Full Optus Guide Metv
Full Optus Guide Metv
Full Optus Guide Metv
USER GUIDE
Contents
Optus TV Set Top Box Remote Control Installation and Maintenance Tips Connecting the Set Top Box Watching Optus TV Electronic Program Guide (EPG) TV Shows Download Manager On Demand Movies Movie Box Apps Settings My Plan Universal Remote Control 4 5 6 7 11 15 18 19 23 24 25 26 28 29
Troubleshooting 30 Specifications 31
Remote/Record Remote/Record
Back Panel
Audio Left Left Audio Output Output Power Power Power Power Switch Input Input Switch Tuner Tuner Input Input Tuner Tuner Output Output Composite Composite Video Video Output Output Component Component Component Component HDMI Video Y Y Video Pr Pr HDMI Video Video Output Output Output Output Output Output Ethernet Ethernet Cable Cable Connection Connection
Audio SPDIF Audio SPDIF (Coaxial) Jack Output Output (Coaxial) Jack Jack Output Output (Optical) Jack (Optical)
Remote Control
The remote control brings Optus TV to life every time you use it. It has all the functions you need for quick and easy viewing. To make your remote control work, remove the battery cover, insert the two batteries supplied, replace the cover. For instructions on using the remote control to control your television or other devices, please refer to the Universal Remote section of this guide (see page 29).
Electronic Program Guide Standby Mute Dedicated TV/AV Key Personal Video Recorder Back
Exit
Information Bar Channels Up/Down Directional Arrow Keys Record Fast Forward Pause/Play Text Subtitle On/Off Clear Function Keys
Number Keypad
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Analogue Composite Video and Analogue Stereo Audio This mode delivers Standard Definition viewing only. Use this type of connection when or if your TV display has no other video input types available. Use the Yellow/Red/White cable when connecting. 1. Power cord connection 2. Existing TV antenna cable from wall socket to Set Top Box (ANT-IN). TV antenna cable provided with Set Top Box from Set Top Box (ANT-OUT) to TV. 3. Yellow jack video 4. White jack audio (left) 5. Red jack audio (right) 6. Existing internet connection to modem/ router or powerline adaptor 7. Ethernet cable from modem/router/ powerline adaptor to Set Top Box network (RJ-45) port
S-Video and Analogue Stereo Audio This connection mode delivers Standard Definition viewing only. It requires you to purchase an S-Video cable that is not supplied with the Set Top Box. The Red and White analogue audio cables also need to be connected. Please note that connecting via S-Video is not supported by Optus TV Customer Care. 1. Power cord connection 2. Existing TV antenna cable from wall socket to Set Top Box (ANT-IN). TV antenna cable provided with Set Top Box from Set Top Box (ANT-OUT) to TV. 3. S-Video jack S-Video input 4. White jack audio (left) 5. Red jack audio (right) 6. Existing internet connection to modem/ router or powerline adaptor 7. Ethernet cable from modem/router/ powerline adaptor to Set Top Box network (RJ-45) port
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Connecting the RF (Antenna) to another device To ensure you receive all available channels on your Optus TV Set Top Box, the TV antenna cable should be connected from the antenna wall socket to the ANT-IN socket on the Set Top Box. To pass the antennas signal to another device (eg, DVD player or VCR), attach the antenna cable provided with the Set Top Box to the ANT-OUT socket on the Set Top Box and the other end into the ANT-IN (or RF-IN) socket on the other device. Then connect the TV to the other device by plugging another antenna cable into the ANT-OUT (or RF-OUT) socket on that device and the other end into the ANT-IN (or RF-IN) socket on the TV.
Connecting to a Home Theatre (Digital Audio) Your Set Top Box has both coaxial and optical digital audio outputs (these cables are not supplied with the Set Top Box but can be purchased from any electronics store). Either of these can be used to connect to your home theatre so you can enjoy various surround sound modes. Refer to your home theatre supplier for more details. While digital sound is unaffected by the volume control setting on the Set Top Box, it will mute when commanded through the remote control. Please note that Optus TV Customer Care provides support for the Set Top Box connected directly to a TV, and does not support additional audio-visual devices.
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t will take a few minutes for the Set Top Box to move through three loading I screens and the screen may go black between each one. Dont worry, this is normal. Once finished simply follow the instructions on the Welcome Screen. ou will be prompted to enter your Activation Code which you will have Y received on the letter which came with your Optus TV set top box. Use the remote control to enter the code. Activation codes are case sensitive, so you can change the keyboard to upper case and back by pressing the Text button. Press the Done button on the on-screen keyboard when finished. Once entered, your code will be will checked and confirmed. he next screen prompts you to set up your Parental PIN. You can do this now T by following the on screen instructions or do it later by accessing User in the Manage>Settings menu. The default PIN is 0000. If you forget your PIN you can reset it at optus.com.au/optustv he Set Top Box will then perform a Channel Scan which may take up to 5 T minutes. When completed, follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. Next the box will perform a diagnostic test and this will take a few minutes to complete. he final set up screen will take a few moments to load and then the Optus TV T menu will appear at the top of the screen. Optus TV is now ready for you to use.
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Home Screen
Press
MENU
Watch TV
To watch Free to Air or Subscription TV channels, select Watch TV from the main menu. Watch TV view Free To Air TV channels. TV Guide view the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) TV Shows view programs available from your selected TV Pack(s)
Tips
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on your remote.
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To see programs on later for that channel press To see whats on other channels press
Press
Press
INFO
INFO
to close the
information bar.
During Live TV
Pressing Press Press
INFO INFO
again to switch between text and timeline display. to close the information bar.
INFO
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then
to confirm.
Press
Press
To record a program on now or later go to show on Info Bar and press To enable a series tag press To set a reminder press To access info on other shortcuts press twice.
My Channels
From Info Bar you can manage your My Channels listing. To add a new channel to My Channels press To remove a channel from My Channels press To switch between All Channels and My Channels press
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again to switch between text and timeline display. to close the information bar.
INFO
Shortcuts
Shortcuts Record My Channels + Channel Info
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on the remote or
select TV Guide from TV on the main menu. The TV Guide is an on screen program guide that: > Displays whats on for the next 7 days > Displays entire list of all channels available to you > Displays your My Channels listings > Lets you setup recordings and series tag recordings > Lets you set reminders Press Main Menu > TV > TV Guide TV Guide. or to skip forward and back a day in the
My Channels
Use My Channels to view listings for your favourite channels. Set up your My Channels list in Settings (Page 26/27).To toggle between All Channels and My Channels: press button. You can add or remove a channel from your My Channels list via the Watch TV information bar (Page 13).
Record Programs
You can record current and future programs via the TV Guide as follows: Use arrow keys to find the channel and program you want t record. To record: press twice.
To set a series tag (if available for that show): press Press to display recording options.
Recording Options
The following options are available when you click > Record > Enable Series Tag, Set Record Lead and Lag Time > Set Reminders > Program Info 15 on any program in the TV Guide:
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Use arrow keys to select Record. Use arrow keys to add Lead time (time at the start) and/or a Lag time (time at the end) of your program. Press to activate your selection and return to the Guide.
Set Reminders
You can set a reminder to alert you when your favourite programs are about to start. In the TV Guide or Live TV Info Bar, highlight the program you want a reminder for and press Or press A clock icon set a reminder via the options. will appear beside programs to indicate a reminder has been set.
Search
The search feature in the TV Guide allows you to find programs by entering a keyword from the program name and synopsis. Press Press button in the TV Guide and use your remote control keypad to type keywords. to perform search.
Programs from the TV Guide, your Recordings, Movies and TV Shows are listed in the results.
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TV Shows
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Main Menu > TV > TV Shows Top Menu Bar
To watch On Demand Packs select TV Shows from the TV main menu and press Select a channel from the top menu. Programs and number of episodes available are displayed below. Use the arrow keys to explore. Press view episode list and to play. to
Main Menu > TV > TV Shows Content and menu options shown are illustrative only. The actual display will depend on your chosen TV subscription package.
TV Shows
One item selected The number of episodes available for each tv series will be displayed when an item is selected. Press to play or go to the series list.
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Download Manager
This icon indicates that a TV show or movie is available for you to download to your set top box. If the icon is not there, it means the show or movie is already on your set top box.
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Press
The title will either play automatically or if there are other titles downloading, your selection will be placed in the Download Manager queue Press the to display the Download Manager and use arrow keys to change the order of titles in your queue.
Download Manager
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My Stuff
My Stuff Recordings Scheduled Series Tags My Movies
Main Menu > My Stuff > Recordings The My Stuff menu allows you to view recorded programs, scheduled recordings and Series Tag programs. The Set Top Box stores over 250 hours of recorded programs. You can manage all recordings from the Recordings view.
Movies
TV
Apps
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PV R
Recordings
All your recorded TV shows are listed in Recordings. Recordings from the same series are automatically grouped together. This is indicated by the icon.
Play a recording
Tips To play a recording, use arrow keys to highlight the program and press
Recording Underway?
You can play a recording that is currently underway and you can rewind, pause and fast forward through the recording to catch up to the program in real time.
Recording options
To access recording options highlight a recording and press
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Scheduled
All programs you have set to record in the next 24 hours will appear in the Scheduled listing.
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to select a recording.
Press
to activate the Options pop-up menu. to Add Reminder, Get Program Info, Protect Recording, Enable/
Press
Recording icons
Series Tags Recorded Watched Protected Groups recordings from the same series
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Series Tag
The Series Tag feature allows you to record all episodes in a series. You can enable a Series Tag when recording programs via the information bar or guide. Manage your Series Tags via the Recordings view. All series you have tagged to record will appear in the Series Tag list.
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My Rentals
All movies you have rented through Movie Rentals and are available to be viewed will be displayed under My Rentals. Movies will be removed once they reach the end of their rental period. To view, select the movie you want to watch and press to commence playback.
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Movies
Watch movies
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Select Movies from the main menu and select from Movie Rentals, Movie Box, By Genre or By Provider. Use and to make your selection.
Movie Rentals
Movie Rentals offers a selection of Pay Per View movies available to watch as many times as you want for 48 hours from when you first start watching them.
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Use arrow keys to select movie and press From the movie details screen you can select to watch the full screen trailer (if available) or rent the movie. Selecting to rent a movie will prompt you to enter your Parental PIN (default 0000) and press . will replace the on the title image and the movie
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Movie Box
Movie Box is included in your Optus TV monthly Connect Package. Select Movie Box and press to view the movies.
By Genre
You can browse all movies available on Optus TV by genre. Choose from action, comedy, drama, kids and more.
By Provider
You can choose movies from different providers and you can also search by studio.
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Apps
There are a variety of interactive applications available on Optus TV. Use arrow keys to select Applications from the main menu. Go to Press
MENU
, Applications. button.
Use arrow keys to select the application you want to access, then press button.
Follow on screen prompts to use applications. Numbers and letters are entered from your remote control keypad.
Weather
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Manage Settings
Settings allows you to view and customise the configuration of your set top box. Use arrow keys to select a function in the Settings menu and press Press to watch TV.
Settings
You will need to enter you Parental Control PIN (default is 0000) to access and change any of the options in this menu. If you have forgotten your PIN, you can reset it by visiting optus.com.au/optustv
Storage
Provides information on your Set Top Box available capacity. Selecting Delete All on any of the items listed will delete all of that content type. Selecting Format Disk will remove all content and user settings, returning the Set Top Box back to its original state.
Network
Contains information on your network settings. The automatic settings are recommended for most users. Advanced users may choose to manually change settings.
Channels
Access the DVB-T frequency scan that identifies and tunes all visible Free to Air channels. Select Channels icon and press . Enter your Parental Control PIN and continue selection.
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User
Recording Options You can change settings to automatically add a lead and lag time to all your scheduled recordings. You can also select the number of episodes you want to retain for all recordings. Channel Blocking Use arrow keys to highlight the channel you wish to block. Press .A icon will appear to the right of the screen adjacent to the blocked channel. Repeat for all channels you wish to block. When selections are complete press the button to save your choices. To remove blocking from previously blocked channels repeat the above steps. Parental PIN Change Select Parental PIN Change. Use arrow keys to highlight Parental PIN Change. Press . Enter and confirm your new four digit PIN and press . A pop-up screen will let you know that the PIN was updated successfully. Set Parental Level You can set the program ratings levels that can be viewed ongoing. Select Set Parental Levels from the menu. Use the arrow keys to select the desired rating level and press .
Audio Visual
Allows you to optimise your display and audio settings. Adjust the Display Resolution, Aspect Ratio and Display Mode if the picture on your TV looks stretched or compressed. Adjust your Audio Options if you experience issues with sound or wish to switch between stereo and surround sound.
Diagnostics
Used to help diagnose problems with your Optus TV service. Once started this may take several minutes to complete or press to discontinue.
Device Info
Provides technical information about your Set Top Box plus displays the Optus TV Copyright and Privacy Policies. Reset Factory Settings will restore all user-defined settings back to the original default settings. Restart Interface will perform a soft reset of the Set Top Box while Restart Set Top Box will perform a full restart of the unit.
Remote Control
Allows you to configure your Set Top Box remote control to use as a controller for your TV or other audio visual devices. For full details, please refer to the Universal Remote Control section of this User Guide (Page 29).
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Manage My Plan
Provides information on your current plan, purchases and broadband usage. You can select any of these items from here to get detailed information.
On Demand Packs
Provides an overview of each of the TV Packs available on Optus TV, those which you have currently purchased and those which are available for purchase. Adding or removing a pack will require entry of your Parental Control PIN.
Movie Rentals
Shows all the movie rental charges for your current Optus billing month. Purchases appearing here will appear on your next Optus bill.
My Usage
If your Optus TV service is charged to your Optus DSL or Cable Broadband account, your current months broadband usage will be displayed.
TV Pack Refresh
If you have added or removed a TV Pack via Optus TV Customer Care or online at optus.com.au/optustv, you may need to refresh your Set Top Box. To do this, select the Refresh TV Pack subscriptions option on this screen and press
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Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing issues with your Optus TV Set Top Box to work then check some of the tips below or the online troubleshooting guide at optus.com.au/optustv/help before you contact Optus TV Customer Care for assistance. 1. Make sure the power cord is correctly inserted, there is power available at the wall power point, and that the rear Power switch is on. 2. Check that the A/V connections are securely made and, if necessary, try another connection mode. 3. Make sure the TV display is selected to the correct AV input and mode. 4. Double-check that the broadband connection is active. The Net light on the Set Top Box should be lit. If using an Ethernet connection, also check that the indicator lights on your modem are on. If using Powerline Adaptors, check the status lights on the adaptors. 5. If the Set Top Box button on the remote control does not flash when a button is pressed, check the following: > Press the Set Top Box button to activate this mode. > Ensure the remote control light on the Set Top Box flashes when any button is pressed on the remote control while in Set Top Box mode. > Use the remote control within six metres maximum from the Set Top Box. > Change batteries in the remote control.
6. If the Set Top Box is not recording or replaying on command, listen to make sure the internal hard drive is working. 7. Reboot the Set Top Box by turning it off, waiting 10 seconds, and turning it on again. Wait 30 seconds before trying this sequence again.
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Specifications
Input Power Antenna Broadband Composite Video Analogue Audio S-Video Analogue Component Video Digital Video + Digital Audio Connector Figure 8 with Switch Belling-Lee UHF (IEC169) RJ-45 RCA Phono 2 x RCA Phono 4-pin Mini DIN 3 x RCA Phono HDMI 1.3a 1Vp/p (Y) 0.7Vp/p (Pr,Pb) HDCP content protected Specification D-Type Plug Figure 8 Socket 75 Ohms Ethernet 1Vp/p 75 Ohms 1V rms 600 Ohms Channel Bandwidth 7 or 8 MHz IPv4, IPv6 PAL Standard Definition Left and Right Channels Y+ C Standard Definition 625i50 Standard Definition 1080i50,720p50,1080p25 High Definition Signal
Surround Audio Surround Audio Antenna Data Other Dimensions Max Weight Max Consumption
360x260x69mm 2.8kg 25W +5 to + 45 deg C -20 to +70 deg C 10 to 90% NC 1TB 3 x DVB-T MPEG 2/4/H.264 MPEG 1-II, AAC, HE - AAC Dolby Digital Down-Mix to Stereo Adobe Flashlite for Digital Home
Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Humidity Hard Drive Capacity Tuners Video Decode Audio Decode Surround Sound Support Interactive Applications support
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Compliance
Product Code YX-6936U This product complies with the following Standards: Electrical Safety RF Emissions C-Tick AS/NZS 60065.1-2008 AS/NZS CISPR 13 Supplier Code N25670
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