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1. Settings Use the Settings menu to manage your DVR Set top box settings i Options Use Functions N General System sound Choose to allow or mute the sound effects you hear effects while navigating through you set top box menus and program guide On Screen Language Choose the language for your on screen displays English is the only language supported System Information View network and system information that applies to your DVR Set top box Troubleshoot Troubleshooting tips and guides for your system connection your broadband connection Personal Media Settings Select the channel your TV should be tuned to in order RF output channel to view your Digital TV service Channel 4 is the recommended output channel Television Customize channel Choose the channels that you would like to have guide displayed or suppressed Set up favorites Choose your favorite channels to create a favorites list Guide Style Choose from a grid or channel line up style for your on screen program guide display Select the aspect ratio for your DVR Set top box Screen aspect ratio display 1080i is the recommended selection for high and high definition definition TV s 4 3 is the recommended for standard definition the default setting is 480i Closed Captioning Choose to activate deactivate digital or standard closed captioning Subtitles Audio Audio language Choose your preferred audio language Secondary audio Choose your preferred secondary language Enable2. It is the 8 digit number The default Password is 1234 From an Internet enabled tablet or cell phone You will need to download the MediaShower app to your phone Search for Mediaroom RDVR by Tech Mahindra Ltd in your phone s app store You will need your Account ID and Password to access the feature Your Account ID can be found on your TV by choosing the Menu then Applications then Manage STB It is the 8 digit number The default Password is 1234 26 Contact Us Business Hours Monday Friday 7 30am 5 30pm Saturday 8 00am Noon Address 440 East Grand Avenue Post Office Box 8045 Wisconsin Rapids WI 54495 8045 Telephone 715 421 8111 or 800 421 9282 Fax 715 421 6081 Website solarus net Email support solarus net Support Helpline 24 x 7 x 365 715 421 6085 or 888 676 8638 TUDES FOWENED BY SGQLAAYS O East Grand Avenue st Office Box 8045 isconsin Rapids WI 54495 8045 IDRAR FPOWENED BY FOLANUS
3. n r ie O a lt MediaShower TV How to Set Up or Change your PIN To set up your PIN follow the steps below Solarus Settings gt 1 Press the Menu button on your remote control Scroll to Settings Praia Neitar vyster 3 Scroll to the Parental Controls option and press OK on your remote control Press OK on the Parental Locking option 5 You will be prompted to choose a 4 digit PIN enter your choice of a 4 digit PIN and press OK 6 You will now be prompted to confirm your PIN re enter your new PIN and press OK Your PIN has now been activated To change your PIN follow the steps below Parental locking i Press the Menu button on your remote control Scroll to the Settings menu Scroll to the Parental Controls option and press OK on your remote control 4 Enter your 4 digit PIN when prompted Press OK on the Parental Locking option Scroll to Change Pin option and press OK on your remote control 7 You will be prompted to enter a new 4 digit PIN enter your new PIN 8 You will now be prompted to confirm your new 4 digit PIN re enter your new PIN Your PIN has now been changed Reminder the Save button must be selected after each gt change in order to save your new PIN Adult Content Locking The Adult Locking feature is available to set on your account when your MediaShower TV service is installed You have the option to lock unlock and change the
4. Disable audio descriptions Audio descriptions Audio Description are secondary audio streams that provide descriptions of the visuals in the program to assist those with visual impairments Digital Audio Output Choose from Stereo or Surround sound digital audio output Parental Parental Locking Activate and manage your parental controls Controls Adult Locking Manage your Adult content locking feature Restart Use the Restart System function to automatically reboot your DVR Set top box System A A z D a D 17 5 e 2 lt MediaShower TV Standby Sleep Mode Your whole home DVR Set top box will go into Standby or Sleep Mode in the following instances The Menu or Guide screen is left up for an extended period of time A VOD program or DVR recording has reached the end and is waiting on a response e Your DVR Set top box is turned off when you press the Power button on your remote control to turn off your TV e If you reach your network capacity you will be given the option to discontinue one of the functions if you choose to continue on the current box the others will go into Standby Sleep Mode If no action is taken the current box will go into Standby Sleep Mode To bring your DVR Set top box out of Standby Sleep Mode press OK to begin watching TV The Standby Sleep Mode is identified by a blue screen with a message which states Press OK to watch TV ote If your DVR Set top b
5. Recordings that are set to record during the power loss will be missed If the power goes out will my Parental Control Favorites and Users Settings be lost No These settings should not be lost if your DVR Set top box loses power Why do I see the too many devices are in use message when only one of set top box is in use Each set top box when in use or powered on counts as a program being watched f you see the too many devices in use message on your TV screen ensure that the set top boxes not in use are powered off by pressing the power button 23 Frequently Asked Questions Questions about Recording and Replaying Programs How many channels can I watch and record at the same time Depending on your service area you may be able to record up to five programs at once Can watch a show I m recording before the recording has completed Yes You can either watch the program live as it is being recorded or you can access the program through the recorded TV menu as it continues to be recorded Can record On Demand programs No Your DVR Set top box does not record On Demand programs Keep in mind that On Demand programming can be watched over a specified period of time and you have the ability to start it any time you choose If have a home theater will my DVR record a program in Dolby Digital 5 1 Yes If the program is broadcast in Dolby Digital 5 1 the program will be recorded with Dolby Digit
6. To navigate to the System Resources page press the Menu button on your remote control and scroll to Settings Choose General then System Information where you will find the System Resources tab Can Rewind Fast forward Record or Pause live TV from all set top boxes in my home The Rewind Fast forward Record and Pause Live TV functions are available on all TVs in your home only if you subscribe to MediaShower whole home DVR service If you subscribe to this service the Record function may be activated from any set top box in your home by pressing the Record button on your remote control this function is not limited just to the DVR You may choose to record programming from any set top box in your home then immediately access it through the Recorded TV menu in order to use the Rewind Fast forward and Pause functions What is Remote DVR Remote DVR is a feature that allows you to record programs on your DVR at home from a computer or browser capable mobile device like a cell phone or tablet How do I access Remote DVR From an Internet enabled device like a computer visit www solarus net mediashower television and click on the Remote DVR Manager If that doesn t work try the direct URL address http rdvr solarus net RDVRWebClient Default asox Home You will need your Account ID and Password to access the feature Your Account ID can found on your TV by choosing the Menu then Applications then Manage STB
7. player Select rentals are available for up to 72 hours Rental window and price is based upon individual title and movie studio To access VOD press the Video On Demand button on your remote control to choose from the available tabs Order VOD Titles 1 Press the Video On Demand Video On Demand 4 Movies On Demand gt button on your remote control PS 2 Scroll to Movies On Demand press the OK button on your remote control 3 Use the navigation buttons to view the VOD library by category title or page 4 Scroll to the title you want to rent and press OK on your remote control Select the rent option and press OK on your remote control A confirmation option will appear choose the rent or don t rent option Once you confirm the rental the movie will begin to play If the PIN required option has been enabled through the parental controls menu you will be required to enter your PIN when selecting the rent option 5 Use the fast forward play rewind stop and pause buttons to view your selection Video On Demand To verify a VOD purchase press the On Demand button on your remote control All available VOD titles will be listed on the Current rentals tab Additional VOD Information Some movie titles will have a preview option this option is available after selecting a title from the VOD menu To watch the preview scroll to the preview option and press OK on your remote control The preview will begin playi
8. remote control Scroll to Settings Scroll to the Television and press OK on your remote control Scroll to Set up Favorites and press OK on your remote control ak WN In the list of channels press OK on each channel that you would like to add remove from your Favorites list 6 Scroll to Save and press OK on your remote control Your Favorites list has now been created To access your Favorites list press the Menu button on your remote control scroll to Live TV then to Favorites and press OK on your remote control Use your Favorites list to select programming to watch or record MediaShower Shortcuts To quickly view your Favorite channels without going through the menu press the blue B button on your remote control Search The Search feature has been created to help you find programming you want to watch by defined text or people s names This feature helps you to quickly find programming without scrolling through the on screen program guide channel by channel or by time frames The Search function will search all programming information available through 14 days or through the VOD library To search for programming follow the steps below Press the Menu on your remote control Scroll to Live TV Scroll to the Search and press OK on your remote control gt EN Using your remote control and the on screen keyboard type the text that you would like to search for As you type the programming that matches your t
9. 1 Guide You can choose to view your on screen program guide in one of two different formats the grid style which is the default setting or a channel line up style The grid style shows the current time block with a list of channels with the respective program information If you select the channel line up style you will see the channel you are on with the current and upcoming program information With both options you can scroll through the guide channel by channel to view the current and upcoming programming MediaShower Quick Tip To view what s on in future days up to 14 days press the FF button on your remote while you re in the guide Guide continued To change your guide format preference follow the steps below SS Press the Menu on your remote control Scroll to Settings and select the Television option Scroll to the Guide Style and press OK on your remote control Select the guide preference of your choice and press OK on your remote control 5 Scroll to Save and press OK Your on screen program guide preferences have now been set each time you press the Guide button on your remote control your on screen program guide will appear in this format While in the Guide you have many customization and short cut options To access these options press the Zoom Enter button on your remote control Below is a list of the options available when using the Guide Options short cut with a description of eac
10. 5 Y PB PR Components to connect video output to an HDTV 6 S Video Video output for VCR or TV with S Video connections 7 Video Out RCA output to connect to TV VCR DVD recorder or other device 8 Audio Out L and R Left and Right RCA stereo audio output 9 Optical S PDIF audio output to a digital home theater receiver menu 10 HDMI Input for high definition TV or home theater receiver with HDMI connection T USB USB 2 0 connector not currently supported reserved for future use C 12 Power 12V DC DC power adaptor connection e ES 9 2 fo 0 r o 1 SS lt MediaShower TV The Menu Use the Solarus menu to watch Live TV view Recorded TV access Video On Demand manage your Caller ID on TV or manage your Solarus MediaShower settings Access The Menu 1 Press the Menu button on your remote control The menu displays on the TV screen 2 Use the cursor arrow keys to select an option 3 Press OK to access one of these options Options a Use Functions Live TV Watch live TV View programming currently airing on live TV Access all programming Channels program titles and Guide time frames are indicated You may also press the Guide button on your remote control Select Favorites to view the program guide with only Favorites your favorite channels listed For more information on managing your favorite channels see the Favorites section on page 17 Search Use the search function
11. PIN used for this feature This feature will lock the adult content which includes any programming rated AO TV MA or NC 17 When one of these titles is scrolled over in the on screen program guide or in the programming information bar at the bottom of the screen you will see a message that states Locked Adult Content This feature is enabled to avoid any adult content descriptions or titles from appearing To lock or unlock this content or to change your PIN follow the steps listed below if Press the Menu button on your remote control 4 Parental controls 2 Scroll to Settings Perra indring Scroll to the Parental Controls and press OK on your remote control 4 Scroll to Adult Locking and press OK 5 You will be prompted to enter your 4 digit PIN 6 To lock unlock this feature press the OK button on your remote control while the Lock Adult Program field is high lighted a lock image will appear if content is locked 7 Once you have made your selection scroll to Save or Don t Save to save or reset your selections Important Information All features that you change examples Parental Controls Adult Content Locking Favorites any Settings are specific to the set top box STB that you save them to If you want to set up Parental Controls Favorites etc on multiple TV s you ll have to program the settings to each set top box STB If you subscribe to MediaShower DVR service all DVR features and recordings
12. Reference Guide MediaShower at a glance MEA SIDRA FOWENED EY EOLANUS Welcome to Solarus MediaShower This guide to Solarus MediaShower services contains information on using your new Solarus entertainment services TV Internet and Phone Although you ll find answers to many of your most common questions in this guide our website is the best resource for learning about your new Solarus MediaShower services A wealth of information is available to you at solarus net Instructional videos which teach you how to use many of the features of MediaShower are available on channel 2 in our Video on Demand VOD library and on our website You can access these videos in three ways 1 Tune to channel 2 and watch 2 Press the Video on Demand button on your remote control and watch 3 Visit www solarus net mediashower These instructional videos are valuable tools created to help you familiarize yourself with the countless benefits of the Solarus MediaShower service For more detailed information refer to this guide If you need more assistance please call Customer Service at 800 421 9282 or the Support Helpline at 888 676 8638 About Solarus Solarus is a premier provider of the most advanced communication products and services in Central Wisconsin delivering digital television high speed internet local and long distance telephone and more all for your home or business Solarus has been serving the local communi
13. al 5 1 If the program is broadcast in analog sound the recording will also be in analog sound despite your home theater s audio connection to your DVR Set top box What picture format will my DVR record programs in Your DVR will record the programs in the same format they are broadcast Can increase the rewind and fast forward speed Yes Your DVR has the ability to rewind and fast forward at four speeds when viewing live TV or recorded programming The arrows appear in the status bar on the screen while in rewind or fast forward mode You may also skip back in 7 second increments by pressing the replay button or skip ahead in 30 second increments by pressing the FWD button on your remote control Does my DVR record any of the menu bar on screen program guide audio volume changes or anything else that appears on the screen when I am using my remote control No Your DVR only records the audio and video of the program you are recording 24 Questions about Recording and Replaying Programs A recording may start a minute or more after the program has begun Why is this Your DVR is synced with the TV listing and if a network starts a program earlier than on the program guide the DVR will miss that time unless you program your DVR to record earlier Only a part of my program was recorded Why If the beginning of the program did not record you may have scheduled to record after the program had begun If the end of the pro
14. complaints or questions to the cable or broadcasting networks Note Be sure to take advantage of the parental control and adult locking options available with this service 20 Solarus Caller ID on TV lt D a D 17 5 e 4 With Solarus s Caller ID on TV you take control of your incoming calls Caller ID on TV lets you decide whether an incoming call will be an interruption When a call comes in to your home phone a banner will appear at the top of your TV screen with the caller s name when available and phone number You can now see who is calling right from your TV 21 MediaShower TV Manage Your Caller ID on TV feature To manage your Caller ID on TV feature you will use the Applications tab in the main menu on your Solarus MediaShower TV service The menu options in this tab will enable you to view your Caller ID history To view your Caller ID history e a da ina Y y 3Solaru Applications Favourte Channels ManagesTa 1 Press the Menu button on your remote control 2 Scroll to the Applications tab Scroll down to Caller ID Management and press OK on your remote control 4 From here you can control Caller ID Settings Caller ID History Caller ID Contact List Voice Mail Settings Y CalleriD History weny can 7154316148 E ie nsan asaros P Amu vonios P ns aa H asoma ys P nee usmai MY naani aoe PA D 11 Mediashower Sh
15. ext criteria will begin to appear on the screen for you to choose from 5 Choose a program from the list and press OK on your remote control 6 Now you will be given a list of the time and location of the program Using your remote control cursor keys select a programming option ES 99 2 ied n r o 19 oS lt MediaShower TV 7 You can now choose to Watch Record episode Record series or View more show times 8 After choosing to record your program you will now be given additional recording options where you can choose how long to keep the recording or to change the schedules end time for the recording 9 Once all options are selected your program will be recorded on your DVR You will also have additional options such as searching titles only video on demand only or to search people only To access these options while in the search detail screen scroll to the Options button and press OK on your remote control Now select the search option you would like and press OK on your remote control MediaShower Shortcuts To quickly activate or deactivate your Search feature without going through the menu press the yellow A button on your remote control Video On Demand Solarus On Demand provides access to thousands of hours of video titles concerts movies free programs and special events Ordering is simple and you can pause fast forward rewind and stop the selection just like using your DVD
16. gram did not record it could be your DVR has reached its content storage capacity Another reason could be loss of power or digital TV signal during the recording Questions about Managing your Recordings How long can I keep my recordings You can keep them as long as you want Lock the programs you do not want auto deleted You may need to erase some locked recordings to make room for others if storage capacity becomes an issue Does my DVR automatically erase programs to make room for new ones Yes Your DVR will automatically erase programs when space is needed Your DVR will delete the oldest recordings first Can erase part of a recorded program No Your DVR can only erase the program in its entirety How many future recordings can schedule You can set as many future recordings as you want provided you have the necessary storage capacity 25 Frequently Asked Questions Questions about Managing your Recordings Do Parental Controls work with my DVR Set top box Yes Your Parental Controls will restrict what is viewed or recorded If you schedule a recording for a program or channel that is blocked the program will record but the video will not appear and the audio will be muted You will need to disable your parental lock feature to view the program while it is being recorded Where do I find the available capacity on my DVR The Disk Space Availability is listed at the bottom of the System Resources page
17. h option Guide Options s Jump To Day amp Time On Now This option will take you to your guide with a list of programming that is on at the current time Tonight This option takes you directly to prime time in the uide so you can quickly view the programming vailable during prime time of the current day v Q Tomorrow his option takes you directly to the same time frame the following day to enable you to quickly view the programming airing in 24 hours Oo Dates This option lists the upcoming dates 48 hours out to 10 days out by selecting one of these dates you will go directly to the list of programming available for the specified date to enable you to quickly find upcoming programming up to 10 days out View Channel Lineup Temporarily switches between Channel Lineup or Grid Style guide View Favorite Channels By selecting this option you can easily navigate between your favorite channel list in the guide and a full listing of all channels in your channel line up or if you only want to see a certain subset of your subscribed channels when in the Guide Guide Settings Customize Channels Selecting this option allows you to remove channels from your line up This option is perfect when you don t want children to see channels in your channel line up or if you only want to see a certain subset of your subscribed channels when in the Guide Change Favorites Thi
18. ng 3 Press OK to select an earlier program Choose to Watch Record Series or view More Show times 5 Press the Exit to TV button and you ll be prompted with the question Do you want to go to live TV 6 Press OK to Watch live TV or Cancel Channel Blocking Solarus gives you the ability to lock channels on your MediaShower TV service Locking a channel will prevent the corresponding programming from being viewed To lock channels follow the steps below Again even when the channel is locked by the parental locking feature program titles and descriptions are still viewable through the program guide To completely block a channel from the guide and from viewing while browsing follow the steps below iL Press the Menu on your remote control Scroll to Settings Scroll to the Television and press OK on your remote control Highlight Customize channel guide and press OK vox WN Using your arrows and the OK button uncheck the chan nels you want to completely remove from the guide and while channel changing 6 Scroll to Save and press OK on your remote control Your channel locking preferences have now been set Note To quickly view a list of the currently blocked channels select the view locked only option in the channel locking menu Favorites In addition to the default channel list you can create a personalized favorites list To create your Favorites list follow the steps below 1 Press the Menu on your
19. ng at the bottom of the screen you will see a message offering rental information Press OK to rent or decline the rental Once you have chosen a movie to rent press OK on your remote control you will now be asked to continue with the rental process by choosing the Rent for X XX or Don t Rent option Once you have selected the Rent for X XX you will be able to view the title for the available rental period and you will be charged on your next monthly statement lf you choose the Don t Rent option you will go back to the rental information screen Play or Restart VOD 1 Press the Video On Demand button on your remote control Scroll to Current Rentals 3 Choose the title that you want to restart or replay and press OK on your remote control 4 Scroll to Play and press OK on your remote control The title will now begin to play from where you last left off To start from the beginning press Stop and choose the Start Over option 5 Use the fast forward rewind stop and pause buttons to view your selection Note If watching a rented title from additional set top boxes in your home the movie will only be viewable from the beginning of the program or movie To skip ahead to where you previously left off use the fast forward or skip ahead buttons on your remote control ES i 2 je n I o 1 Sa lt MediaShower TV Pay Per View PPV Pay Per View provides access to special events such as concer
20. ol this will power on your TV and DVR Set top box simultaneously C Press the Menu button to display the main menu D Use the arrow keys to select an option Live TV Recorded TV Video On Demand Settings Applications My MediaShower You are now ready to sit back relax and enjoy a better TV experience Batteries To change the batteries open the cover on the back of the remote Press the cover tab gently and lift the cover up Other ways of opening the cover may result in breaking the cover The batteries should be installed observing the polarity indicated on the inside of the battery compartment Important Information All features that you change examples Parental Controls Adult Content Locking Favorites any Settings are specific to the set top box STB that you save them to If you want to set up Parental Controls Favorites etc on multiple TV s you ll have to program the settings to each set top box STB If you subscribe to MediaShower DVR service DVR features and recordings will be available on all STB s in your home You ll only need to program once and your recordings will be stored on all STB s VOD and PPV movies are also made available on all STB s in your home For example if you order a movie in one room it will play on all other TV s in your home Remote Control Functions Use your remote to access programs adjust volume control your DVR Set top box and On Demand selections as well as scroll
21. ortcuts To quickly view your Caller ID History feature without going through the menu press the red C button on your remote control 22 Frequently Asked Questions Questions about your Solarus DVR Set Top Box Where can I find details on how to install my DVR Set top box Installation information is found in the Let s Get Started section of your DVR Set top box manual have questions about my DVR Set top box and would prefer to speak with a Technical Support Representative Please call 888 676 8638 to speak with a Technical Support Representative How many hours of programming can I store in my DVR Set top box The total number of recording hours will depend on the mix of SD standard definition or HD high definition programs you have recorded On average you can store up to 40 hours of HD programming or up to 100 hours of SD programming Can I view and record HD programming with my DVR Set top box Yes Your DVR Set top box supports both SD and HD formats A subscription to Solarus HD service is required to view and record HD programming As a bonus Solarus MediaShower broadcasts the local channels in HD for free Do I need to have my DVR Set top box connected to a telephone line No Your DVR Set top box updates through the Network connection What happens if my DVR Set top box temporarily loses power All recordings saved prior to the power loss will be saved as well as your future recording schedules
22. ox is in Standby Sleep Mode this does not mean the box is powered off When the unit is in Standby Sleep Mode it is still pulling a data video stream and is using bandwidth In order to free up a stream you will want to power off the box by pressing the Power button When the green light turns off this indicates the unit is turned off Each set top box when in use or powered on counts as a program being watched If you see a message that displays Too many devices in use on your TV screen ensure that the set top boxes not in use are powered off by pressing the Power button Set Parental Controls Solarus provides a Parental Control feature that enables you to limit the selections you or your family can watch When a selection is blocked a lock image will appear on your screen with a message advising you to press OK to unlock the program Even when the channel or program is locked by the Parental Locking feature program titles and descriptions are still viewable through the program guide unless Adult Lockin Adult Locking has been activated for additional information see g section on page 13 Creating Parental Controls 1 Press Menu on your remote control Scroll to Settings Scroll to Parental Controls and press OK Select the Parental Locking option aR WN The first time you access this option you will be prompted to establish a 4 digit PIN this PIN will be used to lock and unlock the parental controls Ente
23. r the 4 digit PIN you would like to use and save the entry Now you can choose whether or not to require a PIN on movie rentals by selecting the corresponding Change button 8 Choose to lock or unlock channels by selecting the Channels Change button 9 Choose what parental guideline rating to lock or unlock by selecting the corresponding Change button 10 Choose the Movie Ratings to lock or unlock by selecting the corresponding Change button 11 Choose to lock or unlock unrated content by selecting the corresponding Change button You may choose to lock all options in the Parental Locking menu by scrolling to the Lock opti on and pressing OK on your remote control To change your Parental Locking PIN select the Change PIN option in the Parental Locking menu If you forget your Parental Locking PIN please contact our Technica If you opt to Content Locking the following will be affected US TV Parental Guidelines will Assistance Center at 888 676 8638 or 715 421 6085 enable Lock adult programs in Parental Controls or the Adult lose the unlock all option for that menu Movie Ratings will automatically lock the NC 17 settings and you will lose the unlock all o ption for that menu A Important the Save button must be selected after each gt parental locking feature is changed in order to save preferences automatically lock the TV MA settings and you will ES 9 2 ie
24. s option allows you to edit and manage your favorite list of channels for more information on Favorite channels see the Favorites section Set Guide Style This option will allow you to change your preferred guide layout This is a short cut for switching between Channel Line up and Grid styles K 15 lt 19 e w 1 a Q 2 1 D lt MediaShower TV Picture in Picture PIP Preview Feature In addition to the customizable on screen guide you will see the picture in picture feature displayed As you scroll through the different channels the programming currently playing on each channel will appear in the smaller picture at the bottom left side of your screen to preview You can also use the picture in picture preview feature by pressing the up and down arrow keys while viewing your current program or when you press the Last button on your remote control Time Shifting Feature Time shifting is the ability to go back in time and watch programming that aired up to 24 hours prior to the current time This feature brought to you only with Solarus MediaShower is available on channels indicated with a play logo It is currently available on channels 7 9 11 13 341 380 and 401 To access the Time Shifting feature follow the steps below 1 Press the Guide on your remote control 2 Use the arrows to highlight one of the above channels and use the left arrow to scroll back to earlier programmi
25. through and confirm actions within the on screen menus Mode buttons to control TV and additional devices Rewind Fast forward controls Record TV with the press of a button Stop recording or replay modes Skip back in 7 second increments Go to the Video On Demand menu Return to previous menu screen Use your cursor keys to navigate guide and menu screens Return to live TV Quick access to Search Quick access to Favorites Increase Decrease audio volume Edit text on the search screen and PIN fields Pause your programming Skip forward in 30 second increments Go directly to your list of recorded programs Go to the main menu screen Reserved for future use OK confirms your menu and guide selections Display program information Quick access to Caller ID History Access your on screen program guide Browse channels Review last 5 channels viewed Customize guide channel and viewing options ES D 2 o 0 r o O a lt MediaShower TV Get to know your Solarus whole home DVR Set top box Your Solarus whole home DVR Set top box supports all of Solarus s MediaShower TV services including Pay Per View Video on Demand and HD Your DVR and set top box must be handled much in the same way as a computer to reduce potential for damage e Position it in an open space to allow airflow around the DVR Set top box Do not place the DVR Set top box in an enclosed entertainment
26. to find programs in the guide or in the On Demand library by title keyword or person Recorded TV View Recordings Manage edit delete or view recordings by date or title on your whole home DVR Scheduled Manage and edit your scheduled recordings and series recordings Add Recordings Schedule new recordings by using the Guide search functions or manually using the program channel time Video On Video On Demand Browse from movie and program titles available Demand On Demand VOD View VOD titles that you have rented up to 72 hours Current Rentals after your initial rental confirmation availability time varies by title Search The search function is available for you to search the entire On Demand library for content by program or person Settings General Manage your system information Television Manage your guide favorites and display settings Audio Manage your audio settings Parental Controls Manage your DVR Set top box parental controls Restart System Use the Restart System function to automatically reboot your DVR Set top box Applications Favorite Channels Currently not supported reserved for future use Caller ID Management View and manage your Voicemail Settings Caller ID Settings and Caller ID History Manage STB Access your 8 digit Account ID for Remote DVR Manager MediaShower Photos and Music a
27. ts sporting events and more PPV channels are 142 148 and 275 280 Order PPV ile Press Guide on your remote control The list of programs displays 2 Use one of the following methods to select a PPV a Press the cursor keys to scroll up down one channel at a time b Enter the channel number and press OK c Press Pg Up or Pg Down in order to view each page of channels d Press fast forward or rewind while in the on screen program guide to advance or reverse 24 hours at a time 3 Scroll to the PPV program you want to order and press OK on your remote control When prompted choose the Rent for X XX confirmation option by pressing OK on your remote control If the PIN required option has been enabled through the parental controls menu you will be required to enter your PIN when selecting the rent option PPV charges will appear on your next monthly statement Note In order to rewind fast forward pause or watch a PPV event outside of it s regularly scheduled time you must record it with your DVR PPV programs are not stored for a predetermined amount of time like a VOD title your DVR Set top box treats it like any other regularly scheduled program PPV events can be scheduled ordered up to 24 hours in advance This may vary Program Disclaimer We receive programming from various cable and non cable networks and we are not responsible for the content of programs aired by these networks Please refer programming
28. ty for over 115 years we re a name you can rely on What s Inside Contents Media SNOW TV arpa AAA 4 Remote Control tii a ad ales 4 BAS a tad edad 4 Remote Control FUNCtIONS 0 nooo 5 Get to know your Solarus whole home DVR Set top box 6 TS Met add a iaa alla 8 OF SSRIS a a ba ee 9 e Standby Sleep Mode ccc ccc cect e eet e ete eeeneens O Set Parental Contr ls valc aca e ati lada canes 11 Adult Content LOCKING 0 ccc eee ene eens 3 A Merten natant ea Da al res eens am ari ace ectl saad 4 ante 4 e Picture in Picture PIP Preview Feature 0 00 eee 6 e Time Shifting Feature 0 eee ene ene 6 Channel BIOCKING ccc sa rca vated daa 6 SA O arn ARAE aad a hte 7 SA O E 7 Video On Demand VOD ooo 18 e Pay Per View PPV 0 cect ete e eee e eens 20 e Program Disclaimer 0 00 teen eens 20 SoOlarus Caller ID taa actas e aaa td ed 21 Frequently Asked QUESOS ccinididiniaarcsci cia 23 Questions about your Solarus DVR Set Top BOX o ocoococco o 23 e Questions about Recording and Replaying Programs 24 e Questions about Managing your Recordings 000 25 Contact US eeir ce tes eee coho a bE GA a de ade 27 9 9 14 MediaShower TV Remote Control To view your MediaShower TV service complete the following steps A Press the STB button on your remote control B Press the Power button on your remote contr
29. unit or cabinet Do not place the DVR Set top box on a soft surface such as a rug sofa bed or other similar surface e The DVR Set top box should not be next to an external heat source that could raise the temperature of the unit Connection into a surge protector along with your other audio video equipment is highly recommended Front Panel Item Description Function The power button will turn the DVR Set top box on and off 1 Power When held for more than 5 seconds the DVR Set top box is restarted Green lighting indicates the power is on 2 Link LED Green lighting indicates data or programming stream is being received 3 HD LED Blue lighting indicates the DVR Set top box is in HD mode 720p or 1080i setting mode 4 Record Red lighting indicates program recording 5 Menu Press the Menu button to activate the on screen menu Up down Up and down arrow keys allow you to change channels Left and right 6 left and right arrow keys allow you to navigate through the guide and menu arrow keys Fi OK Confirms channels or menu options 8 USB Port USB 2 0 Connector not supported at this time reserved for future use J Rear Panel a Item Description Function N 1 To Wall Video In Coax input for home video network 2 To TV Video Out Coax output for TV or VCR 3 Network Ethernet Port 4 eSATA eSATA connector not currently supported reserved for future use
30. will be available on all STB s in your home You ll only need to program once and your recordings will be stored on all STB s VOD and PPV movies are also made available on all STB s in your home For example if you order a movie in one room it will play on all other TV s in your home f you forget your Parental Locking PIN please contact our Technical Assistance Center at 888 676 8638 or 715 421 6085 f you opt to enable Lock adult programs in Parental Controls or the Adult Content Locking the following will be affected US TV Parental Guidelines will automatically lock the TV MA settings and you will ose the unlock all option for that menu Movie Ratings will automatically lock the NC 17 settings and you will lose the unlock all option for that menu lt 1 e w 1 a o 2 D D 4 lt MediaShower TV On the Adult Locking screen you will also have the option to change your PIN To change your PIN follow the steps below iL While on the Adult Locking screen scroll to Change PIN and press OK on your remote aontais control Parental locking 2 Enter anew PIN when prompted 3 Confirm your new PIN by re entering your selection when prompted Your Adult Locking PIN has now been changed Note Parental controls are automatically re entered when service is turned on off Reminder For additional Parental Control information please see the Parental Controls section on page 1
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