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Page 1 (or a list), press the CHAN UP/DOWN button to jump an entire page at a time. Page Down CHAN UP/DOWN Chan Arrow ® Discover and enjoy the TiVo Service Button ® Learn more about your TiVo Digital Video Recorder...
Page 2 Settings, then Remote Control. Follow the Forward easy on-screen instructions. Press GUIDE to see the TiVo program guide, then press INFO (while the guide Slow is visible) to see Guide Options and change the way channels display, or See Chapter 5 of this guide for more on Instant Replay show only a certain types of programs.
Page 3 Welcome ®...
Page 4 © 2007 TiVo Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. TiVo, the TiVo logo, TiVo Central, TiVolution, the Jump logo, the Instant Reply logo, the Thumbs Up logo, the Thumbs Down logo,...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Managing Recordings with the To Do List ... . . 27 and the TiVo Service ......67 Chapter 3: Watching Programs.
Page 6: Using This Guide
1-877-367-8486. with information about the program and actions you can take. 2. Connect your TiVo DVR. If the TiVo service is the brains, the Service updates. From time to time, your DVR may receive TiVo DVR is the body. Use the Start Here poster to connect the...
Page 7: Chapter 1: The Basics In 5 Short Tours
The Basics in 5 Short Tours Tour One: Playing with Live TV Tour Two: Recording Programs Tour Three: Your List of Recordings Tour Four: Finding Great Entertainment Tour Five: Beyond the TiVo Box More Cool Things You Can Do ®...
Page 8: Tour One: Playing With Live Tv
When you’re watching a program as it’s broadcast, you’re watching live TV. In this tour, we’ll videos on the Now Playing List take a look at how you can control live TV. So turn on your TV and grab your TiVo remote! corresponding to the Tours in this Press the LIVE TV button to go to live TV from any screen.
Page 9: Changing Channels
• To jump back to the previous channel, press ENTER/LAST. • To move one channel at a time, press CHAN UP/DOWN on the TiVo remote. Chan The channel banner includes the • Tired of channel surfing? Press GUIDE to display the program guide. Move the highlight to program’s title, description, ratings,...
Page 10: Tour Two: Recording Programs
A Season Pass recording automatically records every episode of the series that airs on the selected channel—even if the time slot changes! Search by Title Know the title of a program you want to record? Finding it is easy. Grab your TiVo remote! 1. Press the TiVo button to see the TiVo Central ®...
Page 11 The Basics in 5 Short Tours 6. Press RIGHT arrow until you move off the grid of letters to the list of programs. Press the UP or DOWN arrow to highlight “Simpsons, The” and press SELECT. A program information screen appears. You can use this screen to record the episode, view upcoming episodes, or get a Season Pass recording.
Page 12: Tour Three: Your List Of Recordings
No more searching through unlabeled videotapes! while it’s still being recorded! 1. To go to the Now Playing list, press the TiVo button twice, or select Now Playing List from the TiVo Central ®...
Page 13 When you return to Now Playing, programs are listed by the date they were recorded, with the most recent at the top and the oldest at the bottom. TiVo Suggestions always appear at From the Now Playing List, press 1 the bottom of the list.
Page 14: Tour Four: Finding Great Entertainment
The Basics in 5 Short Tours Tour Four: Finding Great Entertainment The TiVo service makes it easy for you to find what you want to watch by responding to your interests and collecting the best the television networks have to offer.
Page 15 The Basics in 5 Short Tours TiVo Suggestions uses these ratings to create a list of programs you might like. The more shows Any time you choose to record a you rate over time, the better TiVo Suggestions will get at finding the right programs for you.
Page 16: Tour Five: Beyond The Tivo Box
• Digital Music & Photos. Watch slideshows of your digital photos on your big screen TV, and listen to playlists of your MP3s on your stereo system—and control it all with your TiVo DVR remote. • Home Network Applications. Access other applications inside and outside your home network (broadband Internet connection required).
Page 17 DVR and your computer or laptop, and watch TiVo recordings on your computer. TiVo Desktop is free, and you can download it from www.tivo.com/desktop. It’s a good idea to download a copy of TiVo Desktop for each computer connected to your home network.
Page 18: More Cool Things You Can Do
TV, don’t you want to put your TV’s remote in storage? You probably can. See the inside front cover of this guide for instructions on programming your TiVo remote to control the power, volume, and input selection on your TV.
Page 19: Chapter 2: Pick Programs To Record
Pick Programs to Record Finding Programs to Record Finding Programs Using a WishList Search Season Pass and Repeating Recordings Setting Recording Options Managing Recordings with the To Do List ®...
Page 20: Finding Programs To Record
Finding Programs to Record The TiVo service makes it easy to find programs you know you like, and to find new programs you might not even know about. You can search for programs by title, by channel, by time, or search for keywords, actors or directors.
Page 21 Using the Guide to Find Programs The program guide displays up to two weeks of TV programming at the touch of a button—just press the GUIDE button on your TiVo remote. Use the guide to find programs and set up recordings quickly.
Page 22: Search By Title
Keep selecting letters until you see your program. Other buttons on the TiVo remote have special functions on the grid. The CLEAR button erases everything; BACK erases one letter at a time; FORWARD inserts a space.
Page 23 Pick Programs to Record 3. Press SELECT to see the list of programs without leaving the time selector, or press RIGHT arrow to see the list of programs and move to the list. 4. When you find a program you want to record, highlight it and press SELECT. Browse by Channel.
Page 24 TiVo service, it checks TiVo Central ® 2. On the Welcome page of TiVo Central Online, select the name of the DVR for which you Online and schedules any recording requests want to schedule recordings. you’ve made.
Page 25: Finding Programs Using A Wishlist Search
Comedy. You could then occasionally browse a list of all comedy movies airing in the next two weeks. The list is updated each time your DVR connects to the TiVo service. You could search for something more specific by creating an Actor WishList search for Sean Connery, and then include the category Movies, and subcategory Action.
Page 26 • Keyword or Title. For a Keyword WishList search, the TiVo service checks for your must use a comma (available in the grid keywords in the program or episode title, description, actor, director, year, and category information.
Page 27 Pick Programs to Record Tips for Entering Keywords • Use quotation marks to specify an exact phrase in a Keyword or Title WishList search (to enter quotation marks, press PAUSE . For example, the keyword PAUL SIMON might turn up a documentary about Simon Bolivar with a director named Paul. Use “PAUL SIMON”...
Page 28 Pick Programs to Record Browsing WishList Search Results Select View All Upcoming WishList Programs to display a list of up to 10 upcoming programs from each of your WishList searches—up to 200 programs total (so it may take a while to As you browse the upcoming display).
Page 29: Season Pass Tm And Repeating Recordings
Pick Programs to Record Season Pass and Repeating Recordings With your TiVo DVR, you can set up three types of recordings to repeat automatically: Season Pass Recording. Records every episode of a series that airs on a certain channel— even if the day or time changes! Just select a program from the guide or a list of search results and choose Get a Season Pass.
Page 30 Julia Roberts. What if a Julia Roberts movie happens to air at the same time as ER? The TiVo service uses the Season Pass Manager to decide which program to record. If the Julia Roberts WishList has a higher priority than the ER Season Pass, the Julia Roberts movie will be recorded, and ER will not.
Page 31: Setting Recording Options
Pick Programs to Record Setting Recording Options Recording options let you customize each recording, so you always get the results you want. You can set recording options when you first schedule a recording, or by selecting a program title from the To Do List or the Season Pass Manager. To view or change recording options: 1.
Page 32 Pick Programs to Record Scheduling for Overtime Two extra recording options are known as the Overtime Scheduler ® feature. This is especially helpful for sports fans, but it’s also useful for award shows, live events, or if the network tends to broadcast your favorite program a little off its scheduled start time.
Page 33: Managing Recordings With The To Do List
Viewing the To Do List View the To Do list by pressing the TiVo button to go to TiVo Central, then select Pick Programs to Record, then To Do List. You’ll see a list of all programs scheduled to record in the next two weeks or so.
Page 34 Pick Programs to Record...
Page 35: Chapter 3: Watching Programs
Watching Programs The Status Bar The Channel Banner The Program Guide Saving Programs to Other Devices ®...
Page 36: The Status Bar
Watching Programs The Status Bar Press the CLEAR button to hide the status bar, the program guide, the When you press PLAY, PAUSE, FORWARD, or BACK, the status bar appears at the bottom of ® the screen. In live TV, the status bar represents one hour and the white tick marks are 15 channel banner, and anything else that is minutes apart.
Page 37: The Channel Banner
If they are on, the icon is locked and bright. If they CLEAR to hide it. are temporarily off, the icon is unlocked and bright. Messages. If the envelope icon is bright, you have new messages from the TiVo service. Select the icon to go to the Messages list.
Page 38: The Program Guide
Watching Programs The Program Guide The TiVo ® DVR’s program guide lets you see what’s on, change channels, schedule recordings, and more—all while you’re watching live TV. Choosing a Program to Watch or Record 1. Press the GUIDE button to display the program guide.
Page 39 Day and Time. See what’s on at a particular day and time. Style. Choose between the TiVo Live Guide and Grid Guide styles, shown on the next page. Filtering. A filter excludes some programs from the guide, so you can easily find the shows you want.
Page 40: Grid Guide
Watching Programs TiVo Live Guide Title, date, time the program airs, and rating Program description Day and time Selected channel Channel list and category filter Guide options (Press ENTER to set) currently in use Programs during Upcoming programs on this time period...
Page 41: Saving Programs To Other Devices
Now Playing. Select a connected DVR or computer to view a list of titles available for transfer. Or, from your computer, start TiVo Desktop and select a connected DVR to transfer programs. See Chapter 4 for more.
Page 42 VCR. When the program is over, stop your VCR. You can cancel saving to VCR by pressing the LIVE TV or TiVo button on your remote. A videotape icon appears as a warning. Press the same button again and a confirmation screen appears giving you the option to resume saving at a later time, or cancel saving to VCR.
Page 43: Chapter 4: Tivo Desktop & Home Media Features
TiVo Desktop & Home Media Features Connecting Your TiVo DVR to a Home Network TiVoToGo Transfers Music & Photos Multi-Room Viewing ®...
Page 44: Connecting Your Tivo Dvr To A Home Network
2. Connect the adapter to one of the TiVo DVR’s USB ports as shown on the Start Here poster. 3. The next time you press the TiVo button, you should see a message informing you that the DVR has detected a network adapter.
Page 45: Tivotogo Tm Transfers
Or an auto repair Your Media Access Key is tied to your TiVo service account, and you’ll be prompted to enter it program in the garage. With TiVoToGo, the when you install TiVo Desktop on your computer. To find your Media Access Key: possibilities are as wide as your imagination.
Page 46 TiVo Desktop & Home Media Features 5. On the DVR, connect to the TiVo service to retrieve the new settings. To do this, go to TiVo Central and select Messages & Settings, then Settings, then Phone & Network, then Connect to the TiVo Service Now.
Page 47: Music & Photos
File Types TiVo Desktop plays music in the MP3 format, and supports playlists in the following formats used by common music players: M3U, PLS, ASX, and B4S. On a Mac, TiVo Desktop works with music organized by iTunes 3.0 or later.
Page 48 “My Photos on My Computer.” copied to your DVR, so they don’t When you select this, you’ll see a list of the photos you published with TiVo Desktop. Select the consume space used by your recordings. photos you want to view and press the PLAY button. In a few seconds, the photos start to appear on your television screen.
Page 49: Multi-Room Viewing
DVRs and computers connected to your home network. To use Multi-Room Viewing, each DVR in your home network must: • Be on the same TiVo service account. (The TiVo service subscription for each DVR must be owned by the same person.) •...
Page 50 TiVo Desktop & Home Media Features...
Page 51: Chapter 5: Settings
Settings Audio Settings Channel Settings Display Settings Parental Controls Recording Settings Video Settings Phone & Network Settings Messages Account & System Information Restart or Reset System ®...
Page 52: Audio Settings
Settings Audio Settings From TiVo Central ® , select Messages & Settings, then Settings, then Audio. • Sound Effects Volume. Change the volume or turn off the DVR’s sound effects (the tones played when you press buttons on the remote control). The default is Medium.
Page 53: Channel Settings
If there is a change to your cable or From TiVo Central ® , select Messages & Settings, then Settings, then Channels. satellite subscription package, a TiVo ® Channel List message will inform you. Use Channel This is the list of channels provided by your TV programming source (cable or satellite). The...
Page 54 Settings Channel Changing This selection appears only if you have a cable or satellite box. Select Channel Changing if: • the DVR is having trouble changing channels on your cable or satellite box, or • you receive a new cable or satellite box. Follow the on-screen instructions to repeat the parts of Guided Setup dealing with channel changing.
Page 55: Display Settings
You can choose to turn off these lights. • Night Light. You can choose the brightness setting of the glow behind the TiVo ® logo, or turn it off entirely.
Page 56: Parental Controls
® Use Parental Controls to set limits on movie and television ratings, to lock specific channels, Controls, indicated by the padlock icon. and to prevent viewing of recorded programs that violate Parental Controls. From TiVo Central ® , select Messages & Settings, then Settings, then Parental Controls.
Page 57 Settings • Auto Re-lock. When Parental Controls are temporarily turned off, they re-lock automatically after four hours of no remote control activity. Parental Controls won’t re-lock in the middle of a show. Use this setting to disable Auto Re-lock. Rating Settings for TV and Movies Movies originally meant for release to theaters have a different rating system from programs made for TV.
Page 58: Recording Settings
Settings Recording Settings From TiVo Central ® , select Messages & Settings, then Settings, then Recording. Recording Quality Use this screen to set your DVR’s default recording quality. You can override the default when scheduling a new recording. See “Setting Recording Options” on page 25. There are four levels One hour of Best Quality equals about of recording quality: Best, High, Medium, and Basic.
Page 59: Tivo Suggestions
Settings TiVo Suggestions Use this screen to turn automatic recording of TiVo Suggestions on or off. When automatic recording is on (the default), TiVo Suggestions may be recorded if there’s available space. Remember, recordings you schedule will never be deleted to make room for suggestions. Also, if space is needed for your recordings, suggestions are the first programs to be deleted.
Page 60: Remote Control Settings
Programmable Buttons TiVo remote control. Some buttons on the TiVo remote are programmable; see the inside front cover of this guide for details. To program the buttons: If none of the listed codes works with your 1.
Page 61 DVR #2). Use a dark piece of cloth or a magazine—or anything else thick and opaque. This prevents DVR #2 from receiving signals. 2. Point the remote control at the other DVR (DVR #1) and press the TiVo button. From TiVo Central, select Messages & Settings, then Account & System Information, then System Information.
Page 62 1. Move the DVR SWITCH to 1. This prevents you from becoming 2. Press and hold the PAUSE and TiVo buttons simultaneously for about three seconds, until accidentally “locked out” of controlling the red light at the end of the remote control comes on and remains steady.
Page 63: Video Settings
Settings Video Settings From TiVo Central ® , select Messages & Settings, then Settings, then Video. If you change your TV programming • TV Aspect Ratio. Aspect ratio refers to the proportions of your TV screen. A standard TV source, for example, by changing screen ratio is 4:3.
Page 64: Phone & Network Settings
Connect to the TiVo service now. Normally, you don’t need to select this option—the DVR connection time may be longer. connects to the TiVo service automatically every other day or so (or every few hours if it connects via broadband Internet). After you start the connection, the status of the connection The Phone &...
Page 65: Phone Settings
2. Use the number keypad on the remote to set the area code, then press SELECT. If you are responsible for any telephone charges. change area codes, the TiVo DVR will make a brief connection to get a list of dial-in numbers for that area code.
Page 66 (on your computer or other device), that call may be disrupted if the have a low-voltage phone system that the DVR attempts to call the TiVo service. If you have a standard dial tone, and Availability DVR cannot detect. In this case, it’s best to Detection is off, make sure Dial Tone Detection is on.
Page 67: Network Settings
Settings Network Settings Network Settings is different depending on the type of home network your TiVo DVR is connected to: Wired (Ethernet) or Wireless. For the more information about connecting your DVR to a home network and using Home Media Features, download the Home Media Features Guide at www.tivo.com/guides.
Page 68 Settings Network Password Format. Choose a format or select My Network Doesn’t Have a Password. • Hexadecimal (preferred). Enter a hexadecimal password using the onscreen grid and the arrow buttons on the remote. It doesn’t matter if a letter is uppercase or lowercase. Some hexadecimal passwords contain only numbers.
Page 69: Messages
Settings Messages From time to time, you may receive messages from the TiVo service or internal alerts from your DVR. Messages may alert you to new TiVo service features, important TV schedule changes, channel lineup changes, or other information. When you receive a new message: •...
Page 70: Account & System Information
• Media Access Key. TiVo DVRs in your home network share a Media Access Key. Your Media Access Key keeps TiVo recordings secure, and prevents them from being played or transferred outside your home network. Your Media Access Key is tied to your TiVo service account, and you’ll be prompted to enter it when you install TiVo Desktop on your...
Page 71: Restart Or Reset System
Selecting any of these options displays a warning. To continue, press THUMBS DOWN three times, then ENTER. • Restart the TiVo DVR. Shuts down the DVR and starts it up again. This will not affect recorded programs, Season Pass recordings, WishList ®...
Page 72: Standby
You can put your DVR in Standby mode by selecting Standby from Messages & Settings. To If you used only coaxial cables to return to normal mode from Standby, press the TiVo button or LIVE TV button. connect your TV programming ®...
Page 73: Chapter 6: Copy Protection, Privacy, And The Tivo Service
Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service Copy Protection and the TiVo Service TiVo Privacy Policy TiVo Service Agreement GNU General Public License Other Licensing Information ®...
Page 74: Copy Protection And The Tivo Service
The rest of this chapter provides the full text of the TiVo Privacy Policy and Service Agreement. These documents include more detailed information about copyrighted content accessed through the TiVo service (see section 5 of the TiVo Service Agreement on page 81).
Page 75: Tivo Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy. information about viewing choices made while using your TiVo DVR, This Privacy Policy applies to your use of the TiVo service (also known as BUT THAT DOES NOT IDENTIFY YOU AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR the TiVo Plus service) and/or the TiVo Basic service, as the case may be.
Page 76 Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service advanced features, however, may require you to change your privacy TiVo DVR to select programs you want it to record and, if you are TiVo preferences. Plus service user, to suggest programs you might enjoy.
Page 77 TiVo DVR is receiving the TiVo Basic service, you are not required you. If you use the TiVo Plus service, you may request that TiVo block to provide TiVo with any Contact Information from that TiVo DVR the collection of Anonymous Viewing Information from your TiVo DVR.
Page 78 Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service to take advantage of such an offer or engage in a transaction, TiVo will We use your Account Information to establish 2.1 Account Information. collect and communicate your relevant Contact Information and your...
Page 79 TiVo Basic service to receive the TiVo Plus service, The collection of Personally Identifiable Viewing Information is and it is the only TiVo DVR on your account receiving the TiVo Plus necessary for the use of certain advanced TiVo features. You will be...
Page 80 User Information of current TiVo service users, and to your User Information will not be disclosed to Third Parties. For perform other work that we may need to outsource. If you are a TiVo example, we may be legally obligated to disclose User Information to...
Page 81 Basic service. Personally Identifiable Viewing Information from your TiVo DVR. If you are a TiVo Plus customer and you would like to change your 5 Comment Regarding Children. privacy preferences, you may (a) send TiVo a signed written request at...
Page 82 Privacy Policy will apply to the User Information need for such access, including servicing your account, informing you of you provide to us in those instances. If you use the TiVo web site to access service news and special TiVo offers, or aggregating Account Information...
Page 83: Tivo Service Agreement
TiVo Customer Service at 1-877- Welcome to TiVo and the TiVo service! This agreement explains the terms 367-8486 for a copy of the current TiVo service agreement. If you are and conditions that will apply to your use of the TiVo service, and dissatisfied with any changes to this Agreement, you may cancel your constitutes a legally binding agreement between you and TiVo Inc.
Page 84 TiVo DVR with the Series2™ or Series3™ networking; and has an active subscription to the TiVo service. Some logo or otherwise with a USB port on the rear panel of the TiVo DVR network-enabled TiVo service features require installation of the then- (collectively, "TiVo Series2 DVRs") using the Internet.
Page 85 192.168.1.x. Any TiVo DVR that resides on a different network, such include a firewall meant to protect your home network. as a TiVo DVR with an IP address of 192.168.2.5, is not permitted to Some third-party PC-based applications may also enable access to PC- participate in Multi-Room Viewing.
Page 86 3.3.3 TiVoToGo Feature. programs stored on your home computer. If you do not want minors to to transfer a copy of a program that you have recorded on a TiVo DVR view particular programs on a Personal Viewing Device, do not transfer to one or more home computers or other portable viewing devices them using the TiVoToGo feature.
Page 87 TiVo DVR. Additionally, the distributed, performed publicly or displayed publicly without the level of service TiVo provides may not be the same on each TiVo DVR; written permission of the third party that supplied it, except to the extent a given TiVo DVR may support different features and functionality, and allowed under the "fair use"...
Page 88 Your subscription fee will cover the TiVo over a broadband connection. Firewall protection is strongly advised for service received via a TiVo DVR authorized by TiVo to enable the TiVo any broadband Internet connections to protect your TiVo DVR from service.
Page 89 The TiVo service is advertiser 12 Advertising and Promotions. and your right to use the TiVo service, at any time and for any reason or supported. The hard disk drive of your TiVo DVR contains reserved no reason, by contacting TiVo Customer Support at 1-877-367-8486.
Page 90 Agreement, if must agree prior to installation. you misuse the TiVo service, and/or if you alter your TiVo DVR or use Certain components of the software for the 16 Open Source Software.
Page 91 Additionally, this ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE provision is not intended to limit TiVo's liability in the event of TiVo's FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT willful or intentional misconduct.
Page 92 TiVo service and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous written or oral statements by TiVo or its representatives or resellers. TiVo's failure to enforce any of the terms of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver or relinquishment of TiVo's right to do so at any time.
Page 93: Gnu General Public License
Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service GNU General Public License Version 2, June 1991 make sure that they, too, receive or can get the source code. And you must Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. show them these terms so they know their rights.
Page 94 Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service translation is included without limitation in the term “modification”.) Each saying that you provide a warranty) and that users may redistribute the licensee is addressed as “you”. program under these conditions, and telling the user how to view a copy of this License.
Page 95 Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service performing source distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the 5. You are not required to accept this License, since you have not signed it. corresponding source code, to be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 However, nothing else grants you permission to modify or distribute the and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange;...
Page 96 Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service distribution system, which is implemented by public license practices. exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of Many people have made generous contributions to the wide range of...
Page 97 Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service of warranty; and each file should have at least the “copyright” line and a You should also get your employer (if you work as a programmer) or your pointer to where the full notice is found.
Page 98: Other Licensing Information
United States Patents: 4,706,121. you can hang up, wait about 45 seconds, and pick up your telephone again. DOLBY LABORATORIES The TiVo Digital Video Recorder will disconnect, and allow you to place ® The TiVo Digital Video Recorder contains one or more programs your call.
Page 99: Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Customer Support Troubleshooting Index ®...
Page 100 The TiVo Service ....... 98 with the TiVo service.
Page 101 VCR on or off. If your VCR has multiple inputs, you may need what shows you—as an individual or household—have watched to select the correct input on the VCR as well. or recorded. See the TiVo Privacy Policy on page 69 for more.
Page 102 In order to record programs, the TiVo DVR needs to be able to Home Control cables are sold separately change channels on your cable or satellite box. The DVR sends at www.tivo.com/store.
Page 103 What if I don’t see video during Guided Setup? reception via antenna. • One part of Guided Setup tests the video connection from your cable or satellite box to the TiVo DVR. If you don’t see video in...
Page 104 The TiVo service may also provide you with new Showcases, access to online content, and How is information from the TiVo service delivered to periodic service updates.
Page 105 Verify that the Serial Control cable is plugged into the data • Be sure that you are using the TiVo remote and that you hold it connector on the cable or satellite box and into the Control Out/ so the TiVo button points toward the DVR.
Page 106 1. Cover the area around the IR emitters and the cable or satellite • Press the TiVo button to go to TiVo Central, then select box’s IR window with a piece of fabric like black flannel. You Messages & Settings, then Settings, then Channels, then could create a cover using cardboard or aluminum foil instead.
Page 107 • Have you changed your satellite or cable provider, or changed your subscription package? If you have, go to TiVo Central and select Messages & Settings, then Settings, then Channels, then Channel List. Press ENTER to change your channel lineup.
Page 108 You can also program it to control volume and mute change the input. If you are passing the signal through your on an A/V receiver or stereo. From TiVo Central, select VCR, you may need to select the correct input on the VCR as Messages &...
Page 109 With the TiVo service, you always have the final say over what gets recorded and how long it is kept. •...
Page 110 Troubleshooting Questions About Watching Live TV Can I watch a program while it is being recorded? I can’t find my program in the guide, even though I know it’s on. • Yes, you can watch a program as it is being recorded; you can even start watching from the beginning while the rest of the •...
Page 111 • You can sometimes resolve recording conflicts by changing the will not be available to record a program you request, the TiVo Stop Time or Start Time Recording Options. See page 25 for service gives you the option of deleting some programs early to more about Recording Options.
Page 112 Messages & Settings, then Settings, then Phone & Network) for some program information from the TiVo service. The DVR the time of the last successful connection to the TiVo service. If then indexes this information in the background over the next it was more than 36 hours ago, your DVR may be having trouble few hours.
Page 113 DVR’s settings by repeating Guided program, not just sports. For more, see page 26. Setup. To connect to the TiVo service at any time, go to TiVo Central and select Messages & Settings, then Settings, then •...
Page 114 If the program was a rerun, your Season Pass recording may feature like Parental Controls on your cable or satellite box— be set to record First Run Only programs. make sure to disable both TiVo Parental Controls and your • The program may have been deleted from Now Playing by satellite or cable box’s Parental Controls.)
Page 115 Troubleshooting Questions About Online Scheduling Settings, then Settings, then Channels, then Channel List. Every My DVR did not record a program I requested on TiVo channel you receive that you wish to schedule recordings from Central Online. should have a checkmark beside it.
Page 116 You must use a standard, analog phone line for connections to line, select Set Dial Prefix, then press 9 then the PAUSE the TiVo service. Voice Over IP (VOIP) and digital PBX phone ) button. (This enters a 9 followed by a comma. Each systems are not supported.
Page 117 Try a shorter cord, or you can buy a • TiVo uses either a standard phone line or a broadband Internet line noise filter at your local electronics store. connection to provide the TiVo service, and is available as a •...
Page 118 If you have your DVR connected to a VCR, the VCR may not be • You can also try restarting your DVR. From TiVo Central, select set to the correct input. Most VCRs have an input button that Messages & Settings, then Restart or Reset System, then Restart says either “TV/Video,”...
Page 119 Make sure that Main Audio Program (stereo) is selected on the the default audio on the Television Audio screen. Most Television Audio screen (go to TiVo Central and select programs with SAP use it to broadcast in an alternate language.
Page 120 DVR with other cables that you know are working properly. • Restart your DVR. (From TiVo Central, select Messages & Settings, then Settings, then Restart or Reset System, then Restart the DVR. Press THUMBS DOWN three times, then press ENTER.
Page 121 • Use broadband (if available). If you have a home network with a You can make the DVR connect to the TiVo service at any time. Go broadband Internet connection, try allowing the DVR to use it to to TiVo Central and select Messages & Settings, then Settings, then connect to the TiVo service over the Internet.
Page 122 Linksys device, check firmware updates available at www.linksys.com/download.) Older firmware may cause • Restart the DVR. Press the TiVo button on the remote to go to unpredictable results. It may be necessary to powercycle your TiVo Central. Select Messages & Settings, then Settings, then device before and after you reinstall the firmware.
Page 123 • Check network name. In Wireless Settings (from TiVo Central the TiVo button to go to TiVo Central, then select Messages & select Messages & Settings, then Settings, then Phone & Settings, then Settings, then Phone & Network), check the Network, then Change Phone or Network Settings, then wirelesss signal strength.
Page 124: Questions About Parental Controls
What is Music, Photos & More? • When you connect your TiVo DVR to a home network, you get For help with connecting to a home network and using Home access to TiVo Home Media Features, including access to Home...
Page 125: Appendix A: Additional Setup Examples
Appendix: Additional Setup Examples Getting Started Cables and Accessories Safety Instructions Connecting your DVR to a Phone Line or to the Internet Choosing a Setup Example ®...
Page 126: Getting Started
IN jacks and leave through OUT jacks. When you connect your TiVo DVR to your TV and other A/V equipment, you are simply creating a signal path that starts at the wall (or your cable or satellite box) and goes in (through...
Page 127: Cables And Accessories
Appendix: Additional Setup Examples Cables and Accessories Inside the carton, you will find You may need to purchase ® your new TiVo DVR, the Remote additional items for Control, and two bags of cables some setups: (contents listed below), along with this Remote Control Viewer’s Guide and the Start Here...
Page 128: Safety Instructions
Appendix: Additional Setup Examples Safety Instructions This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and 8. Ventilation—The appliance should be situated so that its location or safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the precautions of which you should be particularly aware.
Page 129 Appendix: Additional Setup Examples 19. Moving—Avoid moving the unit while it is plugged in to avoid OFTEN REQUIRING EXTENSIVE WORK BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN accumulative shock and vibration damage to the internal hard disk drive. TO RESTORE THE PRODUCT TO NORMAL PERFORMANCE 20.
Page 130: Connecting Your Dvr To A Phone Line Or To The Internet
For more information about the benefits of connecting your TiVo (See page 18 for more information about Online Scheduling.) DVR to a home network, see page 10, or download the TiVo Home Media Features Guide at www.tivo.com/guides. Choosing how your DVR connects to the TiVo service USB Network Adapters.
Page 131: Before You Begin
Appendix: Additional Setup Examples Choosing a Setup Example The rest of this chapter provides examples for connecting your TiVo DVR to your program Before you begin: ® source (cable, or satellite), your TV, and other optional A/V equipment. From the tables below, Make sure all your equipment is turned off choose a basic setup based on your program source.
Page 132 The audio/video cables shown here are for example only. Use the best cables available Channel Changing for your equipment. See page 96. TiVo For tips on adding a VCR or ® DVD recorder, see page 132. ® If you want to add a DVD player, a game...
Page 133 Position the IR emitters so they point at the satellite If you have a home network with a broadband Internet box’s IR sensor. (See the TiVo connection, connect a USB network adapter (sold separately). Start Here poster for help locating the IR sensor.) ®...
Page 134 Phone See page 96. RF Out RF In DVD recorder, see page 132. ® TiVo COAX ® If you want to add a DVD player, a game COAX console, or any other type of A/V equipment, connect it directly to another audio/video input on your TV or A/V receiver.
Page 135 DVR. Plug in all power cords and turn on your TV. Plug the other end into the TiVo Serial/Data connector on the Tune your TV to see the Welcome screen. If you don’t see the COAX ®...
Page 136 Watching One Channel & Recording Another (Cable) This setup works best if your TV program source is cable with no cable box, and you have a TV with more than one input. For this setup, TiVo use cable bag ® COAX ®...
Page 137 DVR to the A/V Input jacks on the TV. To watch video from your DVR again, first, press the TiVo button If you have a home network with a broadband Internet so that the DVR displays TiVo Central ®...
Page 138 Connecting a VCR, DVD Recorder, or Other Equipment You probably have other A/V equipment in your home If you use Coaxial cables as pictured below, make sure the entertainment center in addition to your TiVo ® DVR and your TV.
Page 139 TV, your setup is done. Connecting other A/V equipment. Other kinds of A/V equipment, such as a DVD player or game console, do not connect to your TiVo DVR. You should connect your other devices to additional inputs on...
Page 140 Appendix: Additional Setup Examples...
Page 141: Warranty, And Specifications
Appendix: Back Panel Reference, Warranty, and Specifications Back Panel Reference Specifications TiVo DVR Limited Warranty FCC Information Industry Canada (IC) Notice ®...
Page 142: Back Panel Reference
Appendix: Back Panel Reference, Warranty & Specifications µ COAX COAX ¸ ¹ Back Panel Reference AC ~ In. (Connects to A/C power.) The DVR does not use a on your cable or satellite box. The purple end of the IR cable separate on and off switch;...
Page 143 Appendix: Back Panel Reference, Warranty & Specifications ¹ USB. (Connects to a USB network adapter; USB stands for Channel 3/4 Switch. If you use a Coaxial cable to connect the Universal Serial Bus.) Use one of the two USB ports to connect DVR to your TV, you need to set this switch.
Page 144: Specifications
Appendix: Back Panel Reference, Warranty & Specifications Specifications Video In: S-Video 4-pin mini DIN CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL Composite Video RCA SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF ® Video Out: S-Video 4-pin mini DIN PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND FULLY INSERT. Composite Video RCA (2) Audio Line In: Stereo L/R RCA (1 pair)
Page 145: Tivo Dvr Limited Warranty
• Installation, performance of, or repair of: audio/video cabling, standard practices. TiVo warrants that the DVR will be free from defects in telephone line, or accessory attachments used with the product. materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period described •...
Page 146 This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of which vary from state to state (or jurisdiction to jurisdiction). TIVO’S purchase. Attach it to this guide and keep both nearby. Also keep the RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN DVRS original box and packing material in case you need to return your product.
Page 147: Fcc Information
REN is separately shown on the label. which this equipment is connected. Telephone companies report that If your TiVo DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER causes harm to the telephone electrical surges, typically lighting transients, are very destructive to network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary customer terminal equipment connected to AC power sources.
Page 148: Industry Canada (Ic) Notice
Appendix: Back Panel Reference, Warranty & Specifications Industry Canada (IC) Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Page 149: Index
61 conflicts 23 channel changing 96 copy protection 14, 68 cache 14 Customer Support, contacting 94 call waiting, effect on TiVo service call 59 factory reset 65 Canada, entering postal code 97 Failed, line unavailable error 60...
Page 150 Parental Controls about 2 enabling 10 repeating recordings and 23 rewinding 30 home networks settings 50 troubleshooting 103 connecting your TiVo DVR 10, 38 Standby mode and 66 locking channels 51 troubleshooting 115 temporarily disabling 50 troubleshooting 118 Macrovision 91...
Page 151 19 previews, recording from 12 missed 27 by keyword 21 privacy options 25 by title 16 The TiVo Privacy Policy 69 saving to DVD 40 Season Pass recordings program guide saving to VCR 35 about 4 clearing 12...
Page 152 USB port 137 video 57 title, searching by 16 firmware updates 61 setup, repeating 65 TiVo Desktop 11 Showcases 9 TiVo Privacy Policy 69 VCR, saving recordings to 35 slideshows 42 TiVo ® service video smoothing, video 57...
Page 153 Blank Page...
Page 154: Glossary Of Icons
Select to watch a special preview or visit a Showcase. (Red with black border) Select to start or stop a recording. Indicates news or a special promotional offer from TiVo. Select to display or turn on Parental Controls. Save to VCR Select to read new messages.
Page 155 WishList search. (Red with black border) This program is currently being recorded or Folder with Thumbs Up – contains all programs recorded as TiVo transferred. Suggestions. ® This program is a TiVo Suggestion.
Page 156 You can watch a slideshow of digital photos on your TV. Music & Photos, Page 41 You can organize your recordings into folders. Grouping Programs, Page 7 Tour Chapter 1 You can learn a lot in a short . Grab your TiVo remote and turn to SDOC-00098-001...

TiVo Series 2 Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Basics in 5 Short Tours

2 Pick Programs to Record

Chapter 2: Pick Programs to Record

Chapter 3: Watching Programs

Chapter 4: Tivo Desktop & Home Media Features

Chapter 5: Settings

6 Copy Protection, Privacy, and the Tivo Service

Chapter 6: Copy Protection, Privacy, and the Tivo Service

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting

Appendix: Additional Setup Examples

Appendix A: Additional Setup Examples

Appendix: Additional Setup

Appendix B: Back Panel Reference

Appendix: Back Panel Reference

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