GTS gVoD User manual

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User Manual

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Table of Contents
Product checklist
2
Service and contact information
2
Product installation guide
3
Product features
5
Home page
7
Parental control
8
Browse movies
8
Downloading a movie
8
View movies
9
Mall section
10
Help section
10
Configuration/Setup
10
Reboot
11
Trouble shooting
12
Product specification
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Product Checklist
Caution: Open the Media Player carefully.
The following accessories should be inside:
One Media Player
One AC adaptor (DC output)
One cable - yellow, white and red cable and connectors.
One HDMI cable (for later use to enable HD TV)
One Infrared remote control
Two batteries
One user manual
Service and contact information
Please follow up the manual when you install and operate your GTS Media Player.
If you have any questions, please contact the GTS national contact centre on 0860 GTS 222
(0860 487 222) or [e-mail]
Caution：
If upon opening the packaging you find any damages and loss of any of the accessories,
please contact GTS immediately.

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Product Installation Guide
Setup Environment & Requirements
System requirements
You need the following:
A broadband Internet modem and service (Goalnet)
A television set with video and audio inputs
Setup environment
Setup the system following the procedures described in this manual
Place the Media Player as far away as possible from any heat source
Do not put the Media Player in dirty or humid place.
Hardware Setup Procedures
Caution:
Before making any connections, make sure that the Media Player and any other
equipment is disconnected from theAC Power and that you hands are dry.
Do not re-plug in the equipment until you have completed all the connections.
The connectors of all video/audio cables supplied are colour coded with the jacks of
related equipment. When connecting, make sure that the colours are matched.
Proper physical connection is important, so be sure to insert the plug completely.
Audio and Video Connections
Use the supplied Video (Yellow) cable to connect the Video (Yellow) output of the
Media Player to the Video (Yellow) input of the TV.
Use the supplied Red Audio cable to connect the Audio Right (Red) output of the
Media Player to the RightAudio input (Red) of the TV.
Use the supplied White Audio cable to connect the Audio Left (White) output of the
Media Player to the LeftAudio input (White or Black) of the TV.

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Network Connection
In order to connect the Media Player to your Internet Modem, (which is probably
located elsewhere in your home), insert the supplied Ethernet cable into the input
port of the Media Player and connect in accordance with one of the following
options:
oTo a GTS Modem (if you are on a GTS PLC network)
oTo GTS 2minLAN Adapter (if you are on GTS fibre network, or usingADSLor if
you are using a wireless modem)
oTo a RJ45 network point in the wall (if you have instated Cat 5 cabling and you
are on GTS fibre network, or on ADSL or if you are using a wireless modem)
Power Supply Connection
Connect the DC power supply output plug to the DC-IN Jack on the rear panel of the
Media Player and connect theAC power supply plug to a plug point.
Typical Media Player set-up
Rear panel typical connections
Rear panel typical connections

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Product Features
Media Player Layout
The panel layouts include three parts: front panel, rear panel and IR controller panel. All
of them are illustrated as follows:
Front panel
The functional status is described below:
Item
Status
Description
1 - Power
Red
Power indicator
2 - Link
Yellow
The indicator of the Ethernet status
Front panel functional description
Rear Panel

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The functions of the interfaces are as follows:
DC In
DC power input
USB
USB host
Ethernet
Ethernet Jack
HDMI
HDMI Interface
SPDIF
Digital Audio Interface
Audio
Stereo audio output RCAconnectors
Video
CVBS video output RCA connector
Component Video
3 Component video Y/Pb/Pr RCA connector
S-Video
S-Video Interface
The Remote control
The functions of the keys are described below:
#
Key
Description
1
Power
On/Off/Reset Key
2
0-9
Number/letter input keys
3
Del
Delete entered text
4
Vol+ -
Volume control
5
Arrow
Move the cursor/selection Up，Down,
Left, and Right and Confirm the
Choice (Press Enter)
6
PgUp
Go to previous page
7
Setup
Media Player Setup
8
Dubbing
Not programmed –future use
9
Back
Go back
10
Help
Get help
11
Mute
Sound Mute key
12
* #/
Symbol input key
13
Input method
Toggle between symbols or letters
14
TV
Not Programmed –future
15
Prog
Not programmed- future
16
Menu
Not programmed
17
PgDn
Go to Next Page
18
Red/Green/Yellow/
Blue Button
Play List, My Account, Mall, My Cart
19
Play Control
Play Key, PAUSE; FFwd, FRev; Stop
20
Caption
Read GTS Message
21
L/R
Not programmed
22
Home
Go to Homepage
23
Favourite
View Shopping Cart

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Home Page
When the Media Player is turned on the Home Page will be displayed.
Top Row
Movie Menu
View all genres available, such asAction, Comedy, Music, etc.
Mall
Not available yet.
Playlist
Movies and music stored on the hard disc of the Media Player -
available for immediate playback
MyAccount
Use this to top up your account, request additional GTS services,
monitor usage, set parental control and change passwords
My Cart
See which movies you have selected to download, their prices and
your available balance. Make payments & go toAccount top up
Help
Get help on how to use your Media Player
Second Row
Forthcoming
Attractions
View details of movies that will be available in future
Genres
View available movie lists and get details, such as synopsis,
actors, running time, etc.
Bottom Row
GTS Logo
See GTS promotions, news and other updates
Search
Search according to number or alphabet within all genres via three
possibilities - Actor, Title or Director.

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Parental Control (“My Account”)
You can set the Parental Control according to a range of age restrictions.
If you block the “Adult” level, the Adult genre will not appear as a genre in the Second row of your
screen under the movie menu. This also means that no Adult movie covers will be shown
anywhere on your gVoD TV pages.
In order to browse adult movies and download them, you need to select the “Adult” Level. If you
have downloaded any Adult movies they will only appear on the Playlist if you have selected the
“Adult” Level. These movies will not appear on the Playlist if you have blocked the “Adult”
Level.
You can also set and manage passwords in the “My Account” Section. There are two
passwords:
Commercial - for making payments
My Account –to access your account, set parental control and change passwords
Browse Movies
From the Movie Menu you can select a particular genre, such as Action or Comedy, and then search
for a movie or music within the selected genre. You can also search for a movie via Title, Director or
Actor across all genres on the Search Bar at the bottom of the Home Page.
You can also browse the Forthcoming Attractions. These films are not yet available for downloading
when they are listed in this Section. These movies will be obtainable on a future date, as specified
under the movie details.
Press the “↑”; “↓”; “” or “” keys on the Remote Control to navigate to the section you want and
then press the Enter Key to select a function.
Downloading a movie
Select the movie you wish to download by pressing the Enter Key on the Remote Control.
If the display “Not yet available” appears, it is a ForthcomingAttraction, and will only be
available at a later stage.
If the movie you select has a Rental of R 0.00, then you can download it for no charge and keep it
as long as you wish on your Media Player, as it forms part of your free subscription content, by
selecting “Rent” or “Buy”.
Should you wish to rent a movie that is not part of your subscription content, or buy a film to keep
indefinitely on your Media Player, then you need to top-up your account first (if you have not done
so already). Once you have selected a movie for downloading by selecting “Rent” or “Buy”,you
will be in the “My Cart”Section where you can perform any of the following actions:
See how much space you have on your hard drive
see your remaining balance;
top-up if necessary (you will automatically be directed to the “My Account” Section;

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rent or buy further movies; and
or proceed with a transaction by selecting “Checkout” (if you have sufficient funds in your
account or if you have selected a subscription movie at R0.00)
Once you have selected “Checkout”, you will be asked to enter your Commercial Password,
which will direct you to the “Playlist” Section.
If you are downloading more than one movie at the same time, you can change the priority of a
particular movie by selecting the Up Arrow on the Screen next to the Movie and it will download
before other movies that are listed below it. If you delete a movie that is busy downloading, you
will not be able to view it. If you have paid for a deleted movie, you will not be able to reverse the
transaction.
View movies (“Playlist”)
Once you have downloaded a movie you can view it by accessing it via the “Playlist” Section.
The Playlist is organised in three categories:
My movies (films you have purchased to keep)
Rentals (films you have rented that will expire after your first play at a future date as
indicated on “Playlist”)
Download status (Shows movies that are busy downloading)
Select the movie you would like to view with the arrow and the enter keys.
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manage your viewing experience. There are also icons on the screen that can be used to do the
same. If you would like to Fast Forward or Rewind to a specific position of the movie, use the
Right Arrow to determine where you would like to move to and then press the Enter Key on the
Remote Control.
In the Playlist Section you can also delete a movie to free up your hard disk space, by selecting
the red arrow in the relevant movie row. You can also view details such as age restriction, actors,
directors and a synopsis of the movie by selecting the “i” button.
You can also view movies from the Playlist when your Internet connection is temporarily down.
Mall Section
When this Section is available it will enable you to view instructive documentaries on various
topics, such as various “how to”subjects, travel programmes to breathtaking destinations,
etc. This is sponsored content which will be available for viewing at no charge, as it will be
provided by retailers and service providers.
There will also be many special offers and competitions available on the Mall Section.
Help Section
In the “Help Section” you will be able to find help in two different ways. There will be a Help
function in relation to the specific page you are on at the time and there will be a Help Menu
where you will be able to go to all other gVoD help topics.
The User Manual is also available on the Help Section and on the GTS website, should you
wish to re-print a copy thereof. Please go to www.goal.co.za
You can also view a number of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) on the Help Section.
Configuration/Setup

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The Media Player is pre-configured by GTS and any software updates will be carried out by
GTS. Please do not change any configuration parameters. Any error operation may
lead to system failure.
In order to view your Setup settings, press the “Setup” Key on the Remote Control, then select
Info and then select “System” Button.
Select “Homepage”to return to the gVoD Home Page.
Reboot
Should you make any configuration amendments, you will need to reboot the Media Player to
enable the changes to take effect. Please move the cursor to the “Reboot” button and confirm it
to reboot the Media Player.
The new configuration will load after the system is restarted.

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Trouble Shooting
All LEDs on the front panel are not lighted.
No power, please check the AC and DC power connections.
Blank screen
No signal available in this channel, please try another channel.
Connections are poor or loose - please check the Yellow Video connection and the
Ethernet.
Remote control failure
Low battery - please change batteries.
The remote control is operating out of its range –move closer to the Media Player or
position yourself directly in front of the Media Player
Picture jamming or mosaic
Low data rate - please wait or view other programs.
Bad network connection - please check the network connection and re-connect to
make sure.
Video source problem - please wait or view other programs.
Strange sound or asynchronous video and audio
Low data rate - please wait or view other programs.
Video source problem - please wait or view other programs.
Video working without sound
Audio cable connection problem - please check the audio cable connection and
re-connect it.
Media Player or TV was muted - please cancel the mute of the Media Player or TV.
Video source problem - please wait or view other programs.
Sound working without video
Video cable connection problem - please check the video cable connection and
re-connect it.
Video source problem - please wait or view other programs.

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Lost connection or Internet connection lost
Please follow the instructions as indicated on the Screen.

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Product Specification
The GTS Media Player is a customer device used in a broadband IP network. It can receive and
manage video streaming media, provide interactive applications, and remotely upgrade software
and applications. It is a cost-effective and high performance product, and an excellent platform for
Internet service providers to promote value-added services.
Features and Specifications
1.1 Main Features
The GTS series product is a new generation of Internet home entertainment centre. Through
accessories like TV sets, speakers and cameras, it provides users with interactive and
individual services like digital video and audio broadcasting, interactive Internet video and
audio on demand, web based content guide (WCGTM), videophone and conference, Internet
games, browser, and email etc.
The GTS series product will provide real interactive and personalized services and let you
enjoy the digital life.
1.2 Main specifications
Hardware
Main memory: 256 MB
Flash memory: 64MB
Hard disk: 160 gig
USB: USB2.0
Panel Interface and Connectors
oIR receiver
o2 x LED: Status indication
o1 x RCA : CVBS output
o2 x RCA: Stereo audio output
o1 x HDMI output
o1 x Ethernet: 10/100M Base-T
o2 x USB host
DC-IN Power Supply
ACAdaptor

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oInput voltage: 110V/220V AC, 50-60Hz
oOutput voltage: 5@3A, DC
oPower consumption max: 15W
IR Remote control
oIR remote control range: Max 7 meters
Weight:1 kg
Environment:
oOperation temperature: +5℃- +45℃
oStorage temperature: -40℃- +65℃
oHumidity: 5% - 85%
Software
Operating system:
oLinux
Media formats:
oMPEG2 /H.264 TS Video decoder
oMPEG1/2, MP3, AAC Audio decoder
Network protocol
oTCP/IP