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  • Page 1 Viewer’s Guide...
  • Page 2 TiVo Central screen, Live TV takes you to live TV. If you’re watching live TV, the starting point for all your TiVo features and settings. use it to cycle through the tuners. If programmed, TV PWR turns your TV on or off.
  • Page 3 If the activity light on the remote does ash, but the lights on the front of the TiVo box do not respond to the remote, restart your TiVo box by unplugging it, waiting 15 seconds, then plugging it back in.
  • Page 4 LEFT arrow to DVR before using it. go back to the previous screen. To program or pair your TiVo remote, press the TiVo button to go to the TiVo Central ® screen and select ‘Messages &...
  • Page 5 ® This show is currently being recorded. Other TiVo boxes on your home network. This show is currently downloading , transferring from another TiVo box, or streaming from another TiVo box. To Do List & Upcoming Episodes (These icons appear beside shows scheduled to be recorded or downloaded.) Show will be recorded or downloaded as an individual recording (not part of a Season Pass ®...
  • Page 6 Welcome...
  • Page 7 TiVoToGo, the Jump logo, the Instant Replay logo, the Thumbs Up logo, the Thumbs Down logo, Overtime Scheduler, Overlap Protection, Swivel, the TiVo Circle logo, and the sounds used by the TiVo service are trademarks or registered trademarks of TiVo Inc. or its subsidiaries worldwide, 2160 Gold Street, San Jose, CA 95002.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Network Settings ........52 ® Quick tour - the TiVo Central screen ....2 Remote control settings .

  • Page 9: Using This Guide

    TiVo Roamio DVR as opposed to the use the features of your TiVo Roamio (including new features all of the DVRs in the Roamio series, we’ll use the term “four- as they become available), visit tivo.com/howto.
  • Page 10 Most of the largest cable providers have “digital simulcast,” And the best news? You can use your TiVo Roamio Plus or which means they rebroadcast all of their analog channel Roamio Pro to turn on MoCA throughout your whole home programming on digital channels as well.
  • Page 11 TiVo Roamio Plus and Roamio Pro. If you are unsure whether your cable operator's service provides all-digital or digital simulcast of all analog programming, please contact your provider.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: Quick Tours

    Quick tours Quick tour - the TiVo Central® screen Quick tour - My Shows Quick tour - Watching live TV Quick tour - Streaming or transferring shows...

  • Page 13: Quick Tour - The Tivo Central Screen

    The TiVo Central screen is the starting point for just about everything you do with your TiVo Roamio. From the TiVo Central screen, you can see a list of all the shows you’ve recorded, find new shows to watch, explore great video on demand choices, and more.
  • Page 14 Dance.” It all depends on what you’re interested in and what’s available to you. The Discovery Bar also displays lots of other great viewing options: popular shows or sports events that are playing on live TV, items from your My Shows list, TiVo Suggestions, new video on demand shows, and more! Press the UP arrow to move up to the Discovery Bar, then the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to move around.

  • Page 15: Quick Tour - My Shows

    My Shows list. To get to the My Shows list from any menu screen or from live TV, just press the TiVo button twice. (Just press it once if you’re already on the TiVo Central screen.
  • Page 16 Quick tours recordings, TiVo Suggestions (if you have auto-recording of Suggestions turned on), and auto-recording WishList ® searches. Groups are on by default. To turn them off, press the button on your TiVo remote to turn groups off. Press it again to turn Groups back on.
  • Page 17 Quick tours • More options View upcoming episodes or broadcasts of a show or movie, or get a Season Pass recording of a series. Select ‘More options’ to choose how long to keep a ® recording (by default, recordings are saved until space is needed for new ones),...

  • Page 18: Quick Tour - Watching Live Tv

    The green segment shows the portion of the hour that has been saved by your TiVo Roamio. The white line marks your current point in time. When the white line is back in the green segment, you’re “behind” live TV.

  • Page 19: Changing Channels

    Your TiVo Roamio can watch (and record!) multiple shows at the same time -- up to six on the TiVo Roamio Plus and Roamio Pro, and up to four on the TiVo Roamio. Go ahead, try it: First, press PAUSE to pause the live TV show you’re watching.

  • Page 20: Stopping A Recording

    Up to 30 minutes of the current channel’s broadcast is always being saved, even when you’re not recording. When you change channels, the TiVo Roamio clears the saved portion on the tuner you’re watching and starts saving again on the new channel. So, if the saved portion is important to you, either record the program or don’t change the channel.

  • Page 21: Quick Tour - Streaming Or Transferring Shows

    Quick tour - Streaming or transferring shows When other TiVo boxes are connected to the same network as your TiVo Roamio, you can watch shows saved on your other TiVo DVRs by streaming or transferring them to your Roamio. Or, you can stream or transfer shows to those other TiVo DVRs from your TiVo Roamio! (Streaming means watching a video directly from another device;...
  • Page 22 Quick tours have the option to watch or transfer it from the paused location, or to watch or transfer it HD shows cannot be transferred to standard-definition DVRs. from the beginning. As you watch, you can pause, fast-forward, or rewind the show. Shows that cannot be For more on streaming or transferring shows, including how to transfer shows to your transferred because of this or due to...
  • Page 23 Quick tours...

  • Page 24: Chapter 2: Finding Shows

    Finding shows Using the guide and mini-guide to find shows Finding & recording shows Recommended shows Season Pass® recordings Creating WishList® searches Finding shows online Managing recordings...

  • Page 25: Using The Guide And Mini-Guide To Find Shows

    The on-screen program guide displays up to two weeks of TV programming at the touch of a button — the GUIDE button on your TiVo remote. You can choose to display the guide as a grid, or use the TiVo Live Guide (shown here). When you’re viewing the guide, press button to display Guide Options and choose the view you want.
  • Page 26 Finding shows Choosing channels for the guide You can use the Guide Options screen to choose which channels to display in the guide. Display all channels available from your service provider, even channels you don’t receive. My Channels Display only the channels that are checked in the Channel List (recommended).

  • Page 27: Finding & Recording Shows

    Search by show title, episode title, show description, or person name (actor, director, etc.). The TiVo service searches upcoming TV shows and movies, web videos, and video on demand offerings (including Hulu Plus, Netflix, and Amazon!) all at the same time. You can even search for a particular channel by its network name or call sign (e.g., NBC or ESPN).
  • Page 28 Browse specific categories of TV shows and movies, including what to watch right now! From the TiVo Central screen, select ‘Find TV, Movies, & Videos,’ then choose ‘Browse TV & Movies.’ You’ll be able to browse for shows using any of the following:...

  • Page 29: Recommended Shows

    What to Watch Now in My Shows The Discovery Bar appears at the top of most TiVo screens. What you’ll see in the Discovery Bar depends on you! Often, the Discovery Bar displays ideas for show you might like based on what shows you record and mark as your favorites.

  • Page 30: Tivo Suggestions

    (like Amazon), category (like sports or cooking), or TiVo Suggestions uses these ratings to create a list of shows you might like. The more collection (like award-winning movies shows you rate over time, the better TiVo Suggestions will get at finding interesting shows or holiday shows) as a favorite.
  • Page 31 Viewing the Suggestions list To review the list of upcoming TiVo Suggestions, choose ‘Find TV, Movies, & Videos,’ then ‘Browse TV & Movies,’ then ‘TV,’ then ‘Suggestions.’ To make sure a show records, highlight it and press SELECT on your remote. You can also use THUMBS UP or THUMBS DOWN to rate shows in this list and improve future recommendations.

  • Page 32: Recording By Time Or Channel

    Finding shows Recording by time or channel It’s easy to find shows by browsing by time or channel. From the TiVo Central screen, choose ‘Manage Recordings & Downloads.’ From there, you can set up a manual recording for a specific date/time, look for something to watch a particular time, or browse the shows on a particular channel.
  • Page 33 Finding shows Find by time Browse shows on a specified day and time. You can filter the list to see only shows in a particular category. For example, you can browse all movies airing on Saturday night. Choose ‘Find by Time.’ If you want to limit your search to a particular category or set of channels (for instance, HD shows or your favorite channels, use the arrow buttons to highlight an option (for example, Movies), then press SELECT.
  • Page 34 Finding shows Press the UP/DOWN arrows to select a channel. (You can also use the numbers on the remote to enter a channel, then press ENTER.) Press SELECT to see the list of shows without leaving the channel selector, or press the RIGHT arrow to see the list of shows and move to the list.

  • Page 35: Season Pass Recordings

    — even if the day or time changes! Just select a show from the guide or your search results, and choose ‘Get a Season Pass.’ If the TiVo service finds any conflicts in scheduling upcoming episodes of the Season Pass recording, you’ll be asked to choose whether you want to keep the previously scheduled recording or record the new show instead.

  • Page 36: Creating Wishlist Searches

    My Shows list. Creating a WishList search Creating a WishList search is simple: From the TiVo Central screen, choose ‘Find TV, Movies, & Videos,’ then ‘WishList Searches.’ Select ‘My WishLists,’ then ‘Create a new WishList Search.’ Next, start choosing criteria for your WishList search. You can choose any or all of the...
  • Page 37 When you’re finished entering search criteria, select ‘Done creating this WishList Search.’ After you’ve created the WishList search, your TiVo box will automatically record any shows matching your search, unless you decide to turn the auto-recording feature off. Each auto-...
  • Page 38 Change auto-record settings, choose the whether to record repeats and how many shows to keep, and more. • Don’t auto-record shows/Auto-record shows Choose whether your TiVo DVR will automatically record any shows matching your WishList search criteria until you modify or delete the WishList search. Upcoming See a list of upcoming episodes that match your search criteria.

  • Page 39: Finding Shows Online

    Schedule a single episode, or set up a Season Pass recording with all the access to the Internet! options you have on your TiVo Roamio at home. You can even set the show not to record if it conflicts with a recording already scheduled on your TiVo Roamio.

  • Page 40: Managing Recordings

    Using the To Do List To view the To Do List, choose ‘Manage Recordings & Downloads’ from the TiVo Central screen, then choose ‘To Do List.’ In the To Do List, individual recordings are marked with a You’ll see a list of all shows scheduled to record in the next two weeks or so.
  • Page 41 TiVo Roamio, when more than four shows are scheduled to record at the same time, the four with the highest priorities are recorded. On the TiVo Roamio Plus or Roamio Pro, when more than six shows are scheduled to record at the same time, the six with the highest priorities are recorded.
  • Page 42 (for example, one program ends at 8:33, while the next program begins at 8:30), the lower priority recording is cancelled. But with Overlap Protection turned on, the TiVo DVR simply clips the lower priority recording by just enough minutes to allow both programs to record.
  • Page 43 Live events (like sporting events and awards shows) often run past their scheduled end time. When the Extend Live Recordings setting is turned on, the TiVo Roamio will remind you to add extra time when you set up a recording of a live event.

  • Page 44: Chapter 3: Watching Shows

    Watching shows Moving around with the status bar Getting information with the info banner Setting a show’s recording options Streaming or transferring shows...

  • Page 45: Moving Around With The Status Bar

    Watching shows Moving around with the status bar In general, watching shows works the same whether you’re watching live TV, recordings, streaming shows, web videos, or video on demand. You can always press PLAY , PAUSE , FAST FORWARD , and REWIND to display a status bar and move around in the show.
  • Page 46 Whenever you change channels, the saved portion of the old show is cleared, and the TiVo anything else that is not part of the Roamio starts saving the show on the new channel. If you’re behind live TV and watching show.

  • Page 47: Getting Information With The Info Banner

    Watching shows Getting information with the info banner The info banner displays the show’s title, description, ratings, and other information. It appears whenever you change the channel. To view the info banner while watching a show, press INFO. The info banner can be displayed in three different sizes. Press the RIGHT arrow to cycle through the sizes of the info banner.

  • Page 48: Setting A Show's Recording Options

    Season Pass recording.) Keep Until Choose how long to keep a show (or each episode of a repeating recording). ‘Space needed’ is the default setting, or choose ‘Until I delete’ and your TiVo Roamio won’t delete this episode to record something new.
  • Page 49 Watching shows Start Recording Start recording up to ten minutes before a show is scheduled to begin. (This option is available only before recording starts.) Stop Recording Set a recording to continue — for a few minutes or up to three hours — after it’s scheduled to end.

  • Page 50: Streaming Or Transferring Shows

    With your TiVo Roamio, you can take your shows with you. Easily stream or transfer shows to another TiVo Roamio or other TiVo DVR on your home network, to your PC or Mac, even to your favorite portable device. (Streaming means watching a video directly from another device;...
  • Page 51 TiVo app from the App Store or Google Play. For step-by-step instructions, go to tivo.com/howto and explore the “Get TiVo Anywhere” section. Note: To stream/transfer shows from the four-tuner TiVo Roamio, a TiVo Stream device is required. For more information, visit tivo.com/stream.

  • Page 52: Chapter 4: Video On Demand

    Video on demand Video on demand options Photos, music, Showcases, & apps...

  • Page 53: Video On Demand Options

    Video on demand Video on demand options Your TiVo Roamio has access to a huge array of on-demand movies, TV shows, and videos. Below are some of the most popular video providers, but be sure to check tivo.com to see what great new videos might be available for rent or purchase.
  • Page 54 Hulu Plus ™ With Hulu Plus on the TiVo service, you can stream TV episodes and movies right to your TiVo Roamio, with many titles in HD! The first time you use Hulu Plus, you’ll go through a one-time setup process. Just follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 55 Video on demand On the YouTube home page, use the arrow buttons on your TiVo remote to explore the menus. You can browse by channel (categories covering everything from animation, to comedy, to music, and more), search for a particular video, or sign in to see your subscriptions and favorite videos.

  • Page 56: Photos, Music, Showcases, & Apps

    Video on demand Photos, music, Showcases, & apps Your TiVo Roamio is really an entire digital home entertainment center, with access to your photos, music, and more! Photos Connect to your Picasa and Photobucket accounts to view photos stored there. From the TiVo Central screen, select ‘Music &...
  • Page 57 From the TiVo Central screen, select ‘Showcases & Apps’ for available options. Apps Want to buy movie tickets on line? Watch music videos? Just go to TiVo Central and select ‘Showcases & Apps.’ New apps for your TiVo Roamio are available frequently, so keep...

  • Page 58: Chapter 5: Settings

    5 5 5 Settings Audio settings Channel settings Display settings Network Settings Remote control settings Device settings Video settings Parental Controls settings Messages Account & system information Restart or reset system Standby...

  • Page 59: Audio Settings

    If you have an A/V receiver or home theater system that supports Dolby Digital audio, use Digital to PCM setting, the audio this setting to choose how the TiVo Roamio will record and output digital audio. Check your signal will be downmixed from A/V receiver or home theater system manual for its capabilities.

  • Page 60: Channel Settings

    The channel list is the list of channels provided by your TV programming source. The TiVo Roamio DVR uses this list to determine which channels to display in the guide and which channels are available for searching and recording shows.

  • Page 61: Signal Strength

    Settings Signal Strength Use the Signal Strength screens to test the incoming signal on specific digital channels. Signal Strength - Antenna The signal strength meter can help you make adjustments to your antenna position to optimize the reception of antenna channels. Signal Strength - Cable The signal strength meter can also help diagnose cable signal issues.

  • Page 62: Display Settings

    Settings Display settings From the TiVo Central screen, choose ‘Settings & Messages,’ then ‘Settings,’ then ‘Displays’ to customize the display of the info banner, closed captioning, and the lights on the TiVo Roamio. Info Banner Normally, when you change channels, the info banner is displayed for a few seconds.

  • Page 63: Network Settings

    When choosing your connection type, note that wireless connection speeds are typically not fast enough to stream shows reliably. If you want to use the Roamio to stream shows to/from other TiVo boxes or to your mobile devices, a wired Ethernet or MoCA connection is required.

  • Page 64: Changing Network Settings

    TiVo Roamio. However, if necessary, you can use this page to configure how the TiVo Roamio receives an IP address, or you can assign a static IP address and other network information manually. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your wired network.
  • Page 65 To learn more about installing and using MoCA, including how to secure your MoCA network, visit tivo.com/moca. Joining an existing MoCA network Simply connect a coax cable to your TiVo Roamio Plus or Roamio Pro. For the four-tuner TiVo Roamio, you will need to use a MoCA network adapter, available at tivo.com/store.

  • Page 66: Wireless Settings

    Wireless settings Note: If you want to use the Roamio to stream shows to/from other TiVo boxes or to your mobile devices, a wired Ethernet or MoCA connection is required. Wireless connection speeds are typically not fast enough to stream shows reliably.

  • Page 67: Remote Control Settings

    To reset all the programmable buttons: Press and hold the TV PWR and TiVo buttons simultaneously until the light on the remote lights, and remains lit when you release the buttons. Press THUMBS DOWN three times, then press ENTER.
  • Page 68 The Roamio remote control is an RF remote. This means that the remote can control your TiVo box even if the box is not in direct line of sight with the remote (for instance, if it is behind a cabinet door).
  • Page 69 Lose your remote? No problem. Just press the button on the front of the Roamio Plus or Roamio Pro to use the remote finder. To turn off the remote finder, press this button again, or press any button on the remote.

  • Page 70: Device Settings

    A CableCARD decoder receives encrypted digital cable programming and decodes it for display on your TV without the need for a cable box. On the TiVo Roamio Plus/Roamio Pro, the CableCARD decoder plugs into the CableCARD slot on the back of the DVR. On the...
  • Page 71 If your cable provider uses a technology called switched digital video (SDV), you will need a tuning adapter in order for your TiVo Roamio to receive all channels in your subscription package. Please contact your cable provider if you are not sure whether you need a tuning adapter.

  • Page 72: Video Settings

    Settings Video settings From the TiVo Central screen, choose ‘Settings & Messages,’ then ‘Settings,’ then ‘Video’ to customize your TiVo Roamio’s video settings. Aspect correction mode Aspect correction is applied when the aspect ratio of the show you’re watching doesn’t match the aspect ratio of your TV.

  • Page 73: Tv Aspect Ratio

    Letterbox is used to fit a 16 x 9 show on a 4 x 3 screen, and sidebars are used to fit a 4 x 3 show on a 16 x 9 screen. Choose which color the TiVo Roamio should use when it adds letterbox or side bars to the picture: gray or black.
  • Page 74 Using the RESOLUTION button Normally you'll specify video output formats using the Video Output Settings screen (see Video output formats). But if your screen is black and you can’t get to the TiVo menus, you CableCARD ™ DIGITAL...

  • Page 75: Parental Controls Settings

    Set limits on movie and television ratings, lock specific channels, and prevent viewing of recorded shows that violate the settings you choose. From the TiVo Central screen, choose ‘Settings & Messages,’ then ‘Settings,’ then ‘Parental Controls.’ (Or, select the padlock icon from the large info banner.) The padlock icon in the info banner shows the current state of Parental Controls.
  • Page 76 Settings TV/Movie rating limits Ratings shaded in green are not locked; ratings in red are locked. Use the UP/DOWN arrows to adjust which ratings are locked. Block by TV content Types of content marked by broadcasters as able to be blocked are listed.

  • Page 77: Messages

    TiVo service features, important TV schedule changes, channel lineup changes, or other information. When you receive a new message, the TiVo Central screen will display the an envelop icon next to the ‘Settings & Messages’ menu item.

  • Page 78: Account & System Information

    Customer Support. This screen contains your TiVo service number, TiVo Roamio manufacturer, model number, software version, storage capacity, and information about recent connections to the TiVo service. Use the CH UP/DOWN button to see the rest of the screen. Media Access Key Your Media Access Key keeps your TiVo recordings secure and prevents them from being played or transferred outside your home network.

  • Page 79: Restart Or Reset System

    Season Pass recordings and everything in the To Do List, and removes all Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down ratings. This does not delete shows in the My Shows list. The TiVo Roamio acquires new program information during the next connection to the TiVo service.

  • Page 80: Standby

    When the TiVo Roamio is in Standby: • Your TV shows a black screen and the lights on the front of the TiVo Roamio go out. • Shows that are being recorded or are scheduled to record will still be recorded.
  • Page 81 Settings...

  • Page 82: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

    6 6 6 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 83 4. Use online support. Visit TiVo Customer Support online at • If your TiVo Roamio is connected to an A/V receiver, and you tivo.com/support. If you have issues with missing channels, are having trouble finding the correct input, try connecting incorrect channels, or other channel lineup issues, the TiVo Roamio directly to the TV instead.

  • Page 84: Completing Guided Setup

    Will my TiVo Roamio work without the TiVo service? Do I need a network connection for Guided • The TiVo Roamio is designed to be used exclusively with the Setup? TiVo service. The TiVo service is required for proper operation of the TiVo Roamio. No functionality is •...
  • Page 85 CableCARD ™ decoder to receive any cable programming. it can control a TiVo Roamio Plus or Roamio Pro that is not Contact your cable company to order a CableCARD decoder within line-of-sight), make sure the remote is paired with the or to make sure that all of the channels in your cable DVR.

  • Page 86: Watching Live Tv

    TiVo Can I watch a show while it’s being recorded? Roamio, but also how much space will be needed in the near • Yes, you can watch a show as it is being recorded; you can future to record all the shows you have scheduled.
  • Page 87 How can I record a show (or shows) when there is a • The TiVo Roamio uses your Channel List to search for shows. conflict? Verify that the channel is selected in your Channel List. Does •...
  • Page 88 • If the TiVo service detects that a recording you’re setting up is hours. of a live show (like a sporting event or an awards show) you’ll •...
  • Page 89 TiVo Roamio if you schedule it online. This is due to the fact that there might not be enough time for your TiVo Roamio to...
  • Page 90 • Check your Network Settings. Verify that your Network You can make a connection with the TiVo service at any time. Go Settings are correct. See Network Settings. to the TiVo Central screen and select ‘Settings & Messages,’ then •...
  • Page 91 • Press PAUSE, then PLAY . Letterbox bars (at the top & bottom) and side bars may be added to a show by the broadcaster, by the TiVo Roamio, or by your TV. • Restart your TiVo Roamio. See Restarting the TiVo DVR In some cases, it may be difficult to determine the source of the instructions.
  • Page 92 “Searching for signal.” button on your TiVo remote control. Your TiVo Roamio is having trouble tuning to the channel you are My audio system is set up to play in stereo, but it is on. Follow these steps to restore the video: only playing mono.
  • Page 93 How do I restart the TiVo DVR? • The cables you are using to connect your TiVo Roamio to You may need to restart your TiVo DVR as a troubleshooting your TV or other equipment may be damaged or defective.

  • Page 94: Appendix A

    Appendix A Safety instructions FCC statement to the user Front panels Back panel Specifications...

  • Page 95: Safety Instructions

    Before you begin Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be followed. Make sure all your equipment is turned off and the TiVo DVR is Water and Moisture — The appliance should not be used near unplugged. water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, Your TiVo DVR is only capable of supporting the weight of one or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc.
  • Page 96 Safety instructions Heat — The appliance should be situated away from heat section of this guide. All other servicing should be referred to sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other qualified service personnel. appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Cleaning —...
  • Page 97 Safety instructions CAUTION — Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 98: Fcc Statement To The User

    Model numbers: TCD846500 (Roamio), TCD848000 (Roamio Plus); • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for TCD840300 (Roamio Pro); RC30A00, RC30B00 (Remote). FCC IDs: help. TGN-TCD8465 (Roamio), TGN-TCD8400 (Roamio Plus/Roamio FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly...

  • Page 99: Front Panels

    To turn off the remote finder, press this button again, or press any button on the remote. Blue LED. Indicates a transfer to another TiVo box, stream to another TiVo box, download in progress. Red LEDs. Indicate recording(s) in progress.
  • Page 100 Four Tuner TiVo Roamio Green LED. Indicates that the TiVo DVR is powered on. Amber LED. Flashes when the TiVo Roamio receives a signal from the remote. Blue LED. Indicates a transfer to another TiVo box, stream to another TiVo box, download in progress.

  • Page 101: Back Panel

    Power In. Connects to power outlet. The TiVo Roamio Plus/ wired Ethernet or MoCA connection is required for streaming Roamio Pro does not have a power switch; plugging it into shows. the wall socket turns it on CAUTION: TO PREVENT Cable/MoCA.
  • Page 102 Back panel separately) to connect the TiVo Roamio Plus/Roamio Pro to Resolution. If your screen is black and you can’t get to the your home theater system for digital sound. TiVo menus, press the Resolution button to cycle through video output formats. See...
  • Page 103 Digital Audio (Optical). Connects to an A/V receiver or USB. Use one of the two USB ports to connect the Roamio to home theater system. Use an optical digital audio cable (sold your home network using the TiVo Wireless G Network separately) to connect the two-tuner TiVo Premiere DVR to Adapter.
  • Page 104 Back panel CableCARD ™ Compartment (on the underside of the DVR). Compartment for one multi-stream CableCARD. Once your multi-stream CableCARD decoder is installed, you should not remove it for any reason.

  • Page 105: Specifications

    Four-Tuner TiVo Roamio: Dimensions • HDMI (1) (combined audio/video) TiVo Roamio Plus/Roamio Pro: 16.5” w x 9.7” d x 2.4” h • Composite Video/Standard audio (1) Four-Tuner TiVo Roamio: 14.4” w 7.35” d x 1.83” h • Digital Audio (Optical) (1)

  • Page 106: Index

    48 clearing all settings 68 external storage 59 troubleshooting 80 clipping recordings 31 auto-recording closed captioning 51 TiVo Suggestions 19 collections 19 Available From..., browsing 17 factory reset 68 browsing 17 favorite channels Component Video jack 91 setting 49...
  • Page 107 Index letterbox color 62 network connection, settings 53, 55 lights, front panel 51 network remote control 60 green bar, see status bar live TV Network Settings screen 52 groups about 7 HD Recordings 5 rewinding 35 in My Shows 4 Live365 45 Guide Options screen 14 online scheduling 78...
  • Page 108 DVR 68 shows Rhapsody Music Service 45 transferring to a portable device 40 recently deleted folder 5 transferring to another TiVo DVR 39 recording capacity 94 Smartphone or tablet, scheduling from 28 actual 94 sound effects, volume of 48...
  • Page 109 17 transferring shows watching multiple shows at once 8, 76 to a portable device 40 web videos, and the status bar 34 to another TiVo DVR 39 wireless network, settings 55 Tuners v WishList searches 25 tuning adapter information screen 67...

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