Universal Electronics FOXTEL iQ User's Guide

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6 Using your FOXTEL iQ Getting started ❖ Using your FOXTEL remote control to record and watch programmes The buttons on your FOXTEL remote control th

GETTING STARTED7Getting started❖ Using the i-search bannerYou can display the i-search banner to find out: ◆ what is showing on any channel, now and la

8Using your FOXTEL iQGetting startedWatching a programmeIf you see a programme you want to watch, press select. If the programme is on now, your FOXTE

GETTING STARTED9Getting started❖ Displaying the i-boxWhile the i-search banner is displayed, you can view the i-box, which gives extra information abo

10Using your FOXTEL iQGetting startedSymbols ExplanationsThe start and finish times of the programme.Classification symbol (see below for classification

GETTING STARTED11Getting started❖ Using Live Pause◆ While you are watching a TV programme, you can pause it at any moment you want - just press pause

12Using your FOXTEL iQGetting startedUsing other FOXTEL Guide features while you are using Live PauseWhile you are using Live Pause, you can use the i

GETTING STARTED13Getting started❖ Using Instant RewindIf the Instant Rewind feature is switched on (see pages 51 to 53), at any moment while you are w

14Using your FOXTEL iQ❖ TV GuideThe TV Guide provides you with a listing of all programmes available on all channels for the next seven days, making i

FOXTEL DIGITAL GUIDE15Finding a programmeThere are a number of ways to search for a programme. You can search by full listings, channel genre by chan

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16Using your FOXTEL iQSearching by TimeIf you want to see a list of all the programmes showing at a particular time, you can search by programme time.

FOXTEL DIGITAL GUIDE17Choosing a programme to watch or set a reminder for◆ When you see a programme you want to watch, highlight it then press select.

18Using your FOXTEL iQ❖ FOXTEL Box OfficeYou can use your remote control to order movies, sports, events and adult programmes through FOXTEL Box Office.

FOXTEL DIGITAL GUIDE19Purchasing a FOXTEL Box Office programmeYou can order a FOXTEL Box Office programme to watch or record as follows:1. From the FOXT

20Using your FOXTEL iQWatching recordings of FOXTEL Box Office programmesIf you have recorded a FOXTEL Box Office programme, but not yet watched it, it

FOXTEL DIGITAL GUIDE21❖ Personal PlannerYour Personal Planner helps you plan all your TV viewing. It shows:◆ all the programmes you have recorded, and

22Using your FOXTEL iQprogramme was recorded, highlight the programme, then press i to display the programme’s i-box.Viewed - you have watched all or

FOXTEL DIGITAL GUIDE23Series Link symbol - shows that the programme is one of a series and you have selected it for Series Link. For more information,

24Using your FOXTEL iQprogramme is about to start; or if you have selected a programme to record, your FOXTEL iQ will still start recording at the cor

FOXTEL DIGITAL GUIDE25Watching a programme when you see the reminderOne minute before a programme for which you have set a reminder is due to start, y

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26Using your FOXTEL iQReminder clashesIf a programme you have selected for a reminder is on at the same time as another reminder you have previously s

FOXTEL DIGITAL GUIDE27❖ Recording programmesAs explained in other sections in this User Guide, recording a programme is usually as simple as pressing

28Using your FOXTEL iQ◆ While you are looking at your Personal Planner, if you decide to set a reminder for a programme which you have set to record,

FOXTEL DIGITAL GUIDE29Recording clashesWhen you select a programme to record, your FOXTEL iQ checks whether it is on at the same time as any other pro

30Using your FOXTEL iQlisted in two rows above it. Use the arrow buttons to select a programme to cancel, then press the yellow ‘Cancel’ button. Repea

FOXTEL DIGITAL GUIDE31Disk space warningWhen you select a programme to record, your FOXTEL iQ checks whether there is enough disk space to record it.

32Using your FOXTEL iQ❖ Manual recordingSome channels, for example radio channels, do not provide programme listings in the i-search banner or TV Guid

FOXTEL DIGITAL GUIDE335. Press D to highlight ‘Frequency’, then use L or R to choose how often you want to record this channel at the time you have ch

34Using your FOXTEL iQ❖ Watching recordingsYou use your Personal Planner (see page 21) to choose recorded programmes you want to watch.1. Press planne

FOXTEL DIGITAL GUIDE35Instant playbackWhenever you are watching TV, you can press play to continue watching the last recording you were watching (unle

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36Using your FOXTEL iQ◆ When the recorded programme ends, a message displays to tell you. To return to your Personal Planner, press back, or to retur

FOXTEL DIGITAL GUIDE37Using BookmarksBookmarks are points, within a recorded programme, to which you can quickly return.◆ While you are watching a rec

38Using your FOXTEL iQ❖ Using a PlaylistYou can play back a sequence of recorded programmes, for example if you want to schedule your favourite shows

FOXTEL DIGITAL GUIDE39The following message then displays.2. Press play or select to continue.A ‘Contents Marker’ screen displays for 20 seconds. This

40Using your FOXTEL iQ❖ ActiveActive allows you to:◆ play games;◆ use additional interactive services, when these are available;◆ display the Setup sc

SETUP41Setup❖ Using the Setup bannerYou use the Setup banner to make temporary changes to the way your FOXTEL iQ works with your TV. Theses settings

42Using your FOXTEL iQSetup16:9 Programme Display (setting for standard TVs)This setting controls how widescreen (16:9) programmes display on a ‘stand

SETUP43Setup❖ Using the Setup screensYou use the Setup screens to: ◆ change your Parental Control settings, to restrict the viewing and/or purchase of

44Using your FOXTEL iQSetup❖ Changing your Parental Control settingsYou use the Parental Control screens to:◆ block channels;◆ set viewing restriction

SETUP45SetupBlocking ChannelsThe Blocked Channels screen lets you block certain channels.Whenever you are watching FOXTEL Digital channels, in order t

WELCOME 1 Thank you for choosing FOXTEL. This User Guide provides you with instructions on how to use your FOXTEL iQ and remote control. ❖ Your FOXT

46Using your FOXTEL iQSetupSetting Viewing RestrictionsThe Viewing Restrictions screen lets you select the Parental Rating categories you want to res

SETUP47Setup2. To restrict a classification category, use U and D to highlight it, then press L or R to select the symbol. To remove the restriction,

48Using your FOXTEL iQSetupChanging your PINYou can change the PIN code to a secret four-digit number which you find easy to remember.1. From the Paren

SETUP49SetupSetting your FOXTEL PIN settingsThe FOXTEL PIN Settings screen lets you choose whether or not you need to enter your PIN to delete a progr

50Using your FOXTEL iQSetup❖ Changing your Personal Planner settingsYou use this screen to change the display of your reminders for programmes in your

SETUP51Setup❖ Changing your FOXTEL settingsYou use this screen to change various settings relating to how your FOXTEL iQ records programmes, to: ◆ cha

52Using your FOXTEL iQSetup6. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have made all the changes you want to make.7. To confirm your changes, highlight ‘Save New

SETUP53SetupInstant RewindThis is the length of time of the recording your FOXTEL iQ automatically makes of the channel you are currently viewing. For

54Using your FOXTEL iQSetup❖ Using the System SettingsYou shouldn’t normally need to change your System Settings as your FOXTEL iQ should have been co

SETUP55SetupPicture SettingsThe standard (default) setting for each item is marked with *.To confirm any changes, highlight ‘Save New Settings’ then pr

2 Using your FOXTEL iQYour FOXTEL iQ has been manufactured to meet international safety standards. To obtain the best results and operate the FOXTEL

56Using your FOXTEL iQSetup4:3 Programme Display(Setting for how standard (4:3) programmes display on a widescreen (16:9) TV - only available if the T

SETUP57SetupAudio and Language SettingsThe standard (default) setting for each item is marked with *.To confirm any changes, highlight ‘Save New Settin

58Using your FOXTEL iQSetupSystem DetailsTo see details of your FOXTEL iQ, including your FOXTEL iQ model number, manufacturer and your FOXTEL Smartca

EXTRA INFORMATION59Extra information❖ Using the av buttonYou may wish to connect more items of equipment to your television than your television has c

60Using your FOXTEL iQExtra information❖Replacing the batteries in your remote controlWhen the batteries in your remote control are running low, the f

FOXTEL iQ61❖ Front panelrecsmartcardmessageonlineir receiveselectVVVVbacktv guidesmartcard slot(Behind pull-down door)To insert your FOXTEL Smartcardr

62Using your FOXTEL iQ❖ Understanding the Playback IndicatorThe Playback Indicator on your FOXTEL iQ’s front panel lights up to show you what your FOX

FOXTEL iQ63❖ Rear viewAn example of how your FOXTEL iQ may be connected up is shown on page 65. LRVCR SCARTTV SCART240V 50HzTELEPHONE LINES-VID

64Using your FOXTEL iQ❖ Connections to your FOXTEL iQThe connection diagram is shown on page 65. WARNINGSAlways disconnect your FOXTEL iQ from the pow

FOXTEL iQ65Connecting to your TV and video recorderThe connection diagram below shows how your FOXTEL iQ may be connected up to your TV, second TV and

GETTING STARTED 3 Getting started ❖ Switching your FOXTEL iQ on and off Whenever you are not using your FOXTEL iQ you should put it into standby. You

66Using your FOXTEL iQOptional audio connectionsThis diagram shows the optional audio connections you can make to obtain improved quality sound. You c

SOLVING PROBLEMS67Solving problems❖ Using HelpFor more information on using your FOXTEL iQ, you can use the Help channel.◆ To display the Help channel

68Using your FOXTEL iQSolving problems❖ On-screen messagesIf one of the following messages appears on your TV screen, make a note of the number that a

SOLVING PROBLEMS69Solving problemsThe current Smartcard is not a FOXTEL card. Insert your FOXTEL Smartcard. Call your service provider for assistance.

70Using your FOXTEL iQSolving problemsInitialising new FOXTEL smartcard. Please wait.You have only just inserted your new FOXTEL Smartcard into your F

SOLVING PROBLEMS71Solving problems[...] is not available whilst two recordings are in progress.Press back to cancel.There are certain features that ar

72Using your FOXTEL iQSolving problemsHousekeeping. Please wait.Your FOXTEL iQ is attempting to resolve a system fault.Wait for your FOXTEL iQ to res

SOLVING PROBLEMS73Solving problems❖ General problemsBefore you check connections between your equipment, make sure you disconnect all your equipment f

74Using your FOXTEL iQSolving problemsYour remote control isn’t working.Something is between the remote control and your FOXTEL iQ.Make sure you point

GLOSSARY75Due to continued product improvement, this specification may change without notice.GeneralOperating voltage: 240V AC ± 15%; 50HzPower consump

4 Using your FOXTEL iQ Getting started ❖ What is the FOXTEL Digital Guide? The FOXTEL Digital Guide helps you to experience the most out of FOXTEL. I

76Using your FOXTEL iQ4:3 The standard shape of TVs and programme transmissions.14:9 A display option for TV programmes. It is slightly wider than 4:3

GLOSSARY77Letterbox A description of how widescreen (16:9) programmes display on a standard (4:3) TV.The whole of the widescreen transmission displays

78Using your FOXTEL iQThe following symbols appear on your TV screen while you are using your FOXTEL iQ. They are explained throughout this User Guide

GLOSSARY79Skip forward The green ring does not move.The number shows the number of minutes since the start of the recording.Skip backThe green ring do

80Using your FOXTEL iQCongratulations – your FOXTEL service is installed. Now you’re ready to experience television like never before - FOXTEL will ch

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GETTING STARTED 5 Getting started ❖ Using your FOXTEL remote control with the FOXTEL Digital Guide Whichever section of the FOXTEL Digital Guide you a