1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Middleware Manuals
  4. TV Accessories
  5. Remote Control & DVR
  6. User manual

Middleware Remote Control & DVR User Manual

Iptv remote control & dvr
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
IPTV Middleware
Remote Control & DVR
User Guide
Version 3.0
The information presented in this document is written for the default
settings of the system. The IPTV Middleware Remote Control & DVR
User Guide may be reformatted to fit your company needs. All screen
captures used in this guide are available as individual .png images.
This guide is a working document. The information and screen
captures represented in this document may change frequently and
without notice.
IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Remote Control & DVR and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Middleware Remote Control & DVR

  • Page 1 Version 3.0 The information presented in this document is written for the default settings of the system. The IPTV Middleware Remote Control & DVR User Guide may be reformatted to fit your company needs. All screen captures used in this guide are available as individual .png images.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using Bookmarks ........................31 Working with Multiple Streams ....................32 Recording Conflicts .......................33 Attempt to Watch a Locked Channel ..................34 Attempt to Watch a Program Outside the Parental Rating Settings ........35 Using the LIST Button ......................36 IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 2...
  • Page 3 Options ..........................58 Phone Settings ........................59 Recording Settings ......................60 Weather Settings .......................61 Changing the Number of Rows and Columns in the Guide ............62 Caller ID and Message Waiting Indication on the TV .............64 Important Note ........................65 IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 3...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    It removes the previous program you were watching from the temporary storage. This user guide will walk you through the many features of this extraordinary TV service. But as always, if you have questions or problems, just give us a call. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 4...

  • Page 5: The Remote

    The Remote IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 5...

  • Page 6: Playback Controls

    Rewind Rewind through parts of a recording. Press multiple times to rewind faster. Guide Access the program Guide. Press a second time for alternate view. Arrows/Browse/Search/OK Press to navigate through the guides, menu options or to make selections. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 6...

  • Page 7: What's On Tv

    33 FOOD. The tower symbol next to channel 33 indicates what is on live television. Channels 33 and 35 are currently recording as indicated by the red circle symbol. If the Weather Application is available, the Now Playing window will also provide the current temperature. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 7...

  • Page 8: Using The Info Button

    Up/Down arrow buttons 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. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 8...

  • Page 9: Using The Browse Button

    2. Press the Right/Left arrow buttons to view what is showing later on the current channel. Or, press the Up/Down arrow buttons 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. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 9...

  • Page 10: Using The Channel Guide

    6. To see programs you missed, press the Skip Back button to go back one page in the guide. If there was a program you missed, you could search for other programs of the same name and schedule the DVR to record the program. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 10...
  • Page 11 7. While in the Guide, if you press the GUIDE button a second time, you can view the Guide in Channel Guide view where similar information is displayed in a different format. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 11...
  • Page 12 Keep pushing the Blue button to scroll through the different Favorites lists. 9. To exit the guide, either press the GUIDE button a third time or press the EXIT button on the remote control. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 12...

  • Page 13: Pay Per View

    5. Select Purchase. 6. A Confirm Purchase window will appear showing the Pay Per View event purchase information. The event will have a reminder automatically added once the purchase is confirmed. Select Confirm Purchase. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 13...
  • Page 14 IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 14...

  • Page 15: Search

    3. If there is a program in the search results you would like to record, you may schedule a recording from the list of search results. Use the Up/Down arrow buttons to highlight the program and press Record or OK on the remote control. Follow the steps to schedule a recording. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 15...

  • Page 16: Perform A Partial Text Search Using The Search Button On Remote Control

    5. You may also continue to search for more programs by the same name. In this example, selecting “A Dog of Flanders” and pushing the Yellow button will search for all scheduled airings of “A Dog of Flanders.” IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 16...

  • Page 17: Search History

    4. To use a previous search, select the search and press the Yellow button on your remote control. 5. To sort recent searches, select the Blue button on your remote control. Searches will be sorted by saved searches in alphabetical order and then unsaved searches in alphabetical order. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 17...

  • Page 18: Record Programs

    More information on setting reminders can be found later in this guide. 5. A Red circle will briefly display in the top right of the screen indicating you are recording the program. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 18...
  • Page 19 Stop Recording, Keep and Protect – Saves the recording and protects it from automatic deletion.  Stop Recording and Delete – Deletes the recording from memory.  Continue Recording – Does not stop recording the program. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 19...

  • Page 20: Create A One-Time Recording From The Guide

    7. If you change your mind and decide against recording the program, with the program highlighted on the guide, press the Stop button on the remote control and the Red circle will be removed indicating the program will not record. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 20...

  • Page 21: Record A 'Live' Event

    Stop Recording option. Choose a 15 minute, 30 minute, or 60 minute extension time. 3. Arrow down to Extend 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. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 21...

  • Page 22: Record A Series From The Guide

    To cancel your changes, press the EXIT button or highlight Cancel and press OK on the remote control. 4. A Red circle with an ‘S’ will display in the guide indicating the program is part of a series recording. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 22...
  • Page 23 5. You will also be able to see the scheduled recording in the Future Recordings list as well as in the Series Rules list. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 23...

  • Page 24: Watch A Recorded Program

    5. As you play back a program, you have the ability to Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause, Replay, Jump Forward, Jump Backward or Stop the playback. 6. When you reach the end of the program, you will be asked if you would like to delete the recording. Select either Yes or No. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 24...

  • Page 25: Reminders

    Arrow down to highlight Create Reminder and press the OK button on the remote. 4. A reminder icon will appear next to the program on the guide to indicate a reminder has been set for that program. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 25...
  • Page 26 5. A reminder pop-up will appear at the top of your TV screen at the time you designated. Press the OK button to begin watching the program at any time or wait for it to change channels automatically if you set the auto tune feature. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 26...

  • Page 27: Folders

    4. To move a program to a different folder, find the recorded program by pressing the LIST button. With the program selected, press the Green button to reveal List Action options and choose Move to Folder and select the desired folder. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 27...

  • Page 28: Status Bar

    Fast Forward is slowed as far as it goes, you will return to normal mode and then to Rewind mode. Press Play to resume normal play directly. For programs you are watching live, Fast Forward mode will be activated if you have paused or rewound the program. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 28...

  • Page 29: Skip Back

    Return to Live TV 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. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 29...

  • Page 30: Delete A Recording

    3. Press the Red button to Delete the recording or group of recordings. Or, press the Green button to access the Actions menu and then choose Delete. You have the option to cancel the process. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 30...

  • Page 31: Using Bookmarks

    Bookmarks would be helpful would be in the case of a television movie that you keep and watch over and over. You could bookmark the end of commercials so that you could skip over those sections of the movie. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 31...

  • Page 32: Working With Multiple Streams

    You can go back to the beginning of the program using the Rewind button or jump with the down arrow. You have access to Rewind, Skip Back, Skip Forward, and Fast Forward to move within the recording. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 32...

  • Page 33: 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 the Record or OK button. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 33...

  • Page 34: Attempt To Watch A Locked Channel

    3. Pressing Exit will bring up a screen indicating an invalid PIN was entered. Press the GUIDE button to browse for another program to watch. This same result happens when selecting a locked channel from the Guide. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 34...

  • Page 35: Attempt To Watch A Program Outside The Parental Rating Settings

    3. Pressing Exit will bring up a screen indicating an invalid PIN was entered. Press the GUIDE button to browse for another program to watch. This same result will occur when keying in a channel number on the remote control. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 35...

  • Page 36: Using The List Button

    Current Recordings are displayed by date and time. If you press the Blue button, programs will be sorted by Name.  Press the Skip Forward button to view recordings by title rather than group. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 36...

  • Page 37: Current Recording Actions

    8. To Close the Actions, either press the Green button or press the EXIT button on the remote control. 9. To Delete the Recording, press the Red button on the remote control. Select Yes or No to delete and then press the OK button. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 37...

  • Page 38: Future Recordings

    Current Recordings are displayed by date and time. If you press the Blue button, programs will be sorted by Name.  Press the Skip Forward button to view recordings by title rather than group. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 38...

  • Page 39: Future Recording Actions

    6. To Close the Actions, either press the Green button or press the EXIT button on the remote control. 7. To Delete the Recording, press the Red button on the remote control. Select Yes or No to delete and then press the OK button. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 39...

  • Page 40: Series Recording Rules

    4. 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. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 40...

  • Page 41: Series Rules Actions

    DVR will record based on highest priority. To change Priority, simply highlight the Action to Increase or Decrease Priority and then press the OK button to adjust priority. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 41...

  • Page 42: Create A Favorites List

    1. Press the MENU button to access the Main Menu. Highlight My TV. Use the arrow buttons to highlight Edit Favorites and then press the OK button. 2. If you are not already in a ‘New List’ by default, arrow right to access a New List. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 42...
  • Page 43 6. To Save your favorites list, press the Blue button on the remote control and then press the OK button. 7. To Discard a favorites list, press the Red button on the remote control. 8. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to leave the menu. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 43...

  • Page 44: Favorite List Actions

    If you click OK again those 10 previously selected channels will be back in the list while the rest of the subscribed channels will be removed. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 44...

  • Page 45: Access A Favorites List For Surfing

    3. Arrow down to highlight the Favorites list you want to use and then press the OK button on the remote control. 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. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 45...

  • Page 46: My Tv Menu

    This is the same as when you would press the GUIDE button on the remote control two times. 3. If you arrow to the right, highlight Edit Favorites and press the OK button, you can edit your favorites list. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 46...
  • Page 47 5. If you arrow to the right, highlight Search and press the OK button, you can search for a program. This is the same as when you would press the Search button on the remote control. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 47...
  • Page 48 6. If you arrow to the right, highlight Time Guide and press the OK button, you can view the time guide. This is the same as when you would press the GUIDE button on the remote control. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 48...

  • Page 49: My Recordings Menu

    3. If you arrow to the right, highlight Future and press the OK button, you can view the list of programs that you have scheduled to be recorded. This is the same as if you would press the LIST button two times on the remote control. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 49...
  • Page 50 4. If you arrow to the right, highlight Series and press the OK button, 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. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 50...

  • Page 51: My Phone Menu

    2. You can also access the Recent Calls list by pressing the Green button on the remote control. 3. To delete an entry on the Recent Calls list, highlight it and press the Red button on the remote control. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 51...

  • Page 52: My Apps

    OK button. 2. A window will appear on the screen with the most current weather data for the selected area. To receive weather information from a different location, select a new location within My Settings. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 52...

  • Page 53: My Settings Menu

    6. Select the Output Resolution for the television If you feel you have changed something by accident, select Exit and press the OK button or just press the EXIT button on the remote to retain the original settings. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 53...

  • Page 54: Guide Settings

    1. Specify how long to wait for Inactivity Timeout before the Browser Bar disappears. 2. If you feel you have changed something by accident, you can always choose to set all items back to the original default settings. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 54...

  • Page 55: Parental Controls

    Enter the Old PIN, arrow down and enter your New PIN, and then arrow down to confirm the New PIN. Select OK to save your new PIN. Until you change it, the default PIN is 0000. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 55...

  • Page 56: Edit Locked

    Ratings category allows you to set access to programming based on TV and Movie ratings. This will require that a PIN be entered in order to view programming at or beyond the rating you specify. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 56...

  • Page 57: Time Restrictions

    To cancel an existing override, select OK within the Cancel Override prompt. Once the override has been cancelled, the parental PIN will need to be used for all Locked and Rated channels. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 57...

  • Page 58: Options

    1. Once the Ratings PIN has been entered, you may choose to have Locked Channels and/or Show Restricted Titles visible. Selecting a “No” value for either setting will cause these programs to not appear in the Guide. Select OK within the prompt and press the OK button. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 58...

  • Page 59: Phone Settings

    6, 9, 12, 18 or 21 seconds. 3. To save your changes, arrow down to Save and press the OK button. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 59...

  • Page 60: Recording Settings

    Group Titles is set to Yes, programs will be grouped together even if Show Folders is set to No. When viewing your Recording Lists the Skip Forward button will toggle between folders and individual recordings. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 60...

  • Page 61: Weather Settings

    This information will be visible in multiple locations throughout your menus and guides. 1. Select the MENU button. Select My Settings and Weather. 2. The Weather Options window will appear. Select the desired location for which you would like to receive weather information/statistics. Select Save. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 61...

  • Page 62: Changing The Number Of Rows And Columns In The Guide

    2. The settings are changed by accessing Main Menu | My Settings | Guide. Arrow down to change the Number of Rows and the Number of Columns. 3. Here is a view of the guide with three rows and three columns. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 62...
  • Page 63 4. Here is a view of the guide with six rows and six columns. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 63...

  • Page 64: Caller Id And Message Waiting Indication On The Tv

    To delete numbers from your recent calls list use the arrow button to highlight the number you want to delete and press the Red button on your remote. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 64...

  • Page 65: 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 press the OK button on your remote to turn the power to the set top back on. IPTV Middleware Version 3.0 Page 65...

Table of Contents