ReplayTV RTV5504 User's Guide

ReplayTV 5500User’s Guide®ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page i Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM

4ReplayTV 5500:: Front Panel Overview1POWER button Manually switches between On and Standby modes.2 POWER light Lights when ReplayTV is on.3IR Recei

5Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelp:: Rear Panel Overview1 OUT TO TV Connect to a television VHF/UHF jack with RF

6ReplayTV 550013 ETHERNET (10/100BaseT) Connect to a broadband home network, including a router, hub or switch.14 USB PORT (Currently inactive.)15 T

7Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpChapter 2 Connections:: Basic ConnectionsThis chapter describes how to connect R

8ReplayTV 5500Serial cable (not included) lets ReplayTV change the channels on DirecTV satellite receivers, many of which use serial cables for commun

9Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelp:: Planning your SetupRead this section before incorporating ReplayTV into your

10ReplayTV 5500Connecting ReplayTV to a VCRConnect ReplayTV to a VCR if you want to watch or save your record-ings on videotape. Deleting recordings f

11Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpIf the infrared detector on the unit is not labeled, follow these steps:1 Refer

12ReplayTV 5500Completing the On-screen SetupAfter completing all the connections to your components and home network (if you chose to do so), you wil

13Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpConnecting ReplayTV to a Cable ModemUsing a router to connect ReplayTV to your

iiReplayTV 5500Package ContentsAdditional cables for controlling satellite receivers are available at www.replaytv.com. You can also purchase a wirele

14ReplayTV 5500Connecting directly to a cable modem (no router) If you are connecting ReplayTV directly to a cable modem, you need to have an addi-ti

15Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpConnecting ReplayTV to a DSL ModemConnecting ReplayTV to a DSL modem is the sam

16ReplayTV 5500Router SetupAny router should work with ReplayTV. Default router settings are normally sufficient for ReplayTV to connect to the Replay

17Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpDetermining the ReplayTV IP AddressThe IP address you specify on ReplayTV must

18ReplayTV 5500Finding your Computer’s Network InformationIf your home network does not have a DHCP server (a router, for example), you will need to m

19Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpChapter 3 Setup:: About Menu NavigationThe following buttons are used to displa

20ReplayTV 5500:: Main MenuUse the Main Menu to access ReplayTV’s main fea-tures. Press the Menu button to display the Main Menu.Channel Guide: The Ch

21Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelp:: Setup MenuReplayTV NameChange the name of your ReplayTV. Naming your ReplayT

22ReplayTV 5500Parental ControlParental Control offers you the ability to block video and audio of live TV shows or recorded shows based on the show r

23Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpSystem InformationView the system information for your ReplayTV. This informati

iiiTable of Contents1 - Getting Started 1Welcome ...

24ReplayTV 5500Remote Control Setup Codes3M 0737A-Mark 0003AOC 0030, 0019, 0003, 0052, 0137, 0185Abex 0032Admiral 0093, 0463Advent 0761Adventura 0046A

25Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpNEC 0030, 0019, 0056, 0036, 0170, 0434, 0455, 0497, 0704NTC 0092Netsat 0037Nikk

26ReplayTV 5500Setup Codes for TV/VCR CombinationsAiwa 0680Broksonic 0479Citizen 0278Colt 0072Daewoo 0278Emerson 0278, 0479Funai 0000GE 0240GoldStar 0

27Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpChapter 4 Basic Operations:: Basic OperationsReplayTV gives you the power to wa

28ReplayTV 5500:: Controlling Live TelevisionThe moment you turn on ReplayTV and your TV, ReplayTV automatically begins recording into a temporary spa

29Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelp6 Press Play, Stop or Fast Forward to stop rewinding.To use Fast Forward while

30ReplayTV 5500Using Frame AdvanceFrame Advance lets you watch live or recorded programs a single frame at a time. This is a great feature for fast-mo

31Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpUsing JumpUse Jump to move quickly between the channel you are currently watchi

32ReplayTV 5500:: Channel GuideThe Channel Guide is an interactive, on-screen program guide that lists 12 days of television programming for all of th

33Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpUsing the Channel Guide1 Press Channel Guide on the ReplayTV remote control.Or2

ivReplayTV 55003 - Setup 19About Menu Navigation...

34ReplayTV 5500Viewing Other Show InformationYou can see what is showing later on a channel you are currently watching, and see what is on other chann

35Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelp:: Recording ShowsTo record the live show you are watching:1 Press Record on th

36ReplayTV 5500Setting the Recording OptionsAll shows are recorded using the default recording settings, unless you change them. You can change these

37Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpSetting the Recording QualityChoose from Standard, Medium, and High.• Standard:

38ReplayTV 5500:: Find ShowsReplayTV can search through the Channel Guide for shows so you don’t have to. Find Shows is the perfect feature for those

39Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelp:: Replay ZonesYou can quickly and easily find what’s on TV, organized in user-

40ReplayTV 5500:: Using Manual RecordWith Manual Record, you can record shows that do not fit into normal programming blocks, such as sporting events,

41Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpCancelling a RecordingTo cancel a recording before it starts:1 Press Channel Gu

42ReplayTV 5500Resolving Conflicting RecordingsYou can decide what will be recorded when scheduling a show at the same time as a previously scheduled

43Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelp:: Replay GuideThink of the Replay Guide as your personal television station, b

vRecording Shows...

44ReplayTV 5500Navigating the Replay Guide1 Press Replay Guide on the ReplayTV remote control.Or2 Press Menu, then select Replay Guide.Navigate throug

45Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpReplay Show OptionsPlay: Play the show from its current point.Play from beginni

46ReplayTV 5500Shows at Risk of DeletionShows that are at risk of deletion are colored gray in the Replay Guide. Shows will be deleted when space is n

47Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpChapter 5 Advanced Features:: Watching Shows Recorded on other ReplayTVsBy conn

48ReplayTV 5500Viewing Other In-home Replay GuidesIf more than one ReplayTV exists on your home network, you will see left and right arrows next to th

49Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelp:: Screen Saver and Pause ScreenThe screen saver and pause screen feature on th

50ReplayTV 5500Using the Photo Viewer1 Press Menu on the remote.2 Select Photo Viewer from the Main Menu.The Photo Viewer will open, listing your avai

51Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelp:: Remote Control ShortcutsShow-watching Shortcuts• To skip ahead a specific am

52ReplayTV 5500Replay Guide Shortcuts• To view the Replay Guide of the next ReplayTV on the network, press QuickSkip.• To view the Replay Guide of the

53Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpChapter 6 Help:: TroubleshootingCustomer Service InformationThe FAQs below will

viReplayTV 5500• Record Options Screen Shortcuts...

54ReplayTV 5500When I try to change channels, I see a blue screen that states “No video signal,” and the channel does not change.• Confirm that you su

55Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpReplayTV cannot change channels on my satellite receiver using the serial cable

56ReplayTV 5500My DHCP server is not found dur-ing setup and I am forced to enter the information manually.• ReplayTV may not work with all DHCP serve

57Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpMiscellaneousWhen setting up ReplayTV, the cor-rect cable company does not appe

58ReplayTV 5500:: GlossaryBridge - A Bridge allows the free flow of data from one type of physical medium to another. For example, a bridge is require

59Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelp:: Technical SpecificationsVHF/UHF IN/OUT (RF) IN(1)/OUT(1)VIDEO/AUDIO IN (STER

60ReplayTV 5500:: Limited Warranty and Software LicenseWarranty Digital Networks North America Inc. (“DNNA”) warrants your 5500 series ReplayTV (the “

61Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpREPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY O

62ReplayTV 55005. Limitation of LiabilityTHE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE AND THE PRODUCT REMAINS WITH YOU. TO TH

63Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelp:: Activation and Service AgreementThis Agreement applies to your use of the Re

1Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpChapter 1 Getting Started:: WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Repla

64ReplayTV 5500H. Software. ReplayTV provided certain software with the ReplayTV unit you purchased, and may, at its option, provide replacement (for

65Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelp4. Miscellaneous This Agreement (including referenced documents) constitutes th

66ReplayTV 5500those people. We currently do not collect such information from the ReplayTV Service or the ReplayTV unit, but it is possible that we m

67Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpmation by demographic or other categories. If we ever began to collect informat

68ReplayTV 5500Q: Does DNNA collect personal information about children? A: We are very concerned about the safety and privacy of children. Therefore,

69Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelp:: FCC ComplianceThis section describes the requirements for compliance with Fe

70ReplayTV 5500FCC Rules, Part 68 1This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the rear panel o

71Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelp:: SafetyImportant Safety Instructions1 Read Instructions All the safety and o

72ReplayTV 550014 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is

73Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpSafety/Regulatory InformationCaution To prevent fire, shock hazard, or annoyin

2ReplayTV 5500Feature HighlightsAfter you have experienced the exciting new world of personal television, you will never watch plain old television ag

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75IndexAAdd or Remove Channels 22BBasic operations 27CCable overview 7Cancel recording 41Category options 44Channel Guide 32Closed captioning 34Compon

76ReplayTV 5500Setup Menu 21Slow Motion 29System Information 23TTechnical specifications 58Troubleshooting 53Turning on ReplayTV 6VV-Chip 34Video Outp

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3Connections Getting StartedSetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelp:: Remote Control Overview1 TV (Power) Power TV on or off. (See page 23 to prog