ReplayTV RTV5532 User's Guide
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page i Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
®
ReplayTV 5500
User’s Guide
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page ii Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
Package Contents
• ReplayTV Digital Video Recorder • RF Cable
• Remote Control • A/V (RCA) Cable
• Two AA Batteries • Telephone Cable
• User Guide • Infrared (IR) Blaster Cable
• Quick Setup Guide
Additional cables for controlling satellite receivers are available at www.replaytv.com. You can also purchase a wireless phone
jack if there is no available phone jack near your entertainment system.
Copyright/Trademarks
© 2003 Digital Networks North America, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Malaysia.
ReplayTV, ReplayTV Service, ReplayZones, and QuickSkip are trademarks or registered trademarks of Digital Networks North America, Inc. (“DNNA”). All other product or brand names as they appear
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
This document contains proprietary information of DNNA (the “Company”). No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, transmitted, distributed, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, modified
or translated into any other language or computer language, or sublicensed, in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise—without the prior written consent of the Technical Support Manager at the Company, 2600 San Tomas Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95051-0953. Further, this document may not be disseminated (or otherwise made available)
using telecommunications lines or frequencies except in a Limited Access Environment and only to persons authorized by the Company to receive and use this document and the information contained
therein. For purposes of this copyright, the term “Limited Access Environment” shall mean a computer network (including, without limitation, a local area network, a wide area network or an intranet) that
restricts access to personnel in a reliable fashion (which, at a minimum, shall require each user to enter a unique password in order to access the network) that can reasonably be expected to prevent access
to the document by persons other than authorized users. In addition the training and instructional procedures described in this document are confidential and proprietary intelligence of the Company and may
not be copied or used except as permitted by the Company. Any unauthorized or otherwise improper use of this document or any of its material by any person will subject that person to liability for damages.
The Company shall not be liable for any errors contained herein or for any damages arising out of or related to this document or the information contained therein, even if the Company has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.
This document is intended for informational and instructional purposes only. The Company reserves the right to make changes in the specifications and other information contained in this document without
prior notification.
It is the intent of DNNA 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 recording of copyrighted
television programs or providing copies of such programs to others may, in certain circumstances, violate copyright law and prior permission from copyright owners may be required for certain public performances and certain commercial uses.
ReplayTV 5500
P/N 41005032C
ii
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page iii Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
1 - Getting Started 1
Welcome ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
• Before you Begin..............................................................................................................................................................................................1
• Feature Updates from the ReplayTV Service................................................................................................................................................... 1
• Feature Highlights ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Remote Control Overview...........................................................................................................................................................3
Front Panel Overview...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Rear Panel Overview........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
• Turning on ReplayTV.......................................................................................................................................................................................6
• Putting ReplayTV in Standby Mode ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
2 - Connections 7
Basic Connections ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Planning your Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
• Incorporating ReplayTV into your Entertainment System............................................................................................................................... 9
• Checking your Satellite Receiver ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
• Connecting ReplayTV to an A/V Receiver ......................................................................................................................................................9
• Connecting ReplayTV to a VCR.................................................................................................................................................................... 10
• Connecting a Video Camera or VCR to ReplayTV ....................................................................................................................................... 10
• Connecting Cable Box and Satellite Receiver Controllers............................................................................................................................. 10
• Completing the On-screen Setup.................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Home Network Connections...................................................................................................................................................12
• Connecting ReplayTV to an Existing Network.............................................................................................................................................. 12
• Router Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................................................16
• Entering Networking Information Manually on ReplayTV ........................................................................................................................... 16
• Determining the ReplayTV IP Address..........................................................................................................................................................17
• Determining the ReplayTV MAC (Media Access Control) Address............................................................................................................. 17
• Finding the Router IP Address ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17
• Finding your Computer’s Network Information ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Table of Contents
iii
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page iv Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
3 - Setup 19
About Menu Navigation............................................................................................................................................................... 19
Main Menu .................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Setup Menu .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
• ReplayTV Name ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
• Default Record Options .................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
• Network and Input Settings............................................................................................................................................................................ 21
• Video Output Settings .................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
• Screen Saver and Pause Screen ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
• Parental Control.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
• Add or Remove Channels............................................................................................................................................................................... 22
• MyReplayTV Registration .............................................................................................................................................................................22
• Privacy Policy.................................................................................................................................................................................................22
• System Information ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Remote Control Setup ................................................................................................................................................................... 23
• Remote Control Setup Codes ......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
• Setup Codes for TV/VCR Combinations .......................................................................................................................................................26
• Setup Codes for TV/DVD Combinations.......................................................................................................................................................26
ReplayTV 5500
4 - Basic Operations 27
Basic Operations.................................................................................................................................................................................27
• Show Watching Options ................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
• Show Recording Options................................................................................................................................................................................27
Controlling Live Television ....................................................................................................................................................... 28
• Pausing live TV and Recorded Shows ........................................................................................................................................................... 28
• Using Rewind and Fast Forward .................................................................................................................................................................... 28
• Using Multispeed Slow Motion...................................................................................................................................................................... 29
• Using Frame Advance .................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
• Using Instant Replay ......................................................................................................................................................................................30
• Using QuickSkip ............................................................................................................................................................................................30
• Using Jump ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Channel Guide ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
• Using the Channel Guide................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
iv
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page v Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
Recording Shows................................................................................................................................................................................ 35
• Setting the Recording Options........................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Find Shows ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Replay Zones ..........................................................................................................................................................................................39
• To Record a Show from a Replay Zone: ........................................................................................................................................................ 39
Using Manual Record .....................................................................................................................................................................40
• Changing the Default Recording Options ...................................................................................................................................................... 40
• Cancelling a Recording ..................................................................................................................................................................................41
• Replay Channels............................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
• Resolving Conflicting Recordings .................................................................................................................................................................42
Replay Guide...........................................................................................................................................................................................43
• Navigating the Replay Guide ......................................................................................................................................................................... 44
• Category Options............................................................................................................................................................................................ 44
• Replay Channel Options ................................................................................................................................................................................. 44
• Replay Show Options .....................................................................................................................................................................................45
• Watching a Recorded Show ...........................................................................................................................................................................45
• Keeping an Episode of a Show.......................................................................................................................................................................45
• Shows at Risk of Deletion ..............................................................................................................................................................................46
• Saving Recordings to Videotape ....................................................................................................................................................................46
5 - Advanced Features 47
Watching Shows Recorded on other ReplayTVs................................................................................................ 47
• Playing Shows from Another In-home ReplayTV .........................................................................................................................................47
• Viewing Other In-home Replay Guides .........................................................................................................................................................48
Screen Saver and Pause Screen ......................................................................................................................................... 49
• Installing ReplayTV Photo Transfer .............................................................................................................................................................. 49
• Using the Photo Viewer.................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
Remote Control Shortcuts ........................................................................................................................................................ 51
• Show-watching Shortcuts ...............................................................................................................................................................................51
• Channel Guide Shortcuts ................................................................................................................................................................................51
• Replay Guide Shortcuts ..................................................................................................................................................................................52
• Find Shows On-screen Keyboard Shortcuts...................................................................................................................................................52
• Slide Show Control Shortcuts ........................................................................................................................................................................52
• Channel Surfing Display Shortcuts ................................................................................................................................................................ 52
v
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page vi Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
• Record Options Screen Shortcuts ................................................................................................................................................................... 52
6 - Help 53
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
• Customer Service Information .......................................................................................................................................................................53
• Frequently Asked Questions...........................................................................................................................................................................53
Glossary.......................................................................................................................................................................................................58
Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................. 59
Limited Warranty and Software License ...................................................................................................................60
• Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
• Software License Agreement .........................................................................................................................................................................61
Activation and Service Agreement ..................................................................................................................................63
Privacy Policy......................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
• Your Privacy is Important to Us..................................................................................................................................................................... 65
• Privacy Policy Q&A....................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
FCC Compliance ................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
• FCC Rules, Part 68 .........................................................................................................................................................................................70
Safety.............................................................................................................................................................................................................71
• Important Safety Instructions .........................................................................................................................................................................71
• Safety/Regulatory Information.......................................................................................................................................................................73
ReplayTV 5500
vi
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 1 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
Chapter 1 Getting Started
:: Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the ReplayTV 5500. In case warranty service is required, please take a moment to attach your
receipt to this user’s guide and write down your Serial Number, located on the back panel of the ReplayTV 5500.
Serial Number: __________________________________.
Additional system information for your new ReplayTV 5500, including the Serial Number, can be found by performing the following steps:
1 Press Menu to display the ReplayTV Main Menu.
2 Select Setup.
3 Select System Information.
Before you Begin
Make sure you have connected ReplayTV to your television and other components. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide or
“Connections” on page 7 for instructions.
Started
Connections Getting
SetupBasic
Feature Updates from the ReplayTV Service
New features are occasionally delivered through the Ethernet and telephone connections (whichever you use). When this occurs
you may encounter screens that look a little different from those in this guide or you may find differences in the features covered. A
message will be sent to your ReplayTV notifying you when new features are available. Choose Messages from the Main Menu to
read about the new features.
For the very latest user’s guide and new feature instructions, visit www.replaytv.com
Operations
Features
Advanced
Help
1
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 2 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
Feature Highlights
After you have experienced the exciting new world of personal television, you will never watch plain old television again. No videotapes. No hassles. No compromises. Pause live television. 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,
ReplayTV allows you to share content among multiple units in a home network.
• Control live television. Pause, rewind, fast forward, play in slow motion, or watch an instant replay—all without missing a single scene. See “Controlling Live Television” on page 28.
• Automatically record every episode of your favorite shows, or constantly find and record shows that interest you. Schedule a
recording once and ReplayTV does the rest. See “Recording Shows” on page 35.
• Use QuickSkip to jump past recorded segments 30 seconds at a time. See “Using QuickSkip” on page 30.
• No need to channel surf any more. Use the Channel Guide to see what’s on now and what’s coming up later without repeatedly
changing channels. See “Using the Channel Guide” on page 33.
• Locate shows that you want to watch without searching through pages of program schedules. The Find Shows feature locates
shows based on specific titles, actors, directors, and topics that you choose. See “Find Shows” on page 38.
• Use an Ethernet connection to download Channel Guide information via broadband. It must be connected at all times. See
“Home Network Connections” on page 12.
• Watch shows recorded on other ReplayTVs in your home. If you have more than one ReplayTV, you can watch shows in one
room that were recorded in another. Or, start watching a show in one room, then continue watching the show in another room,
right from where you left off. See “Watching Shows Recorded on other ReplayTVs” on page 47.
• Transfer digital photos from your PC to your ReplayTV to create and view slide shows of your vacation or other photo collections. Additionally, you can display your photos when you press Pause or when the screen saver starts. See “Using the Photo
Viewer” on page 50.
ReplayTV 5500
2
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 3 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
:: Remote Control Overview
1 TV (Power) Power TV on or off. (See page 23 to program the remote to operate your
TV.)
2 ReplayTV (Power) Switch between On and Standby modes.
30-9 Tune to channels; jump to a channel in the Channel Guide.
4Enter Display a current show’s menu while in the Channel Guide.
5 Channel Guide Display TV listings.
6Zones Search TV listings by category.
7 Arrow (Navigation) Buttons Move on-screen highlight.
8 Select Choose on-screen options; view channel surfing display while watching live TV.
9Exit Exit on-screen menus.
10 Play/Slow Play/slow motion.
11 QuickSkip Skip 30 seconds of a recorded or delayed show.
12 Fast Forward Fast forward recorded or delayed show; frame-by-frame advance while
paused.
13 Stop Stop playback of show.
14 Return to Live Return to live TV while watching a show delayed.
15 Channel +/- Change channels; move one screen at a time up or down in guides and
menus.
16 Mute Mute the volume of the programmed TV.
17 Volume +/- Adjust the volume of the programmed TV.
18 Display See program information about current show.
19 Input Switch among ReplayTV’s inputs.
20 Rewind Rewind show.
21 Instant Replay Return 7 seconds and replay a segment.
22 Pause Pause live TV and recorded shows.
23 Record Record show from Channel Guide or while viewing live TV.
24 Menu Display ReplayTV Main Menu.
25 Replay Guide List of your recorded shows.
26 Jump Jump between a recorded show and live TV, two live TV shows, or two recorded shows.
Started
Connections Getting
SetupBasic
Operations
Features
Advanced
Help
3
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 4 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
:: Front Panel Overview
1POWER button Manually switches between On and Standby modes.
2 POWER light Lights when ReplayTV is on.
3IR Receiver Point remote control here when operating your ReplayTV.
4 REC (Recording) light Lights when ReplayTV is recording a show.
ReplayTV 5500
4
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 5 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
:: Rear Panel Overview
Started
Connections Getting
1 OUT TO TV Connect to a television VHF/UHF jack with RF cable.
2IN FROM ANT/CATV Connect an antenna, cable TV RF cable, or cable box with RF cable.
3 VIDEO/AUDIO IN 1/IN 2 Connect to the Audio/Video outputs of a cable box or satellite receiver using standard audio/
video cables.
4S-VIDEO IN Connect to a cable box or satellite receiver that has S-Video Out. The Audio IN 2 connectors must be used
with S-Video to receive sound. (Please note that S-Video In is part of Line 2.)
5 VIDEO/AUDIO OUT 1/OUT 2 Connect to the Audio/Video inputs of a television, monitor or A/V receiver using stan-
dard audio/video cables.
6PROGRESSIVE OUT Connect to a television, monitor or A/V receiver that has Progressive Video In.
7POWER CORD Connect to an electrical outlet.
8S-VIDEO OUT Connect to a television, monitor or A/V receiver that has S-Video In. (Please note that Video Out 1, Video
Out 2 and S-Video are active at all times.)
9 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Connect to an audio/video receiver equipped with an optical input.
10 SERIAL CONTROL Connect to a satellite receiver that has a Serial port. This allows ReplayTV to change the channels on
the satellite receiver. The IR Blaster is not needed if the satellite receiver supports serial control.
11 IR BLASTER Connect and affix the IR emitter over the infrared detector on a cable box or satellite receiver. This allows
ReplayTV to change the channels on these devices.
12 NETWORK ACTIVITY AND LINK LIGHTS Indicates the status of ReplayTV when using the Ethernet port. The green
light indicates that ReplayTV is connected to the network. The yellow light indicates network activity; i.e., data is being transferred to or from the unit.
SetupBasic
Operations
Features
Advanced
Help
5
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 6 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
13 ETHERNET (10/100BaseT) Connect to a broadband home network, including a router, hub or switch.
14 USB PORT (Currently inactive.)
15 TEL LINE Connect directly to a phone jack.
Turning on ReplayTV
1 Press the ReplayTV Power button on the ReplayTV remote control.
Or
2 Press the POWER button on the ReplayTV front panel.
Putting ReplayTV in Standby Mode
ReplayTV is in standby mode when it is plugged in with the power turned off. ReplayTV will record even if it is in standby
mode.
1 Press the ReplayTV Power button on the remote control.
Or
2 Press the POWER button on the ReplayTV front panel.
ReplayTV 5500
6
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 7 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
Chapter 2 Connections
:: Basic Connections
This chapter describes how to connect ReplayTV to your TV and other devices, including your home network. You will find
detailed connection options not found on the Quick Setup Guide. If you have not already, take a look at the Quick Setup Guide
before reading this chapter.
Cable Overview
You may not need to use all the cables provided with ReplayTV. Your setup will depend on the components (Cable box, satellite
receiver, VCR, home network, etc.) you use. During setup, you may be called upon to identify one or more of the following cables:
Started
Connections Getting
RF cable (included) delivers the signals broadcast by your cable TV company, or local stations. You can also
use this supplied cable to connect ReplayTV directly to your television. Provides lowest audio and video qual-
ity.
S-Video cable (not included) delivers high quality video signal from ReplayTV to your television or monitor.
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.
Component Video cables (not included) connect from the Progressive Out (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks on ReplayTV to
deliver high quality video signals to your television or monitor. Older-model TVs may not have a Progressive
input. Because component video cables only provide the video signal, they must be used in combination with
both of the audio plugs (red and white) on an A/V cable. Provides the highest video quality.
A/V cable (included) delivers audio and video signals from ReplayTV to your television or monitor. The red
and white plugs deliver stereo audio. The yellow plug delivers video. Provides better audio and video quality
than coaxial cable.
SetupBasic
Operations
Features
Advanced
Help
7
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 8 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
Serial cable (not included) lets ReplayTV change the channels on DirecTV satellite receivers, many of which
use serial cables for communication.
IR blaster cable (included) lets ReplayTV change the channels on your cable box or satellite receiver if it does
not support the serial cable. The IR blaster emitters need to be affixed directly over the IR detector on your satellite receiver or cable box. See “Connecting the IR Blaster” on page 10.
9-pin to 15-pin adapter (not included) connects your satellite receiver to ReplayTV if the satellite receiver uses
a 15-pin serial cable.
RJ-11 to 9-pin adapter (not included) connects your satellite receiver to ReplayTV if the satellite receiver uses
a telephone cable in place of a serial cable. RCA models DRD221RD, DRD222RD, DRD223RD, and
DS2122RD all require use of this adapter.
Ethernet cable (not included) connects to the ETHERNET jack on ReplayTV, allowing you to connect
ReplayTV to a broadband network. If you have a home network, you should leave ReplayTV connected to it at
all times, because ReplayTV will use it to receive Channel Guide listings.
ReplayTV 5500
Telephone cable (included) connects from the TEL LINE jack on ReplayTV to a phone jack. Leave the cable
connected to ReplayTV at all times to receive the daily Channel Guide listings.
8
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 9 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
:: Planning your Setup
Read this section before incorporating ReplayTV into your entertainment system.
Incorporating ReplayTV into your Entertainment System
ReplayTV controls and records the television signals you receive (satellite, cable, antenna, or a combination of all three). The signal(s) connect directly to the ReplayTV inputs. The outputs from ReplayTV connect to a television, monitor, or A/V receiver. You
can also connect a VCR to ReplayTV and save shows you have recorded to videotape. See “Saving Recordings to Videotape” on
page 46 for more information. ReplayTV is not intended to record signals sent by DVD players and video game systems. Connect
DVD players and video game systems directly to your television, not to ReplayTV.
Checking your Satellite Receiver
ReplayTV receives broadcast signals from satellite receivers through S-Video or A/V cables. ReplayTV can send channel-changing
signals to your satellite receiver through a serial cable or the supplied IR blaster. Use the IR blaster if your DirecTV satellite
receiver does not have a serial port or support serial control.
If the remote control for your satellite receiver has a “UHF” label, or if your satellite receiver uses a small antenna, your satellite
receiver is radio controlled. DISH Network satellite receivers are either UHF only, UHF and IR (infrared), or IR only. ReplayTV
does not support UHF-only receivers. Serial control is not supported by DISH receivers.
Connecting ReplayTV to an A/V
Receiver
1 Connect the incoming television signal to ReplayTV. Refer to the
Quick Setup Guide for detailed instructions.
2 Connect an A/V cable from the OUTPUT jacks on ReplayTV to the
AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on your A/V receiver, matching like colors. Use an S-Video cable if your receiver has S-Video In.
3 Refer to the Quick Setup Guide to complete the remaining connec-
tions.
Started
Connections Getting
SetupBasic
Operations
Features
Advanced
Help
9
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 10 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
Connecting ReplayTV to a VCR
Connect ReplayTV to a VCR if you want to watch or save your recordings on videotape. Deleting recordings from the Replay Guide will preserve hard drive space.
• Connect an A/V cable from the OUTPUT jacks on ReplayTV to the
AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on your VCR, matching like colors.
• Set the VCR to its A/V input instead of channel 3 or 4 to record
shows from ReplayTV if you use A/V cables.
Connecting a Video Camera or VCR to
ReplayTV
• You can connect a video camera or VCR from its Outputs to the
Inputs on ReplayTV and record the content onto ReplayTV using
the Manual Record feature. See “Using Manual Record” on
page 40.
Connecting Cable Box and Satellite Receiver Controllers
If you connect a cable box or satellite receiver to ReplayTV, you will need to attach a controller cable so ReplayTV can change the
channels on either of these components. The controller, either a serial cable or the supplied IR blaster cable, will act as a remote
control for these components. Serial control is only supported by DirecTV receivers.
ReplayTV 5500
Connecting the Serial Cable
If your satellite receiver supports serial cable, use a serial cable as a controlling cable. Connect the serial cable to the SERIAL connector on ReplayTV and to the serial port on your cable box or satellite receiver. If your receiver uses a 15-pin serial connector, use
a 15-pin to 9-pin adapter. If you have a satellite receiver that uses telephone cable in place of serial cable, you will need to use an
RJ-11 to 9-pin adapter to connect the satellite receiver to ReplayTV. RCA models DRD221RD, DRD222RD, DRD223RD, and
DS2122RD will all require this adapter. (Serial cables and adapters are available at www.replaytv.com.)
Connecting the IR Blaster
Use the IR blaster if your satellite receiver or cable box does not support serial cable.
Locate the infrared detector on your cable box or satellite receiver
The infrared emitter at the end of the IR blaster must be placed directly over the infrared detector on
your cable box or satellite receiver. The infrared detector receives the signals from the ReplayTV
remote control.
10
Infrared Emitters
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 11 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
If the infrared detector on the unit is not labeled, follow these steps:
1 Refer to the owner’s manual of your cable box or satellite receiver. It may be shown there.
2 Look for an area of dark, nearly opaque plastic on the front of the unit. If you find this area,
look closely into it. You may be able to see the infrared detector behind it. If it is visible, you
should see a small square frame with a reddish area in the center. This is the infrared detector.
Skip to “Connect and affix the IR blaster.”
3 Shine a flashlight through the dark plastic area on the front of the unit. If you see the infrared
detector, skip to “Connect and affix the IR blaster.”
4 Using the remote control for your cable box or satellite receiver, turn the power on and off.
Do not use the ReplayTV remote control.
5 With the remote control in one hand, place the other hand over one section of the front of the
unit.
6 Try to turn the power on and off. If you succeed, your hand is not covering the infrared detec-
tor.
7 Move your hand to a different place on the front of the unit and repeat steps 5 and 6. Keep
repeating in this manner until you cannot turn the power on and off. At this point, your hand
is covering the infrared detector.
Connect and affix the IR blaster
1 Plug the IR blaster into the IR BLASTER connector on the back of ReplayTV.
2 Peel off the protective cover from one of the emitters on the IR blaster. This will expose the
adhesive material on the infrared emitter for placement onto your cable box or satellite
receiver.
3 Affix the adhesive side of the infrared emitter to the dark plastic area directly over the center
of the infrared detector.
Locating the infrared detector
Started
Connections Getting
SetupBasic
Operations
• If you only want ReplayTV to control one device, hide the
unused emitter behind the equipment, away from any detectors.
After you connect the IR blaster, you will test to see if it works by trying to turn on your cable box or
satellite receiver using the IR blaster. You will do this during the on-screen setup process by providing
ReplayTV with the setup code number for your cable box or satellite receiver. If the test fails, you may
still be able to use that code to change channels.
Affixing the IR blaster
11
Features
Advanced
Help
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 12 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
Completing the On-screen Setup
After completing all the connections to your components and home network (if you chose to do so), you will need to complete
ReplayTV’s on-screen setup process. The setup process requires you to indicate the following:
• If you are using a broadband or modem connection
• Your ZIP code so ReplayTV will receive the correct channels for your area
• The brand of your cable box or satellite receiver connected and the cables used to complete the connections
• The setup code for your cable box or satellite receiver, if used, so ReplayTV can change the channels on these components
:: Home Network Connections
If you have a home network, you can connect ReplayTV to it using the ETHERNET connection. This connection will allow you to
watch shows recorded on another ReplayTV in your home, and transfer photos from your PC to ReplayTV. The following sections
provide instructions for setting up ReplayTV to use the networking features. Refer to “Advanced Features” on page 47 to learn how
to use the features.
ReplayTV needs its own IP address to communicate with other devices on your network. It will automatically search for an IP
address during the first-time Quick Setup process. If an IP address is not automatically found, you will have to enter it manually.
See “Entering Networking Information Manually on ReplayTV” on page 16.
ReplayTV 5500
Connecting ReplayTV to an Existing Network
1 If you are connecting ReplayTV to a broadband network, plug an Ethernet cable into the ETHERNET jack on ReplayTV and to
an available Ethernet jack on your network (on a wall, hub, switch, or router).
2 Turn ReplayTV on. You will see the Quick Setup screen in a few minutes. ReplayTV will automatically request an IP address
from the network.
3 After a successful test, you will be asked to enter your ZIP code and continue with setup.
4 If you have firewall software installed or a router with a built-in firewall, the default settings should work fine. See “Router
Setup” on page 16.
5 If ReplayTV does not find a DHCP server (normally your router), you will need to manually set up the network connection.
You will need to enter the following information manually:
• IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway address and DNS Server address.
12
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 13 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
Connecting ReplayTV to a Cable Modem
Using a router to connect ReplayTV to your cable modem is recommended. The router will allow you to share your cable modem
without needing additional IP addresses from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If your ISP requires that you log on or use special software on your PC in order to access the Internet, you will need a router. Consult your ISP for requirements. Refer to the following connection examples for details.
Connecting to a router
1 Use a recommended router that your ISP supports and
connect it directly to your cable modem. (See “Recommended Routers” on page 16.) If you have a single-port
router, you will also need a hub or a switch to connect
more than one device to the router.
2 Turn on your router. Refer to the router’s user guide to
set up the router. The default configuration of the router
is normally sufficient. By default, most routers have
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) enabled
for automatically assigning IP addresses.
3 You can connect ReplayTV directly to the router, or to a
hub or switch that is connected to the router. Refer to
“Connecting ReplayTV to an Existing Network” on
page 12 to complete the setup.
Started
Connections Getting
SetupBasic
13
Operations
Features
Advanced
Help
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 14 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
Connecting directly to a cable modem (no router)
If you are connecting ReplayTV directly to a cable modem, you need to have an additional IP address from your ISP for ReplayTV. Before setting up ReplayTV, you
should verify with your ISP that a device like ReplayTV is supported. You may need to
specify the IP address on ReplayTV. See “Entering Networking Information Manually
on ReplayTV” on page 16 for more information.
1 Verify that there is no special software or log on required for Internet access.
2 Verify that no settings other than the IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway address, and
DNS Server address are required. (For example, some broadband connections require
that a DNS suffix be entered on your PC for Internet access to work.)
3 Check to see if your ISP requires the MAC address of devices like ReplayTV for Inter-
net connectivity. (Some ISPs require the MAC address of network devices in order to
automatically assign it an IP address. See “Determining the ReplayTV MAC (Media
Access Control) Address” on page 17.
4 Refer to “Connecting ReplayTV to an Existing Network” on page 12 to complete the
setup.
ReplayTV 5500
14
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 15 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
Connecting ReplayTV to a DSL Modem
Connecting ReplayTV to a DSL modem is the same as connecting it to a cable modem with a few exceptions. Refer to “Connecting
ReplayTV to a Cable Modem” on page 13 with the following additions.
• The DSL modem you own might be a DSL router. If you are not sure, contact your ISP or DSL modem provider. If it is a
router, it can automatically assign an IP address to ReplayTV. If you have PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) DSL
(you have to log on through software before you can access the Internet), you cannot connect ReplayTV directly to your DSL
modem unless it is also a router. PPPoE accounts require that the user log on with a username and password. Software is normally provided for your computer to do this. If you purchase a router to use with your PPPoE account, verify that it supports
PPPoE.
Started
Using In-Home Video Sharing and Photo Viewer Without a Home Network
It’s easy to copy pictures to ReplayTV or watch shows recorded on another ReplayTV in your home. To connect two or more
ReplayTVs, or to connect ReplayTV to your PC, you will need to purchase a hub or switch and an Ethernet cable for each
ReplayTV. You may also need to purchase an Ethernet network card for your PC.
Watching shows on another ReplayTV
1 Plug both ReplayTVs into your hub/switch.
2 Set up both ReplayTVs to connect using the phone line.
Once both are set up, they will automatically “find” each other on your network. See “Watching Shows Recorded on other ReplayTVs” on page 47.
Copying pictures from a PC to ReplayTV
1 Plug your PC and ReplayTV into your hub/switch.
2 Manually enter the network settings for the network card in your PC.
When set up to use the phone line, ReplayTV defaults to the following IP address range: 192.168.0.x. Set the IP address and
Subnet mask on your PC to 192.168.0.100 and 255.255.255.0. If you don’t know how to enter the IP address on your network
card, consult Windows Help or the documentation for your network card. See “Installing ReplayTV Photo Transfer” on page 49
to view photos on your ReplayTV.
Connections Getting
SetupBasic
Operations
Features
Advanced
Help
15
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 16 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
Router Setup
Any router should work with ReplayTV. Default router settings are normally sufficient for ReplayTV to connect to the ReplayTV
Service. Refer to the following information only if you are experiencing connection issues.
Recommended Routers
Make Model
Netgear RT311
Netgear RP114
SMC Barricade SMC7004BR
Linksys BEFW11S4
1 DHCP is enabled by default on most routers. Verify that it is enabled.
2 TCP ports 53 (DNS), 123 (NTP), and 80 (http) are normally open by default.Verify that they are open on your router. If your
PC that is connected to the same router can browse the Web, you can normally assume that ports 53 and 80 are open.
ReplayTV 5500
Entering Networking Information Manually on ReplayTV
The manual entry screen will display if ReplayTV is unable to obtain an IP address automatically during first-time setup.
1 Press Menu on the remote control and choose Setup.
2 Choose Network and Input Settings from the Setup menu.
3 Choose Change Network.
4 Choose Change from Automated to Manual and enter the information.
16
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 17 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
Determining the ReplayTV IP Address
The IP address you specify on ReplayTV must be in the same range as the IP addresses of other computers or devices on the same
network, but not identical. For example, if the IP address of your computer is 192.168.0.1 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0,
then the ReplayTV IP address may be 192.168.0.x, where x can be any number from 2 to 254. No other device on your network can
use the same IP address as ReplayTV. See “Finding your Computer’s Network Information” on page 18.
What you base the ReplayTV information on depends on the configuration of your network.
• If ReplayTV is connected to a router, then you need to collect the network information from the router or a PC connected to the
router. It does not matter if there is a hub between ReplayTV and the router.
• If ReplayTV is connected to a cable modem or DSL modem, then the network information you need is provided by your ISP.
You will need a separate IP address for ReplayTV.
• If ReplayTV is connected directly to your PC or through a hub, then you need the network information from the network card.
Determining the ReplayTV MAC (Media Access Control) Address
Every Ethernet device has a unique hardware number. Follow these steps to find the ReplayTV MAC address.
1 Go to the DOS or Command prompt on your PC.
2 Type “Ping (ReplayTV’s IP address)” and press Enter.
3 Type “Arp -a” and press Enter.
You will see a list of hardware addresses and associated IP addresses. Look for the hardware address associated with
ReplayTV’s IP address.
Started
Connections Getting
SetupBasic
Finding the Router IP Address
Your router will have both a WAN (External) and LAN (Internal) IP address. If you are specifying the IP address on ReplayTV, the
information you will use to set up ReplayTV will come from the LAN settings.
• Check the documentation that shipped with your router. It normally has the default IP settings.
• If supported, use Netscape or Internet Explorer to look at the configuration settings on your router. For most routers, all you
need to do is enter the IP address of the router into your Web browser.
• Use the included software that shipped with your router to check its IP settings.
• If you have a PC connected to the router, you can use IPCONFIG or WINIPCFG on your PC to get the IP information you will
need. See “Finding your Computer’s Network Information” on page 18 for further details.
17
Operations
Features
Advanced
Help
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 18 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
Finding your Computer’s Network Information
If your home network does not have a DHCP server (a router, for example), you will need to manually set the IP address on
ReplayTV. You can use the network information from your computer to determine what the IP address should be. Following are
steps to find this information for common computer systems.
Windows 9x or Millennium
1 Go to the Start menu on your PC and select Run.
2 Type WINIPCFG and select OK.
3 Select the correct network adapter from the menu.
The network adapter from which you collect information must be connected to ReplayTV or to the same network (e.g., hub or
router) as ReplayTV.
Windows 2000
• Go to the Command prompt on your PC and type IPCONFIG /all.
The network adapter from which you collect information must be connected to ReplayTV or to the same network (e.g., hub or
router) as ReplayTV.
Windows XP
1 Go to the network and dialup connections folder.
2 Select the appropriate LAN connection.
3 Double-click on the LAN connection.
4 Click on the Support button. The information for that adapter will display in the window.
The network adapter from which you collect information must be connected to ReplayTV or to the same network (e.g., hub or
router) as ReplayTV.
ReplayTV 5500
Windows NT
• Go to the Command prompt on your PC and type IPCONFIG /all
The network adapter from which you collect information must be connected to ReplayTV or to the same network (e.g., hub or
router) as ReplayTV.
Macintosh
These instructions do not apply to Mac OS X.
1 Go to the Apple menu.
2 Select Control Panels.
3 Select TCP/IP. The information you need is located here: IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway address (router), DNS address.
Some older Macintosh computers may have a MacTCP control panel instead of a TCP/IP control panel.
18
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 19 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
Chapter 3 Setup
:: About Menu Navigation
The following buttons are used to display and navigate ReplayTV menus:
Y Press to move up the list of menu items.
B Press to move down the list of menu items.
" Press to move right and to change menu options.
A Press to move backward through menu options.
Select Press to display a menu or option and confirm menu settings.
Exit Press to dismiss a menu or screen.
Started
Connections Getting
Menu navigation buttons
19
SetupBasic
Operations
Features
Advanced
Help
ReplayTV5.5 UG.book Page 20 Friday, August 1, 2003 10:58 AM
:: 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 “Channel Guide” on
page 32 for more 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 where to go to play, and delete
recorded programs. See “Replay Guide” on page 43
for more information.
Photo Viewer: Use the Photo Viewer to view digital
photos copied from your PC to ReplayTV. See “Using
the Photo Viewer” on page 50 for more information.
Find Shows: Use Find Shows to quickly locate shows that you would like to record using keywords. See “Find Shows” on page 38
for more information.
Manual Record: Set up time-based recordings that are independent of Channel Guide programming using Manual Record. See
“Using Manual Record” on page 40 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 39 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 will receive a welcome message after you complete the on-screen setup of ReplayTV.
Setup: Use Setup to customize ReplayTV. See “Setup Menu” on page 21 for more information.
ReplayTV 5500
20
Loading...