TDS CatchTV Quick Reference Manual

| Quick Reference Guide
CatchTV is the first triple-play Gateway providing cable TV, high-speed Internet and optional home phone capabilities in one
single, simple and elegant solution. The CatchTV quick reference guide will get you up and running. If at any time you need more
in-depth help, the full user guide is available at HelloTDS.com/support.
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1. TIME – With the current time, you'll know when your show begins.
2. CURRENT CHANNEL – Displays the channel that is playing in Mini TV.
If the program is recorded, an icon will display the current status - i.e.,
play or pause.
3. MINI TV – Lets you keep watching your program while you browse.
4. FOCUS – The current selection is in the focus area of the menu.
When cards are in focus, they appear raised and highlighted.
5. VERTICAL LIST – Contains all of the items in the current horizontal
category.
6. INFO PANEL – Depending on the item in focus, this area either provides
more information about that item or a selection of choices for that item.
7. CARD – Items in vertical lists are called cards.
The CatchTV Player offers an
optional Grid Guide view for
people who prefer to find
programming in that layout.
Launch the Grid Guide with the
shortcut button at the top of the
remote.
Online Scheduling – MyDVR provides the same feature set as on the set-top:
Device management including parental controls and feature activation. For
example, you can schedule a program to record; manage your device, your
account and your features – all from any computer with Internet access. Go
to tds.net and login to your account to get started.
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When you press INFO on an
item in focus, you'll get a list of
options for that item in an action
menu. Use the up and down
arrow buttons to scroll through
your action menu options. Action
menus have a focus, just like the
main menu. To select an option,
bring it into focus, and press OK.
Favorites – A filter that lets you add your
favorite TV, video, photo and music content
to one convenient place.
Channels – A vertical menu that lists all
available channels.
Recorded TV – A list of all of the programs
you've recorded.
Settings – A category that allows you to
customize your Alpha Player.
Messages – A place to receive messages
about CatchTV services and updates.
Phone – A list of recent phone calls from your
incoming lines.
Search – Options to search for programs by
title, key-word, or by category.
News – A filter that displays all of the 24
hour news channels and current news
programming.
Kids – Access all children's programming in
one consolidated list.
TV Music – A collection of TV music channels
to match your taste and mood.
Photos – A category to browse photos from
your computer in full HD on your TV.
SuperTicker – The SuperTicker lets you stay
on top of the latest news, sports, scores and
stocks without missing your show.
Games – A variety of classic games like
Blackjack and Slotmachine.
Sports – A filter that displays all available
sports content.
Movies – A filter that displays all available
movies, including live and recorded TV as
well as VOD.
HDTV – A filter that displays all of the high
definition content.
Home Network – An easy way to enjoy
media stored on your computer from the
comfort of your TV. Home Network allows you
to stream media from your computer to your
Media Player. For more information, refer to
the CatchTV user guide located online at
HelloTDS.com/support.