BT Vision Set-up guide
Job No. 9326 Client BT Project BT Vision Set-up guide v6
Revision 04-DR Modified 03/04/09 Created 26/03/09
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Detailed set-up instructions: what to do and not to do, plus set-up screens.
Help How to get some help, if you need it, plus answers to common questions.
Please note: this BT Vision Set-up guide is for use with a BT Home Hub 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0.
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Set-up 1 Before you start, check that your Hub is ready
BT Vision is a TV service that uses your broadband line, so please check that your BT Home Hub is ready – its Broadband light should be glowing steady blue, or green if it’s a Hub 1.0 or 1.5.
Important: do not insert your Setanta Sports Viewing Card (if ordered) until after step 8. To find out more about using a Setanta Sports Viewing Card, please see page 11. Also ordered BT Broadband? If you prefer, we can arrange for an engineer to set up your broadband and/or BT Vision for a small cost. Just call us on 0800 876 6542 or go to www.bt.com/homeitinstall
Then just follow the simple steps in this section. You’ll need about 30 minutes to set up BT Vision. Important: do not turn on your Vision+ box™ until step 7.
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2 Check your box contents
3 Decide where you want your Vision+ box™ You can put your BT Vision+ box™ close to your BT Home Hub (see Set-up A below), or in another room (see Set-up B on the next page).
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Available in Braille, large print and audio CD. Please call FREE on 0800 800 150 for your copy.
Your guide to getting the best out of BT Vision
Set-up A
BT Vision Set-up guide
www.bt.com/btvision
If your BT Home Hub is close to your Vision+ box™ You won’t need to use your Powerline adapters.
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1 Using one of your Ethernet cables (yellow ends), connect one end to the LAN socket at the back of your Vision+ box™ Reset to Defaults
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However, the Vision+ box™ needs to be: • close to a mains power socket • close to your TV or video recorder/DVD player (i.e. whichever you’ll be connecting to)
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4 Using the other Ethernet cable (yellow ends), connect one end to the LAN socket at the back of your Vision+ box™
If your BT Home Hub is in another room or is more than two metres away from your Vision+ box™ You’ll need to use your Powerline adapters.
5 Connect the other end to a Powerline adapter
1 Using one of your Ethernet cables (yellow ends), connect one end to your Hub’s Ethernet port 1
6 Then plug the Powerline adapter directly into a power socket and turn it on. When you’ve plugged in both your Powerline adapters, their Status lights should glow green
2 Connect the other end to a Powerline adapter 3 Then plug the Powerline adapter directly into a power socket and turn it on
Note: only one of your two Powerline adapters will show its AP/STBY light glowing green – it doesn’t matter which one.
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4 Move your existing aerial cable
5 Connect your new aerial cable
1 Unplug your existing aerial cable from the ‘aerial in’ socket of your TV, video recorder or set-top box
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7 Turn on BT Vision
1 Plug one end of your SCART cable in to the bottom SCART socket on of your Vision+ box™
Make sure your BT Home Hub’s on. Turn on your TV.
2 Then plug the other end in to a SCART socket on your TV, video recorder or set-top box Now put the batteries in your remote control.
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1 Plug one end of the power cable into the back of your Vision+ box™ 2 Then plug the other end into the wall socket and switch it on 3 The power light will glow green 1230V ~ 50Hz 25W
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If the Power light on your Vision+ box™ doesn’t come on, press the Power button. If it still doesn’t come on, go to page 10. If you have a High Definition TV (HDTV), you can connect using an HDMI cable. Please see page 12. If you want to connect your Vision+ box™ to other devices, see page 13.
Important: do not insert your Setanta Sports Viewing Card (if ordered) until after step 8. To find out more about using a Setanta Sports Viewing Card, please see page 11. Set-up
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8 Follow the on-screen steps Wait for your Vision+ box™ to start for the first time – this could take up to 30 minutes. Important: do not change TV channels or any audio visual (AV) settings until set-up is complete. Soon enough, you’ll see some screens. Here’s what you’ll be asked to do. 1 You’ll see this screen for a few seconds.
You may see some black or blue screens and some TV images – ignore these.
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2 If you see this screen, press Select on your BT Vision remote control.
3 When you see this screen, press Select on your BT Vision remote control to scan for Freeview channels.
Availability of Freeview channels depends on where you live. To check which Freeview channels you should be able to receive in your area, go to www.freeview.co.uk or www.digitaluk.co.uk
4 After scanning, choose the Menu or TV Guide. Or watch a demo of your new service – simply press BT Vision on your remote control, scroll to Help and then select Help Video.
To find out how to use your service once BT Vision has been successfully installed, please see your Turn it on Guide.
We hope you enjoy using your new BT Vision service. For the latest news about what’s on, please go to www.btvision.com
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Help If you can’t find the answer to your question here, go to www.btvision.com/help
Common questions
I still need some help. How can I get in touch? For help with your account, billing, moving home, or to order more equipment, please call 0800 800 900 (8am–10pm Monday to Saturday, 8am–6pm Sunday). Page
For technical help with BT Vision, BT Total Broadband or BT Broadband Talk, please call 0800 111 4567 (7.30am–10pm Monday to Saturday, 9am–6pm Sunday). If you’re calling about BT Total Broadband or BT Broadband Talk, please make sure you’re at your computer, and that it’s switched on, before you call.
I still need some help. How can I get in touch?
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My BT Vision service isn’t working. What should I do?
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My Vision+ box™ is making a noise at start-up. Is this okay?
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Do I have to use my Powerline adapters?
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Can I use an extension lead with a Powerline adapter?
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My BT Vision service isn’t working. What should I do? Make sure:
Should my Powerline adapter lights be flashing or steady green?
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• all the cables that you plugged in during set-up are firmly in place
Which Freeview channels will I be able to receive?
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• double-check your SCART cables are fully pushed in
I have a Setanta Sports Viewing Card. What should I do?
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• check your Vision+ box™ and TV are turned on
How do I set my BT Vision remote control to control my TV?
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How do I connect using an HDMI cable?
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I am experiencing problems receiving Freeview channels and have poor picture quality
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How do I connect BT Vision to other devices?
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If your service still isn’t working, contact us – see above. My Vision+ box™ is making a noise at start-up. Is this okay? Yes. The fan inside your Vision+ box™ is especially active at start-up.
Do I have to use my Powerline adapters? No – if your BT Home Hub and Vision+ box™ are in the same room. Yes – if your BT Home Hub and Vision+ box™ are in different rooms. Can I use an extension lead with a Powerline adapter? Yes, you can. We recommend that you plug your Powerline adapter into a wall socket and then plug any extension lead you’re using into the Powerline adapter. This is because Powerline adapters won’t necessarily work when plugged directly into extension leads that have surge protection on them.
Which Freeview channels will I be able to receive? Availability of Freeview channels depends on where you live. To check which Freeview channels you should be able to receive in your area, go to www.freeview.co.uk or www.digitaluk.co.uk I have a Setanta Sports Viewing Card. What should I do? You should insert your viewing card as soon as you’ve installed your Vision+ box™. Follow these steps: 1 Insert your Setanta Sports Viewing Card in the bottom slot behind the front panel of your Vision+ box™. Insert in the direction of the arrow with the chip facing upwards and the barcode facing downwards. When correctly inserted, ‘Viewing card recognised’ will appear on your screen 2 Go to the TV Guide and select channel 34 (Setanta Sports 1). Please wait up to an hour for the channel to start – do not remove the card or change the channel until Setanta has started Please note: Setanta Sports 1 broadcasts seven days a week from noon until 3am 3 Ensure you leave the card in the Vision+ box™ to continue receiving Setanta Sports 1
Should my Powerline adapter Status lights be flashing or steady green? When you plug in your Powerline adapters, the lights will flash green. After a couple of minutes, one adapter’s lights will turn to steady green (it doesn’t matter which adapter this is). If you see red lights on your Powerline adapters, please go to www.btvision.com/help
How do I set my BT Vision remote control to control my TV? The BT Vision remote control can be programmed to operate most TVs. Please see instructions and codes in the Functions & Features section at www.btvision.com/help
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How do I connect using an HDMI cable? You need a High Definition TV (HDTV) to connect using an HDMI cable (not supplied). If you don’t have a cable already, you can buy one at most electronics stores or go to www.shop.bt.com
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5 choose 720p or 1080i definition 6 click Save to start a test 7 when the test is complete, select Save Settings I am experiencing problems receiving Freeview channels and have poor picture quality If you are experiencing problems receiving Freeview channels and have poor picture quality: • check your TV aerial is externally mounted and is securely fixed. Windy conditions can affect your picture quality • the weather can cause disruption to your picture quality, causing pixelation and/or picture freezes. It may even cause missing channels • make sure you’re using good quality cables – these are vital to ensure the signal from the aerial reaches your Vision+ box™ with minimum picture loss and interference • if your aerial is over 10 years old, you might want to consider upgrading. To find out more about upgrading your aerial, go to www.uktsg.co.uk
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How do I connect BT Vision to other devices? To set up your BT Vision service with other audio visual (AV) devices such as video recorders and DVD players, follow diagram A or B below. TV
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Offices worldwide The services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are supplied subject to British Telecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract. Nothing in this publication forms any part of a contract. © British Telecommunications plc 2009 Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ Registered in England No. 1800000 Item code 039077/ V6.0 Designed by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd Terms and conditions BT Vision, BT Total Broadband and BT Broadband Talk are covered by terms and conditions. To review these, click on ‘Terms and conditions’ at www.bt.com/btbroadband