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USER GUIDE
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HD TERMINAL
4642
HD PERSONAL VIDEO
RECORDER 8642

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE — HD PERSONAL VIDEO HD TERMINAL RECORDER 8642 4642...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONNECTION NO. 2: CONNECTS YOUR TERMINAL (HD OR HD PVR) TO AN HD TV AND A DVD READER/RECORDER......11 CONNECTION NO. 3: CONNECTS YOUR TERMINAL (HD OR HD PVR) TO A SURVEILLANCE CAMERA............ 12 ILLICO ON DEMAND ................................... 13 ORDERING A MOVIE OR A SHOW............................... 13 TO RESUME WATCHING ..................................

  • Page 4: Important Rules For Safe Operation

    IMPORTANT RULES IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION FOR SAFE OPERATION Carefully read through these rules for safe operation before hooking up the terminal. PLACEMENT AND VENTILATION The unit has openings for ventilation that protect it from overheating. • Avoid obstructing these openings, and do not place other equipment, including televisions, lamps, books or any other object, on the unit.

  • Page 5: Available Terminals

    AVAILABLE AVAILABLE TERMINALS ILLICO TERMINALS THE TERMINALS OFFER THE SAME HIGH-PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES, INCLUDING: • an exceptional HD image that supports resolutions of up to 1080i and is able to support a resolution of 1080p, • Dolby Digital™ 5.1 surround sound adapted for home theatre systems, •...
  • Page 6 AVAILABLE AVAILABLE ILLICO TERMINALS TERMINALS HD TERMINAL 4642 Explorer 4642HD VOL- VOL+ SELECT POWER GUIDE INFO EXIT SETTINGS 5 6 7 8 VOL +, VOL - Increases and decreases the volume CH+, CH - Scrolls up and down through the channels...
  • Page 7 AVAILABLE AVAILABLE TERMINALS ILLICO TERMINALS HD PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER 8642 Explorer 8642HD VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT GUIDE INFO EXIT LIST L AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN 7 8 9 10 11 Power Turns the set-top box on and off VOL +, VOL - Decreases and increases the volume USB 2.0...

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL RT-U63P-15 For best results, we recommend reading the next page to correctly program your remote control in conjunction with your TV set. The remote control requires two AA alkaline batteries. A diagram inside the compartment of the remote control indicates proper battery placement.
  • Page 9 REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROLS PROGRAMMING THE RT-U63P-15 REMOTE CONTROL For more information, see the Programming and operating instructions manual that came with your terminal. QUICK PROGRAMMING This method allows you to program the remote control without using codes. Instead, the remote control automatically searches for the correct code that operates your device.

  • Page 10: Connections

    CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS CONNECTION NO. 1: CONNECTS YOUR TERMINAL (HD OR HD PVR) TO AN HD TV THIS CONNECTION WILL ALLOW YOU TO: A. Watch the channel or service of your choice (in HD, when available), B. Record programs on the hard drive while they are playing, allowing the use of the Live TV control functions (in HD, when available), C.

  • Page 11: Connection No. 2: Connects Your Terminal (Hd Or Hd Pvr) To An Hd Tv Anda Dvd Reader/Recorder

    CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS CONNECTION NO. 2: CONNECTS YOUR TERMINAL (HD OR HD PVR) TO AN HD TV AND A DVD READER/RECORDER THIS CONNECTION WILL ALLOW YOU TO: A. Watch the channel or service of your choice (in HD, when available), B. Record programs on the hard drive while they are playing, allowing the use of the Live TV control functions (in HD, when available), C.

  • Page 12: Connection No. 3: Connects Your Terminal (Hd Or Hd Pvr) To Asurveillance Camera

    CONNECTIONS CONNECTION NO. 3: CONNECTS YOUR TERMINAL (HD OR HD PVR) TO A SURVEILLANCE CAMERA ALL OF THE TERMINALS ALLOW VIEWING OF IMAGES TRANSMITTED BY YOUR BUILDING'S SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS. • On any terminal simply tune your receiver to channel 950. •...

  • Page 13: Illico On Demand

    • The most recent box-office hits • The latest movies, as soon as they are released on DVD The features available while watching a movie or a TV show on illico On Demand are the same as on your DVD reader. 1. Pause 4.

  • Page 14: Interactive Program Guide

    INTERACTIVE PROGRAM GUIDE Press the GUIDE button and the Interactive Program Guide (IPG) displays the list of upcoming programs for the next days. These programs can be sorted by channel, theme or title. Current channel Current program Title and broadcast time of selected program Browse by channel, theme, title...
  • Page 15 INTERACTIVE PROGRAM GUIDE HOW TO BROWSE BY TITLE 1. When the guide is on-screen, press , choose Title, then press SELECT. 2. Press the , choose the first letter of the program in question and press SELECT. 3. Use the arrows to move through the titles.

  • Page 16: Parental Control

    PARENTAL CONTROL With the parental control feature, you can block: 1. Certain viewing times 2. Specific channels 3. Some types of programs All you need is your PIN! TO BLOCK VIEWING TIMES 1. Press SETTINGS twice, select BLOCK: TIME NEW and press SELECT. 2.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Volume

    ADJUSTING THE VOLUME AUDIO SIGNAL EMITTED BY YOUR TERMINAL By adjusting the volume on your TV, you determine the loudness of the sound coming from your speakers. With your terminal, however, the VOLUME feature adjusts the power of the audio signal coming from your terminal. This signal then enters your TV or audio system at the programmed level.

  • Page 18: Pay-Per-View

    PAY-PER-VIEW Indigo and Viewer’s Choice feature uninterrupted films and special events that can be ordered at any time using the IPG. Charges for these programs will appear on your next month’s bill. • Channel 300 is the preview channel for Indigo, and 350, for Viewer’s Choice. Watch these channels for an overview of current and upcoming films.

  • Page 19: Personal Video Recorder

    PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER To use the personal video recorder (PVR) function, you must have a terminal with a hard drive and a record function connected to the TV from which you want to record or program your recording. When you press one of these keys, a status bar is momentarily displayed at the bottom of the screen to show you the progress of playback and broadcast of the program you are watching.

  • Page 20: Live Tv Control: How To Control A Live Program That You Are Watching

    PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER LIVE TV CONTROL: HOW TO CONTROL A LIVE PROGRAM The PVR stores the programming being broadcast on the channel you are watching in a memory buffer. This lets you pause and rewind the action (even with a live broadcast), and resume watching the program in real time. Pauses the program you are watching for a maximum of one hour.

  • Page 21: How To Record And Store A Program

    PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER HOW TO RECORD AND STORE A PROGRAM There are three ways to record a program: • Record a program while you watch it • Record a program from the Program Guide • Manually record all programs in a single time slot RECORD A PROGRAM WHILE WATCHING IT If you have been tuned in to a program since it started, you can press the key at any time during the broadcast...
  • Page 22 PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER RECORD A PROGRAM FROM THE PROGRAM GUIDE With this type of recording, you decide in advance what programs to record, so you’ll never miss them. 1. Press the GUIDE key; the title of the program in progress is highlighted. 2.
  • Page 23 PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER CHANGE START AND END TIMES 1. Select hour using or , then select minutes using 2. Do the same for each column. 3. To confirm your settings, press If you would rather enter the time manually, you must enter the four digits requested, even if you are only changing the minutes value, otherwise the change will not be programmed.

  • Page 24: Save Time

    PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER BLOCK A PROGRAM If you have recorded a program that was not subject to Parental Control, but decide to block access to it later: 1. Press the key, highlight a program title, and press SELECT. 2. Highlight Block and press SELECT. 3.

  • Page 25: How To Delete A Recorded Program Or A Scheduled Recording

    PERSONAL PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER VIDEO RECORDER HOW TO DELETE A RECORDED PROGRAM OR A SCHEDULED RECORDING DELETE A PROGRAM FROM THE LIST OF RECORDED PROGRAMS 1. Press the key, highlight a program title, and press SELECT. 2. Highlight Erase, then press to confirm.

  • Page 26: Recording Capacity

    RECORDING CAPACITY Digital TV channels broadcast variable amounts of data, depending on the type of program being aired. For instance, there may be times when a sports specialty channel broadcasts a larger quantity of data than channels whose lineups are primarily made up of talk shows or soap operas. Sports programs generally involve much more movement, and more data are therefore required to reproduce the images on your screen.

  • Page 27: Settings

    SETTINGS QUICK SETTINGS The Quick Settings screen displays the most frequently used functions and settings: • Add a channel to (or remove it from) your Favourites list • Turn Parental Control ON/OFF • Start recording • Set Sleep Timer • Set SAP (Second Audio Program) language •...

  • Page 28: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS TERMINAL My terminal feels hot, is this normal? Yes, because the electronic components inside generate a lot of heat. To prevent overheating, avoid blocking the air vents on the top and sides and do not place the terminal in enclosed furniture. Can I leave my terminal on all the time? Yes, but we recommend turning it off after use.

  • Page 29: Sound And Image

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SOUND AND IMAGE Poor picture reception In most cases, simply re-initializing the terminal re-establishes the service. To re-initialize, you need to turn off the terminal, disconnect it from the wall outlet, and then reconnect it. Wait 5 minutes, restart the terminal and tune in to a channel.

  • Page 30: Front Panel Display

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Can I change the time shown on the front of the terminal? No, the time shown reflects the terminal’s internal clock. However, depending on the screen language setting, it can be displayed in the 24-hour system (French) or the 12-hour system (English). Modifying the time format displayed on the front of the terminal •...

  • Page 31: List Of Codes

    LIST OF CODES REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CODES Acer – 454, 782 Diamond Vision – 563 Initial – 470 Midland – 023, 045, 049, 396, 741, Admiral – 026, 027, 028, 029, 054, Dumont – 049, 073, 108, 573, 587 Inkal – 364 742, 755 211, 213, 408 Duraband –...
  • Page 32 LIST OF CODES Radio Shack – 022, 023, 046, 069, Sears – 023, 029, 030, 031, 038, 039, 068, Sylvania – 047, 068, 071, 072, 073, Victor – 106, 763 073, 108, 168, 233, 355, 388, 400, 072, 095, 104, 157, 211, 213, 353, 355, 090, 091, 092, 093, 095, 107, 108, Vidikron –...
  • Page 33 LIST OF CODES AUDIO ADC – 318 Kenwood – 063, 131, 137, 176, 274, Panasonic – 032, 074, 184, 266, 267, Sharp – 288, 289, 294 Adcom – 325 277, 282, 289, 299, 309, 444, 692 280, 437, 438, 441, 512, 638, 639, Sherwood –...

  • Page 34: Customer Service

    CUSTOMER SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE For more information on our packages or to change your subscription, please get in touch with Customer Service. Our agents are available between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday between 9 a.m and 5:30 p.m.

  • Page 35: High-Definition Setup

    HIGH-DEFINITION SETUP FOR HD CONTENT, TUNE INTO CHANNELS 600 AND UP. SETUP Refer to the appropriate section in order to configure your terminal. The settings you choose on your HD terminal will directly influence the picture quality you obtain. To configure them, follow the instructions in the Setup Wizard section on the following page.

  • Page 36: Setup Wizard

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION TITRE PRINCIPAL SETUP WIZARD INTRODUCING THE SETUP WIZARD WHAT IS THE SETUP WIZARD? The HDTV Setup Wizard is an on-screen program that helps you set up your high-definition terminal to receive the best picture quality that the HDTV supports. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Before you begin to set up your HD terminal, you may want to have available the user’s guide that came with your HDTV for reference.
  • Page 37 SETUP WIZARD A standard-screen HDTV A wide-screen HDTV is one-third wider has a 4:3 aspect ratio. The screen is than a standard-screen HDTV. The screen 4 units wide for every 3 units tall. is 16 units wide for every 9 units tall. Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Screen Resolution:...
  • Page 38 SETUP WIZARD HOW DO I KNOW WHICH PICTURE FORMAT TO CHOOSE? The type of screen your HDTV has determines how the set-top displays programs on the screen. The following examples show how programs will look when the picture format is set to Normal mode (not Stretch or Zoom modes).
  • Page 39 SETUP WIZARD Wide-Screen HDTVs On a wide-screen HDTV, these picture formats: Automatically display in this manner: 480p or 480i standard Pillarbox format Full-screen format 720p or 1080i wide 39 39...

  • Page 40: Setting Up Your Hd Terminal With The Setup Wizard

    SETUP WIZARD SETTING UP YOUR HD TERMINAL WITH THE SETUP WIZARD BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO SET UP YOUR HD TERMINAL USING THE SETUP WIZARD, THERE ARE TWO THINGS YOU NEED TO DO: • Download the latest information to the set-top. (You only need to do this for the initial setup. After the initial set up, programming information is downloaded to the set-top automatically on a regular basis.) •...
  • Page 41 SETUP WIZARD Prepare the set-top to send picture formats that your HDTV supports If your HDTV displays a black screen when you turn it on, the set-top may be sending a picture format that your HDTV does not support. Prepare the set-top to send all picture formats that your HDTV supports. Later, while watching TV, you will be able to toggle among the different settings to select the format that provides the best picture quality for the program you are watching.
  • Page 42 SETUP WIZARD IS THERE MORE THAN ONE SETUP OPTION? Yes. The Setup Wizard provides two options for selecting your screen type: • If you choose the Easy option, the Setup Wizard automatically sets up the HDTV to receive programming in 1080i and 480i formats. •...
  • Page 43 SETUP WIZARD 1. Press to start the setup. 2. Choose one of the following options: • To choose the Easy Setup option, press ; then, go to the Easy Setup Instructions on page 61. • To choose the Advanced Setup option, press ;...
  • Page 44 SETUP WIZARD EASY SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Press to select the type of TV screen you have. 2. Press POWER to begin watching TV. Notes: • If you pressed , the setup is complete. The TV is set to receive programming in 1080i and 480i formats.
  • Page 45 SETUP WIZARD ADVANCED SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Press to select the type of TV screen you have. 2. Press to see how various formats look on your TV screen. 45 45 45...
  • Page 46 SETUP WIZARD 3. Press SELECT to toggle between the Save and Remove options, or press to see how the next format looks on your TV screen. Important: If you see a black screen, press again to view the next screen. Do not press SELECT. The black screen means that your TV does not support that particular format, so you do not want to select it.

  • Page 47: Closed-Captioning

    SETUP WIZARD CLOSED-CAPTIONING WHAT IS CLOSED-CAPTIONING? Closed-captioning is text on the TV screen related to the programming being viewed. What you see is an abbreviated version of the actors’ dialogue and indications of important background sounds. For sporting events, closed-captioning provides realtime play-by-play descriptions from the announcers. Closed-captioning is provided for those requiring assistance understanding and enjoying sound.

  • Page 48: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT IS HDTV? WHAT ADVANTAGES DOES IT HAVE OVER STANDARD DIGITAL TV ? HDTV, or high-definition television, is a next-generation standard for digital television that gives you an image with superior resolution. Standard televisions display approximately 210,000 pixels, compared to over 2 million for top-end HDTV –...
  • Page 49 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT’S THE RESOLUTION ON VIDÉOTRON’S HD CHANNELS? CAN I CHOOSE THE RESOLUTION OF THE SIGNAL I RECEIVE? Television stations decide which format a program will be broadcast in – although this doesn’t mean all of a station’s programs will necessarily be broadcast in the same format. It’s important to make the distinction between the image resolution you receive from a station, and the format your television displays it in.
  • Page 50 NOTES...

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