Using ON DEMAND

On Demand Instructions

1. TO GET STARTED

• Go to channel 998 and select a category.

2.SELECT A PROGRAM

Using the UP/DOWN arrow keys:

• Choose a category and press SELECT.

• Choose a program and press SELECT.

• Synopsis, rating, run time and price will appear.

Press SELECT on BUY NOW.

Additional fees may apply from the movies On Demand category.

3.CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION

Press SELECT to VIEW NOW, the program will start automatically.

4.RESUME VIEWING

From the MAIN MENU choose the previously viewed category (i.e. HBO On Demand).

Select RESUME VIEWING

Choose the title to resume viewing and press SELECT.

To begin where you left off, press the UP arrow on your remote.

5.TO EXIT

Press the EXIT button on your remote.

Press GUIDE, then select your new channel.

REMOTE FUNCTIONS

PLAY - Up Arrow

STOP - Down Arrow

FAST FORWARD - Right Arrow

REWIND - Left Arrow

PAUSE - Select Button

Requiring the PIN for purchasing

You can specify whether you want PPV purchasing restricted by the PIN. If you choose to require the PIN, household members must enter the PIN before they can purchase a program. It does not matter whether Parental Control is on or off. If you do not require a PIN, anyone can purchase programs.

To require the PIN for purchasing

1.Press the MENU button. The Settings Menu appears.

2.Press the UP or DOWN arrow to highlight the Parental Control preference.

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DCT2000, DCT2500 specifications

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