Connect to the TiVo® service
Your TiVo DVR needs to connect to the TiVo service to receive program listings, service updates, and other information. Choose how your DVR will connect: Network OR Phone
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Appendix: Additional Setup Examples | A |
Network
Choose this option if you have a home network with a broadband Internet connection.
Use the connection that works with your type of home network: Wired or Wireless
Wired (Ethernet) – Connect an Ethernet cable (sold separately) from your home network to the TiVo DVR’s Ethernet jack (the upper jack pictured here).
OR
Wireless – Connect a wireless USB network adapter (sold separately) to one of the DVR’s USB ports.
The TiVo Wireless USB adapter pictured here is available at www.tivo.com/store.
Phone
Choose this option if you don’t have a home network with a broadband Internet connection. Connect the provided phone cord from the DVR to a nearby wall jack.
Use the provided phone line splitter if the DVR is sharing the wall jack with a telephone.
Connect a Channel Changing cable – Choose one from cable bag B
The DVR uses one of these cables to tell your satellite box when to change the channel.
a Positioning the IR cable on your satellite box
The IR cable’s emitters beam channel change signals to the IR sensor on your satellite
Use the Serial Cable if:
your satellite box has a
Plug the Serial cable into the
Plug the other end into the CHANNEL CHANGING/SERIAL jack (the upper control jack) on the back of the DVR.
Then continue with Step 
on the next page.
Use the IR Cable if:
you tried the Serial cable and it didn’t work with your satellite box.
If you’re not using the Serial cable, plug the purple end of the IR cable into the CHANNEL CHANGING/IR jack (the lower control jack) on the back of the DVR.
Then go to Step 
a for positioning the other ends of the IR cable on your satellite box.
Place the emitters in front of the cable box’s IR sensor (one on top of the satellite box and one on bottom). Be sure both emitters stick out about 1 ½ inches directly in front of the IR sensor. Use the adhesive strips provided to keep them in place.
Satellite Box
Then continue with Step | on the next page. |