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Follow these easy steps to connect your

TiVo

®

 HD Digital Video Recorder

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You must use a high-definition 
cable to see high-definition video.

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

)

Component Video 
cable for high-definition 
video (no audio)

Phone cord

Power cord

Use this cable for your audio 
connection only.

The TiVo DVR’s front panel 
displays a green light at startup.

Local TV stations broadcast 
high-definition signals over 
the air on dedicated digital 
channels. 

To receive both digital (ATSC) 
and standard (NTSC) 
channels over the air, 
connect an indoor or outdoor 
antenna to the TiVo DVR’s 
ANTENNA IN jack.

Connect the Coaxial RF cable coming out of the 
wall directly to the 

CABLE IN jack on the back of 

the DVR. 

If you have a home network with a broadband Internet connection, use the connection that 
works with your type of home network: 

Wireless or Wired (Ethernet)

Wireless – Connect 

the TiVo Wireless G USB Network 

Adapter 

to one of the DVR’s 

USB ports. The TiVo

®

 Wireless G USB Network Adapter 

pictured here is available at 

.

Wired (Ethernet) – Connect an Ethernet cable 

 from your home network to the TiVo DVR’s 

Ethernet jack (the upper jack pictured here).   

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.

The TiVo DVR needs to connect to the TiVo service to receive program listings, service updates, and other 
information. Network-connected DVRs also have access to additional features and services. See Chapter 4 in 
the Viewer’s Guide for details. Choose how your DVR will connect: 

Network or Phone Line

CableCARD decoders replace your digital cable 
box. Disconnect your cable box from your TV and 
set it aside. 

If you don’t have a cable box, skip to step 

.

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Connect the red and white ends of the Composite A/V cable from the 
TiVo DVR’s 

A/V OUT jacks to the A/V IN jacks on your TV. Do not 

connect the yellow end (standard video). 

Most TVs have more than one input. Make note of the input you use 
for audio, and use the same input when you connect video in step 

.

 Connect an Optical Digital Audio cable (sold separately) 

from the TiVo DVR’s 

DIGITAL AUDIO jack to an A/V receiver or home 

theater system for digital sound.

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 us online.

 

Connect the Component Video cable (green, blue, red) from the 
TiVo DVR’s 

COMPONENT OUT jack to the COMPONENT IN 

jack on the back of your high-definition TV.

 

. Most TVs have more than one input. Make 

note of the input you use.

 If your TV has an 

HDMI jack, use an HDMI cable 

(sold separately) to connect digital video and digital audio.

CableCARD decoders allow the TiVo HD DVR to receive digital cable 
channels without a cable box. They plug into the CableCARD slots on the 
front of the DVR.

To watch and record two channels at the same time, you need 
either 

 (M-CARD), 

or 

.

Connect your TiVo HD DVR as shown and complete on-screen Guided 
Setup before CableCARD installation.

To optimize the TiVo HD DVR for high-definition viewing, read 
Understanding HDTV in the 

. 

To learn more about the amazing, smart-recording features of the 
TiVo service, take the Tours in Chapter 1 of the 

.

Turn on your TV. 

 

Use the Input, Source, or TV/Video 
button on your TV remote or TV 
to select the audio/video input source you used in steps 

 

and

 

. On many TVs, 

you can also change the channel to select different input sources. Then press the 
FORMAT button on the DVR’s front panel until you see video.

When you see the Welcome screen, you’re ready to begin 

. 

 that you complete Guided Setup a few days before CableCARD 

installation to ensure that the DVR receives any recent software updates.

Setting up your TiVo

®

 HD Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is easy. 

 service (if you haven’t already) 

The TiVo service is what makes your DVR smart. It includes everything from your program listings to 
Season Pass

TM

 recordings and WishList

®

 searches—all the cool features you’ve heard about. 

Some TiVo DVRs are sold with a TiVo service plan. If yours was not, activate the TiVo service at 

 

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 for reference ___________________________.

Now, let’s get started with Connecting Your TiVo HD Digital Video Recorder! First, a few questions:

If you subscribe to digital cable, the answer is 

. 

The TiVo HD DVR does not support a connection to an external cable box. To receive digital cable channels, you need at least 
one CableCARD decoder. To watch and record two channels at the same time, you need either 

, or 

. 

You can only get CableCARD decoders from your cable company, typically delivered by an installer. 

 to order either one Multi-Stream CableCARD decoder, or two Single-Stream CableCARD decoders.

Locate the sheet titled 

, included in the DVR carton. Give these instructions to 

the installer upon arrival. This sheet also has instructions for you, after the installer leaves.