TiVo Series2 Quick Setup Guide

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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.

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. 

For additional setups, check the Installation Guide.

 Make sure that the cable from the wall is 

 

Connect the Composite A/V cables from the cable 
or satellite box’s audio/video output to the DVR’s 
audio/video input.   

 Connect DVR to TV

Connect the Composite A/V cables from the 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.]

 Connect phone line to DVR

Note:  Your cable box or satellite receiver may also 
require a phone line. To connect both the DVR and 
the cable or satellite box to the same phone jack, 
use the provided phone splitter.

 Choose a Control cable for channel changing

To record shows or display live TV, the DVR must 
change the channel on your cable or satellite box. 
To do so, it sends a signal through either the IR 
(infrared) Control cable or the Serial Control cable. 
See the Installation Guide for details.

If you don't have a cable or satellite box, see Option A on the previous page.

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