FiOS TV Remote DVR
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Table of Contents
0BGETTING STARTED............................................................................................................... 3
6BCOMMON TERMS...................................................................................................................... 3
REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................ 3
ACCESSING FIOS TV.................................................................................................................... 4
25B.......................................................................................................................................... 5
Obtaining an Authorization Code (ASTB)................................................................................. 5
1BON DEMAND............................................................................................................................ 9
7BACCESSING ON DEMAND .......................................................................................................... 9
8BBROWSING AND BOOKMARKING VIDEOS................................................................................... 9
DVR...............................................................................................................................................10
9BCHECKING THE DVR MENU OPTIONS ......................................................................................10
10BCREATE NEW RECORDING - BROWSE .....................................................................................10
11BCREATE NEW RECORDING - SEARCH ......................................................................................11
12BVIEW SCHEDULED RECORDINGS ............................................................................................12
26BMore Info/Cancel Recording.............................................................................................12
27BScheduling Conflicts .........................................................................................................12
13BVIEW RECORDED PROGRAMS.................................................................................................13
14BDELETE RECORDED PROGRAMS .............................................................................................13
RELOADING SCHEDULE AND RELOAD RECORDED .........................................................................14
TV LISTINGS...............................................................................................................................15
15BACCESSING TV LISTINGS.......................................................................................................15
16BNAVIGATING TV LISTINGS ....................................................................................................15
Jump to Channel.....................................................................................................................15
3BSEARCH...................................................................................................................................16
17BSEARCH BY KEYWORD ..........................................................................................................16
28BSearch Results Folders .....................................................................................................16
29BUsing the Options Filter with Keyword Search..................................................................16
18BSEARCH - BROWSE BY INTERESTS ..........................................................................................17
30BNavigating Browse by Interests.........................................................................................17
19BACCESSING PARENTAL CONTROLS .........................................................................................18
20BCHANGE THE STATUS OF PARENTAL CONTROLS .....................................................................18
21BVIEW CURRENT SETTINGS .....................................................................................................18
TARGETED DEVICES................................................................................................................19
22BMOTOROLA .......................................................................................................................19
23BLG .......................................................................................................................................19
24BSAMSUNG ..........................................................................................................................19
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS........................................................................................20
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0BGetting Started
6BCommon Terms
The following common terms will be referenced throughout this document:
Soft Keys – keys used to access changing menu options on the lower
right and left hand corners of the
screen.
LSK – left soft key
RSK – right soft key
CLR – (Clear) button used to
navigate to a previous screen or menu
on the phone.
OK – button located between the
navigation arrows.
Navigation Arrows – used to move
around the menus and screen of the
phone.
ASTB – Advanced Set Top Box
Requirements To use FiOS TV Remote DVR you must have the following:
• FiOS TV subscription
• Home Media DVR subscription
• Valid Parental PIN
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Figure 1
Accessing FiOS TV
Note: You must have a valid Parental Pin for the FiOS TV
Remote DVR authorization process to be successful.
• Use the right arrow key to navigate to the Get It Now
menu (fig 1) and press OK.
• Use the down arrow keys to navigate to the menu item,
Tools On The GO (fig 2) and press OK.
• Use the down arrow to select FiOS TV Remote DVR and
press OK.
• If you are accessing this application for the first time, you
will see a screen asking you if you are a FiOS TV
subscriber (fig 3). Press OK to select Yes.
• A screen will appear asking you if you are subscribed to
Home Media DVR (fig 4). Press OK to select Yes.
• Directions for obtaining an authorization code to begin using Fios TV Remote DVR will
be displayed (fig 5).
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25B
Obtaining an Authorization Code (ASTB)
Authorization codes are obtained from your
ASTB.
Step by step directions are as follows as follows:
• From your ASTB, press the menu button
on your FiOS TV remote.
• Use your Down arrow button to select
Settings and press OK (fig 5a).
• Select FiOS TV Remote DVR and
press OK (fig 5b).
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Figure 5b
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• Select Mobile Phone Access and
press OK (fig 5c).
• Enter your Parental PIN in the
textbox and press OK (5d).
• Select Enter the Mobile Phone
Number and press OK (fig 5e)
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• Enter your mobile phone number
and press OK (fig 5f).
• After successful authentication, a
confirmation code will be
displayed. Make note of this code
for entry into your Mobile device
(fig 5g).
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• From the authorization screen on your
Mobile device (fig 6), enter the code
from your ASTB and press OK.
• A screen with an alert that your
authorization was successful will
appear (fig 7). Press any key to
continue.
• A loading screen will be displayed
(fig 8).
• When the application has finished
loading, the FiOS TV Remote DVR
main menu will appear (fig 9).
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1BOn Demand
This feature allows you to browse through and bookmark
Videos on Demand (VOD) for viewing on your TV later.
7BAccessing On Demand
From the FiOS TV Remote DVR main menu, select On
Demand (fig 10) and press OK. The Video on Demand
menu (fig 11) will be displayed with the following items:
• Featured – lists the current Featured selections from
Verizon.
• Browse – browse the entire On Demand listings by category.
• Search – keyword search of On Demand Listings.
• Bookmarks – view On Demand items you have bookmarked.
8BBrowsing and Bookmarking Videos
• Select Browse on the VOD main menu and press OK.
VODs are arranged in folders according to category. Press
the down arrow to view additional category folders, or select
a category and press OK or the right arrow to drill down into
the folders (fig 12) until you reach the individual videos.
• To view more detail about the video, select the title and
press OK. Press CLR or the left arrow to return to the
VOD list.
• Press the LSK to bookmark a selected video (fig 13).
• Press the RSK to access Poster View, images associated with the video.
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DVR
9BChecking the DVR Menu Options
From the FiOS TV Remote DVR main menu, select the
DVR menu option (fig 14).
The DVR Menu displays the following options:
• Create New Recording.
• Recorded Programs.
• View Schedule.
10BCreate New Recording - Browse
• From the menu, select DVR
to display the DVR menu (fig 15).
• Select Create New Recording to display
the Create New Recording menu.
The following options are displayed (fig 16):
2. Browse TV Listings. 3. Search TV Listings.
Select Browse TV Listings and press OK to display the TV Listing (fig 17).
• Using the arrow keys, scroll through the listing to find
an item you wish to record.
• Press the RSK to open the Options Menu.
• Select Record from the menu and press OK.
• After the Scheduling Recording animation has finished,
the selection will be scheduled on the Set Top Box.
Note: Press the LSK to display a menu to filter listings by:
1. Favorites (set up via the ASTB) 2. HD Channels
3. All Channels
Press the RSK to display a menu of Options:
1. Program Info
2. Record Show 3. Go to Show
4. Go to Date/Time
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11BCreate New Recording - Search
• From the FiOS TV Remote DVR main menu, select DVR
to display the DVR menu.
• Select Create New Recording to display
the Create New Recording menu.
The following options are displayed (fig 18):
1. Browse TV Listing.
2. Search TV Listing.
• Select Search TV Listings (fig 19) to display
the search screen.
• In the text entry box enter some text relative to
your search. As you enter text, results will be
displayed below the entry box.
• Using the arrow keys, select the program from
the list.
• Use the RSK to open the Options menu to use
the following filters:
1. Show All
2. Filter by Live 3. Filter by PPV
4. Filter by VOD
• Search results will be displayed as individual entries or grouped in category folders (fig
20).
• Use the arrow keys to scroll through the search results. Press OK to make a selection.
• Once you have made an individual selection (fig 21), use the RSK to open the options
menu and activate the Record function.
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12BView Scheduled Recordings
• From the FiOS TV Remote DVR main menu,
select DVR, and press OK.
• Navigate to View Schedule (fig 22) and press
OK.
• An animation will be displayed while the
schedule is retrieved.
• The Schedule screen will be displayed (fig 23).
Note: If the number of programs recorded exceeds
the size of the screen, use the up/down arrow keys to navigate between the pages.
• Select a date on the screen to display the
programs scheduled to be recorded for that day (fig 23).
• Recordings associated with the selected date
will be displayed (fig 24).
26BMore Info/Cancel Recording
• To view additional information about a program or cancel a recording, press the RSK to
open Options.
• The Options menu will be displayed enabling
you to view additional information about the
item or cancel the scheduled recording.
27BScheduling Conflicts
If you attempt to record a program at the same
time as a previous recording has been set, an error message will be displayed. Resolving scheduling
conflicts most be done via the ASTB.
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13BView Recorded Programs
• From the FiOS TV Remote DVR main menu,
select DVR and press OK to display the DVR
menu.
• From the DVR menu, select Recorded Programs
(fig 25) and press OK.
• After a brief animation, the Recorded Programs
screen will be displayed (fig 26).
Recorded programs are organized into folders by the
date the programs were recorded. Select a date and press OK.
• Select a folder and press OK to access the
contents (fig 26).
14BDelete Recorded Programs
• From the recorded programs menu, select a
program and press the RSK to open the Options menu (fig 27).
• Select Delete Recording (fig 27) and press
OK.
• An animation will be displayed while the
selection is deleted (fig 28).
• A confirmation message is displayed. The program is deleted from the ASTB.
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DVR Menu
Reloading Schedule and Reload Recorded
After setting recordings and schedules,
occasionally it is necessary to refresh the
recordings and schedule listings. If you have set
recordings that are not reflected in the recoding schedule, navigate to the DVR menu and use the
RSK to select options.
Use the navigation arrows to select Reload
Schedule or Reload Recorded. Press OK. The
selection items will be reloaded.
Reload Schedule and Recorded
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Figure 29
TV Listings
15BAccessing TV Listings
• From the FiOS TV Remote DRV main menu
(fig 29), select TV Listing and press OK.
• The TV Listings menu is displayed (fig 30).
16BNavigating TV Listings
• Use the Filter option (LSK) to sort shows by:
1. Favorites 2. HD Channels
3. All Channels
Note: Favorites are set up via the ASTB.
• Press Options to display a menu with the
following items:
1. Program Info – displays a description of the selection.
2. Record Show – record selection directly from the TV Listings.
3. Go to Channel – displays an entry box to type in a channel number. 4. Go to Date/Time – displays an entry box to find programs by date and
time.
• Use the right and left arrow keys to scroll through programs on a channel by time.
• Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll up and down the channels.
• A red dot icon displayed next to a title indicates the show is in the process of being
recorded.
Jump to Channel
While in the TV Listings screen, you can
quickly jump to a channel by using the number
pad to enter the channel number.
From the TV Listings screen (fig 30), enter a
number. The Go to Channel options is displayed with the number you entered (fig 30a). Press OK
or wait for the device to automatically jump to
the number entered.
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3BSearch
From the FiOS TV Remote DVR main menu (fig
31), select Search then, OK to access the Search facility.
17BSearch by Keyword
• From the Search screen (fig 32), select Search
by Keyword and press OK.
• A new screen with a text entry box will be
displayed (fig 33).
• Use the phone’s keypad to type in a word related
to your search. As letters are entered into the
box, results will begin displaying below the text box (fig 34).
• Icons will differentiate results as TV, PPV, VOD
or Actor.
28BSearch Results Folders
If the search reveals a number of results with the
same asset name, the items will be displayed in
folders.
29BUsing the Options Filter with Keyword Search
Use the RSK to select Options. The Options menu
displays the following filtering items:
1. Show All 2. Filter by Live TV
3. Filter by PPV
4. Filter by VOD
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18BSearch - Browse by Interests
• From the Search menu (fig 35), select
Browse by Category and press OK.
• The Browse screen will appear (fig 36).
30BNavigating Browse by Interests
• From the Browse screen (fig 36), select TV
Listings, Video on Demand or Pay Per
View and press OK.
• The relevant screen is displayed with
categories arranged by folder (fig 37).
• Select a folder and press OK to drill down to individual items.
• Icons will differentiate results as TV, PPV, VOD or Actor (fig 38).
4BParental Controls
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19BAccessing Parental Controls
• From the FiOS TV Remote DVR main menu
(fig 39), select Parental Controls and press
OK.
• Enter your 4 digit PIN number in the entry box
(fig 40) and press OK.
The “verifying” animation will be displayed and
the Parental Control main menu is displayed.
The Parental Control menu (fig 41) is displayed with the status set (On/Off).
20BChange the Status of Parental Controls
Note: Parental Controls are set on the ASTB. You cannot control access to the TV from your phone
without establishing these settings on the ASTB
first.
Once you have set up your choice of Parental
Controls on the ASTB, you can elect to turn your settings on and off remotely from your cell phone.
Use the right arrow key or press OK to toggle
between changing the status to On or Off. (fig 41).
21BView Current Settings
Select View Current Settings (fig 42) and press OK. The View ratings screen appears. The
settings established from your ASTB are displayed
(fig 43).
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Targeted Devices
FiOS TV Remote DVR coming soon to the following devices:
22BMOTOROLA
23BLG
24BSAMSUNG
RAZR v3m1
RAZR 2v9m 1 1
KRZR
RAZR Maxx Ve
SCH-a990
8800
8600
8700
EnV
9100
VX-8500 Chocolate1
8550 Chocolate2
Voyager
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I record several shows simultaneously? A: Yes, you can record up to 2 different shows at the same time.
Q: I tried to record a show via my phone and I got an alert that says there is a scheduling conflict. How do I resolve the conflict?
A: This alert means you have tried to schedule more than 2 shows at the same time. You
need to either resolve the conflict from your ASTB, or delete a recording scheduled at the same time as the new selection.
Q: I downloaded FiOS TV remote DVR and it says I need to enter an authorization code.
What is this and how do I get the code? A: You need to get this code using your ASTB. Please follow the instructions in this manual
beginning on page 5, Obtaining an Authorization Code.
Q: Can FiOS TV Remote DVR be accessed by more than one hand held device in my
household?
A: Only one device can be used at a time to program your ASTB. In theory, you can use different phones however, each time you switch devices you will need to reregister the
phone and obtain a new authorization code to access your ASTB.
Q: Can I change my Parental Control setting from my hand held device? A: Parental controls can only be activated or disabled using your phone (On/Off). Specific
Parental Control settings are established on your ASTB.
Q: If I loose my mobile device, how do I prevent someone from accessing my ASTB at
home?
A: From your ASTB, follow the directions beginning on page 5 of this document, and enter
a new or dummy phone number when you reach the set that requires you to enter a phone number. This will lock out anyone attempting to use your phone to access your ASTB.
Q: How do I find out what version of FiOS TV Remote DVR I am using? A: From the FiOS TV Remote DVR main menu on your mobile device, select About and
press OK. The application version will be displayed.
Q: I set my FiOS TV DVR to record a program, why isn’t it listed on the recording schedule
on my phone?
A: FiOS TV Remote DVR loads recording schedules and TV Listings information to your
phone when you start the application. If you make a change on your set top box (i.e., schedule a recording, make a change to Parental Controls, etc.) while FiOS TV Remote
DVR is running on your phone, you will need to restart FiOS TV Remote DVR to see the
update.
Q: I programmed my DVR to record a show and my new settings are not reflected on the
phone. A: If this happens, you can refresh the screen by navigating to DVR and using the RSK to
select Options, Reload Recorded. Your new recorded shows will be displayed.
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