Maskatel A-540 Amino User Manual

Multiroom hd pvr / digital receiver

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  • Page 1 INTERNET TELEVISION PHONE The local solution for your all communication and entertainment needs USER GUIDE 1 877 627.5283 www.maskatel.ca...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Digital television Your remote control in 10 easy buttons Introduction to interactive menus Settings menu Favourites Parental control Recording a program Animo 530 and 540 PVR A detailed explanation of your remote control Recording programs and other functions of the interactive guide Phone Important notice on the storage limits...
  • Page 3 4 additional digital receivers in your home. The same recorded content will be available on any of these devices, no matter which receiver you use. Digital television services are provided by Télé-Int-Tel, a member company of Maskatel.
  • Page 4 Online invoice Maskatel can send you a notice via email, to the address you provided us, to let you know when your monthly bill is available. It is the client’s responsibility to inform us of any change in their email address used for billing purposes.
  • Page 5: Digital Television Your Remote Control In 10 Easy Buttons

    Digital television The “POWER” button is used to turn your devices Your remote control in 10 easy buttons on and off. The AUX – DVD – AUD – TV and STB are used This is a universal remote control. Later in this manual, you’ll learn to “tell”...
  • Page 6: Introduction To Interactive Menus

    Digital television, introduction to interactive menus The first thing you’ll want to do with your new receiver will probably be to turn it on. Press “POWER” to turn on your receiver. CHANGING THE CHANNEL There are several ways to change the channel. The CH + and – buttons display the channels from top to bottom or bottom to top You can tune in to a channel by directly entering its number, which will be displayed on the top right corner, and by pressing the OK/SEL button.
  • Page 7 Interactive menu You can tune in to a channel via the program guide by selecting the program you want to watch and pressing the OK/SEL button. If you try to tune in to a program that will be aired later on in the schedule, a menu will appear with the option of displaying additional information about the program or if you have a PVR, you will have the option of recording the program.
  • Page 8: Settings Menu

    Note: the E-MAIL and WEB function cannot be used at that time. Our customer relations centre will be happy to inform you of the latest developments regarding our PVRs and receivers. Don’t hesitate to call us or write to us at info@maskatel.qc.ca. Settings menu The SETTINGS section allows you to modify several options to personalize your receiver.
  • Page 9 Settings menu Select USERS to display the different user configurations for the receiver. If no user has been created, you’ll see the window displayed below inviting you to create a new user. Users Package Billing This is where the password for the receiver and the PIN for the current user can be modified. Here is an example of the window that will appear if you want to modify a user.
  • Page 10: Favourites

    Favourites This section allows you to create lists of your favourite channels or “favourites”. This option lets you quickly access the channels you watch the most. Here, you can create several lists than you can later on modify. Naming your lists will help you better navigate them! Choose Edit...
  • Page 11: Parental Control

    Parental control This section allows you to block and unblock specific channels. It allows you to better manage the television content that your family members can watch. The PARENTAL CONTROL box in the PREFERENCES section must be ticked to activate parental control. Tick the PARENTAL CONTROL box to activate this function.
  • Page 12 Parental control Here is an example of a blocked channel Other tips for parental control Another way of controlling what content your family can watch is to directly block a channel by its number. You can activate this function in the PREFERENCES section by ticking the box CHANNEL BLOCKING. Then, select the channels you want to block and press EDIT.
  • Page 13: Recording A Program

    Recording a program Amino 530 and 540 PVR It is possible to start recording when you are already watching a channel by pressing the OK/SEL button on your remote control and selecting Record Program. Another way of recording content in real-time is to press the REC button on your remote control. When you are recording content in real-time, a red dot will appear on the lower right of your screen with the mention LIVE TV.
  • Page 15: Programming Your Remote Control

    Programming your remote control There are three ways to program your remote control: Step 4 After entering the correct code corresponding to your device and • Using a pre-programmed 3-digit code after it turns off, press the “POWER” button to turn the device •...
  • Page 16 How to program your remote control C. Teaching method D. Deleting a “learned” function Step 1 Step 1 Simultaneously press and hold the “MODE” button Simultaneously press and hold the “MODE” button corresponding corresponding to the device and the “ASPECT” button for 3 to the device and the “ASPECT”...
  • Page 17 How to program your remote control F. How to get a remote control’s 3-digit code for a “MODE” button H. How to program the “SYSTEM ON/OFF” button If you’ve used the automatic search function for programming a This method allows you to program the “System ON/OFF” button device and you do not have its 3-digit code, follow this guide to so it transmits a series of “Power”...
  • Page 18 How to program your remote control J. Programming the volume buttons Step 3 Enter the 2, 3, or 4 digits corresponding to the channel you want The volume (VOL+, VOL-, and Mute) has been programmed by to pair with first (for example: 007) by using the numbered default to work with the “MODE”...
  • Page 19 Recording programs with the multiroom PVR and other features of the interactive guide In the guide, you can start recording a program selected if it’s currently airing by pressing the REC button on your remote control. When you are navigating in the program guide and you’ve selected a show, press REC to start recording when the show begins.
  • Page 20 Recording programs with the multiroom PVR and other features of the interactive guide • Schedule Event will display a window that allows you to schedule a recording. Set reminder • Record program will start recording the show that is currently airing. •...
  • Page 21: Pvr Menu

    PVR menu Here is the window that will appear on screen when you press the MY DVR button. This show will be recorded in priority Recordings displays the list of recordings available for viewing. To Record displays the list of upcoming scheduled recordings. Schedule Priority displays the list of programs scheduled to be recorded.
  • Page 22 Cancelling a scheduled series recording PVR Menu If you’ve scheduled a series recording and you want to completely cancel this programmed recording, you can access the ENP menu using the My DVR button. Once this window is displayed, select Programming the “Schedule Priority”...
  • Page 23: Your Remote Control

    Modifying a scheduled series recording You can modify the start and end time of all the episodes of a series or only one at a time. To modify all the episodes, you can access the ENP menu using the My DVR button. Select “Schedule Priority”...
  • Page 24: Deleting A Recording

    Deleting a recording The recordings section provides you with many options when you select a recording and press the OK/SEL button. To delete a recording, simply select the “Cancel Series Recording” option in the menu, as shown below. When asked, select “Yes” to confirm the deletion. Other functions available for a recording PLAY RECORDING: This function will show the recording from its beginning.
  • Page 25: Phone

    To answer a second call (when you hear the long beep) • When requested, enter your PIN (a 4-digit number press the Flash or Liaison button. activated upon request by Groupe Maskatel) • To go back to the first caller or to switch from one caller and then press #.
  • Page 26 Press “1” to return the call. If the person whose number you want to block is a client of Maskatel, you can block them at any time. Using the Anonymous call rejection service However, if the number belongs to a person who...
  • Page 27: Of Your Voicemail

    Phone Configuring your voicemail Voicemail: Main menu options • From your home, dial *98 • To listen to your message(s), press “1” • Enter your PIN. You’ve been assigned a temporary PIN: the 4 last digits of your phone • To send a message, press “2”...
  • Page 28 Phone Important Note CHANGING THE OPTIONS OF YOUR VOICEMAIL Limits of your voicemail (Option 4 on the main menu) Please note that your voicemail limits the messages stored by length, number, space, and time. • Press # to select the option you want to modify Residential voicemail •...
  • Page 29: Internet

    Internet Connecting your modem Required material, models may vary Modem Power supply Telephone cable Two-line filter Network cable 2 One-line filters • Install a phone filter on every outlet in your home Filter that you will plug a phone into. •...
  • Page 30: Connecting Your Voip Module

    IP Phone Connecting the VoIP module Please read these simple instructions in order to properly connect your network devices (modem, router, VoIP module). If you encounter any difficulty during the installation process, please contact our technical support service at: 450 250-5050 or toll-free 1 877 627-5283 You will need...
  • Page 31: General Terms And Conditions

    • Custom calling Maskatel will in no way be responsible for any default in the Additionally, the PHONE service in combination with at least one delivery of services offered that can cause financial or material...
  • Page 32 At the retail location or by phone 780, Casavant Ouest Bd St-Hyacinthe Quebec, J2S 7S3 450 250-5050 916, Saint-Pierre St Drummondville Quebec, J2C 3Y2 819 445-4545 By phone Toll free 1 877 627 5283 780, boul. Casavant O. Saint-Hyacinthe QC J2S 7S3...

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