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United Communications ADB 3721 User Manual

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THE FUTURE
NOW SHOWING

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  • Page 1 Digital Video User’s Guide THE FUTURE NOW SHOWING...
  • Page 2 Welcome WATCH Digital TV is different than anything you have seen before. It isn’t cable…it’s better. Digital TV offers great channels, many features and many choices. Watch what you want – sports, movies, news, cartoons, dramas, comedies – anything you can imagine is there. Watch when you want –...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Remote Control Basics ADB Focus Remote Control Layout ADB Potenza Remote Control Layout ADB Polaris Remote Control Layout ADB Titan 2056 ISX Remote Control Layout Turn Your Set Top Box or TV On or Off Change Channels Adjust Volume System Buttons Programming Your Remote...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 7 Recording Recordings Quick Recording General Guidelines About Recordings Pausing Live TV (PLT) Controlling Live TV DVR Playback Controller Schedule Event Accessing the Schedule Event Screen Configuring the Schedule Event Screen Record By Search 8 DVR Introducing DVR Go To DVR The DVR Menu Quick Reference Recorded Programs...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents 10 On Demand Introducing On Demand To Access Getting Around On Demand Bringing Up the Play Menu Play a Program & Add It to My Library Rent a Program On Demand Browse & Search Options Stop a Video and Exit On Demand 11 My Library Introducing My Library The My Library Menu...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents 14 Favorites Introducing Favorites Go To Favorites Choosing a Favorites List Creating or Editing a Favorites List Delete a Favorites List 15 Search Introducing Search Go To Search Search for a Program Introducing Web & Email Go To The Web 16 Web &...
  • Page 7 (Coming Soon) Set Top Box ADB 2500 Set Top Box ADB 2721 W (WX) Set Top Box ADB 3721 WN Set Top Box ADB 3800 Set Top Box ADB 5721 WNX Set Top Box ADB 5810 Set Top Box Movie Ratings...

  • Page 9: Remote Control Basics

    1 Remote Control Basics ADB Focus Remote Control Layout Send commands to Send commands to the set top box the DVD player Power Send commands to Turn a selected the TV device on or off Shift Choose between Used to program your TV’s different your remote control connections...

  • Page 10: Adb Potenza Remote Control Layout

    1 Remote Control Basics ADB Potenza Remote Control Layout Device Selection POWER Send commands Turn a selected to TV, audio, DVD, device on or off auxiliary device or Playback Controls set top box Control playback of DVD, DVR or VOD RCU SETUP Setup remote (see RECORD...

  • Page 11: Adb Polaris Remote Control Layout

    1 Remote Control Basics ADB Polaris Remote Control Layout Power (TV) Power (CBL) Turn TV on or off Turn set top box on or off Begins recording Playback Controls Control playback of LIST VOD and recordings For future use LIVE MENU For Future Use Displays Menu Bar...

  • Page 12: Adb Titan 2056 Isx Remote Control Layout

    1 Remote Control Basics ADB Titan 2056 ISX Remote Control Layout Device Selection POWER Send commands to Turn a selected AUX, DVD, AUD, TV device on or off or STB Playback Controls DVR Controls Control playback of Go back, bring up DVD, DVR or VOD DVR list, go to live TV Begin DVR recording...

  • Page 13: Turn Your Set Top Box Or Tv On Or Off

    1 Remote Control Basics Turn Your Set Top Box or TV On or Off The device selection buttons tell your remote whether you want to control your set top box or your television. To turn your TV on or off, press the button then the button.

  • Page 14: Programming Your Remote

    EXIT Programming Your Remote Step 1: Make sure your TV is on. Step 2: With the remote you received from United Communications/Turtle Mountain Communications, press the button. It should blink once while you press it. Step 3: Depending on the remote you have, press the following button:...
  • Page 15 1 Remote Control Basics Step 7: To lock in the code, press: ADB Focus Remote (page 1 in this guide book) the button SHIFT ADB Potenza Remote (page 2 in this guide book) the RCU SETUP button ADB Polaris Remote (page 3 in this guide book) the SETUP button ADB Titan Remote (page 4 in this guide book) the...

  • Page 16: How To Use This Book

    2 How To Use This Book Layout Instructions are paired with screen shots to illustrate the process and provide confirmation of what you should see on your TV. Section headings and on-screen text, such as screen titles, messages and options are shown in Deep Blue Bold Type.

  • Page 17: Changing Your Onscreen Guide

    2 How To Use This Book Changing Your Onscreen Guide The graphic colors and background on the electronic program guide (skins) may be different than the ones shown in this guide but the operations and features are the same. This User’s Guide uses the NuBlu skin and your United/Turtle Moutain Digital TV onscreen program guide displays a different skin (BlueShadow).
  • Page 18 2 How To Use This Book Step 1: Press Menu on your remote. Use your Arrow Keys to scroll to Settings icon. You will have to enter a password to enter Settings. Preference under Settings will be highlighted. Navigate to the bar space across from and press on the remote.

  • Page 19: Infobar

    3 Infobar Introducing The Infobar The Infobar is a quick way of finding information about the show you are watching, what comes on later, and what is on other channels. Go To The Infobar There are three ways to make the basic Infobar appear. Press INFO on your remote control.

  • Page 20: Infobar Layout

    3 Infobar Infobar Layout Channel Name & Number The name and number of the channel currently listed in the Infobar. Current Time Program Type Indicates whether you are watching Live TV, a recorded program, or a Pay-Per-View program. This may also indicate if the program is Blocked/ Restricted because of parental controls or that the Emergency Alert System is active.

  • Page 21: Using The Infobar

    3 Infobar Using the Infobar Step 1: Go To The Infobar Press INFO, the Keys, or change channels. Up or Down Arrow Step 2a: See What’s On Other Channels Press the Up or Down Arrow Keys to scroll the Infobar through what is showing on other channels without actually changing channels.

  • Page 22: Menubar

    4 Menubar Introducing the Menubar The Menubar is a quick and easy way to access any feature of your service. Go To the Menubar To display the Menubar, press on your remote control. Press the MENU Left/Right Keys on your remote control to move the highlight through the menu.
  • Page 23 4 Menubar My Library provides quick access to previously purchased programs, Reminders you have scheduled, messages regarding your service, and Caller ID history. For more information on My Library, see section 11 My Library. Settings offers access to creating parental controls and setting blocked channels, determining how things appear on the screen (such as TV caller ID), and creating, editing and deleting user accounts.

  • Page 24: Guide

    5 Guide Introducing Guide Guide is the place to quickly find out what’s on now and what’s playing later. You can set Reminders or Recordings for upcoming programs in Guide. Go To Guide There are two ways to go to Guide. Press or Press MENU, scroll to icon, and press OK.

  • Page 25: Guide Layout

    5 Guide Guide Layout Favorites List Indicates the Favorites list currently in use. Info Area Provides information about the currently highlighted program. Picture-in-Picture Allows you to watch TV while you are in Guide. Highlight Indicates what program listing is currently in focus. Program Listings Shows channel number, channel abbreviation, and program listings for each channel.

  • Page 26: Guide - Alerts & Recording

    6 Guide - Alerts & Recording Introducing Guide & Recording In this section, you will learn about setting or scheduling a recording, recording a series, and editing it. You will view the recordings under the DVR icon. A Reminder informs you a program is about to come on. An Autotune automatically changes the channel when the program is about to start.
  • Page 27 6 Guide - Alerts & Recording Step 3: Return to Guide The program listing now shows an icon. Reminder set Autotune set Recording set Step 4a: Your Reminder A few minutes before your program comes on, a box will appear on your screen telling you that you have a Reminder.

  • Page 28: Editing A Recording

    6 Guide - Alerts & Recording Step 4c: Your Recording If you set a future recording, your set top box will record it for you once your program begins (see for more details). 7 Recordings To watch your recording, go to 8 DVR Recorded Programs.

  • Page 29: Setting A Series Recording

    6 Guide - Alerts & Recording Setting a Series Recording Note: Recording is not available if your set top box doesn’t support it. If you choose to record a program that is part of a regular series, you will be offered the option to record the series. This allows you to record every episode of a favorite program.

  • Page 30: Editing A Series Recording

    6 Guide - Alerts & Recording Editing a Series Recording Note: Recording is not available if your set top box doesn’t support it. Once you have created a series recording, you can adjust which episodes of the series are recorded and which are skipped. Step 1: Pick a Series Recording Locate any program...

  • Page 31: Skipping An Episode

    6 Guide - Alerts & Recording determines whether the series is recorded when aired on Channels the channel originally set to record, or record the series on whatever channel airs it. Preference determines whether to record the program when shown in standard definition or only when shown in high definition.

  • Page 32: Canceling An Autotune, Reminder, Recording Or Series Recording

    6 Guide - Alerts & Recording Canceling an Autotune, Reminder, Recording or Series Recording You can cancel any event you have previously scheduled directly from Guide. Step 1: Pick the Program Highlight the program with the event you want to cancel and press OK.

  • Page 33: Recording

    7 Recording Recordings Creating recordings and pausing live TV both require a DVR (Digital Video Recorder). There are several ways to record besides those covered in Guide - Alerts & Recording. They are listed here. Quick Recording The fastest and easiest way to begin recording is to use the RECORD button on your remote control.

  • Page 34: Controlling Live Tv

    7 Recording Controlling Live TV While watching a recorded program or live TV, you can use the Playback Control Buttons to control playback. Press on your remote control to pause the program. PAUSE Programs can be paused as long as the current channel is not changed. Press PLAY to resume watching.

  • Page 35: Schedule Event

    7 Recording Schedule Event With Event, you can select the channel, date, start and stop Schedule time, duration, and frequency of a recording. It is helpful when you want to record or watch a portion of a program on a reoccurring basis. Accessing the Schedule Event Screen There are two ways to access the screen.

  • Page 36: Record By Search

    7 Recording Set Type of Event Arrow Down and highlight Type press OK. The highlight will become left/right arrows. Arrow Left Right until you see the event type you want (Recording, Autotune, Reminder), then press OK. Set Event Frequency Arrow Down on your remote and highlight Freq and press OK.

  • Page 37: Dvr

    8 DVR Introducing DVR In DVR, you can view current recordings, see a list of future scheduled recordings, edit and cancel recordings, sort and prioritize recordings, lock recordings, and schedule a future event. Schedule Event is the only DVR feature that enables recordings. Go To DVR Press MENU, highlight and press OK.

  • Page 38: Recorded Programs: Watching A Recorded Program

    8 DVR Recordings not yet watched are listed with white text; those you have are listed with grey text. If a program is still being recorded a red dot icon will appear to the left of the program’s name. The Whole Home icon means that the recorded program can be viewed from any set top box in the house and will appear to the left of the program’s name.

  • Page 39: Recorded Programs: Sorting Recordings

    8 DVR Step 4: Return To Live TV When the recording ends, you will be prompted to keep or delete the recording and then returned to live TV. If you want to return to live TV before your recording has ended, press STOP ( ).

  • Page 40: Recorded Programs: Deleting A Recording

    8 DVR Step 2a: Lock the Recording Highlight Lock and press OK. Once a program is locked, a appears on the recording’s listing. Step 2b: Unlock the Recording If you select a locked program in Step 1, the Lock option will instead be Unlock. Highlight Unlock and press OK.

  • Page 41: To Record: Sort Future Recordings

    8 DVR To Record: Sort Future Recordings A list of your scheduled future recordings will appear to the right. The list of programs to be recorded can be sorted by title, date to be recorded, channel airing the program to be recorded, or recordings to be skipped or not. For more information on sorting items in this list, see Sort Recordings earlier in this section.

  • Page 42: Schedule Event

    8 DVR Schedule Event Highlight Schedule Event and press OK. Setting a Schedule Event is covered Recordings. Editing instructions are covered here. Schedule Event: Editing a Schedule Event You can edit the channel number, date, time, and type of timer and frequency of the event.

  • Page 43: Whole Home Dvr

    8 DVR Whole Home DVR As the name suggests, with Whole Home DVR all set top boxes in the household can record programs and view live or pre-recorded shows from any room in the house. You can also stop a recorded program in one room and continue watching it in another.

  • Page 44: Watching From Room To Room

    8 DVR Watching from Room to Room If you start watching a recorded program in one room (family), and wish to move to another room (bedroom) you can view the recording there. Step 1: Stop the recording playing in the family room by pushing the stop on your remote.

  • Page 45: Pay Per View

    9 Pay Per View Introducing Pay Per View (PPV) Pay Per View allows you to watch exclusive sporting events, movies, and other content in the comfort and privacy of your home. Forget long lines, big crowds, expensive concessions and seats in the “nose bleed” section. Go To Pay Per View Using the Arrow Keys...
  • Page 46 9 Pay Per View Step 3: Confirm Your Purchase Highlight the box next to Enter PIN and enter your Pay Per View PIN using Number Pad (0-9). For more information on PINs, see section Settings. To share this video with other viewers on your system, highlight the check box next to Share PPV...

  • Page 47: 10 On Demand

    10 On Demand Introducing On Demand On Demand provides access to VoD (Video on Demand) movies and programs. You can pause, rewind or fast forward during viewing. To Access Press Menu on the remote control. Use the Arrow Keys to highlight Demand.

  • Page 48: Play A Program & Add It To My Library

    10 On Demand Highlight an option and press on your remote. Play: Plays the video. Play From Last: Resumes the video from where you left off. More Info: Displays rental information like title, expiration date, and video length. View Trailer: Plays the movie trailer when available. Cancel: Exits from the menu options.

  • Page 49: On Demand Browse & Search Options

    10 On Demand Once the confirm button is highlighted, press OK. The movie will then begin to play. You can use the Stop, Pause, Rewind, Fast Forward Play buttons on the remote control anytime during the movie. On Demand Browse & Search Options The yellow ( ) button and green ( ) button will change functions depending on which menu screen you are on.

  • Page 50: Stop A Video And Exit On Demand

    10 On Demand When the on-screen keypad is up, the yellow ( ) button will change to say Exit. Press the yellow ( ) button on your remote to Exit the keypad. The green ( ) button on the On Demand menu screen will toggle between showing programs and Movies, and is accessed by...

  • Page 51: 11 My Library

    11 My Library Introducing My Library My Library stores all purchased programming, a list of your scheduled Reminder and Autotune events, messages about your service, and a log of your Caller ID. The My Library Menu Video provides access to your VoD Rentals you have purchased from Rentals.

  • Page 52: Watching A Rental Video

    11 My Library Watching a Rental Video Step 1: Pick Your Video Rental Highlight your Video Rental and press OK. Step 2: Play Your Rental Highlight Play From Start and press to start playing at the beginning. If you have already watched part of the program and want to pick up where you left...

  • Page 53: Introducing Reminders

    11 My Library Introducing Reminders Reminders lists all Reminder and Autotune events you have created. From here you can cancel a Reminder or Autotune. Go To Reminders Highlight Reminders and press OK. A list of your Reminders and Autotunes appears to the right. Cancel a Reminder or Autotune Step 1: Pick the Program...

  • Page 54: Introducing Messages

    11 My Library Introducing Messages Messages may inform you of promotional offers, upcoming Video on Demand events, service upgrades or billing alerts. Whenever you receive a new message an alert will appear on your screen. Press INFO on your remote to display the message, or press EXIT...

  • Page 55: Introducing Caller Id

    11 My Library Introducing Caller ID Caller ID offers access to the Caller ID call log. You can review log entries and delete individual entries. Note: You must subscribe to Caller ID to access this feature. Additionally, only certain set top boxes support on-screen Caller ID. Please contact customer service for more information.

  • Page 56: 12 Settings

    12 Settings Introducing Settings gives you control over your video service. You can choose to Settings share purchased programs, change how alerts appear on your screen, create parental controls and block programs by channel or ratings. You can also create accounts for members of your family. Go To Settings Press MENU...

  • Page 57: Turning Parental Controls On And Off

    12 Settings other’s content. For more information about Movie Ratings, see the ratings definitions in the appendix of this guide. Movie and TV ratings determine the lowest rating for programs that will be blocked. The selected rating and all levels above that rating will be blocked. Unlock Timeout (Only Available on Master Account) Unlock Timeout determines how long parental controls will remain disabled.

  • Page 58: Working With Additional Preferences

    12 Settings You set the amount of time you want for the Unlock Timeout to be in effect under the Parental Controls settings as explained earlier in this section. To turn Parental Controls off indefinitely, uncheck the check box marked Parental Controls Settings Preferences.
  • Page 59 12 Settings To block channels, highlight the button and Channel Blocking Edit press OK. If no changes have been made on the Preferences screen, you will go directly to the list of all available channels. If any changes have been made to the main screen and you have not already updated them, a Preferences...
  • Page 60 12 Settings Theme Theme allows you to change the color and style of menu, guide and system screens using pre-set styles. These different pre-set styles are called skins. To get to Theme, highlight and select the icon on Settings the main menu bar, then scroll over to Theme. There are several choices in the drop down menu for Theme.

  • Page 61: Working With Settings/Users

    12 Settings English Default 5.4 Guide Menu Hardware Settings For service provider only. Working With Settings/Users User accounts allows you to have separate parental controls, purchase limits and themes for different family members. Users/Settings allows you to add a user account, edit an existing user account, change parental controls for a user...

  • Page 62: Adding A User Account

    12 Settings Note: The master account is the first account listed and is shown in yellow rather than white. You cannot delete the master account and cannot change the login name for the master account. Adding a User Account To create a new user account, highlight the button and press Highlight...
  • Page 63 12 Settings Highlight Password to enter the password for the new account. Use the on your Number Pad remote to enter the password. Highlight Confirm Password re-enter the password for the new account. Use the Number Pad on your remote to re-enter the password. Theme Choose a theme to be used for the new account.

  • Page 64: Editing A User Account

    12 Settings The second Add User Account screen allows you to create parental controls specific to this user. These parental control settings are identical to the settings shown earlier with the exception that there is no Unlock Timeout or Block Unrated setting. Once you have entered the settings for the new account, highlight Submit and press OK.
  • Page 65 12 Settings Now highlight New Password change the password. Use the Number Pad on your remote to enter a numeric password. Highlight to re-enter Confirm Password the password. Use the Number Pad on your remote to exactly re-enter the password. Highlight and enter the account’s existing PIN.

  • Page 66: 13 Sign Out / Sign In

    13 Sign Out / Sign In Sign Out / Sign In This function is typically only used if there are more than one user account, usually when a parent adds a child as a new user. The parent’s account (master account) controls the child’s account (sub account). Go To Sign Out / Sign In Press the MENU...

  • Page 67: 14 Favorites

    14 Favorites Introducing Favorites Save time and enjoy the channels you watch the most. Each Favorites list contains just the TV channels you wish to view. You can create multiple Favorites lists and quickly change the Guide to show them. Go To Favorites Press MENU...

  • Page 68: Creating Or Editing A Favorites List

    14 Favorites Creating or Editing a Favorites List Step 1: Create or Edit Follow the steps in “Go To Favorites,” highlight Create or Edit, and press to bring up the Favorites create/edit screen. This screen displays every channel offered. Step 2: Name Your Favorites List Name box is already highlighted.

  • Page 69: 15 Search

    15 Search Introducing Search Search allows you to enter the name or partial name of a program or video and find any program matching the text you entered. Go To Search Press MENU and highlight Search, then press OK. Search for a Program Step 1: Enter the Program Title When the Search screen appears, the...
  • Page 70 15 Search Step 2: Search Highlight and press to perform a system-wide search of all programs Search that match your search criteria. The search results appear in order on the right side of the screen. Step 3: Pick a Result You can highlight any TV program or rental listing and press...

  • Page 71: Introducing Web & Email

    16 Web & Email (Coming Soon) Introducing Web & Email Web allows you to surf the web from your TV. Email provides access to an email website specified by your service provider. Now you can browse the Web or send and receive Email from your TV...no computer necessary! Go To The Web Press Menu...

  • Page 72: Go To Email

    16 Web & Email (Coming Soon) Go To Email Press on your remote control and highlight and press OK. MENU Email When you press OK, your TV will display your default email web page. Use the to highlight where you want to enter text. Arrow keys The on-screen sign says PUSH THE INPUT BUTTON TO BRING UP...

  • Page 73: Widgets (Coming Soon)

    17 Widgets (Coming Soon) Introducing Widgets Widgets provides access to up-to-date news headlines, entertainment news, weather, finance, Twitter, sports scores and other information. Go To Widgets Press MENU on your remote control and highlight Widgets using the Arrow Keys then press OK. The main menu is replaced with the Widgets menu.

  • Page 74: Weather Widget

    17 Widgets (Coming Soon) Step 2: Bring Up the Keypad To access the keypad, use the Arrow Keys highlight the white text box then press the remote. The keypad will appear. Step 3: Using the Keypad Using the Arrow Keys, select a letter, then press OK.

  • Page 75: Twitter Widget

    17 Widgets (Coming Soon) Twitter Widget This widget allows you to access your Twitter account. Follow these steps to operate the Twitter Widget. Step 1: Bring up the Twitter Widget Select the Twitter Widget from the Widget Menu Bar and press on your remote.

  • Page 76: Suggestions Widget

    17 Widgets (Coming Soon) Step 4: Top Trends If you selected Trends, arrow down to the desired topic and press on your remote to view the Top Trend. Step 5: Search Twitter If you selected Search, arrow to white text box and press to bring up the Keypad.
  • Page 77 17 Widgets (Coming Soon) Step 1: Bring up the Suggestions Widget Select the Suggestions Widget from the Widget Menu Bar. The Suggest A window will Widget appear, showing a text box to enter your suggestion. Step 2: Bring up the Keypad Make sure the text box is selected, and...
  • Page 78 17 Widgets (Coming Soon) Step 5: Complete your Request You will then be taken through two screens (as shown below) asking you a little about yourself; one asking for your gender and another asking for your age. Answering these is optional. Use the Arrow Keys highlight the answer you would like to give, then press OK.

  • Page 79: Cloud Tv (Coming Soon)

    18 Cloud TV (Coming Soon) Cloud TV The Cloud TV feature gives you the opportunity to access and watch a variety of internet programs on your TV screen. To access this feature, press Menu on your remote control and using your Arrow Keys scroll to Cloud TV...

  • Page 80: Using Youtube

    18 Cloud TV (Coming Soon) Using YouTube The directions that follow apply to accessing all your YouTube categories except Search and Settings. Using your Keys, scroll to the category of YouTube videos you Arrow wish to browse and press on your remote. A list of videos will appear for that category.

  • Page 81: Settings (Youtube)

    18 Cloud TV (Coming Soon) Settings (YouTube) give YouTube Settings you access to videos associated with a specific YouTube user account. To see your own videos, you will have to open a YouTube web account and upload them. Note: The YouTube web site requires an email address for the account’s username.

  • Page 82: Search (Youtube)

    18 Cloud TV (Coming Soon) Now, Videos, Subscriptions, and Favorites will appear under the YouTube main menu screen. You can now access the videos associated with this account. If you Arrow down to Clear and press OK, your credential will not be saved. Videos, Subscriptions Favorites...

  • Page 83: Introducing Metachannels

    18 Cloud TV (Coming Soon) When you have correctly entered all the information, highlight Done on the keypad and press on the remote. The keypad will disappear and the Search text box will be highlighted. down to highlight and press to bring up your search Arrow Search...

  • Page 84: Using Metachannels

    18 Cloud TV (Coming Soon) Using MetaChannels The directions that follow apply to accessing all MetaChannels video episodes/shows. Using the Arrow Keys on your remote, browse the A-Z listing and then select the highlighted menu item by pressing bring up a list of subtopics.

  • Page 85: Using Search (Metachannels)

    18 Cloud TV (Coming Soon) Using Search (MetaChannels) While in the MetaChannels main menu, highlight and press Search on your remote to search the MetaChannels. The Search text box will be highlighted. Press to bring up the keypad. See Cloud TV (YouTube Search) for operation of keypad.

  • Page 86: Using Picasa

    18 Cloud TV (Coming Soon) Using Picasa to highlight Arrow Up/Down Featured Photos Recent Photos press OK. Featured Photos are a collection of popular public photos. Recent Photos are a collection of the most recently uploaded public photos. Arrow Left/Right scroll through the collection of photos.
  • Page 87 18 Cloud TV (Coming Soon) Scroll down to Settings then press on the remote to bring up the Picasa Settings screen. The username text box will be highlighted. Press on your remote to bring up the keypad. Using the Arrow Keys on your remote, select a letter or number on the keypad and then...

  • Page 88: My Photos & People

    18 Cloud TV (Coming Soon) If you Arrow Down Clear and press OK, your credentials will not be saved. My Photos People will not appear on the Picasa TV Menu screen. Arrow Down Cancel and press to return to the Picasa menu screen My Photos &...

  • Page 89: Search (Picasa)

    18 Cloud TV (Coming Soon) Search (Picasa) Search is the convenient way to locate photos on Picasa. Using Search (Picasa) While in the Picasa main menu, highlight and press on your Search remote to search Picasa. The Search text box will be highlighted.

  • Page 90: Remote Scheduling (Coming Soon)

    19 Remote Scheduling (Coming Soon) Introducing Remote Scheduling Remote scheduling allows you to schedule new recordings and manage existing ones through any web browser while away from your home. Accessing Remote Scheduling on the Web First, enter your service provider’s website URL to pull up the sign in screen.

  • Page 91: Recording A Program

    19 Remote Scheduling (Coming Soon) Recording a Program Recording can be done in Home, Guide. Each gives Guide Search you a different window to the content or programs on your home television that you can record remotely. Record Using the Home Page Home option shows a lineup of popular programs.

  • Page 92: Record Using The Guide Page

    19 Remote Scheduling (Coming Soon) Record Using the Guide Page page displays guide information from which you can select a Guide program to record. The same channels on your television will show on your web guide. Click on the Guide tab to view the guide listings. Click on the program you want to record.

  • Page 93: Using The Search Guide Option

    19 Remote Scheduling (Coming Soon) Using the Search Guide Option To search for a program to record, type in a keyword in the Search Guide box at the top of the web page and press enter. A list of programs with the keyword is displayed.

  • Page 94: Managing Your Dvr Recordings

    19 Remote Scheduling (Coming Soon) Managing Your DVR Recordings When you click on the tab, you’ll see a list of DVR recordings Recordings stored on your DVR set top box. Click on the (x) next to the program you want to delete. You can either delete that specific recording or delete all recordings of that program.

  • Page 95: Changing Your Password

    19 Remote Scheduling (Coming Soon) Changing Your Password You can change your password by clicking on or by clicking on Password the word change to the right. Next type in your old password, then type the new password and then confirm the new password. When finished click Save Changes.

  • Page 96: Stream Management (Coming Soon)

    Stream Management (Coming Soon) Stream Management lets you decide which channels to watch when you’ve exceeded your subscribed bandwidth to the home. When a requested stream exceeds the available bandwidth, the requesting STB displays messages that: • explain that the stream request exceeds available bandwidth. •...

  • Page 97: Set Top Box

    Set Top Box ADB 2500 Set Top Box Provides power to the set top box. Power 12V DC 1.1A (Universal Serial Bus) Connects the set top box to technician’s equipment and other devices. Connects the set top box to the video service using a CAT5 Ethernet Ethernet cable.

  • Page 98: Adb 2721 W (Wx) Set Top Box

    Set Top Box ADB 2721 W (WX) Set Top Box Top: Video/Stereo Audio R/L (Video/Audio Left/Audio Right) Connects the set top box to your TV or VCR to provide good quality video and stereo audio. Bottom: Component (HD Analog) Output (Video/Audio Left/Audio Right) Connects the set top box to your TV or VCR to provide high definition quality video and stereo audio.

  • Page 99: Adb 3721 Wn Set Top Box

    Set Top Box ADB 3721 WN Set Top Box (Video/Audio Left/Audio Right) Secondary Video/Stereo Audio R/L Connects the set top box to your TV or VCR to provide good quality video and stereo audio. (Video/Audio Left/Audio Right) Primary Video/Stereo Audio R/L Connects the set top box to your TV or VCR to provide good quality video and stereo audio.

  • Page 100: Adb 3800 Set Top Box

    Set Top Box ADB 3800 Set Top Box Provides power to the set top box. Power 12V DC 1.7A To TV Connects the set top box to your TV using a standard coax cable - provides audio and video. Connects the set top box to a home theater system to provide S/PDIF surround sound audio - provides audio only.

  • Page 101: Adb 5721 Wnx Set Top Box

    Set Top Box ADB 5721 WNX Set Top Box Secondary Video/Stereo Audio R/L (Video/Audio Left/Audio Right) Connects the set top box to your TV or VCR to provide good quality video and stereo audio. Primary Video/Stereo Audio R/L (Video/Audio Left/Audio Right) Connects the set top box to your TV or VCR to provide good quality video and stereo audio.

  • Page 102: Adb 5810 Set Top Box

    Set Top Box ADB 5810 Set Top Box 10 11 Connects the set top box to USB compatible devices. Ethernet Connects the set top box to the video service using a CAT5 Ethernet cable. (High Definition Media Interface) Connects the set top box to HDMI your HDTV using an HDMI cable - provides audio and video.

  • Page 103: Movie Ratings

    Movie Ratings MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) Ratings System G – General Audience This is a film which contains nothing which would, in the view of the MPAA Rating Board, be offensive to parents whose younger children view the film. PG –...

  • Page 104: Tv Ratings

    TV Ratings TV Parental Guidelines Ratings System The TV Parental Guidelines ratings provide program ratings and content ratings. This provides a clearer idea of the reason for a program’s rating. Program Ratings TV-Y – All Children This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. TV-Y7 –...
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