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P l a y i n g D V D s a n d C D s

 

 

 

This Recorder can play DVDs marked

®with the region code “1” or “ALL.” (For a full list of the different kinds of discs that are compatible with the Recorder, see page 32.)

Playing a DVD or CD

You must complete Guided Setup before you can play CDs, and play or record DVDs. For instructions, see “Completing Guided Setup” on page 3.

If you finished “Tour Four: Playing a DVD or CD” on page 16, then you already know the basics of playing a DVD or CD on your Recorder. This section provides a bit more detail and also describes some advanced playback features.

Inserting a Disc

To put a disc into the Recorder, press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button on the front panel of your Recorder to open the disc tray. Put in the disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align it, then press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray. Press PLAY ( ) to start the disc.

The Recorder’s DVD Screen

After you put in a disc, you can simply highlight the DVD option on TiVo Central and press play to play the disc. For more options, view the Recorder’s DVD screen. To go to the Recorder’s DVD screen, highlight the DVD option on TiVo Central and press SELECT, or press the DVD button on the remote. The DVD screen may give options such as Resume Playing, if you have already been watching the DVD, or Search Disc options.

Front Panel

While playing a DVD, the Recorder’s front panel displays the title, chapter, and time elapsed in the current title. While playing MP3 files on CD, or while playing an audio CD, the front panel displays the number and elapsed time of the current track.

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