TiVo Mini Operator's Manual
TiVo Mini Operator’s Guide
v1.0
© 2012 • TiVo® Proprietary and Confidential
TiVo Mini Operator’s Guide
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Table of Contents
1Introduction
Overview of TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Basic design of TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Uses for TiVo Mini. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Overview of this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Scope of this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Audience for this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Prerequisites for this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 TiVo Mini Product Specifications
Safety instructions and proper placement of TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hardware, software, and networking requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hardware and software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Networking requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Home network and account requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Shipping carton contents and characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connections and buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Front panel buttons/connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Back panel buttons/connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Bottom buttons/connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hardware specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3 Guided Setup for TiVo Mini
Setting up TiVo Mini with Host DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Preparing Host DVR for use with TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Performing TiVo Mini Guided Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Provisioning TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
MSO back-end provisioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
PartnerId/ MSOserviceId . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Accessories for TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
IR Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4 Using TiVo Mini
LTS (Live TV Streaming) from Host DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tuning/channel-change time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tuner allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Returning a tuner for use by another device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tuner conflicts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Contents
Watching QAM-based VOD from Host DVR (also LTS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
MRS (Multi-Room Streaming) for recorded content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remotely scheduling a recording on Host DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remotely deleting content from Host or other DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Video Window only with Program Guide on TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using TiVo Thumb Ratings with TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using Parental Controls with TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using broadband services directly with TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Photos, Music, and other Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Launch Points for TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5 Default Groups and Service States for TiVo Mini
Expected default groups for TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Service states/service lifestyle for TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6 TiVo Mini Architecture
TiVo Mini Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
What TiVo Mini Gets from the Host DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Whole Home Use Cases for TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7 Troubleshooting TiVo Mini
Functional limitations for TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Unsupported configurations for TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Some basic issues/resolutions for TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
No video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
TiVo Mini not powering up, instability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Can’t select DVR as Host. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Disconnected states for TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Error messages for TiVo Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
A Terminology Used in this Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
BUsing a TiVo Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
C Safety Instructions for TiVo Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
D TiVo Mini Guided Setup Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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Introduction
TiVo Mini is TiVo’s next multi-room client. It is deployed with a TiVo Premiere Q as the Host DVR.
TiVo Mini provides the same rich TiVo experience as all other TiVo products.
The main features and advantages of TiVo Mini include:
LTS (Live TV Streaming) with Pause/Resume and Trick Play
MRS (Multi-Room Streaming) for recorded shows
Remote scheduling of recordings on the Host DVR
Viewing of MSO QAM-based VOD and PPV
Third-party application support with YouTube, Pandora, Picasa, and more
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The main focus of TiVo Mini is to enable the rich TiVo Experience in any TV in the home – thus
providing:
The best of TV and the web on any TV
The same great TiVo experience everywhere
The ability to find your favorite shows, automatically record, and watch on any TV
The freedom to start watching in one room and resume in another
Access to Live TV, MSO QAM-based VOD, YouTube, Pandora, and much more on any
TV in the home
The ability to stream HD recordings to up to three TVs in the home
Pause/Resume and Trick Play of Live TV from any TV in the home
The ability to remotely schedule recordings on your DVR from any TV in the home
This guide has been developed to help you learn about all of these exceptional features, and more,
of TiVo Mini.
This chapter has some additional introductory information in the following sections:
Overview of TiVo Mini on page 6
Overview of this guide on page 7
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Introduction
Overview of TiVo Mini
TiVo Mini is a TiVo IP STB (Internet Protocol Set-Top Box) that serves as a client to a Host TiVo DVR
to support LTS (Live TV Streaming), as well as to watch QAM-based VOD (Video On Demand) and
recorded programs.
To provide this functionality, TiVo Mini relies on its Host DVR to access a tuner, the CableCARD, or
the DVR hard drive to play or record programming content.
TiVo Mini does not rely on the Host DVR to access broadband applications and OTT (Over-The-Top
Content), such as YouTube, music, photos and other broadband applications. The Host DVR is,
however, required for the initial setup of TiVo Mini.
This section will give you some basic information about TiVo Mini, as follows:
Basic design of TiVo Mini on page 6
Uses for TiVo Mini on page 6
Basic design of TiVo Mini
TiVo Mini has:
Wired connectivity to a Host DVR and other TiVo DVRs
Direct wired connectivity to broadband for broadband and OTT applications
TiVo Mini does not have:
A tuner
A CableCARD
A hard drive
Uses for TiVo Mini
TiVo Mini is designed to provide a consistent experience with a TiVo DVR on any TV in the home.
It allows end users to:
Watch Live TV
Watch content recorded on TiVo DVRs on the same account and network through
MRS (Multi-Room Streaming)
Access, rent, and watch MSO QAM-based VOD
Access broadband applications and OTT content, such as YouTube, music and photos
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Introduction
Overview of this guide
Scope of this guide on page 7
Audience for this guide on page 8
Prerequisites for this guide on page 8
Related documentation on page 8
Scope of this guide
This guide is organized as follows:
TiVo Mini Product Specifications on page 9 – explains, with graphics, TiVo Mini hardware
and software, and the requirements for setting up Tivo Mini in a home environment with a
Host DVR.
Guided Setup for TiVo Mini on page 17 – explains the installation process, especially how
to connect the Mini to the Host DVR and how to set it up for an end user. It also discusses
provisioning and accessories for TiVo Mini.
Using TiVo Mini on page 23 – explains how to use TiVo Mini for LTS (Live TV
Streaming), for watching QAM-based VOD, for watching recorded content, and so on.
Default Groups and Service States for TiVo Mini on page 31 – explains the Expected
Default Groups and Service States for TiVo Mini.
TiVo Mini Architecture on page 33 – explains TiVo Mini network, what TiVo Mini gets
from the Host DVR, and the Whole Home Use Cases for TiVo Mini.
Troubleshooting TiVo Mini on page 35 – explains some functional limitations and
disconnected states for TiVo Mini. It also includes a complete listing of all error messages
for TiVo Mini, with suggestions for possible resolution.
Terminology Used in this Guide on page 45 – provides a glossary of abbreviations and
terms, some of which are industry-specific, and some of which are TiVo-specific.
Using a TiVo Remote on page 47 – provides, simply for reference, a graphic of the
standard TiVo Remote Control, which is also used for TiVo Mini, and its basic functions.
Safety Instructions for TiVo Products on page 49 – provides a list of Safety Instructions
that apply to all TiVo products. Some specific information for TiVo Mini has been added.
TiVo Mini Guided Setup Flow on page 51 – provides flow charts of the entire TiVo Mini
Guided Setup, providing all of the scenarios that were introduced in chapter 3.
Note: This guide does not go into detail about how to use the Host DVR. TiVo Mini does not
affect the operation of the Host DVR, except that one or two of the tuners must be
allocated to the Mini(s), and then those tuner(s) are no longer available to the Host DVR.
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Introduction
Audience for this guide
This guide is intended to be used by the following groups:
MSO learning and development team
MSO support management
Prerequisites for this guide
Before reading this guide, and trying to install TiVo Mini, it is assumed that you have the following
knowledge:
Good understanding of core TiVo DVRs
Good understanding of MRS (Multi-Room Streaming)
Good understanding of MMA (Manage My Account)
Related documentation
For more information, several other documents related to TiVo Mini are available, as follows:
TiVo Mini DVR Expander Viewer’s Guide
TiVo Onsite Installation Guide
TiVo Mini Warehouse Staging, v1.0
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TiVo Mini Product Specifications
This chapter provides the product specifications for TiVo Mini, as follows:
Safety instructions and proper placement of TiVo Mini on page 9
Hardware, software, and networking requirements on page 10
Shipping carton contents and characteristics on page 10
Connections and buttons on page 11
Hardware specifications on page 14
Safety instructions and proper placement of TiVo Mini
Before you begin installation, make sure all of the equipment you will be using is turned off, and TiVo
Mini is unplugged.
TiVo Mini was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards.
There are, however, some installation and operating precautions of which you should be particularly
aware. Please review the Safety Instructions for TiVo Products on page 49 thoroughly before
proceeding.
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The following placement note are particularly important as you are installing TiVo Mini:
Ventilation:
Make completely sure the air vents on both the top and bottom of TiVo Mini are not
blocked.
Place TiVo Mini on a hard surface so the “feet” can provide a space between the
bottom ventilation holes and that surface.
Do not put TiVo Mini on a soft surface, such as a bed, sofa, rug, carpet, etc.
Do not put TiVo Mini in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that has
doors, because this may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
Do not place TiVo Mini on a heat source, such as other audio/video equipment.
Never place anything on top of TiVo Mini.
Wall mounting:
Do not mount TiVo Mini on a wall, without using TiVo Mini Wall Mount Kit.
Read the instructions that come with the mounting kit carefully before beginning
installation.
Warning: Failure to set up the Mini properly, and/or failure to use the correct hardware, and/or
failure to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people
and damage to equipment and/or surfaces.
For example, damage could result to the horizontal surface on which TiVo Mini is
placed if there is no free air movement, such as in a cabinet with the doors closed.
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TiVo Mini Product Specifications
Hardware, software, and networking requirements
Before installing TiVo Mini, make sure the setup meets the following requirements:
Hardware and software requirements on page 10
Networking requirements on page 10
Home network and account requirements on page 10
Hardware and software requirements
The hardware and software required to install TiVo Mini includes:
TiVo Mini
TiVo Premiere Q
TiVo Client Software, version 20.2.2.x or greater
Networking requirements
TiVo Mini supports the following network elements:
MoCA
Ethernet
Note: Wi-Fi is not supported for TiVo Mini.
Home network and account requirements
Home network and account requirements for TiVo Mini are as follows:
TiVo Mini must be on the same TiVo account as the Host DVR.
All devices must be on the same network and subnet.
All accounts associated with the devices must be activated and in good standing.
TiVo Mini and all networked DVRs must be connected to the home router using a high-
bandwidth connection (Ethernet or MoCA).
No more than 10 devices (with a TSN) can be associated with a user account.
Shipping carton contents and characteristics
TiVo Minis are shipped to an MSO, as follows:
Contents of carton: 7 TiVo Minis
Dimensions of carton: 8.3" w x 12.8" d x 8.75" h
Weight of carton: 7.1 lbs.
Cartons per pallet: 80
Quantity of units per pallet: 560 TiVo Minis
Full pallet weight: 600 lbs.
Note: TiVo Mini power adapters are shipped separately in bulk.
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Connections and buttons
Single Bicolor LED
White: Powered on.
Amber: IR activity or
button presses.
MSO
Branding
Product
Branding
This section provides illustrations of the following:
Front panel buttons/connections on page 11
Back panel buttons/connections on page 12
Bottom buttons/connections on page 13
Front panel buttons/connections
TiVo Mini Product Specifications
Figure 2–1: TiVo Mini Front Panel
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TiVo Mini Product Specifications
MoCA: Connects TiVo
Mini to your home
MoCA network, if you
are using one.
Connect the coaxial
RF cable coming
from the wall to this
MoCA jack.
A/V (yellow): Connects TiVo Mini to a TV
or A/V system using a
Composite Video
Output b
reakout cable. Composite
Video Output
provides standard
definition picture quality. It does not
provide high definition video. This cable
is required for audio when using
Component cable.
Component (green):
Connects TiVo Mini to a TV or
A/V system using a
Component Video Output
breakout cable. Component
Video Output provides a high
definition picture. Connect a
separate cable for audio.
Ethernet: Connects TiVo Mini to your
home network using Ethernet cable.
Left LED is Link Activity:
Blinking Green = Packet RX/TX
[off otherwise]
Right LED is Link Status:
Green = 10 Mbit full duplex or
100 Mbit half/full
Yellow = Gbit half/full
[off = no link or 10 Mbit half duplex]
HDMI: Connects TiVo
Mini to a TV, A/V
receiver, or home
theater system.
The HDMI port
provides a pure
digital connection for
high definition video
and digital audio all
in one cable.
USB: Can
be used
with the IR
adapter
(see IR
Adapter on
page 22
).
12VDC:
Connects TiVo
Mini to A/C
power.
Important: Use
ONLY TiVo-
supplied power
adapters (see
page 15).
Back panel buttons/connections
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Figure 2–2: TiVo Mini Back Panel
Bottom buttons/connections
Label: TSN, MAC, SKU,
Model, Manufacture Date
Resolution Button Wall Mount Holes
TiVo Mini Product Specifications
Figure 2–3: TiVo Mini Bottom
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TiVo Mini Product Specifications
Hardware specifications
This section lists the hardware specifications for TiVo Mini and for its power adapters.
Video Out
HDMI (1) (combined audio/video)
Component Video (1) (via breakout cable)
Composite Video (1) (via breakout cable)
Audio Out
HDMI (1) (combined audio/video)
Stereo L/R (via breakout cable)
RF In
MoCA (1)
Expansion port
USB (1)
Ethernet (1)
Ambient (external) operating temperature
15 °C to 35 °C or 59 °F to 95 °F
Operating humidity
5% to 80%
Dimensions
6.1" w x 6.1" d x 1.25" h
Model
TCDA92000
SoC
Broadcom BCM7418
Ethernet LEDs
Left LED is Link Activity:
Blinking Green = Packet RX/TX
[off otherwise]
Right LED is Link Status:
Green = 10 Mbit full duplex or
100 Mbit half/full
Yellow = Gbit half/full
[off = no link or 10 Mbit half duplex]
Front Status LED
Single Bicolor LED
White: Powered on.
Amber: IR activity or button presses
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TiVo Mini Product Specifications
12 VDC Power Adapter – Each TiVo Mini needs its own TiVo 12 VDC power adapter.
Power adapters for TiVo Mini are shipped separately in bulk.
Warnin g: TiVo Minis have UL certification for safety and ESD immunity only using the
following specified TiVo-supplied power adapters. TiVo does not support the
use of other power adapters. If you use a power adapter not qualified by TiVo,
TiVo waives all liability for both the product, as well as for the safety of the
product, during staging and thereafter in the field.
Two power adapters have been certified to work with TiVo Mini:
Power Adapter SPWR-00022-000 (24W) on page 15
Power Adapter SPWR-00023-000 (12W) on page 16
Power Adapter SPWR-00022-000 (24W)
Power Adapter SPWR-00022-000 has the following specifications. The label for this
adapter is shown in Figure 2–4.
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.6A max inrush,
maximum continuous input power, 29.24W
Output: 12V, 2A (24W) max
Figure 2–4: Label for Power Adapter SPWR-00022-000 (24W)
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Power Adapter SPWR-00023-000 (12W)
Power Adapter SPWR-00023-000 has the following specifications. The label for this
adapter is shown in Figure 2–5.
Input: 100-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.4A max inrush,
maximum continuous input power, 18W
Output: 12V, 1A (12W) max
Figure 2–5: Label for Power Adapter SPWR-00023-000 (12W)
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Guided Setup for TiVo Mini
This chapter guides you through the setup for TiVo Mini.
Setting up TiVo Mini with Host DVR on page 17
Provisioning TiVo Mini on page 21
Accessories for TiVo Mini on page 22
Setting up TiVo Mini with Host DVR
To set up TiVo Mini with a Host DVR, follow these steps:
Preparing Host DVR for use with TiVo Mini on page 17
Installing TiVo Mini on page 18
Performing TiVo Mini Guided Setup on page 18
Preparing Host DVR for use with TiVo Mini
To prepare the Host DVR for use with TiVo Mini, follow these steps:
Note: This setup must be done in HDUI, but you can switch the Host DVR back to “TiVo with
SD Menus” after you have completed the setup.
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1. Verify that the Host DVR meets the requirements listed in Hardware and software
requirements on page 10.
2. Verify that the Host DVR is connected to the home network using either a wired Ethernet
or MoCA connection. If there is a wireless connection, disconnect it.
For wired Ethernet: Connect the Host DVR to an open port on the router or to an
Ethernet jack in the wall using an Ethernet cable.
For MoCA: If MoCA is enabled in the home, connect the coaxial cable from the
wall to the CABLE/MoCA port on the back of the Host DVR.
3. Allocate one of the tuners from the Host DVR to TiVo Mini. If you are installing more
than one Mini or other networked device, you can allocate up to two tuners so any two
networked devices can watch Live TV at the same time. (For more about how the tuners
are shared, see Tuner allocation on page 23.)
Note: Any tuner allocated to networked devices can no longer be used to record shows.
a. Go to Messages & Settings > Settings > Remote, CableCARD, & Devices.
b. Select Allow Live TV on networked devices.
c. Depending on the number of Minis and other networked TiVo devices, choose one of
the following (you can allocate only up to two tuners per Host DVR, which the networked devices will share):
Allow 1 tuner to be used by networked devices.
Allow 2 tuners to be used by networked devices.
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4. If the Host DVR is unnamed, give it a name to simplify the connection of the Mini:
On the Remote, CableCARD & Devices screen, select Name this DVR.
Choose a name from the list or enter a new name.
Installing TiVo Mini
To install TiVo Mini, so that it works with the Host DVR, follow these steps:
1. Connect the Mini to the TV.
For a high-definition TV, connect the HDMI cable (included in the package)
between TiVo Mini and the TV.
For other types of TVs, use component and/or composite cables.
2. Connect TiVo Mini to the home network using wired Ethernet or MoCA (wireless is not
supported).
For wired Ethernet: Connect TiVo Mini to an open port on the router or to an
Ethernet jack in the wall using an Ethernet cable.
For MoCA: If MoCA is enabled in the home, connect the coaxial cable from the
wall to the CABLE/MoCA port on the back of TiVo Mini.
3. Plug in the power cord for TiVo Mini.
Performing TiVo Mini Guided Setup
This section walks you through a typical Guided Setup for TiVo Mini.
Note: For a detailed set of flow charts describing all of the scenarios in the Guided Setup, see
TiVo Mini Guided Setup Flow on page 51.
1. Turn on the TV to which the Mini is attached. The “Welcome!” screen is displayed. As
instructed, simply press SELECT on your remote to begin the setup process.
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2. The next screen presents TiVo’s “Service Terms.” As instructed, select “agree” to
continue.
3. The next screen asks if you want to change “Video Formats.” You would usually keep the
automatic settings, so select “Keep automatic settings.”
4. If you are not using HDMI, you can select “Change settings.” You will be taken to the
“Video Output Formats” screen, where you can change TV aspect ratio, etc.
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5. You will then see the “Getting Setup Info” screen, which will go through a series of steps
to prepare, connect, get info, then disconnect, and load the information. At the end of these
steps, you will see the following screen, and as instructed, you should press the SELECT
button on your remote to continue.
6. You will then be instructed to “Name This TiVo Box,” and you should select a name from
the left side, or enter a personal name in the box at the right.
7. Then, you will be asked to connect TiVo Mini to a Host DVR.
Note: If only one Host DVR is detected, it will be automatically selected for you, and
you will not see this screen.
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