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Whole Home Solution User Guide

Copyright 2015 ARRIS Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.

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ContentsWelcomeARRIS Media Player Orientation ..........4

The Main Menu Layout ...................... 6

Horizontal Categories .........................7

Vertical Lists ...................................... 8

Action Menus .................................... 9

Mini TV ............................................ 10

Remote ControlUsing Your Remote ..........................14

Using Your Moxi Advanced Remote 19

Pairing the Remote ..........................21

Full Screen TVFlip Bar .............................................24

Controlling Live TV ........................... 30

TV Roaming ......................................31

Player Bar ....................................... 32

Screen Saver ................................... 33

Recorded TVIntro to Recorded TV ....................... 36

Recording Options .......................... 38

Scheduler ........................................ 40

TV ChannelsTV Channels - Layout ...................... 46

Recording Icons .............................. 48

Channels Action Menu .....................51

Recording a Show ............................54

Options for Scheduling Recordings . 55

Change Time Slot ............................ 58

Grid Guide ....................................... 59

DVS .................................................61

SearchIntro to Search ..................................64

Find By Title .................................... 65

Find By Keyword ............................. 66

Find By Category..............................67

Search Options ............................... 68

On DemandIntro to ARRIS On Demand ............. 72

VOD Library ..................................... 73

VOD Options ................................... 73

PIN Entry ......................................... 73

My Rentals .......................................74

Home NetworkGetting Started ................................ 78

Playing Media .................................. 80

Adding to Favorites ...........................81

Player Controls ................................ 82

Pay Per ViewFinding Pay Per View Programming .................................. 86

Purchasing Pay Per Vew Programming .................................. 88

Using a Purchase PIN ...................... 89

Mobile AppsThe ARRIS Follow Me TV™ Mobile App (Pairing) .................................... 92

Downloading the Mobile App (Pairing) ........................................... 93

The ARRIS Follow Me TV™ Mobile App (Single Sign-On) ........................94

Downloading the Mobile App (Single Sign-On) .............................. 95

PhotosFlickr ............................................... 98

Slideshows .................................... 102

SuperTickerSuperTicker ................................... 108

Playing GamesGames ...........................................114

Screen Saver and Game Display ... 115

SettingsParental Controls ........................... 118

Working with your PIN ................... 120

VOD/PPV PIN ................................ 120

Locking and Unlocking Programs ...121

Menu Customization ..................... 122

Recording Space............................124

Mobile App .....................................124

Access to Media Player ..................124

SuperTicker ................................... 125

Closed Caption ............................. 125

TV Setup ....................................... 126

Sound Effects ................................ 126

Front Panel .................................... 126

Aspect Ratio ...................................127

Recording Defaults ........................ 128

External Hard Drive........................ 128

Audio Output ................................. 128

Grid Guide ..................................... 129

Channel List .................................. 129

Tips ............................................... 129

Phone ........................................... 130

Skip ............................................... 130

Local Network Status .................... 130

Wireless Network Setup .................131

MessagesReceiving Messages ...................... 138

ARRIS PhoneCall Indicators ................................ 142

Call List ......................................... 143

Call Options ....................................144

FiltersIntro to TV Filters ........................... 148

FavoritesFavorites ....................................... 152

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ARRIS MarketBrowsing the ARRIS Market .......... 156

App 1 ............................................ 158

App 2 ............................................ 159

Internet Account AccessOnline Scheduling ......................... 162

NetflixNetflix Application .......................... 166

Netflix Channel List .........................167

ARRIS Media Gateway External Hard Drive ....................... 170

ARRIS MS4000™ Media Streamer ........................................171

Reset Button ..................................171

LED Display ................................... 172

Wireless Network Configuration ......174

ARRIS Media PlayerResolution Reset (Applies only to the MP2000 & MP2150) ...................... 178

Front Panel Brightness .................. 178

Front Panel Buttons (Applies only to the MP2000 & MP2150) ................ 178

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WelcomeCongratulations on choosing ARRIS. Let’s get started with all your system can do.

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Most PopularA filter that shows the most popular TV shows airing at the current time, based on usage data.

ARRIS Media Player OrientationThe ARRIS Media Player experience starts with pressing the MENU button on the remote. You’ll then see the top level of the main menu, a horizontal band that runs across the middle of the screen and gives access to all of the main menu options.

ChannelsA vertical menu that lists all available channels.

Recorded TVA list of all of the programs you’ve recorded.

SearchOptions to search for programs by title, keyword, or by category.

PhotosA category to browse photos from Flickr® and your computer in full HD on your TV.

Home NetworkAn easy way to enjoy media stored on your computer from the comfort of your TV.

On DemandContains the VOD library of all available titles.

SuperTickerA customizable ticker that lets you view the latest news, sports scores, and stocks without missing your show.

Games.A variety of classic games like Blackjack and Slotmachine.

SettingsA category that allows you to customize your ARRIS Media Player.

MessagesProvides key updates on topics such as account information or feature upgrades.

PhoneA list of recent phone calls from your incoming lines.

TV MusicA collection of TV music channels to match your taste and mood.

SportsA filter that displays all available sports content.

KidsAccess all children’s programming in one consolidated list.

NewsA filter that displays all of the 24 hour news channels and current news programming.

MoviesA filter that displays all available movies, including live and recorded TV as well as VOD.

HDTVA filter that displays all of the high-definition content.

FavoritesA filter that lets you add your favorite TV, video, photo and music content to one convenient place.

ARRIS MarketA collection of over the top (OTT) apps.

NetflixA category that jumps to the full-screen Netflix application in the browser.

Pay Per ViewA filter that displays pay per view (PPV) programming.

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The Main Menu Layout

1. TIMEWith the current time, you’ll know when your show begins.

2. CURRENT CHANNELDisplays the channel that is playing in the Mini TV. If the program is recorded, an icon will display the current status - i.e., play or pause.

3. MINI TVLets you keep watching your program while you browse.

4. FOCUSThe current selection is in the focus area of the menu. When cards are in focus, they appear raised and highlighted.

5. VERTICAL LISTContains all of the items in the current horizontal category.

6. ACTION MENUDepending on the item in focus, this area either provides more information about that item or a selection of choices for that item.

7. CARDItems in vertical lists are called cards.

8. CATEGORYItems in the horizontal band are called categories. When a category is in focus, the name of the category appears in the top of the focus area.

Horizontal Categories

Once you’ve pressed the MENU button to bring up the main menu, the top level of choices will appear in a horizontal band; use the left and right arrow buttons to browse through your choices. There are a couple of features to be aware of with the horizontal categories:

1. Auto ExpandWhen you bring a horizontal card into focus, all of the choices in that category will open up in a vertical list.

2. Navigation Fade Back When a vertical list appears, the horizontal navigation fades. Simply pressing the left or right arrow buttons will bring the horizontal menu right back.

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Vertical Lists

End of List MarkerA thin, colored line that defines the beginning and end of a vertical list.

Option CardSome categories contain cards that allow you to take action on the entire vertical list. Pressing OK on these option cards will reveal all of the actions available. Option cards will differ in appearance from the rest of the cards in the list. In some areas of the main menu, such as Find by Category, the option card will allow you to access a deeper level of the menu.

Turbo ScrollIf you hold down an arrow button, you can increase your browsing speed. The icons will help you quickly recognize media as it scrolls by.

Action Menus

When you press INFO with an item in focus, you’ll get a list of options for that item in an action menu.

Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through your action menu options. Action menus have a focus, just like the main menu. To select an option, bring it into focus and press OK.

To close the action menu, either select close or press the left arrow button.

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Mini TV

The Mini TV lets you keep an eye on what you’re watching while you’re browsing the menu. The Mini TV will show you what’s currently playing, whether it’s a photo slideshow, TV program or Jukebox album.

• To enjoy the media in the Mini TV full-screen, press ZOOM on your remote control.

• To watch Live TV regardless of what’s playing in the Mini TV, press LIVE TV.

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Remote ControlThe Remote Control makes using your Media Player easy to use while giving advanced users full control.

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Using Your RemoteYour remote will automatically allow you to control the menu.

Shortcut Buttons

1. DVRGoes to the Recorded TV category.

2. VODGoes to the Video On Demand category.

3. GRIDActivates the traditional Grid Guide view of TV programming.

4. LIVE TVGoes to full-screen, live TV, regardless of what’s currently in focus.

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Menu Navigation

1. ARROWSMoves the horizontal or vertical bands one card backward or forward. Holding them down activates Turbo Mode and increases your browsing speed.

2. OKBegins playing the item in focus or executes an option in an action menu.

3. BACKTakes a vertical list displaying TV programming back to the previous half hour. Also pages back through an info note and backs out of a second-level menu.

4. NEXTTakes a vertical list displaying TV programming forward to the next half hour. Also pages forward through an info note.

5. INFOBrings up an action menu of options related to the item in focus

6. ZOOMAlternates between full screen and the main menu. Also turns the SuperTicker on and off.

7. NUMBER KEYSEntering numbers will take you directly to the corresponding channel.

Player Controls

Control your recorded or live program with the following buttons:

1. MENU (MOXI)From wherever you are, MENU returns you one step at a time toward the top level of the main menu.

2. PLAYBegins playing the TV show or media file in focus. Also allows you to view the show at the point of fast-forwarding or rewinding.

3. SKIPSkips forward the number of seconds that you predefine in settings. Also takes a vertical list of TV programming forward in time 24 hours.

4. REPLAYRewinds seven seconds. Also takes a vertical list of TV programming back in time 24 hours.

5. REWINDPress up to three times (for three speeds) to rewind the show.

6. FAST-FORWARDPress up to three times (for three speeds) to fast-forward.

7. RECORDPress RECORD while watching a show or with a show in focus to record.

8. STOPExits out of a recorded show or stops a recording in progress if you’re watching that show full screen.

9. PAUSEPauses the show you are watching.

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Infrared Receiver

When a button on the remote is pressed, the infrared signal is sent to an IR receiver. The receiver then sends commands to electronic components. For the remote to send its signals to the system’s IR receiver, it must have a clear view of the front panel (see the figure above).

Subchannel SeparatorMany networks broadcast multiple digital subchannels. For example, some networks broadcast four standard definition subchannels identified using a decimal point (such as 09, 09.1, 09.2, and 09.3). When using the arrow buttons to navigate the electronic program guide, these channels appear in order in the channels listing. To access these subchannels directly using the remote buttons, use the LAST button (which also has a dot) on the number pad to represent the decimal point.

For example, to go directly to channel 09.2, on the remote control number pad press 0, 9, LAST, and then 2.

Using Your Moxi Advanced RemoteYour remote will automatically allow you to control the menu.

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Moxi Advanced Remote

The Moxi Advanced Remote is a wireless keyboard remote with a mouse feature. RF technology lets you use the remote with the Media Player hidden from view. To order a Moxi Advanced Remote, call your cable provider.

The front of the Moxi Advanced Remote has the same functionality as the regular remote with the following additions:

1. APPSThe apps button takes you directly to the ARRIS Market

2. SEARCHThe search button takes you directly to the search by title feature

3. VODThe VOD button goes directly to the Video On Demand category in the menu.

On the back of the Moxi Advanced Remote, you’ll find a keyboard block that makes it easy to enter text. You’ll also find mouse functionality that helps you navigate the ARRIS Market and individual apps.

Pairing the Remote

Once you have your Moxi Advanced Remote, you’ll need to pair it with a Media Player for full functionality.

Pairing the RemoteBefore you pair the Moxi Advanced Remote, it will function in IR mode, which means that not all of the buttons will work, and you will need an unobstructed path to the Media Player when you press buttons.

To pair the remote:1. If your remote came with a USB dongle, insert it into either a front or back USB

port of the Media Player. Wiat until you see a message confirming that the dongle has been detected. This takes approximately 30 seconds.

2. Point the remote at the Media Player and press and hold the Up arrow and SETUP keys until the remote Power button blinks rapidly.

3. After a few seconds, you should see two slow remote Power button blinks, indicating that the remote has successfully paired.

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Full Screen TVWith the mini guides available in full screen TV, the ARRIS Media Player makes channel surfing fun.

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Flip Bar

When you’re watching full-screen TV, the Flip Bar is your mini menu. Pressing an arrow or the OK button or changing the channel will bring up the Flip Bar, giving you program information about what you’re watching, what’s on next, and what’s on other channels.

The main panel of the Flip Bar gives you the program name, air time, and channel. Use the up and down arrows to change the channel displayed in the Flip Bar without leaving the program you’re watching.

On the right, you’ll see what’s coming up next for the channel displayed in the Flip Bar. You can see further into the future by pressing the right arrow button to highlight that panel and then using the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through programming.

The Flip Bar will automatically disappear after five seconds, but you can make it go away by pressing CLEAR.

Flip Bar - Layout

If you press the INFO button with the Flip Bar visible, you’ll get more information about the show displayed as well as options for that show.

1. GENREThe type of show selected.

2. INFO PAGESPress NEXT or BACK on your remote to page through the show information.

3. CLOCKThe current time.

4. LOGO AND CHANNEL NUMBERThe logo and channel number of the selected show.

5. PROGRAM SCHEDULEThe time the program begins and ends.

6. COMING UPDisplays the next three shows coming up on the selected channel.

7. ACTION MENUThe list of options available for the selected show.

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Flip Bar Options

Pressing the INFO button with the Flip Bar up will bring up an action menu for the Flip Bar’s show.

The options available are the same options available in the Channels Menu with the addition of closed captioning controls, which makes it easy to toggle closed captions on and off.

What’s On Next

The Flip Bar also has the capability to display up to two weeks of upcoming programs for each channel.

Press the right arrow to highlight the Coming Up Panel, and then the up and down arrows will let you browse through programming.

See All TimesOne of the options you’ll see in a show’s action menu is See All Times. Select it to see a list of all of the times that the selected show airs. Select the Back card to return to your original show listing.

PROGRAM INFO NOTESJust like in the main menu, you can press the INFO button with the Flip Bar displayed to bring up an action menu, which will give you more detailed information on the selected show.

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Flip Bar With Wi-Fi

When the IP815 Media Player is connected over Wi-Fi, the green Wi-Fi icon displays under the clock. You can check Wi-Fi signal strength under Wireless Network Setup in the Settings menu.

Flip Bar Without Wi-Fi

You can connect to the IP815 Media Player using either Wi-Fi or a wired connection. When connecting over Wi-Fi, the green Wi-Fi icon displays under the clock. If the Wi-Fi icon is not displayed, Wi-Fi is not connected.

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THE BUFFERWhen you start watching a show, your ARRIS Media Player will start storing it in temporary memory, called a buffer. The amount of temporary memory varies, but it is never less than 30 minutes for standard definition or 10 minutes for HDTV.

TV RoamingWith TV Roaming, you can pause a show in one room and resume it in another. Once you press pause, if you switch to another room and choose to watch the same show, it automatically plays at the point you left off.

Controlling Live TV

• Press PAUSE to alternate between pausing and resuming the show you’re watching.

• Press REWIND up to three times (for three speeds) to rewind the show.

• Press FORWARD up to three times (for three speeds) to fast-forward the show up to the point of broadcast.

• Press PLAY to stop fast-forwarding or rewinding or resume from a pause.

• Press LIVE TV to view the point of broadcast for the last channel you watched.

• Press REPLAY to view the previous 7 seconds of the show.

• Press SKIP to skip forward in the show up to the moment of broadcast. You can decide how many seconds to skip with this button in the Settings menu.

• Press PAUSE and then FORWARD once to activate slow motion.

• Pressing RECORD to record the entire contents of the temporary memory or buffer for the show you are watching.

• Press PAUSE and then SKIP to advance forward one frame.

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Player Bar

Whenever you press one of the player control buttons, you’ll see the Player Bar, which gives you status information about the program you’re currently watching. You’ll see a version of the player bar no matter what type of media you’re enjoying, whether it’s recorded or live TV, photos, or music.

1. CURRENT TIME The current time or point in the current program.

2. PROGRAM The current live or recorded program being played back.

3. SHOW START TIMEThe start time of the recorded or Live TV program.

4. STORED IN MEMORYWhile watching live TV, this area (the buffer) displays the part of the show recorded in temporary memory. While watching recorded TV, it shows the entire contents of the show available for viewing.

5. PLAYER BAR STATEThe current state of the program controls, such as play, pause, rewind, and fast-forward.

6. SHOW END TIMEDisplays the end time of the Live TV program or the duration of a recorded TV program.

Automatic Conflict DetectionYou may see a conflict detection note while you’re watching full screen TV, which indicates that you have more programs set to record than available tuners.

The conflict detection note will allow you to decide which programs you would like to cancel and which you would like to continue recording.

Screen SaverIf there has been no activity for more than 30 minutes while browsing the main menu, the ARRIS Media Player will change to full screen TV with the last-watched channel playing to help extend the life of your TV screen.

If live TV has been playing on the same channel for five hours without any input from the remote, the ARRIS screen saver will be displayed.

To return to the main menu, press the MENU button.

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Recorded TVYour ARRIS Media Player makes it easy to watch and manage your recordings from one place in the main menu: Recorded TV.

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Intro to Recorded TV

In the horizontal menu, you’ll find the Recorded TV category. All of the recorded and currently-recording shows are listed in the vertical band in alphabetical order. Episodes of a series are grouped into folders; you’ll see the individual episodes in the preview panel to the right. To watch a show, select it, and press OK. And if you’ve already watched part of the show, you can choose whether to resume where you left off or start over from the beginning.

Recorded TV - Layout

1. CHANNEL LOGODisplays the channel of the recorded show.

2. RECORDED SHOW ICONS Let you know if the show is in danger of deletion or protected against deletion.

3. FOCUSDisplays the channel number, logo and an indication of whether a show is part of a series. Folders that contain multiple episodes in a series also display the number of episodes.

4. OPTIONSAllows you to view and edit the global recording options.

5. EPISODES OR DURATIONIf the item in focus is a folder containing episodes in a series, focus lists the number of episodes. If it’s an individual show, it lists the show’s duration.

6. INFORMATIONWith a folder containing episodes in a series in focus, this area shows the current recording options for the series. With a single recorded program in focus, this area shows a summary of the show information.

7. SERIESIndividual episodes in a series are shown in the preview panel. Press the right arrow button and select an episode to see that episode’s action menu.

8. SCHEDULERShows the current used recrding space.

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Recording Options

When you press INFO with a recorded program in focus, you’ll get the following list of options in the action menu:

• Play/Start Over - Launches the program full screen from the beginning.

• Resume - This option only appears if you’ve watched a portion of the program and will launch the program full screen from the point you left off.

• See all times - Displays all of the times that particular show airs.

• Delete - Removes the program from Recorded TV.

• Recording options - Lets you access the recording options menu.

• Keep Until - Your ARRIS Media Player will automatically delete the oldest shows in your Recorded TV folder as you need the room for new recordings. Keep Until lets you set the program to be deleted at the point of your choosing.

• Lock - Prevents someone from watching the recorded program without a PIN.

• Record Series - you’ll get this option if you only have a single episode recorded.

Folder Options

If you bring a folder of episodes into focus and press OK, you’ll see the following options:

• see all times

• recording options

• delete all

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Scheduler

The Options card appears in the Recorded TV category and lets you set your personal recording preferences. Select the Options card, and you’ll get access to:

Sort OptionsThe recorded TV sort options allows you to choose whether recordings appear in ascending or descending order as well as whether they are sorted alphabetically or by date.

Canceled and DeletedWhen you chose to record one show over another due to a conflict, (or someone in your household does) sometimes it’s hard to remember why that canceled show isn’t showing up in Recorded TV. Your ARRIS Media Player keeps a list of shows that you have scheduled that will not record as well as shows that did not record. The shows above focus have not aired yet, while the shows below focus have already aired.

Scheduled to RecordYou can confirm that a show is set to record using the Scheduled to Record category. In Scheduled to Record, you can also cancel a recording and access your recording options for each show. Just pick the show you want to manage and press INFO.

Series OptionsFor details on the Series Options menu, see the “Channels” chapter.

Recording DefaultsIn Recording Defaults, you can determine your preferences for the following settings, that will then be applied each time you record a show:

• Keep - decide how long shows will be stored

• Episode Limit - determine how many episodes of a series request to keep at once

• Accept - decide whether you’ll record first-run or repeats for a series request

• Close

• Start - start programs early or late

• Stop - stop programs early or late

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Recording Space

The storage meter lets you know how much space you have left for more recorded programs. It’s located in two places in the main menu: the Settings category and the Recorded TV category. Press OK with the Storage Info card in focus to view details.

External Hard Drive To expand the space you have for recorded programs, you can connect one external hard drive at a time to the rear eSATA port on the ARRIS Media Gateway.

When selecting an external drive, keep in mind that your ARRIS Media Gateway only supports eSATA storage devices marketed or certified for DVR use.

For instructions on how to set up and disconnect an external drive, see the “ARRIS Media Gateway Hardware” chapter.

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TV ChannelsWith all of the channels available these days, it’s tough to know what all of your options are. The TV Channels category makes it easy to find what you want to watch.

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1. TIME With the current time, you’ll know when your show begins.

2. CURRENT CHANNEL Displays the channel that is playing in the Mini TV. If the program is recorded, an icon will display the current status - i.e., play or pause.

3. MINI TVEven when channel surfing, Mini TV always keeps you in the action.

4. FOCUS PROGRAMPressing INFO on this item brings up an action menu.

5. AVAILABLE TV PROGRAMSDisplays all of the programs available in your TV lineup that are currently airing.

6. RECORDING ICONDisplays an icon if the show is recording or scheduled to record.

7. INFORMATION PANELDisplays program information about the show in focus.

8. PROGRAM INFORMATIONDisplays the next three upcoming shows that will air on the channel in focus.

TV Channels - Focus

Different areas of the card provide more information about the TV program in focus.

1. CATEGORYThe name of the category moved into focus.

2. SHOW TITLE The name of the program in focus.

3. SHOW LENGTHThe selected program’s duration.

4. RECORDING ICONDisplays an icon here if the selected program is currently recording or scheduled to record.

5. PROGRAM SCHEDULEDisplays the selected program’s air time.

6. CHANNEL NUMBERThe selected program’s channel number.

7. CHANNEL LOGODisplays the channel logo for the selected program.

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Scheduledto Record

Recording Arrow right to view the Preview Panel➡

Recording Icons

Your ARRIS Media Player includes the following recording icons for DVR status at a glance. The following icons appear on focus cards and vertical cards throughout the main menu:

The show is recording right now.

The show is scheduled to be recorded.

The show is recorded and may be deleted when space is needed for newer shows.

The show will not delete and can only be deleted manually.

Preview Panel

TV Channels, like all horizontal categories that contain TV programming, have a preview panel that displays upcoming programs for the channel in focus. Press the right arrow button to select the panel, and then use the up and down arrows to browse through up to two weeks of programming for that channel.

For a shortcut back to the present time, press the MENU button.

If you see a show you would like to record, press the RECORD or the INFO button.

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1. CHANNEL LOGOThe current channel.

2. PROGRAM LENGTHThe time the program begins and ends.

3. TIMESLOTIndicates the day and time that the preview panel is currently displaying.

4. PROGRAM INFORMATIONDetailed show information, such as title, rating, whether it’s a repeat, cast and crew.

5. TIMEDisplays the time corresponding to each show.

6. SELECTED SHOWThe currently-selected show. Pressing INFO on the selected show brings up an action menu with options.

Channels Action Menu

Pressing INFO with a show in focus brings up an action menu with all of the options for that show.

1. CHANNEL LOGOThe logo for the program’s channel.

2. SHOW TITLE The name of the program or item.

3. PROGRAM SCHEDULEThe time the program begins and ends.

4. PROGRAM INFORMATIONAdditional show information, such as show title, repeat, cast and crew.

5. NOTE PAGESNumber of pages of program information.

6. NEXT & BACKUse the BACK and NEXT buttons to page through the note.

7. OPTIONSThe list of options available for the selected TV program.

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Action Menu Options

If the show you’re watching is currently airing, you’ll see the following options in the action menu:

• record once - Records only the currently-airing episode of the program, including the portion in the live TV buffer.

• watch - plays the program in full-screen TV.

• add to favorites - Adds the channel to your Favorites category.

• lock - Activates Parental Controls for the selected channel.

• see all times - Presents a list of all of that program’s air dates/times.

• record series - Sets the entire series of that program to record. You’ll only see this option if the show is part of a series.

If the show will air in the future, you’ll see:

• record once

• add to favorites

• lock

• see all times

• set reminder - Allows you to set a reminder that will appear before the show airs

• record series

If the show is currently recording, you’ll see:

• stop recording - Stops recording the current show, but does not delete the portion already recorded.

• watch

• add to favorites

• see all times

• recording options - Gives you a list of elements to alter about the way the program will record.

If the show is scheduled to record, you’ll see:

• recording options

• cancel recording - Removes the program from the recording lineup.

• add to favorites

• lock

• see all times

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Options for Scheduling Recordings

If you have record once or record series selected, you’ll see an arrow to the right that allows you to access recording options. You can also access recording options from the action menu of a show that’s currently recording or scheduled to record.

Scheduled to RecordRecording options for a single episode scheduled to record:

• keep - lets you decide when the show will be deleted.

• get series - sets the entire series to record.

• stop - allows you to set the recording to stop early or late.

• start - allows you to set the recording to start early or late.

Recording options for a series scheduled to record:

• keep

• series options - allows you to set recording preferences for the entire series.

• stop

• start

Recording a Show

The easiest way to record an individual show is to press the record button with that show in center focus.

If you want to record a series, just press the INFO button and select record series from the action menu.

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Currently Recording

Recording options for a single episode currently recording:

• keep

• get series

• stop

Recording options for a series currently recording:

• keep

• series options

• stop

Series Options• keep

• episode limit - Determines how many episodes will be stored automatically.

• accept - Determines whether you’ll accept first-run only or repeat episodes.

• timeslots - Lets you record only epsiodes airing at a certain timeslot.

• priority - Sets the priority order of your series recordings.

• cancel series - Cancels the scheduled recordings.

• start

• stop

Conflict Management

Your ARRIS Media Gateway comes with six tuners, which means that you can record or watch up to six shows at once. In the event that there is a tuner conflict, such as when you have six recordings scheduled and are watching another live show, your DVR will bring up an action menu that outlines your options and lets you make a choice.

Space ManagementShows are automatically stored on your ARRIS Media Gateway until more room is needed. You can protect shows from deletion from the Recorded TV category; see the following chapter for details.

When you schedule a new show to record, your ARRIS Media Player will check to make sure that your ARRIS Media Gateway hard drive has enough room.

If your hard drive does not have enough room for the new recording, you’ll receive a message informing you that, when the new show airs, some recordings may need to be deleted in order to make room for the new show.

If all of your current recordings are protected against deletion, you’ll get a message that your show may not be recorded.

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Change Time Slot

If you want to compare what’s on in the future across multiple channels, start from TV Channels, press the NEXT button, and the entire vertical list will show the next half hour’s programming. Shows that have not started airing yet will appear gray, while currently-airing shows will be black.

You can use the NEXT button to view up to two weeks of upcoming shows. The BACK button will take you one half hour earlier. The SKIP button advances the category forward 24 hours, and the REPLAY button goes back 24 hours. If you browse to another TV category, like a filter or TV Favorites, the time slot will be maintained. To return to the current time, just press the MENU button.

You can also use the Change Time Slot card to move the category to a future time slot. With that card selected, press the right arrow. Use the up and down arrows to select a time slot, and press OK. The vertical band will now display the time slot you selected.

Grid Guide

The ARRIS Media Player offers an optional Grid Guide view for people who prefer to find programming in that layout. You’ll see the Grid Guide card below focus when you first enter TV Channels. Bring it into focus, and press OK.

The Grid Guide works similarly to the rest of the main menu:

• Arrow buttons navigate the guide

• INFO brings up a list of options

• SKIP will cycle forward 24 hours; REPLAY will cycle back 24 hours

• BACK and NEXT will move through the guide in 30 minute increments

• ZOOM will alternate between the guide and full screen TV

• If you are looking at the present time in the guide, MENU will return you to the main menu

• Black shows indicate currently-airing programs; gray shows will air in the future

• OK tunes to the show if it’s currently airing, brings up an action menu if it’s on in the future.

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Grid Guide Genres

The Grid Guide has four different types of programming that are easy to spot by color:

• Movies - red

• Sports - green

• Children’s - purple

• News - grey

DVS

Descriptive Video Service (DVS) provides narrated descriptions of the key visual elements of programs to audiences with vision impairments without interfering with the audio dialog. When you press Info with a show on Channel 109 in center focus on the Channels card, the DVS option appears in the action menu.

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SearchSometimes you know the title. Sometimes you just know what night it’s on. Sometimes you’re in the mood for a certain type of show. The ARRIS Media Player has you covered to help you find what you’re looking for.

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Intro to Search

The Search category in the main menu contains three different ways to search for programming: By Title, By Keyword, and By Category.

When you use any of these three options to search for a show, the results will return shows that are currently airing, airing sometime in the future, ARRIS On Demand programming, and shows that you have recorded.

You’ll be able to tell what type of show you’re looking at by the color of the card:

• Current shows are black

• Future shows are gray

• Video On Demand, Recorded , and Pay Per View programs are yellow

Find By Title

When you select Find By Title, a screen will open that allows you to enter your title and browse through results. Use the arrow buttons to navigate the onscreen keyboard; to enter a letter, press OK with that letter highlighted. To browse the list, press the left arrow until that panel is in focus.

1. SEARCH TYPEThis bar describes the type of search you’re doing.

2. SEARCH RESULTSAs you enter characters on the right, the list on the left will filter down to only display shows that match your entry.

3. SEARCH BOXAs you select characters, the characters are entered in the search box.

4. FOCUSThe details for the channel and show are displayed in the focus card.

5. VERTICAL LISTThe vertical list fills with shows that match your criteria. Pressing the up or down arrows brings these shows into focus.

6. SPACEUse a space to separate words in your search entry.

7. SELECTORTo enter a letter, move the selector to it, and press OK; each character is entered into the search box. You can use texting-style letter entry as a shortcut.

8. BACKSPACERemoves a character from the search box.

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A Keyword search lets you search for any word contained in a show’s program information. For example, if you know the actor in a show, but can’t remember the title, you can search on the actor’s name, and all programs featuring that actor will appear in the list.

To search by keyword, enter each letter by selecting it and pressing OK. You’ll see results on the left filter down with each letter you enter. Press the left arrow and use the up and down arrows to scroll through them.

SEARCHING TIPDid you know that you can use your remote control keypad like a mobile phone keypad?

For example, by pressing 222 on your remote control you will enter the letter C. By pressing 33, you will enter the letter E.

• CLEAR - Clears the entire entry

• 0 - Enters a space

• 1 - Enters a backspace

Find By Category

If you’re in the mood for a certain type of show, Find by Category gives you a way to browse for what you’re looking for. When you press OK with Find by Category selected, you’ll see a list of categories along the vertical band, and a list will display the shows in each category. An Option card in each category will take you one level deeper in the menu and allow you to browse subcategories.

1. CATEGORY Category describes the type of search you’re currently doing.

2. SHOW CATEGORYThe different types of shows run along the horizontal band.

3. SHOW LISTEach show airing over the next 24 hours that falls into the selected category.

4. SUB CATEGORY OPTION CARDEach category will contain a card labeled “Press OK to see more...” Selecting this card will take you to another screen with subcategories along the horizontal band.

5. BACK CARDSelect this card and press OK to go back up one level in the menu.

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Search Options

The Search Options card allows you to choose which type of content is displayed in both Search results and in the TV Filters.

To customize the type of content that appears in both areas, select Options and press OK to clear the check box for the type of content you would like to remove.

You can remove:• TV Recordings - programs you’ve recorded with your DVR

• TV Shows - live TV shows from ARRIS’s lineup

• VOD - programs from ARRIS’s Video On Demand library

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On DemandARRIS’s Video On Demand selection gives you a vast library of great programming to choose from and an easy way to search through it all.

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Intro to ARRIS On Demand

When you bring the ARRIS VOD card into focus, you’ll see a list of promotional video folders in the vertical band, as well as a My Rentals folder. When you bring each folder into focus, the available movies in each will appear in the preview panel.

Pressing OK with any of these folders in focus will take you to that particular folder in the VOD library. 

To browse the entire library, press OK with the Movies card in focus.

VOD Library

When you enter the ARRIS VOD library, you’ll see a list of movie categories.

VOD OptionsWhen you see a program you like, press OK, and you’ll get the following list of options:

• preview - plays the trailer for the selected movie

• lock - uses Parental Controls to block access to that channel

• buy - purchases the movie so that you can watch it immediately.

PIN EntryThe first time you try to purchase a VOD program (or purchase a PPV program or set Parental Controls), you’ll be prompted to create a PIN that you will then enter before you make additional purchases.

You can turn the PIN prompt off from the Parental Controls section of the Settings category. See the “Settings” chapter for details.

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My Rentals

When you select the My Rentals card, you’ll see a list of all of the movies you’ve currently rented along with a My Adult Rental card. Selecting the adult rental card will take you to a list of any adult movies you may have rented.

Movies will continue to appear in this list until the rental has expired. You can begin watching a movie by pressing OK.

If you begin watching a movie on one ARRIS Media Player, you can watch that movie in another room in the exact place you left off by pressing INFO and choosing resume. If the ARRIS Media Player in the new room has that selection locked with Parental Controls, you’ll need to enter the PIN to resume watching.

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Home NetworkWith your ARRIS Media Player, you can access your computer’s music, video, and photos from the comfort of your living room.

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Getting StartedHome Network allows you to stream media from any server in your home, such as your computer, to your ARRIS Media Player. Because Home Network is DLNA®-based, it is completely plug and play; if your computer is connected to your home network and has a DLNA server, you should automatically see that computer listed in the Home Network category of the main menu.

To make sure that Home Network will function properly, make sure that:

• Your computer is set up to share content according to your server’s instructions

• Your server software is not blocked by a Firewall

DLNA ServersAlthough any DLNA server will work with Home Network, the following DLNA servers have been fully tested with your ARRIS Media Player:

• Windows Media Player

• TVersity Media Server

• Windows Media Connect

• Twonky Media Manager

• Media Mall PlayOnWhen you first bring the Home Network card into focus, you’ll see all of your connected devices. If one isn’t showing up, select Search for Media Servers and choose Search. If connected properly, any new devices will then appear.

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Playing Media

• To access your content, choose the device that interests you, and press OK.

• To open a folder of content, press OK.

• If you have an individual file selected that you would like to play, press OK.

• If you have a folder selected, and you would like to view a list of options for the content of that folder, press INFO.

Supported Files

• Photo: JPEG, GIF*, BMP* and PNG* files

• Music: MP3, WMA, and AAC (unprotected files), and LPCM files

• Video: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, and WMV files

*These file types are available through DLNA® servers that support transcoding

Content that is protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) will not be accessible..

Adding to Favorites

For easy access, you can add content to the Favorites category in the main menu. Press INFO with a folder or item selected, with the exception of individual songs, and choose add item to favorites. The content will then appear in the Favorites category.

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Player Controls

Once you are enjoying a piece of media, the following player controls can be used:

Slideshow• PAUSE

• PLAY

• BACK

• NEXT

• SKIP

• REPLAY

• STOP

Music• PAUSE

• PLAY

• STOP

• BACK

• NEXT

Video• PLAY

• PAUSE

• STOP

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Pay Per ViewWatch premium programming with easy access to Pay Per View

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Finding Pay Per View Programming

You’ll find PPV programming the same way you look for regular programming: by browsing the Channels and Filter categories or doing a search.

Throughout the user interface, you’ll e able to spot PPV programming easily because its cards are a different color and it’s labeled with the OnDemand logo. There is also a purchase price listed for each program.

There are two ways to find PPV programming:

1. By browsing the Channels and Filter categories or doing a search, the same way you look for regular programming

2. By briniging the PPV category in to center focus; you’ll then see a list of all current PPV programming in the vertical list.

Throughout the user interface, you’ll be able to spot PPV programming easily because its cards are a different color and it’s labeled with the OnDemand logo. There is also a purchase price listed for each program.

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Purchasing Pay Per Vew Programming

When you see a PPV program that interests you, just press OK. You’l then see an action menu with your purchase options. You’’ll also be able to lock content with a Parental Control option.

Using a Purchase PIN

The first time you try to purchase a PPV or VOD program (or set Parental Controls) you’ll be prompted to create a PIN that you will then enter before making additional purchases.

You can turn the purchase PIN prompt off from the Parental Controls section of the Settings category. See the “Settings” chapter for details.

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Mobile AppsA group of mobile apps allows you to control your Media Player or Media Gateway as well as playback video from your Media Player or Media Gateway.

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Downloading the Mobile App (Pairing)

You can find the ARRIS Follow Me TV Mobile App on Google Play™ and the App Store.

Once you’ve downloaded the ARRIS Follow Me TV Mobile App, you’ll need to pair it with your Media Player. You can do that in three easy steps:

1. Go to the Mobile App card in the Settings area of your Media Player. Choose add.

2. Open the ARRIS Follow Me TV Mobile App on your device3. Enter the code displayed on the screen of your Media Player into the ARRIS

Follow Me TV Mobile App

The rest happens automatically. When you see the success message, you’re ready to use your ARRIS Follow Me TV Mobile App

The ARRIS Follow Me TV™ Mobile App (Pairing)

The ARRIS Follow Me TV Mobile App lets you:

• With the use of an MS4000 Media Streamer, watch live or recorded content on your mobile device

• Use your tablet or phone as a remote control for your Media Player

• Browse programming in an easy-to-filter grid guide

• Search programming by a variety of criteria

• Schedule and manage recordings

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The ARRIS Follow Me TV™ Mobile App (Single Sign-On)

The ARRIS Follow Me TV Mobile App lets you:

• With the use of an MS4000 Media Streamer, watch live or recorded content on your mobile device

• Use your tablet or phone as a remote control for your Media Player

• Browse programming in an easy-to-filter grid guide

• Search programming by a variety of criteria

• Schedule and manage recordings

Downloading the Mobile App (Single Sign-On)

You can find the ARRIS Follow Me TV Mobile App on Google Play™ and the App Store.

Once you’ve downloaded the ARRIS Follow Me TV Mobile App, you’ll be able to sign in to the app using the same username and password you use to sign in to your cable provider’s website.

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PhotosWhen we say high-definition, we’re not just talking about TV. Now you can enjoy your photos in HD glory from the comfort of your living room.

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Flickr

From the Photos category, your ARRIS Media Player is able to access photos stored in two locations:

• Publicly-shared photos from Flickr’s online photo service

• Photos from any computer connected to your home network. For details on how to access this content, see the “Home Network” chapter.

Flickr is a photo sharing community. With our Flickr partnership, you can view photos stored on Flickr from your ARRIS Media Player. That means that your friends and family can upload photos to Flickr, and you can view them on your TV, or you can play back your own online Flickr photos.

Adding PhotosTo add a Flickr user’s photos:1. Go to your ARRIS account and sign in.

2. Search for the Flickr user whose photos you would like to view.

3. Click Submit to add that user to your account. That user’s publicly-shared photos will now appear in your photos application.

Flickr has a great feature called Interestingness, which rates photos based on their appeal. If you click “Add Interestingness” from the Flickr page of your account you’ll add a collection of the photos with the highest “Interestingness” ratings to your Photos category.

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Flickr Users

Once you have added a Flickr user to your account, that user will appear in the vertical list of the Photos category, along with Interestingness, if you’ve included it.

When you press INFO with a Flickr user selected, you’ll see the following options:

• open sets - allows you to view that user’s photos by set

• play slideshow - plays the user’s photos in a full-screen slideshow

• slideshow music - allows you to change the options for the slideshow music

• play as mosaic - displays the user’s photos in an easy-to-navigate grid

When you have a Flickr user in focus that has their photos organized into sets, those sets will appear in the panel to the right. If you press the right arrow to select a set, you’ll see the same options but those options apply only to the selected set rather than all of the user’s photos.

Open Sets

When you open a user’s set, you’ll see that user’s sets along the horizontal menu and the photos in each set in the vertical lists. The action menu for each photo will allow you to view the photo full screen or launch a slideshow of the set.

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Slideshows

Photo’s slideshow functionality makes it fun and easy to browse your photos full screen. Try playing a slideshow in the background at your next party!

Slideshow NavigationDuring the slideshow, your photos will advance automatically:

• Use the left and right arrow buttons to move manually through photos full screen.

• Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the photo displayed on the flip bar.

• REWIND and FORWARD speed up and slow down the speed of the slideshow.

• Pause, play, or stop the slideshow with the player controls.

• SKIP and NEXT will advance the slideshow forward one photo.

• BACK and REPLAY will rewind the slideshow one photo.

Slideshow

If you use one of the player controls while watching a slide show, you’ll see the Photos version of the Player Bar.

If you use one of the arrow buttons while watching a slideshow, you’ll see the Photos version of the Flip Bar.

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Slideshow Music

Photo albums are associated with a default music selection. You can turn this music off by pressing INFO, choosing slideshow music, and selecting no music.

Mosaic View

From the action menu of any photo album, you’ll see the option play as mosaic. When you select play as mosaic, your photos will begin alternating between a full-screen display of individual photos and a grid display off all photos in the collection.

Use the arrow buttons to navigate through the grid. When you pause, the photos will again alternate between displaying individual photos and the grid from your new position.

The PAUSE button will toggle between pausing and resuming the mosaic slideshow. Play will also resume after a pause.

The STOP button or the MENU button will return you to the main menu with the user or photo set in focus.

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SuperTickerNow you can view the latest news headlines, sports scores, financial news, entertainment news, and weather on your TV.

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SuperTicker

Pressing OK with the SuperTicker category in focus will launch full-screen TV with the SuperTicker displayed along the bottom of the screen.

The SuperTicker displays information on the latest news headlines, sports scores, financial news, entertainment news, and weather. These are called Topics. An individual story in each topic is called an Item.

Sports scores and stock market index numbers in the SuperTicker update every 3 minutes. All other SuperTicker information updates every 15-20 minutes.

NavigationThe SuperTicker will automatically scroll through each topic, subtopic, and news item. If you’re interested in a particular topic, you can use the left and right arrow buttons to browse through topics and the up and down arrows to scroll through items in each topic.

Lock a Topic or Item

The SuperTicker lets you lock on a topic or item in case you want to keep an eye on the DOW or a baseball score.

Press OK when the topic or item you’re interested in appears. If you choose lock item, the SuperTicker will stop automatic navigation, but continue to update that item. If you select lock topic, the SuperTicker will scroll through the items in that topic.

The Asterisk button on the remote will rotate the following options: locking a topic, locking an item, and unlocking everything. You’ll know that a topic is locked because the horizontal arrows turn red. When an item is locked, the vertical arrows turn red.

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SuperTicker Displaying Weather

1. PROGRAMThe current piece of media being enjoyed.

2. ACTION MENUPressing OK on an item in the SuperTicker brings up an action menu with that item’s options.

3. NAVIGATIONYou can navigate SuperTicker topics by using the left and right arrows. You can navigate topics by using the up and down buttons.

4. SUPERTICKER ITEMSThe SuperTicker menu items are shown on one line.

View the Whole StoryIf you see a headline that interests you, you can read the whole story by pressing OK and choosing more info. You can also press the INFO button. An info note will open up that displays the story.

Use the BACK and NEXT buttons to scroll through pages of the story.

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Playing GamesThe ARRIS Media Player comes with a collection of games to help you pass the time between shows.

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Games

From the Games category on the horizontal band, you’ll have access to:

• Tomato

• Bowling

• Video Poker

• Blackjack

• Invasion Wave

• Blast It

• Ping

• Blockbreaker

• Bubble Blast HD

• 21 Frenzy

• Mahjong

• Code Breaker

• Solitaire HD

• Slot Machine

Screen Saver and Game Display

After 30 minutes with no button-press activity, games exit and live TV appears in full screen. However, some games include a Mini TV and some do not. The screen saver behavior is slightly different for the two types:

Games that include a Mini TVAfter 30 minutes with no button-press activity, the media playing in the Mini TV zooms to full screen. You can also press the ZOOM button on the remote control to move between the game and full screen of what is playing in the Mini TV.

Full-screen games that do not include a Mini TVAfter 30 minutes with no button-press activity, the game suspends, and a screen saver appears. Press any button to continue; the game will reappear and resume.

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SettingsSettings allows you to customize your ARRIS Media Player to your preferences.

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Parental Controls

Settings provides robust Parental Controls, including the ability to lock shows by:

• TV Rating

• Movie Rating

• Channel

In addition, you can lock out individual shows, including recorded programs, from action menus for each show in the main menu. The system records scheduled shows that are blocked by parental controls, but you must enter the PIN before you can watch them.

Parental Controls also allows you to turn on the option to have a PIN prompt before any VOD or PPV purchase.

Parental Controls Layout

1. RATINGYou can lock individual ratings by pressing OK on the focus. Locking a rating locks all higher ratings above it.

2. MINI TVYour current program, if unlocked, will continue to play in the Mini TV.

3. LOCK ICONThe Lock icon displays if the item is locked.

4. CATEGORY TITLESCategory titles display the parental control category.

5. HELPHelp explains details about the currently-selected rating.

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Working with your PINCreating a PIN

1. The first time you use Parental Controls (or purchase a PPV or VOD program), the system asks you to create a PIN.

2. In the Settings category, scroll to the Parental Controls card, and press OK.

3. Press the numbers on the remote to enter a four digit PIN and then enter the PIN again to confirm it.

4. Choose close.

Changing a PIN

1. In the Settings category, scroll to the Parental Controls card, and press OK.

2. Choose settings, use the left arrow to scroll left to the Change PIN card, and then press OK.

3. Enter the old PIN, enter the new PIN, and then enter the new PIN again to confirm it.

If You Forget Your PIN

1. Go to www.moxi.com, log in to your account, and click on the ARRIS device whose PIN you want to reset.

2. When the selected device’s summary screen appears, a Reset PIN button displays at the bottom left. Click the Reset PIN button.

3. When the PIN reset is complete, a confirmation note appears. Parental Controls are now unlocked.

4. Go to the ARRIS menu and create a new PIN in order to re-lock Parental Controls.

VOD/PPV PINYou can choose to turn off the PIN prompt before a VOD or PPV purchase from the Parental Control section. Select the On Demand/Pay Per View card and press OK to turn the PIN prompt on or off.

Locking and Unlocking ProgramsLocking by Channels or by Rating

1. In the Settings category, scroll to the Parental Controls card, and press OK.

2. Choose settings. You’ll be taken to the Parental Controls menu. Use the right arrow to choose either TV Ratings, Movie Ratings or Lock By Channel.

3. Each card contains a list of the rating systems or a list of channels. Scroll to the format or channel you want to control.

Lock the rating or channel by choosing it, and then pressing OK on the remote. When you lock a rating, all ratings for more restrictive content are also locked. For example, if you lock the TVPG rating, then the TV14 and TVMA ratings are also locked automatically, because these ratings are for more mature audiences than TVPG. When unlocking, the reverse is also true.

If the V-Chip in your TV is enabled, you may see a black screen after tuning to a channel with blocked content. No ARRIS menu, flip bar, sound effects, or any other audio or video are shown or heard. To correct this, change to an unblocked channel, or disable all V-Chip functions and use the parental control features provided by the ARRIS system to regulate viewing.

Turning Off Parental Controls

To unlock or change all parental control settings, go to the Settings category, scroll to the Parental Controls card, and then press OK. Follow these instructions to unlock selected items:

1. Press OK with any locked program in focus.

2. Enter your PIN to unlock all programming temporarily or choose more options to only unlock the current channel.

Unlock for a Specified Amount of Time:

1. In the Settings category, scroll to the Parental Controls card, and then press OK.

2. Choose settings (within Parental Controls), scroll to the Set Relock Timer card, and then press OK.

3. Enter your PIN, if prompted.

4. Choose the unlock duration between one and six hours.

5. Once set, the Parental Controls category card displays the selected relock time.

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Change Skins

If you prefer a different skin for the User Interface, you can select from a list of available skins within Menu Customization.

Menu Customization

The Menu Customization feature in Settings allows you to configure your main menu and choose how TV Channels display.

Configure the Main MenuThe main menu configuration section allows you to toggle each category on or off for menu display. There are some categories, like Settings, that cannot be turned off.

Sort Options for TV ChannelsThis feature allows you to choose whether the TV channels sort in ascending menu up the vertical list or descending menu down the list.

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Recording Space

The Recording Space card displays the amount of Recorded TV storage space used by recorded shows. In Settings, navigate to the Recording Space card and press OK. For details, see the ARRIS Media Gateway hardware chapter.

Mobile AppThe ARRIS Follow Me TV App allows you to use your tablet or smartphone as a remote control for your Media Player. You can also use the ARRIS Whole Home Solution App to schedule and manage recordings. The ARRIS Follow Me TV App card in Settings helps you set up the application once you’ve downloaded and installed it on your mobile device.

Access to Media PlayerThis setting allows you to turn off your Media Player’s ability to be controlled by an alternate device, like your iPad.

SuperTicker

When you select the SuperTicker settings card, you’ll be able to determine which categories appear in your SuperTicker screen display. To remove a category, simply press OK to clear it.

Closed CaptionMost viewers use these settings to turn closed captioning on or off; however, you can select one of the following closed caption cards to set other preferences:

• Display Preferences - choose a font type, window background and color, and other similar closed caption display settings.

• Digital Services - scroll through the additional digital stream service cards provided, and press OK to make a selection.

• Basic Services - scroll through the various basic service cards provided, and press OK to make a selection.

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TV Setup

If you have connected the ARRIS Media Player to your TV with an HDMI cable, your TV Setup should automatically select the correct resolution.

If you are using alternate cables, including an HDMI-to-DVI cable, you should select the highest video resolution supported by your TV. The ARRIS system automatically adjusts the video output to match the broadcast format and the selections set in the TV Setup card. The video resolution options are 480i (non-HDTV), 480p, 720p (default), 1080i, and 1080p.

If your TV is standard-definition (SD), make sure 480i is the only box checked. All other video resolutions will be output at 480i. You can still watch HD channels and they may look considerably better than their SD counterparts.

Sound EffectsAllows you to set the volume level of the ARRIS Media Player sound effects, including turning them off completely.

Front PanelFor ARRIS Media Players that have a front panel, this setting allows you to set the brightness level.

Aspect Ratio

Use the Aspect Ratio card in Settings to control how programming content appears on your TV. For standard-definition (SD) TVs, choose Standard (4:3) only. You’ll then be asked to choose how you want HD content to display on your TV, either by letterboxing (putting black pillars on the top and bottom of the content) or cropping the content to fit.

For Widescreen TVs, determine how standard content displays on your TV by first choosing Widescreen (16:9) and then selecting maintain (displays standard content as-is), or stretch (stretches the standard content to fill the TV screen).

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Recording Defaults

Recording Defaults provides access to the same settings that are available in Recorded TV. See the “Recorded TV” chapter for details.

External Hard DriveWhen you plug in an external hard drive, this setting will help you initialize setup, as well as provide options for disconnection.

You may connect one external hard drive at a time to the rear eSATA port on the ARRIS Media Gateway.

Audio OutputUse the Audio Output card in Settings to identify the type of connection to audio equipment. Choose from the options that the ARRIS Media Player system can output: Dolby® Digital/D+, stereo, or mono. Depending on the broadcast content and your audio receiver’s capabilities, sound effects may not be heard when selecting Dolby Digital as the audio output mode.

Advanced SettingsUse the Advanced Settings to change the audio range compression level. Setting higher compression levels will limit the volume of loud sounds. Setting compression to off will deliver a theater quality audio experience.

Grid Guide

The Grid Guide setting allows you to enable or disable the Grid Guide application.

Channel ListYou can remove channels from displaying in the ARRIS Main Menu by scrolling to the desired channel and pressing OK to select or de-select the channel. If a channel appears in your Channel List that you do not subscribe to, you can remove it here.

Tips This category provides information on using your ARRIS Media Player features. To read a tip, scroll to one that interests you and press OK.

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Phone

Your ARRIS Media Player comes with Caller ID services. When you first begin using the ARRIS Media Player, on-screen caller ID is turned on by default. When you press OK with the phone card in Settings selected, you’ll be able to turn off both the Caller ID and Call List features for each individual phone line.

You’ll see each phone line listed along the horizontal band, with the options for each in the vertical. To turn a feature off, press OK to clear it.

You’ll also be able to customize the display time for call indicators that appear when you have an incoming call.

SkipPressing the SKIP button on the remote moves you forward in recorded or stored programs in set increments. In Settings, navigate to the Skip card and press OK. Select the increment you want to apply to the SKIP button on your remote.

Local Network StatusLocal Network Status will provide information on your network connection and allow you to reconnect or refresh that connection.

Wireless Network Setup

The Wireless Network Setup card provides you with instructions on connecting an IP815 to your Wireless network (Wi-Fi). Once connected via Wi-Fi, the Wireless Network Setup card will display the Status, Wireless Network Name (SSID), Signal Strength and Bitrate for any connected IP815 (up to two IP815 devices may be wirelessly connected at a time). It is recommended that any Wi-Fi connected IP815 have a minimum of “Good” Signal Strength and Bitrate while playing video through your wireless network. The Wireless Network Setup card also displays information about the Media Gateway bands and you can disconnect the IP815 Wi-Fi connection from the card.

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MessagesYou’ll receive a new message whenever there is information from your cable provider, like the availability of a new feature.

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Receiving Messages

The Messages category is located in the main menu. Bring the Messages category into focus, and your messages will appear in the vertical band. Press OK to view each message.

Use the NEXT and BACK buttons to page through the message.

Once you have read the message, you can choose to close the message, mark it as unread, or delete it.

New MessageWhen you receive a new message, a mail icon appears at the bottom left of your main menu.

As soon as you have read all your messages, the icon will disappear.

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ARRIS PhoneWith the ARRIS Media Player, you won’t have to get up to answer the phone to know who’s calling.

Note: An external EMTA is required to receive Caller ID on the ARRIS DCX3635

Media Gateway.

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Call Indicators

When you’re receiving an incoming call, you’ll see an indicator on the screen no matter where you are in the menu.

While the indicator is on the screen, other remote functionality is disabled. The indicator will automatically dismiss itself after 30 seconds (default time setting which is configurable in Settings), but you can dismiss it immediately by pressing OK and choosing close. You can also use the left arrow button as a shortcut to dismiss the indicator.

Call List

Your ARRIS Media Player maintains a list of calls you’ve received. You can access this list in two ways: through the ARRIS Phone category or by pressing OK on a call indicator.

When you access the list, you’ll see your phone lines listed along the horizontal band. When you select a line, you’ll see a list of recent calls on that line expanded in the vertical band.

Press OK to get an action menu. Options include clear call log, which will delete the call record, and settings, which provides a shortcut to the phone settings section.

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Call Options

The Call Options card includes the following options in the action menu:

• clear call log - deletes the call record

• settings - provides a shortcut to the phone settings section

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FiltersThe ARRIS Media Player comes with several filter categories for viewers who know what they like to watch and want an easy way to find it.

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Channels Channels List Filtered

Intro to TV Filters

The main menu contains a group of filter cards:that only show you the types of programs for that category. Filters include TV Music, News, Kids, Sports, Movies, HD, and Most Popular. Each filter will display live TV as well as recorded, VOD, and PPV programs that fit that category.

Like the Channels category, the TV filters have a Change Time Slot card that allows you to browse up to two weeks into the future to see what’s on. You can also use the BACK and NEXT buttons to move through time.

TV Filters also have a preview panel to the right that displays upcoming shows for live TV channels in focus and additional information for other types of programs. For live TV channels, you can navigate this panel the same way as the Channels category.

Movies on TV

In addition to currently-airing and recorded movies, the Movies on TV category also has an ARRIS VOD card for quick access to all of the movies available for you to watch right away. When you bring the VOD card into focus, a list of top releases will appear in the preview panel. You can select the VOD card to access the VOD category, or you can press the right arrow to browse the top releases.

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FavoritesThe Favorites category is a convenient way to access your favorite TV channels, videos, photos, and music.

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Favorites

The Favorites category provides easy access to the media you like the most. You can build your Favorites list from any channel that appears in the TV channels category or TV filters, excluding any channels blocked by parental controls. You can also add a folder or file from your computer.

To add an item, press INFO with that item selected, and choose add item to favorites.

You can delete a single item by selecting it and choosing remove from favorites from the action menu. You can also press CLEAR on the remote control.

Clear the entire favorites list by selecting the Options card (you might need to scroll down to see it) and then choosing clear all from the action menu.

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ARRIS MarketBrowse a collection of applications built for the TV experience.

Placeholder copy only; end user experience varies per Operator. Operator to add copy per their implementation.

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Browsing the ARRIS Market

When you select the ARRIS Market from the menu, the categories will appear on the left. Use the up and down arrows to select a category, and you’ll see the apps in each category on the right.

 When you see an app that interests you, press the OK button to select it. When you want to return to the ARRIS Market, press the MENU button.

 

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App 1

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse condimentum auctor ipsum, faucibus congue est consectetur et. Mauris condimentum pharetra purus ac malesuada. In tempus tellus ut sapien ornare sagittis. Etiam tristique eges-tas quam. Maecenas luctus purus vitae ante lacinia, id laoreet nisl egestas. Morbi commodo, orci at vehicula semper, lorem nulla euismod nibh, ac mollis felis turpis ac nulla. Sed pellentesque congue suscipit. Maecenas vel dignissim tortor, cursus lobortis nisi.

1. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse condi-mentum auctor ipsum, faucibus congue est consectetur et.

2. Mauris condimentum pharetra purus ac malesuada. In tempus tellus ut sapien ornare sagittis.

3. Etiam tristique egestas quam.

App 2

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse condimentum auctor ipsum, faucibus congue est consectetur et. Mauris condimentum pharetra purus ac malesuada. In tempus tellus ut sapien ornare sagittis. Etiam tristique eges-tas quam. Maecenas luctus purus vitae ante lacinia, id laoreet nisl egestas. Morbi commodo, orci at vehicula semper, lorem nulla euismod nibh, ac mollis felis turpis ac nulla. Sed pellentesque congue suscipit. Maecenas vel dignissim tortor, cursus lobortis nisi.

• Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse condimen-tum auctor ipsum, faucibus congue est consectetur et.

• Mauris condimentum pharetra purus ac malesuada. In tempus tellus ut sapien ornare sagittis.

• Etiam tristique egestas quam.

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Internet Account AccessYour ARRIS Media Player comes with Internet access to your account, which allows you to record shows and manage your DVR while you’re away from the TV.

Placeholder copy only; end user experience varies per Operator. Operator to add copy per their implementation.

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Online Scheduling

From your ARRIS account, you can schedule a program to record on your DVR from any computer with Internet access.

Online scheduling uses real-time conflict resolution, so you’ll know immediately if there are any problems recording your program.

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NetflixYour ARRIS Media Player comes with Netflix, which allows you to stream shows on your TV.

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Netflix Application

If you have a Netflix subscription, you can access Netflix using either the ARRIS Market or the Channel List.

Netflix Channel List

If you access Netflix using the Channel list or Grid Guide, Netflix appears like any other channel in your lineup.

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ARRIS Media Gateway There are a number of features of the ARRIS Media Gateway device that you might need to use.

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External Hard Drive You can expand the amount of hard drive storage on your ARRIS Media Gateway by connecting a DVR-certified eSATA external hard drive.

When you first insert the external drive into the ARRIS Media Gateway, you’ll see a dialog on all connected ARRIS Media Players indicating that the drive needs to be formatted. You can choose to respond on any ARRIS Media Player; formatting can take up to 30 minutes, and you will lose any existing content on the drive. You will receive notification when the formatting is complete.

Before you physically disconnect an external hard drive, you must eject it using software. Although the external hard drive is connected only to the ARRIS Media Gateway, you can eject an external hard drive using any ARRIS Media Player. To disconnect an external hard drive, from any ARRIS Media Player, go to the Settings category on the main menu and choose External Hard Drive. Choose disconnect and wait for notification that you may now disconnect the drive.

Setting Up Your External Hard Drive:

1. Plug the eSATA connector into the eSATA port on the rear of the ARRIS Media Gateway.

2. Wait for the confirmation on all of your ARRIS Media Players that the ARRIS Media Gateway recognizes the external hard drive. You will receive this confirmation on all ARRIS Media Players and can respond on any that’s convenient.

3. If this is the first time this hard drive has been connected to this system, or if the hard drive is not properly formatted for any reason, the system will ask if you want to reformat the external hard drive. (Reformatting deletes all data on the hard drive). Select yes to confirm the reformatting of the external hard drive.

4. Once the external hard drive is recognized and properly formatted, the scheduler will include the additional space in scheduling decisions.

Disconnecting Your External Hard Drive:

Disconnecting an external hard drive while it is in use (playing a recording or recording a show), can result in corrupting stored data.

1. Manually stop all recordings in progress by selecting the program card in the main menu, and then choosing stop recording.

2. In the Settings category, select the External Hard Drive card.

3. Select disconnect, and then press OK.

4. You may be presented with a message that the drive is still busy. If this happens, please repeat the disconnect process at a later time.

ARRIS MS4000™ Media StreamerGet more out of your TV viewing with the ARRIS MS4000 Media Streamer. Whether you’re in another room, another house, or traveling the globe, catch all of your favorite shows, sporting events, premium movies and recorded programs on your supported tablet, phone, PC or Mac in up to full HD at 1080P.

The MS4000 Media Streamer easily connects to your new or existing ARRIS Media Gateway via an Ethernet connection.

To connect:

1. Plug an Ethernet cable to connect the port on the back of the MS4000 Media Streamer to a port on the back of your ARRIS Media Gateway.

2. Connect the power cord on the back of the MS4000 Media Streamer to a power source. On the front of the MS4000 Media Streamer, two LED lights will turn solid white. This may take a few minutes.

3. Make sure you have the latest version of the ARRIS Whole Home Solution Mobile App. On your mobile device, download and install the latest app from the Google Play or the iTunes store.

4. Once the app is installed, launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions.For first time use of each (newly installed) ARRIS Whole Home Solution Mobile Application with the MS4000 Media Streamer, the mobile device needs to be connected to Wi-Fi on the ARRIS Media Gateway (i.e. via the ARRIS Media Gateway LAN).

Reset ButtonThere is a reset button located on the back of your ARRIS Media Gateway: To reset the user-configurable network settings to the factory defaults, press and hold the reset button for fifteen seconds or more. You will know that you’ve held the button long enough when the Recording LED (on the front panel) flashes.

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LED DisplayThe following LED displays are visible on the ARRIS Media Gateway or ARRIS Media Player front panel (LEDs vary per CPE device):

LED LED Name LED Description

MG5000 (Gateway)

Power LED. Appears when the ARRIS Media Gateway is powered on.

DS LED Flashes when the cable modem is scanning for a downstream channel. Appears solid after a downstream channel is found.

US LED Flashes when the cable modem is ranging the upstream channel. Appears solid after the upstream channel successfully ranges.

DOCSIS Registered LED

Flashes while the cable modem attempts to register the high speed internet service. Appears solid after registration is complete.

Link LED Appears when a device connects to the WHS LAN. Flashes when there is traffic flowing to and from devices.

Tel 1 LED Appears when the first telephone line is provisioned and functioning. Flashes when there is an active call on Line 1.

Tel 2 LED Appears when the second telephone line is provisioned and functioning. Flashes when there is an active call on Line 2.

Battery LED Appears when the battery is present and charged.

MoCA LED Appears when the ARRIS Media Player is connected to the ARRIS Media Gateway via MoCA (Coax cable).

Wi-Fi LED Appears when Wi-Fi is enabled on the ARRIS Media Gateway.

Record LED Appears when the ARRIS Media Gateway is recording.

LED LED Name LED Description

DCX3635 (Gateway)

Power LED Appears when the ARRIS Media Gateway is powered on.

Record LED Appears when the ARRIS Media Gateway is recording.

Link LED Appears when a device connects to the WHS LAN.

Wi-Fi LED Appears when Wi-Fi is enabled on the ARRIS Media Gateway.

Internet LED Appears when the ARRIS Media Gateway is connected to the Internet.

MP2000 or MP2150 (Client)

Power LED Appears when the ARRIS Media Player is powered on.

MoCA LED Appears when the ARRIS Media Player is connected to the ARRIS Media Gateway via MoCA (Coax cable).

Clock LED 4-character 7-segment display that displays the current time.

IP815 (Client)

Power LED Appears when the ARRIS Media Player is powered on.

Link LED Appears when the ARRIS Media Player is connected to the ARRIS Media Gateway.

MP2050 (Client)

Power LED Appears when the ARRIS Media Player is powered on.

MoCA LED Appears when the ARRIS Media Player is connected to the ARRIS Media Gateway via MoCA (Coax cable).

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Wireless Network ConfigurationWhen your installer leaves your home after setting up your ARRIS Media Gateway, your network will be configured and functional.

There are a few settings that you may want to alter at some point in the future that are accessible from the Gateway’s eRouter website at http://192.168.0.1

The default user name to log in to the website is Admin. Your installer should leave you with information about the login password.

You may, at some point, want to change the following settings:

SSID: The default SSID for your router is taken from the ARRIS Media Gateway serial number on the bottom of the Gateway. You have the option to change the SSID to a more friendly, recognizable name.

Passphrase: The passphrase for your wireless network is printed on the label on the bottom of your ARRIS Media Gateway. You may want to change this passphrase initially to something more secure. In addition, you may want to change it periodically to maintain security levels.

RF Channel: If you’re experiencing interference from a neighbor’s wireless network, for example, try changing the RF channel frequency.

If, at any point, you forgot your SSID or passphrase and need to access them to add additional devices to your network, you can use the reset button to reset the router to default settings. See the previous section for details.

Connecting Devices to Your NetworkIf you are using a wireless network, you will need to enter the SSID and passphrase to connect additional devices. Each device that you connect should have instructions on where to enter this information.

If you are using a wired network, you may need to configure the TCP/IP settings on the computers you are connecting after you attach the Ethernet cable.

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ARRIS Media PlayerYour Media Player provides some control buttons and indicators.

Note: The following covers the ARRIS MP2000 series and the ARRIS IP815 Media Players. For the ARRIS IP815 Media Player these front panel buttons descriptions function identically to the corresponding buttons on the remote control.

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Resolution Reset (Applies only to the MP2000 & MP2150)Media Players with front panels provide the ability reset the screen resolution in the event that you’ve selected an unsupported resolution.

To reset the resolution, press the menu and up arrow buttons at the same time for four seconds.

The Media Player will then start cycling through available resolutions, starting with 480i and cycling through 480p, 720p, and 1080i.

If the current resolution is supported, you’ll see a dialog asking you if you see a picture. Selecting Yes will select that resolution. If you do not see this dialog right away, your Media Player is scrolling through an unsupported resolution. If you wait approximately 30 seconds, the Media Player will try a new resolution.

Front Panel BrightnessFor Media Players with a front panel, you can modify its brightness by going to Settings and selecting Front Panel. You’ll then be able to choose between high, medium, low, or off.

Front Panel Buttons (Applies only to the MP2000 & MP2150)Media Players with a front panel come with four arrow buttons and an OK button. These front panel buttons function identically to the corresponding buttons on the remote control.

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ARRIS and the ARRIS logo are all registered trademarks of ARRIS Enterprises, Inc. MoCA is a registered trademark of Multimedia over Coax Alliance. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA), are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance. This product incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copy protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and the names of their products. ARRIS disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

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