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Questions?

 

Call 1-866-44-TDSTV or visit tdstv.com.

Check which programs are scheduled to record   

To check which shows are scheduled to record using the 

TDS Companion App

, simply follow  

the steps below.

1. Open the 

TDS Companion App

.

2.  Tap on the 

MENU

 button (top left).

3.   Tap 

SCHEDULED

.

4.  The list of scheduled recording displays

Summary of Contents for TDS TV

Page 1: ...May 2016 USER GUIDE 171951 4 16 9047...

Page 2: ...Locked Program Recording TV Programs 29 Record a Program Customize Recordings View a List of Recordings Resolve Recording Conflicts Restoring Overridden Recordings Cancelling Scheduled Recordings Watc...

Page 3: ...m Settings 54 Screen Aspect Resolution Closed Captioning System Sound Effects Changing Digital Audio Output Troubleshooting 56 High Defintion Streams Error Messages Power Cycling Your Gateway Power Cy...

Page 4: ...ndicates a recording is in progress 6 IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote control 7 Menu Push to easily access the main TDS TV menu 8 Arrow Keys Use to navigate on screen menus and...

Page 5: ...nal is standard definition but higher quality than other standard definition TV connections 7 Video Out Connects to composite input on your HDTV or SDTV Note Two video output connectors are provided T...

Page 6: ...ess point five lights excellent 0 lights no wireless connection red light lost signal 4 Link The LED indicates your network link status solid green set top box is connected to your network no light no...

Page 7: ...heater system DVD recorder or VCR 4 Audio Out L R Connects 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 Note Two video o...

Page 8: ...orange LED indicates a pairing is in prog ress a flashing green LED indicates wireless activity is detected 5 Link LED indicates status blinking green indicates traffic on the residential gateway con...

Page 9: ...bottom of the remote control Cisco Logo d Remote Control Access Video On Demand Store Numeric Keys Enters channel numbers text remote codes and parental control PIN Volume Control Viewing and Browsin...

Page 10: ...Device Buttons Viewing and Browsing Buttons Access On Demand Store Access TDS TV main menu and features Advance by day through the Guide Navigate through TDS TV menus with arrow buttons Displays last...

Page 11: ...e Welcome to TDS Broadband brochure that was supplied with the gateway For directions on power cycling the gateway refer to the Troubleshooting section of this user guide 1 Power Green light indicates...

Page 12: ...66 44 TDSV 448 3788 To turn TDS TV off 1 Press the POWER button on your remote control Your display goes black audio turns off and your set top box will go into standby mode 2 Turn off your TV Note Af...

Page 13: ...s the assigned number 1 4 based on the following list 1 VCR 2 Receiver Tuners 3 Amplifiers 4 Home Theatre System 7 Point the remote toward the device and repeatedly press PLAY don t hold it until the...

Page 14: ...operate Television Video DVD Audio Video VCR 4 Type in the brand of the device and model if known then click the Search button 5 The code associated with your device will be displayed Make note of the...

Page 15: ...ticular 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...

Page 16: ...a PIN Turn on off parental locking Changing Your PIN You can change your Parental Lock PIN at anytime Once you ve entered the Parental Locking Settings screen follow these instructions to change your...

Page 17: ...to require viewers to enter a PIN in order to watch specific channels 1 Use the RIGHT ARROW on your remote control to select the Change button next to the Channels category Press OK The Settings scree...

Page 18: ...the lock icons disappear 3 Select Save on the left side of the screen and press OK on your remote Or select Don t Save on the left side of the screen to exit without saving your changes 4 You will be...

Page 19: ...it s once again locked Display the General Settings screen and see the Parental locking category now has a lock icon To completely turn off parental locking and eliminate your PIN 1 Open the Parental...

Page 20: ...Browse Live TV Recorded TV On Demand TDS Applications and Settings Press OK to select an item To close the main menu press the EXIT or MENU buttons on your remote THE BROWSE PANEL The Browse Panel le...

Page 21: ...s on TV now and as well as in the future It also displays on demand programming and pay per view events that are available Here s how to access it 1 Press the GUIDE button on your remote The Program G...

Page 22: ...dditional Guides In addition to the primary guide you can select other guides for the GUIDE rotation This allows you to rotate through the guides by just pressing multiple times on the GUIDE button 1...

Page 23: ...nnels available in your TDS TV package or those in your favorite list if you re revising an existing list Using the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons as well as the OK button choose which channels you want in...

Page 24: ...ill be shown To return to All Channels in your programming follow steps 2 and 3 above selecting All Channels from the list when presented Hide or Show Channels Sometimes you may prefer not to have all...

Page 25: ...am Guide by selecting save Use Categories Your Program Guide can be broken down into channel types or genres This is often a more convenient way to find programming when you re in the mood to watch so...

Page 26: ...e programs air From Alternate Audio you can change a program s language when alternate languages are offered RECENT CHANNELS TDS TV gives you quick easy access to the last five channels you ve visited...

Page 27: ...gh the program in short segments up to the point at which the program is playing in real time Press 7 to continuously move backward through your program to the point at which the program was paused Pr...

Page 28: ...28 Questions Call 1 866 44 TDSTV or visit tdstv com 4 Then press OK on your remote Note Overriding parental locks does not apply to rental locks You must still enter a PIN to rent programming...

Page 29: ...her previously recorded program or you can tune to a different channel However you may encounter a problem if you are using more streams than are available When this happens an on screen message will...

Page 30: ...s OK on your remote to set the date for the recording 6 Use the number buttons to enter the time you want to start and stop recording Select AM or PM next to the start and stop time then press OK on y...

Page 31: ...r remote Select Series Info and press OK to get to the Series info screen 4 Select Change settings and press OK button to get to the Series settings screen 5 Make changes as outlined in Recording a Se...

Page 32: ...fo screen now shows the episodes scheduled to record 3 Use the ARROW or CH Page button on your remote to scroll through the list RESOLVE RECORDING CONFLICTS When a recording conflicts with one or more...

Page 33: ...y series episodes that do not conflict with previously scheduled recordings will be recorded Choose which shows to record manually select the series episodes you want record from the list by choosing...

Page 34: ...th three overlapping dots The second press cancels the recording all dots disappear Note If the series recording schedule on the first press conflicts with another scheduled recording a Recording conf...

Page 35: ...ginning Note If the recorded program is locked by parental locking the Lock screen appears Follow the prompts to unlock the program Resume play to continue watching a recorded program where you left o...

Page 36: ...deleted If you select a series and press OK on your remote all the episodes in the series will be listed and you can a Select a single episode and press OK on your remote The Program info screen appea...

Page 37: ...tically begins making space for new recordings by deleting things previously recorded The oldest recordings are deleted first unless you ve changed the Keep Until setting See the Record a Single Progr...

Page 38: ...onal preferences like show type etc 7 Once your preferences are set choose Set Recording 8 A message confirming your recording will appear Click EXIT 9 A red dot will appear next to the name of the pr...

Page 39: ...Android using the remote is easy Simply set up your device to connect to your TV receiver and you ll be ready to start using your TDS Companion app PAIR YOUR DEVICE TO YOUR SET TOP BOX 1 From your dev...

Page 40: ...es Swipe left or right To change the day Tap on TODAY and then swipe to the right to navigate to a specific time or date up to 14 days ahead To jump to a specific channel Tap on the CHANNEL LOGO hold...

Page 41: ...lter Channel Grid All channels Will display all channels available on TDS TV Subscribed channels Will display only the channels you have subscribed to Favorites Will display the channels in your favor...

Page 42: ...favorites 4 To filter the guide by your favorites tap on FILTER 5 Select FAVORITES under Channel Grid USE AS A REMOTE Use the TDS Companion App to control my receiver The TDS Companion App can be use...

Page 43: ...43 Questions Call 1 866 44 TDSTV or visit tdstv com...

Page 44: ...pp installed on your device Your TDS Companion App must be paired to the TV receivers Follow these easy steps for quick recording 1 Touch and hold the program name to bring up the recording options 2...

Page 45: ...ch programs are scheduled to record To check which shows are scheduled to record using the TDS Companion App simply follow the steps below 1 Open the TDS Companion App 2 Tap on the MENU button top lef...

Page 46: ...46 Questions Call 1 866 44 TDSTV or visit tdstv com...

Page 47: ...simply follow the steps below 1 Open the TDS Companion App 2 Tap on the MENU button top left 3 Tap RECORDINGS 4 Tap on the Show you would like to delete To delete the Episode only tap on the EPISODE...

Page 48: ...red directly from your TV for instant playing In most cases you are allowed to watch the movie as much as you want during a set period of time typically one two or three days You control on demand pro...

Page 49: ...m Rent displays for rentals select to purchase the video Preview select to see a trailer for the movie Y Save Adds program to saved videos When you choose Rent a screen appears listing the rental pric...

Page 50: ...r View Events appear as channels 91 and 92 in the Program Guide If there is more than one showing of a program each appears as a separate channel To rent an event 1 Press GUIDE on your remote to see t...

Page 51: ...s scheduled time WATCHING A PAY PER VIEW EVENT To watch an event you purchased tune to the event when it s supposed to begin Every event has a specific start and end time If you tune to the event befo...

Page 52: ...l PIN using the keypad on your remote Press OK on your remote Note Be sure to enter the PIN for your TDS Voice Mail account and NOT any PINs associated with TDS TV The PIN field only displays up to 8...

Page 53: ...your remote to navigate to the Settings Icon small gear in the bottom right corner of your screen then press the OK on your remote 4 Navigate to the appropriate city using the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons...

Page 54: ...aspect ratio and resolution 4 3 standard definition use for non HD TVs Widescreen standard definition use if you have a non HD widescreen TV 16 9 aspect ratio 720p high definition use if you have an...

Page 55: ...m the System sound effects screen select Play sound effects or Mute sound effects then press OK on your remote 6 Use the ARROW buttons to select Save then press OK on your remote Changing Digital Audi...

Page 56: ...s you want to watch in HD the other programs are delivered in SD If you try to record more simultaneous HD shows than you have HD streams TDS TV prompts you to choose which program s you want to reco...

Page 57: ...n power cycle your Connected Home DVR set top box followed by power cycling each individual set top box See Power Cycle Your Set Top Box for more information If problems persist contact TDS technical...

Page 58: ...graphical regions or areas There are two types of emergencies NATIONAL EMERGENCY In case of a national emergency your set top box es auto tune to a designated channel and remain there for the duration...

Page 59: ...the realty upon installation A Field Service Technician will assess wiring requirements at the time of in stallation and inform the customer prior to work being FCC Required Information performed Add...

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