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You can page through the list with

®CHAN UP/DOWN. To go directly to a specific channel, press the number buttons, then press ENTER.

Channels You Receive. First, if you had to make a guess about your provider or lineup, verify that the channel numbers match the networks on this list. (For example, if you had the lineup illustrated on the left, is channel 2 actually KTVU?) If you aren’t sure, refer to the channel guide or quick-reference card from your cable or satellite company.

Next, add or remove checkmarks—so that the list reflects the channels you actually subscribe to—by highlighting a channel and pressing SELECT. (Some types of satellite boxes will get stuck on channels you don’t receive if they are selected here, so be sure to de-select the channels you don’t receive.)

You can also customize this channel list to reflect your viewing preferences. If you never watch a particular channel, and don’t plan to set up recordings or let TiVo search for programs on it, remove the checkmark next to that channel.

The TiVo service only searches for programs on channels that have a checkmark. Also, the CHAN UP/DOWN button skips channels that don’t have a checkmark in this list.

Finally, highlight “Done selecting channels” and press SELECT to continue. If you change your mind, you can easily make changes after you finish Guided Setup. (See page 51.)

Channel Changing. If you use a cable or satellite box, your Recorder needs to send it a signal in order to change channels. The Recorder does this through an IR (infrared) or serial connection. Make sure that the connection described on this screen matches what you have used to connect your cable or satellite box to your Recorder. For help choosing and setting up a connection, see the Start Here booklet and the Installation Guide. After Guided Setup, if your channels don’t change, see troubleshooting steps on page 122.

Connection to Recorder. These screens ask what type of video cable you used to connect your cable or satellite box to your Recorder. Choose your configuration from the three choices described on page 7. (Hint: the first one is the most common.)

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