Cable TV Online Users Manual

The new on-screen Cable TV guide is here!

• Welcome to the world of GEUS Cable TV!
• The Remote Control
• Remote Manual
• Getting Started
• Turning On the TV
• Turning Off the TV
• Adjusting the Volume
• Changing Channels
• Pay-Per-View instructions
• Using the Program Guide - New Guide
  Click here for a printable pdf version of the digital on screen TV program guide user manual 
  (click here for your free Acrobat Reader)
• Help! - Troubleshooting
• Guide to Remote Control Buttons
• GEUS Supplied Univeral Remote Programming Instructions

Welcome to the world of GEUS Cable TV!

This online users manual is designed to acquaint you with the operation of your new cable system. Even if you are not new to cable, you may find operating your new GEUS system somewhat different from the procedures you are used to.

The Remote Control

Take a moment to look over the remote control supplied with your cable box. You may want to print out this diagram (or find the diagram on page 11 of the Motorola DCT 2000 User Guide supplied with the cable box).

We'll refer to the button numbers on this diagram as we explain the use of your system.

Remember:

#1 includes the four buttons across the top, just below the Motorola logo
#6 includes all four arrow buttons
#14 includes the group of blue buttons at the bottom of the remote control that operate your VCR
the numbers for changing channels are grouped in #11

Note: The cable remote is supplied with 2 AA (1.5 volt) alkaline batteries. The battery compartment is on the back of the remote. If your remote stops working, you may need to replace the batteries.

Your GEUS-supplied Universal Remote Control can control up to four devices, including GEUS Cable Converters, most TVs and VCRs, and auxiliary components. The codes for your components were entered at setup.

If you purchase a new TV or VCR or add additional equipment, you will need to reprogram your remote control.

Getting Started

The cable box must be turned on to receive the digital channels (above channel 75). An indicator light to the right of the time display shows you the box is on. (It's recommended that you leave the cable box turned on all the time.)

You will then use the cable box to change channels. You'll need to set your TV on Channel 3 and leave it set to Channel 3 at all times.

• press TV (#1)
  
• press POWER (#3)
  
• select Channel 3 by pressing the 0 button, then the 3 button (in the group labeled # 11 in the diagram)
  
  This sets your TV to channel 3
  
  • on the remote, press CABLE (#1)
    
  • press POWER (#3)
    
  • you are now operating from the cable box

Turning On the TV

• press TV (#1)
  
• press POWER (#3)
  
• press CABLE (#1) to operate from the cable box

Note: Remember, if you can't operate the digital channels (above Channel 75), the cable box is not turned on. Check to see if the indicator on the box is illuminated. If not, press the CABLE button (#1) then the POWER button (#1) to turn on the box.

Turning Off the TV

• press TV (#1)
  
• press POWER (#3)

This leaves the cable box turned on, ready for your next viewing session.

Adjusting the Volume

Use the VOLUME button (#9) to adjust the sound.

• press + to make the volume louder
  
• press - to decrease the volume

When you adjust the volume, a volume scale appears on the TV screen.

Pressing the MUTE button (#15) turns the sound off. The word "MUTE" will appear on your screen.

Note: If the indicator shows the volume is as loud as it will go and you are not getting enough sound, you may have to adjust the volume control on your TV.

• press TV (#1)
  
• use the VOLUME button (#9) on the remote to adjust the volume of the TV set
  
• press CABLE (#1) to return to cable box operation
  
• press VOLUME (#9) + or - to reach the desired volume

Changing Channels

To change channels:

• select the number of the channel you want to tune in by pressing the numbered button in the group labeled # 11 in the diagram, followed by the OK button (#7)

  For channel numbers with more than one digit (ex. Channel 121) press the digits in sequence (press 1, then 2, then 1) Press the OK button after the last digit

• you can also change the channel using the CHANNEL button (#20)
  
  • press + to go to a higher number channel
    
  • press - to go to a lower number channel
    
    

  Note: Pressing the CHANNEL button changes channels one at a time. Hold the + or - button to change multiple channels. (It is NOT necessary to press the OK button)

When you change the channel, a dialog box appears that describes the current program on that channel. Click the INFO button (#17) to bring up more information about that program, if it's available.

You can access the information dialog box at any time while you are watching a program by pressing the INFO button. Press INFO again for additional information, if it's available. While the dialog box is displayed, you can get information about the programming on other channels by using the and buttons (#6) to show higher and lower channels. Use the and (#6) to show programming for later or earlier times.

After a few seconds, the information box will disappear. Press EXIT (#5) at any time to remove the box.

Using the Program Guide

Click here for a printable pdf version of the digital on screen TV program guide user manual 
(click here for your free Acrobat Reader)

Please Note: This manual, provided by the digital interactive guide's supplier, refers to a different remote control than the one you are using.

Please ignore the diagram giving the button locations! The buttons referred to in the users' manual have the same functions as the buttons on your remote (menu, guide, etc.), but they appear in different locations in the manual's diagram.

Pay-Per-View instructions

For a diagram of the remote control you are using, click here.

Help! - Troubleshooting

Hot Tip: pressing the EXIT button (#5) will always return you to the TV screen!

If the remote doesn't work:

Replace the batteries.

The cable remote is supplied with 2 AA (1.5 volt) alkaline batteries. The battery compartment is on the back of the remote. If your remote stops working, you may need to replace the batteries.

• slide the battery door open
  
• remove the old batteries
  
• install the new batteries - be sure to match the + and - symbols on the batteries with the symbols inside the battery compartment
  
• slide the battery door closed until it snaps into place

If you can't access all of the channels:

You have probably hit the BYPASS button (#12) by mistake.

• press TV (#1)
  
• change to channel 3
  
• press BYPASS
  
• change to the channel you want

If a video you recorded has no sound or the sound is too low:

The volume on the cable box wasn't set high enough when the recording was made. Turn up the volume on the cable box before recording. (Unfortunately, there is no way to restore the sound on a video you have already recorded.)

If you still have a problem:

Please call (903) 457-2800 during office hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday - Friday to ask for assistance.

Guide to Remote Control Buttons

1(group)	AUX, VCR, CABLE, TV	Selects the component in use (the selected mode remains active until you press another key)
2	HELP	Brings up the help screen
3	POWER	Turns the selected component on or off
4	PAGE or PAGE	Pages through menu screens and onscreen program guide
5	EXIT	Exits menus and program guide
6		Moves the cursor around menu screens and program guide
7	OK	Selects menu options and Pay-Per-View events or tunes programs from the program guide
8	GUIDE	Displays the onscreen program guide
9	VOLUME + or VOLUME -	Raises or lowers the volume of the currently selectedcomponent
10		A (No function assigned at this time) B (No function assigned at this time) C (No function assigned at this time)
11	NUMBER KEYS	Directly selects a channel
12	TV/VCR BYPASS	Enables RF bypass function (works only with a cable-ready TV)
13	DAY/ DAY	In cable mode, moves electronic program guide ahead or back 24 hours
14	STOP, PAUSE, PLAY, REW, RECORD, F.FWD	Controls the VCR when in VCR mode
15	MUTE	Switches sound off and on
16	LOCK	Limits viewing of selected programs and accesses the Pay Per View menu
17	INFO	Shows current channel and program information
18	MENU	Shows the Main menu
19	LAST	Recalls the last channel or goes back one screen in menu
20	CHANNEL + or CHANNEL -	Changes the channel up or down
21	FAVORITE	Displays preset cable channel favorites
22	ENTER/MUSIC	Brings up digital music channel menus Changes channel on TV models that require pressing "Enter" after the channel number

If you purchase a new TV or VCR or add additional equipment, you will need to reprogram your remote control.