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Check out the Troubleshooting chapter in the

Viewer’s Guide for more help with connecting your TiVo DVR, completing Guided Setup, 

and using the TiVo service. If you have more questions, visit www.tivo.com/support to find the Getting Started Guide, Help Forums, 
Guided Troubleshooting, Frequently Asked Questions, and more.

 

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Lights on the front panel 
show that it’s powered on.

 

Connect the Coaxial RF cable coming out of the wall to 
the CABLE RF IN jack on the DVR. The DVR’s internal 
RF splitter enables dual tuner for basic cable. 

 If you have a cable box, turn this poster over.

 

Connect a Composite A/V cable (red, white, and 
yellow) from the DVR’s OUT jacks to your TV’s 
Audio/Video INPUT. 

Alternate: If your TV doesn’t have Composite A/V 
(red, white, and yellow) input jacks, connect a 
Coaxial RF cable from the CABLE RF OUT 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.

Start Here

Follow these easy steps to connect your TiVo

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 DVR

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one device to the IN jack of the next. Never connect OUT to 
OUT or IN to IN.

•  If you used a Coaxial RF cable to connect your DVR to your TV, 
make sure your TV is tuned to the same channel (3 or 4) that you 
selected on the back of your DVR (using the channel 3/4 switch).

•  Make sure your TV is displaying the appropriate video source. 
You may need to use the Input, Source, or TV/Video button on 
your TV’s remote to change video sources. If you are having 
trouble changing the video source, refer to your TV owner’s 
manual.

•  If you connected the DVR to an A/V receiver or home theater 
system, and you are having trouble finding the correct input, try 
connecting it directly to the TV instead. 

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•  Notice the red light above the TiVo button on the remote. If the 
red light does not flash when you press any button, try replacing 
the batteries.

•  Do lights on the front of the TiVo DVR seem to respond (i.e., 
blink or flash) when you press any button on the remote? If lights 
on the front of the DVR do not respond to the remote, restart your 
DVR by unplugging it, waiting 15 seconds, then plugging it back in.

•  See the inside front cover of the Viewer's Guide for more about 
the TiVo remote. 

•  If you’re stuck at any point during Guided Setup, consult the 
Troubleshooting chapter of the Viewer’s Guide or visit 

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Pause live TV for up to 30 minutes, rewind and 
fast forward at three speeds, slow motion, and 
instant replay–all at the touch of a button.

To see what’s on now, press LIVE TV. Press LIVE TV 
again to switch between the two tuners. Press 
GUIDE to see the Program Guide and browse up to 
two weeks of program listings. Use either of two 
guide styles to choose programs to watch or record.

The TiVo button takes you to TiVo Central, where 
you access all of the features unique to the 
TiVo

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 service. Use Pick Programs to Record to 

schedule recordings of your favorite shows. Press 
the TiVo button twice to go to the Now Playing List 
and see all of your recorded programs.

Rate programs using the THUMBS buttons. Then 
check out TiVo Suggestions (in Pick Programs to 
Record) and watch for recorded suggestions in the 
Now Playing List. 

You can learn a lot in a short Tour! Grab your TiVo remote and open 
the 

 to Chapter 1: The Basics in 5 Short Tours.

The TiVo

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 Series2

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 DT can record two basic cable 

channels (typically 1-99) at the same time. If you 
have a cable box, turn this poster over for details.

Choose this option if you have a home network with a broadband Internet connection. 
Use the connection that works with your type of home network: 

Wired or Wireless

Wired (Ethernet) – Connect an Ethernet cable 

 from your home network to the TiVo DVR’s 

Ethernet jack (the upper jack pictured here).

Wireless – Connect a compatible wireless USB network 
adapter 

to one of the DVR’s 

ports. The TiVo

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 Wireless USB adapter pictured here 

is available at 

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ETHERNET

USB 1
USB 2

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. 

 

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

Turn on your TV. 

 If you don’t see the Welcome screen, use the 

Input, Source, or TV/Video button on your TV remote 
or TV to select the correct audio/video source. 
Press the button until you see the Welcome screen.

Alternate: If you used a Coaxial RF cable in Step 

, 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 

, which 

customizes the DVR for your home.

If you need help, see the Troubleshooting chapter in the 

 or visit 

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Coaxial RF cable
for audio & video

Composite  A/V cable for 
stereo audio (red & white 
ends) & video (yellow end)

Phone cord

Phone splitter

Power cord

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Setting up your TiVo

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 Series2

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 DT Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is easy. There are three basic steps:

If you haven’t already activated, visit 

www.tivo.com/activate 

or call TiVo Customer Support 

at 1-877-367-8486. You’ll need your 15-digit TiVo Service Number, found on the label on the back of the DVR. Write it here: _____________________.

 Connect your TiVo DVR to your TV programming source (basic cable, digital cable, or satellite), 

to your home network or home phone line, and to your TV.

 After you connect everything, Guided Setup screens help you customize the DVR for your home. 

That sounds easy enough, right? Consult the 

 for additional setup examples, or if you need any help along the way.

To begin, please answer this first question: