TiVo Series2 Quick Setup Guide
120 V~60Hz
0.75A
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Option A
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Before you begin: Unplug the connections
to your VCR if you have one. The TiVo DVR
replaces your VCR in this setup.
to your VCR if you have one. The TiVo DVR
replaces your VCR in this setup.
After you’ve completed these steps, go to
page 6 if you want to add your VCR;
otherwise, go to page 7 to complete setup.
page 6 if you want to add your VCR;
otherwise, go to page 7 to complete setup.
For additional setups, check the Installation
Guide.
Guide.
Connect program source to DVR
Connect the RF Coaxial cable coming out of
the wall (from your antenna or cable) to the
jack labeled RF In on the DVR.
the wall (from your antenna or cable) to the
jack labeled RF In on the DVR.
Connect DVR to TV
Connect the Composite A/V cables from the
DVR’s audio/video output to the TV’s
audio/video input.
DVR’s audio/video output to the TV’s
audio/video input.
[Alternate: If your TV doesn’t have
Composite A/V connectors, connect the RF
Coaxial cable from the RF Out connector on
the DVR to the Antenna In connector on the
TV. Set the 3/4 switch on the back of the
DVR, and tune your TV to the same channel.]
Composite A/V connectors, connect the RF
Coaxial cable from the RF Out connector on
the DVR to the Antenna In connector on the
TV. Set the 3/4 switch on the back of the
DVR, and tune your TV to the same channel.]
Connect phone line to DVR
To connect your phone and the DVR to the
same phone jack, use the provided phone
splitter.
same phone jack, use the provided phone
splitter.
Plug in DVR power cord
Tune TV (if necessary) to see the
Welcome screen
Turn on your TV. If you do not see the
Welcome screen displayed, use the Input,
Source, or TV/Video button on your TV to
select the correct audio/video source. Press
the button until the Welcome screen is
displayed.
Welcome screen displayed, use the Input,
Source, or TV/Video button on your TV to
select the correct audio/video source. Press
the button until the Welcome screen is
displayed.
[Alternate: If you used RF Coaxial cable in
Step 2, tune your TV to the same channel
(either 3 or 4) that the 3/4 switch on the
back of the DVR is set to. The Welcome
screen should appear.]
Step 2, tune your TV to the same channel
(either 3 or 4) that the 3/4 switch on the
back of the DVR is set to. The Welcome
screen should appear.]
No Cable or Satellite Box
Antenna
In
Television
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VIDEO
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Now go to page 6
If you have a cable or satellite box, see Option B on the next page.
TiVo
DVR
DVR
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This setup shows Composite A/V cables . If your TV
doesn’t have Composite A/V connectors, use an RF Coaxial
cable instead. If your TV has an S-Video connector, you might
prefer to use an S-Video cable (not supplied) for your video
connection. See the Installation Guide for details.
Remember to connect the OUT connector
of one device to the IN connector of the next.
cable instead. If your TV has an S-Video connector, you might
prefer to use an S-Video cable (not supplied) for your video
connection. See the Installation Guide for details.
Remember to connect the OUT connector
of one device to the IN connector of the next.
After you complete Guided Setup, you’ll be able to connect
your DVR to a home network and use a shared broadband
Internet connection instead of a phone line to make connections
to the TiVo service. See the TiVo Viewer’s Guide for details.
your DVR to a home network and use a shared broadband
Internet connection instead of a phone line to make connections
to the TiVo service. See the TiVo Viewer’s Guide for details.
Tips and Alternatives
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