ReplayTV RTV4040, RTV4080, RTV4160, RTV4320 User Manual
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© 2001 SONICblue Incorporated. All rights reserved.
ReplayTV, ReplayTV Service, ReplayZones, QuickSkip, AutoSkip, Show Organi zer and ReplayTV. Some televisions have allthe fun. are trademarksof
ReplayTV, Inc., a subsidiary of SONICblue Incorporated.SONICblue is a trademarkof SONICblue Incorporated. All other product or brand names as they
appear are trademarksor registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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the Company, 2841 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Further, this document may not be disseminated(or otherwise made available) using telecommunications lines or frequencies except in a Limited Access Environmentand only to personsauthorizedby the Company to receive and use this document
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each user t o enter a unique password in order to access the network) t hat can reasonablybe expectedto preventaccess to the document by persons other than
authorized users. In addition the training and instructional proceduresdescribedin this document are confidential and proprietary intelligenceof the Company
and may not be copied or used except as permitted by the Company. Any unauthorizedor otherwise improperuse of this document or any of its material by any
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It is the intent of SONICblue that this product be used in full compliance with the copyrightlaws of the United States. It is your responsibility to comply with
such laws. Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs or providing copies of such programs to others may, in certain circumstances, violate
copyrightlaw and prior permission from copyright owners may be required for certain public performances and certain commercial uses.
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The lightning flash with arrowheadsymbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’senclosurethat may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence ofimportant operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
IMPORTANT: It is the intent of ReplayTV, Inc. that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States. Record-
ing of copyrighted television programs may violate copyright law and prior permission from copyrightowners may be required for certain public performances
and certain commercial uses.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM I NSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATVsystem installer’sattentionto section820-40 of the NEC which pro-
videsguidelinesforpropergroundingand, in particular,specifiesthatthe cable ground shall be connectedto the groundingsystemof the building,as close to the
pointof cable entry as practical.
IMPORTANT: Carefully read and follow all the “Important Safety Information” beginning on page ii before proceeding further .
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Important Safety Information
Please read all these instructions regarding ReplayTVand retain for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on ReplayTV.
Read instructions. All the safety and operatinginstructions should be read before the product is operated.
Retaininstructions.The safety and operating instructionsshould be retained for future reference.
Heed war n ings. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered t o.
Followinstructions. All operatingand use instructions should be followed.
Cleaning.Unplugthis product from the wall outlet beforecleaning.Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosolcleaners.Use a cloth dampened with w ater for cleaning.
Attachments. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufactureras they may cause hazards.
Water and moisture. Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimmingpool, and the like. Do not expose the product to rain or inclement conditions.
Accessories. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
seriousdamage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold wi th the product. Any mounting
of the product should f ollow the manufacturer’s instructions,and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
Moving a product-and-cart combination. A product-and-cartcombinationshould be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the product-and-cart combination to overturn.
Ventilation.Slots and openings in the cabinetare provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the productand to protect it from
overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placingthe product on a bed, sofa, rug,
or other similar surface. This productshould not be placed in a built-in installationsuch as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’sinstructions have been adheredto.
Power sources. This product s hould be operatedonly from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.
Groundingor polarization CAUTION: This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into t he power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversingthe plug. If the
plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarizedplug.
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Power-cord protection.Rout power cords so they are not likely to be walked on, rolledover,or pinched by items placed upon or against them,or otherwise subject to abuse, paying particularattentionto cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,and the point where they exit from the product. Do not damage thepower
cord. Damage to the power cord may cause a fire or shock hazard. When unplugging the power cord, hold it by the plug and remove it carefully.
Outdoorantennagrounding.If an outside antenna or cable systemis connected to the product, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some protectionagainst voltage surges and built-up staticcharges.
Article810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 1984, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, locationof antenna-discharge unit, connectionto grounding electrodes,andrequirements for the grounding
electrode.
Lightning. For a dded protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattendedand unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
Power lines. An outside antenna system should not be locatedin the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or powercircuits,or where it can fall into such power linesor circuits.When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be t aken to keep from touching such power lines or circuitsas contact with them might be fatal.
Overloading.Do not overload wall outlets,extensioncords, and integralconveniencereceptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electricshock.
Objectandliquidentry. Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-outparts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Servicing.Do not attemptto service this productyourselfas opening or removingcoversmay expose you to dangerousvoltageor other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Damagerequiring service. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
1. When the power-supplycord or plug is damaged.
2. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
3. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
4. If the product does not operate normallyby followingthe operating instructions. Adjust only those controls t hat are covered by the operating instructions.An i mproper adjustmentof other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technicianto restore the
product to its normal operation.
5. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
6. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this i ndicates a need for service.
Replacement parts. When replacement parts are required, be sure the servicetechnicianhas used replacementparts specified by the manufacturer or parts that
have the same characteristicsas the original part. Unauthorized substitutionsmay result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
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Safetycheck. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technicianto perform safety checks to determine that the product is in
proper operating condition.
Heat. The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat
as well as direct sunlight. If the product experiencessudden changes in temperature, moisture may form inside the product.
Do not place heavy objects on ReplayTV. Heavy objects placed on ReplayTV may cause damage.
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ReplayTV Limited Warranty and Software License
Note: For your convenience, SONICblue has established a frequentlyasked questionssectionat: http://www.replaytv.com. For service assistanceor resolutionof
a service problem, productinformationor operation help, please contact the SONICblue Customer Care Department:
By phone: 1-800-933-5899
By em ail: techsupport@replaytv.com
1. Warranty. SONICblue Incorporated(“SONICblue”)warrants your 4000 series ReplayTV (the “ReplayTV”) and any includedReplayTVaccessories)against
defects in material or workmanship as follows:
LABOR: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase (“Warranty Period”), if the ReplayTV is determinedto be defective, SONICblue will repair or
replacethe unit, at its option,at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any ReplayTV authorized service facility. After the Warranty Period, the customer must
pay for all labor charges.
PARTS: In addition, during the WarrantyPeriod, SONICblue will supply, at no charge, a new or rebuilt ReplayTV units in exchange for a defective units. After
the WarrantyPeriod,parts are available from SONICblue authorized service facilities or a ReplayTV Service Center at your expense.
In addition,your ReplayTV carries a 30-daysatisfaction guarantee. It may be returned within 30 days of purchasefor a fullrefund(minus any shipping charges).
Your ReplayTV must be returned in warranty condition with all original accessoriesincluded, in order to receive a refund.
2. WarrantyService.Toobtain warranty service, you must first obtain an RMA number (Return Merchandise Authorization) from a Technical Support Representative at SONICblue. A Technical Support Representative may be reached at (800) 933-5899. Once an RM A number is obtained,your ReplayTV must be
shippedfreight prepaid,in either its original packaging or packaging affordingan equal degree of protection, to the ReplayTV authorizeddistribution facility.In
order to receive an advance replacement ReplayTV, the customer must furnish a valid credit card number and expiration date. Otherwise, a replacement
ReplayTV will be shipped upon receipt of the defectiveunit.
In addition, all accessories must be returned with the defectiveReplayTV. A new or factory refurbishedset of accessorieswill be f urnished with the replacement
ReplayTV. Failure to return any of the accessory items could result in a delay in receiving the replacementReplayTV, and/or resultin an invoice for themissing
accessories.
Important: When callingfor an RMA number,pleasebe prepared to answersome basic troubleshooting/setup related questions. It is helpful for you to call when
you are in front of your ReplayTV so that you can respond to operational instructionsfrom a ReplayTV Technical Support Representative.
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3. Scope of and Limitation on Warranty.Thiswarrantydoes not cover customerinstruction, installation,set up adjustments or signal receptionproblems.This
warrantydoes not cover cosmeticdamage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercialuse, or modificationof, or to any part of your
ReplayTV. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply,or attempted repair byanyone other than a facility authorized by SONICblue t o service your ReplayTV. This warrantydoes not cover consumables (such as fuses and batteries). This warrantyis valid only in the United States and is non-transferable.This warranty is invalidif the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from the
ReplayTV.
REPAI R OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTYIS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SONI Cblue SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON
THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitationsor exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
4. Software License. IMPORTANT -- READ CAREFULLY: By pressing “PLAY” and accepting to continue with the setup process to begin using the software
in your ReplayTV, you agree to be bound by this agreement, including the terms that apply to the software license. If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement, you may promptlyreturn your ReplayTV to the point of purchase for a refund of your purchase price, or you m ay contact SONICblue for instructions on
where to ship the ReplayTV, at SONICblue's cost, for a full refund of the purchase price after inspection.
5. Software License Grant; Restrictions.Subjectto the terms of thisagreement,SONICbluegrantsyou a non-exclusivelicense, without the right to sublicense,
to use all software included with the ReplayTV or subsequently provided to you, and related documentation (together,“Software”) solely for your internal, noncommercialuse and solely in connection with your use of the ReplayTV and access to the ReplayTV Service (“RTVS”). The license m ay only be transferred
with the transfer of the ReplayTV on which SONICblue has installed the software and any transferee will be subject to the terms and conditions of this license.
You acknowledge and agree that SONICblue may periodicallyupdate, modify or enhance t he Software remotely t hrough the RTVS, and that any registrati onor
other information provided by you may be used or disclosed by SONICblue pursuant to the terms of SONICblue's ReplayTV Privacy Policy, as that policy may
be modified by SONICblue from time to time. Youfurtheragree that: (a) if you use of the Software or the ReplayTV with any third party service that is competitivewith the RTVS,your product warranty under thisagreementwill terminate; (b) you will not to attemptto modify,enhance, disassemble,decompile,reverse
engineeror otherwiseattemptto gain access to the source code to the Software;and (c) you will not attempt to remove or unbundle the Software from the
ReplayTV.
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6. Ownership. SONICblue and its licensors own and retain all proprietary rights, including all patent, copyright, trade secret, trademark and other intellectual
propertyrights, in and to the Software and any corrections, bug fixes, enhancements, updates or other modifications to the Software. Youacknowledgethatthe
licensegranted under this agreement does not provide you with title to or ownership of t he Software, but only a right of limited use under the terms and conditionsofthisagreement.
7. Limitationof Liability.THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE AND THE PRODUCT REMAINS
WITH YOU. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMI TTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SONICBLUE AND ITS SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS WILLNOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION,LOSS OF I NFORMATION OR DATA, OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OF O R INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR THE RTVS, EVEN IF SONICBLUE OR ITS SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATI ON OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTALDAMAGES, THE
ABOVE LIM ITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
8. Terminationof Software License.The licenses for the Software granted under this agreement shall terminate automatically if you fail to comply with the
limitations describedin this agreement.No notice will be requiredfrom SONICblue to effectuate such termination. On termination of the licenses, SONICblue
may erase or destroy all copies of t he Software on your ReplayTV and you a greed to destroy all accompanying documentation. The obligations (other than the
license)of SONICblue and you in this agreementshall survive t ermination of this agreement.Nothing in this Section 9 shall limit any other remedies that SONICblue may have for your breach of this agreement.
9. Export Controls; Government Restricted Rights. Youacknowledgeand agree that none of the Software or underlying information or technology may be
downloadedorotherwiseexportedorre-exported(i)into (or to a national or resident of) Angola,Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, Syria,or any other
country to which the U.S. has embargoed goods; or anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U.S. Commerce
Department's Tableof Denial Orders. By using the Software,you representand warrant that you are not a nationalor resident of any such country or on anysuch
list.
The Software is a commercial product, developed at private expense,and provided with restricted rights. Use, reproduction,release,modification or disclosure
of the Software, or any part thereof, including technicaldata,by the Governmentisrestrictedinaccordancewith FederalAcquisitionRegulation (“FAR”)12.212
for civilian agencies and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (“DFARS”)227.7202for m ilitary agencies.
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10. Miscellaneous.This agreement shall in all respects be governed by the laws of the State of California without reference to i ts principles of conflicts of laws.
The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sales of Goods shall not apply to this agreement. You hereby agree that all disputes arising
out of this agreement shallbe subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of and venue in the federal and state courts within Santa Clara County, California, and you
hereby consent to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction and venue of these courts.
If any of the provisions of this agreement are held to be invalid under any applicablestatute or rule of law, they are, to that extent, deemed omitted. Thewaiver
of any breach or default, or any delay in exercising any rights shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach or default. This agreement constitutes the
completeandexclusiveagreementbetween you and SONICbluewith respect to the subjectmatterhereof,and supersedesall prior oral or written understandings,
communications or agreements. This agreement may not be modified except in writing duly signed by an authorized representative of SONICblue.
This product incorporatescopyrightprotection technology that is protectedby m ethod claims of certain U.S. patents and otherintellectualpropertyrightsowned
by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorizedby Macrovision Corporation, and is
intendedfor home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly isprohibited.
Macrovision U.S. patent nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098 and 4,907,093.
CommercialAdvance patent nos. 5,333,091; 5,692,093 and 5,696,866. Other patents pending.
is a registered trademark of SRT, Inc. A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises,Inc.
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Privacy Policy
Your Privacy is Important t o us
Personaltelevision and digital video recording are radically improving the way you watch TV. Youare now i n charge of your own television viewing experience.
Along with that, we want you to know how importantyour privacy is to us.
At SONICblue™, we believe privacyis a right, not a privilege. In other words,you should expect us to protect your privacy,andyou should never have to worry
aboutit. Webelievethat a strictand clear-cutprivacypolicyis a key ingredientin growing our company and the personaltelevisionindustry. This PrivacyPolicy
is our pledge to safeguard your privacy while providingyou with the best television viewing experiencepossible.
This is our Privacy Credo:
1. We see your privacy as a right and not just a privilege.
2. We respect your privacyand are committed to maintaining the privacy of your personal information.
3. We will tell you what information we collect about you and how we use that information.
4. We will give you a choice as to how your personal information will be used.
Sourcesof Information
Tobest understand this Privacy Policy,please keep in mind that we gather information from three different sources:
1. www.replaytv.com Web site.
2. Digitalvideo recorders featuring the ReplayTV Service™. These recorders are sold under brand names like Panasonic and also under the ReplayTV
brand. All of these recordersfeatureour ReplayTV Service.
3. Telephone. You may call us and provide us with information.
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Types of Information
It is important to know that we collect different types of information. Weuse each in a differentway, as explained below in t he Q&A section of our PrivacyPolicy. The terms defined below are used throughout our Privacy Policy:
1. “Personall y Identifiable Information” is privatedata about you as an individual. Examples of this data would be your name, address, telephonenumber,email address, and other personal informationthat identifies you as you. We call this “Personal I nformation” for short.
2. “AnonymousInformat ion” i s informationabouthow you use our Web site and ReplayTV Service without connecting it to your name, address, or other
PersonalInformation.For example, AnonymousInformationmay describe how many people viewed a particular page on our Web site or how many
people recorded the program “Friends” on their ReplayTV digital video recorders, without connectingthat Information to the identities of those people.
3. "Technical Status Data" can be classifiedeither as error events and maintenance status events.
PrivacyPolicyQ&A
Q: What information does SONICblue collect from www.replaytv.comWebsite?
A: When you visit certain areas of www.replaytv.com, we may ask you to registerby providing Personal Information. For example, if you buy a product, enter a
contest, or subscribe to a mailing list from our site, we will ask you for certain Personal Information in connection with that transaction.
We also collect Anonymous Information from the Web site, includingwhich pages you look at and other similar data. As do most Websites, www.replaytv.com
uses “cookies.” A cookie is a small data file that a Web site can send to your browser t o be stored automatically on your computer. Cookies are commonly used
to track your visits to a site so you don't have to log in on every page and to analyze how you use the site. This allows Web site operators to serve you better.
When you register your ReplayTVunit at www.replaytv.com, we collect PersonalInformation.Our practicesregardingthe collection and use of this information
are described below in the sections about your digital video recorder usage.
Q: How does SONICblue use the information it collects from the www.replaytv .com Web site?
A: We may use PersonalInformationcollectedthrough the Web site to complete a transaction you request. If you purchase a ReplayTV product, the Personal
Information collected for that transactionwill be used to fill your order,get the product to you and bill you correctly. SONICblue may also use your mailing
address,telephone number or email address to alert you to special offers, updated information and new services. If you don't want SONICblue to contact you,
you may opt-out as discussed in the next question and answer below.
AnonymousInformationcollect ed through our Web site i s used for maintenance,monitoringand marketinguses, but Anonymous Information will not be linked
to you without your permission.
Q: What choices do I have regarding the collection and use of information from the www .replaytv.com Web site?
A: When you submit Personal Information at our Web site, you can opt-out of receivinginformationfrom SONICblue about ReplayTV and related products,
promotions, and services. Youmay also set your Internet browser to reject cookies to limit the collectionof Anonymous Informationfrom our Web site, but this
mayaffectyourabilitytousesomepartsofourWebsite.
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Q: What informationdoes SONICblue collect about my digital video recorder use?
A: When you purchase a ReplayTV digitalvideo recorder,we ask you to register the product so we can provide you with the best possible service. You may register online at the www.replaytv.com Web site or by telephone. During registration, we ask you for Personal Information,including your name, address, phone
number,email address, and the serial number of your ReplayTV digital video recorder.
The ReplayTV digital video recorder is connected to your television and an Ethernet connection. During system setup and registration, we learn about how you
have connected your ReplayTV digital video recorderto your entertainment system and the programming signal sources available to you (antenna,cable, and/or
satellite). We also learn about where youare located, anduse this information to determine what television channelsand schedule are available to you. Each day,
the ReplayTV digital video recorder contacts SONICblue to download a current TV schedule for you.
Once your ReplayTV digital videorecorder is set up and registered,it collects certain Anonymous ViewingData, such as which programs you record,which featuresyou use, and other similar data about your use of the ReplayTV Service. If otherpeople in your household use your ReplayTV recorder, Anonymous Viewing Data will also be collected as a result of their use of the unit. The ReplayTV digital video recorder stores this Anonymous Viewing Data on its hard drive
under an automatically generated identificati on number that will not be linked to your name or other Personal Information without your permission. During the
daily download of your TV schedule,the collected information is transmitted to SONICblue and is anonymously stored in a secure server and is not associated
with any Personal Information.
Q: How does SONICblue use the information it collects about my digital video recorder use?
A: Personal Information collected during registration of your ReplayTV digital video recordermay be used for diagnostic purposes. We can use it, for example,
to see if your ReplayTV unit is working properly. We can also use it when you contact our Customer Care agents so they can help you with any service-related
problems,and for warranty eligibility and fulfillment purposes. Again, this information is not linked to Anonymous Information without your permission.
AnonymousViewing Data is used to tailor the ReplayTV Service to your preferences, includingproviding you with advertisements that may be of interestto
you, and to provide service enhancementsto you. With your permission,we may also use AnonymousViewing Data to diagnose and correct problemswith your
digital video recorder or your ReplayTV Service. In keeping with this Privacy Policy,Anonymous Viewing Data is not linked to you, and will not be linkedto
you without your express permission.
Q: What choices do I have regarding the collection and use of information about my digital video recorder use?
A: Registration of your ReplayTV digital video recorder is not required to use the unit.
From time to time, we may send all of our customersinformationabout our products and servicesthat we consider essential to providingyou the ReplayTV Service,including informationabout softwareupgrades, changes to t he service, technical or administrative issues, legal matters, or other similar information. Users
of our products and services are not able to opt-out of these announcements.At present, users also cannot opt-outof the collectionof Anonymous ViewingData.
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Q: Does SONICblue share my information (gathered from either my use of the www.replaytv.com Web site or digital video recorder) with any third parties?
A: SONICblue will not share your Personal Information with third parties without your consent,except in the very limited circumstances outlined in the next
questionand answer below.Your Personal Information is not otherwisesold, marketed or shared with third parties without your permission.
AnonymousInformation,includingAnonymous ViewingData, may be shared with third parties for analysis or marketing purposes. For example, this information may be provided to advertisersor marketers who may use it to target advertisements to your particular interests.Because it's anonymous, this information is
not linked to you, and will not be linked to you without your express permission.
Q: Are there any special circumstances that may require my information (gathered from either my use of www.replaytv.com Web site or its digital video
recorder)to be shared with third parties?
A: SONICblue may disclose Personal or Anonymous Information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary or appropriate to conform to the law or comply with legal process servedon SONICblue, to protect and defend the rights or property of SONICblue, the ReplayTVService
or our viewers, whether or not required to do so by law, or to protect the personal safety of our viewers or the public. SONICblue reserves the right to contact
appropriate authorities and disclose Personal or Anonymous Informationto them at its discretion when i t appears that individualsusing our productsorservices
are engaged in activities that are illegal or violate the ReplayTVServiceTerms of Service.
Should SONICblue merge with or be acquired by another company,or if the business unit providing your service were sold to another company, then c ustomer
information maintained by SONICblue, including Personaland AnonymousInformation,may be transferred to and used by the resulting combined company.
From time to time we may also share Personal Information with third parties who perform certain services and functions on our behalf. These parties onlyhave
accessto the PersonalInformationtheyneed to perform their functions and we require them to use the information only in connection with t he servicesthey provide for us.
Q: Can I correct the information collected about me?
A: SONICblue believes in and supports your right to access and edit the PersonalInformationyou have provided us. Todo so, simply contact SONICblue at 800933-5899 and we will make changes that you request.
Q: Is all of my information kept securely?
A: SONICblue has security measures in place that are designed to protect your information. All Personal and Anonymous Informationis stored on physically
securedservers.Accessto this information is strictlylimitedto individualswith a legitimatereasonto have access and who have signed agreements that prohibit
the unauthorizeduse or disclosure of such information.In addition,all of SONICblue'sstoredinformation is firewallprotectedagainstunauthorized "hacks" into
our systems. While we cannot guarantee that loss, misuse or alteration of your data will not occur,we work hard to prevent such occurrences.
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Q: Does SONICblue collect personal informationabout children?
A: We are very concerned about the safety and privacy of children. Therefore, SONICblue will not knowingly collect Personal Information from anyone under
the age of 13.
Q: Does SONICblue collect personal informationabout the shows that I share with other ReplayTV 4000 users or shows that I record?
A: No, when sending a show from one ReplayTV 4000 to another, the ReplayTV Servicedoes not track or receive notification of which show is being sent or
which shows you record.
Q: How can I find out about changes to this Privacy Policy?
A: We will update this policy as our business and services expand and change. We will update this policy to provide you with information about how we treat
Personal Information collected through this new service.
Updates to this policy will be posted on our Website, and sent t o your ReplayTV digital video recorder,but in most cases will not be sent to you directly.We
encourageyou to review this policy periodically to review any changes that have been posted.
One thing that will never change at SONICblue is our commitment to your privacy.
Q: What if I have other questions?
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FCC and IndustryCanada Compliance
This section describes the requirements for compliance with Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) Rules and Industry Canada CS-03 standard.
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FCC Registration and Requirements
The following paragraphs describe requirements and information based on FCC rules.
FCC Rules, Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of t he FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiateradiofrequencyenergy
and, if not installed and used in accordancewith the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occurin a particular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
• Increas e the separationbetween the equipment and receiver;
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected;
• Consult the dealer or an experiencedradio/TVtechnicianfor help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interferencereceived, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.
Company Name: SONICblue, Inc.
Address:2841 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054-1838
Telephone: 800-933-5899
CHANGES OR M ODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLYAPPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COM PLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
FCC Rules, Part 68
1. This equipmentcomplies with FCC Rules, Part 68. On thisequipment is a label which contains,among other information,the FCC Part 68 registration
number.
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2. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established Rules which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network.
Standardized jacks are used for these connections.This equipment should not be used on party lines or coin phones.
3. If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm to the telephone network;this device should be disconnecteduntil the source of the problem can be determinedand until repair has been made. If this is not done, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect service. All repairs
should be performed by ReplayTV, Inc. or an authorizedagent. It is t he responsibilityof users requiring service to report the need for service to
ReplayTV, Inc. or to one of our authorized agents. Service can be facilitated through ReplayTV Customer Care.
4. The telephone company may make changes in its technicaloperationand procedures; if such changes affect the compatibility or use of this device, the
telephonecompany is required to give adequate notice of the changes. Youwill be advised of your right to file a complaintwith the FCC.
5. If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their lines, inform them of:
a. The telephone number to which this unit is connected.
b. The ringer equivalence number: REN: 0.01B
c. The USOC jack required: RJ11C.
d. The FCC Registration Number: MKAUSA-42040-DT-T
Items (b) and (d) are indicated on the label. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devicescan be connected to your telephone
line.In most areas, the sum of the REN’sof all deviceson any one line shouldnot exceed five (5.0). If too many devices are attached, they may not ring properly.
Contents
Table of Contents
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Table of Contents
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ChapterOne:IntroducingReplayTV.................................1
Featurehighlights .........................................................2
UsingtheReplayTVremotecontrol ...........................................3
ReplayTVfrontpanel ......................................................4
Turning on your ReplayTV .................................................. 6
Putting your ReplayTV in standby mode .......................................6
RestartingReplayTVifitdoesnotrespond......................................6
UsingtheMainMenu ......................................................7
UsingSetup........................................................... 8
ChapterTwo:ConnectingyourReplayTV.............................9
Cableoverview ..........................................................10
Planning your setup .......................................................12
IncorporatingReplayTVintoyourentertainmentsystem ......................12
ConnectingavideocameraorVCRtoReplayTV ............................12
Checkingyoursatellitereceiver..........................................13
ConnectingReplayTVtoahomenetwork .....................................13
ConnectingReplayTVtoaVCR .........................................14
ConnectingReplayTVtoanA/Vreceiver ..................................15
Connectingcableboxandsatellitereceivercontrollers ........................15
Connectingtheserialcable..............................................15
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ConnectingtheIRblaster...............................................16
Completingtheon-screensetup..............................................18
ChapterThree:WatchingandRecordingTelevision ...................19
AccessingtheChannelGuide ...............................................20
UsingtheChannelGuide ...............................................21
Watchingashowthatiscurrentlyairing ...................................21
ChannelGuideoptions .................................................22
Viewingothershowinformation .........................................22
WatchingshowsblockedbyV-Chiptechnology .............................23
Watchingshowswithclosed-captioning ...................................23
ParentalControl ......................................................23
UsingtheReplayGuide....................................................25
Categoryoptions......................................................26
Watchingarecordedshow ..............................................27
Replaychanneloptions ....................................................27
Replaychannels ..........................................................28
Guaranteedandnon-guaranteedrecordings.................................28
Recordingpriorities ...................................................28
Recordingtips ...........................................................32
ReplayZones ............................................................33
UsingFindShows ........................................................34
Recordingshows .........................................................35
Resolvingconflictingrecordings.............................................36
UsingManualRecord .....................................................37
Recordingbydate,timeandchannel ......................................37
RecordingandsharinghomevideosfromavideocameraorVCR...................37
SettingRecordOptions ....................................................38
RecordOptionssettings ................................................38
ChangingtheDefaultRecordOptions .....................................40
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Cancellingarecording .................................................41
Preservinganepisodeofashow .............................................42
Savingrecordingstovideotape ..............................................43
Chapter Four: Controlling Television ...............................45
Controllinglivetelevision ..................................................46
PausingliveTVandrecordedshows ......................................46
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE . ...........................................47
UsingRewindandFastForward .........................................49
UsingMultispeedSlowMotion ..........................................50
UsingFrameAdvance .................................................51
UsingInstantReplay...................................................52
UsingQuickSkip......................................................52
UsingJump..........................................................53
ChapterFive:Networking.........................................55
Playingshowsfromanotherin-homeReplayTV ................................56
Local/remoteReplayGuideselection......................................57
SendingrecordingstootherReplayTVusers ...................................59
AddingotherReplayTVuserstoyourInternetAddressBook...................59
Screensaverandpausescreen...............................................63
InstallingReplayTVPhotoTransfer.......................................64
UsingthePhotoViewer ................................................65
AppendixA:ReplayTVRemoteControl .............................67
ReplayTVremotecontrol ..................................................68
TVsetupcodes...........................................................69
Remotecontrolshortcuts ...................................................70
Slideshowcontrol ........................................................71
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AppendixB:Troubleshooting .....................................73
Troubleshooting . . ........................................................74
Index .........................................................77
After you’ve experienced the exciting new w orld of personal television in your own hom e, you’ll never watch plain old television again.
No videotapes. No hassles. No c ompromises. With ReplayTV, it’s
easy to quickly find and automatically record your favorite television
shows, so you can watch them whenever you want—on your schedule, not somebody else’s. Also, R eplayTV is the first digital video
recorder (DVR) that a llows you to share content between multiple
units in a home network. You can even send your recordings over the
Internet with friends and family who are using Re playTV.
ReplayTV. There’s always something good on.
Visit www.sonicblue.com /replaytv for the latest documentation.
Chapter One: Introducing ReplayTV
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Feature highlights
• ReplayTV is broadband enabled, so you can send your recordings to other
ReplayTV 4000s via Ethernet on your home ne twork and on the Internet. The
Ethernet connection is also used to download Channel Guide information via
broadband. It must be connected at all times.
Note: Although it is technically possible to watch a show from one R eplayTV
on multiple remote ReplayTV units on your home network at the same time,
for best results, it is recommended that the video stream be sent to one
ReplayTV at a time.
• Transferdigital photos from your PC to your ReplayTV to create slide shows and
personalized screen savers.
• Use the COM MERCIAL ADVANCEfeature to skip commercial messages during
playback of recorded and delayed shows.
Note: COMMERCIAL ADVANCE lets you decide whether or not to watch
commercial messages during playback of a recorded television broadcast. If
you enable the feature, it will skip most commercial messages. You can turn it
off or on at any time.
• Jump past commercials or recorded scenes you don’t want to watch with QuickSkip™.
• Locate shows that you want to watch without searching through pages of program
schedules. With the Find Shows feature, locate shows based on specific titles,
actors, directors, and topics.
• Create personal channels to automatically record every episode of your favorite
shows, or constantly find and record shows that interest you.
• Control live television. Pause or rewind, play in slow motion, or watchan instant
replay—all without missing a single scene.
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Using the ReplayTV remote control
* This button may be labeled AUTOSKIP or CA SKIP on your remote control. They perform the same func-
tion.
Mute the volume of the programmed TV
Turn C OMMERCIAL ADVANCEon and off
for the current show*
Jump between a recorded show and
live TV, two live TV shows, or two
recorded shows
Display TV listings
Bypass ReplayTV encoder manually
Turn on/off ReplayTV
Exit on-screenmenus
Move one screen at a time up or down
in ReplayTV guides and menus
Return to live TV while
watching a show delayed
Rewind show
Play/slow motion
Turn TV on/off (must be programmed first)
Illuminatetop portion of remote control
Cycle through ReplayTV inputs
Switch between TV tuner and ReplayTV tuner
Search TV listings by category
Program informationabout current show
Choose an on-screen option
Play your recorded shows
Record show from Channel Guide or
while viewing live
Move on-screen highlight
Display ReplayTV Main Menu
Skip 30 seconds of a recorded or delayed show
Fast forward recorded or delayed show
Rewind 7 seconds and replay segment
Stop playback of show
Pause l ive TV and recorded shows
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ReplayTV front panel
1. POWER light: Blinks while ReplayTV is starting up. Lights red when ReplayTV
is on.
2. POWER button: M anually switches between On and Standby modes.
3. NEW CONTENT light: Lights green after ReplayTV finishes recording a show.
4. PLAY light: Lights green when R eplayTV is playing a show.
5. RECORDING light: Lights red when ReplayTV is recording a show.
6. MESSAGE light: Lights green when a new message is received from the
ReplayTV Service.
7. TV/DVR (Digital Video Recorder) light: Lights green whe n using the
ReplayTV tuner.
8. PAUS E button: Pauses playback of recorded show and live TV.
9. REC (Record) button: Records selected show from the Channel Guide or while
viewing live TV.
10. MENU button: Displays the Main Menu.
11. EXIT button: Exits on-screen menus.
12. Navigation Control: Navigates up, down, left, and right in the on-screen menus.
Press SELECT to confirm your selections.
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12. Navigation control
1. POWER light
2. POWER button
4. PLAY light
5. RECORDING light
6. MESSAGE light
7. TV/DVR light
3. NEW CONTENT light
9. RECORD button
8. PAUSE button
11.EXIT button
10. MENU button
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Turning on your ReplayTV
1. Press the POWER button on the ReplayTV remote control.
Or
2. Press the POWER button on the ReplayTV front panel.
Putting your ReplayTV in standby mode
ReplayTV is in standby mode when it is plugged in with the power turned off. Your
ReplayTV will record even if it is in standby mode.
1. Press the POWER button on the ReplayTV remote control.
Or
2. Press the POWER button on ReplayTV front panel.
Restarting ReplayTV if it does not respond
If your ReplayTV does not respond to the remote control, press and hold the POWER button on the front of the unit for 10 seconds, then release. ReplayTV will restart. If this
doesn’t work, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet for 15 seconds then plug it
back in. ReplayTV will restart and power on in a few moments.
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Using the Main Menu
Use the Main Menu to access ReplayTV’s main features. Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu.
Channel Guide: The Channel Guide is ReplayTV’s on-screen program guide. The Channel Guide provides 12 days of current television listings for all of the TV channels you
receive. See “Accessing the Channel Guide” on page 20 for m ore information on the
Channel Guide.
Replay Guide: Every show you schedule to record and every recorded show is stored in
the Replay Guide. The Replay Guide is also where you play,and delete recorded programs. See “Using the Replay Guide” on page 25 for more information.
Photo Viewer: Use the Photo Viewer to view digital photos copied from your P C to your
ReplayTV. See “Using the Photo Viewer” on page 65 for more information.
Find Shows: Use Find S hows to quickly locate shows that you’d like to record using keywords. See “Using Find Shows” on page 34 for more information.
ManualRecord: Set up time-based recordings that are independent of Channel Guide
programming using Manual R ecord. See “Using Manual Record” on page 37 for more
information.
Replay Zones: Use Replay Zones to quickly find shows within specific categories, such
as movies, sports, and sitcoms. See “Replay Zones” on page 33 for more information.
Messages: The ReplayTV Service will send messages about important news, and the latest features and enhancements as soon as they b ecome available. You’ll receive a welcome
message after you complete the on-screen setup of your ReplayTV.
Setup: Use Setup to customize your ReplayTV. See “Using Setup” on page 8 for more
information.
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Using Setup
ReplayTV Name: Change the name of your local ReplayTV.
Internet Identity and Address Book: Change your local ReplayTV’s Internet identity
and manage Address Book entries. See page 59.
Default Record Options: Change the current recording options that ReplayTV uses to
record shows.
Default Playback Options: Set default for every recorded show to play back with or
without commercials using COMMER CIAL ADVANCE. See page 47.
Network and Input Settings: Update the information you provided during the on-screen
setup process, or if you later add or remove A/V equipment.
Video Output Settings: Change the OUT TO TV and VGA output connector settings.
Screen Saver and Pause Screen: Choose which photos a re used when the screen saver is
displayed and when you press the PAUSE button. See page 63.
Parental Control: B lock viewing of shows. See page 23.
Add or Remove Channels: Add or remove channels from ReplayTV’s Channel Guide.
This feature is handy for r emoving channels that you don't subscribe to or channels that
are inappropriate for some audiences.
Register: Register your ReplayTV with the ReplayTV Service.
Privacy Policy: View the current Privacy Policy.
This chapter describes how to connect your ReplayTV to your TV
and other devices, including your home network. You’ll find detailed
connectionoptions that are not found on the Quick Setup guide. If you
haven’t already, take a look at the Quick Setup guide before reading
this chapter.It is likely that your setup is covered there, along with
helpful color diagrams.
Chapter Two: Connecting your
ReplayTV
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Cable overview
You may not need to use all the cables provided with your ReplayTV. Your setup will
depend on the components (Cable box, VCR, etc.) you use. The telephone cable is not
needed because the ReplayTV 4000 uses an Ethernet connection. During setup, you may
be called upon to identify one or m ore of the following cables:
Coaxial cable
Coaxial cable can deliver the signals broadcast by your cable TV company, or local stations. You can c onnect the supplied coaxial cable from ReplayTV to your television.
S-Video cable
S-Vide o cable delivers high quality video signals between ReplayTV and your television.
Older-model TVs may not support S-Video. Because S-Video c able only provides the
video signal, it m ust be used in combination with both of the audio plugs (red and white)
on an A/V cable.
A/V cable
A/V cable delivers a udio and video signals between ReplayTV and your television. The
red and white plugs deliver stereo audio. The yellow plug delivers video.
Serial cable
Many satellite receivers use serial cables to communicate. Serial cable lets ReplayTV
change the channels on your sa tellite r eceiver. (The RJH to 9-pin adapter connects to this
cable, if it’s used.)
IR blaster cable
The IR blaster cable lets ReplayTV change the channels on your satellite receiver or cable
box if it does not support serial cable. The IR blaster emitters need to be affixed directly
over the IR detector on your satellite receiver or cable box.
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