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STEP 2
Recorder
®
AC IN
VCR
Television
Tips and Alternatives
•
This setup shows Composite A/V cables
or a/v receiver has other audio and video connections, you
might prefer to use S-video, Component Video, or Digital Audio
cables (not supplied). See the Installation Guide for details.
•
Want to watch one channel while recording another? See the
Installation Guide for details.
•
Remember to connect the OUT connector
of one device to the IN connector of the next.
•
After you complete Guided Setup, you'll be able to connect
your Recorder to a home network and use a shared broadband
Internet connection instead of a phone line to make connections
to the TiVo service. See Chapter 8, "Connecting to a Home
Network," in the User's Guide.
6
Add a VCR (Optional)
First complete Step 1, Option A or B
INPUT
R
L
VIDEO
Antenna
In
. If your TV
OUT
IN
Before you begin: This diagram shows VCR
connections only (highlighted in red). You
must first complete Option A (page 3) or
Option B (pages 4 & 5) before connecting a
VCR.
Connect Recorder to VCR
Connect a Composite A/V cable from the
Output 2 connector on the Recorder to the
Input connector on the VCR. This will allow
you to copy recorded programs to video
tapes.
Connect VCR to Recorder
Connect another Composite A/V cable from
the Output connector on the VCR to the
Input 2 connector on the Recorder. This will
allow you to transfer recordings from video
tapes to the Recorder (so you can turn your
video tapes into DVDs).
Important:
You must use Input 2 on the
Recorder to make recordings from a VCR or
a video camera. See Chapter 3, "Playing
and Recording Programs," in the User's
Guide for more information.
Connect VCR to TV (optional)
To watch video tapes on your VCR, connect
an RF Coaxial cable from the RF Out
connector on the VCR to the Antenna In
connector on the TV. Press the Input,
Source, or TV/Video button on your TV until
you see channel numbers displayed. Then
use the buttons on the front of your TV to go
to channel 3 or 4.
Tune TV (if necessary) to see the
Welcome screen
Press the Input, Source, or TV/Video button
on your TV until the Welcome screen is
displayed. Now you're ready to begin
Guided Setup.
Now go to page 7
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