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User’s Manual RD5000
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Table of Contents Introduction 3 1. Evolve GUIDE Remote* 3 2. Computer Requirements 4 3. Key Descriptions 5 a. Key Layout 5 b. Key Function Descriptions 6 Getting Started 8 1. Activate Remote Control 8 a. Install Batteries 8 b. Install RemoteLinker * Software 9 c. Connect RemoteLinker Cable 10 2. Start RemoteLinker Software 11 3. Activate Remote Control at Website 11 4. Sync Remote Control 12 5. Setup Remote Control 13 a. Setup a TV 13 b. Setup Other Devices 15 c. Remove a Device
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Table of Contents 5. Using the MENU Key 40 a. Menu Screen 40 b. Remote Support 41 c. Time and Date 42 6. Using the ADVANCED Key 43 a. Extended Function Screen 43 b. Accessing the Extended Function Screen 44 45 7. Using the LIGHT Key 45 8. Promo Screens a. Informational 45 46 b. Request a Link c. Request an Email 46 46 d. Channel Tuning 47 e. Channel Promo Screens f. Browsing Promos 47 49 9. Alert Screens 50 Advanced Settings 50 1. View Device Settings 2. View DirecTune* Settin
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Introduction 1. Evolve GUIDE Remote* The Evolve GUIDE Remote* (GUIDE Remote*) is more than a universal remote control—it is the ultimate interactive device for TV and Internet users. The GUIDE Remote has state-of-the-art features that provide you and your family with hand-held, instantaneous access to weekly TV Listings, games, viewer rewards and valuable discounts. It allows you to request information about your favorite programs while you watch TV, and then interact with your requested inform
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Introduction 2. Computer Requirements The following system is recommended for software installation and use: A PC running Windows 95/98, Windows ME, Windows NT Workstation version 4.0+, Windows 2000 or Windows XP. An Internet Explorer 5.0+, Netscape 4.0+ or AOL 5.0+ Web Browser. (NOTE: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 must be installed on your computer even if it is not your default browser, because RemoteLinker uses resource files provided only with Internet Explorer.) One available RS-232 Ser
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Introduction 3. Key Descriptions Key Layout Keys shown in gray are used to navigate and control what appears on the remote screen. All other keys operate like those found on regular remote controls. *Trademark Key Descriptions 5
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Introduction Key Function Descriptions Press this key to voice your opinion. Rate what you’re watching with the push of a button. See what others think. Press this key to save money. Find coupons, deals, and savings related to what you’re watching. Press this key to win big. Enter sweepstakes and contests with incredible ease; earn points for valuable bonuses. Press this key to buy smart. Find great stuff related to advertisers and your favorite TV shows. Press this key to find out more. G
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Introduction Press this key to select which device you want the remote to control. Press this key to select which device you want the remote to control. Turns on or off the backlight on the screen. Turns on or off the device your remote is currently controlling. Changes channels up or down. Adjusts volume up or down. Turns the volume on or off. Tunes your TV back to the previous channel watched. Press these keys to tune to a channel on your TV. Press this key if needed by your device after you u
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Getting Started 1. Activate Remote Control Install Batteries The battery cover is located on the back of the remote. Pay close attention to the direction of the batteries, making sure the poles (+ and -) are aligned as indicated in the battery compartment. Remove battery case cover to install the batteries in the remote control: Press firmly on the arrow on the back of the remote to remove the battery 1 cover. Insert four new 1.5-volt AA alkaline batteries, taking care to align the 2
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Getting Started Install RemoteLinker* Software The RemoteLinker* software is an easy-to-use utility for downloading TV Listings and uploading your saved Interactivity Offer requests to our Website. IMPORTANT: Temporarily disable any PDA syncing and anti-virus software, 1 and if necessary, restart your computer. Insert the RemoteLinker Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2 3 Double click on RemoteLinkerInstall.exe file in the CD-ROM. 4 Follow the installation instructions on the screen until fini
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Getting Started Connect RemoteLinker* Cable Before you connect the RemoteLinker* cable, you should determine the COM port to which you will be attaching the cable. If your computer is on, perform the shutdown procedure recommended by the manufacturer and turn it off. Turn your computer back on after connecting the cable as indicated below. Connect the large end of the cable to the PC serial port. Connect the small end of the cable to the bottom of your GUIDE Remote. Note If you have more than
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Getting Started 2. Start RemoteLinker* Software Initiating Web Activation Make sure you are connected to the Internet. YOU MUST BE ONLINE 1 Double-click the RemoteLinker* icon located in the lower right hand 2 corner of your computer screen, in the system tray near the system clock, to start activating your remote. You may need to wait a few seconds for the activation page to show up on your browser. Note Double-clicking on the RemoteLinker* icon will take you to the Remote Activatio
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Getting Started Enter your PASSWORD. 6 Select your channels. THESE ARE THE CHANNELS FOR YOUR 7 PROGRAM LISTINGS. Select up to 2 Critics for Suggestions. 8 REVIEW your settings. Make sure everything is correct. 9 10 CHECK YOUR EMAIL AND CLICK ON THE LINK TO COMPLETE THE ACTIVATION PROCESS. 4. Sync Remote Control Download your TV Listings (Program Listings, Program Descriptions, Suggestions, and Reminders) 1 Connect your GUIDE Remote* to your computer, if it is not already connected. 2 Double-
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Getting Started 5. Setup Remote Control Setup a TV Setting up your GUIDE Remote* to operate your TV is an easy process. To set up a new a TV (or to add new ones later on), perform the following steps: Turn on the device that you 1 will be setting up. Press the MENU key to enter 2 the Main Menu. Highlight Setup a Device and 3 press the SELECT key. Highlight Television and 4 press the SELECT key. Highlight the brand of your TV 5 and press the SELECT key. If you cannot find your brand on the list
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Getting Started Read and follow the 6 instructions on the screen. Press the Down Arrow key to read all the text. Press the Right Arrow key to continue. To test codes, point the 7 remote toward the TV and press keys like “POWER”, “VOL”, “CHAN”, etc. If the keys respond, highlight Yes and press the SELECT key, then go to step 8. If the keys do not respond, highlight No and press the SELECT key. (repeat step 7 to test the next code) Once a code is found that 8 operates your device, basic setup is
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Getting Started Setup Devices Setting up your GUIDE Remote to operate additional devices such as VCR, Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, CD Player, Audio Receiver, Amplifier and Tape, DAT, Phonograph, DVD, Laser Disk and Home Control is an easy process. To setup these types of devices, perform the following steps: Turn on the device that you 1 will be setting up. Press the MENU key to enter 2 the Main Menu. Highlight Setup a Device and 3 press the SELECT key. Highlight the device type you 4 wish to
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Getting Started Highlight the brand of your 5 device and press the SELECT key. For this example, we will setup a Panasonic VCR. If you can not find the brand on the list, you can choose the brand “~UNKNOWN~” (the last choice on the list). Note Choosing “~UNKNOWN~” brand requires you to test all the codes in the library. Although one of these codes may work for your device, we cannot guarantee it. Tip To scroll quickly through the list, press and hold the Up / Down Arrow key. Read and follow the
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Getting Started To test codes, point the 7 remote towards the device and press keys like “POWER”, “VOL”, “CHAN”, etc. Or, to access keys such as “PLAY”, “STOP”, “SLEEP”, etc. see the first note below. If the keys respond, highlight Yes and press the SELECT key, then go to step 8. If the keys do not respond, highlight No and press the SELECT key. (repeat step 7 to test the next code) If the keys you want to test are not on the remote, access the Extended Function Screen by pressing the ADVANCED
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Getting Started Press the ADVANCED key to 7b access the Extended Function Screen. To test codes, highlight a 7c function from the list and press the SELECT key. Only functions which are also present on your original remote will work on your device. Press the Up / Down Arrow key to access additional functions. When you’re finished testing, press the Right Arrow key. Note When testing functions from the list, you must pick the correct function as on your original remote. There may be many other
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Getting Started Remove a Device You may remove a device from setup at any time. To remove a device from setup in your GUIDE Remote, perform the following steps: Press the MENU key to enter 1 the Main Menu. Highlight Remove a Device 2 and press the SELECT key. Note If you remove a DirecTune* device you will see a caution screen. In addition, you will not be able to tune from within the TV Listings, or access Interactivity Offers. Highlight the device you want 3 to remove and press the SELECT key.
