Using The Remote Finder; Remote Control Rf And Ir Frequencies; Rf Mode; Ir Mode - TiVo T6 Product Support Handbook

Using the Remote Finder

Using the Remote Finder

The TiVo T6 DVR has a handy feature that allows you to find a misplaced TiVo remote control (as
long as it is within earshot).
If you misplace your TiVo remote control, press the
button within the amber LED on the left side of the
TiVo T6 DVR front panel (
control will emit a chiming sound, making it easier to
locate it.
To stop the chiming, press any button on the remote
control.

Remote control RF and IR frequencies

The standard TiVo remote control supports both radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) transmission
(for backwards compatibility).

RF mode

An RF remote control can communicate with the TiVo device's RF sensor whether the line of sight is
clear or obstructed. Each TiVo RF-enabled device can only hold up to two RF remote control
frequencies, which means it can only be paired with up to two RF remote controls.
By default, the standard TiVo remote control is in RF mode. If it is not in this mode, press and hold the
TiVo+Green D buttons until the remote control activity indicator (the TiVo character's antenna on the
TiVo button of the remote control) flashes amber.
Once an RF remote control has been paired with a TiVo DVR, it will only work in RF mode with that
particular TiVo DVR.

IR mode

An IR remote control can only communicate with the TiVo device's IR sensor when there is a clear
line of sight. If the DVR is in a closed cabinet or behind an obstacle, you can use an optional IR
adapter (see Accessories on page
TiVo devices configured to specific IR channels.
You can switch the TiVo remote control from RF mode to IR mode. Press and hold the TiVo+Red C
buttons until the activity indicator flashes red.
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Figure 13–2
75). There can be an unlimited number of IR remote controls and
Figure 13–2: Remote Finder location
Chapter 13 — TiVo Remote Control
Remote
Finder
button