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1. The Flip Bar may also show other options Watch in HD When tuning to a standard definition channel this button may appear on the left side of the Flip Bar to indicate the channel is also available in High Definition Press OK Select to tune directly to the 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 Y 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 Must subscribe to HD services Digital Music Channels Galaxie Digital Music is continuous commercial free music in a variety of formats Available on Channels 800 839 Access Digital Music e Select Digital Music from the Main Menu or Search Menu e Press
2. aaa Caiper Masts Wine m From Listings Select your Scheduled Recording in the listings it will be indicated by the red dot in the Instant Info fois haran ot yor Tv ening gmmg Press OK Select or INFO and select to change your options or delete the Scheduled Recording DIGITAL From here select J to cancel the recording or select a to see all the Recording Options SERIES RECORDING SETTINGS Record 4 Ony ww Epicor Come d All enitodes fave uni 4 Space is needed Record 4 This channel only gawe dl Da me fave unii d On Lime Record Serbes with there settings i Doni record this teries Digital ALe Xe Recorder Recording Notices Recording Starting Notice If you are currently watching TV before a Scheduled Recording begins a notice will appear giving you the opportunity to confirm or cancel the recording If you don t do anything the DVR will automatically tune to the channel and begin recording Live TV programming that was temporarily recorded in the buffer will be erased Changing Channels While Recording 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 e Select the laJ to view the other recording e Select the to continue recording as scheduled e Select J to cancel the current recording and change the channel Recording Low and Full Notices i Guide will advise you with an
3. 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 l 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 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 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 I m 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 using SWAP the DVR will save alll the temporary recording and you will record 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 l Q Ho
4. 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 For current TV Ratings System please refer to the last page of this manual DIGITAL Tv CABLE 7 03pm GU ii Rar Contoh Cantent Locks Sotup Select the content you wish io irik z r Parental Controls Mowe Rating Locks bf Sorvice Locks TY Aating Locks Hide Tithes Matter Locks i Channel Licks PiMs Setup Tithe Locks DIGITAL TV CARLE POtprn OUE ii Canlent Locks Setup Violence Lock or unik degrees of exPlichnes kz Vielence D i Serua Situations i Langu ape E Suggestive Dialogue DIGITAL CABLE atp ou A Rating Locks Setup ly Gael gud iene Primes Oe Seles tedaek or unlock Movit Ratings 3 a Farontal guhlame ruggrated OER Parents strongly cautioned a Se Restricted i BO On Tr Ani uder i Aduh Auden cry Parental Controls for On Demand Parental Control settings include On Demand RE programming To block all access to On Demand Video On femand select Service Locks from the Parental Controls ST ayy ce oeii Menu View Locked Programs To view programs and channels you have locked enter your PIN when prompted Locks will automatically be restored when you tune away from the channel or turn
5. Recording Options at any time as often Tie Simsar 11 FOX 7 Es0 ip ki as YOu like i seca Tz Ari go io cang ina ept tin had te Purge W Fuiure Rererdings 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 Select or INFO You can also select Series Recordings to see a list of just scheduled series Select amp from the Program Information Screen Select k to change the Recording Options or select E3 to delete this program from your list of Future The OH ew recordings HO WEAN DIGITAL CABLE epee bh seh ia Bp Ricora Use the 4 gt buttons on your remote to change yee tage dala rat lech the Recording Options cole sopra ENEAS Chane to Aecani TAi chanel only Start Recording On Titer End Aei Cars Tift e Change the frequency of the recording such as every day or once a week vk aA e Specify how many recordings to save AS Snie GARE 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 T Octom i lWrantcarher 2 ZH TRI 7 S 0p Pi japan Siathiin Alesana Garena RODT As the lolita i ED 7 00p 3p sporter 2 PT The Aimy Ca T E i i iir Ee Liner Ratar a0 7 Amercian Moat Fi p l Whgse Ling ls it Anyway ate a i
6. ction Hero Sort Results l Red Heat Save Search 3 The Ter minatar Total Hetal Auno Record ji Taine Select Actor Director from the Search Menu and use the 4 gt v 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 Digital Ae Xe Recorder Keyword Search Select Keyword from the Search Menu and use the 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 Search 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 S
7. if there is a conflict DIGITAL CABLE Digital Ae Xe Recorder You may extend this recording in case the Magram rund longer than scheduled Extend recording 4 00 minutes late i ia g Record as panned do moi eri hi ar e DIGITAL CABLE Mee Siaor F RO Tp a ptr Tit Awt qed o cang in pa pipidae Heat ses Bari DA Fiure Recordings The Simprons i a g 5 z ee i Fail 3 a ee ETE Er are i I iE Los Ubris oc Mton DIGITAL CABLE Ur ie Pige Roy oan your renee te sot mecoraing prlariilos e orite With A hightrannorn ty firmdee likel o rncodi acari oter DVR Cleanup From the Main Menu select DVR Menu to access ange oan DVR Cleanup aE News 4 ive Digital Fim a A Video Recorder 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 Modify Recording Options i Guide gives you flexibility fo manage your DIGITAL personal video library You can modify your CABLE rnem MA
8. on screen notice when available memory on the DVR is low or full lf recording space becomes full during a recording the recording will stop When you schedule a recording and recording space is low a notice will prompt you to review your DVR Recordings to delete recordings Digital Ae Xe Recorder 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 available 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 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 Y
9. sexual situations S infrequent coarse language L or some suggestive dialogue D Parents Strongly Cautioned This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following intense violence V intense sexual situations S strong coarse language L or intensely suggestive dialogue D Mature Audience Only This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17 This program contains one or more of the following graphic violence V explicit sexual activity S or crude indecent language L Seaside COMMUNICATIONS www seaside ns ca Office and Studio 1318 Grand Lake Road Next to Cape Breton University Mailing address PO Box 4558 Reserve Mines NS BIE 1L2 Phone 902 539 6250 Fax 902 539 2597 April 2012 Rev A28
10. the MUSIC button on the remote if available You can press INFO for more information on each category Select a music format and enjoy the music GALAXIE YOUR MUSICAL UNIVERSE Digital Music Channels 800 Masterworks 801 The Light 802 Classic Rock 803The Spa 804 Adult Alternative 805 French Pop Rock 806 Le Top D tente 807 Pop Adult 808 Memories 809 Smooth Jazz 820 The Beat 821 Max Trax Hit List 822 Franco Country 823 Flashback 70 s 824 Souvenirs 825 Rock 826 Rock Alternative 82 7 Nostalgie 828 Musique Bout choux 829 Max Trax Party Digital Music may not be available on all menu configurations Galaxie Digital Music Stingray Digital DIGITAL CABLE Decoy ay UP anre ariel oy are Pony Poe ae en ne 810 Swigin Standars 811 Kids Stuff 812 Hit Country 813 Franco Relax 814 Mousses Musique 815 Jammin 816 Blues Street 817 Chill Lounge 818 Dance Clubbin 819 Country Classics 830 Jazz Masters 831 Jazz Now 832 Folk Roots 833 Around the World 834 Jukebox Oldies 835 Nature 836 Pop Classics 83 Baroque 838 Chamber Music 839 Remember The 80 s F l a 7 fi T F am Smart Channel Surfing Parental Controls 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
11. 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 3 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 CAL BILE Py os ner fp i el Plani 7 fj om ow DO Se om 5s Of oo wo FY Grioli Bath ped Th Te lee ee 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 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 ENTER LOCK vif Picape enter your 4 digit Locks PIN Ghia a Ww A Sat hocks for tiie channel or rating PIN Setup Lock Options Not supported on all remotes 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
12. to your Favorite channels once you set them up Your Access to Digital Cable Your remote control holds the key to navigating through the features of i Guide Words appearing in UPPERCASE BOLD refers 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 a and 4 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 information 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 a buttons to navigate Navigate Program Listings S Seosig 7 03pm D You can use the a w and 4 P buttons on your remote to quickly navigate the listings screens 7 00 7 30 eke EY up to 14 days in advance Press OK Select to conadlem Army pleyed tte i f no Ward Battie oT Viniyn tune to that channel or INFO for more information ESEA 8 00p Si Hunters Listings are color coded to identify types of programs 746 Blue mm Regular programs ka a ru E House Hunters Purple Movies A Bivley s Believe innerspace Star Trek The Gree
13. AP button on your remote While Watching a Show Currently Airing e Press RECORD to record the program you are watching e Press SWAP to switch to the other tuner 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 program e Press RECORD to set up the second recording r DIGITAL x CARLE 4 Hea Fa i Digital i HO m 4 Video one p Recorder a ime Furr mei to imon i wi e FCI siia CAN a Aecarding DIGITAL Uipmh TW CABLE SELECT A DAY AND TME TO RECORD Start Recording i ig Top p End Recording At d SSp I Day te Record qi Mon 2 25 jF w Canim fa Dont got up oF chan pr ECOADING STARTED This program if meow beeng neoonceed ea De eve 69 HOT idp PE ree 4 Turning a Dated Living Room Into a Space That Reflects 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 e Continue recording don t change channel ease e teat ia ua e Stop recording change channel this appears when 2 recordings in progress and want to tune to another channel Continue recording don t change channel Stop recording change channe i a
14. Adam movies EDGE UF A R ie hiaat contain sexually explicit scenes and are intended Soh Pay Parie By Tithe FAILTE TO Lair for an adult audience only Lucky Muriteer Sey Order Pay Per View From the Main Menu and Quick Menu select V for Vandotia PPV to go to the PPV Menu hen select any X Men The Last St 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 a T 2 information screen phe apet Up 1 fe Hie ify pay SS OU Pio Lancs 4 i Pay Per View is currently available on Seaside Channels 501 525 and 526 a ace aia aca cin OHER AAAA AEA ea rat 7 p a fe k i ee Bait well hare the tA Ley if aw Waugh ro erivanoiced krorri p pi Vince Vaughn oro estranged keari agape i Oe TH eae oll thee peas Ea wid FTA to thn Aoi Sree Guide Symbols to Know PPV Information Screens Go back to the previous screen see all the times the program will be airing Order the program or cancel an ordered BUY BUY program V Save this channel in your Favorites list gO Set Recording Timers Requires separate Indicates the program is available as part of VCR Setup or use of Digital Video Recorder a package A Place a Lock on the program to restrict cy Set or cancel a Reminder viewing DIGITAL Order Pay Per View Packages select the title from the listings and a B Icon will appear if the program is par
15. 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 Fip 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 HD format are recorded in HD quality if your DVR is connected to a HD 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 Video on Demand VOD programs A Due to copyright restrictions Video 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 increase the rewind and fast forward speed A Yes Your DVR will control rewind and fast forward at four soeeds each Just press the REW or FF buttons up to four times The on screen indicator will tell you at what soeed you are controlling playback Q Can set the DVR to skip commercials as it is recording A No You can only fast forward through commercials if yo
16. IGITAL 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 Se T Sear ein TG a Title Search allows you to find a specific Search by Titis program by entering the first few letters of TAAA A SS eS d a the program name C Search Mone Select Title from the Search menu and use the a Saath Tha 4 gt a v buttons to navigate the keyboard and AWIE eapi spell out the program title Continue entering S yyw g Enter aco letters until the show you are looking for appears on the right If the program is not airing in the next 14 days it won t appear on the list DIGITAL CABLE Saving Searches 5630p dil Save your search by selecting Save Search RAPPER eRe LENEA Saving searches can be helpful when you want to quickly find a program 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 smart Channel Surfing 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
17. KJ Icon to confirm your Favorites channel settings DIGITAL CABLE tee Pair i Pepe a cherie a ad thie Tinos Dibner ci a Svircta bog by Pe ee Pee Spore Merten h DOCE Bet CABLE Ain Cinai m SFO an aa p Oey u ily ily Tili 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 cecital DA e Flip Bar Position Flip Bar can appear on top CABLE or bottom of screen default is bottom 4 Guide Setup e Flip Bar Timeout Flip Bar will stay on your E are ENR gedit screen from 2 to 15 seconds default is 3 seconds EPS RS AI PTE e Channel Entry Hip Bar position Yes automatically tunes to a channel after Filp Bar timeout 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 of a program from 1 15 minutes default is DIGITAL one minute CABL 1 03pm e Grid Cell Height Adjust the listings grid for A Guide Setup single or double height grid display liege dal ae eats e Mini Guide Cell Height Adjust the listings Heta NADA huis sate display for single 3 channels or double lini Guide Cell Height 2 channels e Message Indicator Selec
18. SEASIDE TV Digital Cable User Guide powered by r OVI re Main Office and Studio 1318 Grand Lake Road Next to the Cape Breton University Voice 902 539 6250 Fax 902 539 2597 Mailing Address seaside Communications P O Box 4558 Reserve DSBE 12 Customer Support csr seaside ns ca Technical Support support seaside ns ca TV Advertising ads seaside ns ca Public Service Announcements psa seaside ns ca www seaside ns ca All content Copyright 2012 Rovi Corporation All rights reserved Rovi and the Rovi logo are trademarks of Rovi Corporation and or its subsidiaries The information in this document is provided for informational use only and is subject to change without notice Seaside Communications and Rovi assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document or for any omissions Rovi Corporation 2830 De La Cruz Boulevard Santa Clara CA 95050 Welcome To seaside Digital Cable Welcome to Seaside Digital Cable Your digital cable is powered by i Guide it unlocks a world of greater choice convenience and control so you can fully enjoy your Seaside Digital Cable entertainment experience With Seaside 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 y
19. 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 Seaside 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 Seaside Communications Q When I selected a category from the On Demand Menu I 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 l Q 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 Q How do return to live TV when I m watching recorded programming A Simply press the LIVE or button on your remote Q How do record a Pay Per View PPV broadcast A Pay Per View broadcasts must be ordered before they can be recorded If you want to schedule a recording for a PPV event take the following steps 1 From the Information
20. ake charge of poor TY wring T eich PAQSNTAL CONTROLS Prei CME fait F Set or cancel a remingor GO Fx 230 4 A Repost Baby Dont You Go hi TV 14 L Bp one Donna anal Eric see a pasior Billy Dee Viilliams for premarital counseling Comedy L Strang Coarse Language De lnteniely Suggertive Dialog Jeon Bet Return tothe previi screen To access information while viewing listings or watching TV press the INFO button Press INFO asecond 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 v buttons to highlight each icon and see the on screen description Guide Symbols to Know Action Icons Go back to the previous screen Cod Watch this channel or program Record Change Recording Options DVR c2 Save the channel in your Favorites list 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 mpa Order PPV On Demand and other be airing pay services Menu selections vary depending on services offered Reminders You can set Reminders so you don t miss shows you want to watch Setting Reminders From the Program Info screen highlight the EY icon and press OK Select Follow the on screen prompts to confirm t
21. aved 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 POD Pape tay ec es kea dl Poe ks Toe ol eei Armir IMi Frama Se re eT i BE es en ce Bogs Armarica y Funniest Home ME lt lt ae ric i z E e r Is et a AMPs Freins pe AE H Arira Redd JY AE A treed G i WOARE A nas ALLA SAVEL T Starches bution on the Starch kenu ATAM i Sort Resu ts a DIGITAL CABLE Amai rl TEAS J Gati bescha eede Reena atar A ey A pA or
22. ce Q What if fhe program I want fo record runs over its scheduled air time such as when a football game goes into overtime How can make sure 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 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 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 Q Can I set up my DVR fo record every episode of a specific program title A Yes Your DVR lets you record multiple episodes of a program according to your preference 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 soace 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 i
23. ces 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 7 Q How do set my digital audio 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 8 Q What if forget my Parental Controls Purchase PINs A You must call Seaside Communications to have these PINs reset All of the PINs will be cleared Once reset you will need to enter new PINs 9 Q Why can t purchase this Pay Per View PPV program A There are several reasons that could keep you from ordering PPV events 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 Seaside Communications and have them check your account 10 Q What if missed a Pay Per View PPV movie event that ordered A Check with Seaside Communications to confirm canceling procedures On Demand Optional Feature 1 Q Do my Parental Controls amp Pur
24. chase 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 2 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 3 Q If I get tothe 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 4 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 5 Some of the programs appear in the listings with a checkmark or a dollar sign next fo the title What does this mean A Depending on the services currently available you may see a checkmark or a dollar sign to indicate a program you have ordered 6 Q How many On Demand programs can order at one time A Typically there is no limit on purchases Check with Seaside Communications for system specific ordering information Q tried to order an On Demand program and received an error screen that said Unable to Process Request
25. cordings on p pogana FAN your DVR and build your own personal library Jaton Statham Alossind g Garin You can record programs in several ways e One touch right from the on your remote S898 transporter 2 e From any Program Info screen E a a onder he Mummy e Set a manual recording n vince ar american Hot Takes charge of poo Ti viewing wiih PART TAL CONTNOLS 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 Not all remotes have Replay and Live buttons From Program Information From any Program Information screen highlight the button and press OK Select to schedule a recording Follow the on screen prompts for additional recording options 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 e Select Record to confirm settings or select Recording Options for additional options 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 SW
26. d 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 Guide Symbols to Know Manage Series Priority List saw Show conflicts when the new series is a low priority Return to previous screen GB 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 OAT e Select G from the Quick Menu 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 a v arrows to scroll through the list and press OK Select or INFO for program description and usethe 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 gt Play the recording o Change the Delete Priority Place a Lock on the program to K Start the recording from the beginning restrict viewing Future Recordings DIGITAL CABLE View List of Scheduled Recordings CAS Tata From the Main Menu or Quick Menu i
27. d Purchase PINs Setup Your Parental Controls PIN allows you to restrict viewing of programs Your Purchase PIN is used to AL Pins Setup restrict pay programming purchases Once you have a acre te setup your PINs you can return to Parental Controls Setup to set up your program Locks as reviewed in the Parental Controls section DIGITAL CABLE Use the 4 gt amp v buttons to make your selections and then press OK Select to confirm each setting fect EN E ER EEA Af pr grimis unii Arbri and iiis sitara 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 DIGITAL DVR Setup CABLE n IE Select DVR Setup to manage r ee Dais DVR Folders odpro One Wet Stat the EEE sees e Live Program Extension e DVR Clippings DVR Foire s Live Program E OVR Cipoing The default setting is On for these options See the DVR section for complete information about these settings Pay Per View Www vlewerschoice ca EVENTS A wide range of events that are always Adventurous Unconventional Captivating saad FF MOVIES Catch the latest box office blockbuster The Break that festival favourite or a sleeper hit OTe an are EDEN amp ADAM Eden and
28. ect Advanced to change the settings for Compression and Stereo Output Optimal Stereo e No Volume is unchanged from the current setting DIGITAL CABLE 4 Audio Setup DEANE Aia Tract F 5 s F Aa a A ee Bee 1 i Ficap arto chinmi ernimar e Yes Volume is automatically adjusted to the optimal level Text Language Setup Access the Text Language Setup from the Setup Menu to independently select language setting for the menu text The default setting is English in most cases Change the default language to English Spanish Canadian English or Canadian French 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 DIGITAL CABLE English duigh Chinga tho eet of ppr i fe Frights 77pm oi 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 DIGITAL TV CABLE 7 Otpm GLa 4 Scroen Saver Setup Scrodn Saver TUT Seon ever omia DIGITAL Prete ae AG change settings CABLE Soran Saag Activa tion Tine Parental Controls an
29. g BS ET a ES Fa I SWS to wit iho her recording i J Manage Schedule Conflicts lf you schedule more than two recordings for the same time you will see a Scheduling Conflict screen that allows you to choose between a previously set recording and the new recording that is conflicting Individual recordings always take priority G The Simpsons over series recordings when there are scheduling conflicts In case of a scheduling conflict between two series programs additional icons will appear at the bottom of the Scheduling Conflict screen to help Ts you determine which program to record Ea NEn DIGITAL CABLE 73pm SEC F sci UNG OONFLECT Vou are scheduling ano Rocording that ars at tie same a S y AF i H on a ee ces ae im TNC AEP OVE eel aye i j iy H D i j i 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 Actor Director Search Actor Director Search allows you to find your favorite celebrities appearing on TV T jpm a USO RLM to eee a list of uptoninog E E Saearchy by Brit mE arto z HE s 4 Pir SPIKE ut ys N FA IT yt a EO Penne ARR ieee EAEE 7 Aeruilia SCHW Batman amp Robin tonan the Destroyer GoBack _ SchWartarian nea Delete pace Schwarcenegge Arnold ABC DE F S hwwmmer Davia ral lat
30. he Reminder or Reminder Settings Reminder Settings Customize the frequency and timings for Reminders e Use the 4 gt buttons to set repeating Reminders e Determine Start and End time for the Reminder to appear on screen up To 15 minutes prior to the program starting and up to two hours after the program is over 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 DIGITAL CABLE Your Access Irie tvri Ben aT Had I E3 iro H k Own Pray Palace han H iunt ia Fremin toe r ren the mA ine Lael Preamoens Wigry hn Lhi Weta hiui prms thari trak ptt fhe chain ol command Bubbles plans ip eet pees Gn Ms nemeta Orr gihe trabe a major hes lEnme Dramnal gt Flo cv aA Set or Cantelo Reminger DIGITAL 10pm CABLE NDER PTIONS Onteavwerek oF Repeat On Time IP Start Teme 5 minutes Later IF End Time at ik Bypass Locks Remind with these Options i amp Doni set up og chanpe anything Search Search i Guide provides you many ways to find your favorite shows Select from the Quick Menu or Search from the Main Menu to begin Quickly search programs by Title or search by category like Movies Sports or Kids programs or view HD and PPV Channels D
31. hen watching sporting events To activate press Pause then Fast Forward or Pause then Rewind Press Play amp to resume regular program speed Pause Capacity depends on video format less than two hours for HD programming Digital ALe Xe Recorder Instant Replay With Instant Replay you can replay the last 15 seconds of a program Press Replay Q or ie Digital Page on the remote Press repeatedly to 4 Video j Recorder 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 D or Y on your remote SWAP Between Two Programs lf 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 SWAP 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 ee a Recording Programs pion g g ia T 03am TY i Guide makes it easy to schedule re
32. igan mat Lena ta a ear at Ghia DH On Darang Mia Aes STERIO On Demand Status Bar The On Demand Status Bar displays when you press PLAY PAUSE REWIND FAST FORWARD or STOP on your remote and indicates where you are in the program that is playing Seaside On If you have stopped a program and want to come back to it later select My Rentals from Semana 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 amp to start watching where you left off or select K to start the program from the beginning e Watch as many times as you want within the rental period ro UR BRAND Tie Departed mln fl 179 inin i 2 ODEI CEE EE ATni E Lamada Titra AAA De i a ON My Rentals Leonardo DiCagwen Matt Daman 2006 Set in South Challe amp Chocolate Factory Boston where the state police force is waging war on erganined crime Young undercover cop Bally Costigan Larne Capro h asgrned to evliirate the rot F h Pe eiii E Dant Greer On Demand Packages Some programs may be available as part of a package If a program is available in a package or available with a subscription service a notice will appear on your screen You can select Icon to continue with the purchase 3 Icon to learn more about the package or Icon to cancel Note Some On Demand programs that are free or part of a subscriptio
33. ity to change your Recording Options Troubleshooting 1 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 2 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 10 11 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 for i Guide to be downloaded to the set top If after 5 15 minutes nothing happens unplug the terminal plug if back in and wait another 5 15 minutes If the guide still does not appear contact Seaside 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 informatio
34. layback when you are watching Rm ieee ee lika a recording in progress or while watching a From Pause From Pause recorded program v f 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 Digital Video Recorder Pause You can Pause live TV anytime by pressing QD 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 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 w
35. 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 Seaside Communications 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 r These buttons function like VCR controls Plus you have new DVR control features Lo like Instant Replay and SWAP REW PLAY FFWD Playback Controls Rewind gt gt ZD gt gt Fast Forward You can play back your RECORD PAUSE STOP video recordings using Record D CD p lt _ r the Video Control Buttons pepiay __ EID aio bake LeTy Pause Play Pause Remote Control Arrow Buttons A The 4 gt amp v buttons on your remote control Rewind lt B gt Fast Forward will control p
36. n Sports Take charge of your TV viewing gam a with PARENTAL CONTROLS Light Blue Kids programs 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 Your Access to Digital Cable 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 gt buttons on the remote to continuously move through the icons Quick Menu mDwyweaartksa Go to the Main Menu 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 w or by Title Actor Director or Keyword tt Main Menu go to the Main Menu DVR DVR schedule view and manage recordings e Movies lists movies by category On Demand view On Demand menu and programs Sports lists sports events by category ona o RGY programie ga Kids lists kids programming by category Favorites view your Favorites lists Parental Controls lock shows or channels based on preferences Main Menu The Main Menu provides access to all of the features of i Guide a
37. n has appeared call Seaside Communications 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 If the remote is still not functioning correctly press The CHANGE button on the front of 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 Seaside Communications at 539 6250 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 mo
38. n may not appear on the My Rentals list These programs can be accessed at any time from the On Demand listings Menu may not be exactly as shown due to updates High Definition Television HDTV If you have a high definition television HDTV and subscribe to HD service through Seaside Communications then you have the opportunity to enjoy your favorite shows sports and events in a wide screen high resolution format To quickly access HD programming e From Quick Menu select 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 z DIGITAL CABLE 7 03pm ae i CABLE TY Pen ES By Tie 7 ht View current list of charms ji feVefiag fational and mat i et ere T a i R a Sat ME prepis International tons yoy pcasy HO Channel Gade Hy Channel 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 Seaside Communications for information on HD service You must have HD equipment to view HD programming 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
39. nd digital cable Press the S a iy MENU button twice to view the available TERE options including Listings By Time Jd ON DEMAN e TV Listings By Time Listings By Channel JEI Premium Services e Search i Pay Per View Digital Music e Favorites i Favourites Messeges e Parental Controls and more i Search ___ Parental Controls More Choices The Picture in Guide feature allows you to watch a show while using the guide Menu selections vary depending May not be supported by all set top boxes Your Access Lo Digital Cable Program Information 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 ale indicators to identify settings such as Reminders and Recordings to Digital Cable DIGITAL CABLE 3 150m ARCE DIGITAL P a CABLE ay E a lee Sey a FN E Nine FOr Shp all amp i titip ii 7304p E y Repeat Hatip Dini Yoka ts BiFa i ge EET Er a bona and m R ne i DER o ave tp 430p r Repeat Baby Dont You Do 1 TW 14 L D i2004 TE i That 70s Show Thai Fils Show Cmnatiniiie Lanna amd Efe se d arbor Shy Ger Wihan foe i ca _ aerma i plina Kelis sto brake baut hia 7 RAN Kimp of Gurens Sein etd seimieHi i vl Ul Lo Sirani CENE Lari Dente Sugeest Daa bagi a What like Tta Alncit We A KOCW LSO O YA T
40. ndividual recordings for any or all episodes no matter what time they re on Q Can I bookmark a program I have recorded A Yes When you stop playback of a recorded program it will stoop where you left it To continue watching the program select Resume or Restart from the Action Icons 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 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 if was able to record the entire program DVR Dual Tuner Recording Features 1 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 2 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 p
41. ntroli setii Gule Colors sring 1A Se FORNON aF j Fo x A konare tlt Fa worrbes List feet Langage Situp 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 i eer evi mr e From the Quick Menu select the J to bring rip 3 up your Favorites Lists If you have not yet Phapa p temigra engin HUA Dalene aaiae set up any Favorites simply follow the on screen prompts to begin a new list DIGITAL sAark s List OY CABLE gt I 049m gill Cel j Fret hall acne 3730p aw i doeeore at Poorpy ly Aldi i Tp E ade birt comes Fl ft PTT Hollywwod Million bailar Toby Uitte Drummer Litte Drummer fiber fay fur n iiy rapira rg Take change of your TV viewing with PARENTAL CONTROLS Add or Delete Channels to Favorites Lists e From the Quick Menu select the E3 Icon e Select the Favorites List you want to edit e Select the J 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 FAV to add to your favorites a 3 Icon will appear Or to remove the channel press OK Select or FAV and they will be removed e Press the
42. of episodes scheduled to record in the next 14 days 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 recordings your DVR automatically creates a Ue the Page keys on your remote Series Priority List The first series you set to wilt Nioher pron FSE KE record has the highest priority and will be the Loricaria confit ochir 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 CAB 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 List See View List of Scheduled Recordings section to cancel a recording Manage Series Priorities e To give your new recording the highest scheduling priority and to capture the most number of CABLE atom i 4 Digital episodes for your new recording select High eS SCTE Saas Video to set recording priorities da gories iW Recorder The screen will show you how many episodes of the new series will be recorded and which episodes of the old series will not be recorde
43. os and more whenever you want with On Demand Access On Demand You can access On Demand programs in several ways From the ON DEMAND button on your remote From the GJ Icon on the Quick Menu From the Main Menu From an On Demand button on the Flip Bar From an On Demand channel in the TV Listings DG CABLE Quirke lain Mar til i Prd yah an poe pe ey meae eal aie A m ovy ay oh tk j 040 On Demim su Quick Menu Main Menu Flip Bar Guide Symbols to Know On Demand Action Icons Go back to the previous screen oS Resume play of the video Order the program or cancel an ordered l oe med program M Restart the video from the beginning Tune to a program for free and subscription programming x Delete the title from your rented titles list icates the program i ilabl rt of Watch a free preview eo Melee e program is available as part o A iis te Lock on the program to restrict E T Use the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN buttons to advance forward or backward 5 minutes Times may vary Play Pause Watch On Demand Programs Use your remote to pause fast forward rewind A and stop the program You may also use the DVR control buttons on your remote Segue lt B gt Fast Forward Slow Rewind Slow Forward From Pause V From Pause Go to Live TV On Demand programs may not be recorded with DVR if available Order On Demand Programs The On Demand Menu displays a variety of programming categorie
44. otice Changing Channels While Recording Recording Low and Full Notices FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS LELE of Contents Basic Remote Navigation Tips Seaside Remote Control Lock Restrictive viewing with Parental Controls Help Learn more about feature Exit Return to watching television Guide See program listing for the current time Numbers Press channel numbers then OK SEL to tune to a channel Music See digital music channels Day See listings for the next or previous day DVR Contr ols Controls DVR Video on Recording if available Demand and Digital Video VCR CABLE ATONE U TV HELP POWER f PAGE PAGE LOCK A lt OK GUIDE y MENU VOLUME LAST CHANNEL FAVORITE A 6 a TCR ENTER BYPASS 0 music lt DAY DAY gt STOP PAUSE PLAY RECORD F FWD S seaside communications LN Your Seaside remote control may not be exactly as shown in photo PAGE AV Scroll to the next or previous page of listings Info see program information OK select a highlighted item or while watching a program press to display or remove the Flip Bar Arrows AV lt P Use to highlight guide features or while watching television press to begin browsing Note Arrows contro playback of recorded programs with DVR MENU Enter and exit the Main Menu CHANNEL AY Change channels and access the Flip Bar LAST Return to the previous screen or channel FAVORITE Tune
45. ou 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 IV This manual provides you with the detailed information about important features in i Guide so you can get started enjoying your seaside Digital Cable experience ranks for hosing Deasivel Table of Contents LELE of 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 10 11 Flio Bar 10 Mini Guide Browse 10 Digital Music 1 Access Digital Music 1 PARENTAL CONTROLS 12 14 Parental Controls Setup 12 Parental Controls for On Demand 14 View Locked Programs 14 Bypass or Clear Locks 14 Restore Locks 14 FAVORITES 15 16 Favorites Lists Setup 1S Access Favorites Lists 16 Add or Delete Channels to Favorites Lists 16 SETUP 17 19 Guide Setup Ly Cable Box Setup 1 Audio Setup 18 Text Language Setup 18 screen Saver 19 Parental Controls and Purchase PINs Setup 19 Guide Colors 19 screen Position Setup 19 DVR Setup 19 DIGITAL PAY PER VIEW 20 22 Order Pay Pe
46. ou 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 change channels A The Flip Bar appears for a few seconds as you re changing channels to provide important 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 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 Seaside Communications may send message to let you know of new servi
47. r View 20 PPV Information Screens 20 Order Pay Per View Packages 2 Cancel a Pay Per View Order 2 Pay Per View Notices 22 Pay Per View Program Started 22 Pay Per View Order Conflict 22 Pay Per View Program Missed 22 Adult Programming 22 Contents i 1 oo O OOOO OONNAOOCAaAaA AND 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 Conficts 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 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 N
48. rogram See the DVR section in this manual for a review of DVR Clipping 3 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 4 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 5 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 Program Information screen DVR Single Tuner Recording Features Refer to this section regarding recording 1 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 2 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 opportun
49. s aie Amare acts Sor Results j Araring Grare Sie Sarthi Amarin Hjo All Stats Ambulance Girl Srii Her i j i mhurh Ea hy DIGITAL CABLE Uspm iit l SERIES RECORDING SETTINGS Hy hit a p shea Gh give cearch agam teledt the iaved HEG d Record 4 te Diniy mew cprisececie gm d fll epitodecs lave uni Soace is needed Record This channel onl fave 4 Da time tave unti 4 On bine Record Serbeg with these sittings i Doni record thig ers Digital Ale Xe Recorder Your Series Recordings will appear in the My Recordings list with the show title as its label Multiple recordings of the same riage Hae che hale iM aud be Digital show will have the same label and will be nitiiaigher priory Ee mare likely wg Video listed beginning with the most recent Anaa ash m Pa as Recorder 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 Priority List DIGITAL CABLE Modify Series From the DVR Menu select Series Recordings for a list of scheduled Series or keyword Series The Offic From here you can change the priority of your AREL series or modify Series recording To modify ESE EiS ta m re 1 e Use the a arrows to highlight the series press OK Select to view a summary of recording settings for that series including the number
50. s 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 Order From the On Demand Preview Banner 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 complete your order If the program is available at no cost the fej 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 Expiring Programs Display 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 may not be exactly as shown May not be available in all areas YOUR BRAND OH Demand irmi Famam Channels E AE a AGE YOUR BRAND Mite Diparted Ten 3 99 Fi ZUG alee ApS et E i Lint eee THe D rp pro amin 1H Daman 4006 hore the state police force is Wane Wir g I ET TUNG Leretherooyver iF Lat cop Dilly Cost
51. s program are specifically designed for a very young audience including children from ages 2 6 This program is not expected to frighten younger children Directed to Older Children This program is designed for children age 7 and above It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of Therefore parents may wish to consider the suitability of this program for their very young children Directed to Older Children Fantasy Violence For those programs where fantasy violence may be more intense or more combative than in other programs in this category such programs will be designated IV Y FV General Audience Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages Although this rating does not signify a program designed specifically for children most parents may let younger children watch this program unattended It contains little or no violence no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue or situations Parental Guidance Suggested This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children The theme itself may call for parental guidance and or the program contains one or more of the following moderate violence V some
52. screen select the Record Icon this will display the Order Program First overlay 2 Select the Buy Icon 3 Select the Record This Program Icon 4 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 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 Q How can find programs 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 that sounds interesting simply press Record Ihe DVR will automatically record that program for you 10 11 12 13 14 15 Q What kind of programs can record A You can record both standard 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 have a home theater system Can I record a program in
53. st commonly happens following a power loss Q 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 Seaside Communications at 539 6250 Q What do do if am stuck in a screen or menu do not understand and want to get out A You can always press the EXIT button on the remote to immediately return to watching TV You can also press the LAST button to back up one screen at a time 12 Q The displayed information is incorrect 13 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 Seaside Communications 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 Seaside Communications 1 lt R X All Children This program is designed to be appropriate for all children Whether animated or live action the themes and elements in thi
54. t Of ny DVR recording 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 DIGITAL CABLE iJtpm Guay 11 Fos The Sitas F foip a a Epris 172 Bart gem ip cimp piga parte ear ee e ip Bancing with the Stars ae 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 sel Ft From the Quick Menu or Main Menu select DVR ee to access DVR Setup to manage DVR Faite e DVR Folders p a aT e Live Program Notice TEF e DVR Clipping The default setting is On for these options You can also access DVR setup from the Setup Menu BW Menu label may vary Recording HD programming requires a DVR connection to an HD television Digital W o Xe Recorder DVR Folders DVR Folders help you keep recorded series organized and help you scroll through your recordings quickly DVR Folders automatically group like titles into folders Highlight the DVR Folders
55. t On to make the message envelope appear when a new message is received Cable Box Setup Front LED Display m a e Current Channel displays the currently tuned amp cable poi sotu channel on the front of the cable box om topia aaa e Current Time displays the current time on Sikh Gi IP iat the front of the cable box AC Outlet e Switched Determines that power is available only when the cable box is on 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 Audio Setup Default Audio Track Secondary digital audio can be changed on certain networks and programs Note that the default audio track will be set to Channel Default or primary audio which in most cases is English You can change the default language to English Spanish French or Portuguese 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 Sel
56. t of a package DIGITAL CABLE DIGITAL CABLE r E Toh Fatt amp Fiia foe eh LE Aii Y miral i Poe Pi HOL Tek DF ini dua R amp Mai Peg E fa fa i UG iP Pie he PREES an E e a ORR Pie he BF O9 foci Lands Lite Mack Bow Wie 2006 An Arrcricad teen ST Lucas Black with a need for specd puts the pedal to the i PACKAGE NOTICE metal in the underground wold of Japanese siruri he program pou haye requested ts only Mahe ao chi ok Pr racing ithe third instilinient of ihe highectane porig available az part of a package ae tic Pita te Sncture ij ae Rt irmg Go to Package inia tor this program Cancel a Pay Per View Order ee To cancel a PPV order before the CABLE Jem AA E program starts sarta ie eo 7 ri My p Sd TR PFE ERSAN a a a Select the ordered program in any of the listings menus there will be a sign in the T ADEA Instant Information scat atla Hack baa canal From the information screen select the Action Adventure 104 Mins Icon and follow the prompts to cancel the order a ow Note Your order will automatically be canceled if you do not tune to the program Please contact Seaside Communications for any questions you may have regarding the Pay Per View cancellation procedure Pay Per View Notices Notices associated with your PPV order appear at various times to alert you to the status of your ordered program DIGITAL CABLE Pay Per View Program Star
57. ted A Program Started overlay will appear if you try to order a PPV program that is in progress but is within the purchase window You may proceed with the order but you may miss a portion of the program Note The purchase window is established by Seaside Communications DIGITAL Ty Pay Per View Order Conflict CABLE 123m ae When you order a PPV program that airs at the satin baa dete are E sore et E aE same time as an existing PPV order you will be LALA pinnit iier alerted on screen with the option to cancel an order or keep both orders Me Onder S Tho Brank lip mit Urde Fast amp Puri o Griff GOC Ratna ta thn arpriols serani Pay Per View Program Missed If you have ordered a PPV program but didn t tune to it a Program Missed notice will appear asking if you would like to reschedule your order Te Pratl Vinee e Brn her a aa aah ele Sp mimes ij Revchedhile Bay Per View Program z Adult Programming The Adult category accessed from the Pay Per View menu provides access to listings for adult oriented programming Adult programming may be purchased as a single program or as a time block package depending on your cable provider s service For your convenience you may also restrict Adult titles from being viewed in the listings by setting Parental Controls See Parental Controls section for more information Seaside On Demand STERIO On Demand Enjoy movies TV shows music vide
58. to open and scroll down to select a specific episode to watch Press LAST to return to your recordings list Live Program Notice Default On The notice overlay will appear when a DVR recording is scheduled for a live program such as sports or awards shows You can choose to extend the recording time of live programs in the event the program runs longer than scheduled DVR Clipping i Guide provides a feature to accommodate recording two overlapping programs With DVR Clipping 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 TV a scheduled recorded program ends at 9 05 but your second recorded program is scheduled to begin at 9 00 the second program will be clipped so that your first program is recorded in full Clipping happens when both tuners are in use during the recording time If this occurs a clipped notice will appear next to those programs in the My Recordings listings Manage Series Priorities From the DVR Menu select Series Recordings to view a list of Series and Keyword Series Use the up down arrows on your remote to highlight a series If you want to change priority of a series use the page up down keys on your remote to move 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
59. u 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 store on my DVR 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 20 hours of high definition programming See Manage Your Personal Video Library section in this guide for more information 16 17 18 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 connection so that s the only connection required With some cable companies a phone connection may be necessary Seaside Communications does not require a telephone connection Q Can I adjust the quality of the video recording to conserve hard disk space
60. w 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 10 11 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 space 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 Q How many recordings can I 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 spa
61. your set top box off Pere af J Pii Famil 2006 Family recipes are featured Included Bypass or Clear Locks DIGITAL Temporarily open or clear all Locks for easier iatan viewing Under Setup from the Main Menu ial st a select Parental Controls Setup then Master Locks and change the options from No to Yes ete tee ear Stal Restore 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 Parental Controls Favorites The Favorites feature allows you to DACITAL quickly access channels you and CABLE iw Farab Lipra your family have designated as Favorites 3 Farm Pleks Sole ine With Be chine ein this Favorito ole 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 yout lists DIGITAL i DIGITAL CABLE 7 03pm Ge CABLE 4 Setup fen ies Leak Wy i rite List tatin i l ii Cee re o Damog DIe ee rhs Lt j ji iia ie P ot ee PATI re yalli F ele rie let SSH A Mono eo i TALEE ip add channels bo tl Favorites List Setup lia add achannelte 7 1 H 1 AEA i aed he Ne ote mogram Pe eho if Screen Sawer Setup J Aiia Setun Ii Paramial Co

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