Ricoh TDS TV User Manual
USER GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ....................................................... 1
How It Works
Set-Top Box ..................................................... 2
Remote Control .............................................. 5
System Features ............................................ 10
On-Screen Guide ......................................... 10
Settings ......................................................... 10
Using TDS TV
Turning the System On .................................. 11
Selecting an Operating Mode ...................... 11
Security Measures ......................................... 11
On-Screen Menu .......................................... 12
On-Screen Guide ......................................... 13
Selecting Channels....................................... 15
Setting Parental Controls ............................... 16
Accessing Vault ............................................ 20
Changing Settings ........................................ 25
Favorites ....................................................... 28
Searching the Guide .................................... 31
System Password and PIN
Changing System Password ......................... 32
Changing/Disabling PIN ................................ 33
Troubleshooting Guide .................................. .35
Emergency Alert System ................................. 38
Universal Remote Control Codes ................. .39
INTRODUCTION
With TDS TV entertainment is made easy!
Now you’ll enjoy:
• 100% digital channels
• Superior picture and sound quality
• Universal Remote Control–one remote
controls your TV, DVD player, VCR, and
Home Theater System
• On-screen Interactive Program Guide (IPG)
for customized viewing and program
scheduling
• Parental controls–take the worry out of
what’s on TV
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HOW IT WORKS
TDS TV receives digital signals and transmits
them through a set-top box (STB). Use the Universal
Remote Control (included) to access and
manage your system’s services.
SET-TOP BOX
There are two set-top box models available, the
Scientific Atlanta 330 and the Scientific Atlanta
430. Both models can be enabled to receive HD
channels, while the Scientific Atlanta 430 features
a Digital Video Recorder (DVR).
The following details are provided for informational
purposes only. Do not change or alter any of the
equipment installed by TDS.
At times, TDS may need the MAC1 address for
your set-top box. This will allow us to provide new
services remotely, without sending a technician
to your home. The 12-character MAC1 address is
printed on the label on the bottom of the STB.
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1 Power Turns the set-top box device on
or places it in standby. The LED
is green.
2 Link Indicates network link status.
The LED is green.
3 HD Indicates that a high-definition
program is in progress. The LED
is blue.
4 Record Indicates that a program is
being recorded.
5 IR Sensor Receives a signal from the
Universal Remote Control.
6 Menu Access the TDS TV On-Screen
Guide.
7 Arrows Navigate the On-Screen Guide
and menus.
8 OK Selects the current item.
9 USB Port Not used at this time.
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1 To Wall Connect the set-top box
(Video In)
device to in-house coax wiring,
if applicable. This signal is used
to receive an Ethernet-overcoaxial signal.
2 Network Connect to the Ethernet
(CAT-5) network in your home,
if applicable.
3 USB Port Connect external USB equip-
ment approved by your service
provider to this port.
4 HDMI Connect an HDTV HDMI
Definition Multimedia Interface)
cable from the HDTV to the
HDMI port. HDMI supports both
digital audio and video.
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5 PrPbY Connect the set-top box
device to the component
video input (PrPbY) on the high
definition TV (HDTV).
6 S-Video Connect an S-Video cable
to send an S-Video signal to
your TV or VCR. This signal is
standard definition (SD) but
higher quality than other SDTV
connections.
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7 Video Out Connect to either a VCR or
connect to another set of
inputs (composite) on you
HDTV or SDTV.
8 Audio Out Connect RCA-type cables
(L/R)
to Audio Out to send analog
audio signals (left and right) to
a TV with stereo inputs or to a
stereo amplifier.
9 Optical Connect an optical cable to
send a digital audio signal to
a surround-sound receiver or
other digital audio device.
( To TV Connect to TV. This is a chan-
(Video Out)
nel 3/4 output. You must set
the channel on your TV to the
correct channel (either channel 3 or 4).
) Power Connect the DC output of the
AC power adapter (provided)
to deliver power to the set-top
box.
REMOTE CONTROL
TDS TV includes a Universal Remote Control, which
is programmed to work with your TDS TV set-top
box. Use the remote to turn power on/off,
navigate through channels, and move within
screens. Selections are confirmed by pressing OK.
The STB receives signals from the remote. So be
sure to point the remote at the STB.
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Programming Your Universal Remote
The Universal Remote Control can be programmed
to operate other devices such as your TV, DVD,
Home Theater System, or VCR.
1. Refer to the code tables at the end of
this guide (pg. 38) for the codes needed
to program your remote.
2. Turn on the device that you want to
assign to a mode key.
3. Press and hold the appropriate mode
key (TV, DVD, or AUX) on the remote,
then press and hold the OK key.
4. Release both keys and the mode keys
will flash twice.
5. Enter the first 4-digit setup code for device
using the number keys (0-9) on the remote.
The mode key will flash three times to
indicate that the code entry was accepted.
* When an invalid code is entered, the
selected mode key will display a long
flash to indicate that you have not
entered the code correctly.
* If the remote times-out before you
complete the code setup, you will
need to start over. This is indicated
by one long flash of the red LED.
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6. Point the remote at the device, and press
POWER to test the device.
7. Did the device power off?
* If yes, write down the code that
worked in this guide. You may
need it again if the device code is
accidentally erased.
* If no, repeat this procedure from step
3 using a different setup code.
Common uses for remote keys are noted in the
step-by-step procedures throughout this guide.
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1 STB Controls set-top box
2 TV Controls TV
3 DVD Controls DVD player
4 AUX Controls auxiliary components
(e.g., stereo receiver, VCR, etc.)
5 DVR/DVD/VCR
Controls Controls playback
6 Menu Displays menu of services
or options
7 LIVE TV Returns to viewing live TV
8 Arrows/OK Navigates menus and guides/
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selects current item
9 INFO Displays program details
( Guide Displays channel
listings/favorites
) Channel
Buttons Changes channels, up
or down
_ JUMP Returns to the last channel
viewed
ÇNumber
Buttons Enters a channel number, text,
PIN, or password
Ç MUTE Turns sound off/on
Ç Volume
Buttons Changes volume, up or down
Ç EXIT Returns to previous feature
Ç DVR
Recordings Accesses recorded
programming
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SYSTEM FEATURES
Use the on-screen Menu to access system features
like Digital TV, Guide, Movies, Music, and Settings.
ON-SCREEN GUIDE
The TDS TV On-Screen Guide provides the most
up-to-date program information in an easy-to-use,
intuitive format. Use visual cues on the Guide to
view, browse, and search program listings, as well
as purchase pay-per-view (PPV) programs.
You can access up to one week of programming
information with the On-Screen Guide. The
“picture in guide” function allows you to scan
the guide while watching a program.
SETTINGS
Change your system Personal Identification
Number (PIN), manage Favorites, maintain
Parental Controls, and adjust System Settings
in one location. You can alter and use the
Purchase and System PINs as necessary.
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USING TDS TV
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON
• On the remote, press TV, then Power (the TDS TV
system will begin loading)
SELECTING AN OPERATING MODE
You must ensure that your TDS TV Universal Remote
Control is in the correct operating mode:
• To control your TDS TV set-top box, press the
STB button on the remote control
• To control your TV, press the TV button
• To control your VCR or DVD player press
the AUX button
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SECURITY MEASURES
To ensure you have control over your TDS TV
account, TDS provides you with:
• A 4-digit numeric password that is used to
access various settings
• A numeric personal identification number
(PIN) used to make purchases
ON-SCREEN MENU
Navigate TDS TV using the on-screen Menu,
which displays a list of main features available on
the system.
1. Press MENU on the remote.
2. Use the arrow keys and press OK to choose
a Menu option. The system jumps to the
selected feature.
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ON-SCREEN GUIDE
Access detailed program information, locate your
favorite shows, and more.
Understanding Color Coding
The Guide is color-coded to let you easily
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differentiate the type of programs available.
Colors include:
Description Box Channel
Movie Purple Green (Non-PPV)
Red (PPV)
Regular Blue Green (Non-PPV)
Programming Red (PPV)
Viewing Program Information
1. Press GUIDE to access the program list
• 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.
• Pressing the SKIP button advances the
program listing 12 hours. The BACK button
returns you to current date and time.
• Use CH +/- to preview channels in the
upper right corner from the Guide.
2. Highlight a program.
3. Press OK to change to the channel or press
INFO to display program information. Press
INFO again to clear information and return
to the Guide.
4. Use the arrow keys and press OK to browse
other channels in the Guide.
Accessing Audio Channels
TDS TV offers a variety of audio channels to
TDS TV Expanded Plus customers. The On-Screen
Guide displays basic program information for
an individual audio selection as channels are
changed. The system also displays title, track,
and artist information. To access audio channels:
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