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Setting up your TiVo Series2TM DT Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is easy. There are three basic steps:
Activate the TiVo service. If you havent already activated, visit www.tivo.com/activate or call TiVo Customer Support
at 1-877-367-8486. Youll need your 15-digit TiVo Service Number, found on the label on the back of the DVR. Write it here: _____________________.
Connect your TiVo DVR. Connect your TiVo DVR to your TV programming source (basic cable, digital cable, or satellite),
to your home network or home phone line, and to your TV.
Complete Guided Setup. After you connect everything, Guided Setup screens help you customize the DVR for your home.
That sounds easy enough, right? Consult the Viewers Guide for additional setup examples, or if you need any help along the way.

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Use Cable Bag
To begin, please answer this first question:
What is your TV Programming Source?
Basic Cable (no cable box) Cable Box Satellite
Follow these easy steps to connect your TiVo DVR

Start with step below.

Turn this poster over, and start with step on the other side.
Go to Appendix A in the Viewers Guide.
Basic Cable (no cable box)

Phone cord

If you have a cable box, turn this poster over

Plug in the power cord

Composite A/V cable for stereo audio (red & white ends) & video (yellow end) Coaxial RF cable for audio & video

Phone splitter

Power cord
Connect your TV programming source
Connect the Coaxial RF cable coming out of the wall to the CABLE RF IN jack on the DVR. The DVRs internal RF splitter enables dual tuner for basic cable.
Note: If you have a cable box, turn this poster over.
Tune your TV (if necessary) to see the Welcome screen

Turn on your TV.

TiVo DVR

Television

Tip: If you dont see the Welcome screen, use the
Input, Source, or TV/Video button on your TV remote or TV to select the correct audio/video source. Press the button until you see the Welcome screen. Alternate: If you used a Coaxial RF cable in Step , tune your TV to the same channel (either 3 or 4) that the CHANNEL 3/4 switch on the back of the DVR is set to. When you see the Welcome screen, youre ready to begin Guided Setup, which customizes the DVR for your home. If you need help, see the Troubleshooting chapter in the Viewers Guide or visit www.tivo.com/setup.
Lights on the front panel show that its powered on.

Connect your TV

Connect a Composite A/V cable (red, white, and yellow) from the DVRs OUT jacks to your TVs Audio/Video INPUT. Alternate: If your TV doesnt have Composite A/V (red, white, and yellow) input jacks, connect a Coaxial RF cable from the CABLE RF OUT jack on the DVR to the Antenna In jack on your TV. Then set the CHANNEL 3/4 switch on the back of the DVR, and tune your TV to the same channel.
Connect to the TiVo service: Network OR Phone
Your TiVo DVR needs to connect to the TiVo service to receive program listings, service updates, and other information. Choose how your DVR will connect: Network or Phone

Network

ETHERNET USB 1 USB 2
Choose this option if you have a home network with a broadband Internet connection. Use the connection that works with your type of home network: Wired or Wireless

Antenna In

Wired (Ethernet) Connect an Ethernet cable (sold separately) from your home network to the TiVo DVRs Ethernet jack (the upper jack pictured here).
Connect all cables from the OUT jack of one device to the IN jack of the next.
Wireless Connect a compatible wireless USB network adapter (sold separately) to one of the DVRs USB ports. The TiVo Wireless USB adapter pictured here is available at www.tivo.com/store. Phone
Choose this option if you dont have a home network with a broadband Internet connection. Connect the provided phone cord from the DVR to a nearby wall jack. Use the provided phone line splitter if the DVR is sharing the wall jack with a telephone.
Never connect OUT to OUT or IN to IN.

Cool Things You Can Do

You can learn a lot in a short Tour! Grab your TiVo remote and open the Viewers Guide to Chapter 1: The Basics in 5 Short Tours.
TiVo Central screen & Now Playing List

The TiVo button takes you to TiVo Central, where you access all of the features unique to the TiVo service. Use Pick Programs to Record to schedule recordings of your favorite shows. Press the TiVo button twice to go to the Now Playing List and see all of your recorded programs.

Record Two Shows at Once

The TiVo Series2TM DT can record two basic cable channels (typically 1-99) at the same time. If you have a cable box, turn this poster over for details.

Need some help?

I dont see the Welcome screen. My TiVo remote isn't working.
Notice the red light above the TiVo button on the remote. If the red light does not flash when you press any button, try replacing the batteries. Do lights on the front of the TiVo DVR seem to respond (i.e., blink or flash) when you press any button on the remote? If lights on the front of the DVR do not respond to the remote, restart your DVR by unplugging it, waiting 15 seconds, then plugging it back in. See the inside front cover of the Viewer's Guide for more about the TiVo remote. Make sure all cables are connected from the OUT jack of one device to the IN jack of the next. Never connect OUT to OUT or IN to IN. If you used a Coaxial RF cable to connect your DVR to your TV, make sure your TV is tuned to the same channel (3 or 4) that you selected on the back of your DVR (using the channel 3/4 switch). Make sure your TV is displaying the appropriate video source. You may need to use the Input, Source, or TV/Video button on your TVs remote to change video sources. If you are having trouble changing the video source, refer to your TV owners manual. If you connected the DVR to an A/V receiver or home theater system, and you are having trouble finding the correct input, try connecting it directly to the TV instead.

Find Whats on TV

Live TV

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To see whats on now, press LIVE TV. Press LIVE TV again to switch between the two tuners. Press GUIDE to see the Program Guide and browse up to two weeks of program listings. Use either of two guide styles to choose programs to watch or record.
I have a question about Guided Setup.
If youre stuck at any point during Guided Setup, consult the Troubleshooting chapter of the Viewers Guide or visit www.tivo.com/setup.

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Control Live TV
Pause live TV for up to 30 minutes, rewind and fast forward at three speeds, slow motion, and instant replayall at the touch of a button. Check out the Troubleshooting chapter in the Viewers Guide for more help with connecting your TiVo DVR, completing Guided Setup, and using the TiVo service. If you have more questions, visit www.tivo.com/support to find the Getting Started Guide, Help Forums, Guided Troubleshooting, Frequently Asked Questions, and more.

Tell Your TiVo DVR What You Like
Rate programs using the THUMBS buttons. Then check out TiVo Suggestions (in Pick Programs to Record) and watch for recorded suggestions in the Now Playing List.

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Cable Box

If you dont have a cable box, turn this poster over
Composite A/V cable for stereo audio (red & white ends) & video (yellow end) Coaxial RF cable for audio & video Power cord

and Cable Bag

Coaxial RF cable for audio & video IR (infrared) Control cable Serial Control cable
RF splitter (splits your incoming cable signal to enable dual tuner if you have a cable box)
Connect the cable from the wall to the RF splitter
Connect your cable source to the RF splitters IN or INPUT jack.
You may need to purchase additional cables (e.g. Composite A/V or S-Video) depending on your home equipment.
Note: If the cable from the wall is connected
to your cable box, remove it and connect it to the RF splitter as shown. Audio/Video Out RF Out RF In
Connect your cable box to the DVR
Connect a Composite A/V cable (red, white, and yellow) from the cable boxs Audio/Video OUT jacks to the DVRs Audio/Video IN jacks.

RF splitter

splitter Connect the RFthe DVR to your cable box and
Connect two RF Coaxial cables to the RF splitters OUTPUT jacks. Then connect one of the cables to the RF IN jack on your cable box, and the other to the CABLE RF IN jack on the DVR.
Wired (Ethernet) Connect an Ethernet cable (sold
separately) from your home network to the TiVo DVRs Ethernet jack (the upper jack pictured here).
Connect a Composite A/V cable (red, white, and yellow) from the DVRs OUT jacks to your TVs Audio/Video INPUT.
Alternate: If your TV doesnt have Composite A/V (red, white, and yellow) input jacks, connect a Coaxial RF cable from the RF OUT jack on the DVR to the Antenna In jack on your TV. Then set the Channel 3/4 switch on the back of the DVR, and tune your TV to the same channel.
Connect a Channel Changing cable Choose one from cable bag B
The DVR uses one of these cables to tell your cable box when to change the channel.

Positioning the IR cable on your cable box
The IR cables emitters beam infrared channel change signals to the IR sensor on your cable boxjust like a remote control does. Place the emitters in front of the cable boxs IR sensor (one on top of the cable box and one on bottom). Be sure both emitters stick out about 1 inches directly in front of the IR sensor. Use the adhesive strips provided to keep them in place.

Use the Serial Cable if:

you have a Motorola/General Instruments DCT2000 series cable box with a serial (data) port:

Use the IR Cable if:

you have any other kind of cable box, or you tried the Serial cable and it didnt work with your cable box. If youre not using the Serial cable, plug the purple end of the IR cable into the CHANNEL CHANGING/IR jack (the lower control jack) on the back of the DVR.
Plug the Serial cable into the 9-pin Serial (Data) jack (like the one below) on the back of your cable box.
Plug the other end into the CHANNEL CHANGING/SERIAL jack (the upper control jack) on the back of the DVR. Then continue with Step below.
How do I find the IR sensor on my cable box?
Then go to Step a for positioning the other ends of the IR cable on your cable box. The IR sensor on the front of your cable box is a tiny round bulb. If you shine a flashlight into the dark plastic window, you can see it. Here are some common cable box models:
General Instruments/ Motorola DCT2000 Series (newer)
General Instruments/ Motorola DCT5000, DCT6000 Series
Plug in the DVRs power cord.
General Instruments/ Motorola DCT2000 Series (older)

Pioneer Voyager 3000

Scientific Atlanta Explorer 4200
Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2100
Indicates the approximate position of the IR Sensor
Your cable box receives both basic cable channels (typically 1-99) and digital cable channels (typically 100 and above). When you connect the RF splitter as shown in Step above, you are connecting basic cable channels directly to the TiVo DVR, and digital cable channels to the cable box.
Digital cable channels are encoded and need the cable box to decode them. Because the cable box decodes and sends only one digital cable channel at a time, the TiVo DVR can record only one digital cable channel at a time. The TiVo DVR can record two basic cable channels at the same time, or one basic and one digital cable channel at the same time.

Turn this poster over for some troubleshooting tips. Check out the Troubleshooting chapter in the Viewers Guide for more help with connecting your TiVo DVR, completing Guided Setup, and using the TiVo service. If you have more questions, visit www.tivo.com/support to find the Getting Started Guide, Help Forums, Guided Troubleshooting, Frequently Asked Questions, and more.
To learn more about Dual Tuner, see the Tours in Chapter 1 of the Viewers Guide.

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TiVo Series2TM 80hr Dual Tuner DVR The TiVo Series2 DT DVR includes all the DVR basics, records two shows at once, and easily connects to your * home network for a world of broadband featureswithout a phone line.**
*Record 2 basic cable channels, or one basic cable and one digital cable channel, at once. Records only one channel at a time when connected to satellite service. Does not support over-the-air antenna or high-denition. **Broadband internet connection required. 2007 TiVo Inc. All rights reserved. TiVo, TiVoCast, Season Pass, WishList, TiVoToGo, TiVo Central, TiVo KidZone, Series3,Series2 and the TiVo Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TiVo Inc. and its subsidiaries worldwide. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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