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Q.    Why am I being prompted to specify the correct  

Network interface card (NIC)?

A.    You may be prompted to specify the correct network interface card  

(NIC) for the Bell Internet service. This might happen if you have    
previously installed USB modem drivers on your computer or if you  
have more than one Ethernet card installed. Select the network card  
that you have connected to the Fibe Internet modem with 

 

the Ethernet cable.

Q.    How long should my modem cables be?

A.    Use the cables the technician installed to ensure optimized  

 

performance. The telephone cable (RJ11) should be 6’ or less in length.  
Anything longer can reduce the quality of your Internet speeds. 

 

You may use a longer Ethernet cable (RJ45) than the one provided. 

 

The length of this cable will not affect the speed.

Q.    Why is the PoWER light off on the modem?

A.    The modem does not have power. Ensure the power supply is plugged 

in  properly. Also, if you are using a surge protected power bar, ensure it 

is  turned on.

Q.    Why is the laN light off on the modem?

A.    The Ethernet cable is not plugged in properly into the modem. 

 

Check to make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged in.

Want more information?

For answers to even more questions about Bell Fibe service, refer to the 
“Technical Support” information online at 

bell.ca/fibetvsupport. 

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Summary of Contents for Bell VIP1200

Page 1: ...1 Fibe TV Reference Guide ...

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Page 3: ...y per view 15 Customizable settings 16 Managing your account 17 Fibe Internet online features 17 Your Fibe HD PVR and HD receiver 18 Your Fibe modem 21 Setting up your wireless settings 22 Modifying your wireless settings 23 How to set an admin password 24 Updating your Internet user ID and access password 25 How to change existing wireless settings 26 How to reboot restart your modem 27 Fibe TV F...

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Page 5: ...Internet support bell ca fibetvsupport Help with your services My Bell bell ca mybell Manage your Bell accounts online Internet security bell ca securityservices Protect yourself and computer while online Telephone support 1 866 797 8686 ...

Page 6: ...o turn on your other components if you ve programmed your remote to do so Changing TV channels There are a few ways to change channels Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the channel number Use the buttons on the remote When you tune to a channel the Channel Panel appears See what s playing on other channels or in other time slots 1 Press one of the buttons on the remote The Browse Panel appears ...

Page 7: ...the program 5 Press to close the browse panel and return to your original program in full screen or simply wait 10 seconds and the browse panel will disappear Get more information about a program 1 Press the button on the remote to display additional information about a program 2 Review the displayed summary information The screen also shows other options such as Rent and Watch Preview for a renta...

Page 8: ...will return the audio to a normal level Returns you to the last channel or program you were watching Navigate the Bell Fibe TV Guide and menus Use these buttons while watching TV to display the browse panel allowing you to see what s playing on neighbouring channels and in future time slots Use the SELECT button to make choices and selections on any of the screens or menus Control your Fibe HD PVR...

Page 9: ...hone keypad The numbers 2 through 9 correspond to letters of the alphabet The 0 key corresponds to an empty space To enter a specific letter press the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired letter appears for example to enter the letter L press the number 5 button three times Alphanumeric Keypad Deletes the letter or channel number you just pressed Adds a space to your search query Press t...

Page 10: ... person you re searching and then press Your search begins when you enter the first letter Any programs containing the letter you entered appear in the results list 3 Continue adding more letters to your search Your search results will be narrowed further as you add more letters 4 To filter your results use to select Options and press Choose your desired filter Titles On Demand or People and then ...

Page 11: ...ur Fibe HD PVR using the same playback control buttons on the remote that you use to pause fast forward and rewind recorded TV programs or rented videos 2 Press to pause the program for up to 60 minutes The image freezes and a progress indicator appears on screen displaying the following information The time at which you paused the program shown as a vertical line with the time below it How much o...

Page 12: ... program you re currently watching The point at which you ll be watching live TV again Shown as the end of the forward shading Press the button to resume playing from the point at which you paused it Press the buttons to rewind or fast forward the current program To increase the rewind or fast forward speed press either button once twice or three times Press the button to resume watching the progr...

Page 13: ...recording press again Listing scheduled recordings 1 Press 2 Use to select Scheduled on the menu bar All upcoming individual recordings are shown in the order in which they will be recorded 3 Use to scroll through the list to review the scheduled recordings If recordings conflict you will be notified directly on the TV screen and advised how to resolve it Watching recorded programs 1 From any rece...

Page 14: ... Use to select the channel you want to watch and then press to watch your program Parental controls Parental controls allow you to password protect programming based on the following criteria Restrict access to On Demand or Pay per view rentals Restrict content by movie rating classification Lock any unrated programming content Lock specific channels Block access to mature programming and keep adu...

Page 15: ...it On Demand allows you to catch up on the latest Hollywood movies and TV programming including sports music and kids content It s all available 24 7 from the comfort of your home Pay per view brings you the latest live sporting and entertainment events These scheduled events run at specific times so check the Fibe TV Guide so you don t miss the next big event Renting On Demand programs 1 Press 2 ...

Page 16: ...omize your channel guide to choose which channels show in the guide Create a Favourite Channels List Change the aspect ratio of your TV Enable closed captioning Enable parental controls Enable descriptive video Customizing your TV settings 1 Press 2 Use to navigate to the settings you d like to modify Then use to navigate through the different settings that can be changed Then press to display the...

Page 17: ...ervices From this page you can manage your Internet profile see your billing and Internet usage access help and support and download and order other services Fibe Internet online features Security Advanced Security Advanced is included in your package This feature provides protection for your computer files and identity With features such as Parental Controls Anti Virus Anti Spyware Fraud Protecti...

Page 18: ...fi ve seconds or longer restarts the receiver Light is green when the receiver is on 2 USB USB 2 0 connector 3 LINK Light is green when connected to your home network 4 HD Light is blue when sending HD signal 5 RECORD Light is red when the Fibe HD PVR is recording one or more shows 6 MENU Displays the menu 7 Up and down arrow keys Navigate the Bell Fibe TV Guide and menus Use these buttons while w...

Page 19: ...ovides HD signals up to 720p or 1080i for a HDTV for audio you must connect either optical output audio out R and L 5 S VIDEO Provides high quality standard definition video output for audio you must connect either optical output audio out R and L 6 OPTICAL Provides the best digital audio output for up to 5 1 surround to a home theatre receiver also known as a Toslink or S PDIF connection 7 VIDEO ...

Page 20: ...Connections For video use HDMI Best or Component Very Good For audio use HDMI Best or Optical Best or Audio R and L Very Good For video use S Video Best or Video Out Very Good For audio use Optical Best or Audio R and L Very Good 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

Page 21: ...se down your network and interrupt your service Fibe modem status lights Power Lit when the modem is on WLAN Lit when wireless is enabled in modem Flashes as data is passed LAN 1 LAN 4 Lit when there s an active connection from the modem to your computer or Fibe HD PVR or HD receiver HPNA Always flashes with or without an active coax connection from the modem to a Fibe HD PVR or HD receiver DSL Li...

Page 22: ...t to Your network name will appear If not click the two arrows in the top right corner Type your 8 digit WPA2 key in the Security key or Passphrase text box Click Connect Windows XP Click the Wireless networks detected message or double click the icon in your system located on the bottom right hand side near the clock Your network name will appear Double click it In the wireless network connection...

Page 23: ...press Enter If you are prompted to enter in a username and password these are set to the following defaults Username admin Password admin To find out more about setting an admin password refer to page 24 The first screen will provide you with information about your network and the ability to set various options and adjust settings You can access and modify the settings through the menu on the left...

Page 24: ... to your settings To set an admin password 1 Click System Setting from the left menu 2 Type a login name in the Type in Admin New Login Name box 3 Type your password in the Type in Admin New Password and Confirm Admin New Password boxes 4 Click Apply Changes 5 Record your new password in Your Fibe account information section at the beginning of this guide and keep handy for future reference ...

Page 25: ...ibe customer service representative or if you have reset your password through Bell ca 1 Click WAN Setting from the left menu 2 Choose VLAN 2PPPoE Internet and TV and click Next 3 Type your Bell Internet user ID b1 in the User Name box 4 Type your Bell Internet access password in the Password box 5 Click Apply Changes ...

Page 26: ...em the authentication is set to WPA2PSK and the security type is set to AES by default This allows you to use the default WPA2 key located on the back of your modem Some older devices and Windows operating systems prior to XP SP1 do not support WPA To change the WPA2 key enter a new one in the Preshared Key box To change the security to the less secure WEP method choose Open in the authentication ...

Page 27: ...main affected until your modem is up and running again To restart your modem 1 Click Reboot Gateway from the left menu 2 Click Reboot You can also unplug the modem wait 2 minutes and plug it back in This will restart the modem without erasing your saved settings Important Clicking the Reboot button will restart only your modem not your computer ...

Page 28: ... Capabilities of your Fibe HD PVR section for more information Q What are the features of the Whole home PVR feautre A Features include Pause and rewind live TV on the main TV connected to your Fibe HD PVR View set delete and manage your recordings from any Fibe HD receiver in your home Record both SD and HD programs on a hard drive Please note Depending on the configuration of your home PVR servi...

Page 29: ... but you re free to make any changes to the Parental Controls you d like The default PIN is 1234 When you ve decided on the Parental Controls that are right for your household protect your settings with a password that ensures only those meant to access the restricted content can do so Q How do I resolve error messages that appear while I am using Bell Fibe TV service on my TV A For more informati...

Page 30: ...hy can t I access devices within the local area network A The devices may not be configured to receive an IP address automatically Check the devices that are not available within the network and check the IP Address settings Q My modem is not running properly after a power outage What can I do A Reboot the modem by unplugging the power supply Wait 2 minutes before plugging it back in NOTE Rebootin...

Page 31: ...e telephone cable RJ11 should be 6 or less in length Anything longer can reduce the quality of your Internet speeds You may use a longer Ethernet cable RJ45 than the one provided The length of this cable will not affect the speed Q Why is the POWER light off on the modem A The modem does not have power Ensure the power supply is plugged in properly Also if you are using a surge protected power bar...

Page 32: ...Fibe is a trade mark of Bell Canada Windows Live Windows Windows Vista and Windows XP are trade marks of Microsoft Corporation Mac is a trade mark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries ...

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