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Page 1: ...615 773 9033 www tdstv com Broadband Digital TV Phone USER GUIDE TDSTV...

Page 2: ...tted to customer satisfaction So if you ever encounter issues or have questions about TDS TV please call 615 773 9033 A TDS representative will gladly provide the personal assistance you need and dese...

Page 3: ...ng 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...

Page 4: ...l 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...

Page 5: ...s 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...

Page 6: ...s 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 TD...

Page 7: ...r service provider to this port 4 HDMI Connect an HDTV HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface cable from the HDTV to the HDMI port HDMI supports both digital audio and video 5 PrPbY Connect the set...

Page 8: ...e To TV Connect to TV This is a chan nel 3 4 output You must set the channel on your TV to the correct channel either chan nel 3 or 4 Power Connect the DC output of the AC power adapter provided to de...

Page 9: ...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 remot...

Page 10: ...wer 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...

Page 11: ...ls 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...

Page 12: ...tes Channel Buttons Changes channels up or down _ JUMP Returns to the last channel viewed Number Buttons Enters a channel number text PIN or password MUTE Turns sound off on Volume Buttons Changes vol...

Page 13: ...e 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 functi...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...ric 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...

Page 16: ...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 No...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...h your brand of television To view a channel or change channels use one of the following methods Enter the channel number e g 04 or 812 and press ENTER using the numeric keypad on the remote Press CH...

Page 19: ...create additional TDS TV accounts each with their own set of controls For example you can create accounts for your children that have more restrictions These additional accounts are known as sub accou...

Page 20: ...s Press OK to to save each setting Movie Rating TV Rating Unlock Timeout Block Unrated Show Blocked Program Info Content Ratings S Sexual Situations D Suggestive Dialogue V Violence L Language F Fanta...

Page 21: ...o save changes Select Yes and press OK on the remote 7 Select Add and press the OK button to add a new user 8 Select the login field and press OK to bring up the onscreen keyboard Enter the new user n...

Page 22: ...the Main Menu and select Sign Out 17 At the sign in screen change the user by highlighting the user field and clicking OK Use the up and down arrow keys to change users Press OK when done 18 Enter th...

Page 23: ...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 click OK Pay Per View PPV PPV lists purchased...

Page 24: ...y also check a box to share the video on other set top boxes on your account 6 Press OK after you enter PIN Or select the on screen button marked Buy and press OK cancel is also an option When you ord...

Page 25: ...ss OK You will then be returned to the Guide 3 The program listing will show an icon next to the program name 4 If you chose Reminder A few minutes before your program comes on a box will appear on yo...

Page 26: ...and you ll be returned to the Guide Messages Messages may inform you of promotional offers upcoming pay per view events and service upgrades Whenever you receive a new mes sage from TDS an alert will...

Page 27: ...atures Not Currently Available to TDS TV customers Video provides access to Video On Demand rent als that you ve already purchased Pay Per Block Not Currently Available to TDS TV customers All day PPV...

Page 28: ...n are Share Rentals To share purchased PPV events programs with sub users other set top boxes check the box use OK to check uncheck Require Login To turn login on off check the box Enable Caller ID En...

Page 29: ...V 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 Caller ID Timeout Field Use left right arrows to select approp...

Page 30: ...TV format to enable the most optimal image for your display select the appropriate option for your TV to preserve the complete image Options include 4 3 Crops the left and right sides of the image and...

Page 31: ...Use the default favorites lists All or Subscribed or create your own up to 5 unique lists Set Up Favorites Lists 1 Press MENU on the remote The Main menu displays 2 Select Favorites press OK 3 Select...

Page 32: ...Pressing the GUIDE button will toggle through the names of your favorites lists Next to the heart in the information bar the name of the current favorites list is displayed If a channel is selected b...

Page 33: ...e list click on DONE 5 Browse the list of channels to either select or deselect each channel 6 Select Update and click OK to complete the changes and exit Deleting Favorites 1 Press MENU on the remote...

Page 34: ...rch 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 spell search term word and select Done 4 Click on SEARCH GUIDE...

Page 35: ...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 User Tab 5 Select Edit and pres...

Page 36: ...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 User Tab 5 Select...

Page 37: ...34 the PIN modification and return to the Menu A confirmation message will appear After a few seconds the system returns to the Menu...

Page 38: ...ce to the set top box for 30 seconds Then plug it back in and wait about 5 minutes for the set top box to reboot Note Allow 10 15 minutes for a DVR set top box to reboot Some Channels Appear to be Mis...

Page 39: ...g the power source to the set top box for 30 seconds Then plug it back in and wait about 5 minutes for the set top box to reboot Poor Sound Quality Verify that the audio cables are connected properly...

Page 40: ...x If it works on a different TV you should go back to the first set top box and cycle the power by unplugging the power cable on the back of the set top box Wait 30 seconds and plug it back in DVR Eve...

Page 41: ...ay be interrupted for Emergency Alert System EAS updates when watching regular TV channels PPV or Guide mode The system will automatically change to the EAS alert channel when an EAS event occurs The...

Page 42: ...listed below to program your remote control to work with the additional devices TV DVD Combo Codes Brand TV DVD Apex 1163 2095 Broksonic 1114 2053 RCA 1115 1162 2063 2099 Sansui 1122 2071 Sylvania 115...

Page 43: ...VD VCR Combo Codes Brand DVD VCR Broksonic 2072 3082 Daewoo 2062 3076 Emerson 2073 3083 Go Video 2046 2127 2129 3066 3110 3109 Hitachi 2126 3117 JVC 2047 2097 3067 3118 Panasonic 2066 3078 Philips 205...

Page 44: ...udiovox 1036 Belcor 1004 Bell Howell 1001 1045 Benq 1042 Bradford 1036 Broksonic 1114 1121 Brokwood 1004 Candle 1004 1007 1100 Celebrity 1002 Citizen 1004 1007 1015 1036 1073 1097 1100 Colortyme 1004...

Page 45: ...04 Fisher 1043 1045 1047 1103 Fujitsu 1044 1029 Funai 1036 1044 Futuretec 1036 Gateway 1038 GE 1000 1003 1004 1008 1021 1048 1049 1063 1068 1094 1144 1164 Gibralter 1160 Goldstar 1004 1005 1011 1018 1...

Page 46: ...36 1097 1101 LG 1005 Loewe 1053 Logik 1001 Luxman 1004 LXI 1000 1004 1045 1053 1058 1068 1075 Magnavox 1004 1007 1018 1053 1056 1057 1059 1060 1083 1110 1147 Majestic 1001 Marantz 1004 1051 1053 Megat...

Page 47: ...1053 1056 1057 1059 Philips 1003 1004 1007 1011 1017 1018 1053 1056 1057 1059 1060 1063 1110 1126 1129 1148 1155 Pilot 1097 Pioneer 1004 1085 1102 Portland 1004 1005 1015 1097 Price Club 1073 Prima 11...

Page 48: ...004 Scott 1004 1011 1033 1036 1044 Sears 1000 1004 1012 1018 1044 1045 1047 1055 1058 1068 1075 1076 1103 1105 Sharp 1004 1009 1011 1025 1064 1077 1078 1097 1099 1153 1157 Shogun 1004 Signature 1001 S...

Page 49: ...era 1004 1011 TMK 1004 Toshiba 1006 1045 1058 1073 1075 1079 1093 1116 1154 1158 1159 Totevision 1097 Universal 1048 1063 Victor 1055 Vidtech 1004 1005 Viking 1100 Wards 1000 1001 1004 1005 1018 1031...

Page 50: ...029 Gateway 1038 Pioneer 1035 Viewsonic 1038 1149 Projection TV Codes Hitachi 1030 1132 1133 1134 JVC 1130 1131 Panasonic 1140 Toshiba 1127 DVD Group DVD Aiwa 2026 2131 Apex 2001 2056 2057 2061 2095 2...

Page 51: ...2066 2075 2076 2104 2105 2106 2111 Philips 2018 2032 2033 2045 2051 2091 2109 Pioneer 2008 2021 Polaroid 2007 Proscan 2010 2118 2144 Qwestar 2009 RCA 2010 2048 2063 2077 2099 2107 2118 RCA 2055 Porta...

Page 52: ...6002 Citizen 6026 Denon 6014 Fisher 6002 GE 6028 Goldstar 6016 6021 Harman Kardon 6013 Hitachi 6034 JVC 6018 6024 Kenwood 6015 6022 Maganvox 6035 Marantz 6000 Nakamichi 6012 NEC 6033 Onkyo 6005 6006...

Page 53: ...7 Sony 5017 5023 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 Technics 5016 5019 5020 Wards 5000 5021 Yamaha 5003 5014 5015 5021 VCR Codes Admiral 3001 Adventura 3021 Aiwa 3021 Akai 3003 3055 3058 Audio Dynamics 300...

Page 54: ...0 Lloyd s 3021 Magnavox 3036 3037 3051 3061 Marantz 3005 3006 3007 3014 3036 Memorex 3001 3004 3007 3021 3051 MGA 3023 3038 Minolta 3052 Mitsubishi 3023 3038 3039 3060 3108 Montgomery Ward 3001 Motoro...

Page 55: ...080 3100 Shintom 3048 3058 Signature 3001 Singer 3064 Sony 3048 3049 3058 3085 3104 STS 3052 Sylvania 3021 3036 3037 3038 3061 3088 3095 3105 Symphonic 3002 3021 Tandy 3007 Tatung 3055 Teac 3021 3042...

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