When you see page up or
On-Screen Menus & the Remote Control
Two Types of On-Screen Arrows
Left arrow button often takes you to the previous screen
Inserting the Batteries
Some buttons on your TiVo remote are programmable
Learn functions from other remotes
Welcome
Page
Table of Contents
Using This Guide
Getting Started
Basic Terms
Video Formats
Understanding Hdtv
Choose What Looks Best to You
Native, Hybrid, and Fixed Formats
Basics in 5 Short Tours
Tour One Playing with Live TV
Moving Around in Time
Basics in 5 Short Tours
Watching and Recording Two Shows At Once
Changing Channels
Time depending on your TV programming source
Tour Two Recording Programs
Search by Title
Yet appear in the guide If you make a mistake entering text
Getting a Season PassTM Recording
Program Information
Tour Three Your List of Recordings
Now Playing Tips
Corresponding to the Tours in this chapter
Grouping Programs
Sorting Programs
Tour Four Finding Great Entertainment
WishList Searches
TiVo Suggestions
Showcases
Tour Five Beyond the TiVo Box
Music, Photos, Products, & More
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DVRs
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More Cool Things You Can Do
Finding Programs
Recording the Program You’re Watching
Finding Programs to Record
Recording the Saved Portion
Stopping a recording
Using the Guide to Find Programs
Filter the Guide to Find Programs
Finding More Showings
Record by Time or Channel
Use a Manual Repeating Recording
To Use Online Scheduling
Finding Programs Using TiVo Central Online
Can the WishList Feature Do More Than Search?
Finding Programs Using a WishList Search
When using the asterisk *, be as
Using the Asterisk * in WishList searches
Creating a WishList Search
Not all actor or director names may be
Tips for Entering Keywords
Browsing WishList Search Results
Editing a WishList Search
As you browse the upcoming
Season PassTM and Repeating Recordings
Using the Season Pass Manager
Canceling a Repeating Recording
Changing the Priority Order
Begins recording
Setting Recording Options
Scheduling for Overtime
Managing Recordings with the To Do List
Canceling a Recording
Viewing the To Do List
View Recording History
Finding Programs
Watching Programs
Press the Clear button to hide
Status Bar
You can only rewind live TV up to
Status Bar for a two- hour recording
Channel Banner
Channel Banner Icons
Other information You can also press Right arrow to
Program Guide
Choosing a Program to Watch or Record
Customizing the Program Guide
Guide Options
TiVo Live Guide
Using Save to VCR
Definition format You can use Save to VCR feature
Saving Programs to Other Devices
Watching Programs
Connecting Your TiVo DVR to a Home Network
TiVo Desktop & Home Media Features
TiVo Desktop & Home Media Features
Connecting Your TiVo DVR to a Home Network
TiVo Desktop
If you don’t have a home network
File Types
Music & Photos
Playing Your Music and Viewing Your Photos
Listening to music on the DVR
Viewing photos on the DVR
Remote Control Settings
Restart or Reset System
Phone & Network Settings
Account & System Information
Settings
Audio Settings
About CableCARD Decoders
CableCARDTM Settings
Channel Settings
Channel List
Customizing Your Channel List
Channel Scan
Changing Your Channel Lineup
If there is a change to your cable
Signal Strength
Display Settings
When you turn Parental Controls off
Changing Parental Controls Settings
Parental Controls
Large version of the channel
Rating Settings for TV and Movies
Overlap ProtectionTM Feature
Recording Settings
Recording Quality Suggested Use
Recording Quality
Remote Control Settings
Resetting the Programmable Buttons
Programmable Buttons
Controlling Two DVRs with the DVR Switch
Programming the DVR Switch
TiVo DVRs from some manufacturers don’t respond to
Resetting the DVR Switch
Learning Remote
Video Settings
Aspect Correction Mode
Letterbox Color
TV Aspect Ratio
Video Output Format
Video Smoothing
Change phone or network settings. See page 59
Phone & Network Settings
Are responsible for any telephone charges
Phone Settings
If you are experiencing Failed, Line
Wired Ethernet Network Settings
Network Settings
Wireless Network Settings
You must use capital and lowercase
Settings
To read messages
Messages
Account & System Information
Restart or Reset System
Standby
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Copy Protection and the TiVo Service
TiVo Privacy Policy
Preamble
Summary of the Tivo Privacy Policy
Our User Information Definitions
Tivo Privacy Policy
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Use of User Information
Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service
Your Choices Regarding User Information
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Home Network Applications
Separate Rules for the TiVo Web Site
Security of User Information
General
TiVo Service Privacy Policy
TiVo Service Agreement
Tivo Service and the Privacy Policy
Introduction
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Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service
Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service
Activating and Using the Tivo Service
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Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service
Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service
General
GNU General Public License
GNU General Public License
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Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service
HOW to Apply These Terms to Your NEW Programs
No Warranty
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Other Licensing Information
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Index
Troubleshooting
Customer Support
Questions About Connecting Your DVR
Questions About Completing Guided Setup
How do I enter a Canadian postal code?
How do I choose the correct cable lineup?
Will my DVR work without the TiVo service?
Questions About the TiVo Service
Can’t get the channel to change
Questions About Channels
Can’t go to one of my channels
Can’t find all the channels I receive in the Channel List
Questions About the TiVo Remote Control
Power, volume, etc
My TiVo remote control doesnt work with my DVR
Questions About Now Playing
How can I fit more programs in Now Playing?
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Channel Banner always says To be announced
Why can’t I adjust the recording quality of some programs?
What is the difference between HD programs and SD programs?
Questions About Recording Programs
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How do I record a pay per view event?
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Why wasn’t my program recorded?
Didn’t receive a confirmation e-mail
Program recorded at a different time than I requested
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My DVR’s phone connection to the TiVo service is failing
Questions About Connecting to the TiVo Service
Phone Connection Troubleshooting Tips
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109
Am I charged for connections to the TiVo service?
What is Aspect Correction?
Audio and video are out of sync
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Can’t select an alternate audio track
112
Programs are playing in the wrong language
My DVR is not connecting to my home network
My DVR is not connecting to the TiVo service
Questions About Networking
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114
My DVR is not connecting to my wireless home network
Verify or check password format. If you used an alphanumeric
Check power at wireless access point. Ensure the wireless
Questions About Parental Controls
My Parental Controls are not working
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What is Music, Photos, Products, & More?
Questions About Music, Photos, Products, & More
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Troubleshooting 118
Appendix Front & Back Panel, Warranty, & Specifications
Safety Information
Safety Instructions
Before YOU Begin
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Appendix Front & Back Panel, Warranty, & Specifications
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Front Panel Reference
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Back Panel Reference
125
External Storage. For future use
Specifications
What is COVERED?
TiVo DVR Limited Warranty
What is EXCLUDED?
WHO is COVERED?
To GET Warranty Service
Before Requesting Service
To GET OUT-OF-WARRANTY Service
Make Sure YOU Keep
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FCC Information
Digital Cable Programming Support
Telephone Line Interruption
Industry Canada IC Notice
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Index
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