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Questions?
Call 1-866-44-TDSTV or visit tdstv.com.
Pairing Instructions
The following instructions also appear on your TV screen when wireless pairing is required:
1. Confirm your Wireless Access Point (WAP) is powered on, connected to the Residential Gateway,
and green LEDs are flashing.
2. Press the
WPS
button on the front of your WAP. A small orange light will begin flashing.
3. Press the
OK
button on the front of your wireless set-top box.
The power light begins to flash and a message will appear on your TV screen saying
“Wireless Pairing in Progress.” When the pairing is successful, the power light will stop
flashing and the message on-screen will say “Successfully Connected!”
Repeat these steps on additional set-top boxes that need to be paired.
If Pairing is Unsuccessful
If pairing is unsuccessful, a red X or “Failed to Connect” message will appear on your TV screen.
When this happens, follow these instructions:
1. Reboot your wireless set-top box by turning it off, then back on.
2. Repeat the instructions listed above.
If the problem persists, the WAP may be too far away from that particular set-top box. To know for sure,
check the wireless signal strength indicator, which is located on the front of your wireless set-top box.
If it reads less than two bars (or is red), move the WAP to a closer location. That should improve signal
strength.
If that doesn’t solve the problem, reboot your WAP by turning it off and then back on. Then, try rebooting
your set-top box again. If you don’t have any luck, contact TDS TV technical support at 1-866-44-TDSTV.
SETTING UP PARENTAL LOCKS
Parental Locks allow you to control the type of programming (live or recorded) your family can watch.
You can restrict programming based on channel, content, and/or rating. At any time, parental locking
can be overridden by entering in a personal identification number (PIN).
Creating a PIN
Before you can lock programming or channels, or to override parental locking settings, you need to set
up a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Here’s how:
1. Press
MENU
button or the
LEFT ARROW
on your remote.
2. Use the
RIGHT ARROW
button to select Setting on the menu bar.
3. Select Parental Controls. (You’ll see “Parental locking” listed. If a lock is shown near the words, no PIN is
set up and parental locking is not in effect. If there is a lock image, that indicates a PIN is already set
and parental locking is in effect.)
