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VUDU Movies .......................................................... 3Activating VUDU .............................................................3Exploring VUDU ...............................................................5NEW on VUDU ..................................................................5Browsing VUDU Catalog ...............................................6Collections.........................................................................7My VUDU ............................................................................8

Info & Settings ................................................................... 8Network Speed Test ........................................................ 9Parental Controls .............................................................. 9Setting Parental Controls ............................................10Account Info .....................................................................11Overscan Settings ..........................................................11System Info .......................................................................12Watching Movies on VUDU ........................................12

VUDU Movie Player ..................................................... 14Chapter Navigation Screen ........................................14Fast Forward/Rewind Navigation Screen ..............15

VUDU Apps ............................................................16Facebook ........................................................................ 16Flickr ................................................................................. 17Pandora ........................................................................... 18Picasa ............................................................................... 20Twitter .............................................................................. 21

Frequently Asked Questions ...........................23

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Welcome to VUDU VUDU is an on-demand movie service available on your FusionTV-enabled Entone device. Sign up for VUDU and bring the theatre-quality experience home.

TheWorld’sLargestHDMovieCatalog:With over 30,000 movies available on-demand, VUDU offers the world’s largest HD movie catalog.

HighestHD1080pVideo:VUDU is the only on-demand movie service that delivers eye-popping 1080p quality video (same as Blu-ray) streams directly to your HDTV. NOTE: 1080p is available only if your TV supports it.

DolbyDigitalPlus5.1SurroundSound:VUDU is the only on-demand movie service that delivers immersive 5.1 surround sound, using Dolby’s state-of-the-art Dolby Digital Plus technology.

NewMoviestheSameDayasDVD:Watch the newest releases on VUDU.

NoSubscription:No monthly subscriptions required! Pay for only what you watch.

TheBestOnlineContentRightonYourTV:VUDU incorporates the best movie sites on the Internet, including Rotten Tomatoes and Wikipedia, right into the interface – So you can easily find just the right movie.

VUDU Movies VUDU is an on-demand movie service available on your FusionTV-enabled Entone device.

ActivatingVUDU1. Ensure that your Entone device is connected to a broadband connection.

Refer to the Entone Quick Setup Guide for more details.

2. Navigate to the VUDU service either using the VUDU icon on the Main Menu, accessing it as a channel number on your guide or press the BLUE shortcut button on your Entone remote control to launch VUDU.

3. The VUDU Apps Main Menu will appear.

4. Select VUDUMovies and press OK.

5. The VUDU HD Movies screen will display.

6. Select “SignUp” and Press OK.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate a new account. Select “NewAccount” if you are new to VUDU. If you already have a VUDU account from

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another device, then you can use “LogIn” to enter your user name and password.

8. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter your email address, select DONE and press OK. You will be prompted to confirm your email address.

NOTE: You must have access to this email address to activate VUDU.

9. Select “Confirm” and press OK.

10. If you have entered a valid email address, you will see a congratulations message. You are now ready to browse the VUDU library of movies and shows.

11. Check in your email account for a message from VUDU with instructions on how to complete the VUDU activation process.

ExploringVUDUWhether you’re looking for a specific movie or don’t know what you want to watch, the VUDU Main Menu page offers you the easiest way to navigate VUDU.

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 Movies streaming service.

You can also enjoy social networking and media apps directly from the VUDU Apps Main Menu page. Facebook, Picasa, Twitter, and many more come standard with VUDU.

NEWonVUDUDiscover all the latest movies and shows new on VUDU – from trailers of upcoming movies to new titles that will be coming soon.

TopPicks: A list of the most popular new releases.

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TopRentals: A list of the most popular releases for rent on VUDU.

NewTrailers: A list of the latest theatrical movie trailers currently in theatres today or coming soon.

ComingSoon: Shows which movies are coming soon to VUDU so you can add them to your Wish List. For more information about Wish List, see the “MyVUDU” section below.

BrowsingVUDUCatalogExplore the entire VUDU library or narrow your selection by using the various filter options.

Type:Sorts by Movies or TV shows.

Sort:Sort options.

“MostWatched”: Sorts your list by the titles that were watched the most by other VUDU customers the previous week.

“Tomatometer”: Sorts movies based on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomato Meter score.

“ReleaseDate”: Sorts movies based on their theatrical release date.

“AthroughZ”: Sorts movies alphabetically.

Genre: Filters from 16 different genres.

Year:Sorts titles within the selected time period based on the year it was released.

Tomatometer: Sorts movies based on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomato Meter score.

Quality: Sorts by the video quality.

Option: Sorts by Rent or Own.

MPAARating: Sorts based on the MPAA’s rating system.

Studio: Select from eight (8) of the major Hollywood studios.

CollectionsConveniently browse the VUDU library of movies and shows from a variety of categories.

Showcases: View an arrangement of featured movies or shows.

TVNetworks: List of shows or series by the network stations.

Recommended: View suggested movies or shows based on your viewing habits.

MostWatched: See a list of movies or shows that are most popular on VUDU. Filter this list to see just the movies you want. For more information on filtering, go to the “Browse” section of this guide.

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MyVUDUFind all of your VUDU movies and TV shows that you have rented or own.

MyMovies: List of all the movies that have been purchased or rented which are still available for viewing.

MyTV: List of all the TV episodes that have been purchased or rented which are still available for viewing.

MyWishList: List of all the movies and TV shows you want to watch but have not yet purchased or rented.

Info&SettingsManage your VUDU account and set Parental Controls to limit access to certain content.

NetworkSpeedTestIn order to use the VUDU service, your Internet bandwidth will need to be at least 1Mbps. The table below will help to determine the best bandwidth required for the video quality you want to watch:

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1080p 4.5-9Mbps

You can test your network speed by running the Network Speed Test.

ParentalControlsBy modifying Parental Controls, you can exclude titles with a certain MPAA rating from appearing in your VUDU library.

NOTE: VUDU Parental Controls are independent to what you may have set for Parental Controls within the "SETTINGS" menu for the Entone device.


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SettingParentalControls Enabling/DisablingParentalControls: Select the “lock” icon to turn “ON”

or turn “OFF” parental controls.

Prompttopurchasemovies: By modifying this setting, you can require the passcode be entered to rent or purchase movies above a certain MPAA rating. Additionally, you can require that the passcode be entered to purchase any title by selecting “NR”.

Prompttoplaymovies: By modifying this setting, you can require the passcode be entered to play already rented or purchased movies above a certain rating using the MPAA ratings. Additionally, you can require the passcode be entered to play any title by selecting “NR”.

NR: All movies available from VUDU will be shown.

R: Movies rated R or lower and all TV shows will be displayed.

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.

PG-13: Movies rated PG-13 or lower and TV shows rated TV-14 or lower will be displayed.

PG: Movies rated PG-13 or lower and TV shows rated TV-PG or lower will be displayed.

G: Movies rated G and TV shows rated TV-G and TV V-Y7 will be displayed.

SettingorChangingPasscode: In order to modify parental controls, you must select a four (4) 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 “ChangePasscode” 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 1-888-554-VUDU (8838).

AccountInfoThis screen displays your account balance and credit card info associated with your VUDU account.

OverscanSettingsThis setting allows you to ensure you are using the optimal amount of your HDTV screen for watching movies on VUDU. You will only need to use this if you experience image cropping when watching movies on VUDU. Please follow the on-screen instructions on how to adjust the picture size.

Performthefollowingtoadjustthepicturesize:1. Navigate to the VUDU icon on the Main Menu or press the BLUE button on

your Entone remote control to launch VUDU.

2. The VUDU Apps Main Menu appears. Navigate to the left menu and select “INFO&SETTINGS”.

3. Press OK to enter the “OverscanSettings”.

To get the maximum viewing area for your TV, move the arrows until the tips are positioned at the edge of the screen.

4. To move the arrows, press OK to enter into the Left, Right, Bottom, or Top direction.


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6. Once you have the arrows at the edge of the viewable screen, press OK again to exit that direction.

7. Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6, if needed for the other directions.

8. Select “BacktoSettings” or press the BACK button to return to the "Info&Settings" menu.

9. Select “BacktoHome” or press the BACK button to return to the VUDU Apps menu.

SystemInfoThis screen provides 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.

WatchingMoviesonVUDUThe Movie Details screen is where you start watching a movie on VUDU. 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.

Rent/Own: Rent or purchase the movie.

Overview: Description of the movie.

Cast&Crew: Want to know who was in the movie? Want to see other movies with a certain cast member? Cast & Crew allows you to see all the details and then dive into anyone’s filmography by clicking on their name.

Reviews: Read summaries from major reviewers, courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes.

Similar: See what other movies/shows that are similar to the current selection.

MoreInfo: Additional details about the movie/show, such as the releasing studio, the language, and the available video and audio formats.

Wikipedia: See what the world’s largest encyclopedia has to say about this movie/show, the making of it, and everyone involved with it. Data provided live from Wikipedia.

WatchTrailer: Watch the official movie trailer.

2MinutePreview: Preview the first two minutes of the movie.

AddtoWishlist: Use your wish list to keep track of movies or shows you want to watch.

Rate/Share: Share your rating with the VUDU community.

NOTE: The VUDU Community rating lets you know what other VUDU viewers think of the movie/show and ranges from like (5 stars) to dislike (0 stars). The Tomato Meter tells you whether reviewers thought the movie/show was fresh (100%) or rotten (0%).


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VUDUMoviePlayerOnce 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. Press OK to bring it back at anytime while watching a movie.

MoviePosterandTitle:Shows you what you are watching.

Chapters: Click here to jump to a chapter within the movie, just like on a DVD.

VideoQualityIndicator: Displays the video quality (SD, HD, HDX) you are watching and what level of service you have. Three bars indicate you are receiving the highest quality streaming video available.

SwitchQualities: The Internet can have rush hour too. If you experience buffering, consider switching to a lower quality level so you can avoid interruptions.

ProgressBar: How far into the movie are you? How much is left to go? The progress bar shows you everything you need to know.

VUDUPlayer–ChapterNavigationScreenSelect the chapter and jump to it, just like on a DVD.

VUDUPlayer–FastForward/RewindNavigationScreenUse Fast Forward / Rewind to find a specific point in the scene.

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VUDU AppsVUDU Apps supports many types of web media application directly from the VUDU interface. Managing accounts can be done directly from the Entone device, or from https://my.VUDU.com. To set up accounts in VUDU, launch the application from the VUDU Apps screen.

FacebookFacebook is a social networking service and website. To use Facebook on your TV, launch the Facebook application from the VUDU Apps screen.

Press the BLUE button on the remote or from the Main Menu select “VUDU” and press OK.

Use the ARROWKEYS to select “Facebook” and press OK.

Use the on-screen keyboard to log in to your existing Facebook account.

NOTE: If you do not have an existing Facebook account, you will need to setup a Facebook account by going to www.facebook.com using your PC.

Once you have entered your username or email address, you are logged into Facebook and will remain logged in for the duration of the session.

Flickr Flickr is a photo management and sharing application. The integrated Flickr application enables you to experience your photo albums on your TV. This application will allow you to save a User ID, set up with or without a password.


Use the ARROWKEYS to select “Flickr” and press OK.

If you choose to log in without a password, only your public photos are available to view.

If you choose to use your password, you will need to enter a 9-digit numeric passcode.

Using your PC browser, go to www.VUDU.com/flickr. Follow the on-screen instructions for setting up your Flickr account using VUDU.

After completing the necessary steps listed, you will get a 9-digit numeric passcode.

Using the Entone remote control, enter this passcode on the Flickr password window. This will set up a Flickr authorized user icon.

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With this saved profile, you are able to access any non-public items you may have uploaded to your Flickr profile.

NOTE: You are allowed two Flickr profiles, one with a password and one without. Your previous profile is located on the right, and the new profile for VUDU is on the left.

Pandora*(Optional)Pandora is a personalized Internet radio service. The Pandora application in VUDU creates user accounts based on email addresses. Once an address is entered, Pandora creates a playlist or uses your existing Pandora playlists. You can play existing stations or new ones.

Press the BLUE button on the remote or from the Main Menu, select “VUDU” and press OK.

Use the ARROWKEYS to select “Pandora” and press OK.

You will be asked to add a user or create an account.

Adding a user account requires the email address for your Pandora account.

If you don’t have a Pandora account, you can create one by selecting “Create”.

AddUser:

Select “Add User” and press OK.

Enter the email address for your Pandora account.

Select if you wish to login to Pandora with or without a password.

If you select “NO” you will enter your password the first time but will not be asked to enter it in the future when logging in.

If you select “YES” then you are required to enter your password each time you log in.

CreateNew:

Select “Create” and press OK.

VUDU will provide an activation code. From your PC browser, go to www.pandora.com/VUDU and follow the on-screen instructions.

*NOTE: Availability of certain features is dependent on your provider and type of package subscribed.

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Use the ARROWKEYS to select “Picasa” and press OK.

NOTE: Availability of certain features is dependent on your provider and type of package subscribed.

Select, “FeaturedPhotos” or “SearchbyKeyword” to view photos made public by Picasa users.

AddUser:

If you choose to log in without a password, only your public photos are available to view.

If you choose to use your password, you will come to a screen requiring a numeric password.

You can view public, featured photos without configuring a user ID. Just click on Featured Photos in the Picasa menu, and browse the pictures made available by other Picasa users.

TwitterTwitter is an online social networking and micro blogging service using text-based posts to share information amongst other Twitter users (also known as “Tweets”). Using Twitter requires an existing Twitter account. If you do not have a Twitter account, go to http://twitter.com to create an account before continuing.

Press the blue button on the remote or from the Main Menu select “VUDU” and press OK.

Use the ARROWKEYS to select “Twitter” and press OK.

Use the ARROWKEYS, OK button, and on-screen keyboard to enter your user name or email address for your Twitter account.

Select “Continue” and press OK.

Use the ARROWKEYS, OK button, and on-screen keyboard to enter your password for your Twitter account.

Select “Login” and press OK.

Once you have entered your User ID and password, you are logged into Twitter and will remain logged in for the duration of the session.

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HowdoIremoveauserIDsetupinVUDU,somykidscannotgetaccesstomoviesorTVshows?The desired result to keep children from being able to order or view inappropriate content can be accomplished by setting up VUDU Parental Controls. You can make all purchases require the passcode you set up, or set that up only for content rated higher than “G”.

You can also set the passcode to be required for viewing all content rated higher than PG-13 (for US-based devices). This is described in the Parental Controls section of the VUDU chapter.

WhatistheVUDUMovieService?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 on your FusionTV device. VUDU gives you access to over 30,000 movies and TV shows on-demand, including the world’s largest catalog of HD movies on-demand. 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 video quality as Blu-ray, and features 5.1 surround sound where available.

WhatmoviescanIwatchonVUDU?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.

WhyisVUDUdifferent?VUDUfocusesonHD,soyoucangetthemostoutofyournew1080pHDTV:

Over 30,000 titles available, the largest on-demand library in the world.

HDX – The only streaming 1080p video available directly to your HDTV.

Dolby Digital 5.1, state-of-the-art surround sound technology.

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Through our “ExploreCatalog” option, VUDU allows you to browse genres and filter for key characteristics like critics ratings, MPAA rating and release date.

VUDU lets you browse similar films and actor/actress filmographies for each movie.

VUDU incorporates some of the best movie content on the web directly into the interface.

VUDUmovieplaybackofferseverythingyouareusedtoonaDVD.

Fast forward and rewind to the exact spot in a movie.

Select “chapters” to easily navigate to watch your favorite scene.

IamnotabletoaccessVUDU?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 internet service provider for assistance.

IamnotabletorentorbuymoviesonVUDU?This indicates your account has not been activated. To activate your account, go to Activate VUDU Account.

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 my.vudu.com in order to confirm or update your payment information.

Iamexperiencing“buffering”whenwatchingVUDUmovies?VUDU movies are delivered over your Internet connection. As such, they can be subject to fluctuations in your Internet connection at your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and within your home network. If you experience buffering:

HowfastisyourInternetconnection?Watching movies on VUDU requires a broadband Internet connection of at least 1 Mbps. 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 bandwidth (i.e. speed) requirements below.

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1080p 4.5-9Mbps

If you are not sure what speed your Internet connection is, use the network speed test by going to;

MyVUDU>Info&Settings>NetworkSpeedTest

Once you have determined your speed, use the connection speed chart above to help you select the right VUDU format to watch.

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