TiVo 2TM DT DVR User Manual
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1. Appendix Additional Setup Cables and Accessories 124 Safety Instructions 125 Connecting your DVR to a Phone Line or to the Internet 127 Connections for a Satellite Box with optional Basic Cable A Appendix Additional Setup Examples Cables and Accessories Inside the carton you ll find your TiVo remote your TiVo Series2 DT DVR Cable bag Composite A V cable for stereo audio red amp white ends and video yellow end Coaxial RF cable for audio amp video Coaxial RF cable for audio amp video IR infrared Control cable works with ANY cable box RF splitter splits your incoming cable signal Serial Control cable works to enable dual with Motorola or General Inst DCT2000 series cable boxes 124 Phone cord Phone splitter Power cord tuner with a cable box You might wish to purchase these add itional accessories Ethernet cable connects Wi your TiVo DVR s Ethernet jack to your wired home network TiVo Wireless USB adapter connects your TiVo DVR to your wireless home network S Video cable for high quality video connects your TiVo DVR to your TV or hometheater Safety Instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN Make sure all your equipment is turned off and the DVR is unplugged The TiVo DVR is not designed to support a heavy load such as a TV Your DVR is only capable of supporting the weight of one or two common A V components such2. F IN jack If you don t subscribe to basic cable skip this step Connect all cables from the OUT jack of one device to the IN jack of the next Never connect OUT to OUT or IN to IN Connect your TV Connect a Composite A V cable red white and yellow from the DVR s OUT jacks to your TV s Audio Video INPUT Alternate f your TV doesn t have Composite A V red white and yellow input jacks connect a 2 Coaxial RF cable from the RF OUT Television jack on the DVR to the Antenna In jack on your TV Then set the Channel 3 4 switch on the back of the DVR and tune your TV to the same channel Continue with Step O Antenna 128 Appendix Additional Setup Examples Connect to the TiVo service Your TiVo DVR needs to connect to the TiVo service to receive program listings service updates and other information Choose how your DVR will connect Network OR Phone NETWORK Network mille ETHERNET Choose this option if you have a home network with a broadband Internet connection E USB 1 b Use the connection that works with your type of home network Wired or Wireless E USB 2 p Wired Ethernet Connect an Ethernet cable sold i separately from your home network to the TiVo DVR s ome EE oe ple Ethernet jack the upper jack pictured here J OR O p Wireless Connect a wireless USB network adapter sold separately to one of the DVR s USB ports The TiVo Wireless USB adapter pictur
3. as VCRs DVD players or A V receivers provided they have four good broad padded feet that distribute of the weight near the corners of the DVR Also avoid stacking your DVR on top of other electronic components such as DVD players A V receivers or the vents of your TV SAFETY INFORMATION This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards There are however some installation and operation precautions of which you should be particularly aware Please read these instructions before operating the equipment and save them for future reference 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before the appliance is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be followed 4 Follow Instructions AII operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Appendix Additional Setup Examples A 6 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 7 Tilt Stability All televisions must comp
4. cts to the TiVo service about every other day or so more frequently 1f it connects via broadband Internet When it connects to the TiVo service the DVR may receive e Updated program information including episode titles plot descriptions ratings and schedule information e Any available updates to the DVR service including content for Showcases See page 9 for more information about Showcases e Any recording requests you made using TiVo Central Online See page 18 for more information about Online Scheduling Choosing how your DVR connects to the TiVo service Your TiVo DVR can connect to the TiVo service using e A standard analog phone line with the provided phone cord e A broadband Internet connection as part of an existing home network USB network adapter sold separately Phone Line If you don t have a home network with a broadband Internet connection the DVR must use a standard analog phone line to connect to the TiVo service You should leave the phone cord plugged in continuously in order to keep your DVR s program information up to date Internet Connecting your DVR to a home network with a shared broadband Internet connection gives you access to a whole new set of features In addition to making brief connections to the TiVo service a DVR connected to a home network can e Access digital music and photos stored on your home computer e Transfer recordings between DVRs and PCs within your home net
5. ed here is available at www tivo com store Phone Choose this option if you don t have a home network with a broadband Internet connection Connect the provided phone cord from the DVR to a nearby wall jack Use the provided phone line splitter if the DVR is sharing the wall jack with a telephone The DVR uses one of these cables to tell your satellite box when to change the channel The IR cable s emitters beam channel change signals to the IR sensor on your satellite box just lik t trol does Use the Serial Cable if Use the IR Cable if Dea ee a Ue your satellite box has a 9 pin Serial Data jack you tried the Serial cable and it didn t work with your Place the emitters in front of the cable box s IR sensor one on top of the satellite box satellite box and one on bottom Be sure both emitters stick out about 1 inches directly in front Plug the Serial cable into the 9 pin Serial Data jack of the IR sensor Use the adhesive strips provided to keep them in place on the back of your satellite box If you re not using the Serial cable plug the purple end of the IR cable into the CHANNEL CHANGING IR jack the lower control jack on the back of the DVR Satellite Box LIS SNC g gt Plug the other end into the CHANNEL CHANGING SERIAL Sa NS ae jack the upper control jack on the back of the DVR Then continue with Step D on the next page Then continue with Step Q on the next page Then go to Ste
6. ge points 125 A Appendix Additional Setup Examples or short the parts resulting in the risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on this product 12 Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A THE POWER SUPPLY CORD OR PLUG IS DAMAGED OR FRAYED B LIQUID HAS SPILLED INTO THE PRODUCT C THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO RAIN OR WATER D THE PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY WHEN YOU FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ADJUST ONLY THOSE CONTROLS THAT ARE DISCUSSED IN THIS GUIDE AS IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF OTHER CONTROLS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE OFTEN REQUIRING EXTENSIVE WORK BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN TO RESTORE THE PRODUCT TO NORMAL PERFORMANCE E THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN DROPPED OR THE CABINET DAMAGED F THE PRODUCT EXHIBITS A DISTINCT CHANGE IN PERFORMANCE 13 Servicing The user should not attempt service to the appliance beyond that described in the Troubleshooting section of this guide All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 14 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners use a damp cloth for cleaning If the product comes in contact with any liquid unplug the phone line and the power adapter and let the unit dry thoroughly before plugging it back in 15 Power Source This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated o
7. h as DVD players or game consoles do not connect directly to your DVR Instead these devices should be connected to additional inputs on your TV or an A V receiver Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder VCRs and DVD recorders tend to offer many different audio and video input and output jacks giving you a variety of setup options Refer to your VCR or DVD recorder s owner s manual for details about setup and operation This example is the easiest way to connect a VCR or DVD recorder to your DVR It works even if your TV only has one input For best results use the best connections available on your equipment Before you connect a VCR or DVD recorder make all the basic connections shown on the Start Here poster or on page 128 Connect a Coaxial RF cable from the RF Out jack on the DVR to the Antenna RF In jack on the VCR or DVD recorder Connect another Coaxial RF cable from the RF Out jack on the VCR or DVD recorder to the Antenna In jack on your TV If you use Coaxial RF cables as pictured below make sure the Channel 3 4 switches on the back of each device are set to the same channel DVD Recorder ol aE R al out Television INPUT OO Antenna R L VIDEO In CHEN To watch a video tape or DVD change your TV s input setting by pressing the Input Source or TV Video button on your TV s remote control until the correct input is displayed To save recordings from your DVR to a video ta
8. ly with recommended international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of their cabinet design Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front or top of the cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product Also do not endanger yourself or children by placing electronic equipment toys on top of the cabinet Such items could unexpectedly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and or personal injury 8 Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 9 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 10 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords and plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 11 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous volta
9. n the marking label or in this guide If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your dealer or local power company 126 16 Overloaded Power Outlets do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock 17 Electric Shock To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product Take it to a qualified service person when service or repair work is required Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other risks Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when this product is subsequently used 18 Telephone Usage When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should be always followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord 19 Moving Avoid moving the unit while it is plugged in to avoid accumulative shock and vibration damage to the internal hard disk drive 20 CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Appendix Additional Setup Examples A Connecting your DVR to a Phone Line or to the Internet The TiVo DVR needs to connect to the TiVo service to complete Guided Setup After Guided Setup the DVR conne
10. p ogn for positioning the other ends of the IR cable on your satellite box ONISNWHO TANNVHO ONISNVHO TANNVHO 129 130 Appendix Additional Setup Examples Plug in the DVR s power cord Lights on the front panel nw show that it s powered on to see the Welcome screen Move abouts bg Gad Sap ic presente DVR for your use This typically ta about 30 to 45 minutes Tune your TV if necessary v Ready to change the way you watc Turn on your TV Press the Cia button on the TiVo remote to begin Tip If you don t see the Welcome screen use the Input Source or TV Video button on your TV remote Begin Guided Setup or TV to select the correct audio video source V Setup up as a demo unit Retailers Only Press the button until you see the Welcome screen Alternate f you used a Coaxial RF cable in Step O tune your TV to the same channel either 3 or 4 that the CHANNEL 3 4 switch on the back of the DVR is set to When you see the Welcome screen you re ready to begin Guided Setup which customizes the DVR for your home If you need help visit www tivo com setup Appendix Additional Setup Examples A Connecting a VCR DVD Recorder or Other Equipment You probably have other A V equipment in your home entertainment center in addition to your TiVo DVR and your TV If you have a VCR or DVD recorder connect it to your DVR and save your favorite recordings to video tape or DVD Other equipment suc
11. pe or recordable DVD use the Save to VCR feature See page 35 131 A Appendix Additional Setup Examples Connecting Other AW Equipment You may have other devices in your home entertainment system which don t necessarily connect to your TiVo DVR These tips can help you complete your home entertainment setup but be sure to consult your other devices owner s manuals for setup information Connecting an A V Receiver An A V receiver receives audio and video signals from your electronic devices and lets you send those signals to other devices usually video to a TV and audio to a set of loud speakers You can add an A V receiver to any of the setups described here and on the Start Here poster Instead of connecting audio and video from the DVR to your TV as shown in the setup diagrams connect audio and video from your DVR to an available input on your A V receiver If your A V receiver is already connected to your TV your setup is done Connecting other A V equipment Other kinds of A V equipment such as a DVD player or game console do not connect to your TiVo DVR You should connect your other devices to additional inputs on your TV or A V receiver 132
12. work e Access third party software applications designed for your TiVo DVR For more information about the benefits of connecting your TiVo DVR to a home network see page 10 or view the TiVo Home Media Features Guide at www tivo com guides Built In Ethernet Jack This TiVo DVR is equipped with an Ethernet jack see the Start Here poster or the Back Panel Reference on page 134 Use an Ethernet cable sold separately to connect your DVR to a wired Ethernet home network USB Network Adapters If you have a wireless home network you ll need to purchase a compatible USB wireless network adapter Connect it to one of the DVR s USB ports See the Start Here poster for details Visit www tivo com adapters for the latest list of compatible adapters 127 A Appendix Additional Setup Examples Connections for a Satellite Box with optional Basic Cable l Connect your satellite Satellite Box cable from the wall to your Audio Video Out RF Out RF In satellite box G This is probably already connected Use cable bag Connect your satellite box to the DVR Connect a Composite A V cable red white and yellow from the satellite box s Audio Video OUT jacks to the DVR s Audio Video IN jacks and cable bag Optional Connect your basic cable from the wall If you have basic cable with no cable box in addition to a satellite box connect the cable from the wall to the DVR s CABLE R
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