TiVo R24008A User Manual

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Start Here

Activate and Connect

Add a VCR (optional)

Complete Guided Setup

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STEP 1

Activate and Connect

Let’s Get Started!

Activating and connecting a basic system takes less than half an hour.

After connecting, completing on-screen Guided Setup should take less

than an hour. See the

explanations.

Installation Guide for additional examples and

Activate the TiVo Service

To activate the TiVo service, visit www.tivo.com/activate.

Don't have Internet access? Call TiVo Customer Support at 1-877-367-8486.

You'll need the 15-digit TiVo service number of your DVR. (You can find the number by looking at the label on the back of your DVR.)

Write your service number here for reference: _______________________.

Connect your TiVo DVR

Question: Do you have a cable or satellite box?

I don't have a cable or satellite box

Option A

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Yes

Get to know your cables

I do have a cable or satellite box

Option B

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(Don’t worry if you don’t use all of them.)

Composite cable with L/R Audio (red and white) and Video (yellow)

Audio/Video

Cables

RF Coaxial cable

Control Cables

(allow the DVR to change channels

on a cable or satellite box)

IR Control cable

Serial (Data) Control cable (for DIRECTV® satellite receiver or Motorola/General Instruments DCT2000 digital cable box)

Phone cord

Phone splitter

Power cord

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Option A

No Cable or Satellite Box

If you have a cable or satellite box, see Option B on the next page.

Before you begin: Unplug the connections to your VCR if you have one. The TiVo DVR replaces your VCR in this setup.

After you’ve completed these steps, go to page 6 if you want to add your VCR; otherwise, go to page 7 to complete setup.

For additional setups, check the Installation Guide.

 Connect program source to DVR

TiVo DVR



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Connect the RF Coaxial cable coming out of the wall (from your antenna or cable) to the jack labeled RF In on the DVR.

 Connect DVR to TV

Connect the Composite A/V cables from the DVR’s audio/video output to the TV’s audio/video input.

[Alternate: If your TV doesn’t have Composite A/V connectors, connect the RF Coaxial cable from the RF Out connector on the DVR to the Antenna In connector on the TV. Set the 3/4 switch on the back of the DVR, and tune your TV to the same channel.]

 Connect phone line to DVR

To connect your phone and the DVR to the same phone jack, use the provided phone splitter.

 Plug in DVR power cord  Tune TV (if necessary) to see the

Welcome screen

Turn on your TV. If you do not see the Welcome screen displayed, use the Input, Source, or TV/Video button on your TV to select the correct audio/video source. Press the button until the Welcome screen is displayed.

[Alternate: If you used RF Coaxial cable in Step 2, tune your TV to the same channel (either 3 or 4) that the 3/4 switch on the back of the DVR is set to. The Welcome screen should appear.]

Now go to page 6

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



Television

INPUT

Antenna In

Tips and Alternatives

This setup shows Composite A/V cables . If your TV

•

doesn’t have Composite A/V connectors, use an RF Coaxial cable instead. If your TV has an S-Video connector, you might prefer to use an S-Video cable (not supplied) for your video

connection. 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 DVR to a home network and use a shared broadband Internet connection instead of a phone line to make connections to the TiVo service. See the TiVo Viewer’s Guide for details.

VIDEO

OUT IN

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Option B

Cable or Satellite Box

If you don't have a cable or satellite box, see Option A on the previous page.

Cable or

Satellite Box

RF In



TiVo DVR

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

RF Out

Serial





Audio/Video Out





Before you begin: Unplug the connections to your VCR if you have one. The TiVo DVR replaces your VCR in this setup.

After you’ve completed these steps, go to page 6 if you want to add your VCR; otherwise, go to page 7 to complete setup.

For additional setups, check the Installation Guide.



 Make sure that the cable from the wall is

connected to the cable or satellite box

 Connect cable or satellite box to DVR

Connect the Composite A/V cables from the cable

or satellite box’s audio/video output to the DVR’s audio/video input.

 Connect DVR to TV

Connect the Composite A/V cables from the DVR’s audio/video output to the TV’s audio/video input.

Television

INPUT

Antenna In

 Connect phone line to DVR

Note: Your cable box or satellite receiver may also require a phone line. To connect both the DVR and the cable or satellite box to the same phone jack, use the provided phone splitter.

 Choose a Control cable for channel changing

VIDEO

To record shows or display live TV, the DVR must change the channel on your cable or satellite box. To do so, it sends a signal through either the IR (infrared) Control cable or the Serial Control cable. See the Installation Guide for details.

What kind of satellite or cable box do you have?

DIRECTV® satellite box

with 9-pin data connector

Motorola/General Instruments

DCT2000 series cable box

Any other satellite or

cable box

Go to Serial Control

step 

Go to Serial Control

step 

Go to IR Control

step 

Continue to page 5

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Serial Control

 Connect Serial Control cable

Plug the Serial Control cable into the 9-pin Serial (Data) connector: on the back of your cable or satellite box (see  in the setup diagram on page 4). Plug the other end into the Control Out/Serial connector (the upper mini-jack) on your DVR.

Now skip to step .

IR Control

 Connect IR Control cable

If you didn’t use Serial Control (step ), plug the purple end of the IR Control cable into the Control Out/IR connector (the lower mini-jack) on the DVR. This cable allows the DVR to change channels by sending infrared (IR) signals to the cable or satellite box.

 Locate IR sensor on cable or satellite box

You must locate the IR sensor on the front of the cable or satellite box. It’s a tiny round bulb; if you shine a flashlight into the plastic “window,” you can see it.

 Mount IR emitters onto cable or satellite box

Mount the emitters in front of the IR sensor (one on top of the box and one on bottom). Be sure both emitters stick out about 1 ½ inches directly in front of the IR sensor. Then use the adhesive strips provided to keep them in place.

Now continue with step .

Cable or

Satellite Box



Connect the IR Control cable, shown below, if you didn't use the Serial Control cable. See step

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

TiVo DVR



 Plug in all power cords  Tune TV (if necessary) to see the Welcome

screen

[Alternate: If you used RF Coaxial cable in Step 3, tune your TV to the same channel (either 3 or 4) that the 3/4 switch on the back of the DVR is set to. The Welcome screen should appear.]

Now go on to page 6

Tips and Alternatives

This setup shows Composite A/V cables . If your TV

•

doesn’t have Composite A/V connectors, use an RF Coaxial cable instead. If your TV has an S-Video connector, you might prefer to use an S-Video cable (not supplied) for your video

connection. 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 DVR to a home network and use a shared broadband Internet connection instead of a phone line to make connections to the TiVo service. See the TiVo Viewer’s Guide for details.

OUT IN

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STEP 2

Add a VCR (Optional)

First complete Step 1, Option A or B

TiVo DVR

120 V~60Hz

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VCR

(optional)

Before You Begin

Complete Option A (p. 3) or

Option B (pp. 4-5).

Before you begin: You will be using this diagram for VCR connections only (highlighted in red). You must complete Option A (p. 3) or Option B (pp. 4-5) before connecting a VCR.

The Installation Guide contains additional

pictures of completed VCR setups (with and without a cable or satellite box, and for a TV with only one input).

 Connect DVR to VCR

Connect an RF Coaxial cable from the RF Out connector on the DVR to the Antenna In



connector on the VCR.

 Connect VCR to TV

Connect another RF Coaxial cable from the

RF Out connector on the VCR to the Antenna In connector on the TV.

[If your TV only has one input, see the Installation Guide for the appropriate setup including a VCR.]

Television

INPUT

Antenna In

VIDEO



 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.

How do I add a DVD player?

Your TiVo DVR usually does not change the way you connect a DVD player to your TV. Connect the audio/video cable that came with your DVD player from the DVD player’s audio/video output to the audio/video input on the TV. To add both a DVD player (or game console) and a VCR, see the setups in the Installation Guide.

How do I watch video tapes on my VCR?

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, depending on how the Channel 3/4 switch on your VCR is set.

Now go to page 7

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STEP 3

Complete Guided Setup

Guided Setup is Easy!

When you see the Welcome screen, you are ready to begin Guided Setup. During Guided Setup you will be asked simple questions about your program source, ZIP code, and time zone. Use the SELECT button on the remote to select or deselect options or to move to the next screen. Use the LEFT arrow to go back to the previous screen.

Helpful Hints (see the Viewer's Guide for more information)

Select Begin! to start Guided Setup

Phone

What if your phone jack isn’t close to the TiVo DVR? Use the included 25-foot phone cord to complete Guided Setup. Afterwards, you’ll be able to connect your DVR to a home network and use a shared broadband Internet connection instead of a phone line to make connections to the TiVo service. See the TiVo Viewer’s Guide for details.

Having trouble with the Guided Setup phone calls? Go back to the Phone Dialing Options screen and try these steps: If you have call waiting, take out any prefix you inserted. Turn off dial tone detection. Turn off phone availability detection. (See the TiVo Viewer’s Guide for details.)

If you need to use your phone while a Guided Setup call is in progress, pick up the phone, hang up, and wait about 45 seconds. When you pick up the phone again, the line should be free. You can complete Guided Setup later.

Channels

During Guided Setup, you select a channel lineup. A channel lineup is the set of channels you subscribe to–like “Digital Extended Basic” or “DIRECTV-Boston, MA.” If you aren’t sure

of your lineup, check your channel lineup card, your cable bill, or make your best guess. Guided Setup includes a Channels You Receive screen where you can check to make sure that channel numbers shown match your lineup. If your guess was wrong, go back and select a different lineup.

You can use the Channels You Receive screen to remove check marks for channels you don't receive or never watch. (You can change your channel selections later, even after you complete Guided Setup.)

Account and Billing

You can view, change, and manage your TiVo account information online using Manage My Account. Activate TiVo service, purchase Home Media Option, name your DVRs, and more! If you want to change your billing option, or update your address or credit card information at any time, visit www.tivo.com/manage.

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Have fun!

TiVo, TV your way.

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TiVo Central® and Now Playing

The TiVo button takes you to TiVo Central, where you can access all of the features unique to the TiVo service. Press the TiVo button twice to go to Now Playing on TiVo and see all of your recorded programs.

Control Your TV and Stereo

You can program the POWER, VOLUME, MUTE, and TV INPUT buttons on the TiVo remote to control your TV and A/V stereo system. See the Installation Guide for instructions.

Tell TiVo What You Like

Rate programs using the THUMBS buttons. Then check out TiVo Suggestions (in Pick Programs to Record) and watch for suggestions in Now Playing on TiVo.

Watch Live TV

To see what’s on now, press LIVE TV.

Find What’s on TV

Press the GUIDE button to display the TiVo Live Guide. You can browse up to two weeks of program information, choose a program to watch or record, and select from two different guide styles.

Chan

Vol

DVR

Control Live TV

Pause TV for up to 30 minutes, rewind and fast forward at three speeds, and instant replay–all at the touch of a button.

Take a Tour to Learn More

To learn more about TiVo service features such as Season Pass WishList

searches, and Parental Controls, take the tours in Chapter 2 of the TiVo

Viewer’s Guide. And that's just the beginning! Purchase the Home Media Option

recordings,

premium feature package for your Series2 DVR and enjoy the best in networked home entertainment. See the Viewer’s Guide or www.tivo.com/media for details.

Need some help?

Check out the Installation Guide and TiVo Viewer's Guide for more information about setting up your TiVo DVR, and activating and using the TiVo service. If you still need help, visit www.tivo.com/support, where you'll find Installation Self-Help, Frequently Asked Questions, step-by-step troubleshooting, and the ability to get live interactive help from expert users. See the Installation Guide for complete Customer Support contact information.

www.tivo.com/support

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