorntar 2 7H TNT 7 900 CE Jasan Statham Alessandro Gastran j 2005 a thie higaan E T p transporter The Murnny Faria ris Anker icam Hoot From Listings at Chipir Miep Woieady Select your Scheduled Recording in the listings it will os be indicated by the red dot in the Instant Info Taka charga of yom TV viewing Press OK Select or INFO and select to change your options or delete the Scheduled Recording DIGITAL Tv CABLE 7 03pm GUIDE From here select 9 to cancel the recording or select i maeri e to see all the Recording Options i Tawe d All cpitodes fave unii 4 pace is needed Record 4 Thi channel only fave d De tire fave unt 4 Oa ame Record Serbes with these settings amp Domni record this series 38 O9ROV11204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 40 4 6 10 12 28 50 PM Recording Notices If you are currently watching TV before a Scheduled YOUR RECORDING 1 STARTING Recording begins a notice will appear giving you the AEE cra abba ven imately opportunity to confirm or cancel the recording If
47. ng SWAP the DVR will save all the temporary recording buffer to the Hard Drive and you will capture the entire program Q How can I catch up to the live broadcast of a program after I ve paused it A Press the LIVE button if available or the down arrow on the remote Or you can fast forward to the point of live TV The on screen indicator will display LIVE Managing Your Recordings Managing Your Recordings Q How long can I keep My Recordings A You can keep themes long as you want Just remember the recording space is limited so you may need to delete some recorded programs from time to time in order to make room for new ones Q How will know when I m almost out of recording space A An on screen notice will appear advising you when recording space is low 80 full or full Note If you are recording a program and run out of recording space the recording will stop You can always see how much recording space is available from My Recordings You can also manually delete recordings or set your DVR to automatically delete recorded programs when space is needed See Manage Your Personal Video Library section in this manual O9ROV11204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 46 4 6 10 12 28 59 PM 44 Q Does the DVR automatically delete programs when the record space is full A Only if you set it up that way The DVR will automatically delete programs if you tell it to do so by setting the programs to be deleted when s
48. oath of a tio and select Search Nowe Select Title from the Search menu and use the a RE 4 gt buttons to navigate the keyboard and Jase ene ass spell out the program title Continue entering letters fam rae a semar apana word until the show you are looking for appears on the right s Tu vw p Enter acomplete word If the program is not airing in the next 14 days it won t appear on the list T C Tithe Search 72pm AD Saving Searches Si30p a2 Save your search by selecting Save Search Saving eeann orem searches can be helpful when you want to quickly ih che find a program Simply select Saved Searches from d Sp Save Amateurs the Search Menu to access your list of saved searches R to restart or delete the search You can save up to 16 MAO On area searches at one time 4 gt 3 q PAMBUlance Ghd 5 0 Amish Gaby O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 11 4 6 10 12 26 41 PM smart channel surfing Flip Bar When you change channels the Flip Bar appears and provides a brief two line description about the program and other information including title start and end time channel current time program rating and settings such as Favorites or Locks When you find the program you are interested in press INFO for more program details or press OK Select to make the Flip Bar disappear The Flip Bar may also show other options Watch in HD When tuning to a standard definition channel this button may ap
49. ou can effortlessly find your favorite shows and stars on TV you re in control With 90 minutes of program listings at a glance you ll find i Guide easy to use and navigate The Quick Menu allows you to move easily to the programming and information you want You ll be able to easily set Recordings Reminders Favorites and Parental Controls Use Mini Guide to browse future listings while you continue to enjoy watching TV This manual provides you with the detailed information about important features in i Guide so you can get started enjoying your digital cable experience a powered by 4 OVI 4 6 10 12 26 19 PM table of contents O9ROV11204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 4 table of contents welcome to i Guide table of contents basic navigation tips your access to digital cable Listings By Time Listings By Channel Navigate Program Listings Quick Menu Quick Menu Icons Main Menu Program Information Action Icons Reminders Setting Reminders Reminder Settings search Search Title Search Saving Searches smart channel surfing Flip Bar Mini Guide Browse Digital Music Access Digital Music Local Weather Messages parental controls Parental Controls Setup Parental Controls for On Demand View Locked Programs Bypass or Clear Locks Restore Locks favorites Favorites Lists Setup Access Favorites Lists Add or Delete Channels to Favorites Lists setup Guide Setup Cable Box Setup
50. pace is needed When the record space is full the oldest recordings that you have set to be deleted will be deleted first If you do not want the DVR to automatically delete certain recordings you can set them so that they are only deleted by you 45 Q How many recordings can schedule for the future A There is no limit to the number of recordings you can schedule as long as you do not schedule more than two programs to record at the same time and you have available recording space 46 Q What if the program I want to record runs over its scheduled air time such as when a football game goes into overtime How can I make sure I record everything A For live programs you will be provided with the opportunity to extend the recording Follow the on screen prompts to extend the program end time for your recording 47 Q Can I watch a show am recording before the recording is completed A Yes You can either watch it live as it s being recorded or you can rewind the program you are Currently recording and watch it from the beginning while the recording continues 48 Q Can I make a VHS tape or DVD of a recorded program A You can copy a recorded program to a VHS or DVD tape by playing a recording from the DVR in real time while simultaneously recording on your VCR or DVD 49 Q Can I set up my DVR to record every episode of a specific program title A Yes Your DVR lets you record multiple episodes of a program according to your pr
51. pear on the left side of the Flip Bar to indicate the channel is also available in High Definition smart Press OK Select to tune directly to the ae associated HD channel On Demand Some channels may have programming available On Demand If so the On Demand button may appear on the left side of the Flip Bar Highlight the On Demand button to access On Demand programming for that network Mini Guide Browse The Mini Guide allows you to watch television and view program listings without leaving the program you are watching or going to the full screen guide To access Mini Guide press OK Select Mini Guide appears on the lower 1 3 of the screen and displays two or three channels and 90 minutes of listings at a time Use the v arrows to see listings on other channels and the 4 gt arrows to see listings at other times At any time press INFO or OK Select to access program info The default setting for Mini Guide is a 2 channel display To change the display go to Main Menu select Setup then Guide Setup and change Mini Guide Cell Height 1 0 Requires HD service from your cable provider On Demand not available in all areas O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 12 4 6 10 12 26 44 PM Digital Music Digital Music is continuous commercial free music in a variety of formats Access Digital Music e Select Digital Music from the Main Menu or Search Menu e Press the MUSIC button on the remote if availabl
52. ped being fou buti alll share the tame living qearters Jennie Ansion and Vince Vaughn ane etiranged bowers angaged In a side Smelting aie of thee sexes Comedy TOS Felines o vYA FASTA fo thr APOE Screen See all the times the program will be airing V Save this channel in your Favorites list gG Indicates the program is available as part of a package A Set or cancel a Reminder 4 6 10 12 27 16 PM Order Pay Per View By Phone If your cable provider offers phone ordering the order instructions appear on screen when you select 7 fo Order call 1 800 555 5555 Simply call the number to place your order then select Continue Then select Continue to complete your order rr p a ated y JADER BY PHONE OHI A r Continue have Ordered this by phone all order liter Order Pay Per View Packages Your cable service may offer programs in a package by title time block etc Select the title from the listings and a amp J Icon will appear if the program is part of a package DIGITAL TV DIGITAL CABLE 03pm Gam a CABLE Fart amp Furious Tokyo Drift Fart Furious Tokyo Drif pa Luzas Alack Bow Wow 2006 An Armerican tren Lucas Black with a meed for speed puts the pedal to the metal in the underground world of Japanese street Fines program you have requested is only facing bn the third installment of the high octane tories available as part of a package jActlonadventure 104 Wins Lo Learn mor
53. pm Reminders _ e Use the 4 gt buttons to set repeating OT Bela ede Reminders E Onceaweek LEEN e Determine Start and End time for the GnTime JP Start Time Tone Reminder to appear on screen up to S minuter Later JF End Time access 15 minutes prior to the program starting and No Bypass Locks ee up to two hours after the program is over Wis pectic cit wees Ges amp Doni set up of chanpe anything When you set a Reminder you have the option of bypassing Locks if they are placed on the program so you can tune directly to the program without having to enter your Locks PIN see Parental Controls section for more information This option appears only if you have already set a Lock for that program O9ROV11204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 10 4 6 10 12 26 39 PM search Search i Guide provides you many ways to find your favorite RT T 1 03pm Gua shows Select 3 from the Quick Menu or Search GQ search Menu from the Main Menu to begin Quickly search PU een ee programs by Title or search by category like Movies Sports or Kids programs or view HD O Moies Titi and PPV channels i Sparel EPER VIEN If you have a DVR you can quickly search by Keyword or Actor Director See Search and Record in the DVR section for more information Title Search BE Nh Py T poapm Ome Title Search allows you to find a specific program by Search ry Title entering the first few letters of the program name Enie avy
54. r Director Search Actor Director Search allows you to find your favorite celebrities appearing on TV DIGITAL 8 uach by Artce Director DIGITAL Spore a eel Pra CABLE 2 PY AstoeDlrestes eae IM CABLE Seh by ActonDiroct Schwartzman Iason H Batman amp Robins Delete Space Schwargcenegowe Arnold Wo Back Conan the Destroyer EN fled Heat Save Search The Terminator A BCD E F Schwimmer David L Last Action Hero rE Se Total Aiecal Select Actor Director from the Search Menu and use the 4 gt 4 buttons to navigate the keyboard to spell out the celebrity name up to 25 characters The list of available actors will begin to populate as soon you begin to enter letters and the list will narrow as additional characters are entered Once you see the celebrity you want arrow right and press OK Select to view programs that meet your search criteria The list can be sorted by date or alphabetically by selecting the Sort Results button on the left side of the screen If you don t see your celebrity on the list that means that there are no upcoming programming available Save this search for quick access later 31 O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 33 4 6 10 12 28 24 PM 32 Keyword Search Select Keyword from the Search Menu and use the v buttons to navigate the keyboard to spell out your keyword Select Search Now to begin the search and the list of matching results will appear The Keyword Sea
55. r i Guide to be downloaded to the set top If after 5 15 minutes nothing happens unplug the terminal plug it back in and wait another 5 15 minutes If the guide still does not appear contact your cable company Q can t see the edges of the i Guide screens A Select the Adjust Screen Position option from the Setup screen Press the buttons until the arrows on the screen are centered If image is centered and still cut off check your TV s user manual Q The guide has locked up Neither the buttons on the remote nor the buttons on the terminal itself work A Try unplugging the terminal and then plugging it back in This will reset the terminal and allow for data to be downloaded It will take some time for the information to appear If there is still a problem after the information has appeared call your cable company Q have no video a snowy picture or cannot tune to any of the digital channels A Make sure that all of the cable connections are secure and that the TV is tuned to the correct channel 3 or 4 Also make sure you are actually controlling the cable terminal press the CABLE button on the remote Q Why won t my remote control respond when I press a button A Go through this quick checklist to determine the problem 1 Press the CABLE button on the remote to make sure it is in Cable mode Try using the remote again 2 f the remote is still not functioning correctly press the CHANGE button on the front o
56. rch is based on any word in the program title or description The list can be sorted by date or alphabetically by selecting Sort Results Save the search criteria or set up an auto recording Saving Searches Save your search by selecting Save Search on any results screen Saving searches can be helpful when you want to quickly find a program subject or celebrity Simply select Saved Searches from the Search Menu to access your list of saved searches to restart or delete the search You can save up to 16 searches at one time From any Search Results screen you can e Sort Results sort results by title or date e Save Search save your search for future reference save up to 16 searches e Auto Record set a DVR auto recording of your search results Recording Series Your DVR allows you to record multiple episodes of a program series according to your preferences To set up a Series Recording begin by selecting the program from the Listings grid or from a Search results list e Select Record from the Program Info screen e Select Set Up a Series Recording e Select the type of episode to record such as First run only episodes e Specify how many recordings to save e Specify how long to save the recording e To access advanced series set up features like add minutes to the start and end times and specify which channels to record select the Recording Options to review all options O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 ind
57. riority List Modify Series From the DVR Menu select Series Recordings for a list of scheduled Series or keyword Series From The Office here you can change the priority of your series or tre erp ere modify Series recording To modify Ricamon Epiiode types to Aerard Save mo more than e Use the v arrows to highlight the series press OK Select to view a summary of recording settings for that series including the number of episodes scheduled to record in cy the next 14 days Mnie sorie Salone e Highlight the to modify settings Select the again to view and modify all settings e Highlight the W to confirm Modify the Series Priority List If there are scheduling conflicts in your series Gum recordings your DVR automatically creates a Uise the Page keys on your remote Series Priority List The first series you set to NEL A ORS DAAE FEYER record has the highest priority and will be the SAO Ue one recorded if there is a conflict You can easily change the recording priority of the series so that the series of your choice are recorded when a conflict exists DIGITAL CABLE e Select DVR from the Quick Menu or Main Menu e Choose Series Recordings e Highlight a program and use the Page Arrows to modify priority Note If you want to record two series recordings instead of an individual recording that airs at the same time you must delete the individual recording from the Scheduled Recordings Li
58. rward Record Go back to Live TV Pause Go to DVR Menu Play Pause Remote Control Arrow Buttons ca gt The 4 gt amp v buttons on your remote control will control playback when you are watching Rewind gt a E lt Fast Forward Slow Rewind Slow Forward a recording in progress or while watching a SE la gt E Pause recorded program Go to Live TV Status Bar The Status Bar appears whenever you Pause Rewind or Fast Forward a live program The Status Bar shows title channel and duration of time Green indicates the length of program in the buffer Red indicates you are watching a DVR recording in progress White indicates the length of multiple programs that have been recorded in the buffer Recording capacity varies Recording buffer temporary storage for each tuner will record as long as you stay tuned to the same channel 27 09ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 29 4 6 10 12 27 49 PM Pause You can Pause live TV anytime by pressing p on your remote For programs you re watching live your DVR will remain in pause for up to 90 minutes Pressing Pause more than once allows frame by frame viewing Press Play to resume the program Rewind Press Rewind to rewind Press it up to 4 times to increase Rewind speed On the 5th press the program resumes normal play Fast Forward For live TV Fast Forward can be activated if you have pressed Pause or Rewind Press the
59. st See View List of Scheduled Recordings section to cancel a recording 33 O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 35 4 6 10 12 28 29 PM Manage Series Priorities e To give your new recording the highest scheduling Gu priority and to capture the most number of Use the Fage keys on your remote episodes for your new recording select High a nih i iy lemar likely The screen will show you how many episodes es of the new series will be recorded and which episodes of the old series will not be recorded because of the conflict e To move the new series back to the bottom of the scheduling priority list select Low and the screen will refresh and give you revised results e Select the Record Icon to confirm your new settings DIGITAL CABLE Guide Symbols to Know Manage Series Priority List Return t Low Show conflicts when the new series is a eturn to previous screen low priority O Record new program or series as shown Don t record new program or series HIGH Show conflicts when the new series is a high priority View Recorded Programs From the DVR menu select My Recordings to view your programs Ce e Press My DVR on the remote if available Frieri e Select DVR from the Quick Menu Sclect to view folder contents e Select DVR from the Main Menu Use the 4 gt arrows on your remote to sort recordings by Title Date or Channel Use the wv arrows to scroll through the list and press OK Select or INFO for program d
60. t information about programs You will find the name of the current program start and end times channel number rating and current time 5 Q How do I get information on programs A i Guide provides detailed information on programs including movies and sporting events While in a listings screen you can access information by pressing the INFO button on your remote While you are tuned to a program press INFO once for Instant Information or twice for complete information Information includes program details like actors ratings and a brief program synopsis You can also set Reminders place Parental Controls order On Demand movies and events and see other times a program is airing To remove the information screen and return to watching television press the EXIT button on the remote 6 Q What is the red light on the upper left front of my box and or what is the envelope on the screen A Occasionally your cable provider may send message to let you know of new services and special promotions To read the message go to the Main Menu and select Messages You can keep or delete the Message once you have opened it frequently asked questions O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 42 4 6 10 12 28 58 PM T 10 On Demand Optional Feature 11 12 13 14 15 Q What if I forget my Parental Controls Purchase PINs Q Why can t I purchase this Pay Per View PPV program Q How do I set my digital audio
61. te Main blend Ge fo the Main Kianu Guide Symbols to Know Quick Menu Icons These icons may appear on your Quick Menu Use the 4 gt buttons on your remote to highlight and select an icon for immediate access Search search programming by category or by Title Actor Director or Keyword your tt Main Menu go to the Main Menu access ee DVR DVR schedule view and manage recordings ka Movies lists movies by category On Demand view On Demand menu and programs HDTV view list of HDTV programs by channel or time Sports lists sports events by category KPS Kids lists kids programming by category Parental Controls lock shows or channels based on preferences C2 Favorites view your Favorites lists DIGITAL CABLE 03pm GANG Main Menu TVGuide Main Menu The Main Menu provides access to all of the features Ma ee of i Guide and digital cable Press the MENU button twice to view the available options including Listings By Time DVR e TV Listings By Time Gn Demand e Search Pay Porima i HOTY e Favorites My Favorite Channels Digital Must e Parental Controls and more aiak A aia More Chori The Picture in Guide feature allows you to watch a show while using the guide Menu selections vary depending on services offered by your cable provider 6 May not be supported by all set top boxes O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 8 4 6 10 12 26 31 PM Program Infor
62. you are in the program that is playing If you have stopped a program and want to come back to it later select My Rentals from the On Demand Menu e Highlight and select a title to see the information screen that displays your remaining rental time and other program details e Select E to start watching where you left off or select KI to start the program from the beginning e Watch as many times as you want within the rental period YOUR BRAND 7 03pm The Doped Dp mt 11min B 3 09 2006 Leprarda Digan PANT Dyin YOUR BRAND Tie Brparted 1719 nin R Ler aaa E E E A OW My Rentals Leonardo Dicagric Matt Damon 2006 Set in South Boston where the state police force is waging war on organized crime Young undercover cop Billy Costigan Leomninio DiCaprio if arsgned fo prteltrate the mob The Departed z Fl ove Domt Order Charlie amp Chacolate Factory Conptantine Some programs may be available as part of a package If a program is available in a package or available with a BRAND subscription service a notice will appear on your screen teppei You can select a Icon to continue with the purchase The Prapras also 3 Icon to learn more about the package or Icon to cancel EE oree this program only GI Dant Order Note Some On Demand programs that are free or part of a subscription may not appear on the My Rentals list These programs can be accessed at any time from the On Demand
63. you in Hershaes i ae don t do anything the DVR will automatically tune to EL ae ee Aa the channel and begin recording Live TV programming lose that was temporarily recorded in the buffer will be lsa EJ change the channel when Recording begins erased a G Dont change the channol cancel Rocarding If two recordings are in progress dual tuner DVRs only and you attempt to change channels a notice will appear Two Recordings in Progress screen MVO RECORDINGS ARE IN PROGRESS Pioate select from these options e Select the fa 9 to view the other recording e Select the I to continue recording as scheduled e Select 9 to cancel the current recording and change the channel Swap to win the ohio recording a ante action continue recorcinay a a amp Shop re cording DEEM A i Guide will advise you with an on screen notice when available memory on the DVR is low or full If recording space becomes full during a recording the recording will stop When you schedule a ESRT recording and recording space is low a notice fo Record this program you must will prompt you to review your DVR Recordings to _ een ee delete recordings Go to DVR Recordings re amp Dont Record this program 39 O9ROVI1204 User i Guide Manual R16 indd 41 4 6 10 12 28 58 PM frequently asked questions Interactive Program Guide 1 Q What are the icons little pictures at the bottom of the screen A Quick Menu Icons are availab

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