Page 2 - Welcome To TDS T V; We’re committed to You.
Welcome To TDS T V ® ! We’re happy to have you as a customer. Now you can enjoy hundreds of the best television and audio channels, all broadcast in 100% digital format. That means better picture and sound quality for your viewing and listening enjoyment. We’re committed to You. TDS is committed to ...
Page 3 - Table oF conTenTS
Table oF conTenTS Introduction ....................................................... 1 How It Works Set-Top Box ..................................................... 2 Remote Control .............................................. 5 System Features ............................................ 10 On...
Page 4 - InTRoDUcTIon
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 ...
Page 5 - 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 ...
Page 7 - Connect an HDTV HDMI; PrPbY
1 To Wall Connect the set-top box device to in-house coax wiring, if applicable. This signal is used to receive an Ethernet-over-coaxial 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...
Page 8 - RemoTe conTRol
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 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 di...
Page 9 - Programming Your Universal Remote
6 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 wan...
Page 14 - USInG TDS TV; TURnInG THe SYSTem on
11 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...
Page 16 - Movie
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 differentiate the type of programs available. Colors include: Description box channel Movie Purple Green (Non-PPV) Red (PPV) Regular Blue G...
Page 18 - SelecTInG cHannelS; If the remote does not function
15 1. Press GUIDE and use one of the following methods to view/select a music channel: • Press CH +/-. • Use the numeric keypad to type audio channel number. SelecTInG cHannelS noTe: If the remote does not function properly, ensure it is accurately programmed for compatibility with your brand of tel...
Page 19 - SeTTInG PaRenTal conTRolS; Setting Parental controls for the main account; Press MENU on the remote control.
16 SeTTInG PaRenTal conTRolS TDS TV includes advanced parental control features that enable you to restrict the types of programming that can be viewed. These controls can be set for your entire account or you can create additional TDS TV accounts, each with their own set of controls. For example, y...
Page 20 - Setting Up Sub accounts
5. Select the Parental Controls checkbox and press OK to enable parental controls. 6. Select Edit next to Parental Controls. It will prompt you to save changes. Select Yes and press OK on the remote. 7. Click each category and use the arrows to scroll through options. Press OK to to save each settin...
Page 23 - acceSSInG VaUlT; To access stored information:; To rent a PPV movie/event; Press GUIDE on the remote.
20 acceSSInG VaUlT The Vault stores purchased programming, a list of your scheduled reminders and auto-tune events, messages from TDS, and a Caller ID log. To access stored information: 1. Press MENU on the remote. 2. Highlight Vault and click OK. 3. Highlight the category you wish to access and cli...
Page 24 - caller ID
21 to watch. 3. Press OK on the remote. 4. A box will appear that asks “What would you like to do”. If you are within the allotted start window (the first 10 minutes) you can select Buy PPV. If you are late for the start of the show, you can select Buy Next PPV. 5. After you select Buy PPV, a pop-up...
Page 26 - To read the message:
23 to tune in or cancel. You can choose either option or just wait. The pop-up will go away and the system will tune you to the correct channel. canceling a Reminder 1. Select the program to cancel by highlighting it. Then press OK. 2. Arrow up or down to Cancel Reminder. Then press OK and you’ll be...
Page 27 - Video Features
To ignore the alert: 1. Press Exit to ignore the alert and view the message. 2. Highlight Delete and press OK to remove the entry, or Cancel if you want to keep it. Video Features (Not Currently Available to TDS TV customers.) Video provides access to Video-On-Demand rent-als that you’ve already pur...
Page 28 - cHanGInG SeTTInGS; The options on the Settings screen are:; Share Rentals; Enable or disable the Caller ID pop up.; channel blocking
25 cHanGInG SeTTInGS Control your TDS TV video service. Here you can change how alerts appear on your screen, create parental controls, and block channels. The options on the Settings screen are: Share Rentals To share purchased PPV events/programs with sub users (other set-top boxes), check the box...
Page 29 - Allows you to set the reminder time.; caller ID Timeout Field; You are not allowed to change this setting.; Hardware Settings
26 Continue this process until you have selected all channels that you want blocked. Click UPDATE. On Preferences tab, click SUBMIT to finalize changes. PPV action Field Set a reminder when PPV is ready. Options are: none, reminder, and auto-tune. Program alarm Allows you to set the reminder time. c...
Page 31 - captioning on the screen.; cc channel/Service number; –Please; FaVoRITeS; Set Up Favorites lists; Press MENU on the remote.
28 captioning on the screen. • cc channel/Service number –Please leave as set up. FaVoRITeS Create, edit, and delete a list of your most frequently viewed and favorite channels. Use the default favorites lists (All or Subscribed) or create your own (up to 5 unique lists.) Set Up Favorites lists 1. P...
Page 32 - edit Your Favorites
29 name click DONE. 5. Browse the list of channels to either select or deselect each channel. 6. Press OK on the remote to add the highlighted channel to your Favorites list. A “heart” symbol appears next the selected channel when it has been added to your Favorites list. 7. Select Update and press ...
Page 33 - Deleting Favorites
30 4. If you are changing the list name, you must click OK while highlighted box is in the name, then the on-screen keypad appears to rename the list. When you have complet-ed renaming the list, click on DONE. 5. Browse the list of channels to either select or deselect each channel. 6. Select Update...
Page 34 - SeaRcHInG THe GUIDe; Press SEARCH and OK on the remote.
31 SeaRcHInG THe GUIDe Search allows you to enter the name (or partial name) of a program you are looking for. 1. Press SEARCH and OK on the remote. 2. The Search screen will display, press OK on the remote and the on-screen keypad displays. 3. Use the arrow keys to navigate letters and numbers to s...
Page 35 - SYSTem PaSSWoRD & PIn; cHanGInG SYSTem PaSSWoRD
32 SYSTem PaSSWoRD & PIn cHanGInG SYSTem PaSSWoRD Create and modify your Password for System Settings. 1. Press MENU on the remote. 2. Select Settings, press OK, enter your Password and press OK. 3. Use right arrow key to go to users tab and press OK. 4. Default selection is Main Account on the ...
Page 36 - cHanGInG oR DISablInG THe PIn
33 8. Enter your PIN. 9. Select Submit and press OK to complete the Password modification and return to the Menu. A confirmation message appears; after a few seconds, the system returns to the Menu. cHanGInG oR DISablInG THe PIn Change or disable the PIN for purchases. 1. Press MENU on the remote. 2...
Page 38 - TRoUbleSHooTInG GUIDe; No Picture
35 TRoUbleSHooTInG GUIDe No Picture (e.g., snowy or black screen) • Turn the TV off and back on.• Verify the input is correct on your TV. If you are using coaxial cable, make sure your TV is tuned to channel 3. • Verify all cables are securely connected to the back of the set-top box and the televis...
Page 43 - TV GRoUP
40 TV/DVD/VcR combo coDeS brand TV DVD VcR Panasonic 1123, 1152 2075, 2076 3087, 3086 RCA 1151 2077 3106 Sharp 1153 2086 3100 Sylvania 1027, 1124 2064, 2078 3105, 3088 Toshiba 1154, 1158 2093, 2094 3099, 3098 DVD/VcR combo coDeS brand DVD VcR Broksonic 2072 3082 Daewoo 2062 3076 Emerson 2073 3083 Go...
Page 52 - aUx GRoUP
49 Home THeaTeR In a box (HTIb) brand audio DVD Bose 4000 2130 JBL 4001 2043 JVC 4002 2035 Koss 4003 2060 Onkyo 4004 2024 Panasonic 4005 2104 Philips 4006 2036 Pioneer 4007 2016 aUx GRoUP amplifier codes Aiwa–6003, 6020 Carver–6002 Citizen–6026 Denon–6014 Fisher–6002 GE–6028 Goldstar–6016, 6021 Harm...
Page 53 - VcR coDeS
50 ReceIVeR/TUneR coDeS Aiwa–5000, 5001, 5002, 5004, 5005, 5006 Bose–5007 Carver–5000 Denon–5008 Harman Kardon–5000, 5009 JBL–5009 JVC–5010 Kenwood–5011, 5012, 5013 Linn–5000 Maganvox–5000 Marantz–5000 Onkyo–5018 Panasonic–5019, 5020 Philips–5000 Pioneer–5021, 5022 RCA–5024, 5025, 5026 Sansui–5000 S...
