Setting up the electronic programme guide (EPG)
The Arcsoft Total Media software can receive and process the
electronic programme guide (EPG) using one of two methods.
1. Free version
This is a programme guide sent through the station signal
itself. Unlike with the pay version, this version may contain
incomplete information regarding programmes and
programme length. For some channels, the programme
preview can be missing or incomplete.
Please note that it can take up to 10 minutes until enough
information is available to display the programme preview
using Total Media.
• In the screen shown above, select the answer -> No.
2. Pay version
An internet connection is required for this version.
This version is programme guide offered by the EPG service
provider tvtv. You may use this service free of charge for a
trial period of 30 days.
After the trial subscription has expired, your tvtv account
is deactivated automatically. There is a charge associated
with continued use of this service. For more details, see the
website of the service provider at www.tvtv.de.
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In the screen shown above, select the answer -> Yes.
If you choose the free version, then the TV configuration
process is finished. If you choose the pay version, please
continue to follow the program's instructions as illustrated.
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Setting up the tvtv Internet programme guide (EPG) from
www.tvtv.de
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Select the option -> Set Up Guide Listings.
If this is your first time using the tvtv Internet programme
guide (EPG):
If you are trying out the tvtv Internet programme guide (EPG)
for the first time, proceed as follows:
In the step „Do you want to use tvtv?", select the option
„Yes, I want to create a free tvtv account including a 30 day
trial."
In the next step, „Do you use a proxy server to connect to the
internet?", you must specify whether you use a proxy server or
connect to the Internet directly.
Normally, only businesses use proxy servers to connect to the
Internet, so private users can generally select -> No here.
Users that use a proxy server to connect to the Internet must
select -> Yes here and enter the necessary information on the
menu that follows.