TiVo series 2 operating instructions Finding your setup example, What’s next?

Step 2: Finding your setup example

This guide provides specific examples of connecting the Recorder to an existing antenna, cable, or satellite system and other A/V equipment. Choose your setup example from the ones below:

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The Recorder is not designed to	1
® support a heavy load, such as a TV.

Your Recorder is only capable of supporting the weight of one or two common A/V components such as VCRs,

You use either antenna or cable without a cable box. You may also have a VCR.

You have either a cable box or satellite receiver (if you have both, see Setup 6 instead). You may also have a VCR.

You use either antenna or cable and want to watch one channel while recording another.

You have both a satellite box and antenna, or both a satellite box and cable without a cable box. (Upgrade to TiVo Plus service required.)

You have both a cable box and a satellite receiver. (Upgrade to TiVo Plus service required.)

You have an advanced home entertainment system with several components.

Setup 1: Antenna or Cable (No Cable	p. 14
Box)
Setup 2: Cable Box or Satellite	p. 16
Receiver
Setup 3: Watching One Channel	p. 20
While Recording Another
Setup 4: Both a Satellite Box and an	p. 22
RF Program Source
Setup 5: Both a Cable Box and a	p. 24
Satellite Receiver
Setup 6: Cable or Satellite Box, A/V p. 26
Receiver, and Game Console

DVD players, or A/V receivers (provided they have four good, broad, padded feet that distribute the weight near the corners of the Recorder).

Also, avoid stacking your Recorder on top of other electronic components—such as DVD players, A/V receivers—or the vents of your TV.

What’s next?

Connect a VCR or video camera, so you can turn your home videos into DVDs! See page 29 for instructions.

After connecting your Recorder, the last step is to complete Guided Setup; see Chapter 1 in the User’s Guide for details. You must complete Guided Setup before you can play and record DVDs.

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