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Questions? We’re here to help. 

Visit: channel 411  |  See back cover for contact information.

How do I access Caller ID on my TV?

 You must have home phone service with 

CenturyLink to enable this feature. If you’d like 

to switch to CenturyLink, call 800.201. 4099. 

To access: Press       – Settings – Call Log.

How do I turn on Caller ID on my TV?

To turn on/off: Press       – Settings – Caller ID/on or off.

 What if my Set-top Digital Box won’t turn on?

1

   Check to make sure the set-top box is plugged into 

a live electrical outlet.

2

  If the answer is yes, try resetting the box as 

described in the Troubleshooting section.

The remote won’t control the Set-top Box.

1

 Ensure that the remote has fresh batteries. 

2

  Ensure that the upper left button fl ashes when 

receiver control buttons are pressed. If not, press 

that button and try again.

I have video but no sound.

 Check the physical connections between the receiver 

and the audio player (TV, stereo receiver, etc.).

The receiver will not respond.

 Try resetting the box as described above, in the 

Troubleshooting section.

How many receivers with DVR functions 

can I have in my home?

 You need one receiver for each TV from which you 

want to view the Prism service.

How many hours of recording time does 

my DVR have?

1216 Capacity – 106 hours of SD, 42 hours of HD

1232 Capacity – 230 hours of SD, 91 hours of HD

Will my DVR record on more than one TV 

in my home?

 Yes, your DVR’s recording function can be accessed 

on up to 4 TVs in the home.

Can you record with the DVR and watch 

another channel?

 

Yes, you can watch or record up to 4 shows 

simultaneously. See page 5 for more information.

Can parental locking be used with Video 

On Demand?

Yes. See page 22-23 for more information.

 If a program is locked, do I need a PIN 

to record it?

Yes. See page 22-23 for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Not sure what the wireless encryption key is for your Internet service? 

1   Follow the directions under the corresponding device (below) 

to locate your wireless encryption key. 

Cisco

  

1  Locate the serial number on the bottom of the device. 
2   The wireless encryption key (WEP) is the number 0 followed 

by the Cisco’s complete serial number. 

2-Wire 

1   On the bottom of the 2-Wire, the key will be listed next 

to the Wireless Network Key. 

C2000A 

1   Locate the Key/Passphrase at the bottom of the device.

Need additional help? 

1  See page footer of the user guide for options to receive immediate help.

Issues with your service? 

Call 866.314.4148 
centurylink.net

Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska 

mycenturylink.com 

Want to upgrade your service?

Call 800.201.4099

Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska

 

Call 877.628.3617

Summary of Contents for CNTL13-1042

Page 1: ...Quick User Guide Please keep this handy for all your Q As CenturyLink Prism TV CNTL13 1042...

Page 2: ...Premiums On Demand Accessing Prism On Demand Pay Per View HD Magnified Personal Media Sharing Interactive News and Information Dashboard Inside Prism Applications Prism on the Go Advanced Parental Con...

Page 3: ...commendations View your phone call log Flip to the last 5 channels in a click Using Your Remote Control How to set up your remote SETUP 1 Press and hold SETUP until the mode key blinks twice If you en...

Page 4: ...easier than ever Search through all of your channels with the push of a button 1 Press to see show listings 2 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through channels 3 To view more details highlight a progr...

Page 5: ...n mode use the arrow buttons to scroll through shows and record any show current or future simply by pressing RECORD mode use the arrow buttons to scroll through shows and record any show a red dot wi...

Page 6: ...o delete a recording 1 Select the recorded program 2 Choose Cancel Recording from the Details screen Pause play rewind and replay live TV How to program your DVR remotely Working late Out of town What...

Page 7: ...CORD to record it on your DVR See what s playing on one channel while watching another Find It Fast Navigation Quickly search for shows by title category and actor watch or record them to your DVR at...

Page 8: ...on the lower right of the remote B From Viewing Options menu use the arrow keys to highlight Change favorites then press C Use the arrow keys to highlight channels from the available list Press to ch...

Page 9: ...99 Available in HD We make it easy to access Prism On Demand Many programs are available FREE And if there s a charge it s simply added to your monthly bill No hassles and no late fees You can even s...

Page 10: ...th Premiums On Demand Free movie previews before you rent Some releases available 28 days before Netflix or RedBox 1 2 or 3 day rental periods available watch a show pause and finish it later or repla...

Page 11: ...r program later TIP Access exclusive ringside events and more with Prism TM TV s Pay Per View Pay Per View then arrow right to program for up to 24 hours so 3 Press use the right arrow to Accessing Pr...

Page 12: ...ndard Def 3 Use the arrows to select Continue and press Change the Aspect Ratio Settings to fit your TV 1 Press use the right arrow to select Television and then Screen Aspect Ratio and then High Defi...

Page 13: ...ink PrismTM TV truly advanced 1 First open Windows Media Player on your PC by clicking on the desktop shortcut 2 Then locate the Library button on the Windows Media Player toolbar 3 Click the Library...

Page 14: ...selection 3 To exit press the button selected in step 1 1 Select a Windows Media Connect server and use the up down arrow buttons on your remote to select a photo category 2 Then press the button 3 U...

Page 15: ...watching 1 There are 2 easy ways to launch the Prism Applications A Press GO INTERACTIVE on the remote B Press on the remote then select PRISM APPLICATIONS 2 Once in Prism Applications use the arrow...

Page 16: ...NOTE Be sure not to abbreviate and to enter spaces Localize your Dashboard and Prism Applications To begin selecting a location select the letter that corresponds with the first letter of the country...

Page 17: ...gate to the right until Location is highlighted 6 The default location that was selected when the Interactive Dashboard was set up will appear first as a selected Weather Channel location 7 To adjust...

Page 18: ...to the Facebook app navigate on the category bar until Social is highlighted Use the down arrow on the remote until Facebook is selected and press Once launched there is a bar on the left hand side o...

Page 19: ...to exit full Picasa Press GO INTERACTIVE button on your remote then scroll to the right and select PICASA To navigate to the Picasa app navigate on the category bar until Social is highlighted Once l...

Page 20: ...Prism TV app from Google Play app store 5 Enter centurylink net or my centurylink com Username and Password to access Prism Mobile App 20 Watch what you want where you want on any device you want For...

Page 21: ...twork is also available 4 Make your program selection 5 Enter centurylink net Username and Password 6 Watch program Accessing Online TV from www mycenturylink com 1 Go to mycenturylink com 2 From home...

Page 22: ...e page username and password Press GO INTERACTIVE button on your remote then scroll to the right and select GO CHANNELS button on your remote then scroll to the right and Channels on the Go Manage who...

Page 23: ...ture or sound on one TV but other TVs work fine 1 Make sure the set top box is powered on and connected to the TV 2 Make sure the TV is powered on 3 If you are still experiencing trouble with this TV...

Page 24: ...city 106 hours of SD 42 hours of HD 1232 Capacity 230 hours of SD 91 hours of HD Will my DVR record on more than one TV in my home Yes your DVR s recording function can be accessed on up to 4 TVs in t...

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