VUDU BX100 User manual

USER GUIDE

Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS...............................................................................................................2
WELCOME TO VUDU.................................................................................................................4
PLAYER SPECIFICATIONS & DETAILS................................................................................5
SETTING UP YOUR VUDU INTERNET MOVIE PLAYER..................................................7
First Steps.....................................................................................................................................7
The Simple Set-up........................................................................................................................8
Alternate HDMI Set-ups ............................................................................................................10
Other Video Connections...........................................................................................................11
Other Audio Connections...........................................................................................................12
Connect Broadband Internet.......................................................................................................14
If You Have a VUDU Wireless Kit............................................................................................15
The Wireless Simple Set-up.......................................................................................................16
GUIDED SET-UP.........................................................................................................................19
THE SMART CARD ...................................................................................................................19
NETWORKING...........................................................................................................................20
Internet Connection Requirements.............................................................................................20
Use of a Router...........................................................................................................................20
The VUDU Wireless Kit............................................................................................................20
Manual Configuration of your Network.....................................................................................21
Use of Bandwidth.......................................................................................................................21
THE VUDU REMOTE................................................................................................................22
How to Use.................................................................................................................................22
Re-pairing your Remote.............................................................................................................23
Pairing Multiple Remotes...........................................................................................................23
FINDING MOVIES.....................................................................................................................25
Overview....................................................................................................................................25
The Film Strip ............................................................................................................................25
Movie Details Screen & Episode Details Screen.......................................................................25
THE VUDU HOME SCREEN....................................................................................................26
EXPLORE CATALOG...............................................................................................................27
Explore by Genre .......................................................................................................................27
Explore HD ................................................................................................................................27
Explore TV Shows.....................................................................................................................27
Search by Actor or Director .......................................................................................................27
Search by Title ...........................................................................................................................27
MY VUDU ....................................................................................................................................28
My Rentals.................................................................................................................................28
My Movies.................................................................................................................................28
My TV Shows ............................................................................................................................28
My Wish List..............................................................................................................................28
Archive or Delete.......................................................................................................................28
Discounted Extended Rentals.....................................................................................................28
VUDU LABS.................................................................................................................................29
YouTube.....................................................................................................................................29
On-demand TV...........................................................................................................................29
Flickr..........................................................................................................................................29
Picasa..........................................................................................................................................29
Now Being Watched ..................................................................................................................29
Kuiper.........................................................................................................................................29
Movie Tiles ................................................................................................................................30
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FreeCell......................................................................................................................................30
Klondike.....................................................................................................................................30
INFO & SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................31
Service Quality...........................................................................................................................31
Parental Controls........................................................................................................................32
Audio Settings............................................................................................................................33
Video Settings............................................................................................................................33
Advanced Settings......................................................................................................................34
System Info. ...............................................................................................................................34
Credits........................................................................................................................................34
BUYING & RENTING MOVIES...............................................................................................35
Watching Movies .......................................................................................................................35
The AVN Channel on VUDU....................................................................................................35
The Track Bar..............................................................................................................................36
Storage........................................................................................................................................36
YOUR ACCOUNT.......................................................................................................................37
Activation...................................................................................................................................37
Billing.........................................................................................................................................37
Return Policy..............................................................................................................................37
Account Suspension...................................................................................................................37
Cancellation................................................................................................................................38
Limited Warranty.......................................................................................................................38
Customer Privacy.......................................................................................................................38
FAQS & TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................39
SAFETY & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION...........................................43
CREDITS......................................................................................................................................45
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WELCOME TO VUDU!
Thank you for choosing VUDU, instant access to thousands of movies and television shows right from
the comfort of your living room. It is our sincere hope that you will enjoy using VUDU as much as we
have enjoyed creating and evolving our unique product.
This User Guide is designed to offer assistance in the set-up and operation of your VUDU Internet Movie
Player and to define the features of the service and your account.
You can also find instructions for setting up your player in the Quick-start Guide included in the player’s
packaging and on our website at http://www.VUDU.com/VUDU_documentation.html
Additionally, our FAQs, located at www.VUDU.com/faq, may answer many questions you have.
More help is always available by emailing inquiries or comments to Customer Care at
[e-mail].
Thank you again!

PLAYER SPECIFICATIONS & DETAILS
VUDU BX100
What’s Included
VUDU Internet Movie Player
VUDU Remote
HDMI™ Cable
Ethernet Cable
Composite Video with Analog Stereo Audio Cable
Power Supply & AC Cord
RF Antenna
2 AA Batteries
Dimensions
2.4”h x 8.9”w x 7.3”d
Weight: 4.2 lbs
Packaged Weight: 7.5 lbs
Storage
250 GB Hard Drive
Unlimited rentals
Approximately 50 owned standard definition movies
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Networking Requirements
High-speed broadband Internet connection:
-4.0 Mbps actual for instant high-definition
viewing and delayed HDX viewing
-2.0 Mbps actual for instant standard definition
viewing
-1.0 Mbps actual for delayed viewing
Note: Speeds as advertised by ISPs may vary
from actual speeds
TV Compatibility
High-definition
Enhanced definition
Standard definition
Video Outputs
HDMI v 1.1
Component
S-Video
Composite
Audio Outputs
HDMI v 1.1
Digital Optical
Digital Coax
RCA
Video Resolution
1080p/24
1080i
720p
480p
480i
Connectivity
Ethernet
2 USB ports
Remote Specifications
RF
Range: 22 ft minimum
Environmental Requirements
Operating Temperature: 32 to 113 F (0 to 45 C)
Relative Humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing
Audio Format
Source: Dolby® Digital Plus
Out: Analog Stereo, Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital
Video Format
MPEG-4
Limited Warranty
Limited 1 yr for parts & labor
VUDU WIRELESS KIT
Wireless Format
802.11g
Security
Designated secure network (128-bit WEP)
Size
2.4”h x 3.4” w x 0.7” d (each)
What’s Included
1 pair of pre-configured wireless adapters
2 Ethernet cables
2 power cables
1 set-up guide
Requirements
High-speed broadband Internet connection
VUDU HD, VUDU XL, or VUDU XL2
Internet Movie Player
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SETTING UP YOUR VUDU INTERNET MOVIE PLAYER
First Steps
WHERE TO PUT YOUR INTERNET MOVIE PLAYER (Everyone)
•Please maintain a minimum of two inches clearance around the sides, front, and rear of the
VUDU Internet Movie Player to maintain proper ventilation for the unit.
•Do not place the player on an amplifier or any component with open vent holes on top. This
could cause the unit to overheat.
•Because VUDU’s remote control is an RF (radio frequency) remote, it does not require a line of
sight with the player for effective use. This means you may store the unit in a cabinet or drawer.
•Please refer to the Safety and Regulatory Compliance section of this User guide for care
instructions and more safety information.
Warning: Do not move the VUDU Internet Movie Player while it is plugged into a power source.
This may cause significant damage to the hard drive, resulting in loss of data or functionality.
INSERT BATTERIES (Everyone)
Insert the batteries into the VUDU remote.
Locate the two AA batteries provided in the player. Remove the battery cover from the side of the remote
by pressing it down and sliding it toward the rear. Match the “+” and “-” marks on the batteries to the “+”
and “-” marks on the interior of the remote. Snap the battery cover back onto the remote.

CONNECT ANTENNA (Everyone)
Next, locate the antenna. Twist it onto the connector on the back of the player labeled “Remote.”
Note: The VUDU remote is a radio frequency, or RF, remote. This means you don’t have to point it at the
VUDU Internet Movie Player for it to work. Because RF remotes use radio waves, however, it is
imperative to use the antenna in order for the player to receive input from the remote.
Next Steps
THE SIMPLE SET-UP
If you have an available HDMI input on your TV, you will be able to take the following three steps and
be ready to VUDU. If you don’t have an HDMI input, or you prefer other audio or video connections,
you may skip ahead to the section entitled “Other Video Connections.”
Please make sure you do the Simple Set-up in the following order:
1. Connect the VUDU Internet Movie Player to your television’s HDMI input using the supplied
HDMI cable.
2. Connect the VUDU Internet Movie Player to your broadband Internet connection using the supplied
Ethernet cable.
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3. Connect the VUDU Internet Movie Player to a power source using the enclosed power supply and
AC cord. (First affix the cord to the player and then plug it into the outlet.) Use only the authorized
power supply and AC cord, provided by VUDU.
Note: The VUDU Internet Movie Player is capable of outputting Dolby Digital Surround Sound over
HDMI if your television supports it. To enable Dolby Digital over HDMI, go to the Audio Settings menu
once you have completed the Guided Set-up process and choose the HDMI “Surround Sound” option. If
you do this and do not hear any audio or hear static, one of your components may not support Surround
Sound and we recommend going back to the HDMI “Stereo” setting (its default setting).
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WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER THE SIMPLE SET-UP
Now that you’ve connected power to your VUDU Internet Movie Player, you should see red and then
green LED indicators come on within a couple of seconds. In approximately 20 seconds, the VUDU logo
will appear on your television.
If you do not see the VUDU logo after one minute, consult your TV’s owner’s manual and make sure the
TV or monitor is set to the right video input.
Approximately one minute after the VUDU logo appears on-screen, you will be taken through a Guided
Set-up and be ready to watch movies.
Note: New players will have all titles available to them within 5 to 10 minutes of connecting to the
Internet for the first time. Initially, there may be a slight delay viewing titles not previously loaded (30 to
60 seconds depending upon available bandwidth), and posters for some movies will disappear as part of
this process. This DOES NOT impact the availability of those titles and original artwork will be restored
in the next couple of days.
In order to receive the latest movies and software updates on an ongoing basis, your VUDU Internet
Movie Player needs to remain connected to a power source and a broadband Internet connection.
ALTERNATE HDMI SET-UPS
Option A: HDMI through a Surround Sound Receiver
•Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect the VUDU Internet Movie Player to your surround
sound receiver and use another HDMI cable to connect your receiver to your television’s
HDMI input.
Note: The VUDU Internet Movie Player is capable of outputting Dolby Digital Surround Sound over
HDMI if your television and receiver components support it. To enable Dolby Digital over HDMI, go to
the Audio Settings menu once you have completed the Guided Set-up process and choose the HDMI
“Surround Sound” option. If you do this and do not hear any audio or hear static, one of your components
may not support Dolby Digital and we recommend going back to the HDMI “Stereo” setting.
If you’re not able to get surround sound to work over your HDMI connection, you can still output
surround sound by running a separate digital optical or coaxial cable to your receiver and selecting
“Surround Sound On” in the Surround Sound section of the Audio Settings.
Option B: HDMI to a DVI input
•Use a DVI to HDMI adapter or a DVI to HDMI cable to connect the VUDU Internet Movie
Player to your television’s DVI input. This option will only work if your television supports
HDCP (a copyright protection for digital video) which older DVI connections don’t support. In
such cases, we won’t be able to display video, only a warning that the display is not supported.
Note: Since DVI does not provide an audio signal to your television, you will need to connect audio
separately. Analog or Digital Audio options are listed below in Other Audio Connections.
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