Schedule/Manage Recordings ........................23 Playing Back a Program ..........................24 Email Messages from the Cable Company ....................25 Favorites ................................ 26 Document History: Version 1.0 Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
INTRODUCTION This user manual is for the VMX1-1 cable set-top box. This set-top box is equipped for you to customize your settings and place parental controls for programming that you prefer your children not view. This set-top box is SD/HD compliant, providing you with the ability to view all content from your cable provider.
C. 1 - Remote control D. 1 - Power adaptor 2 - Batteries for the remote control 1 - Composite cable G. 1 - HDMI cable Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
VMX1-1 HD MPEG 2/4 QAM Set-Top Box 1.3 Front Panel The VMX1-1 is designed for ease of use and offers a small foot print. The front panel features minimal buttons and graphics. Button Function ▲ Navigate UP ▼ Navigate DOWN...
HDMI cable to connect to TV Ethernet Ethernet cable for Internet access USB 2.0 for PVR capability IR Extender External IR receiver Power Connect to 12V power supply Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
VOL - Decrease the volume ▲ Channel up Channel down *Note: These buttons can be programmed as any other button. The functions listed are suggested. Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
INSTALLATION 2.1 Connecting the Set-Top Box When you receive the set-top box, it will include the small VMX1-1 unit, a power cable, composite cables, an HDMI cable, and the remote control with batteries. We recommend that you make sure you have all necessary cables before starting the installation process.
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Verify that reception is clear without visible artifacts. If the home channel is not received clearly, contact your cable operator for further instructions. Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
A. With the TV switched ON and the set-top box switched ON, press the “MENU” button on the remote control. This brings up the following menu: B. Go to the “Settings” option and press “OK.” This will take you into the settings menu. Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
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A. With the TV switched ON and the set-top box switched ON, press the “MENU” button on the remote control. B. Navigate to the “Help” option and press “OK.” Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
E. Repeat this process until all of the buttons are programmed. Press the “SET” button once more to save and exit the remote control programming. Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
A. Go into the menu. B. Select “Settings.” C. Navigate to the “Parental” menu. D. When prompted, enter the current password (default is 0000). Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
3.5 Locking Channels In order to set parental controls and lock specific channels, use the following steps: A. Go into the menu. B. Select “Settings.” Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
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G. A lock icon will appear next to each channel that you choose to be locked. H. Once you are finished selecting channels to lock, press the yellow button on the remote to return to the menu. Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
C. Navigate to the “Parental” menu. D. If prompted, enter your password for parental controls (default is 0000). E. Select “Select Locked Channels” and press “OK.” Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
Note: This will turn OFF the “Parental Control” in the “Parental” menu. In order to re-lock channels, go to the “Parental” menu and turn the setting to “ON.” Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
C. Scroll down to “Settings Lock” and switch it to ON. D. Once you leave the menu and re-enter “Settings,” you will be prompted to enter your password in order to make changes. Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
C. Scroll down to “Settings Lock” and switch it to “Off.” D. You will now be able to make changes to the set-top box’s settings without a password. Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
D. Toggle the setting to “Low Power” and exit the menu. Note: In Low Power Mode, the set-top box may take longer to power up and be ready for use. Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
E xi t t he m en u pro g r a m to re c o rd fu ture p rog r am ch an n el Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
In order to view/manage your scheduled recordings, follow these steps: A. From the menu, navigate to “Timers.” B. Here you will find any previously scheduled future recordings and reminders. Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
In order to play back an existing recording, follow these steps: A. From the menu, navigate to “Library.” B. Here you will find a list of previously recorded programs. Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
C. Here you will find a list of important messages from the cable company. D. Navigate to the desired message and press “OK” to view. Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
D. Create a name for your playlist using the number keypad on the remote or by selecting each of the letters on-screen and pressing “OK.” Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
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To delete a “Favorite Channels” list, follow these steps: A. From the “Settings” menu, select “Favorites.” B. Select the list you would like to delete and press “OK.” Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
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Note: This will restrict the set-top box to only showing channels on the selected list. In order to return to all channels, follow these steps: A. Press the “FAV” button on the remote control. B. Select “All Channels” and press “OK.” Specifications subject to change. Copyright ® 2015 by Pico Digital Inc. All rights reserved. REV. 090115...
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