Finding Programs | TiVo SDOC-00091-002 instruction

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Finding Programs

Finding Programs to Record	14
Finding Programs Using a WishList® Search	19
Season PassTM and Repeating Recordings	23
Setting Recording Options	25
Managing Recordings with the To Do List	27

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TiVo SDOC-00091-002 manual Finding Programs

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When you see page up or On-Screen Menus & the Remote ControlTwo 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 programmableLearn functions from other remotes Welcome Page Table of Contents Using This Guide Getting StartedBasic 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 TimeBasics in 5 Short Tours Watching and Recording Two Shows At Once Changing ChannelsTime depending on your TV programming source Tour Two Recording Programs Search by TitleYet appear in the guide If you make a mistake entering text Getting a Season PassTM Recording Program Information Tour Three Your List of RecordingsNow Playing Tips Corresponding to the Tours in this chapter Grouping Programs Sorting Programs Tour Four Finding Great Entertainment WishList SearchesTiVo Suggestions Showcases Tour Five Beyond the TiVo Box Music, Photos, Products, & MoreSee the Start Here poster DVRs Get TiVo Desktop Home Media Features Guide More Cool Things You Can Do Finding Programs Recording the Program You’re Watching Finding Programs to RecordRecording the Saved Portion Stopping a recording Using the Guide to Find Programs Filter the Guide to Find ProgramsFinding 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 searchesCreating a WishList Search Not all actor or director names may be Tips for Entering Keywords Browsing WishList Search Results Editing a WishList SearchAs you browse the upcoming Season PassTM and Repeating Recordings Using the Season Pass Manager Canceling a Repeating RecordingChanging the Priority Order Begins recording Setting Recording Options Scheduling for Overtime Managing Recordings with the To Do List Canceling a RecordingViewing the To Do List View Recording History Finding Programs Watching Programs Press the Clear button to hide Status BarYou can only rewind live TV up to Status Bar for a two- hour recording Channel Banner Channel Banner IconsOther information You can also press Right arrow to Program Guide Choosing a Program to Watch or RecordCustomizing the Program Guide Guide Options TiVo Live Guide Using Save to VCR Definition format You can use Save to VCR featureSaving 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 NetworkTiVo 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 DVRViewing photos on the DVR Remote Control Settings Restart or Reset SystemPhone & Network Settings Account & System Information Settings Audio Settings About CableCARD Decoders CableCARDTM Settings Channel Settings Channel ListCustomizing Your Channel List Channel Scan Changing Your Channel LineupIf there is a change to your cable Signal Strength Display Settings When you turn Parental Controls off Changing Parental Controls SettingsParental 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 ButtonsProgrammable Buttons Controlling Two DVRs with the DVR Switch Programming the DVR SwitchTiVo DVRs from some manufacturers don’t respond to Resetting the DVR Switch Learning Remote Video Settings Aspect Correction ModeLetterbox Color TV Aspect Ratio Video Output FormatVideo 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 SettingsWireless Network Settings You must use capital and lowercase Settings To read messages Messages Account & System Information Restart or Reset System Standby Copy Protection, Privacy, & the TiVo Service Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service Copy Protection and the TiVo Service TiVo Privacy Policy PreambleSummary of the Tivo Privacy Policy Our User Information Definitions Tivo Privacy Policy Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service Use of User Information Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service Your Choices Regarding User Information Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service Home Network Applications Separate Rules for the TiVo Web SiteSecurity of User Information General TiVo Service Privacy Policy TiVo Service Agreement Tivo Service and the Privacy PolicyIntroduction Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service Activating and Using the Tivo Service Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service General GNU General Public License GNU General Public License Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service HOW to Apply These Terms to Your NEW Programs No Warranty Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service Other Licensing Information Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Index TroubleshootingCustomer 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 ChannelsCan’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, etcMy TiVo remote control doesnt work with my DVR Questions About Now Playing How can I fit more programs in Now Playing?100 101 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 102 103 104 105 How do I record a pay per view event? 106 Why wasn’t my program recorded? Didn’t receive a confirmation e-mail Program recorded at a different time than I requested107 My DVR’s phone connection to the TiVo service is failing Questions About Connecting to the TiVo ServicePhone Connection Troubleshooting Tips 108 109 Am I charged for connections to the TiVo service? What is Aspect Correction? Audio and video are out of sync110 111 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 serviceQuestions About Networking 113 114 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 working116 What is Music, Photos, Products, & More? Questions About Music, Photos, Products, & More117 Troubleshooting 118 Appendix Front & Back Panel, Warranty, & Specifications Safety Information Safety InstructionsBefore YOU Begin 120 121 Appendix Front & Back Panel, Warranty, & Specifications 122 Front Panel Reference 123 124 Back Panel Reference 125 External Storage. For future use Specifications What is COVERED? TiVo DVR Limited WarrantyWhat is EXCLUDED? WHO is COVERED? To GET Warranty Service Before Requesting ServiceTo GET OUT-OF-WARRANTY Service Make Sure YOU Keep 129 FCC Information Digital Cable Programming Support Telephone Line InterruptionIndustry Canada IC Notice 130 131 Index 132 133 134 Blank Glossary of Icons Now Playing Music, Photos, Products, & MoreGreen This program will be saved until you delete it Did