TiVo series 2 operating instructions Setup 2 Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

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C h a p t e r 2

C o m m o n S e t u p E x a m p l e s

 

 

 

 

Setup 2: Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

® Before you begin:

Cable Box or

 

 

 

 

 

• Be sure to refer to the information in

Satellite Receiver

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 1 of this guide.

RF In

RF Out

Serial

Audio/Video Out

 

• Make sure that all your equipment is

 

 

 

 

turned off and that the Recorder is

 

 

 

 

unplugged.

1

 

6

8

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

• The audio/video cables shown here are

Recorder

 

for example only. For the best video

®

 

 

 

signal, you may want to use Component

AC IN

 

 

Video cables instead. See page 7.

 

 

 

 

To add a VCR, see page 29. To add a

® game console, use the audio/video cable that came with your game console to connect from the audio/video output on the game console to an audio/video input on the TV. You do not need to connect your game console to your Recorder.

8

4

3

 

INPUT

 

Antenna

 

 

 

In

Television

R

L

VIDEO

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Contents Installation Guide Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo Compatibility of this unit with progressive-scan TVs Table of Contents Troubleshooting Getting Started FCC Note Federal Communications Rule A r C u s t o m e r Understanding the basics Using This GuideWhat’s next? Finding your setup exampleThese are the basics Cables and AccessoriesChoosing audio and video cables Connecting to the Phone Line Serial/Data Control Using Your Recorder with a Cable or Satellite BoxIR Infrared Control Secure the material, making sure that it fits snugly T t i n g S t a r t e d Common Setup Examples Recorder Setup 1 Antenna or Cable No Cable BoxTelevision Before you beginT u p 1 a n t e n n a o r C a b l e N o C a b l e B o Setup 2 Cable Box or Satellite Receiver See , Connecting to a Home Network, in the User’s Guide M m o n S e t u p E x a m p l e s Connecting a VCR or a Video Camera Additional Setup ExamplesRecorder Television Setup 3 Watching One Channel While Recording AnotherYou can also watch one channel Recorder Setup 4 Both a Satellite Box and an RF Program SourceRecord DVDs Before you begin Upgrade to TiVo Plus Service is required. SetupsUpgrade Satellite Box Cable Box Recorder Cable or Satellite Box Data Connector Connection and for alternatives to Serial Control cable, see To connect a VCR Before you begin Connecting a VCR or a Video CameraTo connect a video camera not shown Setting Up the Remote Control T t i n g U p t h e R e m o t e C o n t r o l Using the Remote with a TV and A/V Stereo SystemSystem Mute, and TV Power Volume Input Instructions Power, Volume, Mute, TV InputPerforming a Code Search TV input only System Mute, and TV Power Volume InputTo Test T t i n g U p t h e R e m o t e C o n t r o l Managing Multiple Recorders and Remotes Resetting the Programmable Buttons Customer Support Troubleshooting TroubleshootingUse this chapter Customer SupportWhy does the Recorder have to be connected to a phone line? TroubleshootingMy phone jack isn’t near the Recorder Do I need to keep the phone connected all the time?Troubleshooting My Recorder remote control doesn’t work with my Recorder Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Front Panel Reference Back Panel Reference Front and Back Panel ReferenceFront Panel Reference O n t P a n e l R e f e r e n c e P e n d i x a 12 14 Back Panel ReferenceP e n d i x a C k P a n e l R e f e r e n c e P e n d i x a Index D e Page D e Specifications Troubleshooting