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Foxtel MyStar User Manual

Foxtel MyStar
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MyStar
User Manual

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Foxtel MyStar Specifications

General IconGeneral
Recording CapabilityYes
HD CapableYes
Tuner TypeDual Tuner
Remote ControlYes
ResolutionUp to 1080i
ConnectivityHDMI, Component, Composite, Optical audio, Ethernet
EPGYes
ModelFoxtel MyStar

Summary

Remember, Safety First

Using equipment safely

Instructions for safe operation and setup of the MyStar set-top box.

To avoid the risk of electric shock

Precautions to prevent electric shock when using the MyStar device.

Connecting to the mains supply

Guidelines for connecting the MyStar to a suitable power source.

MyStar - What's It All About?

Your MyStar Remote Control

How to Find Out What's On

On-screen TV guide

Access and navigate the electronic TV guide for program information.

View programs by time

Browse TV programs based on their scheduled start times.

View programs by channel

Browse TV programs listed by their specific channel.

Search for your favourite program

Use the search function to find specific shows by keywords.

The iSearch banner

Display a banner for quick program information while watching TV.

The iBox

Access detailed program information via the iBox feature.

Reminders

Set reminders for upcoming programs to avoid missing them.

Reminder clashes

Manage conflicts when setting multiple program reminders.

Cancelling a reminder

How to remove a previously set program reminder.

Live pause

Pause live television viewing and resume later.

Instant rewind

Rewind live TV to catch up on missed content.

Recording with MyStar

What can you record?

Understand what types of programs can be recorded.

Recording combinations - what can you record?

Learn about simultaneous recording capabilities.

Setting up a Recording

Guide to scheduling a program for recording.

Cancelling a recording

Steps to cancel a scheduled or active recording.

Stretch your recording time

Adjust recording buffer time for start/end of programs.

Adjusting the recording time for a specific program

Modify start and end times for individual recordings.

Setting a manual recording

Record programs without guide information using manual settings.

Adjusting the recording time for all recordings

Set default buffer times for all future recordings.

Recording clashes

How MyStar handles simultaneous recording conflicts.

MyStar storage capacity

Information on how to check available disk space.

Disk space indicator

Understanding the disk space usage display in Planner.

Disk space warning

Alerts received when disk space is low before recording.

Disk space management

Configure how MyStar manages disk space when it's full.

Watching Your Recordings

Playing back a recorded program

Access and play recorded TV shows from your Planner.

End of playback

What happens when a recorded program finishes playback.

Stopping playback

How to pause, stop, or return from program playback.

Fast forward and rewind during playback

Navigate through recorded programs at different speeds.

Slow motion playback

Watch recorded programs in slow motion for detailed viewing.

Bookmark your playback

Mark specific points within recordings for easy return.

Creating a bookmark

Steps to set a bookmark while playing a recorded program.

Find a bookmark

Navigate to previously set bookmarks within a recording.

Managing and deleting bookmarks

How to view, manage, and remove bookmarks.

Your Planner

Booked programs

View programs scheduled for recording or set reminders.

Recorded programs

View programs that have already been recorded.

Keeping a recording

Use the 'Keep' function to protect recordings from deletion.

Deleting a recording

Free up disk space by deleting recorded programs.

Planner status descriptions

Understand the different status indicators for recorded programs.

Icons

Explanation of icons used within the Planner for services.

Personalising Your MyStar

Transparency background

Adjust the transparency of the TV Guide and Planner interfaces.

TV Guide Preferences

Customize the appearance and behaviour of the TV Guide.

Open TV Guide On Preference

Set the default view when opening the TV Guide.

Open TV Guide at Preference

Choose the starting channel when accessing the TV Guide.

Open at which Channel Category Preference

Select a default channel genre for TV Guide.

Picture display

Adjust screen size and picture format for optimal viewing.

HD resolution

Change the video output resolution for HD content.

Closed Captions

Enable or disable on-screen subtitles for programs.

Parental control

Set a PIN to restrict access to content based on ratings.

Setting your level of Parental Control

Configure viewing restrictions based on program classifications.

Changing your PIN

Modify your existing Parental Control PIN.

Channel Blocking

PIN protect individual channels to restrict viewing.

To permanently unblock a channel

Remove a channel from the blocked list.

Codes and symbols

Understand program classification symbols and features.

Setting favourite channels

Add channels to your personal favorites list.

Removing Favourite Channels

Delete channels from your favorites list.

Security: Box Office Orders

Protect Box Office purchases with your Parental Control PIN.

Hiding Box Office Adult movies from display

Conceal adult content within the Box Office menu.

Putting the "HD" into MyStar HD

Connecting to a HD-TV

Connect MyStar HD to an HD-ready television for best quality.

Connecting to a standard definition TV

Connect MyStar HD to a standard TV with audio/video cables.

Choosing the best resolution for your TV

Set the optimal video resolution for your connected TV.

Choosing the best picture display

Select widescreen or other picture display settings.

Technical Help & Specifications

Resetting your MyStar or MyStar HD

Steps to reset the set-top box to resolve issues.

On-screen error messages

Explanations of common error messages and their solutions.

Troubleshooting

Guide to resolving common MyStar operational glitches.

MyStar front panel

Overview of indicators and buttons on the MyStar front panel.

MyStar back panel

Diagram of rear panel connections for MyStar.

MyStar wiring diagrams

Component video connection diagram for MyStar.

MyStar specifications

Technical details and specifications for the MyStar device.

Product compliance

Information on safety standards and regulatory compliance.

MyStar HD Technical Specs

Technical specifications for the MyStar HD model.

MyStar HD back panel

Diagram of rear panel connections for MyStar HD.

MyStar HD wiring diagrams

HDMI connection diagram for MyStar HD audio/video.

Your Smartcard

Information on the function and handling of the MyStar Smartcard.

MyStar HD specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the MyStar HD unit.

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