Entone Digital TV User Manual

Valley telecom group digital tv
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Remote Control Layout Remote Control Basics * Turn Your Set Top Box or TV On or Off * Change Channels * Adjust Volume * System Buttons How To Use This Book * Layout * Color-codes and Icons * Channel Name and Number * Current Time * Favorite List Currently in Use...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Guide Layout Guide * Introducing Guide * Go to Guide * Parts of Guide * Getting Around Guide * HDTV Programming * Introducing Scheduled Events * Set a Reminder, Auto Tune or Recording 20-21 * Set a Multi-Reminder, Multi-Auto Tune Or Multi-Recording 22-23 * Cancel Auto Tune, Reminder or Recording...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents * Review Recording Events * Go To Recording Events * Cancel A Recording Event * Schedule A Recording Event * Go To Schedule Event * Schedule A Recording, Reminder or Auto Tune Event * Your Recording History * Go To Record History * Review Record History * Go To Delete History...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents * Go To Parental Controls * Enable/Disable Parental Controls * Disable Parental Controls * Enable Parental Controls * Introducing Settings * Go To Settings * Working with Preferences 38-42 Settings * Working with Settings/Users 42-43 * Add a User Account 43-45 * Edit a User Account 45-46...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Search Set Top Box Connections 54-55 * Entone Set Top Box * Amulet Set Top Box * Amino 56-57 Ratings * MPAA Rating System * TV Parental Guidelines Ratings System * Program Ratings * Content Ratings Troubleshooting * Searching For Your Code * Power Cycling Your Set Top Box * Seeing A Black Or Blue Screen, Or Snow?
  • Page 7: Remote Control Layout

    Remote Control Layout Setup Input Power Switches between video inputs on TV Selects to Puts remote in control TV STB mode. LANG Selects AUX Device Closed caption on or off Menu Displays Info on-screen menu Displays selected Channel program info. Navigation Guide Record...
  • Page 8 Remote Control Layout Power Audio Auxiliary Set top Box Puts remote in Set top box Previous mode Fast-forward Rewind Record Stop Starts recording Guide & brings up DVR Displays program Exit Exits menu item Menu Displays Info on-screen menu Displays program info Arrow Keys Volume Control...
  • Page 9: Remote Control Basics

    Remote Control Basics Turn Your Set Top Box or TV On or Off The device selection buttons tell your remote whether you want to control your set top box or your television. To Turn your set top box on or off, press the button.
  • Page 10: System Buttons

    Remote Control Basics System Buttons There are a number of buttons on your remote that display different features of your service. Menu displays the MenuBar. The MenuBar provides quick access to every feature supported by your service. For more information about the MenuBar, see page 16. Info For more information on the InfoBar, see page 13.
  • Page 11: How To Use This Book

    How To Use This Book Layout Instructions are paired with screen shots to illustrate the process and provide confirmation of what you should see on your TV. On-screen text, such as screen titles, messages and options are shown in Deep Blue Bold Type. Buttons on the remote control are represented by a graphic of that button, Red Bold Type when a graphic cannot be show.
  • Page 12: Channel Name And Number

    InfoBar Layout Channel Name and Number The name and number of the channel currently listed in the InfoBar. Current Time Favorite List Currently In Use Program Name Program Start Time, End Time and Rating Includes original release date in Detailed View. Program Synopsis Additional Program Details This area will indicate details such as if this...
  • Page 13: The Infobar

    - The InfoBar Access & Use Introducing The InfoBar The InfoBar is a quick way of finding information about the show you are watching, as well as what comes on later and what is on other channels. Go To The InfoBar There are 3 ways to make the basic InfoBar appear.
  • Page 14 The InfoBar - Access & Use Press the up or down direction buttons to scroll the InfoBar through what is showing on other channels without actually changing channels. If you find something you would rather watch on another channel, press to tune to that channel.
  • Page 15: Exit The Infobar

    - The InfoBar Actions Press to display options to set a reminder, auto tune or recording (if your set top box supports PVR/ DVR). For more information on setting reminders, auto tunes and recordings, see page 31. Exit The InfoBar The InfoBar will go away on its own after a few seconds of inactivity, or Press EXIT...
  • Page 16: Introducing The Menubar

    For information on PVR/DVR, see page 25. Rentals provides access to the vast library of Video Rentals on Demand (VOD) Provided by Valley TeleCom. Vault/My Library provides quick access to Vault/My Library Reminders you have scheduled, Messages from your service provider, and the Caller ID history.
  • Page 17 The Menu Bar Parental Controls allows you to temporarily disable Parental Controls or enable all parental controls. This only appears once Parental Controls have been set. For information on Parental Controls, see page 36. Note: Parental Controls will not appear until you have created parental control settings.
  • Page 18: Guide Layout

    Guide Layout Picture-in-Picture Allows you to watch TV while you are in Guide. Info Area Provides information about the currently highlighted program, including start and end time, rating and a description. Below that is the current time and icons indicating closed captioned, Dolby Digital audio, or other particulars as applicable.
  • Page 19: Introducing Guide

    - Guide Usage Introducing Guide later. You can set reminders or recordings for upcoming programs in Guide. Go To Guide There are two ways to go to Guide. Press Guide, or Press Menu, highlight Guide, and press OK. Parts of Guide Getting Around Guide Press the direction buttons to move the highlight.
  • Page 20: Set A Reminder, Auto Tune Or Recording

    Guide - Reminders, Auto-Tune, Record A reminder tells the system you want it to let you know a program is about to come on. An Auto Tune will automatically change to the correct channel when the program is about to start. A recording will automatically record the program using PVR/DVR.
  • Page 21 Guide Reminders, Auto-Tune, Record - Step 4a: Your Reminder A few minutes before your program comes on, a box will appear on your screen telling you that you have a reminder. Press INFO to display the reminder. Highlight the button showing the program name and press to tune to that program, or highlight Cancel...
  • Page 22: Set A Multi-Reminder, Multi-Auto Tune Or Multi-Recording

    Guide - Multi-Reminder, Mulit-Auto Tune Set a Multi-Reminder, Multi-Auto Tune or Multi-Recording and want to be reminded each time it comes on, create a multi-reminder. Step 1: Pick a Program miss. Highlight the program listing and press OK. Step 2: Set the Recording Set Reminder press OK.
  • Page 23: Cancel Auto Tune, Reminder Or Recording

    Guide Event Settings - Step 3: Set the Event Highlight the box next to Type: and press The highlight will become up and down arrows. Press the up and down direction buttons until you see the event type you want (Recording, Autotune, Reminder), then press OK. NOTE: The Set Recording option will not be available unless you subscribe to PVR/DVR and your set top box supports PVR/DVR service.
  • Page 24: Guide And Favorite Lists

    Guide - Event Settings Step 2: Cancel the Scheduled Event Depending on the type of even you are cancelling, your option will be Cancel Auto Tune Cancel Reminder Highlight that option Cancel Recording and press NOTE: Only the cancel option for the type of event you are cancelling will appear.
  • Page 25: Pvr/Dvr

    PVR/DVR Recording - favorites list. Pressing Guide once you have cycled through all Favorites lists will exit Guide. Introducing PVR/DVR PVR, or Personal Video Recording, allows you to record programs digitally without the need for tapes or discs, as well as pause live TV. Also known as Digital Video Recorder.
  • Page 26: Pause Live Tv (Plt)

    PVR/DVR - Live Use Pause Live TV (PLT) PVR/DVR also allows you to pause live TV (PLT), meaning a program that you are already watching. This can allow you to walk away from your TV and then return without missing anything. Additionally, you can fast forward from the point where you paused to the point where you catch up with live TV, or rewind to the time when you changed to the current channel (this is also limited to within the last 4 hours).
  • Page 27: Dvr Playback Controller

    PVR/DVR Live Use & DVR Menu - PVR Playback Controller Any time you press one of the Playback Control buttons while watching a recorded program, the PVR playback controller is displayed. The box to the left indicates the playback function in use. The bar in the middle gives a visual representation of where you are in the recording.
  • Page 28: Watch Dvr-Recorded Program

    PVR/DVR - Menu & Recordings Go To PVR Recordings Highlight Record Programs press A list of your recorded programs will appear to the right. Recordings are listed from newest at the top to oldest at the bottom. The program name, and the date the recording is made are listed.
  • Page 29: Lock Or Unlock A Recording

    PVR/DVR Lock & Unlock - While watching your recording, you can use any of the PVR/DVR control buttons on your remote just as you would if watching a videotape or PVD. Step 4: Return to Live TV When the recording ends, you will be returned to live TV. If you want to return to the PVR/DVR Menu before your recording has ended, press Stop.
  • Page 30: Deleting A Recording

    PVR/DVR - Deleting Deleting A Recording Highlight the recording you want to delete and press OK. Step 1: Pick A Recording Delete Recording press OK. Highlight and Step 3: Confirm Delete Highlight and press to confirm, or if you changed your mind. Step 4: Recording Deleted Once you confirm the deletion, the entry for that recording is removed from the list.
  • Page 31: Cancel A Recording Event

    PVR/DVR Canceling or Scheduling - Cancel A Recording Event Step 1: Pick A Recording Event Highlight the recording event you want to cancel and press OK. Step 2: Cancel The Recording Event Highlight and press OK. Cancel Recording Step 3: Recording Canceled Once you have deleted the recording event, the entry for that recording event is removed from the list, you will then be prompted to confirm.
  • Page 32: Your Recording History

    PVR/DVR - History Your Recording History Record History is a log of all events related to your recordings, including recording started, recording completed and deleted recording events. Go To Record History Highlight Record History and press OK. Review Record History Press up and down on the...
  • Page 33: Vault

    Vault/My Library Library & Reminders - Introducing Vault/My Library Vault/My Library stores all your purchased programming, a list of your scheduled reminders and auto-tune events and messages from your service provider as part of your personal library. Vault/My Library Menu Video lists all your rented movies from Video On Video...
  • Page 34: Cancel A Reminder Or Auto Tone

    Vault/My Library - Reminders & Messages Cancel A Reminder or Auto Tune Step 1: Pick The Program Highlight the reminder or auto tune you want to cancel and press OK. Step 2: Cancel the Auto Tune or Reminder Highlight Cancel Auto Tune Cancel Reminder depending on the type of even...
  • Page 35: Read A Message

    Vault/My Library Messages - Read A Message Step 1: Pick The Message Highlight the message listing you want to read. The full message will be displayed in the Info Area in the upper right-hand corner of your screen.
  • Page 36: Parental Controls

    Parental Controls Enable or Disable Introducing Parental Controls Parental Controls lets you turn on and off all parental controls for your service. This allows you to let the kids watch TV without you constantly worrying that they may see something you feel is inappropriate, but still allow the adults to watch their programs without repeatedly entering a password.
  • Page 37: Disable Parental Controls

    Parental Controls Enable or Disable Disable Parental Controls Press OK. Use the Number Pad to enter your parental controls password. Then highlight OK and press OK. When you disable parental controls, they will remain that way until you turn them back on, or the Parental Controls timeout is reached.
  • Page 38: Introducing Settings

    Settings - Preferences Introducing Settings Settings gives you control over your video service. You can choose to share rentals, change how alerts appear on your screen, create parental controls, and block channels, and change the appearance of your screens using Themes.
  • Page 39 Settings Preferences - Require Login Require Login determines if a user name and password must be entered before being able to use your TV service. To turn Require Login on or off, highlight the check box and press Enable Caller ID Enable Caller ID turns on or off screen alerts for incoming Caller ID.
  • Page 40 Settings Channel Blocking Channel Blocking Edit Channel Blocking Edit displays a list of all channels available. You can then block or unlock any channel. To block channels, highlight the Channel Blocking Edit button and press OK. The Channel Blocking list will appear.
  • Page 41 Settings Parental Controls Parental Control Edit Parental Control Edit allows you to set overall parental controls that affect all users. To edit parental controls for all users, highlight the Parental Control Edit button and press OK. Movie Rating Movie Rating determines the highest rating for movies that will not be blocked.
  • Page 42: Settings

    Settings - User Settings Content Rating Content Rating determines the type of content that will be blocked: S- Sexual, L-Language, FV Fantasy Violence, V-Violence, and D-Dialogue. To block a particular type of content, highlight the check box to the right of that content item and press OK.
  • Page 43: Add A User Account

    Settings User Settings - you can watch TV. Note: The master account is the first account listed and is shown in yellow rather than white. You cannot delete the master account and cannot change the login name for the master account. Add A User Account To create a new user account, highlight the...
  • Page 44 Settings - User Settings Highlight New Password and use the keypad on your remote to re-enter the password. Highlight Confirm Password and use the keypad on your remote to re-enter the password. Highlight Allowance $ to enter a limit to the amount of pay per view that can be purchased per month for the new account and press An on-screen keyboard appears.
  • Page 45: Edit A User Account

    Settings User Settings - Highlight the Enable Caller ID check box and press to enable or disable Caller ID alerts to appear on screen for this user account. Once you have entered the settings for the new account, highlight Submit and press OK.
  • Page 46 Settings - User Settings Highlight New Password enter the password for the new account. Use the keypad on your remote to enter the password. Highlight Confirm Password re-enter the password for the new account. Use the keypad on your remote to enter new password. Highlight Allowance $ to change the...
  • Page 47: Edit Master User Account

    Settings User Settings - Edit Master User Account The Edit User screen for the Master Account is somewhat different. You can only change the password and PIN. You must also enter the old password and PIN in the Password boxes. Note: The master account is the first account listed on the Users...
  • Page 48: Save Your Personal Control Settings

    Settings - User Settings Use the arrow buttons to display TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA, then press Content Rating Content Rating determines the type of content that will be blocked. S-Sexual, L-Language, FV-Fantasy Violence, V-Violence, and D-Dialogue. To block a particular type of content, highlight the check box to the right of that content item and press OK.
  • Page 49: Introducing Favorites

    Favorites Choose, Create & Edit - Introducing Favorites Favorites allows you to create, edit, choose or delete a list of your favorite channels. You can have multiple favorites lists depending on how you want to use them. Go To Favorites Press Menu and highlight Favorites, then press OK.
  • Page 50: Delete A Favorites List

    Favorites - Edit to clear out the default name. Now highlight each letter you want in the new name and press OK. Once you have entered the name you want for this favorites list, highlight Done and press OK. Step 3: Choose Your Favorite Channels Highlight a channel you want to add to or remove from your favorites list and press OK.
  • Page 51: From Other Screens

    Favorites Edit - Step 2: Pick An Action Highlight (if this channel is not on any favorites list), Remove (if this channel is on every favorite list), or Add/Remove (if channel is on some of favorite lists and not on others) and press OK. Step 3: Select An Action Highlight to add the channel,...
  • Page 52: Introducing Search

    Search - Find Program Introducing Search Search allows you to enter the name or partial name of a program or video you are looking for and have your service find any program matching the text you enter. Go To Search Press Menu and highlight Search, then press...
  • Page 53 Search Find Program - Note: It is best to enter as little as possible when searching. Usually the first 3 or 4 letters in the name will be enough to find what you want. Step 2: Length Of Search Highlight Extended to search a scheduled program within the next 5 days.
  • Page 54: Set Top Box Connections

    Set Top Box Connections Entone Hydra Set Top Box SATA eSATA port is for connecting to external SATA hard drive for DVR and PLTV Digital Audio - S/PDIF digital coaxial RCA audio output for decoder 1 S-Video - S-Video output for decoder 1 Optical Audio - S/PDIF digital optical audio TOSLINK output for decoder HDMI...
  • Page 55: Amulet Set Top Box

    Set Top Box Connections Entone Amulet Set Top Box Digital Audio - S/PDIF digital coaxial RCA audio output S-Video - S-Video output Audio Left/Right - Composite audio output Video - Composite video output Y Pb Pr - Component video output Optical Audio - S/PDIF digital optical audio TOSLINK output HDMI...
  • Page 56: Amino

    Set Top Box Connections Amino 130 Set Top Box Power Port to turn on your STB Ethernet - Hookup for the network USB Port Optical Audio - HDMI output for HD & Digital Audio Digital Audio Port AV Out Coax Output - Connects STB to TV If you have any questions about your set top box please call, 877-882-6386...
  • Page 57: Amino

    Set Top Box Connections Amino 530 Set Top Box USB Ports Ethernet Hookup for the network HDMI - HDMI output for HD & Digital Audio Out- S/PDIF digital optical audio TOSLINK output for decoder 1 Video - Composite video output Optical Port Audio Right/Left - Composite for right and left audio...
  • Page 58: Mpaa Rating System

    Movie Ratings MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) Rating System G-General Audience This is a film which contains nothing which would, in the view of the MPAA Rating Board, be offensive to parents whose younger children view the film. PG-Parental Guidance Suggested The theme of a PG-rated film may itself call for parental guidance.
  • Page 59: Tv Parental Guidelines Ratings System

    TV Ratings TV Parental Guidelines Ratings System The TV Parental Guidelines ratings provides program ratings, and content ratings to Program Ratings TV-Y-All Children This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. TV-Y7-Directed to Older Children This program is designed for children 7 and above. It may include mild fantasy violence or comedic violence.
  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 877-882-6386 Searching For Your Code 1. If your home entertainment device does not respond to the remote control after trying all codes listed for your brand, or if your brand is not listed at all, try searching for your code. 2.
  • Page 61: Power Cycling Your Set Top Box

    3. The Set Top box will cycle through the entire start-up process and may take up to 10 minutes. 4. When the Set Top box has completed, your TV will show Minerva Loading and will come up with Channel 1, the Valley Community Channel.
  • Page 62: Seeing A Black Or Blue Screen, Or Snow

    Troubleshooting 877-882-6386 Seeing a Black or Blue Screen, or Snow? This means your VTV was not activated only your TV set has been turned on. In order to remedy this situation, use the steps below: 1. Press the TV button. 2.
  • Page 63 Notes...
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