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USER GUIDE
GETTING STARTED
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Set-top Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Digital Television (DTV) Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
GETTING STARTED
Service Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Personal Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
On-screen Menu and Feature Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
PINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
System PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Purchase PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Account History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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DIGITAL TELEVISION (DTV)
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
DTV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Pay-per-View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Autotune/Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Parental Controls (DTV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Emergency Alert System (EAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
MUSIC
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Audio Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
APPENDIX A: THE REMOTE
Remote Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
APPENDIX B: THE SET-TOP BOX
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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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. A convenient
universal remote is included.
TDS TV transforms your television into an entertainment system. Rent and view videos, watch television programs, and
listen to music. Interactive, on demand, and at home—TDS
TV delivers.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you experience difficulties with the system and need
technical support, please contact TDS Telecom Service at
615-75-TDSTV (615-758-3788).
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EQUIPMENT
This interactive system is transmitted through a set-top box,
and displays on your TV set. Access system services using
the remote control provided during installation.
TV
The system is accessed through your television. Volume
control and input selection are adjusted with the remote.
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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).
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REMOTE CONTROL
Directed at the set-top box, the universal remote sends
signals activating the system. The remote includes the
following keys:
• Device Controls: PWR
• Numeric Keypad
• System Controls: volume and channel
• Navigation Keys: up, down, left, right, and SELECT
• Movie Controls: play, stop, pause, fast-forward, and rewind
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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 onscreen Menu to access system features such as Digital TV,
Guide, Movies, Music, and Settings.
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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.
Pressing
for the selected entertainment feature (DTV, Music, etc). The
last channel viewed appears on a smaller screen (screen-inscreen) while navigating the Guide. Access to the various
Guides is optional; contact TDS Telecom to subscribe.
NOTE: Press Help on the remote for hints on navigating
TDS TV system features, answers to frequently asked
questions and information about legal and privacy issues.
GUIDE on the remote accesses detailed information
MUSIC
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The Music feature provides a “virtual stereo” with numerous
music categories. The Music Guide provides an on-screen
list of available music channels by group. Access basic
program information about music selections with the
touch of a remote button.
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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.
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SETTINGS
Change your system Personal Identification Number (PIN),
manage Favorites, maintain Parental Controls, and adjust
System Settings all in one location. Alter and use the
Purchase and System PINs as necessary.
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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.
Turning on the System
• Press TV, and then PWR on the remote to turn on
the television.
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The TDS TV system begins loading and DTV appears.
Control volume and picture quality with the remote.
PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
TDS Telecom provides a 4-digit personal identification
number (PIN) for your system. Your PIN is used to rent
movies, and set parental controls for TV programs and movie
ratings. When required, an onscreen message requests
entering the PIN using the remote. As a security measure,
asterisks appear as numbers are entered. If the wrong PIN
is entered, a message prompts re-entry
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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. The selected option is highlighted.
2. Press SELECT on the remote.
An action occurs and the screen changes.
ON-SCREEN MENU AND FEATURE BUTTONS
Navigate TDS TV two ways: the on-screen Menu or the
remote Feature buttons. The Menu displays a list of main
features (DTV, Movies, Music, etc.) available on the system,
contains options for controlling how and if the system displays
certain information (Parental Controls, Favorites, System
Settings, Change PIN), and provides an account history.
Feature buttons (DTV, Movies, etc.) jump directly to a
particular service.
Using the Menu
1. Press MENU on the remote.
2. Use the arrow keys and SELECT to choose a Menu
option. The system jumps to the selected feature.
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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:
• System PIN––The System PIN allows you to set parental
controls, set your system display language and audio
language, and view your account history. TDS provided
the initial System PIN, but using the Settings menu you
can change your System PIN, or inactivate the need for
a System PIN.
Purchase PIN––The Purchase PIN allows you to purchase
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PPV movies, and other items purchased per use. Your
service provider provides the initial Purchase PIN, but
using the Settings menu you can change your Purchase
PIN, or inactivate the need for a Purchase PIN.
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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 g when finished.
(default PIN is – øøøø)
5. Click Save and Exit to complete the PIN modification
and return to the Menu. A confirmation message
appears; after a few seconds, the system returns to
the Menu.
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Enable/Disable Settings PIN
Select to enable or disable the Settings PIN; you will no
longer be prompted for your PIN while accessing System
Settings or making a purchase in the system.
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