Device Settings - TiVo Premiere 4 Viewer's Manual

Device settings

From the TiVo Central screen, select 'Settings & Messages,' then 'Settings,' then 'Remote,
CableCARD, & Devices.'
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CableCARD Decoder
This screen is typically used only during CableCARD installation.
A CableCARD decoder receives encrypted digital cable programming and decodes it for display
on your TV without the need for a cable box. The CableCARD decoder plugs into the
CableCARD slot on the back of the TiVo Premiere 4/XL4.
A CableCARD decoder is available only from your cable company and additional fees may
apply from your cable company. It replaces your digital cable box, and allows you to receive the
same programming channels in your subscription. To watch and record digital cable
programming, you must install one Multi-Stream CableCARD decoder (M-CARD). This one
card will let you watch and record multiple shows at once.
External storage
Use this screen when you want to add or remove a TiVo-verified external storage device. Visit
tivo.com/expand for more information on external storage solutions.
Network remote control
You can integrate your TiVo Premiere 4/XL4, 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 remote control protocol. This setting will be
enabled by your home entertainment or automation installer.
Settings
Note: The TiVo Premiere 4/XL4 is intended for
use with digital cable systems only and does
not work with external cable boxes, analog
cable, or over-the-air antennas. A CableCARD
decoder is required to receive cable
programming.
Most of the largest cable providers have "digital
simulcast," which means they rebroadcast all
of their analog channel programming on digital
channels as well. This means that all or most
programs available on analog channels are also
available on digital channels when a CableCARD
is inserted. Therefore, if your provider has
"digital simulcast" and rebroadcasts all of its
programming in digital, you will not miss any of
your cable channel programming with a TiVo
Premiere 4/XL4.
Note that certain advanced and interactive
digital cable services such as video-on-
demand, a cable operator's enhanced program
guide, and data-enhanced television services
may require the use of a set-top box. For more
information call your local cable operator.
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