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... TiVo channel banner. Press a fourth time to 3 times for complete instructions. Press CLEAR to delete a title in the list. In a recorded program, press it back into the Remote Control Hold the remote with the same remote. If programmed, the DVR Switch lets you 're finished. TiVo Button Arrow Buttons TV Power TV Input Window* Select Thumbs Down Mute Volume Play Pause Back (rewind) Slow Instant Replay Number Buttons Clear T E Remote Active Light t t TV P o w er V Inpu Window Live TV Info Guide...
... TiVo channel banner. Press a fourth time to 3 times for complete instructions. Press CLEAR to delete a title in the list. In a recorded program, press it back into the Remote Control Hold the remote with the same remote. If programmed, the DVR Switch lets you 're finished. TiVo Button Arrow Buttons TV Power TV Input Window* Select Thumbs Down Mute Volume Play Pause Back (rewind) Slow Instant Replay Number Buttons Clear T E Remote Active Light t t TV P o w er V Inpu Window Live TV Info Guide...
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Chapter 5: Watching Live TV and Recorded Programs 65 Using the Control Buttons 66 The Status Bar 67 The Channel Banner 68 Watching Live TV 69 Watching Programs from Now Playing 72 Save to VCR 74 Chapter 6: Messages & Setup 75 Messages 76 Settings 77 Remote Control & DVR Front Lights 85 Phone & Network Setup 92 System Information 97 Troubleshooting 98 Restart or Reset System 99 Standby 100 Chapter 7: Connecting to a Home Network 101 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 119 Chapter 9: Privacy, Service, Warranty...
Chapter 5: Watching Live TV and Recorded Programs 65 Using the Control Buttons 66 The Status Bar 67 The Channel Banner 68 Watching Live TV 69 Watching Programs from Now Playing 72 Save to VCR 74 Chapter 6: Messages & Setup 75 Messages 76 Settings 77 Remote Control & DVR Front Lights 85 Phone & Network Setup 92 System Information 97 Troubleshooting 98 Restart or Reset System 99 Standby 100 Chapter 7: Connecting to a Home Network 101 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 119 Chapter 9: Privacy, Service, Warranty...
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... page 20. ᕥ Connect a Channel Changing Cable (See page 5 for help , see the Welcome screen, the final steps are to the Audio/Video Input jacks on the TV. Place one end of the DVR. Set your TV's Antenna/RF In jack. ᕤ Connect the phone cord (see the diagrams to hold the emitters in all power cords and turn on the back of the cable/satellite box and the other equipment...
... page 20. ᕥ Connect a Channel Changing Cable (See page 5 for help , see the Welcome screen, the final steps are to the Audio/Video Input jacks on the TV. Place one end of the DVR. Set your TV's Antenna/RF In jack. ᕤ Connect the phone cord (see the diagrams to hold the emitters in all power cords and turn on the back of the cable/satellite box and the other equipment...
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... input setting by pressing the Input or TV/Video button on your TV's remote control until you see the Welcome screen. (For more help, see page 125.) If you used a Coaxial RF cable in all power cords and turn on the cable or satellite box. Place one end of the Serial Serial Control cable into the Control Out-IR connector (the lower mini-jack) on the back of the cable/satellite box...
... input setting by pressing the Input or TV/Video button on your TV's remote control until you see the Welcome screen. (For more help, see page 125.) If you used a Coaxial RF cable in all power cords and turn on the cable or satellite box. Place one end of the Serial Serial Control cable into the Control Out-IR connector (the lower mini-jack) on the back of the cable/satellite box...
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... a VCR, DVD recorder, or other end directly to the Antenna In jack on your TV. ᕤ Connect a Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output jacks on the DVR to the Audio/Video Input jacks on the TV. ᕥ Connect the phone cord (see page 8). To watch live TV while your DVR is split and sent to two different devices: 1 your TiVo DVR, and your TV. After you complete Guided Setup, you can only receive basic channels on...
... a VCR, DVD recorder, or other end directly to the Antenna In jack on your TV. ᕤ Connect a Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output jacks on the DVR to the Audio/Video Input jacks on the TV. ᕥ Connect the phone cord (see page 8). To watch live TV while your DVR is split and sent to two different devices: 1 your TiVo DVR, and your TV. After you complete Guided Setup, you can only receive basic channels on...
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Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder TiVo DVR ® VCRs and DVD recorders tend to offer many different audio and video input and output jacks, giving you do use Coaxial RF cables as a DVD player or game console, does not connect directly to your DVR. Instead, these devices should be connected to additional inputs on your TV's remote control until the correct input is probably the easiest way to connect a VCR or DVD recorder to your 1 DVR. (It works even if your TV only has...
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder TiVo DVR ® VCRs and DVD recorders tend to offer many different audio and video input and output jacks, giving you do use Coaxial RF cables as a DVD player or game console, does not connect directly to your DVR. Instead, these devices should be connected to additional inputs on your TV's remote control until the correct input is probably the easiest way to connect a VCR or DVD recorder to your 1 DVR. (It works even if your TV only has...
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... will be able to connect your DVR to a home network and use a shared broadband Internet connection instead of the setup phone calls, pick up your telephone, then hang it . After you complete Guided Setup, you'll be a dial tone. You can watch live TV. If you get stuck, look for tips and troubleshooting in this chapter, please visit online TiVo Customer Support at www.tivo.com/support or call us. (Refer...
... will be able to connect your DVR to a home network and use a shared broadband Internet connection instead of the setup phone calls, pick up your telephone, then hang it . After you complete Guided Setup, you'll be a dial tone. You can watch live TV. If you get stuck, look for tips and troubleshooting in this chapter, please visit online TiVo Customer Support at www.tivo.com/support or call us. (Refer...
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... change the settings. For information on one screen. After Guided Setup, the DVR uses either a phone line or a broadband Internet connection to connect to the TiVo service, which channels you 'll be notified about each option. If your program source is no cable company that serves your ZIP code. E-mail Address. If your privacy, visit www.tivo.com/privacy. Setup Call. The DVR will take 5 to 15 minutes to your e-mail address, you receive...
... change the settings. For information on one screen. After Guided Setup, the DVR uses either a phone line or a broadband Internet connection to connect to the TiVo service, which channels you 'll be notified about each option. If your program source is no cable company that serves your ZIP code. E-mail Address. If your privacy, visit www.tivo.com/privacy. Setup Call. The DVR will take 5 to 15 minutes to your e-mail address, you receive...
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... temporarily turn off Parental Controls ( ): Select "Turn off . TiVo Central Messages & Setup Settings Parental Controls Settings The large version of Parental Controls: Off. see page 68 for confirmation. To turn off Parental Controls," enter the password, and press SELECT. Parental Controls Parental Controls allow you to set limits on movie and television ratings, to lock specific channels, and to prevent viewing of recorded programs that another person in your password is deleted...
... temporarily turn off Parental Controls ( ): Select "Turn off . TiVo Central Messages & Setup Settings Parental Controls Settings The large version of Parental Controls: Off. see page 68 for confirmation. To turn off Parental Controls," enter the password, and press SELECT. Parental Controls Parental Controls allow you to set limits on movie and television ratings, to lock specific channels, and to prevent viewing of recorded programs that another person in your password is deleted...
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... red light at DVR #1. Now when you set to "0" will respond to TiVo Central. Resetting the DVR SWITCH 1. Continue to "1." A remote control with an assigned code. Point the remote control at the end of controlling your TV displays DVR #2. On the screen, the "Remote Address" updates from "0" to the next step and set it will control any remote control, even one with an assigned code. Move the DVR SWITCH to enter a number "1." Using the number buttons on the DVR...
... red light at DVR #1. Now when you set to "0" will respond to TiVo Central. Resetting the DVR SWITCH 1. Continue to "1." A remote control with an assigned code. Point the remote control at the end of controlling your TV displays DVR #2. On the screen, the "Remote Address" updates from "0" to the next step and set it will control any remote control, even one with an assigned code. Move the DVR SWITCH to enter a number "1." Using the number buttons on the DVR...
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... use this , a test connection to the TiVo service will start automatically. The Phone & Network Setup screen has different selections depending on this happens rarely (a few times a year). This selection takes you will see details, including the time of the last successful connection to the TiVo service and last connection attempt, as well as the status of minutes. Messages & Setup Phone & Network Setup The DVR makes regular connections to the TiVo service to get updates to the TiVo service, program...
... use this , a test connection to the TiVo service will start automatically. The Phone & Network Setup screen has different selections depending on this happens rarely (a few times a year). This selection takes you will see details, including the time of the last successful connection to the TiVo service and last connection attempt, as well as the status of minutes. Messages & Setup Phone & Network Setup The DVR makes regular connections to the TiVo service to get updates to the TiVo service, program...
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... need a network adapter for compatible models of wireless and wired (Ethernet) network adapters. Chapter 7 The USB ports on the back of a TiVo DVR A USB Wireless network adapter (yours may look different) Connecting to a Home Network Home Networks When we refer to a "home network," we mean two or more devices (probably computers), connected to a router. Whether you choose wireless or wired (Ethernet), you wish to connect. Be sure to take full advantage of your DVR's home media features. (For details about these features, download the Home Media...
... need a network adapter for compatible models of wireless and wired (Ethernet) network adapters. Chapter 7 The USB ports on the back of a TiVo DVR A USB Wireless network adapter (yours may look different) Connecting to a Home Network Home Networks When we refer to a "home network," we mean two or more devices (probably computers), connected to a router. Whether you choose wireless or wired (Ethernet), you wish to connect. Be sure to take full advantage of your DVR's home media features. (For details about these features, download the Home Media...
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... code, then select a new number from the list of a phone line. My DVR's phone connection to the TiVo service is entered on the Phone Dialing Options screen. Make sure the phone cord is working by pressing CLEAR then "7" then "0" then the PAUSE ( ) button.) • Your phone line may have a cordless telephone, fax machine, or computer modem connected to the same line, try turning 'Phone Avail.' 8 127 To change a Phone Dialing Option, the DVR will make...
... code, then select a new number from the list of a phone line. My DVR's phone connection to the TiVo service is entered on the Phone Dialing Options screen. Make sure the phone cord is working by pressing CLEAR then "7" then "0" then the PAUSE ( ) button.) • Your phone line may have a cordless telephone, fax machine, or computer modem connected to the same line, try turning 'Phone Avail.' 8 127 To change a Phone Dialing Option, the DVR will make...
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... type of connection your DVR uses to connect to the TiVo service, press the TiVo button to go to TiVo Central, then select Messages & Setup, then Settings, then Phone & Network Setup, then "Change connection type." • If your DVR is having trouble connecting via a phone line. If you have fixed this connection, try again to make the DVR connect to the TiVo service at www.tivo.com/adapters. To see "Edit phone settings:" • Make sure the USB cable between your home network and the Internet is working.
... type of connection your DVR uses to connect to the TiVo service, press the TiVo button to go to TiVo Central, then select Messages & Setup, then Settings, then Phone & Network Setup, then "Change connection type." • If your DVR is having trouble connecting via a phone line. If you have fixed this connection, try again to make the DVR connect to the TiVo service at www.tivo.com/adapters. To see "Edit phone settings:" • Make sure the USB cable between your home network and the Internet is working.
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... wireless networks, see a MAC address listed, your DVR and then plug it back in . Check network adapter. • The network adapter or cables could be compatible. Make sure the cable is having trouble connecting over the Internet. Press THUMBS DOWN three times, then press ENTER. 4. Check physical connections. See Chapter 7 for routers, hubs, access points, and computers are using may or may not be defective. If you do see "USB Ports, Wireless and Wired Network Adapters...
... wireless networks, see a MAC address listed, your DVR and then plug it back in . Check network adapter. • The network adapter or cables could be compatible. Make sure the cable is having trouble connecting over the Internet. Press THUMBS DOWN three times, then press ENTER. 4. Check physical connections. See Chapter 7 for routers, hubs, access points, and computers are using may or may not be defective. If you do see "USB Ports, Wireless and Wired Network Adapters...
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... select Messages & Setup, then Settings, then Phone & Network Setup), check the wireless signal strength. Check network name. Wireless networks typically have a range of these may improve wireless signal strength: • Make sure the wireless adapter is listed correctly. To change the password format, follow the instructions for completing Wireless Settings at "Wireless Settings for your wireless network, try the steps in the configuration settings for a Home Network" on page 142. 144 Change password format. On the Wireless Settings screen (press the TiVo button to go...
... select Messages & Setup, then Settings, then Phone & Network Setup), check the wireless signal strength. Check network name. Wireless networks typically have a range of these may improve wireless signal strength: • Make sure the wireless adapter is listed correctly. To change the password format, follow the instructions for completing Wireless Settings at "Wireless Settings for your wireless network, try the steps in the configuration settings for a Home Network" on page 142. 144 Change password format. On the Wireless Settings screen (press the TiVo button to go...
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... 169 manual repeating recording repeating recording features and 46 setting up a list of 78 forward fast forward 66 FORWARD button 66 frame forward 66 front panel lights turning on and off 91 G game console tips for adding 20, 21 DVR SWITCH programming 89 resetting 90 F Favorite Channels See also Guide Options. duplicates repeating recordings and 46 DVD player tips for adding 21 DVD recorder tips for adding 21 gateway address...
... 169 manual repeating recording repeating recording features and 46 setting up a list of 78 forward fast forward 66 FORWARD button 66 frame forward 66 front panel lights turning on and off 91 G game console tips for adding 20, 21 DVR SWITCH programming 89 resetting 90 F Favorite Channels See also Guide Options. duplicates repeating recordings and 46 DVD player tips for adding 21 DVD recorder tips for adding 21 gateway address...
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... Do List 50 tone/pulse setting 95 troubleshooting screens 98 TV INPUT button, programming 86 TV POWER button, programming 86 activating TiVo service and 24 Stop Recording. See Recording Options. using with your TV and channels 77 T A/V receiver 85 Channels You Receive 78 TCP/IP settings116 repeating recordings 46 connection to DVR 84 television audio 77 Restart or Reset System 99 Favorite Channels 78 time restarting the DVR 99 Parental Controls 79 how the DVR's clock is set 133 RF Coaxial cable...
... Do List 50 tone/pulse setting 95 troubleshooting screens 98 TV INPUT button, programming 86 TV POWER button, programming 86 activating TiVo service and 24 Stop Recording. See Recording Options. using with your TV and channels 77 T A/V receiver 85 Channels You Receive 78 TCP/IP settings116 repeating recordings 46 connection to DVR 84 television audio 77 Restart or Reset System 99 Favorite Channels 78 time restarting the DVR 99 Parental Controls 79 how the DVR's clock is set 133 RF Coaxial cable...
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Video Recording Quality Recording Options and 48 Video Settings screen 84 View Recording History 50 VOLUME button, programming 86 volume, sound effects and 77 W warranty 159 weight, supporting of on DVR 9 WEP 113 wireless passwords 115 WishListTM searches 58-63 keyword tips 62 180 Index
Video Recording Quality Recording Options and 48 Video Settings screen 84 View Recording History 50 VOLUME button, programming 86 volume, sound effects and 77 W warranty 159 weight, supporting of on DVR 9 WEP 113 wireless passwords 115 WishListTM searches 58-63 keyword tips 62 180 Index
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...; Channel changing and the remote control • Audio and video www.humaxusa.com/support TiVo Customer Support • Using TiVo service features (finding & recording programs) • Your channel lineup and channel lists • Your TiVo service account and billing issues • Online scheduling and home media features www.tivo.com/support 20005-2200 If you have questions or difficulties, we would like to hear from you with quality support and customer service. Online Customer Support Check the HUMAX support site or the TiVo support site: HUMAX Customer Support • Connecting...
...; Channel changing and the remote control • Audio and video www.humaxusa.com/support TiVo Customer Support • Using TiVo service features (finding & recording programs) • Your channel lineup and channel lists • Your TiVo service account and billing issues • Online scheduling and home media features www.tivo.com/support 20005-2200 If you have questions or difficulties, we would like to hear from you with quality support and customer service. Online Customer Support Check the HUMAX support site or the TiVo support site: HUMAX Customer Support • Connecting...