ZillionTV ZA-100 User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
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strict agreement of confidentiality. A copy of the user
agreement, along with other information about the
ZillionTV Field Trial Program, is available at
http://support.zilliontv.tv.
We look forward to hearing about your ZillionTV
viewing experience as we begin our journey to
empower consumers with the best entertainment
service on television in the world.
All The Best,
Mitchell Berman
CEO, ZillionTV Corp.
WELCOMETOTHE ZILLIONTV FIELDTRIAL
PROGRAM!
Inside this box is a yet-to-be-unveiled television
entertainment phenomenon. And you’ve been chosen
as one of the first TV viewers to experience it.
Welcome to ZillionTV.
The ZillionTV™ Service is a breakthrough television
entertainment platform that gives TV lovers instant
access to their favorite television shows and
movies – all on-demand and directly from their
television sets.
As a member of the ZillionTV Field Trial Program,
we’re counting on you to provide candid, detailed
feedback on all aspects of your ZillionTV™ Ser-
vice experience.Your input on everything from our
programming, to our set-up process, to our viewer
interface will fuel our refinements prior to launching
the ZillionTV Service to TV viewers nationwide.
Providing this essential feedback is easy – simply go
to http://support.zilliontv.tv, log in to your account,
and click the Report a Problem link.We will also
email you periodically and ask you to test particular
areas of the ZillionTV Service.An important note:
as the ZillionTV Service has not yet been released
to the public, your participation in this trial is under
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BEFOREYOU BEGIN
What’s in the Box
Preparing the Remote Control
What Else DoYou Need?
INSTALLATION
Connect the ZillionTV Device
Complete the Activation Wizard
CONNECTTOYOURTV
CONNECTTOYOUR WIRELESS NETWORK
THEVUITM EXPERIENCE
ZillionTV Home
Watching Movies and TV Shows
Settings Screen
RECOVERYOUR PIN / ACCOUNT NUMBER
PIN Recovery
Account Number Lookup
CONTENTS
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TROUBLESHOOTING
No ZillionTV Picture on TV
No Connection toYour Home Network
Activation Wizard Did Not Complete
Movies/TV Shows Don’t Play
ZillionTV Device Stops Working
Video Quality Issues
IFYOU NEED HELP
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What Else DoYou Need?
To use your ZillionTV™ Service, you must have a TV,
as well as a router connected to your home network
that is either wireless enabled, or that has at least
one available Ethernet port.The other items you
need will be determined by how you want to connect
the ZillionTV Device to yourTV and to your home
network.
Take a look at the connectors on the back of your TV
and compare them to the TV Connectors diagram
(above), which shows the various kinds of connec-
tors that can be found on most newer TVs.The
yellow, white, and red clusters of connectors are for
composite cables;the green, blue, and red clusters
of connectors are for component cables;and there
are single connectors for both S-Video and HDMI
Cables.You should have at least one available
connection type; if not, check the front of the TV for
a cluster of composite connectors (often used to
connect video game devices, and sometimes hidden
behind a small door). If there are no available con-
nectors, you can either disconnect one of your other
devices when you want to use the ZillionTV Service,
or buy an audio-visual (A/V) connector switch that al-
lows you to connect multiple devices to a single input
on your TV.
There are several options for connecting to the TV,
listed from highest to most basic quality (see
Connecting to yourTV on page 13)
TV Connectors
COMPONENT IN HDMIAUDIO / VIDEO IN
AUDIO / VIDEO OUT
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-HDMI: provides the highest quality audio and
video, and offers the advantage of combining
the audio and video signal, so you only need
one cable.
-Component: uses three connectors on either
end (green, blue and red) to provide a high-
quality video signal. Because component only
carries the video signal, you still need to use the
red and white connectors from the composite
cable to provide an audio signal.
-S-Video: uses a single connector to provide
the video signal. Because S-Video only carries
the video signal, you still need to use the red
and white connectors from the composite cable
to provide an audio signal.
-Composite: uses three connectors on either
end (yellow, white and red), providing a lower-
quality video signal than the above options.
For your audio connection, you also have the op-
tion of using a digital optical audio cable, which is
not provided.To use digital optical audio with your
component, S-Video, or composite video connection,
just leave the red and white connectors unplugged
and connect the digital optical audio cable from the
ZillionTV Device to your audio input, which can be
either yourTV, or your A/V receiver.You do not need
to use a separate audio cable for an HDMI connection-
Next, you need to decide whether you will connect
to your home network wirelessly or through a wired
connection.The pros and cons of each type of
connection are summarized in the table on page 8.
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Why choose a wireless connection?
Pros:
- No cables
- Easy to set up if your network is not
security enabled, or if you know your
SSID, encryption type, wireless password
Cons:
- Connection speed generally lower than a
wired connection
- Possibility of interference from other
electronic devices
WhatYou Need:
- Wireless router connected to your
home network
- If home network is security enabled, you’ll
need to know your SSID, encryption type,
and wireless password
If you decide to use a wireless connection and your
network is security-enabled, refer to Connecting to
your Wireless Network on page 17 for help.
Why choose a wired connection?
Pros:
- Simple to set up
- Best connection speed
- No interference from other
electronic devices
Cons:
- Cable clutter
WhatYou Need:
- Available Ethernet port on your router or
broadband modem
- Ethernet cable that reaches from your
router to the ZillionTV Device
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connect to the ZillionTV Device.The button
on yourTV remote for switching the input
signal is usually labeled “Input”, “Display” or
“TV/Video”.You’ll be able to tell that you’re
set to the correct input when you see the
ZillionTV welcome screen.
Note: It may take a few moments for your TV to establish
initial communication with the ZillionTV Device.
Your TV screen may go blank or show a “no input” mes-
sage while the device reconnects.
Step 3.Your TV will display the ZillionTV welcome
screen while the activation wizard starts.
Click Start Setup.
Connect the ZillionTV Device
Step 1. If you want to connect wirelessly to your
home network, connect the three antennas
to the back of the ZillionTV Device.The
device will automatically detect your wireless
signal. If you want to connect to your home
network using a wired connection, plug one
end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet
port on the ZillionTV Device and plug the
other end into your router.
Step 2. Make sure your TV is turned off. Connect
the A/V cables from the back of the ZillionTV
Device to the back of your TV. Choose the
connection type that works best with your TV.
For help in making the correct connections to
yourTV refer to the diagrams in Connecting
toYour TV (page 13) and then return to the
Complete the Activation Wizard section
below.
Note: Record which video input you are using to connect to
yourTV, usually “Video 1”or “Video 2”.You will need to set
yourTV to this input when you turn it on.
Complete the ActivationWizard
Step 1. Connect the power supply to the power jack
in the back of the ZillionTV Device. Plug the
other end into a power outlet and turn on
the ZillionTV Device.A light on the front
panel will indicate that the power is on.
Step 2.Turn on your TV. Use the TV remote to set
the TV to the same video input you used to
INSTALLATION
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The screen will show a connection status
message as the ZillionTV Device attempts to
connect to your network. If your router is
connected to the ZillionTV Device with an
Ethernet cable, that status message will
change to “Connected”. In that case, click
Next and skip to Step 11.
If you are connecting wirelessly, the
connection status will change to “Not
Connected”. Complete the following steps to
set up your wireless connection:
Step 6. Select Configure Connection, then select
Wireless from the list of connection types
and click Next.
Step 4.The next two screens explain how to use the
remote control. Click Next on the screens to
continue with the activation wizard.
Step 5. Select the display resolution for yourTV
screen and click Next. If you don’t know the
screen resolution, check the user manual
for yourTV.If you have an older TV, chances
are the resolution is 480i. Newer, high-
definition TVs are 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.
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Step 7.The ZillionTV Device will search for and
display available wireless networks.Select
your network from the list and click Next. If
your network is not displayed, make sure
your wireless router is turned on. If you still
don’t see your network in the list, type in the
network name (also called an SSID) using
the on-screen keyboard.
Step 8. If you have no password (sometimes called
a key, or passcode) set up on your wireless
network, the ZillionTV Device will automati-
cally connect and you will see the status
message change to “Connected”. Click Next
and skip to Step 11.
Step 9. If your wireless network is password-
protected, you’ll have to specify which
encryption standard is being used, and enter
the wireless password.Select the type of
encryption your wireless network uses; if
you’renot sure, try “WEP Auto” and click Next.
Note: Refer to Connecting toYour Wireless Network for
help in determining your SSID, encryption type, and wire-
less password.If your Internet service provider set up your
wireless network, contact them for this information.
Step 10. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter your
wireless password and click Next.The
ZillionTV Device will attempt to connect to
your wireless network, and will display a
“Connected” message if successful. Click
Next to continue the activation wizard.
Once your ZillionTV Device is properly
connected to both the TV and your network,
the Account Number screen will appear,
prompting you for the information needed
to complete the activation process.
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If you need help installing your device, contact
ZillionTV Customer Support by phone at 866-736-
1388, or send an email to [e-mail]
Step 11. Enter the account number that was given to
you during the online registration process
(your account number is included in the
email that was sent to you after you signed
up), and then click OK.
Step 12. Enter the PIN that you selected during the
online registration process, and then
click OK.
Note: Use the on-screen keyboard to enter your account
number and 6-digit PIN.The screens for both account
number and PIN look very similar, so be sure to enter the
correct number on each screen.
Step 13. Once your settings have been applied, you
will see the Setup Complete screen. Click
Start Using ZillionTV to continue to
ZillionTV Home.
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CONNECTINGTOYOURTV
The ZillionTV Device supports four different methods
of connecting to yourTV: composite, component,
S-Video, and HDMI.The sections that follow show
how to connect using each of the available methods.
A/V Receivers
If you use an A/V receiver as part of a home theater
system, connect the ZillionTV Device to your A/V
receiver, instead of connecting it directly to TV.
Cabling Diagrams
The following diagrams show the four available op-
tions for connecting the ZillionTV Device to yourTV.
NOTE: Do not connect the unit through aVCR. Video
signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright
protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the
television.
HDMI Connection
-Requires an HDMI cable (not supplied)
-Cable carries both audio and video signal
-Provides highest-quality video signal
HDMI CABLE
AV IN 1 COMPONENT IN
AV OUT
VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO
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Component Connection
-Requires a component cable
(not supplied)
-Component cable carries only the video
signal
-Use red and white connectors from the
supplied composite cable to provide the
audio signal. Alternately, you can use a
digital optical audio cable (not provided), to
carry the audio signal.
ANALOG AUDIO CABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO CABLE
AV IN 1
COMPONENT IN
AV OUT
VIDEO AUDIO
S-VIDEO
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HDMI
AUDIO
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S-Video Connection
-Requires an S-Video cable (not supplied)
-S-Video cable carries only the video signal
-Use red and white connectors from the
supplied composite cable to provide the
audio signal. Alternately, you can use a
digital optical audio cable (not provided), to
carry the audio signal.
S-VIDEO CABLE
ANALOG AUDIO CABLE
AV IN 1 COMPONENT IN
AV OUT
VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO
L R
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HDMI
AUDIO
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VIDEO
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ANALOG AUDIO CABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO CABLE
AV IN 1
COMPONENT IN
AV OUT
VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO
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HDMI
AUDIO
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VIDEO
Composite Connection
-Use the supplied cable
-Yellow connector carries the video signal
-Red and white connectors carry the audio
signal
-Provides most basic quality video signal of
the four options
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CONNECTINGTOYOURWIRELESS NETWORK
wireless connection to the ZillionTV Device.If not,
the best way to find this information is as follows:
Step 1. Locate the user guide for your router. If you
don’t have a printed copy, check the install
CD that came with the router. If you don’t
have the install CD, go to google.com and
type “user guide” and then the router manu-
facturer and model, and press Enter. From
the list of results, look for a link that goes
directly to the manufacturer’s website.
Step 2. From a computer that is connected directly
to the router (via an Ethernet cable) open a
browser window, type the address for your
router, and then press Enter. All routers have
an IP address you can use to access the
administrative settings, usually something
like 192.168.1.1.Confirm this address in the
router user guide.
Step 3.You will be prompted for a user name and
password to log in to the router. If you have
not changed this information, check the
router user guide for the default user name
and password.Type the user name and
password, then click OK.The settings page
for your router will be displayed.
If your wireless network is not protected by a pass-
word, the only piece of information you need to
connect to it is the network name, also called the
SSID (service set identifier).However, if your wire-
less network is password-protected, there are three
pieces of information you need to connect wirelessly
to your ZillionTV Device:
-The SSID, or network name: By default, the
network name is broadcast by your router so
that wireless devices can associate to your wire-
less network. If you have a wireless device,
such as a laptop that is connected to your home
network, you can find the network name from
your laptop by looking at the details of your
wireless connection.
-The type of encryption being used: The
encryption method is usually WEP (Wired Equiv-
alent Privacy) or WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access).
-The wireless password, often called a pass-
code or key: When you provide a wireless
device, such as a laptop, with the wireless
password associated with an SSID, the device
stores this information.The device is then able
to connect to that wireless network whenever
the network is available.
If you know this information, you can set up your
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Step 4. Find the wireless settings area for your
router.This could be on the main page, or on
its own tab. From the wireless settings area,
locate the following information and write
it down:
-SSID: this is also called the wireless
network name.
Note: SSID and security passcode are both case-sensitive,
so be sure to copy down upper- and lowercase letters ac-
curately.
-Encryption method: this could also be called
“security protocol” or “authentication”. Possible
values include WEP, WEP Open, WEP Shared,
WPA/WPA2, WPA Personal, WPA2 Personal,
among others.
-The wireless password, also called a pass
code or key: If your router is set to use WEP,
be sure to record all four keys rather than the
passcode.You’ll need the key to connect your
ZillionTV Device to your wireless network.
Once you’ve recorded the SSID, encryption method
and security passcode or keys, you can set up your
ZillionTV Device to work wirelessly. Refer to Com-
plete the Activation Wizard on page 9.
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THEVUITM EXPERIENCE
The ZillionTV VUI™ Experience is the interface that
lets you enjoy the ZillionTV™ Service.ZillionTV
Home, shown below, is your starting point once you
have activated your service, and is the screen that
will appear whenever you first turn on the ZillionTV
Device.From here you can choose to watch a movie
or TV show, or click the Settings button to change
your setup.
Note:To change the remote control sensitivity, start at
ZillionTV Home, then click Settings, select System and
then Remote Sensitivity. Change the sensitivity to a lower
number to make the remote control move slower, or to a
higher number to make it move faster.
Watching Movies andTV Shows
The program details screen is displayed when you
select a program from the movie or TV genre screen.
To play the program, choose whether you want to
watch it for free, rent, or buy it (as available per pro-
gram). If you choose to watch for free, commercials
will play periodically as you’re watching the program.
If you choose either of the payment options, you’ll
see a screen that describes the terms of the rental or
purchase, and will be asked to confirm your choice.
When you choose a viewing option (free, rent, or
buy) from the program details screen, playback
should begin immediately. If you choose Watch For
Free, commercials will play during the program; you
will not be able to skip or fast forward through them.
When the advertisements have finished playing, your
movie or TV show will begin, and you’ll have access
to both the playback controls at the bottom of the
screen, and the global navigation at the top.
You can make the global navigation appear at any
time by waving the nose of the remote control at the
screen.The global navigation will disappear after a
few seconds if you don’t select one of the functions
listed there.
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If you stop a program before it finishes playing,
you’ll see the program details screen, with options
to resume playback or start the program over. If you
make no selection, you will eventually be returned to
ZillionTV Home.To resume playback of any program
that you stopped watching, select MY-ZTV from
the global navigation and find the program in your
viewing history.When you select the program from
your viewing history, you’ll have the option to resume
playback from the point where you stopped watching,
or to start again from the beginning.
Settings Screen
The following options are available from the Settings
screen:
-Parental Controls: use this option to restrict
the programs available on your ZillionTV
Service.Controls for movies andTV shows are
set separately. For example, you can play
only movies with G, PG, and PG-13 ratings, by
selecting PG-13 rated and below, and also
display only those TV shows with TV-Y,
TV-Y7, and TV-G ratings, by selecting TV-G
rated and below.
Note:You will be prompted to enter your PIN to change the
parental control settings.
-Screen Saver: click this option to set the delay
for your screen saver. By default, the ZillionTV
screensaver will display after one minute of
inactivity.
-System: opens a second screen with these
options:
Remote Sensitivity: lets you set how
responsive the remote control is to your
gestures.A setting of medium or low is
recommended.
Restore Defaults: resets the device to the
original factory settings. If you select this
option, you will be prompted to confirm your
choice.The device will reset, check for new
software updates, and then restart.When
the device restarts, you will be prompted to
step through the activation wizard again.
Check For Update Now: checks the
ZillionTV servers for software updates.
Normally these updates happen whenever
you turn the device off and then on again,
however, if you’ve been having trouble with
your ZillionTV service, it’s always a good
idea to force the device to check for new
updates.
About: displays the current version of
software running on your device.
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