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  • Page 1 Internet | Phone | TV Internet TV User Guide TV User Guide...
  • Page 3 Welcome! Thank You for Choosing Solarus TV. This User Guide contains information to help you get acquainted with your Solarus TV service. Over the next few pages, we’ll walk you through getting started and introduce you to some handy features and customization options that are sure to enhance your viewing experience.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started • Remote Control Functions ........... . •...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started To Access Your Solarus TV Service: 1. Press the STB button on your remote control. 2. Press the Power button on your remote control, this will power on your TV and STB/DVR Box simultaneously. 3. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 4.

  • Page 6: Remote Control Functions

    Remote Control Functions To get the most from your Solarus TV service, we recommend you take a moment to familiarize yourself with the remote control. Use your remote to access programs, adjust volume, control your Set-Top/ Whole-Home DVR Box and On Demand selections as well as scroll through and confirm actions within the on-screen menus.

  • Page 7: Programming Your Remote

    Programming Your Remote Control Our professionally trained Installation Technicians will program your remote control(s) at the time of your initial install. If you have purchased a new TV and need to reprogram the remote, you can either contact our Technical Assistance Center at 715-421-6085 for help or follow these instructions below.

  • Page 8: Get To Know Your Solarus Set-Top/Dvr Box

    Set-Top Box (STB) Get to Know Your Solarus Whole-Home Set-Top/DVR Box Your Solarus STB/DVR Box supports all of Solarus’ TV services including HD, Recording, Pay-Per-View, and Video on Demand. To ensure optimum performance, we recommend your STB/DVR Box be handled much in the same way as a computer.
  • Page 9 Rear Panel Item Description Function 1 To Wall (Video In) Coax input for home video network 2 To TV (Video Out) Coax output for TV or VCR Network Ethernet Port eSATA eSATA connector not currently supported, reserved for future use Y PB PR Components to connect video output to an HDTV S-Video...
  • Page 10 STB/DVR Initial Boot Up Once you have completed connecting your STB/DVR Box to your TV, turn the box on. The box will boot up and communicate with the Solarus server in order to download all programming information. This process can take up to 5 minutes. Standby/Sleep Mode The Standby/Sleep Mode is identified by a screen with a “Press OK to watch...

  • Page 11: The Menu

    Menu Settings Use the menu button to Search, Browse Live TV, views your Recorded TV, access the Video On Demand library, access Applications (Caller ID), and manage your system Settings. Access The Menu 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Use the arrow keys to select an option. 3.

  • Page 12: Settings

    Menu Settings Use the Settings menu to manage your STB/DVR box settings and preferences. Options Functions General System Sound Choose to allow or mute the sound effects you hear Effects while navigating through your Set-Top Box menus and program guide On Screen Language Choose the preferred language for your on screen displays.
  • Page 13 HDTV Set Up The default setting for your STB/DVR Box is 4:3 standard definition TV, if you will be connecting your box to a standard definition TV or would prefer to view your programming in 1080i format, please follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 14: Set Parental Controls

    Parental Control Set Parental Controls The Parental Control features enable you to control the content your household can watch or even see in the Program Guide. You’ll need to establish a PIN code to configure the Parental Controls, but once you’ve done that, you can modify settings to restrict programming based on channel, content, and/or rating.
  • Page 15 FORGET YOUR PARENTAL LOCKING PIN? If you forget your Parental Locking PIN, please contact our Technical Assistance Center at 715-421-6085. Access Parental Controls 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Scroll to Settings and press OK. 3. Scroll to Parental Controls, and arrow right to Parental Locking. Press OK.

  • Page 16: Channel Blocking

    Channel Blocking Sometimes, you may prefer to not have all of the available channels appear in your Program Guide (perhaps you find a channel name inappropriate or do not subscribe to that channel). In this case, you can choose to block that channel from appearing in your guide.

  • Page 17: Watching Tv

    Watching TV...

  • Page 18: The Guide Styles

    Program Guide With Solarus TV, you have the ability to customize the way your Program Guide appears. View program listings in various layouts, create “Favorites” lists for each member of your household or even hide channels you’ll never watch or don’t want shown. Guide Styles Grid Style Channel List Style...

  • Page 19: View In Hd

    Favorites In addition to the default channel list, you can create up to 5 personalized lists. To create a Favorites list, follow the steps below: 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Scroll to Settings, press OK. 3. Scroll to Television, arrow right to Set up Favorites and press OK.

  • Page 20: Search

    TV Features Search The Search feature has been created to help you find specific programming, shows or actors. This feature helps you find programming without scrolling through the program guide channel by channel or by time frames. The Search function will search all programming information available through the guide and VOD library.

  • Page 21: Browse Recent Channels

    Browse Recent Channels See what’s playing on other channels (currently and in the future) without changing channels. 1. While watching a program on your TV, press the Up Arrow to see what’s on your other recently viewed channels. Browse What’s On Next 1.

  • Page 22: Picture In Picture (Pip) Preview

    TV Features Picture in Picture (PIP) Preview Feature In addition to the customizable on-screen guide, you will see the picture-in-picture feature displayed. As you scroll through the different channels the programming currently playing on each channel will appear in the smaller picture at the bottom of your screen.

  • Page 23: Video On Demand (Vod)

    Video On Demand Solarus TV offers a vast library of on-demand programming, including movies, TV shows, and other special-interest video content. It is accessible 24/7 and may be viewed whenever you want from the On-Demand Menu. Some On-Demand content is included FREE with your TV subscription. Other On-Demand content, like movies, can be rented for a small fee.
  • Page 24 Video On Demand Verify A VOD Purchase 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Arrow down to On Demand, press OK. 3. Choose My Rentals. All available VOD titles currently rented will be listed on the Current rentals tab. Additional VOD Information Some movie titles will have a preview option;...

  • Page 25: Pay-Per-View (Ppv)

    Pay-Per-View (PPV) Pay-Per-View provides access to special events, such as concerts, sporting events and more. Solarus PPV channels are 142-144, 148 and 275-280. Order PPV 1. Press the Guide button. 2. Use one of the following methods to select a PPV: a.

  • Page 26: Solarus Caller Id

    Caller ID Your Solarus TV service can double as an on-screen Caller ID service. When enabled, your TV can display the name and number of incoming phone calls. Enable Caller ID 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Scroll down to Applications and press OK.

  • Page 27: Recording Tv

    Recording TV...

  • Page 28: Live Recording

    Recording TV Live TV Recording With Solarus Whole-Home DVR you will be able to control your TV like never before. As you begin watching a show, your system begins recording it in the background. If you’d like, you can pause, fast-forward or rewind as many times as you want –...
  • Page 29 Pause a Live Program Use Pause to freeze the program you are watching. Programs will remain in pause for up to 1.5 hours. 1. Press Pause to freeze the program. 2. Press Play to resume watching. Rewind or Fast-Forward a Live Program You can rewind or fast-forward at four different speeds, which are indicated by 2 arrows and a multiplier number next to the arrows (i.e.

  • Page 30: Recording Tv Menu

    Recording TV Your Solarus DVR can record up to 100 hours of SD programming or up to 40 hours of HD programming. Storage space will vary based on the type of content you are recording (HD or SD). With Solarus DVR service, DVR features and recordings will be available on all STB’s in your home.
  • Page 31 Play a Recorded Program To view one of the programs you have recorded, press the Recorded TV button. Scroll to the program you want to watch and press OK. A Program Info menu appears, select the Play option and press OK. Series Recording Solarus DVR makes it easy to record every episode of your favorite program.

  • Page 32: Conflict Management

    Recording TV Conflict Management When you attempt to record more programs than your DVR will allow, the Recording Conflict screen will appear alerting you of the conflict. To resolve the conflict: 1. On the Recording Conflict screen, select the Resolve Conflict option to choose which recording to cancel.

  • Page 33: Watch Tv Everywhere

    Watch TV Everywhere...

  • Page 34: Registration

    Watch TV Everywhere As a Solarus TV customer, you can stream your favorite shows to a computer, tablet, or smartphone anywhere you have Internet connectivity – thanks to the convenience of Watch TV Everywhere. Note: You will only see channels displayed that are part of the package/channel lineup you are subscribed to.
  • Page 35 Choose A Channel On A Handheld Device 1. Select the channel you’d like to watch. You will be prompted to download the free program app from the app store (Apple) or play store (Android). 2. Input your iTunes password to download the app. 3.

  • Page 36: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Questions about your Solarus STB/DVR box I have questions about my STB/DVR box and would prefer to speak with a Technical Support Representative. 888-676-8638 No Problem! Please call 715-421-6085 to speak with our experts. They’re available to serve you all day, every day. How many hours of programming can I store in my STB/DVR box? The total number of recording hours will depend on the mix of SD (standard- definition) or HD (high-definition) programs you have recorded.

  • Page 37: Questions About Managing Your Recordings

    Questions about Recording and Replaying Programs How many channels can I watch and record at the same time? Depending on your service area you may be able to record up to five programs at once. Can I watch a show I’m recording before the recording has completed? Yes.
  • Page 38 Frequently Asked Questions Questions about Recording and Replaying Programs Can I increase the rewind and fast-forward speed? Yes. Your DVR has the ability to rewind and fast-forward at four speeds when viewing live TV or recorded programming. The arrows appear in the status bar on the screen while in rewind or fast-forward mode.
  • Page 39 How many future recordings can I schedule? You can set as many future recordings as you want provided you have the necessary storage capacity.
  • Page 40 Internet | Phone | TV Internet LOCAL HOUR TECH SUPPORT 715-421-6085 support@solarus.net Account #__________________________ WEP Key __________________________ TV Code __________________________...

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