TiVo Series2 Supplementary Manual
Music & Photos Troubleshooting
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• Reduce the distance between the wireless network adapter and the
wireless access point. Wireless networks typically have a range of
100 - 300 feet, but distances can vary based on walls, floors, and other
obstructions. It may be necessary to adjust the location adapter of
your wireless access point or router to be closer to the network
adapter attached to your TiVo DVR(s).
100 - 300 feet, but distances can vary based on walls, floors, and other
obstructions. It may be necessary to adjust the location adapter of
your wireless access point or router to be closer to the network
adapter attached to your TiVo DVR(s).
• Consider adding a signal booster to your network (available from
some wireless equipment manufacturers).
5. Check network name. In Wireless Settings (press the TiVo button to go to
TiVo Central, select Messages & Setup, then Settings, then Phone &
Network Setup, then “Edit phone or network settings,” then Wireless
Settings), check that the network name (SSID) for your network access
point is listed correctly. To change the network name, follow the
instructions for completing Wireless Settings at “Wireless Settings for a
Home Network” on page 15.
Network Setup, then “Edit phone or network settings,” then Wireless
Settings), check that the network name (SSID) for your network access
point is listed correctly. To change the network name, follow the
instructions for completing Wireless Settings at “Wireless Settings for a
Home Network” on page 15.
If you haven’t already done so, you should also try the steps in “My DVR is
not connecting to my home network.” on page 53.
not connecting to my home network.” on page 53.
Music & Photos Troubleshooting
I don’t see the Music & Photos selection on TiVo Central.
You must purchase Home Media Option before the Music & Photos menu
appears on your DVR. See “Purchasing the Home Media Option Package”
on page 6.
appears on your DVR. See “Purchasing the Home Media Option Package”
on page 6.
What music file formats can I use?
The TiVo Desktop application works with music in the MP3 format.
Can I convert other music formats to MP3?
There are numerous applications available on the Internet (at websites such
as
as
) to convert music from other file formats to MP3 files.
Why don’t my songs play in the same order as they appear on the CD?
First, make sure that the Shuffle option is turned off in Music Play Options.
(To see Music Play Options, highlight a song or playlist and press SELECT.
On the next screen, highlight Options and press SELECT.) If you publish
songs in a folder, then the DVR plays them alphabetically by file name. To
specify a play order for a group of songs, use the music jukebox software on
your computer to create a playlist with the songs ordered as you want to
hear them, then use TiVo Publisher to publish the playlist so you can listen
to it on your DVR.
(To see Music Play Options, highlight a song or playlist and press SELECT.
On the next screen, highlight Options and press SELECT.) If you publish
songs in a folder, then the DVR plays them alphabetically by file name. To
specify a play order for a group of songs, use the music jukebox software on
your computer to create a playlist with the songs ordered as you want to
hear them, then use TiVo Publisher to publish the playlist so you can listen
to it on your DVR.