PICO VMX3-1, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual VMX3 1 HD MPEG 2 4 QAM Set Top Box...

Page 2: ...g 10 3 SYSTEM SET UP 12 3 1 Programming the Remote Control 12 3 2 Changing the Menu Language 13 3 3 Parental Controls 13 3 4 Changing the Password 14 3 5 Locking Channels 15 3 6 Remove Channels from a...

Page 3: ...e future 1 1 Important Information POWER REQUIREMENTS 100 V 240 VAC 50 Hz 60 Hz LIQUIDS Take care not to spill any liquids over the receiver or splash it Avoid placing objects with liquids on or next...

Page 4: ...Upon receipt inspect the box and note any damage to the box or the unit In case of damage contact your cable operator The box includes A 1 VMX3 1 Quick Start Guide B 1 VMX3 1 unit C 1 Remote control D...

Page 5: ...ghts reserved REV 081715 5 VMX3 1 HD MPEG 2 4 QAM Set Top Box 1 3 Front Panel The VMX3 1 is designed for ease of use and offers a small foot print The front panel features minimal buttons and graphics...

Page 6: ...coaxial cable into the Cable In 2 plug on the back of the unit in order to receive the cable feed Label Function 1 Cable In Input of coaxial cable as content source 2 Loop Out Coaxial cable out for l...

Page 7: ...on CC Closed captions ON OFF MAIL Displays e mail messages AUDIO Toggles mono stereo audio options SUB Subtitles ON OFF MEDIA Displays recorded Library FAV Displays Favorites list INFO Displays progra...

Page 8: ...wer from the TV and set top box B Plug the cable TV cable into the Cable In Figure 2 1 1 C Connect an external HDD to the set top box using a USB cable if available D Connect the set top box to your t...

Page 9: ...et Top Box G The set top box will start an Auto Channel Scan This will program the channels into the box H Let this continue to 100 I Once this Auto Channel Scan has completed the number of detected c...

Page 10: ...top box is not working then the first step is to restart the box If this does not work then try resetting the box to first time installation This is done by following these instructions A With the TV...

Page 11: ...press OK The set top box will then reboot and start a scan and find all of the available channels If this does not work please contact your cable operator for more troubleshooting options 2 2 2 Help...

Page 12: ...the red light at the top turns bright red B Point the remote that you would like to copy and the set top box remote at one another C On the set top box remote press and hold the button that you would...

Page 13: ...gs C Inside the Region menu scroll down to Language D Select your preferred language by scrolling to the left or right E Once selected exit out of the menu F The menu will begin showing your chosen la...

Page 14: ...MX3 1 HD MPEG 2 4 QAM Set Top Box 14 3 4 Changing the Password The current default password is 0000 This password can be customized and updated by using the following steps A Go into the menu B Select...

Page 15: ...1715 15 VMX3 1 HD MPEG 2 4 QAM Set Top Box E Scroll down to Set PIN and press OK F Enter and confirm a new password then press OK to return to the menu 3 5 Locking Channels In order to set parental co...

Page 16: ...our current password for parental controls default is 0000 E Select Select Locked Channels and press OK F A list of your channels will appear Navigate to those you would like to lock and press OK on e...

Page 17: ...5 17 VMX3 1 HD MPEG 2 4 QAM Set Top Box 3 6 Remove Channels from a Locked List To unlock a channel use these steps A Go into menu B Select Settings C Navigate to the Parental menu D If prompted enter...

Page 18: ...list navigate to a locked channel and press OK The lock next to the channel will disappear 3 7 Unlocking Channels When a locked channel is selected you will be prompted to enter the parental lock 4 d...

Page 19: ...x 3 8 Locking the Menu To lock the menu follow these steps A From the menu navigate to Parental B If prompted enter your password for parental controls default is 0000 C Scroll down to Settings Lock a...

Page 20: ...t Top Box 20 3 9 Unlocking the Menu To turn the Settings Lock feature off A From the menu navigate to Parental B When prompted enter your password for parental controls default is 0000 C Scroll down t...

Page 21: ...box ships in normal power mode If you prefer to set this to Power Save Mode follow these steps A From the menu navigate to Settings B Navigate to TV C Scroll down to Energy Mode You can toggle between...

Page 22: ...g the Set Top Box B While watching a live program press the REC button on your remote C The current program will begin recording immediately and can be found in the Library See 4 4 Playing Back a Prog...

Page 23: ...e steps A Press the EPG button on your remote control B In the EPG navigate to the program that you would like to record C When the program is highlighted press the Red button on the remote to schedul...

Page 24: ...2 4 QAM Set Top Box 24 C Select from the list and press OK to bring up options for managing your scheduled reminder recording 4 4 Playing Back a Program In order to play back an existing recording fo...

Page 25: ...mation about the recording D Press OK again to start watching the recorded program 4 5 Email Messages from the Cable Company To view important messages from the cable company follow these steps A When...

Page 26: ...2 4 QAM Set Top Box 26 4 6 Favorites 4 6 1 Creating a Favorites List A From the menu navigate to Settings B Select Favorites C Press the Green remote button to create a new list D Create a name for y...

Page 27: ...on will appear next to the channels you ve selected To remove a channel from the list press OK again and the heart icon will disappear G When you are finished exit out of the menu H To select your cus...

Page 28: ...ther changes or rename the list 4 6 2 Using a Favorites List A On the remote control press the FAV button This will bring your previously created Favorites lists see Creating a Favorites List B Naviga...