GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION WELCOME TDS TV delivers a host of entertainment choices to your home: 100% Digital Television (DTV), DVD-quality video rentals, music channels, and more. Your new TDS TV system can be personalized; parental controls allow you to “build” an entertainment system to meet your needs.
GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION SET-TOP BOX The set-top box (STB) receives signals from the remote to manage services on your account. For details on connections to the set top box see Appendix B (page 32). REMOTE CONTROL Directed at the set-top box, the universal remote sends signals activating the system.
INTRODUCTION See “Remote Control Features” on page 29 for additional information on remote functionality. Refer to the remote’s user guide for information on adjusting television settings. SYSTEM FEATURES Access to entertainment options is simple: use the on- screen Menu to access system features such as Digital TV, Guide, Movies, Music, and Settings.
INTRODUCTION DIGITAL TELEVISION (DTV) GUIDE TDS TV provides local and premium television channels. The DTV Guide contains detailed information for current and future listings and a search function for locating favorite programs. Parents can set rating and system controls for television content.
INTRODUCTION ACCOUNT The Account screen displays a detailed record of your movie rentals and costs. This information is for explanatory purposes only; your bill from TDS Telecom will contain a complete list of charges. SETTINGS Change your system Personal Identification Number (PIN), manage Favorites, maintain Parental Controls, and adjust System Settings all in one location.
GETTING STARTED SERVICE BASICS The following items are needed to use your TDS TV system: • Equipment: TV, set-top box, remote, channel line-up guide. • Personal Identification Number (PIN). After installation, use the remote to access services on the TV. QUICK START After TDS TV is installed, use your PIN and universal remote to access the system.
GETTING STARTED REMOTE CONTROL Use the remote arrow keys to navigate TDS TV. While navigating on-screen (Guide options, buttons, icons, and links) a highlight appears around selected items. Navigating with the Remote 1. Use the remote arrow keys to move the on-screen highlight.
GETTING STARTED SETTINGS The Settings feature allows authorized users to define parental controls, view account history, and change the system PIN. TDS Telecom issued your initial PIN necessary to establish fundamental settings. PINS There are two PINs used in your TDS TV system: •...
GETTING STARTED SYSTEM PIN Changing the System PIN Create and Modify the PIN for System Settings. 1. Press MENU on the remote. 2. Select Settings, and then select PIN Options. 3. Select Edit to change the Settings PIN. 4. Enter numbers using the remote, press (default PIN is –...
GETTING STARTED 1. Press MENU on the remote. 2. Select Settings, and then PIN Options. 3. Select to Enable or Disable the Settings PIN; press Y for Yes and N for No. 4. Click Save and Exit to complete the PIN modification and return to the Menu.
GETTING STARTED 1. Press MENU on the remote. 2. Select Settings, and then PIN Options. 3. Select to Enable or Disable the Purchase PIN; press Y for Yes and N for No. 4. Click Save and Exit to complete the PIN modification and return to the Menu.
GETTING STARTED Displaying Favorites Lists 1. Press MENU on the remote. The Main menu displays. 2. Select Settings, then Favorites. 3. Select New. Peruse the list of channels to either select or deselect each channel. The selected Favorites list appears at the top of the screen and the displayed channels are arranged according to the Favorites list in the Program Guide.
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GETTING STARTED Renaming Favorites 1. Press MENU on the remote. The Main menu displays. 2. Select Settings, and then Favorites. 3. Choose the list to rename by using the << or >> keys to select the Favorites list to edit. Peruse the list of channels to either select or deselect each channel.
GETTING STARTED Deleting Favorites 1. Press MENU on the remote. The Main menu displays. 2. Select Settings, and then Favorites. 3. Choose Delete. The Confirm Deleting dialog box appears. 4. Select Yes. The Delete Favorites screen is updated and reflects the removed Favorite. 5.
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GETTING STARTED 1. Press MENU on the remote. 2. Select Settings, and then Parental Controls. The Enter PIN dialog box appears. 3. Enter your PIN 4. Select options for the following: • Enable Parental Controls-–Select Yes or No to activate Parental Control features throughout the system.
GETTING STARTED ACCOUNT HISTORY Viewing Account History 1. Press MENU on the remote. 2. Select Account. The Enter PIN dialog box appears. 3. Enter your System PIN. 4. The Account History screen appears. View transactions and account information. PHONE BROADBAND...
GETTING STARTED SYSTEM SETTINGS Program Information Overlay Basic program information appears on-screen as channels are changed; to enable/disable this feature: 1. Press MENU on the remote. 2. Select Settings, and then System Settings. Enter the system PIN. 3. Use the remote arrow keys and SELECT and verify Yes or No to Show Information when Changing Channels.
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GETTING STARTED 1. Press MENU on the remote. 2. Select Settings, and then System Settings. Enter the system PIN. 3. Use the remote arrow keys and SELECT to change the output setting of your cabling if necessary and verify Yes or No to Enable AC-3 S/PDIF output.
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GETTING STARTED TV Display Format You can set your TV format to enable the most optimal image for your display; select the appropriate option for your TV to preserve the complete image. Select 16:9 for 16:9 format televisions; select 4:3 or 4:30 letter box for 4:3 televisions.
DIGITAL TELEVISION OVERVIEW Digital Television (DTV) from TDS Telecom allows you to access local and premium television channels. The DTV Guide provides the ability to access and search program listings. Use the remote to navigate DTV channels and guide. Pressing GUIDE on the remote is the only way to access the guide.
Program information (channel, network, title, duration, air- time, and description) appears briefly as channels change. This information appears depending on system settings. DTV GUIDE TDS TV Guide provides the most up to date program infor- mation in an easy to use and intuitive format. Use visual cues on the Guide to view, browse, and search program list- ings, as well as purchase pay-per-view programs.
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2. Using the arrow keys on remote, scroll up to the SEARCH line item (looks like a channel in the guide), 3. Press SELECT. The on-screen keyboard displays, 4. Use the navigational arrow keys to navigate letters and numbers to spell search term/word, 5.
PAY-PER-VIEW Renting a PPV Movie 1. Press DTV on the remote, then press GUIDE. Navigate using remote arrow keys to a PPV channel. 2. Press SELECT on the remote. If the movie is in progress, a warning box is presented that states “Selected Program already showing.
AUTOTUNE/REMINDERS Setting Autotune/Reminders 1. Press DTV on the remote, and then press GUIDE to access the DTV Guide. • Use the navigational arrow keys to browse programs. The Guide advances in 30 minute increments displaying future programming; a highlight appears around a selected channel.
Confirming a Reminder When watching DTV, an Autotune reminder changes the station for you. • Click OK to accept. • Click DISMISS to ignore. PARENTAL CONTROLS (DTV) Parental Control ratings determine accessible DTV pro- grams. The TDS TV system blocks restricted programs from being viewed and/or displayed in the DTV Guide, accord- ing to preset parental control settings.
Table 2 TV Ratings and Meaning Rating TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Overriding Parental Controls When a restricted program is accessed, a Parental Control Override screen appears. The override feature allows a valid PIN to temporarily extend the parental control rating. An override applies only to the current show and continues for the duration of the television program.
MUSIC OVERVIEW The Music feature provides a “virtual stereo” with numerous music categories. Access a comprehensive Music Guide or basic program information for individual music selections with the touch of a remote button. AUDIO CHANNELS The Music Guide provides a list of the available audio/music channels.
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Changing Audio Channels Change audio channels with one of the following: • Press CH +/-. • Use Music Guide and navigation keys. • Use the numeric keypad to type audio channel and ENTER. • Press LAST to return to the previous audio channel. Viewing Audio information TDS TV displays basic program information for an individual audio selection as channels are changed.
APPENDIX A: THE REMOTE REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES The TDS TV universal remote control sends infrared signals to the TV and set-top box. The remote control uses navigation keys (left, right, up, and down arrows) to move highlights on-screen; selections are confirmed by pressing SELECT or ENTER.
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Common uses for remote keys are noted in the step-by-step procedures throughout this guide. The following table details functions of various keys. Table 3: Remote Control Features SETUP Device controls Numeric keypad (0-9) SELECT, ENTER System controls Direct Access buttons Navigation arrows BROADBAND APPENDIX A:...
THE SET-TOP BOX OVERVIEW The following provides details about the set-top box and is for informational purposes only. Do not change or alter any of the equipment installed by TDS Telecom. FRONT PANEL Below is a representation of the front panel of the set-top box.
THE SET-TOP BOX BACK PANEL Table 5: Back Panel of the Set-top Box Component Power connector Ethernet RJ-45 USB Connector SP-DIF Digital Output AV Output Mini-DIN Connects the set-top box BROADBAND APPENDIX B: Function Attaches AC cord to power unit. It is important the set-top box and the TV are plugged into the same electrical circuit (same wall plate or surge pro-...
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THE SET-TOP BOX OUT to TV (RF) TV Ant In (RF) Reverting Video Settings If the set-top box is connected with any system video cable, and an inconsistent option button is selected on the Settings screen, the video image may appear distorted. To revert back to previous video settings on the remote (the default is no option selected), press the Promos button four times, then the DTV button once.