TV Guide On Screen PHONEBROADBAND TV User's Manual
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1. a warning box is presented that states Selected Program already showing Continue Options are YES or NO Selecting YES allows you to continue renting movie 3 The rental screen displays and contains description of movie rating actors runtime and cost to rent 4 Enter your PIN to rent the move or press CANCEL on this screen e CANCEL on screen takes you back to DTV channel Entering PIN adds an icon on the rental screen that says ACCEPT CHARGES e CANCEL Button is also present Accepting charges rents the movie Cancel returns you to DTV 23 AUTOTUNE REMINDERS Setting Autotune Reminders 1 Press DTV on the remote and then press GUIDE to access the DTV Guide e Use the navigational arrow keys to browse programs The Guide advances in 30 minute increments displaying future programming a highlight appears around a selected channel e Use fast forward or rewind gt gt or lt lt to display program listings for the next day e Use CH to preview channels in the upper right corner from the DTV Guide 2 Highlight a future program and SELECT 3 The Autotune Reminder page appears Select either an Autotune or a Reminder event Select the preferred event time by using the buttons to select a time period from 1 to 99 minutes 4 Select Save amp Exit to return to the DTV Guide 24 Confirming a Reminder When watching DTV an Autotune reminder changes the station for you e Click2. Blue System Movies Promos Search Red Sports Light Green News Light Blue Children s Purple Movies Searching the Guide 1 Press DTV on remote then press GUIDE 21 2 Using the arrow keys on remote scroll up to the SEARCH line item looks like a channel in the guide 3 Press SELECT The on screen keyboard displays 4 Use the navigational arrow keys to navigate letters and numbers to spell search term word 5 Press DONE The Search feature queries both titles and descriptions of the item Viewing Program Information 1 Press MENU on the remote and then press GUIDE to access the DTV Guide e Use the navigational arrow keys to browse programs The Guide advances in 30 minute increments display ing future programming a highlight appears around a selected channel e Use fast forward or rewind gt gt or lt lt to display program listings for the next day e Use CH to preview channels in the upper right corner from the DTV Guide 2 Highlight a program 3 Press SELECT to change to the channel or press INFO to display program information Press INFO again to clear information and return to the guide 4 Use the arrow keys and SELECT to browse other channels in the Guide 22 PAY PER VIEW Renting a PPV Movie 1 Press DTV on the remote then press GUIDE Navigate using remote arrow keys to a PPV channel 2 Press SELECT on the remote If the movie is in progress
3. select or deselect each channel Select the Rename button The Rename dialog box appears revealing the on screen keyboard Use the on screen keyboard to change the name from 1 to 10 characters Select Done The Rename dialog box closes The Edit Favorites screen is updated and reflects the new name Select Exit GETTING STARTED Save amp Exit ch TVGD New Ch LOCAL Delete WMTV Rename Ch QUe Subscribed Ch wkow 1 Press MENU on the remote The Main menu displays 2 Select Settings and then Favorites 14 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 alter Parental Controls TDS TV uses TV Parental Guidelines and MPAA ratings for movies These ratings give parents more information about content and age appropriateness of TV shows NOTE Not all TV programs and movies are rated To prevent unrated programs from being accessed set Parental Controls accordingly FR A GETTING STARTED mation when changing Yes Enable AC 2 S PDIF output Language preference English English 11 14218 169 Composite RF S Video 1 Press MENU on the re
4. watching a program CHANNEL SELECTION VIEWING TDS TV NOTE If the remote does not function properly ensure it is accurately programmed for compatibility with your brand of television 1 Press MENU on the remote 2 Select TV from the Menu The first channel in the lineup appears 3 To view a channel or change channels e Enter the channel number e g 04 or 812 and press ENTER using the numeric keypad on the remote e Press CH e Press GUIDE and use the navigation arrows and SELECT on the DTV Guide e Use the up down navigational arrows and SELECT to browse listings e Press LAST to return to previous channel 20 Program information channel network title duration air time and description appears briefly as channels change This information appears depending on system settings DTV GUIDE TDS TV Guide provides the most up to date program infor mation in an easy to use and intuitive format Use visual cues on the Guide to view browse and search program list ings as well as purchase pay per view programs Color Coding NOTE Pressing GUIDE on remote is the only way to access the guide The Guide contains a color coded system to differentiate at first glance the type of programs available Colors include Table 1 Color Coding Color Meaning Light Green Blue Normal Programming Dark Green No Information Available Dark Gray Unsubscribed Dark
5. BROADBAND USER GUIDE INTRODUCTION Welcome 1 Technical Support 1 Equipment ovio i ka be ned eee a ees 1 A A see a aati ee ae 1 DELLOD BOM canoa oie poe We AEs oR 2 Remote Control 0 0 0 as 2 System Features aaa 3 Digital Television DTV Guide 4 Moka as a cysts Sou certs hoa el aaa ata a Sat 4 ACCOUNT TTT 5 SINGS 66 cei i oud red o aes Ps 5 GETTING STARTED Service Basics o ooo 6 Quick Start gt aasin En a a ass a 6 Personal Identification Number 00 6 Remote Control uc oie yy ase i OE ora Saas 7 On screen Menu and Feature Buttons 7 SETTINYS c g ee ais hess wea ee ae Fos ee ES 8 UNS r a baits pe ates apap nee ae 8 System PN tiria a ite eerie Rigo ees eet ape 9 Purchase PIN Ls 10 EAaVOrMteS ais Dios id Paes wae hak S Bass dins 11 Parental Controls ici 14 Account History LL 16 System Settings LL Lakis 17 DIGITAL TELEVISION DTV OVERVIEW Lt Lai a tetea tered dtan e dusa kaha Channel Selection o o o oooooo DTV Guide ces a a dies e a a tages Pay PEEVIEW cutis edie eee A Autotune Reminders 0 000 e eee eee eee Parental Controls DTV o o o Emergency Alert System EAS MUSIC OVerVIeW at SS he a DR EO aD a Audio Channels 00000 eee eee eee APPENDIX A THE REMOTE Remote Control Features A
6. OK to accept e Click DISMISS to ignore PARENTAL CONTROLS DTV Parental Control ratings determine accessible DTV pro grams The TDS TV system blocks restricted programs from being viewed and or displayed in the DTV Guide accord ing to preset parental control settings Parental Guidelines for television programs contain two parts an age based rating indicating the age group for which a particular program is designed and a content based rating indicating program material Some key letters and definitions found in TV ratings include e V Violence e S Sexual Conditions e L Coarse or crude indecent language e D Suggestive dialog e FV Fantasy violence 25 Table 2 TV Ratings and Meaning Rating Meaning TV Y All Children TV Y7 Directed to Older Children TV G General Audience TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV MA Mature Audience Only Overriding Parental Controls When a restricted program is accessed a Parental Control Override screen appears The override feature allows a valid PIN to temporarily extend the parental control rating An override applies only to the current show and continues for the duration of the television program EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM EAS Your set top box may be interrupted for Emergency Alert System EAS updates when the system is in DTV PPV or Guide mode The system will automatically change to the EAS aler
7. PPENDIX B THE SET TOP BOX Overview LL as Front Panel Back Panel L Zi k i mi o 4 L ree ee INTRODUCTION 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 Interactive on demand and at home TDS TV delivers TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you experience difficulties with the system and need technical support please contact TDS Telecom Service at 615 75 TDSTV 615 758 3788 EQUIPMENT This interactive system is transmitted through a set top box and displays on your TV set Access system services using the remote control provided during installation TV The system is accessed through your television Volume control and input selection are adjusted with the remote INTRODUCTION SET TOP BOX The set top box STB receives signals from the remote to manage services on your account For details on 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 e Dev
8. d PINs SELECT ENTER Confirm selection System controls VOL Control volume CH Change channels LAST Return to last channel viewed INPUT Change input mode for TV Direct Access buttons GUIDE Display detailed program feature listings EXIT Return to previous screen INFO Display basic details for select ed program MENU Display system Menu access system features Navigation arrows Move the on screen highlight up down left and right Use SELECT to confirm selection Forward and backward day arrows are active when browsing for available movies 30 APPENDIX B THE SET TOP BOX OVERVIEW The following provides details about the set top box and is for informational purposes only Do not change or alter any of the equipment installed by TDS Telecom FRONT PANEL Below is a representation of the front panel of the set top box 31 Table 4 Front Panel of the Set top Box Component Function Infrared IR Translates infrared signals from Receiver the remote Indicator LEDs Light emitting diodes LED lights when unit power is on dark when unit use unplugged or in power stand by mode APPENDIX B THE SET TOP BOX BACK PANEL Table 5 Back Panel of the Set top Box 4 Component Function 1 Power connector Attaches AC cord to power unit It is important the set top box and the TV a
9. e To restore optimum video performance return to the System Settings screen and select the proper video setting setting should match video output cable choice 33 TV 615 75 TDSTV tv tdstelecom com 25841 8 05 1789
10. ice Controls PWR e Numeric Keypad e System Controls volume and channel e Navigation Keys up down left right and SELECT e Movie Controls play stop pause fast forward and rewind INTRODUCTION See Remote Control Features on page 29 for additional information on remote functionality Refer to the remotes user guide for information on adjusting television settings SYSTEM FEATURES DIV PIN Options Music Favorites Account Parental Controls Settings System Settings Access to entertainment options is simple use the on screen Menu to access system features such as Digital TV Guide Movies Music and Settings 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 navigating the Guide Access to the various Guides is optional contact TDS Telecom to subscribe NOTE Press Help on the remote for hints on navigating TDS TV system features answers to frequently asked questions and information about legal and privacy issues 4 MUSIC Today s Country Classic Co
11. mote 2 Select Settings and then Parental Controls The Enter PIN dialog box appears 3 Enter your PIN 15 4 Select options for the following e Enable Parental Controls Select Yes or No to activate Parental Control features throughout the system e MPAA Ratings Control viewing of programs below the selected MPAA ratings level PG 13 etc e VCHIP Ratings Control viewing of programs below the selected VCHIP rating level TV 14 etc e Lock Unrated Shows Select Yes or No to restrict viewing of shows that are not assigned a rating e Show Titles Select Yes or No to Display titles exceeding parental control levels e Hide Channels Select Yes or No to remove channels from the system 5 Enter preferences using the remote keys and SELECT 6 Select Exit NOTE See Overriding Parental Controls on page 26 for additional information FR A GETTING STARTED ACCOUNT HISTORY Charges for last 30 days Viewing Account History 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 16 GETTING STARTED SYSTEM SETTINGS Program Information Overlay 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 sy
12. o 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 Select to enable or disable the Settings PIN you will no longer be prompted for your PIN while accessing System Settings or making a purchase in the system FA D 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 PIN Options 3 Select Edit to change the Purchase PIN 4 Enter numbers using the remote press gt when finished default PIN is 8689 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 Purchase PIN Select to enable or disable the Purchase PIN you will no longer be prompted for your PIN when making a purchase in the system FA GETTING STARTED 1 Press MENU on the remote 2 Select Settings and then PIN Options 3 Select to Enable o
13. or RF or coax 5 Select Exit 18 GETTING STARTED TV Display Format You can set your TV format to enable the most optimal image for your display select the appropriate option for your TV to preserve the complete image Select 16 9 for 16 9 format televisions select 4 3 or 4 30 letter box for 4 3 televisions Options include e 4 3 Crops the left and right sides of the image and dis plays a 4 3 image e 4 3 Letter box Shrinks the image vertically to preserve its aspect ratio on a 4 3 display and puts black bars at the top and bottom of the image e 16 9 The image is not manipulated so it displays in the original format 1 Press MENU on the remote The Main menu displays 2 Select System Settings and then next to the Video Aspect Ratio option select the arrows to choose your display format 4 3 4 3 Letter box or 16 9 3 Select Save amp Exit Overview 19 DIGITAL TELEVISION DTV OVERVIEW Digital Television DTV from TDS Telecom allows you to access local and premium television channels The DTV Guide provides the ability to access and search program listings Use the remote to navigate DTV channels and guide Pressing GUIDE on the remote is the only way to access the guide Access a week of programming information with the DTV Guide The Guide provides on screen information for all subscriber channels and programs The picture in guide function allows you to scan the Guide while
14. r 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 lists All or Subscribed or create your own up to 5 unique lists 1234567890 ADCDEFGHI KLMNOPQRST UVWx 11 GETTING STARTED Displaying Favorites Lists DIV PIN Options Musi Favorites Account Parental Controls Settings L System Settings 1 Press MENU on the remote The Main menu displays 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 amp Exit Note Pressing the GUIDE button will scroll through the names of your favorites lists 12 GETTING STARTED Mrirasoznso ABCDEFGHI4I KLMNOPQAST UVWXYZ Space Back Done Cancel 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 lt lt or gt gt keys to select the Favorites list to edit Peruse the list of channels to either
15. re plugged into the same electrical circuit same wall plate or surge pro tector outlet strip 32 2 Ethernet RJ 45 Ethernet Connects the Network Interface Card NIC in the unit to an RJ 45 terminated CAT5 cable 3 USB Connector Not Used 4 SP DIF Digital Black RCA jack Digital audio Output output line feed S PDIF 5 AV Output Mini DIN Connects the set top box to TV monitor via a special cable provided Cable includes S video and audio visual connections Table continues on page 33 APPENDIX B THE SET TOP BOX 6 OUT to TV RF This connection reguires a coaxial cable terminated with F connectors If the TV is con nected with a coaxial cable make sure it is set to channel 3 Note Only one of the video outputs Out to TV Composite video or S video should be cabled to TV If multiple outputs are cabled to TV video degra dation may be observed 7 TV Ant In RF Allows RF modulated UHF or VHF video signals from an antenna input cable box or VCR to pass through the set top box to the TV monitor Reverting Video Settings If the set top box is connected with any system video cable and an inconsistent option button is selected on the Settings screen the video image may appear distorted To revert back to previous video settings on the remote the default is no option selected press the Promos button four times then the DTV button onc
16. ressing the INFO button on the remote 28 APPENDIX A THE REMOTE REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES The TDS TV universal remote control sends infrared signals to the TV and set top box The remote control uses navigation keys left right up and down arrows to move highlights on screen selections are confirmed by pressing SELECT or ENTER Device Controls Select system mode turn system on off Numeric Keypad Enter channel or PIN System Controls Control volume change channel switch to last channel viewed and change video source for TV Direct Access Buttons Confirm on screen selection Display detailed program listings for a system feature Display system Menu access system features Return to previous feature Provide details for current program or selection Navigation Arrows Move on screen highlight up down left and right Movie Controls Play stop pause fast forward and rewind movies Feature Buttons Jump directly to main features DTV Movies Music Media Promos and Help APPENDIX A THE REMOTE Common uses for remote keys are noted in the step by step procedures throughout this guide The following table details functions of various keys Table 3 Remote Control Features Key Function SETUP Use for all programming sequences Device controls PWR Control system mode turns other services on off Numeric keypad 0 9 Enter specific channel numbers an
17. sing the Menu 1 Press MENU on the remote 2 Use the arrow keys and SELECT to choose a Menu option The system jumps to the selected feature 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 e 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 can change your System PIN or inactivate the need for a System PIN e Purchase PIN The Purchase PIN allows you to purchase PPV movies and other items purchased per use Your service provider provides the initial Purchase PIN but using the Settings menu you can change your Purchase PIN or inactivate the need for a Purchase PIN GETTING STARTED SYSTEM PIN Change PIN Settings Save KExit Settings PIN Purchase PIN Disable Settings PIN Disable Purchase PIN Changing the System PIN 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 gt when finished default PIN is 8689 5 Click Save and Exit t
18. stem 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 either analog or digital audio The STB default setting is analog audio 17 GETTING STARTED 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 to change the output setting of your cabling if necessary and verify Yes or No to Enable AC 3 S PDIF output 4 Select Exit Optimize Video Select to optimize video output based on the video cable setup Not all set top boxes contain this option 1 Press MENU on the remote 2 Select Settings and then System Settings 3 Enter the system PIN If the set top box is connected with any system video cable and an inconsistent option button is selected on the Settings screen the video image may appear distorted To revert back to previous video settings the default is no option selected press Promos four times then DTV once To restore optimum video performance return to the System Settings screen and select the proper video setting setting should match video output cable choice 4 Use the remote arrow keys and SELECT to verify and optimize the appropriate video output used Choose from Composite SVideo or Modulat
19. t channel when an EAS event occurs The DTV guide is disabled during an EAS event EAS events do not effect viewing of VOD Music and Web surfing 26 OVERVIEW The Music feature provides a virtual stereo with numerous music categories Access a comprehensive Music Guide or basic program information for individual music selections with the touch of a remote button Select a channel to listen Today s Country Classic Country Bluegrass RAN and Hip Hop 2 7 Classic RAD AUDIO CHANNELS The Music Guide provides a list of the available audio music channels The Music Guide highlights and plays the most recently accessed music channel Access Music Guide 1 Press MENU on the remote 2 Select MUSIC from the Menu or press the Music button on the remote The last audio channel begins playing Channel information displays 3 Press GUIDE to list available music channels 4 Use remote arrow keys and SELECT to browse music FR A Changing Audio Channels Change audio channels with one of the following e Press CH e Use Music Guide and navigation keys e Use the numeric keypad to type audio channel and ENTER e Press LAST to return to the previous audio channel Viewing Audio information TDS TV displays basic program information for an individual audio selection as channels are changed The system also dis plays title track and artist information and can be accessed by p
20. the System e Press TV and then PWR on the remote to turn on the television The TDS TV system begins loading and DTV appears Control volume and picture quality with the remote PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER TDS Telecom provides a 4 digit personal identification number PIN for your system Your PIN is used to rent movies and set parental controls for TV programs and movie ratings When required an onscreen message requests entering the PIN using the remote As a security measure asterisks appear as numbers are entered If the wrong PIN is entered a message prompts re entry 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 Navigate TDS TV two ways the on screen Menu or the remote Feature buttons The Menu displays a list of main features DTV Movies Music etc available on the system contains options for controlling how and if the system displays certain information Parental Controls Favorites System Settings Change PIN and provides an account history Feature buttons DTV Movies etc jump directly to a particular service U
21. untry Bluegrass REA and Hip Hop Classic RAD The Music feature provides a virtual stereo with numerous music categories The Music Guide provides an on screen list of available music channels by group Access basic program information about music selections with the touch of a remote button FR A INTRODUCTION ACCOUNT Charges for last 30 days 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 system settings Show information when changing 1 ver Ma channels Enable AC I S PDIF output ver Language preference English Audio language English preference Aspect ratio 41 43 Optimize video output p y Composite WF or 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 FR A GETTING STARTED SERVICE BASICS The following items are needed to use your TDS TV system e Equipment TV set top box remote channel line up guide e 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
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