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    • What Is Real Steel Second Screen?
    • Real Steel Second Screen is an app that allows your iPad™ or computer to interact with your Blu-ray™ movie...
    • Real Steel Second Screen is an app that allows your iPad™ or computer to interact with your Blu-ray™ movie. Simply start the movie on your Blu-ray player, and then sync the app with the film automatically by following the easy onscreen instructions. With Real Steel Second Screen, you can explore interactive galleries, check out activities, learn interesting facts about the scenes you're watching, connect to social media, and more.
    • What Are The Minimum And Recommended System Requirements For Real Steel Second Screen?
    • Minimum System Requirements...
      • Minimum System Requirements

      • Operating System
      • PC – Microsoft Windows® XP or higher
      • Mac – Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard or higher

      • Browser
      • PC – Internet Explorer® 7, Google Chrome™ 7, Firefox® 3.5
      • Mac – Safari 4, Google Chrome 7, Firefox 3.6
      • Adobe Flash 10.2

      • Recommended System Requirements

      • Operating System
      • PC – Microsoft Windows 7
      • Mac – Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

      • Browser
      • PC – Internet Explorer 8, Google Chrome 9, Firefox 3.6 or current versions
      • Mac – Safari 5, Google Chrome 9, Firefox 3.6 or current versions
      • Adobe Flash 10.2 or current version
  • I Need Help With Real Steel Second Screen—Whom Can I Contact?
  • For Customer Support with Real Steel Second Screen, please email
    • What Is The EXPLORE ON YOUR OWN Mode? Why Can't I View All The Content In EXPLORE ON YOUR OWN Mode?
    • Real Steel Second Screen is principally a "sync with the movie" experience...
    • Real Steel Second Screen is principally a "sync with the movie" experience. After you download the app, you will have two options—SYNC WITH Real Steel BLU-RAY™ or EXPLORE ON YOUR OWN. Selecting EXPLORE ON YOUR OWN enables you to explore a robust sampling of the content without having to achieve any type of sync. Choosing SYNC WITH Real Steel BLU-RAY and achieving proper sync allows the full experience to work, and permits you to explore all of the content.
    • Do I Need A Blu-ray™ Movie To Use Real Steel Second Screen?
    • The Real Steel Second Screen app is designed to interact with your Real Steel Blu-ray...
    • The Real Steel Second Screen app is designed to interact with your Real Steel Blu-ray movie, and you'll need to sync the app with your Blu-ray to enjoy the full second screen experience. However, you may sample a portion of the app without syncing with the Blu-ray by choosing EXPLORE ON YOUR OWN from the Real Steel Second Screen Main Menu on your iPad or computer.
    • What Is BD-Live™?
    • BD-Live allows your Blu-ray player to connect to your local/home network. If your Blu-ray player...
    • BD-Live allows your Blu-ray player to connect to your local/home network. If your Blu-ray player is BD-Live–enabled and connected to the same network as your iPad or computer, your Real Steel Second Screen experience will sync with your movie automatically. With BD-Live Sync, you can pause and continue the movie from the Real Steel Second Screen app, and move forward and back in the film using the timeline. BD-Live is recommended and offers the optimal viewing experience (see How do I use BD-Live Sync?).
  • Can I Use Real Steel Second Screen With A DVD?
  • Real Steel Second Screen can only sync with the Real Steel Blu-ray movie. It will not work with a DVD.
  • Can I Use Real Steel Second Screen With A Downloaded Or Streamed Version Of The Movie?
  • Real Steel Second Screen can only sync with the Real Steel Blu-ray movie. It will not work with a downloaded or streamed version of the film.
    • How Do I Set Up My Blu-ray Player To Use Real Steel Second Screen?
    • Before you can use the Real Steel Second Screen app with your Blu-ray...
      • Before you can use the Real Steel Second Screen app with your Blu-ray, you'll need to take the following simple steps:

      • 1. Download and launch Real Steel Second Screen on your iPad or computer. (See How Do I Get The Real Steel Second Screen App?)
      • 2. Insert your Real Steel Blu-ray movie in your Blu-ray player. Select BONUS FEATURES from the Blu-ray Main Menu, then choose PLAY MOVIE WITH Real Steel SECOND SCREEN: RINGSIDE WITH DIRECTOR SHAWN LEVY from the options list that appears.
      • 3. Sync Real Steel Second Screen with your movie.

      • To BD-Live Sync Real Steel Second Screen with the movie:
      • You will need a BD-Live–enabled Blu-ray player, and both it and your iPad or computer must be connected to your local network.
      • Once connected, choose SYNC WITH Real Steel BLU-RAY on your iPad or computer. The Real Steel Second Screen app and your Blu-ray Disc™ will then search for each other and sync automatically when you start the movie.

      • To Audio Sync Real Steel Second Screen with the movie:
      • Select SYNC WITH Real Steel BLU-RAY on your iPad or computer, then choose START AUDIO SYNC on the next screen that appears.
      • Choose START MOVIE on your Blu-ray player. You're done!

      • To Manual Sync Real Steel Second Screen with the movie (if BD-Live Sync and Audio Sync are not working or if there is external noise in the room):
      • From the Blu-ray Main Menu page, select MANUAL SYNC and follow the onscreen instructions.
  • How Do I Access The Re-sync Menu From My Blu-ray Player?
  • Activate the Pop-up Menu on your Blu-ray remote and choose RE-SYNC or CHANGE SYNC. (See also How do I use the Sync Indicator?)
  • How Do I Sync Or Re-sync My Second Screen Device?
    • How do I use BD-Live Sync?
    • BD-Live Sync uses your home network to connect your app with your Blu-ray player automatically...
      • BD-Live Sync uses your home network to connect your app with your Blu-ray player automatically. You will need a BD-Live–enabled Blu-ray player, and both it and your iPad or computer must be connected to your local network.

      • To BD-Live Sync from the beginning of the movie:
      • Choose SYNC WITH Real Steel BLU-RAY on your iPad or computer. The Real Steel Second Screen app and your Blu-ray Disc will then search for each other and sync automatically. Audio Sync and Manual Sync options will not be displayed.

      • To BD-Live Re-sync during the movie:
      • Relax. Once BD-Live Sync has been established, it will Re-sync automatically.

    • How do I use Audio Sync?
    • Audio Sync listens to the movie audio from your Blu-ray player and synchronizes the app automatically....
      • Audio Sync listens to the movie audio from your Blu-ray player and synchronizes the app automatically. Your second screen device needs an Internet connection to sync with the audio of your movie.

      • To Audio Sync from the beginning of the movie:
      • Launch Real Steel Second Screen on your iPad or computer.
      • Insert the movie into your Blu-ray player. Select BONUS FEATURES from the Blu-ray Main Menu, then select PLAY MOVIE WITH Real Steel SECOND SCREEN: RINGSIDE WITH DIRECTOR SHAWN LEVY from the options list that appears.
      • Select START AUDIO SYNC on your iPad or computer.
      • Choose START MOVIE on your Blu-ray player.

      • To Audio Re-sync during the movie:
      • Select RE-SYNC from the Real Steel Second Screen Options Menu on your iPad or computer, then choose AUDIO SYNC from the next screen that appears.

      • For best results, make sure the volume on your TV is turned up and keep the noise in the room to a minimum. The microphone on your second screen device should be uncovered and unobstructed, so that it can hear the movie audio.

    • How do I use Manual Sync?
    • Manual Sync allows you to sync the app on your own.
      • Manual Sync allows you to sync the app on your own.

      • To Manually Sync from the beginning of the movie:
      • From the Real Steel Second Screen Main Menu on your iPad or computer, select SYNC WITH Real Steel BLU-RAY, then choose MANUAL SYNC on the following screen.
      • From the Blu-ray Main Menu page, select MANUAL SYNC and follow the onscreen instructions.

      • To Manually Re-sync during the movie:
      • Activate the Pop-up Menu on your Blu-ray remote and choose RE-SYNC (if you're in Manual Sync mode) or CHANGE SYNC (if in Audio Sync mode) to display the sync number.
      • Choose RE-SYNC from the Options Menu on your iPad or computer, then MANUAL SYNC from the next screen that appears. When prompted, enter the sync number displayed on your TV.
      • When you're ready to resume play, use the Blu-ray remote to select START COUNTDOWN. When the counter reaches GO on your TV, press GO on your second screen.
      • The sync indicators on your Blu-ray player and iPad or computer don't have to match exactly for your Real Steel Second Screen experience to work

    • How do I use the Sync Indicator?
    • The sync indicator is a numerical counter that keeps track of where you are in the experience...
      • The sync indicator is a numerical counter that keeps track of where you are in the experience. Your Real Steel Second Screen app is in sync with your movie when the sync indicators on both screens match. Sync is lost when you forward, rewind, pause or select a different scene on your Blu-ray (unless you are using BD-Live, which reestablishes sync automatically).

      • If the sync indicators on the two screens don't match:
      • Activate the Pop-up Menu on your Blu-ray remote and choose RE-SYNC or CHANGE SYNC.
      • You'll need to re-sync on the iPad as well. From OPTIONS, choose RE-SYNC, then select AUDIO SYNC or MANUAL SYNC from the next screen that appears and follow the instructions.
      • Make sure you choose the same sync option for both your Blu-ray player and second screen device.
      • If the numbers in the sync indicators are off by one or two, it's okay—the experience will still work.
    • The Sync Indicators Match But The Content On My Two Screens Doesn't. How Do I Get The Content To Match?
    • The Timeline keeps track of your synced position as you check out videos, galleries and other content...
    • The Timeline keeps track of your synced position as you check out videos, galleries and other content. When you're done exploring, press the SYNC APP TO MOVIE button on your iPad or computer to bring you back in line with the movie. In BD-Live mode, you have two options—SYNC APP TO MOVIE or SYNC MOVIE TO APP.
    • What Is The Audio Sync Indicator Or Listening Bar?
    • The Audio Sync Indicator, or Listening Bar, shows the progression of audio sync with your movie...
    • The Audio Sync Indicator, or Listening Bar, shows the progression of audio sync with your movie. The listening bar moves from red when the app is not in sync, to yellow while it listens and establishes sync, to full green once Audio Sync has successfully synced the experience.
    • How Do I Change Sync Mode?
    • To change sync mode, go to the Options Menu on your iPad or computer and select RE-SYNC...
    • To change sync mode, go to the Options Menu on your iPad or computer and select RE-SYNC, then choose either AUDIO SYNC or MANUAL SYNC from the next screen that appears. If you wish to change from BD-Live to Audio Sync or Manual Sync mode, you will need to disconnect your Blu-ray player from the Internet. 
  • How Do I Access The Re-sync Menu From My Blu-ray Player?
  • Activate the Pop-up Menu on your Blu-ray remote and choose RE-SYNC or CHANGE SYNC. See also How do I use the Sync Indicator?
    • What Is The Timeline And How Does It Work?
    • You use the Timeline to navigate the Real Steel Second Screen experience...
      • You use the Timeline to navigate the Real Steel Second Screen experience. You can follow along with the movie, or explore any point along the way. As you check out a hotspot or gallery, the Timeline keeps track of your synced position. At the base of the timeline there are two indicators—one shows you where you are in the movie, and the other, where you are in the app. When you're done exploring, press the SYNC APP TO MOVIE button to bring you back in line with the movie. In BD-Live mode, you have two options—SYNC APP TO MOVIE or SYNC MOVIE TO APP.

      • Navigation
      • Navigation is easy—simply swipe right or left to move along the Timeline.

      • Selecting
      • Touch or click the image that appears in the Timeline's center box to bring it full screen. Tapping any full-screen image will allow you to interact with it.

      • Return to the Timeline
      • To return to the Timeline, press the TIMELINE button on the upper left of the screen.

      • Gallery
      • Choose the gallery icon to explore a gallery. The number on the icon indicates the number of images in the gallery.
      • Scrolling—You can scroll through the gallery using thumbnails, or by swiping the full-screen image.
      • Zooming—Pinch-to-zoom is available for iPad users, and zoom buttons are available for PC or MAC users.

      • Hotspots
      • Select the hotspot icon to access more information on a particular image. Hit the "x" to close the hotspot.

      • Video Village
      • The Video Valley icon leads you to behind-the-scenes footage. You can fast-forward, rewind or pause a clip.

      • Visual Effects Showcase
      • The Visual Effects Showcase includes:
      • Visual effects sliders—Explore layers of effects and panoramic views.
      • Visual effects videos

      • Visual Effects Lab
      • Explore the layers of effects in a sequence.

      • Flick to Screen
      • "Flick" features from your iPad to your TV.

      • 360°
      • Examine an item from all sides by sliding the scroll bar back and forth.

  • Do I Need A Blu-ray Player In My Computer To Play Real Steel Second Screen?
  • No. To fully experience Real Steel Second Screen, your Blu-ray movie should play on a separate device from the one running the app. 
    • What Are The Social Media Features Of Real Steel Second Screen And How Do I Use Them?
    • Real Steel Second Screen contains social media features that enhance and add another exciting layer to the experience...
      • Real Steel Second Screen contains social media features that enhance and add another exciting layer to the experience. Connecting with Facebook and/or Twitter through Real Steel Second Screen while watching your movie allows you to participate in activities, and share with family and friends. All you need is the Real Steel Second Screen app and a Facebook and/or Twitter account. If you do not log in to a social network, the features for that network will not appear. Social media features are found on the Real Steel Second Screen app only and do not appear on the Blu-ray Disc.

      • Check-ins
      • Watching the movie with social media features activated allows you to check in to some of your favorite locations throughout the film and share this information on your Facebook or Twitter.

      • Like
      • You can "like" various activities and events throughout the Real Steel Second Screen experience, and then have the option to tell all your friends on Facebook and Twitter.

      • Status Updates
      • By completing an activity and choosing a share option throughout the movie, you can post messages to your Facebook wall in the form of quotes from your favorite characters.