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BROADBAND TV PHONE
USER GUIDE
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GETTING ST CONTENTS ARTED INTRODUCTION Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1 TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Set-top Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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GETTING ST CONTENTS ARTED DIGITAL TELEVISION (DTV) Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..20 Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..20 DTV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..21 Pay-per-View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Autotune/Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Parental Controls (DTV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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GETTING ST INTRODUCTION ARTED 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 sys- tem. Rent and view videos, watch television programs, and listen to music. Interacti
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GETTING ST INTRODUCTION ARTED SET-TOP BOX The set-top box (STB) receives signals from the remote to manage services on your account. For details on 2 connections to the set top box see Appendix B (page 32). 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: p
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INTRODUCTION 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. 3 SYSTEM FEATURES Access to entertainment options is simple: use the on- screen Menu to access system features such as Digital TV, Guide, Movies, Music, and Settings. BROADBAND TV PHONE
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INTRODUCTION 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 GUIDE on the remote accesses detailed information for the selected entertainment feature (DTV, Music, etc). The last channel viewed appears on a smaller screen (screen-in- screen) while navigati
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INTRODUCTION ACCOUNT The Account screen displays a detailed record of your movie rentals and costs. This information is for explanatory 5 purposes only; your bill from TDS Telecom will contain a complete list of charges. 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. BROADBAND TV PHONE
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GETTING STARTED 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 6 • Press TV, and then PWR on the remote to turn on the television. The TDS TV system begins loading and DTV appears. Control v
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GETTING STARTED 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 7 Navigate TDS TV two ways: the on-screen Menu or the remote Feature buttons.
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GETTING STARTED 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
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GETTING STARTED SYSTEM PIN Changing the System PIN 9 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. Enable/Disable Settings PIN Sele
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GETTING STARTED 1. Press MENU on the remote. 2. Select Settings, and then PIN Options. 3. Select to Enable or Disable the Settings PIN; press Y for Yes and N for No. 4. 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. PURCHASE PIN Changing the Purchase PIN Create and Modify the PIN for purchasing items in the system. 10 1. Press MENU on the remote. 2. Select Settings, and then select
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GETTING STARTED 1. Press MENU on the remote. 2. Select Settings, and then PIN Options. 3. Select to Enable or Disable the Purchase PIN; press Y for Yes and N for No. 4. 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. FAVORITES With access to hundreds of channels you can create, edit, and delete a list of your most frequently viewed and favorite chan- nels. Use the default favorites l
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GETTING STARTED Displaying Favorites Lists 1. Press MENU on the remote. The Main menu displays. 12 2. Select Settings, then Favorites. 3. Select New. Peruse the list of channels to either select or deselect each channel. The selected Favorites list appears at the top of the screen and the displayed channels are arranged according to the Favorites list in the Program Guide. 4. Select Save & Exit. Note: Pressing the GUIDE button will scroll through the names of your favorites lists. BROADBAND TV P
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GETTING STARTED Renaming Favorites 13 1. Press MENU on the remote. The Main menu displays. 2. Select Settings, and then Favorites. 3. Choose the list to rename by using the << or >> keys to select the Favorites list to edit. Peruse the list of channels to either select or deselect each channel. 4. Select the Rename button. The Rename dialog box appears, revealing the on-screen keyboard. 5. Use the on-screen keyboard to change the name (from 1 to 10 characters). 6. Select Done. The Rename dialog
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GETTING STARTED Deleting Favorites 1. Press MENU on the remote. The Main menu displays. 14 2. Select Settings, and then Favorites. 3. Choose Delete. The Confirm Deleting dialog box appears. 4. Select Yes. The Delete Favorites screen is updated and reflects the removed Favorite. 5. Select Exit. PARENTAL CONTROLS Setting Parental Controls Use Parental Controls to set maximum viewable ratings for movies and TV programs, as well as prevent unrated TV shows from displaying. A valid PIN is required to
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GETTING STARTED 1. Press MENU on the remote. 2. Select Settings, and then Parental Controls. The Enter PIN dialog box appears. 3. Enter your PIN 15 4. Select options for the following: • Enable Parental Controls-–Select Yes or No to activate Parental Control features throughout the system. • MPAA Ratings––Control viewing of programs below the selected MPAA ratings level (PG 13 etc.). • VCHIP Ratings––Control viewing of programs below the selected VCHIP rating level (TV-14 etc.). • Lock Unrated
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GETTING STARTED ACCOUNT HISTORY Viewing Account History 16 1. Press MENU on the remote. 2. Select Account. The Enter PIN dialog box appears. 3. Enter your System PIN. 4. The Account History screen appears. View transactions and account information. BROADBAND TV PHONE
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GETTING STARTED SYSTEM SETTINGS Program Information Overlay 17 Basic program information appears on-screen as channels are changed; to enable/disable this feature: 1. Press MENU on the remote. 2. Select Settings, and then System Settings. Enter the system PIN. 3. Use the remote arrow keys and SELECT and verify Yes or No to Show Information when Changing Channels. 4. Select Exit. Connecting Audio Verify the audio connection from the set-top box to the TV. The set-top box may be connected using ei
