Foxtel iQ User's Guide
User Guide
You'll love FOXTEL iQ
Contents
Welcome to FOXTEL iQ .......................................... 5
The FOXTEL iQ ................................................................ 5
Updates to the FOXTEL iQ ............................................5
Getting in touch with FOXTEL ...................................... 5
For the safety ....................................................... 6
Getting Started .................................................... 7
Switching the FOXTEL iQ on and off ...........................7
Changing channel ......................................................... 7
Blocked channels .................................................... 7
Changing the volume .................................................. 7
What is the FOXTEL Guide? .......................................... 8
Using the remote control with the FOXTEL Guide .........9
Using the remote control to record
and watch programmes ............................................ 10
Using the i-search banner ......................................... 11
Displaying the i-search banner ............................11
Watching a programme ....................................... 12
Instantly recording a programme........................ 12
Setting a reminder ................................................ 12
Displaying the i-box ...................................................13
What are Closed Captions? ................................... 13
Codes and symbols ..............................................13
Using Live Pause ........................................................15
Using Instant Rewind .................................................17
FOXTEL Guide ...................................................... 18
TV Guide ......................................................................18
Finding a programme ........................................... 19
Search Programmes..............................................20
Channel View ........................................................24
Favourites...............................................................25
Choosing a programme to watch
or set a reminder for ............................................ 26
Choosing a programme to record .......................26
ON DEMAND ........................................................ 27
Purchasing a FOXTEL Box Office title ................... 29
Personal Planner ................................................ 31
Search.....................................................................33
The FOXTEL iQ’s disk space ...................................34
Schedule changes ................................................. 34
Using Series Link ................................................... 34
Deleting a programme from
the Personal Planner ............................................35
Watching a programme when you
see the reminder .................................................. 36
Reminder clashes .................................................. 37
Recording programmes ...................................... 38
Using the FOXTEL iQ while you are
recording a programme. ......................................39
Recording clashes ................................................. 40
Disk space warning ............................................... 42
Custom record and link .............................................. 43
Watching recordings ........................................... 45
Instant playback .................................................... 46
Playback symbol ...................................................46
Playback indicator .................................................46
During playback ....................................................46
Watching recordings of restricted programmes
or blocked channels .............................................. 47
Using Bookmarks ..................................................48
Playlist ............................................................... 49
Using a Playlist ...........................................................49
Creating a Playlist .................................................49
Playing out the Playlist ......................................... 49
Active ................................................................. 51
Setup.................................................................. 52
Using the Setup banner .............................................52
Using the Setup screens ............................................54
Changing the Parental Control settings ....................55
Blocking Channels .................................................56
Setting Viewing Restrictions ................................ 57
Setting Purchase Restrictions ...............................58
Setting the Adult Filter .........................................59
Changing your PIN ................................................ 60
Setting your FOXTEL PIN settings .........................61
Changing the TV Guide settings ................................ 62
Changing the FOXTEL settings ...................................63
Disk Space Management .....................................64
Instant Rewind ...................................................... 65
Front-panel recording/playback indicator .......... 66
Energy saving level ...............................................67
Using the Advanced Settings .................................... 68
Picture Settings .....................................................69
Audio and Language Settings ..............................71
System Details .......................................................72
Signal Test ..............................................................72
System Test............................................................72
Favourite Channels ..................................................... 73
Extra Information ............................................... 74
Using the av button ...................................................74
Looking after the FOXTEL Smartcard .........................74
Replacing the batteries in the remote control ........75
FOXTEL iQ ............................................................ 76
Front panel ..................................................................76
Understanding the Playback Indicator .....................77
Rear view ....................................................................78
Connections to the FOXTEL iQ ....................................79
Connecting to the TV and video recorder ........... 80
Optional audio connections .................................81
Solving Problems ............................................... 82
Using the Help channel .............................................82
On-screen messages .................................................. 83
General problems ....................................................... 88
Specification ...................................................... 90
Glossary ............................................................. 91
On-screen symbols ............................................. 93
Customer Information Card ................................ 95
Before calling FOXTEL ......................................... 96
The FOXTEL Remote Control
FOXTEL
Takes you from the TV Guide (or
any FOXTEL Guide screen) to the
last channel you were watching
Takes you back to FOXTEL after
you have been using ‘AV mode’
av
Switches to ‘AV mode’, to use
your VCR, or other item connected
through the FOXTEL iQ
on demand
(box office on some models)
To order movies and events from
the FOXTEL Box Office
tv guide
Displays the FOXTEL Guide’s
programme listings
setup
Displays the Setup screen, to
alter the FOXTEL iQ’s settings
vol + and –
Changes the volume up or down
mute
Turns the sound on or off
back
Jumps back to the previous screen
rewind
Rewinds the programme
S
Puts the FOXTEL iQ into or out of
standby
active
Displays the Active menu for
FOXTEL’s range of interactive
services
planner
Displays the Personal Planner
i
Displays more information about
a programme
ch + and –
Changes channel and pages up
and down through listings in the
TV Guide and Personal Planner
arrow buttons
U, D, L, R
Moves the highlight around the
screen
select
Confirms a choice or makes a
selection
Also displays the i-search banner
help
Tunes to the Customer Care
channel or displays help
information
pause
Pause the programme or starts a
‘Live Pause’ recording
play
Plays a recorded programme
fast forward
Fast forwards the programme
stop
Stops playback of the programme
record
Records the programme
colour buttons
Use to select the matching colour
option shown on screen, or as
explained in this User Guide. Also,
the red button launches an active
service when you see the red
button on your TV screen
number buttons (0-9)
Use to change channel, enter
numbers and select on-screen
options
Important TV care information
Do not allow a still image to be displayed on your TV screen for an extended period of time. This can
cause a permanent residual image (‘burn-in’) remaining on your screen. Examples of still images
include:
- Channel logos and interactive invite icons;
- Images displayed in a 4:3, 14:9 and 16:9 mode that are different to your TV set up;
- On-screen information (ie Tickers and Active features) that are part of programmes;
- Electronic Programme Guides;
- Interactive applications.
Plasma, Rear Projection and LCD televisions are at a higher risk of burn-in. These televisions are more
prone to burn-in during the first 200 hours of use.
Always consult your television manufacturer’s manual for proper operating instructions.
This item incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
DVB is a registered trademark of the DVB Project.
Welcome to FOXTEL iQ
Thank you for choosing FOXTEL. This User Guide provides you with
instructions on how to use the FOXTEL iQ and remote control.
v The FOXTEL iQ
The FOXTEL iQ (FOXTEL’s Personal Digital Recorder) receives SD
(Standard Definition) digital information via cable or satellite,
decodes this information and sends the SD signal to the TV.
This includes all the FOXTEL services - from FOXTEL channels and the
FOXTEL Guide, to FOXTEL Box Office.
As well as this, the FOXTEL iQ allows you to record and play back
TV programmes - allowing you to timeshift your favourite shows
to a time when it is convenient for you to watch them! You can
even use the FOXTEL iQ to rewind or pause live TV - then resume
watching from the rewind or pause point and fast-forward to catch
up with live TV.
The FOXTEL iQ is intended for timeshifting your viewing and not
permanent storage or an archive. Your recordings will be lost if a
hardware fault develops in the FOXTEL iQ or smartcard or if a major
software upgrade requires a reformat of the hard disk. Recordings
cannot be transferred between multiple FOXTEL iQ units. Individual
programmes may delete once the licence period has expired. All
FOXTEL iQ functions require a current FOXTEL subscription.
The FOXTEL iQ has an internal hard disk. It also has the ability to
tune to 2 digital channels at once, which allows you to record one
digital channel while watching a different one, or while using an
Active service.
WELCOME
v Updates to the FOXTEL iQ
From time to time, the FOXTEL iQ may be updated. Updates will
usually occur automatically. You should not unplug the FOXTEL iQ
from the power point, as this may affect the installation, and the
availability of any updates which may occur.
Updates provide enhanced features and new screens may become
available. Although any new screens may look a little different
from those described in this User Guide, you will be able to use the
same techniques (e.g. highlight and select) to navigate around the
screens.
v Getting in touch with FOXTEL
If you have any questions about your new FOXTEL service please
call FOXTEL on 131 999 (7:30am - 11pm AEST).
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For your safety
The FOXTEL iQ has been manufactured to meet international safety
standards. To obtain the best results and operate the FOXTEL iQ safely it is
important that you read the safety instructions below.
If you have any doubts about the installation, operation or safety of the
FOXTEL iQ, please consult FOXTEL.
WARNING!
Contact with electrical connections can be lethal or can cause a
severe electric shock. To avoid this risk:
Never remove the top cover from the FOXTEL iQ or attempt to
open the external power supply adapter. There are no userserviceable parts inside, but there are some high-voltage live
parts.
Make sure all electrical connections are properly made.
Do not connect any equipment (FOXTEL iQ, TV, video recorder
etc.) to the power point until you have properly connected all
the other leads.
Disconnect the external power supply adapter from the power
point before you disconnect any equipment from the rear
panel of the FOXTEL iQ.
Never push anything into holes, slots or other openings in the
FOXTEL iQ case (except a FOXTEL smartcard into its proper slot).
CAUTION!
✔ To ensure a free flow of air around the FOXTEL iQ, allow at least
10cm of space above and around the FOXTEL iQ.
✔ If the FOXTEL iQ is placed with other items of audio/video equipment
in a cabinet, make sure all items have sufficient space all around
them, to allow ventilation and prevent overheating.
✘ Do not place the FOXTEL iQ in an unventilated cabinet or on top of a
unit which emits heat (e.g. a TV).
✘ Never stand the FOXTEL iQ on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not
cover any ventilation slots.
✘ Do not stack items of audio/video equipment in a crowded space.
✘ Do not use or store the FOXTEL iQ in hot, cold, damp or dusty places.
✘ Do not put anything on the FOXTEL iQ which might melt, drip or spill
into it. Never stand objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on top
of the FOXTEL iQ.
✘ Never place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on top of
the FOXTEL iQ.
✘ Do not pick up or otherwise move the FOXTEL iQ while it is connected
to the mains supply. If you want to move the FOXTEL iQ, first
disconnect it, then wait at least 30 seconds before continuing.
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Using the FOXTEL iQ
Getting started
v Switching the FOXTEL iQ on and off
Whenever you are not using the FOXTEL iQ you should put it into
standby. You should not unplug it or switch it off at the power point.
u To put the FOXTEL iQ into standby, press S on the remote
control.
The standby light on the front panel shines red.
u To take the FOXTEL iQ out of standby and switch it on, press
FOXTEL (or S again) on the remote control.
The standby light on the front panel shines green.
Note
You can also press tv guide, on demand (box office on some
models), active or planner on the remote control to take the
FOXTEL iQ out of standby.
v Changing channel
You can change the channel on the remote control by using:
u the ch + and ch - buttons;
u the number buttons (channel numbers are always three digits,
for example 108);
u the back button to remove any on-screen display, then, when
the screen is clear, press the back button again to take you to
the previous channel you were viewing; or
u one of the on-screen methods described in the following
sections.
When you change channel, a banner (the
briefly to show information about the channel. It automatically
disappears after a few moments, or you can press back to remove
it immediately.
For more information about the i-search banner, see page 11.
i-search banner
GETTING STARTED
) displays
Blocked channels
Sometimes you might change channel to a blocked channel or
programme (the screen will be black with an i-search banner asking
you to enter the PIN). This means the channel or programme has
been restricted by your Parental Control settings, so you will not be
permitted to view it simply by changing channel to it.
To unblock the channel or programme, you will need to enter your
PIN. For more information, see page 55.
v Changing the volume
u To change the volume, press vol + or vol -.
u To turn the sound on or off, press mute.
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Getting started
v What is the FOXTEL Guide?
The FOXTEL Guide helps you to experience the most out of FOXTEL. It
is an easy-to-use on-screen guide to the FOXTEL service.
All of the FOXTEL Guide features are controlled by using the FOXTEL
remote control. The FOXTEL Guide allows you to:
u watch programmes and at the same time find out what is
showing on other channels;
u see on-screen TV programme listings seven days ahead via the
TV guide;
u see start and end times of each programme;
u see classification ratings of each programme;
u choose an interactive programme when scheduled;
u order FOXTEL Box Office movies, sports and events;
u set reminders for future programmes using the Personal
Planner;
u set the FOXTEL iQ to record programmes on now or showing in
the future;
u watch programmes you have recorded;
u access a range of Active Services;
u search TV programme listings (via Search Programmes area);
u change settings on the FOXTEL iQ, including the Parental
Control settings, to make sure the FOXTEL iQ works how you
want it to.
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Getting started
v Using the FOXTEL remote control with the
FOXTEL Guide
Whichever section of the FOXTEL Guide you are looking at, you
always use the remote control in the same way.
u To display any section of the FOXTEL Guide, press the
corresponding button on the remote control, for example, to
display ON DEMAND, press on demand (box office on some
models).
u Use the arrows to move the highlight around the screen,
then to choose the highlighted item, press select.
u On many of the FOXTEL Guide screens, you use the colour
buttons to choose options or change the display. When a
colour button is displayed next to an option, press the same
colour button on the FOXTEL Remote Control to choose that
option.
u Press the number buttons to enter numbers on the screen.
You can also use the number buttons as a short-cut,
whenever a numbered list is shown.
u You can use the number buttons to write the letters and
symbols marked on the buttons onto the screen. Press the
button once for the first letter, and again for the next letter,
until the letter you want is displayed (similar to sending text
messages with your mobile phone).
GETTING STARTED
u To see information about a highlighted programme, press
u To remove any screen and go back to the previous FOXTEL
channel or screen, press back.
u When full screens of listings are displayed, you can press ch +
and ch - to ‘page up’ and ‘page down’ a full screen of listings.
u To return to watching digital television, press FOXTEL.
i
.
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Getting started
v Using the FOXTEL remote control to record and
watch programmes
The buttons on the FOXTEL remote control that you use to record and
watch programmes are towards the centre of the remote control
and are described below. These buttons can be used in the same
way in various places, for example, you can press R to record while
you are watching TV, or when a programme is highlighted in the TV
Guide, Box Office or Personal Planner. The full range of possibilities
with these buttons are described throughout this User Guide.
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u To record a programme, press R.
u To rewind a programme, press rewind ( ).
u To pause a programme or start a ‘Live Pause’ recording, press
pause ( ).
u To play a recorded programme, or restart a paused programme,
press play ( ).
u To fast forward a recorded programme, press fast forward ( ).
u To stop playback of a programme, press stop ( ).
Using the FOXTEL iQ
Getting started
v Using the i-search banner
You can display the i-search banner to find out:
u what is showing on any channel, now and later on;
u more about a programme you are interested in.
You can then use the i-search banner to:
u tune to a programme you want to watch;
u record the programme you are watching, or a programme on
a different channel;
u set a reminder for a future programme;
u set the FOXTEL iQ to record a future programme.
While the i-search banner is displayed, you can continue to watch
the current channel.
Displaying the i-search banner
u To display the i-search banner, press i (or select).
GETTING STARTED
u To see the programmes showing on different channels, press
U or D to scroll through the channels.
u To see what programmes are on at different times, for up
to the next six hours, on the channel listed in the i-search
banner, press L or R to scroll through the times.
u To display the i-box, to show extra information about the
current or next programme on any channel (see page 13), press
i again.
u To remove the i-search banner without changing channel,
press back, or wait a few moments - it disappears
automatically.
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Getting started
Watching a programme
If you see a programme in the i-search banner you want to watch,
press select.
If the programme is on now, the FOXTEL iQ tunes to it
automatically; if it is on at a later time, a reminder will be set.
Instantly recording a programme
If you see a programme in the i-search banner that you want to
record, press R to record it.
If the programme is on now, the FOXTEL iQ starts recording
instantly. If it is on at a later time, the FOXTEL iQ will record the
programme when it starts.
The Record symbol (see right) displays on the i-search banner, next
to the programme, to show you the programme is selected for
recording. The programme is also added to the Personal Planner
(see page 31).
For more information about recording programmes and using the
Personal Planner, see ‘Personal Planner’ on page 31 and ‘Recording
programmes’ on page 43.
Record symbol
Note
If you are using Instant Rewind (see page 17) when you press R, the
recording will start from the earliest point in the programme that
you could rewind to. Depending on your settings, this may be up to
60 minutes before live TV.
Setting a reminder
If you see a programme in the i-search banner that you want to
watch, but it is on at a later time, press select.
The FOXTEL iQ sets a reminder for you. This means, the programme
is added to the Personal Planner (see page 31) and the Reminder
symbol (see right) displays on the i-search banner, next to the
programme, to show you the programme has been added to the
Personal Planner.
When the programme is about to start, a reminder message
displays to let you know.
Reminder symbol
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Getting started
v Displaying the i-box
While the i-search banner is displayed, you can view the i-box, which
gives extra information about the programme listed in the i-search
banner.
u While the i-search banner is displayed (see page 11), to view the
i-box, press i.
GETTING STARTED
The i-box includes a programme synopsis (summary) and codes and
symbols which provide you with additional information about the
programme. These are explained below and on page 14.
u To remove the i-box, press i again.
What are Closed Captions?
Closed Captions are a transcription of the audio soundtrack, displayed
on-screen. If Closed Captions are available you can choose whether you
wish to see them or not - (see page 52 or page 69). The Closed Captions
symbol (see page 14) displays on the i-search banner and i-box when
Closed Captions are available.
Codes and symbols in the programme information
screens
The i-box may include symbols and codes giving particular information
about programmes.
The list on page 14 provides an explanation of these symbols and codes.
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Getting started
Symbols: Explanation:
The start and finish times of the programme.
Classification symbol (see below for classification codes).
The programme is shown in widescreen format.
Closed Captions are available for this programme. (For
more information about Closed Captions, see pages 44
and 58.)
Subtitles are available for this programme.
Dolby Digital 5.1 or Dolby Surround. If your TV has Dolby
Digital decoding capabilities, you will experience enhanced
sound on this programme.
Shows that a reminder has been set for the programme.
Shows that the programme has been selected for
recording.
Classification codes
P
C
G
PG
M
MA
AV
R
–
Consumer advice codes
a
d
h
l
m
n
s
v
Suitable for pre-school children.
Suitable for children.
General, suitable for all audiences.
Parental guidance is recommended as to the suitability of
the programme for children under 15.
Recommended for viewers aged 15 years or over.
Suitable only for viewers aged 15 or over - children under
15 are not permitted to watch MA programmes unless in
the company of a parent or adult guardian.
Suitable for adult viewers only - violent content.
Suitable only for adult viewers aged 18 and over.
Not classified.
Adult themes
Drugs
Horror
Strong language
Medical procedures
Nudity
Sexual scenes
Violence
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Getting started
v Using Live Pause
u While you are watching a TV programme, you can pause it at
any moment you want - just press pause on the FOXTEL remote
control.
The TV picture and sound ‘freeze’, and the FOXTEL iQ starts recording
the programme.
u When you want to continue watching the programme from the
Live Pause point, press pause again, or press play.
When in Live Pause the Live Pause symbol displays on-screen (see
right). The number shows the number of minutes you are ‘behind’
the actual live TV programmes.
While you are watching the Live Pause recording, you can use pause,
play, fast forward and rewind to move through the recording.
Symbols display on your TV screen to show you what is happening
(see page 93), and the lights on the playback indicator light up (see
page 77). If you rewind back to the start of the recording, the picture
freezes. If you fast forward to the end of the recording, the FOXTEL iQ
takes you back to normal TV viewing.
While you are watching the Live Pause recording, the FOXTEL iQ
continues recording the programme until it finishes. However, you can
press FOXTEL at any point to stop Live Pause and resume normal TV
viewing. When you stop Live Pause, the recording is deleted.
If you change channel, or launch an interactive application this will
also stop and delete the Live Pause.
GETTING STARTED
Live Pause
Playback symbol
Note
When you use Live Pause the FOXTEL iQ caches the programme,
is not added to the Personal Planner.
normal TV, or launch an interactive application, the Live Pause cache is
deleted. To record the programme to the Personal Planner, to watch it
in the future, press the record button (see page 38).
This means, once you return to
but it
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Getting started
Using other FOXTEL Guide features while you are using Live
Pause
While you are using Live Pause, you can use the i-search banner
(see page 11) to find out what is showing now and later.
While you are using Live Pause, you cannot use TV Guide, Box
Office, Active or the Personal Planner. If you want to use these you
must stop (exit) Live Pause.
If you select one of these options while you are using Live Pause, a
message displays.
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u To continue Live Pause, press back.
u To stop Live Pause (and delete your Live Pause recording)
press select. The screen for TV Guide, On Demand, Active or
the Personal Planner displays.
Using the FOXTEL iQ
Getting started
v Using Instant Rewind
If the Instant Rewind feature is switched on (see page 63 to page
65), at any moment while you are watching TV, you can rewind the
programme you are watching to catch something you missed.
u To start Instant Rewind, press rewind on the FOXTEL remote
control. Depending on your settings, you can rewind up to 60
minutes before live TV. You can increase the rewind speed
by pressing rewind again. (To slow down the rewind speed,
press fast forward.)
u When you reach the point you want to watch from, press
play. A symbol briefly displays on-screen (see right). The
number shows the number of minutes you are ‘behind’ the
actual live TV programmes.
You can continue watching the entire programme from that point -
the FOXTEL iQ will continue recording until the end of the
programme. Or you can press fast forward to catch up with
normal TV again.
While you are watching an Instant Rewind recording, symbols
display on your TV screen to show you what is happening (see
page 93), and the lights on the playback indicator light up (see page
77).
You can press FOXTEL at any point to stop Instant Rewind and
resume normal TV viewing. When you stop Instant Rewind, the
recording is deleted.
If you change channel, or select TV Guide, On Demand, Active or
the Personal Planner, this will also stop and delete Instant Rewind.
Closed Captions are not available whilst you are using Instant
Rewind.
GETTING STARTED
Instant Rewind
Playback symbol
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FOXTEL Guide
v TV Guide
The TV Guide provides you with a listing of all programmes
available on all channels for the next seven days, making it easy to
find the programmes you want to watch.
u To see the TV Guide, press tv guide on the FOXTEL remote
control.
TV listings are displayed as follows:
u All Channels - all programmes on all channels for today and
the week ahead, listed by channel number.
u Channels 9, 7,10, ABC, SBS - Open Broadcaster channels.
u Entertainment, Movies, Sport, News & Documentaries,
Kids & Family, Music & Radio and Special Interest programmes for the next seven days, in the channel genres
shown, listed by channel number.
u Search Programmes - search programmes by time, A-Z, and
Closed Captions.
u iSuggest (accessed by the green button) – allows access to
an interactive application.
u My Favourites (accessed by the yellow button) – provides
you with a grid of your favourite channels (to set up your
favourites see page 73)
Note
Occasionally, for example if you are recording two programmes at
the same time, you will be able to view only two days listings in
the tv guide.
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FOXTEL Guide
Finding a programme
There are a number of ways to search for a programme. You can
search by full listings, channel genre by channel, or programme
genre by time, A-Z, and Closed Captions.
Searching by All Channels
To choose a programme from the full listings, press tv guide on
the FOXTEL remote control, highlight ‘All Channels’ then press
select. The All Channels screen displays.
FOXTEL GUIDE
The start times and the day are shown at the top of the listings.
u To see what programmes are on at different times, press
L or R.
u To move through the list of channels, press U or D.
u You can use the ch + and ch – on the remote control to see
the previous or next section of the channel listing.
u Use the yellow (+24 hours) and blue (-24 hours) buttons on
the remote control to move forward and backwards by 24
hours through the listings.
u Use the red button on the remote control to access the video
view (displays the last viewed channel in the top right hand
corner). If the red button is pressed again it will remove the
video view and return to a full page of listings (see page 62 for
default settings).
u Use the green button on your remote control to access
Channel View (displays a single channel’s listings vertically).
Press L or R to scroll through the channels.
u To display the i-box (see page 13), press i.
u To remove the All Channels listing, press back or FOXTEL.
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FOXTEL Guide
Searching by Channel Genre
If you know what type of channel you want to watch, you can
search by channel genre, such as Sport.
u To choose a programme by channel genre, press tv guide,
highlight a channel genre then press select. The listings
screen for that channel genre displays.
You use this screen in the same way as the All Channels screen.
Search Programmes
Programmes can be searched by programme genre sorted by time
or A-Z, programmes can also be searched by Closed Caption.
u To access this area, press tv guide, highlight ‘Search
Programmes’ and than press select.
The Search Programmes screen displays.
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Programmes by Time
If you want to see a list of all the programmes showing at a
particular time, you can search in programmes by time.
u To choose a programme by time, press tv guide, highlight
‘Programmes By Time’ and then press select.
The Programmes By Time screen displays.
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FOXTEL Guide
Highlight one of the programme genres listed, then press select.
The listings screen for that programme genre displays, with the
programmes listed in the order they are showing.
FOXTEL GUIDE
u To move through the list of programmes, press U or D.
u On some screens you can choose to view by sub-genre.
Press a colour button (shown at the bottom of the screen) to
choose the sub-genre you want.
u Different sub-genres may be available. Press L or R to view
all the available sub-genres.
Programmes A-Z
u To choose a programme sorted by title, highlight ‘Programmes
A-Z’ then press select.
The Programmes A-Z screen displays.
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u Highlight one of the genres listed, then press select.
The listings screen for that programme genre displays, with the
programmes listed by title then showing time.
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To search using Programmes by A-Z, use the remote to enter in the
first letter of the programme you are looking for.
u To jump to a letter use the FOXTEL remote number buttons
to enter the first letter of the programme; for example press
the 3 button to jump to programmes starting with ‘d’ or press
the 5 button three times to jump to programmes starting with ‘l’.
u To move through the list of programmes, press U or D.
u You can choose to view by sub-genre. Press a colour button
(shown at the bottom of the screen) to choose the sub-genre
you want.
u Different sub-genres may be available. Press L or R to view
all the available sub-genres.
u Use ch + and ch - to page through the list.
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FOXTEL Guide
Note
A programme may not be listed under the first word of the title if
the first word is “The” or “A”. If the first word of a programme title
is “The” or “A”, try searching the listings using the second word. For
example, to find “The Matrix” search under “M”.
Programmes By Closed Caption
If you want to see a list of all closed captioned and subtitled
programmes, showing at a particular time, you can search by
closed caption.
FOXTEL GUIDE
u Highlight one of the genres listed, then press select.
The listings screen for that genre displays, with the programmes
listed in the order they are showing.
u To move through the list of programmes, press U or D.
u Use ch + and ch - to page through the list.
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Channel View
If you want to search for programmes one channel at time, you can
search in Channel View.
u To choose a programme by channel view, highlight ‘Channel
View’ then press select (or press the green button within
listings grid).
The Channel View screen appears.
u Listings for a single channel appear vertically. Press L or R to
scroll through the channels.
u To move through the list of programmes press U or D.
u Enter the channel number using the remote control number
buttons to display that channel’s listings.
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FOXTEL Guide
v Favourites
If you want to see a listings grid of your favourite channels press
the yellow button on your remote control.
If you have setup your favourite channels (see page 73) the screen
shown below will appear with all your favourite channels listed.
Maximum number of favourites is 50.
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Choosing a programme to watch or set a reminder
u When you see a programme you want to watch, highlight it
then press select.
If the programme is on now, the FOXTEL iQ tunes to it immediately.
If the programme is on later, the FOXTEL iQ sets a reminder for you.
The Personal Planner displays, showing the programme you have just
added, together with a reminder symbol next to it (see right).
For more information about the Personal Planner, see page 31.
Choosing a programme to record
u When you see a programme from anywhere in the FOXTEL
Guide you want to record, highlight it then press R.
If the programme is on now, the FOXTEL iQ starts recording instantly.
If it is on at a later time, the FOXTEL iQ will record the programme
when it starts.
The Personal Planner displays, showing the programme you have
just added, together with a record symbol next to it (see right). For
more information about the Personal Planner, see page 31. For more
information about recording programmes, see page 38.
u To return to the TV Guide from the Personal Planner, press back.
Reminder symbol
Record symbol
Notes
Some programmes may be ‘FOXTEL Box Office’ programmes, which
means you need to purchase the programme before you can watch
or record it. If this is the case, you will see a message with the
programme details and purchase price. For more information, see
page 29.
If you choose a programme that is on a channel to which you do not
currently subscribe, a message will display to explain how you can
include the channel in your subscription.
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ON DEMAND
v ON DEMAND
The ON DEMAND menu contains ON DEMAND, FOXTEL BOX Office,
Main Event and Adult titles. FOXTEL FIRST provides a selection of
programmes across the FOXTEL platform. FOXTEL BOX OFFICE RECENT
contains PPV On Demand titles, which are available for instant
viewing from the comfort of your own home. FOXTEL BOX OFFICE
NEW is the standard definition pay per view movie service that lets
you order movies from the comfort of your own home.
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FOXTEL FIRST Service
The FOXTEL FIRST service has a mix of titles provided by channels at
no additional cost to showcase their programming.
u To look at the FOXTEL First screen, highlight ‘FOXTEL First’ in
the ON DEMAND menu and press select.
ON DEMAND
FOXTEL BOX OFFICE NEW
To look at the ‘FOXTEL BOX OFFICE NEW’ screen press on demand
then highlight ‘FOXTEL Box Office New’ and press select.
u Now Showing - movies on now or starting within the next
three hours;
u Session Times - movies showing over the next three days;
u New Releases - the latest movies available on FOXTEL Box
Office;
u Movies A - Z - movies listed in alphabetical order.
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FOXTEL BOX OFFICE RECENT
You can order FOXTEL Box Office titles in FOXTEL BOX OFFICE RECENT
to watch as follows:
u From the FOXTEL BOX OFFICE RECENT screen, use U or D to
highlight the programme.
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ON DEMAND
Main Event and Adult
In addition to the movies available in FOXTEL BOX OFFICE NEW, you
can order order events and adult programmes from the ON DEMAND
menu:
u Main Event - box office events such as concerts or sports
events;
u Adult - Adults Only Select programmes.
Purchasing a FOXTEL Box Office title
You can order a FOXTEL Box Office title to watch or record as follows:
1. From the FOXTEL Box Office screen, choose a FOXTEL Box Office
listings screen, (highlight your choice then press select).
2. Use the arrows to highlight a title.
3. If you want to display the i-box (see page 13), press i. To
remove the i-box, press back.
4. If you want to watch the programme, press select. (If the
programme is starting later, the FOXTEL iQ will set a reminder
for it.)
If you want to record the programme, press R.
Information about the FOXTEL Box Office title you have selected will
then be displayed, including the start time, channel and purchase
price.
5. If there is more than one start time available, use the arrows
to select the start time you want, then press select.
(If you wish to choose a different programme, press back to
view more choices, then choose a different programme and
press select.)
6. When you have decided on your programme and start time, to
continue with the purchase, press select.
If you have used Parental Control (see page 55) to set viewing or
purchase restrictions, you may need to enter your PIN.
7. If you need to enter your PIN, use the number buttons to
enter it.
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Watching a FOXTEL Box Office title
If you pressed select, and the FOXTEL Box Office title is about to
start, the FOXTEL iQ tunes to it.
If the programme is on at a later time, it is added to the Personal
Planner. A reminder will appear when the programme is about to
start.
u Press select to watch the programme. (If you prefer, you
can press R to record the programme instead - see the next
section.)
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Recording a FOXTEL Box Office title
If you pressed R, and the FOXTEL Box Office title is about to start,
the FOXTEL iQ starts recording.
If the programme is on at a later time, it is added to the Personal
Planner. The FOXTEL iQ then records it at the chosen time.
For full information about recording programmes, see page 38.
Watching recordings of FOXTEL Box Office titles
If you have recorded a FOXTEL Box Office title, but not yet watched
it, the title remains in the Personal Planner for a fixed amount of
time before it is deleted. Some programmes may remain in the
Personal Planner for up to seven days if you do not view them.
Note
If you do not watch a FOXTEL Box office programme, the FOXTEL iQ
will automatically delete the recorded programme at the specified
time.
You will be charged for the programme when you begin playing
back the recording. Once you start playing a FOXTEL Box Office
recording, you will have a period of time in which you can watch it
as many times as you like, at no extra charge. You may be allowed
to play a FOXTEL Box Office movie for 24 hours. When this time
period is up, the FOXTEL iQ will automatically delete the recording.
The amount of time you have left to watch, or begin watching a
recording is shown on the programme’s i-box.
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Notes
As an alternative to using the Box Office listings, you can use the
TV Guide (see page 18) or i-search banner (see page 11) to choose a
FOXTEL Box Office title. Press select to choose the programme and
then follow the instructions above starting from
step 3.
To order FOXTEL Box Office titles, the FOXTEL iQ must be connected
to your telephone line. This will have occurred as part of the FOXTEL
installation process.
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