ReplayTV RTV4320 User's Guide

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This document is intended for informational and instructional purposes only. The Company reservesthe right to make changesin the specifications andother
information contained in this document without prior notification.

It is the intent of SONICblue that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States. It is your responsibility to comply with
such laws. Unauthorized r ecording of copyrighted television programs or providing copies of such programs to others may, in certain circumstances, violate
copyrightlaw and prior permission from copyright ownersmay be required for certain publicperformances and certain commercial uses.

—electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manualor otherwise—without the prior written consent of the Technical Support Manager at

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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’senclosure that may be of sufficient magnitudeto constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT:It is the intent of ReplayTV, Inc. that t his 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 copyright owners may be required for certain public performances
and certain commercial uses.

WARNI NG: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to section 820-40 of the NEC which pro-

videsguidelinesfor propergroundingand, in particular,specifiesthatthe cable groundshallbe connected to the grounding system of the building, asclose 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 regardingReplayTV and retain for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on ReplayTV.

Read instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read beforethe productis operated.
Retaininstructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
Heed warnings. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Followinstructions. All operatingand use instructions should be followed.

Cleaning.Unplug this product from the wall outletbeforecleaning.Do not use l iquid cleanersor aerosol cleaners.Use a cloth dampened with water for cleaning.

Attachments. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as 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 inclementconditions.
Accessories. Do not placethis producton an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.The productmay 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 soldwith the product.Any mounting
of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and shoulduse a mounting accessoryrecommendedby the manufacturer.

Moving a product-and-cart combination. A product-and-cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,excessiveforce, and
uneven surfaces may cause the product-and-cart combination to overturn.
Ventilation.Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered.The openings should neverbe blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,
or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is pro­vided or the manufacturer’sinstructions have been adhered to.
Power sources. This product should be operated only 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 batterypower or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.
Groundingor polarization CAUTION: This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plughaving one blade wider than the other).
This plug willfit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safetyfeature.If you are unable to insertthe plug fully into the outlet, try reversingthe plug. If the
plug should still fail to fit, contact your electricianto replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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Power-cord protection.Rout power cordsso theyare not likely to be walked on, rolled over, or pinchedby itemsplaced upon or against them,or otherwise sub­ject to abuse, payingparticularattentionto cords at plugs, convenience r eceptacles, 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.
Outdoorantenna grounding. If an outside antenna or cable system is connectedto the product,be surethe antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surgesand built-up static charges.
Article810 of t he 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 antennadischarge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,and requirementsfor the grounding
electrode.
Lightning. For added protection of this product during a lightning storm,or when it is left unattended and 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 lightningand power-line surges.
Power lines. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinityof overheadpower lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

Overloading.Do not overload wall outlets,extension cords, and integralconveniencereceptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Objectandliquidentry. Neverpush objectsof any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that

could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Servicing. Do not attemptto service thisproductyourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerousvoltage or otherhazards.Refer all servic­ing to qualified service personnel.
Damagerequiring service. Unplugthis product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

1. When the power-supply cord 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 normally by following the operatinginstructions. Adjustonly thosecontrols that are covered by the operating instruc­tions.An improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to 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—thisindicates a need for service.

Replacement parts. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technicianhas used replacement parts specified by the manufactureror parts that
have the same characteristicsas the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may 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 technician to perform safety checks to determinethat the product is in
proper operating condition.
Heat. The productshould 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 experiences sudden changes in temperature, moisture may form inside the product.
Do not place heavy objectson ReplayTV. Heavy objects placed on ReplayTV may cause damage.

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ReplayTV Limited Warranty and Software License

Note: For yourconvenience, SONICblue has established a frequently asked questions section at: http://www.replaytv.com. For serviceassistance orresolution of

a service problem, product information or operation help, please contact the SONICblue Customer Care Department:

By phone: [phone]
By email: techsupport@replaytv. com

1. Warranty. SONICblue Incorporated (“SONICblue”)warrants your4000 series ReplayTV (the “ReplayTV”)and any included ReplayTVaccessories)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 determined to 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 Warranty Period, SONICbluewill supply, at no charge,a new or rebuilt ReplayTV units in exchange for a defective units. After
the Warranty Period, parts are available from SONICblue authorized service facilities or a ReplayTV Service Center at your expense.

In addition, your ReplayTV carries a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. It may be returnedwithin30 days of purchase for a full refund(minusany shipping charges).
Your ReplayTV must be returned in warranty condition with all original accessories included, in order to receive a refund.

2. Warranty Service.Toobtain warranty service, you must first obtain an RMA number (Return Merchandise Authorization)from a Technical Support Repre-
sentative at SONICblue. A Technical Support Representative may be reachedat [phone]. Once an RMA number is obtained, your ReplayTV must be
shippedfreight prepaid, in eitherits original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection,to the ReplayTV authorized distribution 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 shippedupon receipt of the defectiveunit.
In addition, all accessories must be returned with the defective ReplayTV. A new or factoryrefurbished set of accessories will be furnished with the replacement
ReplayTV. Failure to return any of the accessory items could result in a delayin receiving the replacement ReplayTV, and/or result in an invoice for themissing
accessories.
Important: When calling for an RMA number,pleasebe prepared to answer some basic troubleshooting/setuprelated questions.It ishelpful for you to call when
you are in front of your ReplayTV so that you can respond to operational instructions from a ReplayTV Technical SupportRepresentative.

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3. Scope ofand Limitation on Warranty.This warrantydoes not cover customer instruction, installation,set upadjustmentsor signal reception problems. This
warranty does not cover cosmeticdamage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any part of your
ReplayTV. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to impropervoltage supply,or attempted repair byany­one other than a facility authorized by SONICblue to service your ReplayTV. This warranty does not cover consumables (such as fuses and batteries). This war­rantyis validonly in t he United States and i s non-transferable.This warranty is invalidif the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from the
ReplayTV.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVI DED UNDER THIS WARRANTYIS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SONICblue SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES 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 applyto you. This warranty givesyou specific legalrights, 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, i ncluding the terms that apply to the software license. If you do not agree to the terms of this agree­ment, you may promptly return your ReplayTV to the point of purchase for a refund of your purchase price, or you may 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. Subjectt o the terms of thisagreement,SONICbluegrantsyou a non-exclusivelicense, withoutthe rightto sublicense,
to use all software included with the ReplayTV or subsequently provided to you, and related documentation (together, “Software”) solely for your internal, non­commercial use and solely in connection with your use of t he ReplayTV and access to the ReplayTV Service (“RTVS”).The licensemay 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 t hat SONICblue may periodicallyupdate, modify or enhance the Software remotely through t he RTVS, and that any registrationor
other information provided by you may be used or disclosed by SONICblue pursuant to the terms of SONICblue's ReplayTV PrivacyPolicy, as thatpolicy may
be modified by SONICblue from time to time. Youfurther agree that: (a) i f you use of the Software or the ReplayTVwith any third party service thatis compet­itivewith the RTVS,your product warranty under this agreement will terminate;(b) you will not to attempt to modify, enhance,disassemble, decompile, reverse
engineeror otherwiseattempt to 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 modificationsto the Software. You acknowledgethatthe
licensegranted under this agreement does not provide you with title to or ownership of the Software,but only a right of limited use under the terms a nd 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 PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SONICBLUE AND ITS SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS WILL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTA L, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, OR OTHER PECU­NIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWAREOR THE RTVS, EVEN IF SON­ICBLUE OR ITS SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAG ES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTALDAMAGES, THE
ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

8. Terminationof SoftwareLicense. The licenses for the Software granted under this agreement shall terminate automatically if you fail to comply with the
limitations describedin this agreement.No noticewill be requiredfrom SONICblue to effectuatesuch termination. On terminationof the licenses, SONICblue
may eraseor destroy all copies of the Software on your ReplayTV and you agreed t o destroy all accompanying documentation.The obligations (other than the
license)of SONICblueand you i n this agreementshall survive termination 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. You acknowledge and agree that none of the Software or underlying information or technology may be
downloaded or otherwiseexportedor re-exported(i)into (or to a nationalor 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 N ationals or the U.S. Commerce
Department's Table of Denial Orders.By using the Software,you represent and warrantthat you are not a national or residentof anysuch 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 t hereof, including technicaldata, by the Governmentis restricted in accordance with FederalAcquisition Regulation(“FAR”) 12.212
for civilian agencies and Defense FederalAcquisition Regulation Supplement (“DFARS”) 227.7202 for military agencies.

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10. Miscella neous. This agreement shall in all respects be governed by the laws of the State of California withoutreference to its 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 shall be 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 thesecourts.

If any of the provisionsof this agreement are held to be invalid under any applicable statute or rule of law, they are, to that extent, deemedomitted. 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
complete andexclusiveagreementbetween you andSONICblue with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all priororal or written understandings,
communications or agreements. This agreement may not be modified exceptin writing duly signed by an authorized representative of SONICblue.

This product incorporatescopyrightprotectiontechnology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other int ellectual property rights owned
by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,and is
intendedfor home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwiseauthorizedby 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.
Commercial Advance 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 Importantto us

Personal television anddigital video recording are radically i mproving the way youwatch TV. You are now in chargeof your own television viewing experience.
Along with that, we want you to know how importantyour privacy is to us.
At SONICblue™, we believeprivacy is a right, not a privilege. In other words, you should expect us to protect yourprivacy, and you should never have to worry
aboutit. We believethat a strict and clear-cut privacy policy is a key ingredientin growing our company andthe personal television industry.This PrivacyPolicy
is our pledge to safeguard your privacy whileproviding you with the best television viewing experience possible.

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.

Sources of Information

To best understand this Privacy Policy,please keep in mind that we gather informationfrom three differentsources:

1. www.replaytv.com Web site.

2. Digitalvideo recorders featuring the ReplayTV Service™. These recorders are sold under brand names like Panasonic and also underthe ReplayTV
brand. All of theserecorders feature our ReplayTV Service.

3. Telephone. You may call us and provideus with information.

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Types of Information

It is important to know that we collect different types of information. We use each i n a differentway,as explained below in the Q&A section of our PrivacyPol­icy. The terms defined below are used throughout our Privacy Policy:

1. “Personally Identifiable Information” is private data about you as an individual. Examples of this data would be your name, address, telephone num­ber, email address, and other personalinformation that identifies you as you. We call this “Personal Information” for short.

2. “AnonymousInformation”is information about how youuse ourWebsite andReplayTVService without connectingit to your name, address, or other
Personal Information. For example, Anonymous Information may 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 connecting that Information to the identities of those peo­ple.

3. "TechnicalStatus Data" can be classifiedeither as error events and maintenance status events.

PrivacyPolicyQ&A

Q: What information does SONICblue collect from www.replaytv.comWeb site?
A: When you visit certain areas of www.replaytv.com, we may ask you to register by providing PersonalInformation.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, including which pages you look at and othersimilar data. As do most Web sites, www.replaytv.com
uses “cookies.” A cookie is a small data file that a Web site can send to your browserto be storedautomatically on your computer.Cookies are commonly used
to track your vi sits 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 yourReplayTVunit at www.replaytv.com, we collect Personal Information. Our practices regarding the collectionand 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 Personal Information collectedthrough the Website to complete a transaction you request. If you purchase a ReplayTV product, the Personal
Information collected for that transaction will 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. I f you don't want SONICblue to contact you,
you may opt-out as discussed in the next questionand answer below.
AnonymousInformation collected through our Web siteis usedfor maintenance, monitoring and marketing uses, 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 receiving information from SONICblue about ReplayTV and relatedproducts,
promotions, and services. You may also set your Internet browser to reject cookies to limitthe collection of Anonymous Information from 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 ReplayTVdigitalvideo recorder,we ask you to register the product so we can provideyou with the bestpossible 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 recorderi s connected to your television and an Ethernet connection. During system setup and registration, we learn about how you
have connected your ReplayTV digitalvideo recorder to your entertainmentsystem and the programmingsignal sources available to you (antenna, cable, and/or
satellite). We also learn about where you are located, and use this information to determine what television channels and schedule are available to you. Eachday,
the ReplayTV digitalvideo recorder contactsSONICblue to download a current TV schedule for you.
Once your ReplayTVdigital video recorder is set up and registered,it collects certain AnonymousViewing Data, suchas whichprogramsyou record,which fea­turesyou use, and other similar data about your use of the ReplayTV Service. If other people 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 generatedidentification number that will not be linked to your name or other PersonalInformation 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 recorderuse?
A: Personal Information collected during registration of your ReplayTV digital video recorder may 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 CustomerCare agentsso they can help you with any service-related
problems, and for warranty eligibility and fulfillment purposes.Again, this informationis not linked to Anonymous Information without your permission.
AnonymousViewing Data is used to tailor the ReplayTVService to your preferences, including providing you with advertisements t hat may be of interestto
you, and to provide service enhancements to you.Withyour permission, we may also use Anonymous ViewingData to diagnoseand correct problemswith your
digital video recorder or your ReplayTV Service. In keeping with this Privacy Policy, Anonymous Viewing Data is not linkedto you, and will not be linkedto
you without your express permission.

Q: What choices do I have regarding the collection and use of informationabout my digital video recorder use?
A: Registration of your ReplayTV digital video recorder is not requiredto use t he unit.
From time to time, we may send all of our customers information about our products and services that we consider essential to providing you the ReplayTV Ser­vice,including informationabout software upgrades, changes to the service, technical or administrative issues, legal matters, or other similar information. Users
of our productsand services are not able to opt-out of these announcements.At present, users also cannot opt-out of the collection of 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: SONICbluewill not share your Personal Information with third partieswithout your consent, except in the very limited circumstancesoutlined in the next
questionand answer below.Your Personal Information is not otherwise sold, marketed or shared with third parties without your permission.
AnonymousInformation, including Anonymous Viewing Data, 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 advertisementsto your particularinterests. Because it's anonymous, this information is
not linked to you, and will not be linked t o you without your express permission.

Q: Are there any special circumstances that may require my information (gathered from either m y 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 l aw or in the good faith belief that such action is necessaryor appropri­ate to conform to the law or comply with legal processserved on SONICblue, to protectand defend the rights or propertyof SONICblue,the ReplayTV Service
or our viewers, whether or not required to do so by law, or to protect the personal safetyof our viewersor the public. SONICblue reserves the right to contact
appropriate authorities and disclose Personal or Anonymous Informationto them at its discretion when it appears that individuals using our productsorservices
are engaged in activities that are illegal or violate the ReplayTV Service Terms of Service.
Should SONICblue m erge with or be acquired by another company, or if the business unit providing your service were sold to anothercompany, then customer
information maintained by SONICblue, including Personaland Anonymous Information, may be t ransferred 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 t he PersonalInformationt hey need to perform their functions and we requirethem to use the information only in connection with the services they pro­vide for us.

Q: Can I correct the information collected about me?
A: SONICblue believes in and supports yourright to accessand edit the Personal Informationyou haveprovided us. To do so, simply contactSONICblue 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 Information is stored on physically
secured servers.Accessto this information is strictlylimitedto individuals with a legitimate reason to have access and who havesigned agreements that prohibit
the unauthorizeduse or disclosure of such information.In addition, all of SONICblue's stored information is firewall protected against unauthorized "hacks" into
our systems. W hile 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 information about 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 Service does not track or receive notificationof which show is being sent or
which shows you record.

Q: How can I find out about changes to this PrivacyPolicy?
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 Web site, and sentto your ReplayTVdigital video recorder, but in most caseswill not be sent to you directly. We
encourage you to review this policy periodically to review any changes t hat 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 Industry CanadaCompliance

This section describes the requirements for compliance with Federal Communications Commission (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 testedand found to comply with the l imits for a class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protectiona gainst harmful interferencein a residentialinstallation. This equipmentgenerates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequencyenergy
and, if not installed and used in accordancewith the instructions, may cause harmful interferenceto radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 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;

• Increase the separation between t he equipment and receiver;

• Connect the equipment intoan outlet on a circuitdifferent from that to which the receiveris connected;

• Consult the dealer or an experiencedradio/TV technicianfor 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 interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Company Name: SONICblue, Inc.
Address:2841 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054-1838
Telephone: [phone]

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLYAPPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

FCC Rules, Part 68

1. This equipment complies with FCC Rules, Part 68. On this equipment is a label which contains,among otherinformation, 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 connectedto the telephone network.
Standardized jacks are used for these connections. This equipment should not be used on partylines or coin phones.

3. If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causingharm to the telephone network; this device should be disconnected until the source of the prob­lem can be determinedand until repair has been made. If this is not done, the telephonecompany may temporarilydisconnect service. All repairs
should be performed by ReplayTV, Inc. or an authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to
ReplayTV, Inc. or to one of our authorized agents. Servicecan be facilitated through ReplayTV Customer Care.

4. The telephone company may make changesin its technicaloperationand procedures; if such changes affect the compatibilityor useof this device, the
telephonecompany is required to give adequate notice of the changes. You will be advisedof your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

5. If the telephone company requestsinformation 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 indicatedon t he label. The Ringer Equivalence Number(REN) is used to determine how many devices can be connected to yourtelephone
line.In mostareas, the sum of the REN’s of all devices on any one line should not exceed five (5.0).If too many devices are attached,they may not ring properly.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

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

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Chapter One: Introducing ReplayTV

After you’ve experienced the exciting new world of personal televi­sion in your own home, you’ll never watch plain old television again.
No videotapes. No hassles. No compromises. With ReplayTV, it’s
easy to quickly find and automatically record your f avorite television
shows, so you can wa tch them whenever you want—on your sched­ule, not somebody else’s. Also, ReplayTV is the first digital video
recorder (DVR) that allows 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 ReplayTV.

ReplayTV. There’s always something good on.
Visit www.sonicblue.com/replaytv for the latest documentation.

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 technicallypossible to watch a show from one ReplayTV
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.

• Transfer digital photos from your P C to your ReplayTV to create slide shows and
personalized screen savers.

• Use the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE feature 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 c an 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 pr ogram
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 f ind and record shows that interest you.

• Control live television. Pause or rewind, play in slow motion, or watch an instant
replay—all without missing a single scene.

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Using the ReplayTV remote control

Turn on/off ReplayTV

Bypass ReplayTV encoder m anually

Turn COMMERCIAL ADVANCE on and off

for the current show*

Mute the volume of the programmed TV

Jump between a recorded show and

live TV, two live TV shows, or two

recorded shows

Display TV listings

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

Pause live TV and recorded shows

Turn TV on/off (must be programmed first)
Illuminatetop portion of remote control

Switch between TV tuner and ReplayTV tuner

Cycle through ReplayTV inputs
Search TV listings by category

Program informationabout current show
Choose an on-screen option

Play your recorded shows
Move on-screen highlight
Display ReplayTV Main Menu

Record show from Channel Guide or
while viewing live

Skip 30 seconds of a recorded or delayed show
Fast forward r ecorded or delayed show
Rewind 7 seconds and replay segment

Stop playback of show

* This button may be labeled AUTOSKIP or CA SKIP on your remote c ontrol. They perform the same func­tion.

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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: Manually switches between On and Standby modes.

3. NEW CONTENT light: Lights green after ReplayTV finishes recording a show.

4. PLAY light: Lights gre en when ReplayTV 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 when using the

ReplayTV tuner.

8. PAUSE 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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1. POWER light

9. RECORD button

10. MENU button

2. POWER button

3. NEW CONTENT light

4. PLAY light

8. PAUSE button

5. RECORDING light

11. EXIT button

12. Navigation control

7. TV/DVR light

6. MESSAGE light

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Turning on your ReplayTV

1. Press the P OWER button on the ReplayTV remote control.

Or

2. Press the P OWER 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 P OWER button on the ReplayTV remote control.

Or

2. Press the P OWER button on ReplayTV front panel.

Restarting ReplayTV i f 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 se conds, 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. R eplayTV 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 R eplayTV’s on-screen program guide. The Chan­nel Guide pr ovides 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 Shows 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 Record. See “ Using Manual Record” on page 37 for more
information.

Replay Zones: U se 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 become 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 R eplayTV uses to

record shows.
Default Playback Options: Set default for every recorded show to play back with or

without commercials using C OMMER 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 are used when the screen saver is

displayed and when you press the PAUSE button. See page 63.

Parental Control: Block viewing of shows. See page 23.
Add or Remove Channels: Add or re move channels from ReplayTV’s Channel Guide.

This feature is handy for removing channels that you don't subscribe to or channels that
are inappropriate for some audiences.

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Register: Register your ReplayTV with the ReplayTV Service.
Privacy Policy: View the current Privacy Policy.

Chapter Two: Connecting your

ReplayTV

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.

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 connect the supplied coaxial cable from ReplayTV to your television.

S-Video cable

S-Video cable delivers high quality video signals between ReplayTV and your television.
Older-model TVs may not support S-Video. Because S-Video cable only provides the
video signal, it must 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 audio 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 c hannels on your sa tellite receiver. (The RJH to 9-pin adapter connects to this
cable, if it’s used.)

IR blaster c able

The IR blaster cable lets R eplayTV change the channels on your satellitereceiver or cable
box if it does not support serial cable. The IR blaster emitters need to be a ffixed directly
over the IR detector on your satellite receiver or cable box.

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