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TIVO VIEWER'S GUIDE
The following topics will help you learn to use your TiVo box. If you need more information or have questions,
please contact Customer Support at 877-367-8486.
GETTING STARTED
Getting around the TiVo menus
Using this guide
QUICK TOURS
Quick tour - the TiVo Central screen
Quick tour - My Shows
Quick tour - OnePass™ searches
Quick tour - SkipMode™
Quick tour - QuickMode™
Quick tour - Streaming videos
Quick tour - Controlling live TV
Quick tour - the TiVo app
FINDING AND MANAGING SHOWS
Using the guide and mini-guide to find shows
Searching and browsing
Recommended shows
Recording by time or channel (TiVo BOLT and Roamio only)
Creating WishList searches (TiVo BOLT and Roamio only)
Managing recordings & OnePass searches (TiVo BOLT and Roamio only)
Setting OnePass & recording options
WATCHING SHOWS
The status bar
The Info Banner
Watching shows on other TiVo DVRs (TiVo BOLT and Roamio only)
VIDEO ON DEMAND AND MORE
Video On Demand options
Music, photos, apps, & games
TIVO BOLT SETTINGS & MESSAGES MENU
TiVo BOLT Messages menu
TiVo BOLT Help menu (including Restart and Reset options)
TiVo BOLT Parental Controls settings
TiVo BOLT User Preferences
TiVo BOLT Channel & App settings
TiVo BOLT Audio & Video settings
TiVo BOLT Network settings
TiVo BOLT Remote, CableCARD, & Device settings
TiVo BOLT Standby mode
TIVO ROAMIO SETTINGS & MESSAGES MENU
TiVo Roamio Audio settings
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- Page 1 TIVO VIEWER’S GUIDE The following topics will help you learn to use your TiVo box. If you need more information or have questions, please contact Customer Support at 877-367-8486. GETTING STARTED Getting around the TiVo menus Using this guide QUICK TOURS...
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Page 2: Help & Troubleshooting
TiVo Roamio Video settings TiVo Roamio Parental Controls settings TiVo Roamio Messages menu TiVo Roamio Account & System Information menu TiVo Roamio Help menu (including Restart and Reset options) TiVo Roamio Standby mode TIVO MINI SETTINGS & MESSAGES MENU TiVo Mini Audio settings... -
Page 3: Before You Begin
MENU STRUCTURE The first screen you reach when you press the TiVo button - the button at the top of your remote - is the TiVo Central screen. The TiVo menus consist of the top-level menu items on the TiVo Central screen, and sub-menus... -
Page 4: Navigation Shortcuts
NAVIGATION SHORTCUTS Press the TiVo button twice to get to your My Shows list. This is the list of all shows available to watch now. When moving up or down through lists, press the CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons to jump through the list one page at a time, rather than one item at a time. -
Page 5: Using This Guide
TiVo service is required. No functionality is represented or should be expected without a paid subscription to the TiVo service. 2. Connect your TiVo box. Use the installation guide that came with your TiVo box to connect the box to your TV programming source, your home network, and your television. - Page 6 . A MoCA (pronounced “Mocha,” like the chocolate-flavored coffee drink!) connection is a great option if you want a wired connection to your TiVo box but you don’t have easy access to a wired Ethernet cable. MoCA delivers the same high-speed network connection you get through an Ethernet cable, but delivers it through your existing coax wire (the wire you use to receive cable TV).
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Page 7: Quick Tour - The Tivo Central Screen
On DVRs, you can also manage upcoming recordings and OnePass selections. Note: Your TiVo Mini must be connected to a host DVR to watch live TV and view your My Shows list — a list of all the shows available for streaming to your TiVo Mini! To get to the TiVo Central screen from live TV or any TiVo screen, just press the TiVo button at the top of your remote control. -
Page 8: Quick Tour - My Shows
All of your recordings, streaming videos, and downloaded or transferred shows appear in the My Shows list. To get to the My Shows list from any menu screen or from live TV, just press the TiVo button - at the top of your remote control - twice. -
Page 9: Program Details Screen
• Streaming Movies Contains links to movies that are available to stream. • TiVo Suggestions If you have auto-recording of Suggestions turned on, any recorded Suggestions appear here. • WishList searches If your WishList searches are set to auto-record, any matches will be added to a WishList folder. -
Page 11: Quick Tour - Onepass™ Searches
Netflix, Amazon, and more. Forget about knowing when a show will be airing or wondering which streaming video service has it available: the TiVo Service does it for you, so you can start watching right away! And here’s even better news: streaming videos don’t take up any disk space! So when your OnePass includes... -
Page 12: Quick Tour - Skipmode
The SkipMode feature is available only on certain recorded shows; we hope to make it available for the most popular shows on the most popular channels watched by TiVo subscribers. That means you’ll find SkipMode availability on many shows that you record between 4:30 p.m. and midnight (or 12:30 a.m. on major networks) on the most widely-watched channels. -
Page 13: Quick Tour - Quickmode
QUICK TOUR - QUICKMODE™ It’s not fast-forward, it’s QuickMode! QuickMode lets you play a show 30% faster, while also letting you hear what everyone is saying. QuickMode is available while you’re watching a recorded show, or if you’re “behind” live TV (for instance, if you have rewound a show that’s airing live). -
Page 14: Quick Tour - Streaming Videos
QUICK TOUR - STREAMING VIDEOS When you look for movies or individual episodes of series using the TiVo menus, your results include videos available to stream from all of your video providers -- no need to switch to a different app! When you find a streaming video, press SELECT and choose ‘Watch now... -
Page 15: Changing Channels
When you pause live TV, a status bar is displayed showing a one-hour period. The green segment shows the portion of the hour that has been saved by your TiVo box. The thick white line marks your current point in time. -
Page 16: Stopping A Recording
2. Press the LIVE TV - on the right of the TiVo button at the top of your remote - to switch to the next tuner, “Tuner 2.” Whenever you press LIVE TV, you’ll switch to the next tuner in line. -
Page 17: Quick Tour - The Tivo App
QUICK TOUR - THE TIVO APP The TiVo app uses your mobile device’s screen reader, so you can take the experience with you. Easily stream or download recordings to your mobile device using the TiVo app! (Bonus: The TiVo app also lets you schedule recordings, control live TV, search for shows, and more!) Download the free TiVo app from the App Store or Google Play. -
Page 18: Using The Guide And Mini-Guide To Find Shows
• Press SELECT on an upcoming show, and you’ll see a screen with recording options. Set up your recording or press LEFT- on the left of the arrows circle just below the TiVo button on your remote - to go back to the guide. - Page 19 (e.g., NBC or ESPN). 1. From the TiVo Central screen, move to ‘Find TV, Movies, & Videos’ and press SELECT - the round button at the center of the arrows circle on your remote. Then move to ‘Search’ and press SELECT.
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Page 20: Recommended Shows
Want to see what TiVo Suggestions are ready to watch? Here’s how to find them: • TiVo Suggestions appears as a category in the left column of the categorized My Shows list. Move to it for a list all of your recorded Suggestions. - Page 21 • Alternatively, when you select a category in My Shows, you'll find a Suggestions folder for that category. For example, in the TV Series category, you'll find a TiVo Suggestions folder that contains only suggestions for TV series.
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Page 22: Recording By Time Or Channel
(‘Every M – F’ or ‘Every Day’). 5. Press RIGHT- on the right of the arrows circle just below the TiVo button on your remote - and choose a channel using the UP/DOWN arrows (or by entering a number with the number pad - the set of 10 buttons arranged in rows in the lower third of the remote control - then pressing ENTER - the bottom-most button on the right side of the remote). - Page 23 4. 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.) 5. 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.
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Page 24: Creating Wishlist Searches
CREATING A WISHLIST SEARCH Creating a WishList search is simple: 1. From the TiVo Central screen, move to ‘Find TV, Movies, & Videos,’ then press SELECT - the round button at the center of the arrows circle on your remote. - Page 25 • Modify recording options 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.
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Page 26: Using The To Do List
USING THE TO DO LIST To get to the To Do List, press the TiVo button - at the top of your remote control - to go to the TiVo Central screen. Move to ‘Manage Recordings & OnePass’ and press SELECT - the round button at the center of the arrows circle on your remote. - Page 27 Use the UP/DOWN arrows - the top and bottom of the arrows circle just below the TiVo button on your remote - to highlight a repeating recording, and press RIGHT - on the right of the arrows circle just below the TiVo button on your remote - to highlight the arrows to the right of the title, then use the UP/DOWN arrows to move the selected title up or down in the list.
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Page 28: Setting Onepass & Recording Options
OnePasses. You can change the default values at any time. Here’s how: 1. From the TiVo Central screen, move to ‘Settings & Messages’ and press SELECT - the round button at the center of the arrows circle on your remote. - Page 29 Keep Until: Choose how long to keep a recording (or each episode of a repeating recording). ‘Space needed’ is the default setting, or choose ‘Until I delete’ and your TiVo box won’t delete this episode to record something new. (Single recording or OnePass with recordings.)
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Page 30: The Status Bar
In live TV, the green segment of the status bar represents the part of the show automatically saved by your TiVo box. The TiVo box automatically saves up to 30 minutes of live TV, so you can rewind live TV for up to 30 minutes. -
Page 31: The Info Banner
It appears whenever you change the channel. To view the info banner while watching a show, press INFO - the second button down on the right of the TiVo button. Icons in the info banner are shortcuts to corresponding features. Use the UP and DOWN arrows - the top and bottom of the arrows circle just below the TiVo button on your remote - to move to an icon, then press SELECT. - Page 32 MoCA). Streaming or transferring shows is easy: 1. Go to the TiVo DVR that you want to stream or transfer shows to. For this example, let’s call it the Bedroom box. 2. From the TiVo Central screen, move to ‘My Shows’ and press SELECT - the round button at the center of the arrows circle on your remote.
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Page 33: Video On Demand Options
With Netflix on the TiVo service, you can instantly watch thousands movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix to your TiVo box. You just need to link your Netflix account to your TiVo box, and then start watching. When you search for shows on your TiVo box, your results will include shows available from Netflix. Just look for the Netflix logo in the right pane of your search results. -
Page 34: More Options
VUDU ® TiVo box users have access to the vast library of shows and movies on Vudu! Log in or sign up for Vudu right on your TiVo box to start streaming! When you search for shows on your TiVo box, your results will include shows available from Vudu. Just look for the Vudu logo in the right pane of your search results. -
Page 35: Music, Photos, Apps, & Games
APPS & GAMES Want to buy movie tickets on line? Watch music videos? Burn a few minutes with a quick game? Just go to TiVo Central and select ‘Apps & Games.’ New apps and games for your TiVo box are available frequently, so keep... - Page 36 3. Use the UP and DOWN arrows - the top and bottom of the arrows circle just below the TiVo button on your remote - to highlight a message, then press SELECT to read it. Use CHANNEL UP/DOWN - the vertical oval button on the right between the arrow circle and the PAUSE circle on your remote - to page through a message if it doesn’t fit on the screen.
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Page 37: Account & System Information
This screen is the place to start if you are having trouble with your TiVo box. Find helpful troubleshooting advice for common issues. RESTART BOX Use this screen to shuts down the TiVo box and start it up again. This will not affect recorded shows, OnePass searches, WishList ®... -
Page 38: Reset To Defaults
To Do List, and removes all Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down ratings. This does not delete shows in the My Shows list. The TiVo box acquires new program information during the next connection to the TiVo service. Completing this process may take over an hour. - Page 39 Parental Controls help you make sure your family has access to only those shows you want them to watch. On the TiVo Central screen, move to ‘Settings & Messages’ and press SELECT - the round button at the center of the arrows circle on your remote.
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Page 40: Closed Captioning
Change the way the TiVo box displays closed captioning text. To turn closed captioning on or off while watching a show, press INFO - the second button down on the right of the TiVo button - to view the info banner, and select the closed captioning icon. - Page 41 • When the CHANNEL UP/DOWN button on the remote control pressed, the channel and program information will be audible. • When the INFO button on the remote control is pressed, program information will be audible. To adjust the volume of the screen reader, use the VOLUME button - the long oval shaped button on the left between the arrow circle and the Pause circle on your remote.
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Page 42: Channel List
CHANNEL LIST The channel list is the list of channels provided by your TV programming source. The TiVo box uses this list to determine which channels to display in the guide and which channels are available for searching and recording shows. -
Page 43: Dolby Audio
Letterbox is used to fit a 16 x 9 show on a 4 x 3 screen, and sidebox is used to fit a 4 x 3 show on a 16 x 9 screen. Choose which color the TiVo box should use when it adds letterbox or side bars to the picture: gray or black. -
Page 44: Video Resolution
The TiVo box receives all video signals, including UltraHD/4K (2160p), 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. If you are using an HDMI® cable to connect your TiVo box to your television, the TiVo box will automatically set the optimal resolution for your TV. -
Page 45: Changing Network Settings
Wireless settings Note: If you want to use the TiVo box to stream shows to/from other TiVo boxes or to your mobile devices, a wired Ethernet or MoCA connection is required. Wireless connection speeds may not be not fast enough to stream shows reliably. -
Page 46: Wireless Settings
WIRELESS SETTINGS Note: If you want to use the box to stream shows to/from other TiVo boxes or to your mobile devices, a wired Ethernet or MoCA connection is recommended. Wireless connection speeds may not be not fast enough to stream shows reliably. - Page 47 To use the remote in RF mode, you must first pair the remote with your TiVo box: 1. Press and hold the BACK button - the third button down on the left of the of the TiVo button - and the TiVo button simultaneously for about 3 seconds.
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Page 48: Network Remote Control
TIVO BOX NAME Set or change the name of your TiVo box. You can choose from a list of suggested names or create your own. NETWORK REMOTE CONTROL You can integrate your TiVo box, home automation, and entertainment control devices on your network. These devices include touch panel remotes and other devices that are configured to work with TiVo’s network-based... - Page 49 Medium The TiVo box will enter Standby after four hours. TiVo Suggestions will not be recorded while the box is in Standby. High The TiVo box will enter Standby after two hours. TiVo Suggestions will not be recorded while the box is in Standby.
- Page 50 Then move to ‘Standby’ and press SELECT. To return to normal mode from Standby, press the TiVo button - at the top of your remote control - or the LIVE TV button - on the right of the TiVo button.
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Page 51: Alternate Audio
SCREEN READER Your TiVo box can read the text that appears on screen. Turn the screen reader on or off by pressing the A button - the leftmost button in the line of buttons between the PAUSE circle and the number pad on your remote - for two seconds. - Page 52 Turn the screen reader off temporarily by pressing the A button quickly. Note that this function does not work on the My Shows screen or when using the Guide.
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Page 53: Channel Scan
CHANNEL LIST The channel list is the list of channels provided by your TV programming source. The TiVo box uses this list to determine which channels to display in the guide and which channels are available for searching and recording shows. -
Page 54: Info Banner
LIGHTS ON THE FRONT OF THE DVR You can change the display of the lights on the TiVo box’s front panel (the lights indicate when the TiVo box is receiving power, recording, receiving a transferred show, or downloading shows over the network connection). - Page 55 Wireless settings Note: If you want to use the TiVo box to stream shows to/from other TiVo boxes or to your mobile devices, a wired Ethernet or MoCA connection is required. Wireless connection speeds may not be not fast enough to stream shows reliably.
- Page 56 WIRELESS SETTINGS Note: If you want to use the box to stream shows to/from other TiVo boxes or to your mobile devices, a wired Ethernet or MoCA connection is recommended. Wireless connection speeds may not be not fast enough to stream shows reliably.
- Page 57 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 58 To use the remote in RF mode, you must first pair the remote with your TiVo box: 1. Press and hold the BACK button - the third button down on the left of the of the TiVo button - and the TiVo button simultaneously for about 3 seconds.
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Page 59: External Storage
NAME THIS DVR Set or change the name of your TiVo box. You can choose from a list of suggested names or create your own. NETWORK REMOTE CONTROL You can integrate your TiVo box, home automation, and entertainment control devices on your network. These devices include touch panel remotes and other devices that are configured to work with TiVo’s network-based... - Page 60 High The TiVo box will enter Standby after two hours. TiVo Suggestions will not be recorded while the box is in Standby.
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Page 61: Tv Aspect Ratio
Letterbox is used to fit an HD show on an SD screen, and sidebars are used to fit an SD show on an HD screen. Choose which color the TiVo box should use when it adds letterbox or side bars to the picture: gray or black. -
Page 62: Video Output Formats
Video Output Formats). But if your screen is black and you can’t get to the TiVo menus, you can press the RESOLUTION button on the back of the TiVo Roamio Plus/Roamio Pro to change the Video Output format. You can find this button to the right of the protruding round connectors in the middle of your box. - Page 63 TV content. Move to an rating option, and then use LEFT and RIGHT - on the left and right of the arrows circle just below the TiVo button on your remote - to change the rating limit.
- Page 64 3. Use the UP and DOWN arrows - the top and bottom of the arrows circle just below the TiVo button on your remote - to highlight a message, then press SELECT to read it. Use CHANNEL UP/DOWN - the vertical oval button on the right between the arrow circle and the PAUSE circle on your remote - to page through a message if it doesn’t fit on the screen.
- Page 65 The Account & System Information screen provides information about your TiVo box and your TiVo account. On the TiVo Central screen, move to ‘Settings & Messages’ and press SELECT - the round button at the center of the arrows circle on your remote. Then select ‘Account & System Information.’...
- Page 66 • Clear & Delete Everything RESTART THE TIVO BOX Use this screen to shuts down the TiVo box and start it up again. This will not affect recorded shows, OnePass searches, WishList ® searches, or TiVo Suggestions. You may need to restart your TiVo box as a routine troubleshooting step.
- Page 67 Then move to ‘Standby’ and press SELECT. To return to normal mode from Standby, press the TiVo button - at the top of your remote control - or the LIVE TV button - on the right of the TiVo button.
- Page 68 SCREEN READER Your TiVo box can read the text that appears on screen. Turn the screen reader on or off by pressing the A button - the leftmost button in the line of buttons between the PAUSE circle and the number pad on your remote - for two seconds.
- Page 69 LIGHTS ON THE FRONT OF THE DVR You can change the display of the lights on the TiVo box’s front panel (the lights indicate when the TiVo box is receiving power, recording, receiving a transferred show, or downloading shows over the network connection).
- Page 70 Most of the time, you will not need to configure these settings, as they are usually configured automatically when you first set up your TiVo box. However, if necessary, you can use this page to configure how the TiVo box receives an IP address, or you can assign a static IP address and other network information manually.
- Page 71 4. Confirm the default MoCA settings. Note: Use the default settings unless a professional installer instructs you to change them. 5. Congratulations! You’ve joined an existing MoCA network! To learn more about installing and using MoCA, including how to secure your MoCA network, visit tivo.com/ moca.
- Page 72 TV content. Move to an rating option, and then use LEFT and RIGHT - on the left and right of the arrows circle just below the TiVo button on your remote - to change the rating limit.
- Page 73 To use the remote in RF mode, you must first pair the remote with your TiVo box: 1. Press and hold the BACK button - the third button down on the left of the of the TiVo button - and the TiVo button simultaneously for about 3 seconds.
- Page 74 3. Press ENTER. TIVO DVR CONNECTION Use this setting to change which TiVo DVR this box uses as a host. The TiVo Mini will connect to this DVR for streaming shows, recording new shows, and watching live TV. Note: You can also watch recorded shows from other DVRs in your household without changing this setting.
- Page 75 Letterbox is used to fit an HD show on an SD screen, and sidebars are used to fit an SD show on an HD screen. Choose which color the TiVo box should use when it adds letterbox or side bars to the picture: gray or black.
- Page 76 For any given show, the format in which a show is broadcast may or may not match a format that your TV is capable of displaying. The TiVo box receives video signals in any of the four broadcast formats (1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i). If you are using an HDMI ®...
- Page 77 3. Use the UP and DOWN arrows - the top and bottom of the arrows circle just below the TiVo button on your remote - to highlight a message, then press SELECT to read it. Use CHANNEL UP/DOWN - the vertical oval button on the right between the arrow circle and the PAUSE circle on your remote - to page through a message if it doesn’t fit on the screen.
- Page 78 The Account & System Information screen provides information about your TiVo box and your TiVo account. On the TiVo Central screen, move to ‘Settings & Messages’ and press SELECT - the round button at the center of the arrows circle on your remote. Then select ‘Account & System Information.’...
- Page 79 Clear & Delete Everything RESTART THE TIVO BOX Use this screen to shuts down the TiVo box and start it up again. This will not affect recorded shows, OnePass searches, WishList searches, or TiVo Suggestions. You may need to restart your TiVo box as a routine ®...
- Page 80 Then move to ‘Standby’ and press SELECT. To return to normal mode from Standby, press the TiVo button - at the top of your remote control - or the LIVE TV button - on the right of the TiVo button.
- Page 81 4. Use online support. Visit TiVo Customer Support online at tivo.com/support. If you have issues with missing channels, incorrect channels, or other channel lineup issues, visit tivo.com/lineup. 5. Call Customer Support. If you still have questions, contact a TiVo Customer Support agent by calling 1-877- 367-8486 (1-877-FOR-TIVO).
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Page 82: Accessibility Features
ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES ARE ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES AVAILABLE ON MY TIVO BOX? • Yes! Your TiVo box is ready to help visually- and hearing-impaired users get the most out of the TiVo experience. Here’s how: • To turn on the screen reader, press and hold the A button - the left-most button in the line of buttons between the PAUSE circle and the number pad on your remote - or two seconds. - Page 83 TV’s remote to change video sources. If you are having trouble changing the video source, refer to your TV owner’s manual. • If your TiVo box is connected to an A/V receiver, and you are having trouble finding the correct input, try connecting the TiVo box directly to the TV instead.
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Page 84: Completing Guided Setup
DO I NEED A NETWORK CONNECTION FOR GUIDED SETUP? • Yes. To complete Guided Setup, the TiVo box needs to connect to the TiVo service. To do this, the you can use a wired (Ethernet or MoCA) or wireless network connection. As you choose your connection type, remember that a wired connection is recommended if you want to stream or transfer shows to other TiVo boxes and mobile devices. - Page 86 WHAT HAPPENED TO MY SEASON PASS REQUESTS? • If you’ve had a TiVo box for a while, you’ve probably set up Season Pass requests for your favorite series. With the introduction of OnePass search, each existing Season Pass has been turned into a OnePass, with the OnePass options set to include recordings only.
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Page 87: How Does It Work
• This feature is available only on select shows, and only after they are finished recording. We hope to make the feature available for the most popular shows on the most popular channels watched by TiVo subscribers. That means you’ll find SkipMode on many shows that you record between 4:30 p.m. and midnight (or 12:30 a.m. - Page 88 • Review your channel list to make sure all the channels you subscribe to are marked with a check. Compare the channel list to the list of channels in your cable plan. The channel list for the TiVo Mini is on the host DVR.
- Page 89 TiVo box. • If you are trying to use the remote control in RF mode (so that it can control a TiVo box that is not within line- of-sight), make sure the remote is paired with the DVR.
- Page 90 • When your TiVo Mini is connected to a host TiVo DVR, all the shows recorded on the host TiVo DVR and available to watch on your TiVo Mini appear on the My Shows list. If the My Shows list is empty, either you are not connected to a host DVR or the host DVR has no available recordings.
- Page 91 MY TIVO MINI CAN’T FIND A HOST TIVO DVR. • Make sure that the TiVo Mini and the host TiVo DVR are on the same TiVo account, that both boxes are on the same network, that the host TiVo DVR is turned on, and that both the TiVo Mini and the host TiVo DVR have network connections.
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Page 92: Watching Live Tv
I CAN’T FIND MY SHOW IN THE GUIDE, EVEN THOUGH I KNOW IT’S ON. • Occasionally the program information provided by the networks includes errors. We would like to hear of any inaccuracies you discover so that we can work with our providers to correct them. Contact TiVo Customer Support at 1-877-367-8486 (1-877-FOR-TIVO). -
Page 93: Recording Shows
Options. You can do this when you set up a recording. Just move to “Get this show, and then use the RIGHT arrow - on the right of the arrows circle just below the TiVo button on your remote - to move to “Options”... - Page 94 OVERTIME? • If the TiVo service detects that a recording you’re setting up is of a live show (like a sporting event or an awards show) you’ll see a message asking whether you’d like to add more time at the end of the recording, just in case it goes into overtime.
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Page 95: The Tivo Service
WILL MY TIVO BOX WORK WITHOUT THE TIVO SERVICE? • The TiVo box is designed to be used exclusively with the TiVo service. The TiVo service is required for proper operation of the TiVo box. No functionality is represented, warranted, or should be expected without a subscription to the TiVo service. - Page 96 WHAT HAPPENS IF MY TIVO DVR TEMPORARILY LOSES POWER? • In the event of a power outage, any programs scheduled to record during the power outage will not be recorded. If a recording is in progress during a power outage, the recording will resume once power is restored and the DVR restarts.
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Page 97: Audio And Video
• You may be able to re-sync audio and video by pressing the REPLAY button on the remote control. • Press the TiVo button to go to the TiVo Central screen, then press the LIVE TV button to return to live TV. - Page 98 • You may be experiencing a temporary cable outage; check with your cable provider. • Your video cable may have come loose. Make sure all the cable connections on the back of your TiVo box are secure.
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Page 99: Parental Controls
Standby mode and then taking it out of Standby. (Put your TiVo box in Standby mode by selecting ‘Settings & Messages,’ then ‘Standby.’ To return to normal mode from Standby, press either the TiVo button - at the top of your remote control - or the LIVE TV button - on the right of the TiVo button.) - Page 100 As a safety measure, enter press THUMBS DOWN three times, then press ENTER. Note: If you cannot access the TiVo menus, you can restart the TiVo box by unplugging the power cord, waiting 15 seconds, and plugging the power back in.
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Page 101: Safety Instructions
Make sure all your equipment is turned off and the TiVo box is unplugged. Your TiVo box was not designed to support A/V components placed on top of it. Please do not place common A/V components such as VCRs, DVD players or A/V receivers on top of this product. - Page 102 11.Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short the parts, resulting in the risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on this product. 12.Damage Requiring Service —...
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Page 103: Fcc Statement To The User
FCC STATEMENT TO THE USER Relevant safety and compliance information can be found at tivo.com/safety-compliance. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 104 7. USB. For future use. 8. External Storage. For TiVo-verified external hard drive. 9. Power. Connects to power outlet. The TiVo box does not have a power switch; plugging it into the wall socket turns it on CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND FULLY INSERT.
- Page 105 Audio cables (the white and red connectors) to these jacks for analog stereo sound. 8. Resolution. If your screen is black and you can’t get to the TiVo menus, press the Resolution button to cycle through video output formats. See Video output formats for more information.
- Page 106 Ethernet cable. Note that a wired Ethernet or MoCA connection is required for streaming shows. 6. USB. Use one of the two USB ports to connect the four-tuner TiVo Roamio or Roamio OTA to your home network using the TiVo Wireless G Network Adapter. Please note, however, that a wired network connection (Ethernet or MoCA) is required for streaming shows.
- Page 107 4. HDMI®. Connects to a TV, A/V receiver, or home theater system. The HDMI port provides a pure digital connection for high-definition video and digital audio all in one cable. 5. Ethernet. Use this jack to connect the TiVo Mini to your home network using an Ethernet cable. 6. USB. Reserved for future use.
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Page 108: Specifications
• Digital Audio (Optical) (1) TiVo Mini: • HDMI (1) (combined audio/video) • Stereo L/R RCA (1 pair) RF IN TiVo BOLT (all models): Cable/MoCA/Antenna (1) TiVo Roamio Plus/Roamio Pro: Cable/MoCA (1) Four-Tuner TiVo Roamio/Roamio OTA: Cable/Antenna (1) TiVo Mini: Cable (1) EXPANSION PORT TiVo BOLT (all models): •... -
Page 109: Operating Humidity
Four-Tuner TiVo Roamio/Roamio OTA: 14.4” w 7.35” d x 1.83” h TiVo Mini: 6.1” w x 6.1” d x 1.30” h STORAGE All TiVo BOLT and TiVo Roamio models: SATA Hard Drive. NOTE: Actual recording capacity depends on the type of recording. -
Page 110: Legal Info
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