Main VUDU Movie Service Manual
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1. 5 Page J VUDU Movie Service Updated January 2010 Exploring VUDU VIDS Whether you re looking for a specific movie or don t know what you want to watch the VUDU home page offers you the easiest way to navigate VUDU HOME Most Watched New on Vudu New Meliss Explore Catalog The movies on the home screen are selected by VUDU to be some of the most interesting most talked about and biggest box office movies new to the VUDU service Most Watched Select Most Watched from the home page to see which movies were popular on VUDU last week Filter this list to see just the movies you want For more information on filtering please see Filtering on page 9 MOVIE DETAILS Buy Add to Wish List Rate Cast amp Crew Similar Reviews Summary More Info Wikipedia CLICK PLAY G f gt 5 99 4 99 3 99 hoe b FOR TRAILER 26 99 26 99 19 99 From the revolutionary minds of Pixar Animation Studios and the acclaimed director of Monsters Inc comes a hilariously uplifting adventure where the sky is no longer the limit Carl Fredricksen a retired balloon salesman is part rascal part dreamer who is ready for his last chance at high flying excitement Tying Bob Peterson a A A ef Sad Temat es Community 97 4 3 6 Page VJ VUDU Movie Service Updated January 2010 New on VUDU Select New on VUDU from the home page to discover all o2. by modifying this setting you can require that the passcode be entered to play already rented or purchased movies above a certain rating using the same rating scheme described under Hide movies Additionally you can require that the passcode be entered to play any movie by selecting All Adult Settings The passcode is required to enter the Adult Settings menu The adult settings menu allows you to control how the After Dark service is displayed in VUDU if at all You may also enter the After Dark service through the Adult Settings menu In order to completely disable the After Dark service on VUDU please visit http my vudu com System Info this menu provides you with basic information about your VUDU device and software If you experience any issues requiring customer support you may be asked to provide the Device ID or other information from this menu Credits this menu provides information about the technology and data used to power the VUDU service Overscan Settings Note only available on BDPs this setting allows you to ensure that you are using the optimal amount of your screen for watching movies on VUDU You will only need to use this if you experience image cropping when watching movies on VUDU OVERSCAN SETTINGS Maximize the picture on your television by adjusting picture size overscan Top 0 Left 0 Right 0 Bottom 0 Reset Overscan Back to Settings
3. 12 Page VUDU Movie Service Updated January 2010 Watching Movies on VUDU VIDS The Movie Details page is where you go to start watching a movie on VUDU You can arrive here by clicking on any movie poster or any movie placard Below is a detailed description of all the great things you can do on the Movie Details page VUDU Movie Details Page MOVIE DETAILS gt g Serle F Buy A Er Disney PIXAR fe Add to Wish List Rate Cast amp Crew Similar Reviews a d N Summary More Info Wikipedia A Buy Rent or purchase the movie as well as watch a Free Preview of the first two minutes of a movie when you see the Free Preview Icon B Add to Wish List Use your wish list to keep track of movies you want to see C Rate Share your rating with the VUDU community D Cast amp Crew Want to know who was in the movie Want to see other movies with a certain cast member Cast amp Crew allows you to see all the details and then dive into anyone s filmography by clicking on their name E Similar Movies Start with a movie you love but don t want to watch right now and see what other movies we have that are similar to it F Reviews See summaries from major film reviewers courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes G Summary A more detailed description of the movie H More Info contains additional details such as the releasing studio the language and th
4. wirelessly in the living room Once you have determined your speed use the table on page 4 to help you select the right VUDU format to watch 17 Page VJ VUDU Movie Service Updated January 2010 o How is your TV or Blu ray Disc Player connected to the Internet The strength of your wireless connection is dependent upon numerous factors including the version of wireless e g G or N the distance between the device and the router the building materials used in your home and any interference from other nearby devices Ifyou are connected via a wireless network try moving the wireless router closer to your TV or Blu ray Disc Player or creating a wired connection if available Note if you are using a Wireless G router you may consider upgrading to a Wireless N router which are widely available o If you have sufficient bandwidth and a sufficiently strong wireless or wired connection and you are still experiencing buffering please contact VUDU Customer Care at 1 888 554 VUDU 8838 18 Page
5. 54 VUDU 8838 o Setting Parental Controls Enabling Disabling Parental Controls select the lock icon in order to enable or disable parental controls i Hide Movies by modifying this setting you can exclude films above a certain MPAA rating from appearing in VUDU e NR AIl movies available from VUDU will be shown Note this excludes movies in VUDU s After Dark adult service After Dark titles are only available through the After Dark service and are never displayed in other areas of VUDU For more on After Dark please see page 8 e R Movies rated R or lower and all TV shows will be displayed e FAM Movies rated PG 13 or lower Unrated movies with a family friendly designation and TV shows rated TV 14 or lower will be displayed e PG 13 Movies rated PG 13 or lower and TV shows rated TV 14 or lower will be displayed e PG Movies rated PG 13 or lower and TV shows rated TV PG or lower will be displayed e G Movies rated G and TV shows rated TV G and TV Y7 will be displayed Prompt to purchase movies by modifying this setting you can require that the passcode be entered to rent or purchase movies above a certain rating using the same rating scheme described under Hide movies Additionally you can require that the passcode be entered to purchase any movie by selecting All 11 Page VJ VUDU Movie Service Updated January 2010 Prompt to play movies
6. Done ABCDEFGH iI JK LIMNOPQR S TUVWXYZ 0 12345678 9 Clear Delete Space Done Filtering BEING JOHN MALKOVICH BEING JOHN MALKOVICH a E gt ray A Whenever you see a vertical list of movies or TV shows you will be able to filter that list to find just the right movie for you By pressing the indicated remote key you will be presented with filtering options including o Sort Top Picks shows a selection of our favorite and most popular movies on VUDU Most Watched Sorts your list by the titles that were watched the most times by VUDU customers the previous week Tomato Meter Sorts movies based on their Tomato Meter score from Rotten Tomatoes Release Date Sorts movies based on their theatrical release date 9 Page VJ VUDU Movie Service Updated January 2010 A through Z Sorts movies alphabetically o Genre View all movies within one of 16 selected genres Release Date View all movies released theatrically within the selected time period o MPAA Rating View all movies of a certain MPAA rating or lower Perfect for finding an appropriate movie to watch with your family o Tomato Meter View all movies of at least a certain percent positive reviews just like at RottenTomatoes com o Studio Select from the major Hollywood studios Video Quality View movies available in SD HD or HDX video formats o Rent Own View movies that are available to ren
7. VO VUDU Movie Service Updated January 2010 Table of Contents MS VUDU as ctsc perce E ice sone escie sna deat coat Fase sath at ase ciseesuuceaaeacecesunsenscveatue lense aneesasies 2 WM S R IN EAT E E A EEEE AE E A E E EEA E E E A A 2 VODU EK EIE ert ecco scenes E S e 3 VUD OVVIO actos E E E E A E E E E E A 4 PCI UN V UDU E E E 5 Pelor VUDU aaa EEEE EE E N A E E E A E 6 Moc VV AUC TCC e e AE E E 6 NEW Ol VD e A E E E 7 NOW TET cre a E E 7 PrE AO eee E ETAT EEEE E T T E E 8 EEE A TEE E E EEE T ATE N AEE NE E AATE E N EN 9 KY VUDU a a ree ee ee ee ee eee ee ee en ear er ere 10 Info amp Settings and Parental CONE ONS scssesssssacansseavaranansdundsatieaserssusdasasccsbeassaaasaaabeorsrassaasersvesanesvasees 11 Watching Movies On VUDU cessionis en ETNE EE 13 VUDU MOA S PI IYOT arra e E E AT A E EE EE E AA 14 FOUN NOGUN orre aena E EE ee eee 16 lam notable to access VUDU oro sak scecscenais sce epenn nar EE R LEER E IR ES 16 I didn t receive my activation emaili cccccceeccsscceeeeeeceecesecesecaeeesecsneeseeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeseeeeeteeeeeeeaeeegeeees 16 lam not able to rent or buy MOVIES ON VUDU 2 ec eec cece ecccseceseeenecenccaeceeceeeeeseeeceueeseeeeeeeeeaseegaeees 17 am experiencing buffering when watching VUDU movies ccccseceeeceeeeeseeeseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeees 17 1 Page VJ VUDU Movie Service Updated January 2010 What is VUDU VUDU is a leading HD on demand movie service avail
8. a z Lalea E P a O A f VUDU Player Fast Forward Rewind Navigation Screen Use the Fast Forward Rewind keys to find the exact right point in the scene just like on a VHS do you remember those 15 Page VJ VUDU Movie Service Updated January 2010 Troubleshooting I am not able to access VUDU If you are able to access other network services e g Pandora YouTube but are not able to access VUDU please contact VUDU Customer Care at 1 888 554 VUDU 8838 If you are not able to access any network services e g Pandora YouTube please contact your device manufacturer for assistance I didn t receive my activation email If you did not receive you activation email please follow this alternative activation process 1 Check the Bulk Mail or Spam folder of your email client If you find the email there please make sure to add VUDU to your safe sender email list 2 Ifyou are unable to find the email select a movie from the VUDU home page and select add to wish list this will bring up the following screen Attention CAN T RECEIVE E MAIL RE SEND CHANGE E MAIL E MAIL 3 Select Can t Receive Email 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete your activation 16 Page VO VUDU Movie Service Updated January 2010 Dismiss I am not able to rent or buy movies on VUDU This indicates that your account has not been activated To a
9. able as an application on your connected High Definition Television HDTV or Blu ray Disc Player BDP Watch VUDU right on your TV no PC required gt World s Largest HD Movie Catalog With over 3 000 movies available on demand in streaming 1080p VUDU offers you the world s largest HD movie catalog gt The Only 1080p On Demand VUDU is the only on demand movie service that delivers eye popping 1080p quality video the same as Blu ray directly to your HDTV or BDP gt Dolby Digital Plus 5 1 Surround Sound VUDU is the only on demand movie service that delivers immersive 5 1 surround sound We do this using Dolby s state of the art Dolby Digital Plus technology gt New Movies the Same Day as DVD watch new movies on VUDU the same day they re available on DVD No Subscription No monthly subscriptions required The Best of the Web Right on Your TV VUDU incorporates the best movie sites on the Internet including Rotten Tomatoes and Wikipedia right into the interface find the right movie without a PC What s Required 1 ATV or Blu ray Disc Player BDP that supports the VUDU service Note If VUDU is available on your BDP a display that supports your BDP 2 Alive broadband Internet connection of 1 megabit per second Mbps or faster Note If your Internet connection is behind a firewall please consult with your network administrator in order to determine the necessary network configurations for a
10. and TV shows on demand including the world s largest catalog of HD movies on demand with over 3 000 VUDU features movies in three resolutions 480p SD 720p HD and 1080p HDX VUDU s HDX format is the only on demand format with true 1080p HD video the same as Blu ray and features 5 1 surround sound where available VUDU Video Formats and Requirements 480p Stereo 1 Mbps 720p 5 1 Surround Sound 2 25 Mbps 1080p 5 1 Surround Sound 4 5 Mbps What movies can watch on VUDU VUDU offers movies from all of the major Hollywood studios as well as over 50 independent studios Major Hollywood releases are available the same day they are released on DVD and months before you can stream them from subscription services VUDU also gives you the option to rent or buy movies so you can choose which movies you want to rent and which you d like to own Why is VUDU different VUDU focuses on HD so you can get the most out of your new 1080p HDTV or Blu ray Disc Player 3 000 HD movies available on demand the largest library in the world HDX The only streaming 1080p video available directly to your HDTV or BDP 5 1 surround sound in Dolby Digital Plus state of the art surround sound technology VUDU offers a web like experience in your living room Through our Explore Catalog option VUDU allows you to browse genres and filter for key characteristics like critics ratings MPAA rating and release date VUDU lets you bro
11. ast episodes of popular TV shows find them here After Dark After Dark is VUDU s adult service In order to enable access to After Dark you must enable it during activation or subsequently by logging onto your account at http my VUDU com You can permanently hide the After Dark button by clicking here You can also manage your adult content settings in the Parental Controls menu described on page 11 After Dark is VUDU s adult content offering featuring hundreds of titles including the latest releases from the industry s leading talent To activate After Dark at any time please visit the Manage Device tab online at http my vudu com After Dark is for adults 18 and over only Done Hide After Dark 8 Page VJ VUDU Movie Service Updated January 2010 Search by Actor or Director want to find a specific member of the cast or crew Enter their name here SEARCH BY ACTOR JOHN Clear Delete Space Done ABCODEFGHI Q R Z 0 JK L MN O P S TUVWXY 123456789 Clear Delete Space Done Anthony John DENISON Christopher John FIELDS Cornell JOHN Dan John MILLER Dr John Earl 2 SAINT JOHN Elton JOHN Errol JOHN Search by Title want to find a specific movie Search by title here VUDU Trick You can search for a movie using its initials For instance Being John Malkovich can be abbreviated as BJM SEARCH BY TITLE BJM Clear Delete Space
12. ating P Short Description a paragraph about the movie If you want more details see G 13 Page VUDU Movie Service Updated January 2010 VUDU Movie Player VIDS Once you know what you want to watch you ll be enjoying your movie in the VUDU Movie Player Please read the directions for getting the most out of your movie viewing experience The movie player menu will disappear a few seconds into your movie You can press the enter key to bring it back at any time VUDU Player Screen A Movie Poster and Title Shows you what you re watching B Chapter Click here to jump to a chapter within the movie just like on a DVD C Video Quality Indicator tells you what video quality SD HD HDX you re watching and what level of service you have Three bars indicates you re getting the highest quality streaming video available HD C Switch Qualite sD D Switch Qualities The Internet can have rush hour too If you experience buffering consider switching to a lower quality level so you can avoid interruptions E Progress Bar How far into the movie are you How much is left to go The progress bar show you everything you need to know 14 Page VO VUDU Movie Service Updated January 2010 VUDU Player Chapter Navigation Screen Select the chapter and jump to it just like on a DVD HDX Chapters Switch Quality HD sD a E e ar ta y ai A i gd g a
13. ccessing VUDU 2 Page VO VUDU Movie Service Updated January 2010 VUDU Quick Start If you are ready to get started with VUDU please follow these instructions 1 Connect your TV or Blu ray Disc Player to the Internet following your manufacturer s instructions 2 Find the VUDU Movie Service application select and click on it to launch VUDU 3 When you reach the VUDU Welcome Screen press enter eee Aig Adam ars ERFECT GETAWAY es lt E of HDX k HDX All new releases in 1080p HD j Largest HD library 7 No queue no waiting 7 No monthly fees FREE Explore HD Rental VUDU 4 Enter the email address you would like associated with your VUDU account Note You must have access to this email address in order to complete your VUDU activation 5 When you receive your activation email from VUDU follow the instructions in the email to create your account and activate VUDU You are now able to rent or buy movies on VUDU 6 Enjoy For additional information about VUDU please review the rest of this manual 3 Page VJ VUDU Movie Service Updated January 2010 VUDU Overview What is the VUDU Movie Service In short VUDU is one of the world s largest video stores right in your living room The VUDU Movie Service is a leading provider of on demand HD video available directly through your High Definition Television HDTV or Blu ray Disc Player BDP VUDU gives you access to over 15 000 movies
14. ctivate your account please see page 5 of this manual If you have previously been able to rent or buy movies on VUDU this may indicate that your payment information is no longer valid Logon to your account at http my vudu com in order to confirm or update your payment information I am experiencing buffering when watching VUDU movies VUDU movies are delivered over your Internet connection As such they can be subject to fluctuations in your Internet connection at your ISP and within your home network If you experience buffering here are some questions you can answer to address it o How fast is your Internet connection Watching movies on VUDU requires a broadband Internet connection As the resolution of the movie increases so does the bandwidth necessary to support it For example if you try to watch 1080p HDX on a 4 Mbps Internet connection you will experience frequent buffering because your connection is not sufficient to support 1080p streaming Please see the minimum bandwidth i e speed requirements described in the table on page 4 If you are not sure what speed your Internet connection is you may use a publicly available free speed test service such as www speedtest net When testing your connection speed always use the same type of connection you are using to watch VUDU For example if you are using a wireless connection to your TV in the living room test the speed of your Internet using a laptop connected
15. e available video and audio formats I Wikipedia see what the world s largest encyclopedia has to say about this film the making of it and everyone involved with it Data provided live from Wikipedia CLICK PLAY FOR TRAILER 5 99 4 99 R 26 99 3 99 26 99 a 43 From the revolutionary minds of Pixar Animation Studios and the acclaimed director of Monsters Inc comes a hilariously Tip e adventure where the sky is no longer the limit Carl Fredricksen a retired balloon salesman is part rascal part dreamer who is ready for his last chance at high flying excitement Tying c j A i Bob Peterson Bed be Nge J Community M 19 99 J Play Trailer click the play button on your remote control to watch the official movie trailer K Availability this grid will show you what formats are available to rent or to purchase the movie in on VUDU L Tomato Meter straight from RottenTomatoes com to your TV the Tomato Meter will tell you whether reviewers thought the movie was fresh or rotten Ranges from 0 to 100 M Community Review let the VUDU community tell you what it things this shows you the average community rating for the movie Ranges from 0 to 5 stars N Top Cast and Crew Displays the first five members of the cast and crew listed for the movie See D to discover more detail O Quick Summary just the facts fast Genre run time year MPAA r
16. f the latest movies new on VUDU and those that are coming soon EW OA WE Ae Te Mani Top Titles A selection of top new releases New to Rent Lists all of the movies that are new to rent on VUDU New to Own Lists all of the movies that are new to own on VUDU Coming Soon Shows you which movies are coming soon to VUDU so that you can add them to your Wish List For more information about your Wish List see the My VUDU section on page 10 New Trailers Select New Trailers from the home page to see all the latest theatrical trailers for movies in theatres today and coming soon Watch them in eye popping 1080p HDX NEW TRAILERS 7 Page VJ VUDU Movie Service Updated January 2010 Explore Catalog Select Explore Catalog from the home page to dive deeper into VUDU s extensive catalog as well as browse our selection of editorial collections updated each week to include thematic collections special offers and featured studios EXPLORE CATALOG Explore Explore Explore Search Search by Genre HD TV by Actor by Title or Director aie il ee gge NOW IN i ee THEATERS PLAYING IN SD HD and HDX Explore by Genre Browse 16 genres of film and filter them to find just the movie you want Explore HD Can t get enough HD Find all 3 000 HD movies available on the VUDU service here Use filters to find just the movie you want Explore TV VUDU offers a great catalog of p
17. t or movies that are available to own O O My VUDU Find all of your VUDU movies and all those movies you want to be your VUDU movies You will need to activate VUDU before you find much to do here MY VUDU My My My My Info amp Rentals Movies TV Shows Wish List Settings RUASR O x ER Je zi GE raii n Loi es My Rentals all the movies you ve rented that are still available for viewing My Movies search through the movies you ve purchased to find just the right one to watch tonight My TV Shows all your TV episodes are kept here Find out which episodes you ve already seen My Wish List the movie wasn t quite right for the mood but you want to see it later so add it to your Wish List Also works with movies that are Coming Soon so you won t forget 10 Page VJ VUDU Movie Service Updated January 2010 Info amp Settings and Parental Controls The Parental Controls menu is available under Info amp Settings o Setting Passcode In order to modify parental controls you must select a four digit passcode Once a passcode has been established you will be required to enter the passcode in order to make any changes on the parental controls screen You may change the passcode anytime using the Change Passcode option at the bottom of the screen Note once a passcode has been established the only way to recover or reset the passcode is by contacting VUDU Customer Care at 1 888 5
18. wse similar films and actor actress filmographies for each movie VUDU incorporates some of the best movie content on the web directly into the interface including gt WIKIPEDIA The Free Encyclopedia VUDU movie playback offers everything you are used to on a DVD Fast forward and rewind to the exact spot in a movie Select chapters to easily navigate to watch your favorite scene 4 Page Vi VUDU Movie Service Updated January 2010 Activating VUDU Before activating VUDU please confirm that your HD TV or BDP is connected to the Internet 1 Select VUDU from the home screen of your HD TV or BDP 2 You will be presented with a welcome screen 206 E Adam Atasoursreve g Pi 7 All new releases in 1080p HD 7 Largest HD library No queue no waiting No monthly fees FREE Explore HD Rental VUDU 3 Select Free HD Rental 4 Enter your email address note you must have access to this email address to activate VUDU Getting your free HD rental is easy Please enter your e mail address below You will receive an e mail with a link to claim your free HD rental You can then rent any HD movie in VUDU s library for free com Done G P R Y 0 7 9 5 Follow directions in the Activation Email to complete your account activation Note If you are unable to receive the Activation Email follow the instructions under I didn t receive my activation email on Page 16
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