Sonic Blue 4500 - Manual (Page 18)

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Completing the On-screen Setup
After completing all the connections to your components and home network (if you chose to do so), you will need to complete
ReplayTV’s on-screen setup process. The setup process requires you to indicate the following:
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If you are using a broadband or modem connection
• Your Zip code so ReplayTV will receive the correct channels for your area
• The components connected and the cables used to complete the connections
• The setup code for your cable box or satellite receiver, if used, so ReplayTV can change the channels on these components
:: Home Network Connections
If you have a home network, you can connect ReplayTV to it using the ETHERNET connection. This connection will allow you to
send recordings to other ReplayTV 4000 and 4500 users, watch shows recorded on another ReplayTV in your home, and transfer
photos from your PC to ReplayTV. The following sections provide instructions for setting up ReplayTV to use the networking fea-
tures. Refer to “Advanced Features” on page 47 to learn how to use the features.
ReplayTV needs its own IP address to communicate with other devices on your network. It will automatically search for an IP
address during the first-time Quick Setup process. If an IP address is not automatically found, you will have to enter it manually.
Connecting ReplayTV to an Existing Network
1 If you are connecting ReplayTV to a broadband network, plug the supplied Ethernet cable into the ETHERNET jack on
ReplayTV and to an available Ethernet jack on your network (on a wall, hub, switch, or router).
2 Turn ReplayTV on. It will automatically request an IP address from the network. You will see the Quick Setup screen.
If ReplayTV does not find a DHCP server, it will present you with a screen to manually configure the network connection.
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You will need to enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway address and DNS Server address. It is recommended that you
use the DNS entries provided by your ISP and not the IP address of your router. See “Entering Networking Information
Manually on ReplayTV” on page 17 if necessary.
3 After a successful test, you will be asked to enter your ZIP code and continue with setup.
4 If you have firewall software installed or a router with a built-in firewall, you should verify the router is configured properly.
See “Configuring Ports for Sending Recordings” on page 16.
• If you connect ReplayTV directly to the phone jack in your
home, the photo, send show, and in-home networking features
are not available.