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Summary of Contents for Solarus MediaShower
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Page 1: User Manual
Reference Guide User Manual MediaShower at a glance…... - Page 2 Instructional videos, which teach you how to use many of the features of MediaShower are available on channel 2, in our Video on Demand (VOD) library and on our website. You can access these videos in three ways: 1.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Mediashower Tv
MediaShower TV Remote Control To view your MediaShower TV service, complete the following steps: Press the STB button on your remote control Press the Power button on your remote control, this will power on your TV and DVR/Set-top box simultaneously... -
Page 5: Remote Control Functions
Remote Control Functions Use your remote to access programs, adjust volume, control your DVR/Set-top box and On Demand selections as well as scroll through and confirm actions within the on-screen menus. Mode buttons to control TV and additional devices Rewind/Fast-forward controls Record TV with the press of a button Pause your programming Stop recording or replay modes Skip forward in 30 second Skip back in 7-second increments increments Go to the Video On Demand menu Go directly to your list of recorded... -
Page 6: Get To Know Your Solarus Whole-Home Dvr/Set-Top Box
MediaShower TV Get to know your Solarus whole-home DVR/Set-top box Your Solarus whole-home DVR/Set-top box supports all of Solarus’s MediaShower TV services including Pay Per View, Video on Demand and HD. Your DVR and set-top box must be handled much in the same way as a computer to reduce potential for damage. • Position it in an open space to allow airflow around the DVR/Set-top box • Do not place the DVR/Set-top box in an enclosed entertainment unit or cabinet • D o not place the DVR/Set-top box on a soft surface such as a rug, sofa, bed or other similar surface • T he DVR/Set-top box should not be next to an external heat source that could raise the temperature of the unit • C onnection into a surge protector along with your other audio/video... - Page 7 Rear Panel Item Description Function To Wall (Video In) Coax input for home video network 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 Video output for VCR or TV with S-Video connections Video Out RCA output to connect to TV, VCR, DVD recorder or other device Audio Out L and R Left and Right RCA stereo audio output Optical S/PDIF audio output to a digital home theater receiver menu HDMI Input for high-definition TV or home theater receiver with HDMI connection...
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Page 8: The Menu
MediaShower TV The Menu Use the Solarus menu to watch Live TV, view Recorded TV, access Video On Demand, manage your Caller ID on TV, or manage your Solarus MediaShower settings. Access The Menu 1 . Press the Menu button on your remote control (The menu displays on the TV screen) 2 . Use the cursor (arrow) keys to select an option 3 . -
Page 9: Settings
Restart Use the Restart System function to automatically reboot System your DVR/Set-top box MediaShower Shortcuts: To quickly activate or deactivate your “Search” feature without going through the menu, press the yellow A button on your remote control . To quickly view your “Favorite” channels without going through the menu, press the blue B button on your remote control . -
Page 10: Standby/Sleep Mode
MediaShower TV Standby/Sleep Mode Your whole-home DVR/Set-top box will go into Standby or Sleep Mode in the following instances: • The Menu or Guide screen is left up for an extended period of time • A VOD program or DVR recording has reached the end and is waiting on a response • Y our DVR/Set-top box is turned off when you press the Power button on your remote control to turn off your TV • I f you reach your network capacity you will be given the option to discontinue one of the functions, if you choose to continue on the current box, the others will go into Standby/Sleep Mode. If no action is taken, the current box will go into Standby/Sleep Mode. • T o bring your DVR/Set-top box out of Standby/Sleep Mode press OK to begin watching TV. The Standby/Sleep Mode is identified by a blue screen with a message which states “Press OK to watch TV”. -
Page 11: Set Parental Controls
Set Parental Controls Solarus provides a Parental Control feature that enables you to limit the selections you or your family can watch. When a selection is blocked a lock image will appear on your screen with a message advising you to press OK to unlock the program. Even when the channel or program is locked by the Parental Locking feature, program titles and descriptions are still viewable through the program guide unless Adult Locking has been activated (for additional information see Adult Locking section on page 13). Creating Parental Controls Press Menu on your remote control... - Page 12 MediaShower TV How to Set Up or Change your PIN To set up your PIN follow the steps below: Press the Menu button on your remote control Scroll to Settings Scroll to the Parental Controls option and press OK on your...
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Page 13: Adult Content Locking
Adult Content Locking The Adult Locking feature is available to set on your account when your MediaShower TV service is installed. You have the option to lock, unlock and change the PIN used for this feature. This feature will lock the adult content, which includes any programming rated AO, TV-MA or NC-17. When one of these titles is scrolled over in the on-screen program guide or in the programming information bar at the bottom of the screen, you will see a message that states “Locked Adult Content”. This feature is enabled to avoid any adult content descriptions or titles from appearing. To lock or unlock this content or to change your PIN, follow the steps listed below. Press the Menu button on your remote control Scroll to Settings Scroll to the Parental Controls and press OK on your remote control Scroll to Adult Locking and press OK... -
Page 14: Guide
MediaShower Quick Tip: To view what’s on in future days (up to 14 days), press the FF button on your remote while you’re in the guide . - Page 15 Guide continued: To change your guide format preference follow the steps below: Press the Menu on your remote control Scroll to Settings and select the Television option Scroll to the Guide Style and press OK on your remote control Select the guide preference of your choice and press OK on your remote control Scroll to Save and press OK .
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Page 16: Picture In Picture (Pip) Preview Feature
24 hours prior to the current time. This feature, brought to you only with Solarus MediaShower, is available on channels indicated with a play logo. It is currently available on channels 7, 9, 11, 13, 341, 380 and 401. To access the Time... -
Page 17: Favorites
Live TV, then to Favorites and press OK on your remote control. Use your Favorites list to select programming to watch or record. MediaShower Shortcuts: To quickly view your “Favorite” channels without going through the menu, press the blue B button on your remote control . -
Page 18: Video On Demand (Vod)
A button on your remote control . Video On Demand Solarus On Demand provides access to thousands of hours of video titles, concerts, movies, free programs and special events. Ordering is simple and you can pause, fast-forward, rewind and stop the selection (just like using your DVD player). Select rentals are available for up to 72 hours. Rental window and price is... - Page 19 To verify a VOD purchase; press the On Demand button on your remote control. All available VOD titles will be listed on the Current rentals tab. Additional VOD Information Some movie titles will have a preview option; this option is available after selecting a title from the VOD menu.
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Page 20: Pay-Per-View (Ppv)
MediaShower TV Pay-Per-View (PPV) Pay-Per-View provides access to special events, such as concerts, sporting events and more. PPV channels are 142-148 and 275-280. Order PPV Press Guide on your remote control (The list of programs displays) Use one of the following methods to select a PPV: a . Press the cursor keys to scroll up/down one channel at a time b . -
Page 21: Solarus Caller Id
Solarus Caller ID on TV With Solarus’s Caller ID on TV you take control of your incoming calls. Caller ID on TV lets you decide whether an incoming call will be an interruption. When a call comes in to your home phone a banner will appear at the top of your TV screen with the caller’s name (when available) and phone number. You can... - Page 22 Manage Your Caller ID on TV feature To manage your Caller ID on TV feature you will use the Applications tab in the main menu on your Solarus MediaShower TV service. The menu options in this tab will enable you to view your Caller ID history.
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Page 23: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I view and record HD programming with my DVR/Set-top box? Yes. Your DVR/Set-top box supports both SD and HD formats. A subscription to Solarus HD service is required to view and record HD programming. As a bonus, Solarus MediaShower broadcasts the local channels in HD for free! Do I need to have my DVR/Set-top box connected to a telephone line? No. Your DVR/Set-top box updates through the Network connection. -
Page 24: Questions About Recording And Replaying Programs
Frequently Asked Questions 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 25: Questions About Managing Your Recordings
Questions about Recording and Replaying Programs A recording may start a minute or more after the program has begun. Why is this? Your DVR is synced with the TV listing and if a network starts a program earlier than on the program guide the DVR will miss that time unless you program your DVR to record earlier. Only a part of my program was recorded. Why? If the beginning of the program did not record, you may have scheduled to record after the program had begun. - Page 26 8-digit number. The default Password is 1234. From an Internet enabled tablet or cell phone: You will need to download the MediaShower app to your phone. Search for Mediaroom – RDVR by Tech Mahindra Ltd in your phone’s app store. You will need your Account ID and Password to access the feature. Your Account ID can be found on your TV by choosing the “Menu,” then “Applications,” then “Manage...
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Page 27: Contact Us
Contact Us Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 5:30pm Saturday: 8:00am - Noon Address: 440 East Grand Avenue Post Office Box 8045 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-8045 Telephone: 715.421.8111 or 800.421.9282 Fax: 715.421.6081 Website: solarus.net Email: support@solarus.net Support Helpline: 24 x 7 x 365: 715.421.6085 or 888.676.8638... - Page 28 440 East Grand Avenue Post Office Box 8045 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-8045 solarus.net Account #__________________________ WEP Key __________________________ TV Code __________________________...
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Not critical question. Is there a way to sync up multiple tv’s that are playing the same channel to prevent an echo audio effect? Each cable box play at different rates. Would be nice to have all cable boxes sync to each other stream wise.