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TiVo Series2 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide ® ™...
  • Page 2 Welcome to TiVo ! ®...
  • Page 3 All rights reserved. Printed in Mexico. TiVo, the TiVo logo and TiVo Central are registered trademarks of TiVo Inc. The Thumbs Down logo and text and the Series2 logo are trademarks of TiVo Inc., 2160 Gold Street, P.O. Box 2160, Alviso, CA 95002-2160.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Using Your DVR with a Cable or Satellite Box ....... .
  • Page 5 Appendix: Back Panel Reference for TiVo Digital Video Recorder ....... .55...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    HAPTER Getting Started Using This Guide Cables and Accessories Connecting the Phone Line Using Your DVR with a Cable or Satellite Box...

  • Page 7: Using This Guide

    TV, it may seem that everything has become more complex. You may have a VCR, a DVD player, and a game system connected to your TV, in addition to your TiVo Video Recorder (DVR). However, one thing has remained the same: you still need to get the sounds and pictures from their source (your antenna, or your cable or satellite service) to your TV.
  • Page 8 What’s next? After connecting your DVR, the last steps are to activate your TiVo service and complete Guided Setup. See the TiVo Viewer’s Guide for help with these steps. p. 12 Setup 1: No cable or satellite box (optional VCR) p.

  • Page 9: Cables And Accessories

    C h a p t e r 1 These are the basics: ® Chan Power Cord Remote Control 25’ Phone Cord Phone Line Splitter Cables and Accessories See page 5 to choose a If you have a DIRECTV video cable: satellite receiver with a 9-pin Data connector, or a Motorola/GI DCT2000...
  • Page 10 Setup 5 on page 22). Extra audio and video cables are available for purchase at www.tivo.com/store, if needed. C a b l e s a n d A c c e s s o r i e s...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Phone Line

    If you don’t have a home network with a shared broadband Internet connection, the DVR must use a standard phone line to connect to the TiVo service. We recommend leaving the phone cord plugged in continuously in order to keep your DVR’s program information up to date.

  • Page 12: Using Your Dvr With A Cable Or Satellite Box

    Your DVR needs to be able to change channels in order to record programs and display live TV. If you are using a cable or satellite box, the DVR sends it signals to change the channel using either an IR (infrared) or a Serial (data) Control cable (If you use antenna or cable without a cable box, the DVR does not need a Control cable to change channels.)

  • Page 13: C Hapter

    Choosing an IR code in Guided Setup: After setting up your DVR, you’ll complete Guided Setup (see the TiVo Viewer’s Guide for more information). During Guided Setup, you’ll be asked to test and select an IR code. Each IR code signals a particular cable or satellite box model to change channels.
  • Page 14 U s i n g Y o u r D V R w i t h a C a b l e o r S a t e l l i t e B o x times with the TiVo remote. If channels change more reliably this way, you may want to make an IR cover.
  • Page 15 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d C h a p t e r 1...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2: Common Setup Examples

    HAPTER Common Setup Examples Setup 1: Antenna or Cable (No Cable Box) & Optional VCR Setup 2: Cable or Satellite Box & Optional VCR...

  • Page 17: Setup 1: Antenna Or Cable (No Cable Box) & Optional Vcr

    • Be sure to refer to the information in Chapter 1 of this guide. • Make sure that all your equipment is turned off and that the DVR is unplugged. The audio/video cables shown here are for example only. For help ®...
  • Page 18 DVR to a home network and use a broadband Internet connection instead of a phone line to connect to the TiVo service. See the TiVo Viewer’s Guide for details. Plug in all power cords. Turn on your TV (and VCR), then tune to channel 3 (or 4, if you set the Channel switch to 4 in step 3 above).

  • Page 19: Setup 2: Cable Or Satellite Box & Optional Vcr

    • Be sure to refer to the information in Chapter 1 of this guide. • Make sure that all your equipment is turned off and that the DVR is unplugged. The audio/video cables shown here are for example only. For help ®...
  • Page 20 DVR to a home network and use a broadband Internet connection instead of a phone line to connect to the TiVo service. See the TiVo Viewer’s Guide for details. Select a channel changing Control cable (see page 7 for help). You can use the Serial Control cable if you have a DIRECTV satellite receiver with a 9-pin data connector, or a Motorola/General Instruments DCT2000 series cable box.
  • Page 21 TV/Video button on your TV’s remote control until you see the Welcome screen. For more help, see page 42. Once you see the Welcome screen, the final steps are to activate the TiVo service and complete Guided Setup (see the TiVo Viewer’s Guide for details).

  • Page 22: Chapter 3: Additional Setup Examples

    HAPTER Additional Setup Examples Setup 3: TV with Only an RF Coaxial Input Setup 4: VCR and TV with Only RF Coaxial Input Setup 5: Watching One Channel While Recording Another Setup 6: Both a Satellite Box and an RF Program Source Setup 7: Both a Cable and a Satellite Box Setup 8: A/V Receiver, DVD Player or Game Console, and VCR 28...

  • Page 23: Setup 3: Tv With Only An Rf Coaxial Input

    This setup example describes using RF Coaxial cables to connect ® your DVR and TV, with or without a cable or satellite box (the diagram includes a cable or satellite box). This is the simplest setup and is probably the easiest way for an A/V novice to start hooking things up.
  • Page 24 DVR to a home network and use a broadband Internet connection instead of a phone line to connect to the TiVo service. See the TiVo Viewer’s Guide for details. Select a channel changing Control cable (see page 7 for help). You can use the Serial Control cable if you have a DIRECTV satellite receiver with a 9-pin data connector, or a Motorola/General Instruments DCT2000 series cable box.

  • Page 25: Setup 4: Vcr And Tv With Only Rf Coaxial Input

    DVR is unplugged. Some TVs have only one input. If you have both a DVR and a VCR, you’ll ® need to connect them in a single chain, as described here. If you don’t have a VCR, see Setup 3 on page 18.
  • Page 26 DVR to a home network and use a broadband Internet connection instead of a phone line to connect to the TiVo service. See the TiVo Viewer’s Guide for details. Select a channel changing Control cable (see page 7 for help). You can use the Serial Control cable if you have a DIRECTV satellite receiver with a 9-pin data connector, or a Motorola/General Instruments DCT2000 series cable box.

  • Page 27: Setup 5: Watching One Channel While Recording Another

    • Be sure to refer to the information in Chapter 1 of this guide. • Make sure that all your equipment is turned off and that the DVR is unplugged. If you use this setup, you’ll need an RF splitter. You can purchase an RF ®...
  • Page 28 DVR to a home network and use a broadband Internet connection instead of a phone line to connect to the TiVo service. See the TiVo Viewer’s Guide for details. Plug in all power cords and turn on your TV. If you see the Welcome screen, you’re ready for the next step, below.

  • Page 29: Setup 6: Both A Satellite Box And An Rf Program Source (Antenna Or Cable)

    Chapter 1 of this guide. • Make sure that all your equipment is turned off and that the DVR is unplugged. A d d i t i o n a l S e t u p E x a m p l e s...
  • Page 30 Input, Source, or TV/Video button on your TV until you see the Welcome screen. For more help, see page 42. Once you see the Welcome screen, the final steps are to activate the TiVo service and complete Guided Setup (see the TiVo Viewer’s Guide for details).

  • Page 31: Setup 7: Both A Cable And A Satellite Box

    A d d i t i o n a l S e t u p E x a m p l e s Setup 7: Both a Cable and a Satellite Box Serial Audio/Video Out RF In RF Out TiVo TCD230040 BQLDT02BTCD2X0 120 V~60Hz 0.75A Television...
  • Page 32 TV until you see the Welcome screen. For more help, see page 42. Once you see the Welcome screen, the final steps are to activate the TiVo service and complete Guided Setup (see the TiVo Viewer’s Guide for details).

  • Page 33: Setup 8: A/V Receiver, Dvd Player Or Game Console, And Vcr

    Chapter 1 of this guide. • Make sure that all your equipment is turned off and that the DVR is unplugged. A d d i t i o n a l S e t u p E x a m p l e s...
  • Page 34 Connect Composite A/V cables from the Audio/Video Output connectors on the DVR to the Audio/Video Input connectors on the VCR. This will allow you to save programs to video tapes; see the TiVo Viewer’s Guide for details. VCR to A/V Receiver Connect Composite A/V cables from the Audio/Video Output connectors on the VCR to the Audio/Video Input connectors on the A/V receiver.
  • Page 35 TV/Video, Source, or Input button on your TV until you see the Welcome screen. For more help, see page 42. Once you see the Welcome screen, the final steps are to activate the TiVo service and complete Guided Setup (see the TiVo Viewer’s Guide for details).

  • Page 36: Chapter 4: Setting Up The Remote Control

    HAPTER Setting Up the Remote Control Introduction Setting the TV Power, Volume, and TV Input Buttons Setting the DVR Switch Resetting the Programmable Buttons...

  • Page 37: Introduction

    Using the Remote with a TV and A/V Stereo System The TiVo remote will already work with your DVR. You can also set it up to control your TV and A/V stereo system (sometimes called an A/V receiver). For example: •...

  • Page 38: Setting The Tv Power, Volume, And Tv Input Buttons

    TV Power, Volume, and TV Input Buttons 1. Go to the Remote Control Setup screen. Press the TiVo buttonto go to TiVo Central. Select Messages & Setup, then Settings, then TiVo DVR Setup, then Remote Control Setup. Choose which device/functions you want to control:...
  • Page 39 If none of the codes listed allows you to control your device, a code search may detect the correct code. Performing a code search can take up to 20 minutes. 1. Prepare the remote control. Point the remote away from your DVR and cover the front end with your hand.
  • Page 40 Unfortunately, due to the great variety of TVs and A/V stereo systems, some makes and models are not compatible with your DVR’s remote control. If you reach the end of the available codes without finding a code that works with your device, you will need to use your TV or A/V stereo system’s remote to turn it on and off, and control...

  • Page 41: Setting The Dvr Switch

    DVR #2). You can use a dark piece of cloth or a magazine—or anything else thick and opaque. This prevents DVR #2 from receiving signals. Point the remote control at the other DVR (DVR #1) and go to TiVo Central by pressing the TiVo button. Select Messages & Setup, then System Information. Press the DOWN arrow until you see the item “Remote Address.”...
  • Page 42 5. Assign side 2 on the DVR SWITCH to DVR #2. Move the DVR SWITCH to 2. Repeat steps 2 and 3, above. Assign the number “2” to DVR #2, then press the TiVo button and go to TiVo Central.

  • Page 43: Resetting The Programmable Buttons

    1. Prepare the remote control. Point the remote away from your DVR and cover the front end with your hand. Press and hold the TV PWR button and TiVo button simultaneously until the red light at the end of the remote control comes on, remains steady, then stays on when you release the buttons.

  • Page 44: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    HAPTER Troubleshooting Customer Support Troubleshooting...

  • Page 45: Customer Support

    C h a p t e r 5 Customer Support TiVo is dedicated to providing you with quality support and customer service. When you have a question: 1. Use this chapter. 2. Use the troubleshooting in the TiVo Viewer’s Guide. It contains troubleshooting on...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    • After you complete Guided Setup, you can connect your DVR to a home network and use a broadband Internet connection instead of a phone line to connect to the TiVo service. See the TiVo Viewer’s Guide for details. •...
  • Page 47 (and VCR, if the DVR’s signal passes through the VCR) is tuned to the same channel (3 or 4) that you selected on the back of your DVR. You may also need to press the Input, Source, or TV/Video button on your TV’s remote to change the input (i.e., the video signal your TV is displaying).
  • Page 48 You can also program it to control volume and mute on an A/V receiver or stereo. For more information, see Chapter 4. • Be sure that you are using the DVR’s remote and that you hold it so that the TiVo button points toward the DVR. •...
  • Page 49 (i.e., the video signal your TV is displaying). If you have cable without a cable box: • Be sure that you are using the DVR’s remote and that you hold it so that the TiVo button points toward the DVR. •...
  • Page 50 You may consider optimizing the IR Control connection as described on page 9. • Press the TiVo button to go to TiVo Central, then select Messages & Setup, then Cable/Satellite Box, then Control Cable Setup. Verify the IR code you chose during Guided Setup.
  • Page 51 To change this option: First, unplug the power cord for the satellite box and plug it back in. Next, go to TiVo Central, then Message & Setup, then Settings, then TiVo DVR Setup, then Cable/Satellite Box, then Satellite Channel Changing and select “Satellite Box.”...

  • Page 52: Chapter 6: Warranty And Specifications

    HAPTER Warranty and Specifications...

  • Page 53: Tivo Dvr Limited Warranty

    1 year from the date of purchase, your DVR will be replaced with a repaired, renewed, or comparable product (whichever is deemed necessary by TiVo) if it becomes defective or inoperative. You will be responsible for all labor and shipping costs (except for applicable taxes, if any).
  • Page 54 This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state to state (or jurisdiction to jurisdiction). TIVO'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN DVRS IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

  • Page 55: Fcc Information

    (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. If your TiVo DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required.

  • Page 56: Other Important Information

    TELEPHONE LINE INTERRUPTION Periodically, the TiVo Digital Video Recorder dials in to the TiVo service via your telephone line. If you pick up your telephone during the time information is being transferred, you will hear static noise. If you would like to use your telephone while the information is being transferred, you can hang up, wait about 45 seconds, and pick up your telephone again.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    C h a p t e r 6 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF ® PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND FULLY INSERT. Actual recording capacity depends on signal quality and the type of ® programming being recorded. W a r r a n t y a n d S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Specifications Video In:...

  • Page 58: Safety Instructions

    S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s Safety Instructions This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions of which you should be particularly aware.
  • Page 59 C h a p t e r 6 12. Damage Requiring Service—The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: THE POWER SUPPLY CORD OR PLUG IS DAMAGED OR FRAYED LIQUID HAS SPILLED INTO THE PRODUCT THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO RAIN OR WATER THE PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY WHEN YOU FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DISCUSSED IN THE NSTALLATION...

  • Page 60: Appendix: Back Panel Reference For Tivo Digital Video Recorder

    PPENDIX Back Panel Reference for TiVo Digital Video Recorder...

  • Page 61: Back Panel Reference

    Back Panel Reference This section provides general information about the connections on the back panel of the TiVo Digital Video Recorder. B a c k P a n e l R e f e r e n c e 9 11 12 14...
  • Page 62 1 - AC ~ In: (Connects to A/C power.) The DVR does not use a separate on and off switch; plugging it into the wall socket switches it on. 2 - Phone Line: (Connects to phone line.) The DVR uses the phone line to get program listings and to communicate with the TiVo Service.
  • Page 63 Composite A/V cable set. An S-video cable is not provided. 12 - Ch 3/4 Switch: If you use RF Coaxial cable to connect the DVR to your TV, you need to set this switch. Check which channel the TV is set to when it receives cable TV.

  • Page 64: Index

    Index...
  • Page 65 34 Composite A/V cables, when to choose 5 Composite Video Input connectors 58 Composite Video Output connectors 57 connection to the TiVo service 41 Digital Video Recorder (DVR) back panel reference 56–58 controlling more than one 36...
  • Page 66 6 phone line analog 6 connecting 6 connecting the 6 connecting to the TiVo service 41 digital PBX 6 not convenient to leave plugged in 6 what if cable box uses, too 6 why DVR must be connected to 41...
  • Page 67 14 adding to cable without a box 12 including in setup with A/V receiver 28 including when TV only has RF input 20 VOLUME button, programming 33 warranty 48–49 weight, supporting of on DVR 3 I n d e x...
  • Page 68 We are dedicated to providing you with quality support and customer service. If you have questions or difficulties, we would like to hear from you. Troubleshooting Check the Troubleshooting section of this document and of the TiVo Viewer’s Guide that came with your TiVo Digital Video Recorder. Online Customer Support Check the TiVo website at www.tivo.com/support , where you’ll find installation self-help, answers to...

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