TDSTV®USER GUIDE150468/7-13/8213 August 2013
10CISCO Remote Control: Quick ReferenceDevice Control: Power on/off for devices programmed to work with remote124DVR, VOD, DVD, VCR Control: Control
11TDS Remote Control: Quick ReferenceDevice Control: Power on/off for devices programmed to work with remote135DVR, VOD, DVD, VCR Control: Control re
12Programming Your CISCO Remote ControlThe Universal Remote Control provided with your TDS TV set-top box can be programmed to operate other devices s
13Resetting the CISCO Remote to Factory Default Settings (Program Code 900)1. Press and hold the STB mode button on the remote.2. Without releasing th
14Seeing What Else Is On Without Changing ChannelsWhile watching full-screen TV, use the arrow buttons under BROWSE on your remote control to see what
15 2. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW button to step through the previous five channels you visited. If you’ve tuned to less than five channels,
16Using CategoriesWithin the Live TV submenu you’ll find the Categories option. Categories is an alternative guide view, which groups channels by genre
17Using the Program Info ScreenLearn more information about a selected program or perform various actions related to a program, such as renting or wat
18Controlling Live (Real-Time) TVWith TDS TV, you can control live TV programming: pause, rewind, and fast-forward. Here’s how: 1. Press the PAUSE bu
19Jump to HD If you are tuned to an SD channel and there is an HD channel available, a message appears along the bottom bar in yellow that states “Pre
ContentsIntroduction ...
20Here’s how to close a recording after it finishes playing: 1. Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to select Recorded TV on the Finished scr
21Record a Single Program Using the Program GuideUse the program guide to record a program that’s currently showing or to schedule a recording for a f
22 6. When you are finished customizing your settings, select Record and press the OK button on your remote control. To change how long the recor
23 7. When you are satisfied with your settings, select Record at the top of the screen. Then, press the OK button on your remote control to make
24 b) To change the type of shows that are recorded, use the arrow buttons to select the text under SHOW TYPE: •First run & rerun.
25 4. Press the OK or INFO button. Select Series Info and press OK. The Series info screen appears. 5. On the Series info screen, select Change se
26Resolving Recording ConflictsResolving Conflicts for a Single RecordingWhen an individual recording conflicts with one or more scheduled recordings, a
27Resolving Conflicts for a Series RecordingWhen episodes of a series conflict with previously scheduled recordings, a recording conflict screen enables
28 3. Select Resolve conflict with the ARROW buttons on your remote control, and press OK. You’ll see the Recording conflict screen listing the con
29 2. Select Resolve conflict. Then, press OK. A Scheduling conflict screen appears. 3. Select the previously overridden program. Then, press OK.
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30Viewing a List of All Scheduled RecordingsA list of the individual programs and series episodes which are scheduled to be recorded will appear on al
31 3. Use the ARROW buttons or the CHANNEL/PAGE button on your remote control to scroll through the list.Here’s how you can view a list of upcoming r
32Canceling a Single Recording from the Recorded TV ScreenYou can cancel an individual recording after selecting it in the Recorded TV screen.To cance
33Viewing a List of Recorded ProgramsHere’s how you can view a list of recorded programs: • Toviewalistoftheprogramsyouhaverecorded,press
34 2. Select the recorded show you want to watch, and then press the OK button. The Program info screen appears. 3. In the Program info screen: •
35DVR Free Space AppThe TDS TV DVR Free Space application is a quick and simple way to view the amount of recording space available on your Whole-Home
36To erase a program manually: 1. Press the RECORDED TV button on your remote control. The Recorded TV screen lists your available recordings by d
37 2. Enter the User Name/E-mail Address and Password associated with your TDS email login. Click Continue. Note: If you have problems logging in
38 2. Make appropriate selections in the drop-down menus. 3. Check the Record the series box. 4. Select Show Type. 5. Click Set Recording. 6. A
39Renting VideosYou can rent movies and other programs, such as a TV series, which are available as videos. Once you rent a video, you can watch it im
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40 If you have rented any videos, Current rentals is the first category in the My Videos screen. A list of currently rented videos and Recently
41To close a video after it ends, do this: Select one of the following using the arrow buttons on your remote control: • TowatchliveTV,pressExi
42 Note: If the program is locked by parental locking, you are prompted to enter your parental PIN before you can rent the program. For more i
43 Note: If the program is locked by parental locking, the Lock screen appears. To unlock the program, press OK, enter your PIN, select Unlock
44Personal MediaWith Personal Media, you can connect your home PC or a USB storage device to your TDS TV network. By doing this, you can stream your p
45 3. Click the Library button. Then, click Media Sharing. The Media Sharing dialog box appears. 4. Select the Share my media to check box. Clic
46 The Media Streaming options panel item appears. 5. Select Allowed from the drop-down menu for your Mediaroom device and then click OK. 6. Your
47 The left panel provides a set of menu categories:• Artist or Album: shows the grid browse view of the music library• Songs, Playlists or Genre
48 2. Select Personal Media. 3. Use the DOWN ARROW to select Photos 4. Use the RIGHT/LEFT arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight an ind
49Advanced Local Weather ApplicationTo set up your local weather, follow these steps: 1. Tune your Set Top Box to either channel 219 or 1219. You sh
5IntroductionAs a TDS TV customer, you’re at the forefront of the next generation of TV services. Powered by Microsoft® Mediaroom®, TDS TV delivers no
50 3. If there is a Severe Weather Alert for your local area, you will be presented with the following notification under the current tab: 4. Wh
51Using Parental Locking ControlsYou can prevent children from viewing live programs, recorded programs, and rented videos you do not want them to see
52 A picture of a lock is not shown, it means that no PIN is set and parental locking is not in effect. If a picture of a lock is shown, that
53Locking Adult ContentTo lock or unlock adult content: 1. Open the Parental locking Settings screen and enter your PIN as described in Getting Read
54 then press the OK button. The Lock channels Settings screen appears, showing a list of all channels (both locked and unlocked channels). •
55 want to use—for example, Movie Ratings (MPAA) or US TV Parental Guidelines (VCHIP-style). Press OK. Note: Turning parental locking on or off
56Changing Your PINTo change your PIN at anytime, do this: 1. Open the Parental Locking Settings screen as described in Getting Ready to Use Parental
57To completely turn off parental locking and eliminate your PIN here’s what you do: 1. Open the Parental Locking Settings screen. 2. Use the ARROW
58 •Ifyouunlockedoneprogram,tunetotheprogramtoverifythatitisnowlocked. •Ifyouturnedoffparentallockingfor4hours,display
59 •Toremainonthelockedprogramscreenwithoutunlockingtheprogram,selectDon’tunlock.You can then tune to another channel.If you press P
6 1. To Wall (Video In) – Connects the set-top to in-house coaxial wiring, if applicable. (optional) 2. To TV (Video Out) – Connects to TV. You must
60To search by using advanced search features, do this: 1. Access the Search screen as described in To search for a specific program. 2. Select the o
61Creating or Revising Favorites ListsThe Favorites screen is an abbreviated program guide containing only the channels and programs you’ve chosen. Up
62 9. Use the LEFT ARROW and UP ARROW to select Save, and then press the OK button.Note: To save your settings, you must select Save and press OK bef
63 3. If you have multiple Favorites lists saved, use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select your desired Favorites list and press the OK
64Changing SettingsTDS TV enables you to view and customize features of your service.Changing Screen Aspect ResolutionChanging the screen aspect ratio
65 • 1080i high definition: Used if you have a wide-screen TV that displays high-definition images (1080 pixels wide). 6. Use the ARROW butt
66Multiple-Stream HouseholdsHigh-Definition StreamsVideo programs—whether they are live television programs, PPV offerings, or VOD programs—arrive in y
67If two or more set-top boxes are tuned to the same program, only one stream is used. For example, suppose your home has three set-top boxes and thre
68If you attempt to change channels to an HD channel when all HD streams are in use, HD channels display the following screen.If you press the OK butt
69FCC REQUIRED INFORMATIONProducts and Services Offered TDS TV Basic service offered by TDS Telecommunications Corp. (“TDS”) is the lowest level of se
7 1. Power – Turns on the set-top box/DVR or places it in standby mode. To restart the set-top box/DVR, press and hold the POWER button for 10
81. Signal – Indicates the strength of wireless signal.2. Power – Indicates the power is on (light glows green).3. WPS – Pairs the wireless access
9Watching TDS TVTurning on Your TV Your set-top box, network hardware, and TV should be connected and plugged in. The POWER button is green when your
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