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FiOS TV Central - Remote DVR*
You can now visit the FiOS TV Central website on your computer – a site geared specifically
towards FiOS TV customers and currently serving as home to exciting movie trailers
and an online listing of our extensive Video On Demand library. Soon we will be
enhancing this site to provide a new set of features for DVR package subscribers,
including the capability to browse and search TV listings, remotely program their
DVR a nd set parental controls from any computer connected to the Internet.
*To access this feature, customers must use an
ASTB (Advanced Set Top Box): High Def STB, High Def DVR or Standard Def DVR.
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ESPN Fantasy Sports (NFL only) *
For the Fantasy sports fan in your household - FiOS TV now provides a way to link
your online ESPN fantasy sports account with your TV for a truly interactive experience.
This feature provides personalized Fantasy Football Stats displayed on-screen for
ESPN online registered customers only. Fantasy Stats views include Rosters, Box
Scores, Scoring Leaders, and Player information (for the NFL only).
*Requires ASTB and/or Phase 3 standard STB (QIP
2500/P3)
What do I need to start using the ESPN Fantasy Sports feature?
In addition to a compatible Verizon set-top box, you will need to establish an ESPN.com
account from your computer if you do not already have one. Simply go to ESPN.com
and follow the prompts to set up your account. You can then return to the fantasy
sports application on FiOS TV to check stats and get updates directly on your television.
Can I view more than one fantasy sports account on the same Set-Top Box?
Yes, you can set up as many as five ESPN user accounts to be viewed on one Set-Top
Box.
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Multi-room Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
You can now stream content from your Multi-room DVR in HD!
This feature provides the ability to use an HD STB (set-top box) as a terminal with
the Multi-room DVR service offering. Before, only a standard STB provided this capability.
This means you can now stream content from your Multi-room DVR to HD STBs (without
DVRs) in other locations within your household, as long as you are subscribed to
the DVR package.
Purchase the Media Manager package and/or Premium channel packages in a flash without
having to call us!
You can now add the Media Manager feature to your DVR or Premium channel packages
just by using your remote control. Simply locate Media Manager on the main menu
of the Interactive Media Guide (IMG),or tune to the channel package that you would
like to subscribe to, and point and click – the IMG will guide you step-by-step
to complete your purchase. Get the services you want quickly and easily on your
time!
You can now use your HD Set-Top Box to remotely view programs you record on your
DVR!
Does this mean that I have to replace my Standard Definition (SD) boxes with
High Definition (HD) boxes in order to use the multi-room feature?
No, you do not need to replace your SD Set-Top Boxes. This enhancement allows you
to stream DVR content throughout your home, including to remote HD Set-Top Boxes.
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FiOS TV Games*
Now FiOS TV customers with compatible Set Top Boxes *
will have access to a growing array of entertaining games that can be played directly
on the television screen. These casual gaming options will initially include games
such as Chess, Sudoku and Solitaire, with many more to come. With this enhancement
FiOS TV has brought some of your favorite casual PC games to your television set.
In the near future, the FiOS TV interactive gaming environment will also feature
many game titles that are designed to offer our customers a low-cost gaming experience
as an alternative to standalone gaming systems. Our game library varies widely and
grows day by day, offering options from children’s educational games to action/thriller
selections for teens and adults. Many of these gaming options will be free to subscribers
while some will be available for a fee which will give access to 24 hours of play.
*To access this feature, customers must use an
ASTB (Advanced Set Top Box): High Def STB, High Def DVR or Standard Def DVR
Can any Set-Top Box be used to access the new Verizon FiOS TV Games?
No, access to most games will require either a Standard Definition or HD DVR STB
or a HD STB. Some games can be played on a standard (non-HD) STB.
Is there a fee associated with playing these games?
Many Verizon FiOS TV Games are free! However, some games will require a fee that
varies depending on the type of game. Game prices are clearly displayed on the program
information page for each game, and the fee allows access to 24 hours of game play.
How will I know when new games become available?
You can always check what games are available by accessing the Games feature via
the Main Menu and viewing the games list.
Can I set Parental Controls to prevent children in my household from accessing
certain games?
Yes, you can use the Parental Controls settings in the Settings menu to block access
to games by rating. These ratings are provided by the Entertainment Software Rating
Board (ESRB). Simply go to the Main Menu, select Settings, and select Parental Controls
to create or enter your 4-digit PIN and block games by rating.
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Widgets
Widgets will now connect customers to more than just weather and traffic information.
The newest additions to the Widgets selection will include such items as Headline
News, Sports News, Horoscopes and even Community Widgets by zip code. You can stay
connected to the content that interests you.
What are Widgets?
Widgets are helpful information tools easily accessible from your FiOS TV service.
Widgets give you easy one-touch access to useful real-time info such as news, sports,
traffic, weather, horoscopes, community information* and What’s Hot on FiOS TV.
* Community information not available in all areas.
How do I access Widgets and make them viewable on my TV?
Simply press the ‘Widgets’ or ‘A’ button on your remote to launch a small bar across
the top or bottom of your TV screen. The currently playing program will be scaled
back to accommodate the Widgets bar.
Where can I learn more about Widgets and how to adjust the associated settings?
Our online help site contains a host of more detailed information about Widgets
as well as many of our other IMG features. Access online help by visiting verizon.com/help
and selecting the FiOS TV option.
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What's Hot on TV and VOD
Want to know what the most popular programming on FiOS TV is? With the “What’s Hot
on TV” feature you can do just that. This enhancement provides a ranking of the
most popular programming on FiOS TV, as well as the most-viewed movies, events and
free content that we provide via our extensive Video On Demand library. This feature
is perfect when you’re just not sure what to watch!
How do I access the “What’s Hot” list via my IMG?
Press the ‘Widgets’ or ‘A’ button on your remote to launch the Widgets bar and scroll
until you see the What’s Hot Widget. This information may also be available on the
Main Menu of the IMG, or within individual menu items such as DVR or Search.
Are the What’s Hot lists captured by genre, provider, or time of day?
What’s Hot lists are generated by time of day, allowing you to quickly get access
to the most popular programs and movies coming up soon. Just access the What’s Hot
Widget or menu and select a title that interests you to start watching it.
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04/22/2009 |
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At Verizon we strive to exceed on customer expectations and provide the best value
in the services we offer.We work hard daily to continue to enhance FiOS TV to ensure
it is one that constantly enriches and adds value to your entertainment experience.We
listened to you and so we have made some enhancements to your FiOS TV Service &
the FiOS TV Central website experience.
Here are just a few new features that we have added to enhance your FiOS TV experience
& to allow you more control over your FiOS TV programming
- You can now remotely program all of your DVR recordings through this website if
you have a DVR in your home. Visit
http://www36.verizon.com/fiostv/web/Unprotected/RemoteDVRInfo.aspx for more
details.
- You can also remotely program all of your DVR recordings from your cell phone if
you subscribe to our Home Media package. Visit http://
m.verizon.com/tv for more details.
- You can now schedule series recordings on your DVR from FiOS TV Central.
- If you a Home Media subscriber we will now support the Windows Vista operating system.
- You can now sort columns on your DVR and Favorites pages.
- You can now filter out channels you don’t subscribe to on “My Channels” found on
the Favorites page.
- You will now be given a 2 minute warning message before you are logged out of our
FiOS TV Central site.
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