Glossary - TiVo Roamio I PRO Installation Manual

Appendix 3

Glossary

CableCARD – A specialized version of a
PCMCIA card designed specifically to decode
scrambled digital cable signals. TiVo DVRs
use a multi-stream CableCARD (M-Card)
which is inserted into a slot in the back of the
DVR. CableCARDS must be activated by a
cable provider.
Digital Tuning Adapter (DTA) – A tuning
adapter is a small set-top box that gives your
CableCARD-equipped TiVo box the ability to
request switched digital video (SDV) channels.
Like CableCARDs, tuning adapters are part
of the digital cable system, so they must be
issued by the cable provider. Tuning adapters
are installed in the cable line between the
TiVo box and the cable wall outlet. An additional
USB connection is used by the TiVo box to
send channel tuning requests to the tuning
adapter, which transmits the requests back
to the cable system.
Media Access Key (MAK) – The numerical
passcode assigned to any content associated
with the TiVo account. All devices on the
same account share the same MAK to verify
permission to access content. You may be
prompted to enter this number when setting
up additional TiVo devices and accessories.
MoCA (Multimedia over Coax Alliance) –
Delivers a high-speed network connection
through existing coax cable. Some TiVo
products feature a built-in MoCA bridge (XL4,
Roamio Plus and Pro), others require an
Ethernet-coax bridge.
Multi-Service-Operator (MSO) – Refers to
large entities offering a multitude of services
including cable, internet, phone and security.
When used in reference to TiVo products it
implies a synonym for cable company.
Network Attached Storage (NAS) –
A detached storage solution which can be
accessed via a network or FTP site. This
storage is in turn shared with all other devices
authorized on the network. In reference to
TiVo, NAS can provide additional storage for
all networked units.
Season Pass recording – TiVo feature that
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keeps track of a show that is part of a series.
Set one up, and the TiVo service will make sure
to record the show every week, even if the
day or time changes. You can tell the TiVo box
how many episodes to keep and if it should
record reruns.
TiVo App – The free all-purpose mobile
application for iOS, Android, and Kindle
HD enables TV guide data, remote DVR
management, and touch screen control
for compatible TiVo DVRs.
TiVo Service Number (TSN) – Refers to
the unique identifier associated with every
box manufactured by TiVo Inc. This number
identifies aspects of the box to TiVo Customer
Service to help assist in troubleshooting
among other activities.
Trickplay™ Bar – Shown as a green linear
bar on the bottom of the screen, the Trickplay
Bar represents the continuous video stream
a TiVo DVR is processing and allows for mani-
pulation of video content with operations for
pause, rewind, and resume.
Video on Demand (VOD) – Refers to
services that grant access to content upon
request. Transactional VOD refers to services
that require users to pay for each individual
piece of content. Subscription-based VOD,
like Netflix and Hulu Plus, offer a flat monthly
fee for unlimited access to a content library.
Whole Home-enabled – Refers to TiVo
products with built-in MoCA capability and
the ability to integrate into a home network
via Ethernet or coaxial cable in order to
share content.
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