WCDTV IPTV Middleware User Manual

Iptv middleware remote control & dvr

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WCDTV
IPTV Middleware
Remote Control & DVR
User Guide
Version 2.0
The information presented in this document is written for the default
settings of the system.
This guide is a WORKING DOCUMENT. The information and screen
captures represented in this document WILL CHANGE frequently.
Information in this document may change without notice.
Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 1

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  • Page 1 This guide is a WORKING DOCUMENT. The information and screen captures represented in this document WILL CHANGE frequently. Information in this document may change without notice. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Attempt to Watch a Program Beyond the Parental Rating Settings ....... 30 Using the List Button ....................31 Current Recordings – Actions ....................33 Future Recording - Actions ....................35 Series Rules - Actions ......................37 Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 2...
  • Page 3 Changing the Number of Rows and Columns in the Guide ........54 Caller ID and Message Waiting Indication on the TV ..........56 Important Note ......................57 Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 3...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    This user guide will walk through the many features of this extraordinary TV service. But as always, if you have questions or problems, just give us a call. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 4...
  • Page 5: The Remote

    The Remote Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 5...
  • Page 6: Playback Controls

    Rewind: Rewind through parts of a recording. Guide: Press to access the program Guide. Browse/Search/OK: Press to navigate through menu options or make selections. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 6...
  • Page 7: What's On Tv

    In this example, the TV symbol indicates you are viewing channel 35. The tower symbol next to channel 35 indicates you are viewing live television. Channels 33 and 34 are recording as indicated by the red circle symbol. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 7...
  • Page 8: Using The Info Button

    Or, press the Browse/Arrow buttons (up/down) to view what is showing on another channel. 3. Press the Day + and Day – buttons to see what is on this channel, 24 hours from now. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 8...
  • Page 9: Using The Browse Button

    Or, press the Browse/Arrow buttons (up/down) to view what is showing on another channel. 3. Press the Day + and Day – buttons to see what is on this channel, 24 hours from now. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 9...
  • Page 10: Using The Channel Guide

    5. To see programs you missed, press the Replay button to go back one page in the guide. If there was a program you missed, you could search for other instances of that program and schedule the DVR to record the program. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 10...
  • Page 11 7. To browse through the guide using a Favorites list, press the blue button. The list name will appear at the bottom of the screen. Keep pushing the blue button to scroll through the different Favorites lists. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 11...
  • Page 12 8. To Exit the Guide, either press the Guide button a third time or press the Exit button on the remote control. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 12...
  • Page 13: Search

    Simply use the Browse/Arrow (up and down) buttons to highlight the program and then press OK on the remote control. Follow the steps to schedule a recording. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 13...
  • Page 14: Perform A Partial Text Search Using The Search Button On Remote Control

    Simply use the Browse/Arrow (up and down) buttons to highlight the program and then press OK on the remote control. Follow the steps to schedule a recording. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 14...
  • Page 15: Record Programs

    3. If this is a series recording, make your recording selections. 4. A Red circle will briefly display in the top right of the screen indicating you are recording the program. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 15...
  • Page 16 Stop Recording, Keep and Protect – Saves the recording and protects it from automatic deletion. c. Stop Recording and Delete – Deletes the recording from memory. d. Continue Recording – Does not stop recording the program. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 16...
  • Page 17: Create A One-Time Recording From The Guide

    5. If you change your mind and decide against recording the program, press OK on the remote control and the Red circle will be removed indicating the program will not record. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 17...
  • Page 18: Record A 'Live' Event

    3. Arrow down to Schedule Recording and press OK on the remote control. *Note: Live programming options will only be available when the Guide Data flags the programming as “live” programming. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 18...
  • Page 19: Record A Series From The Guide

    Choose when to Start Recording. You can begin ‘on time’ when the program is scheduled to begin. Or you can use the Browse/Arrow (Left or Right) buttons to choose 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,10, or 15 minutes early. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 19...
  • Page 20 5. You will also be able to see the scheduled recording in the Future Recordings list as well as in the Series Rules list. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 20...
  • Page 21: Watch A Recorded Program

    4. If the program is one that you had previously viewed and stopped in the middle, you will be asked if you would like to Resume playback from where you left off or if you would like to Restart from the beginning. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 21...
  • Page 22 6. When you reach the end of the program, you will be asked if you would like to delete the recording. Choose either Yes or No. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 22...
  • Page 23: Playback Bar

    Any time you Pause or rewind a live program, the show continues to be broadcast in real time and saved in the buffer. To return to live programming, press the Live button. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 23...
  • Page 24: Delete A Recording

    3. Press the Red button to Delete the recording. Or, press the Green button to access the Actions menu and then choose Delete. You have the option to cancel the process. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 24...
  • Page 25: Using Bookmarks

    You could bookmark the beginning and end of commercials so that you could skip over those sections of the movie. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 25...
  • Page 26: Working With Multiple Streams

    2. You may change to view any of the listed programs by using the Browse/Arrow (Up and Down) keys on the remote control. For example, you can choose to view the program as it is being recorded on Channel 33. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 26...
  • Page 27 3. When you change to view the program that is recording, you can go back to the beginning of the program using the REW button. You have access to REW, Replay and FFW to the point of Live recording. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 27...
  • Page 28: Recording Conflicts

    Highlight the program you wish to stop recording and press the stop button on the DVR controls. Choose from the stop recording options. You may now choose the alternate program you wish to record from the guide and press record. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 28...
  • Page 29: Attempt To Watch A Locked Channel

    3. When a successful PIN is not entered a message displays alerting us that we cannot view the channel. This same result happens when selecting a locked channel from the Guide. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 29...
  • Page 30: Attempt To Watch A Program Beyond The Parental Rating Settings

    3. When a successful PIN is not entered a message displays alerting us that we cannot view the program. This same result happens when keying a channel number on the remote control. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 30...
  • Page 31: Using The List Button

    Sort the Current Recordings by pressing the Blue button on the remote control. By default, Current Recordings are displayed by date and time. If you press the Blue button, programs will be sorted by Name. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 31...
  • Page 32 Sort the Series Rules by pressing the Blue button on the remote control. By default, Series Rules are displayed by Priority. If you press the Blue button, programs will be sorted by Name. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 32...
  • Page 33: Current Recordings - Actions

    If you want to remove protection from the recording simply choose Protect again. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 33...
  • Page 34 9. To Close the Actions, either press the Green button or press the Exit button on the remote control. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 34...
  • Page 35: Future Recording - Actions

    4. To Edit the Item, press the OK button on the remote control. You can change the time that you Start Recording and Stop Recording. This allows you to begin and/or end recording to allow for time padding around the program. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 35...
  • Page 36 6. To move to the Series List (and leave the Future Recordings list) press the List button. 7. To Close the Actions, either press the Green button or press the Exit button on the remote control. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 36...
  • Page 37: Series Rules - Actions

    Rules are sorted by their Priority. You can change them to sort by Name. Press the Blue button again to change the sort back to Priority. 4. To Edit the Item, press OK. You can change several items about the Series Recording. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 37...
  • Page 38 OK button to move the priority around. 7. To Close the Actions, either press the Green button or press the Exit button on the remote control. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 38...
  • Page 39: Create A Favorites List

    OK button to mark it as part of this Favorites list. 4. To name the list, press the Yellow button on the remote control. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 39...
  • Page 40 6. To Save your favorites list, press the Blue button on the remote control and then press OK. 7. Press the Exit button on the remote control to leave the menu. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 40...
  • Page 41: Access A Favorites List For Surfing

    The list you have selected will show just above the channel number. 4. With the favorites list selected, you will browse channels only within that list. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 41...
  • Page 42: Understanding The My Tv Menu

    This is the same as when you would press the Guide button on the remote control two times. 3. If you Browse/Arrow to the right, highlight Edit Favorites and press OK, you can edit your favorites list. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 42...
  • Page 43 5. If you Browse/Arrow to the right, highlight Search and press OK, you can search for a program. This is the same as when you would press the Search button on the remote control. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 43...
  • Page 44 6. If you Browse/Arrow to the right, highlight Time Guide and press OK, you can view the time guide. This is the same as when you would press the Guide button on the remote control. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 44...
  • Page 45: Understanding The My Recordings Menu

    This is the same as if you would press the List button two times on the remote control. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 45...
  • Page 46 4. If you Browse/Arrow to the right, highlight Series and press OK, you can view the list of series rules. This is the same as if you would press the List button three times on the remote control. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 46...
  • Page 47: Understanding The My Phone Menu

    My Phone you have an option for Recent Calls. 3. To delete an entry on the Recent Calls list, highlight it and press the Red button on the remote control. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 47...
  • Page 48: Understanding The My Settings Menu

    Set the TV Type to either 16:9 or 4:3. Change your Connector settings to Coaxial, Composite, S-Video, Component or HDMI. View the setting for Conversion Mode and Output Resolution. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 48...
  • Page 49: General Guide Settings

    Specify how long to wait for Inactivity Timeout before the channel bar disappears. If you feel you have changed something by accident, you can always choose to set all items back to the original default settings. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 49...
  • Page 50: Parental Controls

    Browse/Arrow down and enter your New PIN, and then Browse/Arrow down to confirm the New PIN, and then Browse/Arrow down to save the settings. Until you change it, the default PIN is 0000. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 50...
  • Page 51: Edit Locked

    TV and Movie ratings. This will require that a PIN be entered in order to view programming beyond the rating you specify. To make changes to the Ratings, you will first need to enter your PIN. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 51...
  • Page 52: Phone Options

    To save your changes, Browse/Arrow down to Save and press OK on the remote control. 6. From the My Settings Menu, Browse/Arrow to the right and choose Recording to make changes to your settings for recorded programs. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 52...
  • Page 53: Recording Settings

    Choose from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 30, 45 seconds, one or two minutes or Never. Skip Display: Choose between displaying the playback bar or the fast forward/replay icons during recorded show playback. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 53...
  • Page 54: Changing The Number Of Rows And Columns In The Guide

    3. Here is a view of the guide with 3 rows and 3 columns. 4. Here is a view of the guide with 6 rows and 6 columns. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 54...
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  • Page 56: Caller Id And Message Waiting Indication On The Tv

    Caller ID device. Also, it is possible to have voice mail waiting indication show on your TV. Here is an example of Caller ID display on the TV: Here is an example of Message Waiting Indication on the TV: Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 56...
  • Page 57: Important Note

    However, if they do become out of synch and the TV is still on but the set top is turned off, you will see this message on the TV screen. Simply turn the power to the set top back on. Webster-Calhoun DTV | IPTV Middleware Version 2.0 | Rev. August 10, 2010 | Page 57...

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