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Completing the On-screen Setup
After completing all the connections to your components and home network (if you chose to do so), you will need to complete
ReplayTV's on-screen setup process. The setup process requires you to indicate the following:
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If you are using a broadband or modem connection
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Your ZIP code so ReplayTV will receive the correct channels for your area
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The brand of your cable box or satellite receiver connected and the cables used to complete the connections
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The setup code for your cable box or satellite receiver, if used, so ReplayTV can change the channels on these components
:: Home Network Connections
If you have a home network, you can connect ReplayTV to it using the ETHERNET connection. This connection will allow you to
watch shows recorded on another ReplayTV in your home, and transfer photos from your PC to ReplayTV. The following sections
provide instructions for setting up ReplayTV to use the networking features. Refer to "Advanced Features" on page 47 to learn how
to use the features.
ReplayTV needs its own IP address to communicate with other devices on your network. It will automatically search for an IP
address during the first-time Quick Setup process. If an IP address is not automatically found, you will have to enter it manually.
See "Entering Networking Information Manually on ReplayTV" on page 16.
Connecting ReplayTV to an Existing Network
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If you are connecting ReplayTV to a broadband network, plug an Ethernet cable into the ETHERNET jack on ReplayTV and to
an available Ethernet jack on your network (on a wall, hub, switch, or router).
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Turn ReplayTV on. You will see the Quick Setup screen in a few minutes. ReplayTV will automatically request an IP address
from the network.
3
After a successful test, you will be asked to enter your ZIP code and continue with setup.
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If you have firewall software installed or a router with a built-in firewall, the default settings should work fine. See "Router
Setup" on page 16.
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If ReplayTV does not find a DHCP server (normally your router), you will need to manually set up the network connection.
You will need to enter the following information manually:
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IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway address and DNS Server address.
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