TiVo series 2 operating instructions Troubleshooting

Page 49

C h a p t e r 5

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g

 

 

 

I accidentally changed channels with my TV or VCR’s remote control.

If you use your TV’s or VCR’s remote to change the channel, the TV will no longer display the video signal from the Recorder. To return to viewing video from the Recorder, return to the channel that your TV or VCR was tuned to. You may also need to press the “Input,” “Source,” “Select,” or “TV/Video” button on your TV’s remote to change the input (i.e., the video signal your TV is displaying).

I can’t get the channel to change.

If you have cable without a cable box:

Be sure that you are using the Recorder’s remote and that you hold it so that the TiVo button points toward the Recorder.

Press any button on the remote. Does the red light above the TiVo button flash?

If not, make sure that the batteries are positioned correctly in the remote. If they are correctly positioned, try a new set of batteries.

You may not have the correct input selected on your TV. Use the “Input,” “Source,” “Select,” or “TV/Video” button on your TV’s remote to change the input. If you are using an A/V receiver, you may need to select the correct input on the A/V receiver as well.

If you have a cable or satellite box and used the IR Control cable:

Make sure the cable or satellite box is turned on.

Make sure you are using the Recorder’s remote control, and that you hold it so that the TiVo button points toward the Recorder, not at the cable or satellite box.

Refer to page 10 to verify that the IR Control cable is positioned correctly in front of the IR sensor. Also, make sure that the purple end of the cable is plugged into the Channel Change/IR connector on the back of the Recorder.

You may consider optimizing the IR Control connection as described on page 10.

44

Image 49
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 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 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