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You’ve made the right choice in your

®purchase of a Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo. The TiVo service’s ease of use and reliability set it apart from other recorders. With TiVo, it’s always easy to save the programs you want to save and still be sure there’s room to record new favorites. The TiVo service puts you in control.

Your TiVo service number is a

®fifteen digit number you can find on the System Information screen (from TiVo Central select Messages & Setup then System Information) or on a label on the back panel of your Recorder.

TiVo Basic

Welcome to the TiVo Basic service. The TiVo Basic service allows you to control live TV and record programs on a specific channel at a specific time, much like a VCR. It also includes an on-screen interactive program guide that provides up to three days of information on your favorite upcoming programs. In addition, Showcases and TiVolution Magazine help you get more out of your TV time. No further TiVo service activation is necessary to enjoy the features of TiVo Basic service.

Upgrade to TiVo Plus

But TiVo Basic is just the beginning! You can also upgrade to TiVo Plus service and enjoy the benefits of smart, automatic-recording technology. TiVo Plus brings you features such as:

•Season Pass recordings. Automatically record every episode of your favorite series, all season long, even if the schedule changes.

•WishListTM searches. Find and record programs by actor, director, sports team, etc.

•Search by Title. Browse for shows by title, filter by genre (like “Comedy”), and more.

•Interactive 14-day program guide. Instantly schedule recordings from an on-screen guide that includes detailed show summaries, ratings, etc.

•More smart features. TiVo Plus skips reruns, tracks schedule changes, and more!

Not sure? For a limited time, you can try TiVo Plus service simply by accepting our free trial after you get set up. It’s at the bottom of TiVo Central. You won’t be charged a penny until you upgrade to TiVo Plus service via the TiVo web site (www.tivo.com/upgrade) or by calling TiVo directly at 1-877-367-8486. To upgrade to TiVo Plus service, you will need the TiVo service number found on the back panel of your Recorder.

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