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Option B Cable or Satellite Box

If you don't have a cable or satellite box, see Option A on the previous page.

Cable or
Satellite Box
RF In	RF Out	Serial	Audio/Video Out
RF In	RF Out		Audio/Video Out

TiVo ®DVR

120 V~60Hz

0.75A

Television

INPUT
Antenna
In	L VIDEO
R	L VIDEO

Before you begin: Unplug the connections to your VCR if you have one. The TiVo DVR replaces your VCR in this setup.

After you’ve completed these steps, go to page 6 if you want to add your VCR; otherwise, go to page 7 to complete setup.

For additional setups, check the Installation Guide.

Make sure that the cable from the wall is connected to the cable or satellite box

Connect cable or satellite box to DVR

Connect the Composite A/V cables from the cable or satellite box’s audio/video output to the DVR’s audio/video input.

Connect DVR to TV

Connect the Composite A/V cables from the DVR’s audio/video output to the TV’s audio/video input.

[Alternate: If your TV doesn’t have Composite A/V connectors, connect the RF Coaxial cable from the RF Out connector on the DVR to the Antenna In connector on the TV. Set the 3/4 switch on the back of the DVR, and tune your TV to the same channel.]

Connect phone line to DVR

Note: Your cable box or satellite receiver may also require a phone line. To connect both the DVR and the cable or satellite box to the same phone jack, use the provided phone splitter.

Choose a Control cable for channel changing

To record shows or display live TV, the DVR must change the channel on your cable or satellite box. To do so, it sends a signal through either the IR (infrared) Control cable or the Serial Control cable. See the Installation Guide for details.

What kind of satellite or cable box do you have?

DIRECTV® satellite box	Go to Serial Control
with 9-pin data connector	step

Motorola/General Instruments Go to Serial Control

DCT2000 series cable box	step
Any other satellite or	Go to IR Control
cable box	step

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R24008A specifications

The TiVo R24008A is an innovative digital video recorder (DVR) that has gained popularity among home entertainment aficionados for its user-friendly interface and robust functionality. Recognized for its distinctive features, the R24008A enables users to enjoy an advanced television viewing experience.

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