Shaw Gateway HDPVR User Manual
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Page 1: User Manual
Shaw Whole Home HDPVR User Manual One awesome HDPVR. One happy home. Visit shaw.ca/gateway... - Page 3 Welcome Get ready to start your Shaw Whole Home HDPVR experience. Visit shaw.ca/gateway for more information and user videos.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
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Page 5: Main Menu
Main menu To start using your Shaw Whole Home HDPVR, press the MENU button on your remote. The top level of the Main Menu will appear in the middle of the screen. From there, you’ll have access to all your menu options. -
Page 6: Using Your Remote
Using your remote Shortcut buttons GUIDE LIVE GUIDE LIVE Access the View Activate the Jumps to Shaw On My PVR Channel Grid full‑screen, Demand Recordings. Guide view live TV. menu. of TV programming. Menu navigation ARROWS BACK Moves backward or forward... -
Page 7: Full Screen Tv
Full screen TV The buffer (temporary memory) Whenever you start watching a show, your Whole Home HDPVR starts storing it in a temporary memory called a buffer. It always saves at least 30 minutes of standard definition or 10 minutes of high definition. Press REC to save the buffer, and REWIND or REPLAY to go back to the stored memory. -
Page 8: Channel Grid Guide - Layout
Channel Grid Guide – layout To view the Channel Grid Guide, press the GUIDE button. ARROW buttons navigate the guide. ■ ■ INFO manages recording settings and shows a list of available options. ■ ■ SKIP will move the guide forward 24 hours; REPLAY will move it back 24 hours. ■... -
Page 9: Channels
Channels The Channels category makes it easy to find what you want to watch. Channels – layout TIME CURRENT PREVIEW HIGHLIGHTED Displays the current CHANNEL WINDOW PROGRAM time. Displays the channel Keep an eye on the Press INFO to bring up playing in the Preview show you’re watching a menu. -
Page 10: Preview Panel
Preview Panel Press the RIGHT ARROW to jump to the Preview Panel. The Preview Panel displays an expanded view of any channel’s upcoming programs. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW to view programming for that channel. If you see a show you want to record, press REC or INFO and follow the on‑screen prompts. -
Page 11: Preview Panel - Layout
Preview Panel – layout PROGRAM LENGTH TIME SLOT PROGRAM The time and date the program Shows the date the preview INFORMATION begins and ends. panel is currently displaying. Displays information like cast, crew, rating and if it’s a new episode. TIME SELECTED SHOW Shows the time each show... -
Page 12: Using Your Pvr
Using your PVR Gateway Portal controls Control your recorded or live program with the following buttons: MENU PLAY SKIP Every time you press MENU, Plays the TV show or Skips forward. You can you’ll return to a previous highlighted media. You can also customize the number of menu until you’re back at the resume watching a paused... -
Page 13: Recording Icons
Recording icons SCHEDULED RECORDING TO RECORD Your Shaw Whole Home HDPVR includes the following recording icons for PVR status at a glance. The following icons appear when an item is highlighted in the Main Menu: The show is The show is... -
Page 14: Intro To My Pvr Recordings
Intro to My PVR Recordings You can easily access My PVR Recordings by pressing PVR at the top of your remote. All of your recorded shows will be listed here, by channel and program name. To watch a show, select it and press OK. If you’ve already watched part of a show, you can choose whether to resume it where you left off or start from the beginning. -
Page 15: My Pvr Recordings - Layout
My PVR Recordings – layout RECORDING ICON HIGHLIGHTED RECORDING Indicates the status of your recordings (see Displays the channel number, logo and a series recording icons, pg. 14). The recording date or folder indicator. A single recording displays number of episodes recorded will also display here. episode length and the status of a recording. -
Page 16: My Pvr Recordings - Actions
My PVR Recordings – actions When you press INFO with a recorded program selected, you’ll see a list of options in the Action Menu: Play/Start Over – Launches the selected recording from the beginning. ■ ■ Resume – Plays the recording from the point you left off. This option only appears if ■... -
Page 17: Search
The Search category in the Main Menu contains three different ways to search for programming: By Title, By Keyword, and By Category. Search results will contain current and future air dates for programs, Shaw On Demand titles, Pay Per View events and shows you’ve recorded. -
Page 18: Search Options
To customize the type of content that appears in both areas, select Options and press OK to uncheck the type of content you would like to remove. You can remove: TV Recordings ■ ■ TV Shows ■ ■ Shaw On Demand ■ ■... -
Page 19: Search By Title
Search By Title When you select Search By Title, a screen appears for you to enter a TV program’s name and browse through results. Use the ARROW buttons to navigate the on screen keyboard. To enter a letter, press OK with that letter highlighted. To browse the list, press the LEFT ARROW until that panel is highlighted. -
Page 20: Search By Keyword
Search By Keyword A keyword search lets you search for any word contained in a show’s program information. For example, if you know the actor in a show, but can’t remember the title, you can search the actor’s name, and all programs featuring that actor will appear in the list. -
Page 21: Search By Category
Search By Category Search By Category is a way to browse types of shows you might be in the mood for. When you select Search By Category and press OK, you’ll see a list of categories. Each list will display shows in each category. Options in each category will take you one level deeper in the menu and let you browse subcategories. -
Page 22: Favourites
Favourites The Favourites category gives you quick access to channels you like the most. You can create your Favourites lists from any channel that appears in the Channels or Filters category (excluding any channels you’ve blocked with parental controls). Just select a channel, press INFO and then choose “add item to favourites”. -
Page 23: Shaw On Demand
TV shows. When you highlight Shaw On Demand, you’ll see a list of categories, as well as My Orders. When you select each genre (i.e. New Releases), the available movies in each will appear in the list. -
Page 24: How To Order Shaw On Demand
■ ■ PIN Entry The first time you try to purchase a Shaw On Demand program (or purchase a Shaw PPV program or set Parental Controls), you’ll be prompted to create a PIN that you’ll enter when making additional purchases. -
Page 25: Shaw Pay Per View
Shaw Pay Per View Live events from Shaw PPV will appear in the Shaw Pay Per View category. If the show isn’t currently airing, you will be given the option to pre‑order. If the show is currently airing you will be able to purchase and watch it immediately. If the show has been running for a significant period of time, the purchase window might be closed, even if it is still visible. -
Page 26: Messages
Messages You’ll receive a new message when there are new features available or other communication from Shaw. When you receive a new message, an envelope icon appears in the bottom left area of your Main Menu. Highlight the Messages category on the Main Menu and your messages will appear. -
Page 27: Parental Controls
PIN before you can watch them. Parental Controls also allows you to have a PIN prompt before any Shaw On Demand or PPV purchase. If you have more than one Gateway Portal, you can enable unique Parental Controls for... -
Page 28: Parental Controls - Layout
Parental Controls – layout RATING PREVIEW WINDOW LOCK ICON You can lock individual ratings Your current program will The lock icon indicates if the by pressing OK. Locking a continue to play in the preview item is locked. rating locks all higher ratings window if it’s unlocked. -
Page 29: Working With Your Pin
PIN Creating a PIN 1 The first time you use Parental Controls (or purchase a Shaw Pay Per View or Shaw On Demand program), the system asks you to create a PIN. 2 In the Settings category, scroll to Parental Controls and press OK. -
Page 30: Locking And Unlocking Programs
If your TV is V‑Chip enabled, you may see a black screen after tuning to a channel with blocked content. No Shaw menu, flip bar, sound effects, or any other audio or video are shown or heard. To correct this, change to an unblocked channel, or disable all V‑Chip functions and use the Parental Controls features provided by the Shaw Whole Home HDPVR to regulate viewing. - Page 31 The warranty period begins on the date of original purchase of the Hardware from Shaw or an authorized reseller. Any Hardware or part of the Hardware replaced pursuant to a warranty claim will not extend the warranty period. Refurbished Hardware or parts may be used to replace or repair any damaged Hardware covered by this warranty.
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