TiVo series 2 operating instructions See , Connecting to a Home Network, in the User’s Guide

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1.	Check that the cable from the wall is connected to the cable or satellite box.
2.	Connect the Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output connectors on the
	cable or satellite box to the Audio/Video Input 1 connectors on the Recorder.
3.	Connect the Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output 1 connectors on the
	Recorder to the Audio/Video Input connectors on the TV.
4.	Connect a phone line (see page 8 for help). After you complete Guided Setup (see step
	10 below), you’ll be able to connect your Recorder to a home network and use a shared
	broadband Internet connection instead of a phone line to connect to the TiVo service.
	See Chapter 8, “Connecting to a Home Network,” in the User’s Guide.
5.	Select a channel changing Control cable (see page 9 for help). You can use the Serial
	Control cable if you have a DIRECTV satellite receiver with a 9-pin data connector, or
	a Motorola/General Instruments DCT2000 series cable box. If you choose the Serial
	Control cable, continue with step 6. For any other satellite receiver or cable box,
	choose the IR Control cable and skip to step 7.
6.	Connect the Serial Control cable. Plug one end of the Serial Control cable into the
	Data connector on the satellite receiver or cable box. Plug the other end into the

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IR Control cable connection

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Channel Change/Serial connector (the lower mini-jack) on the Recorder. Then skip

to step 10.

7. Connect the IR Control cable. (Skip this step if you completed step 6 above.)

(a) Plug the purple end of the IR Control cable into the Channel Change/IR connector

(the upper mini-jack) on the Recorder. (b) Locate the IR sensor (see page 9 for help).

Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

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(c) Mount the IR emitters. Place one emitter on top of the cable box and the other

underneath it. Be sure both emitters stick out about 1.5 inches directly in front of the

IR sensor. (Use the provided adhesive strips to hold the emitters in place.)

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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 Using This Guide Understanding the basicsFinding your setup example What’s next?Cables and Accessories These are the basicsChoosing audio and video cables Connecting to the Phone Line Using Your Recorder with a Cable or Satellite Box Serial/Data ControlIR 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 Television Setup 1 Antenna or Cable No Cable BoxRecorder 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 Additional Setup Examples Connecting a VCR or a Video CameraSetup 3 Watching One Channel While Recording Another Recorder TelevisionYou can also watch one channel Setup 4 Both a Satellite Box and an RF Program Source RecorderRecord DVDs Service is required. Setups Before you begin Upgrade to TiVo PlusUpgrade Satellite Box Cable Box Recorder Cable or Satellite Box Data Connector Connection and for alternatives to Serial Control cable, see Connecting a VCR or a Video Camera To connect a VCR Before you beginTo connect a video camera not shown Setting Up the Remote Control Using the Remote with a TV and A/V Stereo System T t i n g U p t h e R e m o t e C o n t r o lInstructions Power, Volume, Mute, TV Input System Mute, and TV Power Volume InputTV input only System Mute, and TV Power Volume Input Performing a Code SearchTo 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 Troubleshooting Customer Support TroubleshootingCustomer Support Use this chapterMy phone jack isn’t near the Recorder TroubleshootingWhy does the Recorder have to be connected to a phone line? 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 and Back Panel Reference Front Panel Reference 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 Back Panel Reference 12 14P 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