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How to find a programme

To view all available VOD programmes press TV Guide (e), select 'All channels' , and then browse to find channels showing the 'view VOD' icon.

To view a VOD channel and see what programmes are available, press 'OK' on a channel showing the 'view VOD' icon.

You will then see a list of VOD programmes on that channel, simply press OK to select one and enjoy.

Alternatively you can use the left or right buttons (k) to browse and choose from a selection of the channel's highlights.

Ordering a pay-per-rental film

Homechoice lets you choose between hundreds of film titles. You can watch any of them at any time on a pay-per-rental basis.

Simply press the film button (g) on your remote, and select the 'view VOD' icon. You can then select your chosen film from the channel menu, view

futher details or a free trailer, and add the film to your favourites. To purchase a film press OK or stepback (m) to return to the previous menu.

You can watch a pay-per-rental film as many times as you want within a 24hr rental period.

VOD controls

With VOD you have total control. You can rewind, play, pause, fast forward or stop whatever you are watching at anytime (see below).

Press forward or rewind once to start searching (p). While searching you can use the left and right button followed by OK to select a time frame in which to skip. To stop searching press play.

Press play/pause to freeze the programme and play to resume. Press stop at any time to be taken back to the previous menu.

If you press stop during a pay-per-rental film you can return to it at the same position within the 24hr rental period, by selecting the film again.

Skipping promos, programmes and films

In many VOD channels, you can use the skip buttons (l) on the remote control to view the next promotion, programme or music video.

For example, in V:MX Hits (channel 400), you can skip backwards and forwards through the channel by pressing the left and right skip button, so you can watch favourite videos again and again.

Many menu lists and VOD channels have programme trailers displayed behind them. You can skip through these by pressing the left and right buttons (k) on the remote.

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