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TELUS Satellite TV HD PVR - User Manual

TELUS Satellite TV HD PVR
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TELUS Satellite TV
HD PVR
User guide

Table of Contents

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Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Tips

Understanding Your TELUS HD PVR

TELUS HD PVR Back View

Connecting Your System

Connecting Audio and Video

Instructions for connecting audio and video outputs using HDMI or RCA cables.

Connecting Your System (Video Connections)

Connecting Video Cables

Instructions for connecting video outputs using Component and S-Video cables.

Connecting Your System (Audio Connections)

Connecting Audio to A;V Receiver

Instructions for connecting audio outputs using optical or RCA cables.

Your Remote Control Overview

Remote Control Tips and Warnings

Connection and Setup

Setting Up HDTV Display

Guide for configuring the receiver for High Definition TV output formats.

Connecting to Satellite Antenna

Instructions for connecting the satellite dish to the receiver.

Connection and Setup Procedures

Connecting an External Hard Drive

Attaching an External Hard Drive

Step-by-step guide for connecting and formatting an external hard drive.

Managing Your External Hard Drive

Archiving Programming to Hard Drive

Steps to transfer recorded programs to an external hard drive.

Managing Recordings on Hard Drive

Instructions for viewing and managing recordings stored on the hard drive.

Using Text Fields for Input

Using Text Fields

Guide on entering text for searches and other inputs using on-screen or remote keypad.

Improving Receiver Control

Remote Control Antenna and Frequency

Installing a UHF Attenuator

Setting Up Remote for Other Devices

Programming Remote with Device Codes

Programming Remote with Device Codes

Instructions for using device code tables to set up the remote.

Scanning for Remote Device Codes

Scanning for Remote Device Codes

Method to find remote codes by scanning through the receiver's memory.

Finding Device Codes

Finding Device Codes

Techniques to identify device codes by observing remote button flashes.

Controlling an A;V Receiver

Controlling an A;V Receiver

Guide to using specific remote buttons to operate an A/V receiver.

Switching Volume Control

Switching Volume Control

Steps to toggle remote volume control between the TV and an A/V receiver.

Using the Onscreen Guide

Using the Onscreen Guide

Instructions on how to navigate and use the program guide for finding shows.

Using the Browse Banner

Using the Browse Banner

Method to view program information on other channels without leaving the current program.

Using the Search Feature

Using the Search Feature

Guide on how to search for programs by title or description keywords.

Timers and Personal Video Recorder (PVR)

Pausing Live TV

Instructions on how to pause live television and resume playback.

Reversing, Fast-Forwarding, and Skipping

Methods for navigating recorded or live programs using playback controls.

PVR Playback Features

Slow Motion and Frame-by-Frame

Using slow motion and frame-by-frame for detailed program review.

Recording Live TV

Steps to record a live television program directly to the PVR.

Watching and Recording Programs

Watching a Recording

How to access and play back recorded programs from the PVR.

Recording While Watching Live TV

Instructions to record one program while watching another.

PVR Recording Options and Timer Types

Recording Options

Available settings for customizing program recordings.

PVR Timer Configuration

PVR Timer Considerations and Daily Schedule

Setting Up Automatic PVR Timers

Setting Up an Automatic Timer

Guide for creating timers that automatically record programs as they appear.

Setting Up Manual PVR Timers

Setting Up a Manual Timer

Instructions for manually setting start and end times for recordings.

Deleting PVR Timers

Deleting a Timer

Steps to remove unwanted timers from the schedule.

Setting Up Vu! Pass Timers

Setting Up a Vu! Pass Timer

Guide for creating timers that automatically record programs based on search criteria.

Pay Per View (PPV) and On Demand Ordering

Ordering a PPV Event

Step-by-step instructions for purchasing Pay Per View events.

On Demand Service Details

PPV and On Demand Purchase Management

Locks and Parental Controls

Managing Receiver Locks and Passwords

Receiver Lock Management

Locking Channels

Locking Pay Per View Channels

Hiding Adult Content

Locking Front Panel Buttons

Call Display on Your TV

Call Display History Management

Receiver Customization - Language Options

Receiver Customization - Closed Captioning

Receiver Customization - Audio Settings

Receiver Customization - Guide Display

Receiver Customization - Defaults and Updates

Receiver Customization - Inactivity Standby

Troubleshooting Tools

Troubleshooting Tools (Continued)

Troubleshooting Tables

Further common problems and solutions for diagnosing receiver issues.

Receiver Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Tips

Understanding Your TELUS HD PVR

TELUS HD PVR Back View

Connecting Your System

Connecting Audio and Video

Instructions for connecting audio and video outputs using HDMI or RCA cables.

Connecting Your System (Video Connections)

Connecting Video Cables

Instructions for connecting video outputs using Component and S-Video cables.

Connecting Your System (Audio Connections)

Connecting Audio to A;V Receiver

Instructions for connecting audio outputs using optical or RCA cables.

Your Remote Control Overview

Remote Control Tips and Warnings

Connection and Setup

Setting Up HDTV Display

Guide for configuring the receiver for High Definition TV output formats.

Connecting to Satellite Antenna

Instructions for connecting the satellite dish to the receiver.

Connection and Setup Procedures

Connecting an External Hard Drive

Attaching an External Hard Drive

Step-by-step guide for connecting and formatting an external hard drive.

Managing Your External Hard Drive

Archiving Programming to Hard Drive

Steps to transfer recorded programs to an external hard drive.

Managing Recordings on Hard Drive

Instructions for viewing and managing recordings stored on the hard drive.

Using Text Fields for Input

Using Text Fields

Guide on entering text for searches and other inputs using on-screen or remote keypad.

Improving Receiver Control

Remote Control Antenna and Frequency

Installing a UHF Attenuator

Setting Up Remote for Other Devices

Programming Remote with Device Codes

Programming Remote with Device Codes

Instructions for using device code tables to set up the remote.

Scanning for Remote Device Codes

Scanning for Remote Device Codes

Method to find remote codes by scanning through the receiver's memory.

Finding Device Codes

Finding Device Codes

Techniques to identify device codes by observing remote button flashes.

Controlling an A;V Receiver

Controlling an A;V Receiver

Guide to using specific remote buttons to operate an A/V receiver.

Switching Volume Control

Switching Volume Control

Steps to toggle remote volume control between the TV and an A/V receiver.

Using the Onscreen Guide

Using the Onscreen Guide

Instructions on how to navigate and use the program guide for finding shows.

Using the Browse Banner

Using the Browse Banner

Method to view program information on other channels without leaving the current program.

Using the Search Feature

Using the Search Feature

Guide on how to search for programs by title or description keywords.

Timers and Personal Video Recorder (PVR)

Pausing Live TV

Instructions on how to pause live television and resume playback.

Reversing, Fast-Forwarding, and Skipping

Methods for navigating recorded or live programs using playback controls.

PVR Playback Features

Slow Motion and Frame-by-Frame

Using slow motion and frame-by-frame for detailed program review.

Recording Live TV

Steps to record a live television program directly to the PVR.

Watching and Recording Programs

Watching a Recording

How to access and play back recorded programs from the PVR.

Recording While Watching Live TV

Instructions to record one program while watching another.

PVR Recording Options and Timer Types

Recording Options

Available settings for customizing program recordings.

PVR Timer Configuration

PVR Timer Considerations and Daily Schedule

Setting Up Automatic PVR Timers

Setting Up an Automatic Timer

Guide for creating timers that automatically record programs as they appear.

Setting Up Manual PVR Timers

Setting Up a Manual Timer

Instructions for manually setting start and end times for recordings.

Deleting PVR Timers

Deleting a Timer

Steps to remove unwanted timers from the schedule.

Setting Up Vu! Pass Timers

Setting Up a Vu! Pass Timer

Guide for creating timers that automatically record programs based on search criteria.

Pay Per View (PPV) and On Demand Ordering

Ordering a PPV Event

Step-by-step instructions for purchasing Pay Per View events.

On Demand Service Details

PPV and On Demand Purchase Management

Locks and Parental Controls

Managing Receiver Locks and Passwords

Receiver Lock Management

Locking Channels

Locking Pay Per View Channels

Hiding Adult Content

Locking Front Panel Buttons

Call Display on Your TV

Call Display History Management

Receiver Customization - Language Options

Receiver Customization - Closed Captioning

Receiver Customization - Audio Settings

Receiver Customization - Guide Display

Receiver Customization - Defaults and Updates

Receiver Customization - Inactivity Standby

Troubleshooting Tools

Troubleshooting Tools (Continued)

Troubleshooting Tables

Further common problems and solutions for diagnosing receiver issues.

Receiver Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

TELUS Satellite TV HD PVR Specifications

General IconGeneral
Hard Drive Size500 GB
HD RecordingYes
HD PlaybackYes
PVR FunctionalityYes
Hard DriveInternal
Parental ControlsYes
Remote ControlIncluded
TypeHD PVR
Output Resolution480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
ConnectivityHDMI, Component, Composite
TunerDual Tuner