TiVo Security Camera CI_Install_0327_1.0 User Manual
Whole Home Installation:
TiVo DVRs require one of the following networking
connections and a digital signal via a CableCARD
(or HD antenna).
connections and a digital signal via a CableCARD
(or HD antenna).
Ethernet:
An RJ-45 Ethernet connection at all Whole Home-enabled product locations.
MoCA enabled Coax:
MoCA injects Internet connectivity into a home's coax network allowing
each DVR to operate without an Ethernet or Wireless connection.
Coax based networking require the feature to be enabled on the four tuner
DVR. To enable MoCA start at Tivo Central > Settings > Network & Phone >
Change network settings > Enable MoCA. See screen shot below.
each DVR to operate without an Ethernet or Wireless connection.
Coax based networking require the feature to be enabled on the four tuner
DVR. To enable MoCA start at Tivo Central > Settings > Network & Phone >
Change network settings > Enable MoCA. See screen shot below.
1. Whole Home “Homerun” configuration (typical) requires a coaxial
connection at all Whole Home-enabled product locations and access
to the open port on the network router. This configuration is used
when the router/switch is in a different location than the DVR.
This configuration also requires the use of an additional adapter.
to the open port on the network router. This configuration is used
when the router/switch is in a different location than the DVR.
This configuration also requires the use of an additional adapter.
At the Router:
At the DVR:
2. Whole Home “Daisychain” configuration requires an Ethernet
connection at the location of a four-tuner DVR and Ethernet and/or
Coaxial at all other Whole Home-enabled locations. This configuration
is used when the router/switch is the same location as the four tuner DVR.
Coaxial at all other Whole Home-enabled locations. This configuration
is used when the router/switch is the same location as the four tuner DVR.
CableCARD options:
To decrypt cable channels with a third-party box, cable companies require
the use of a CableCARD. Two variations of this card exist, a Single-stream
CableCARD (S-CARD) and a Multi-stream CableCARD (M-CARD). CableCARD
compatibility varies by TiVo model; see chart below.
the use of a CableCARD. Two variations of this card exist, a Single-stream
CableCARD (S-CARD) and a Multi-stream CableCARD (M-CARD). CableCARD
compatibility varies by TiVo model; see chart below.
OBTAINING A CABLECARD:
M-CARDs are available in one of two ways:
Pick up:
Customers can pick up an M-CARD from a local cable office. Not all offices
stock CableCARDs, so installers should call ahead to verify inventory. The pick
up option is available from any cable provider that supports self-installation.
stock CableCARDs, so installers should call ahead to verify inventory. The pick
up option is available from any cable provider that supports self-installation.
Cable company installation:
Customers may opt to have a CableCARD delivered as a part of their cable instal-
lation order in some regions. This often happens when someone has a new line of
service installed. Visit: http://www.fcc.gov/guides/cablecard-know-your-rights
lation order in some regions. This often happens when someone has a new line of
service installed. Visit: http://www.fcc.gov/guides/cablecard-know-your-rights
TiVoPro Tip:
Some cable companies also allow the account holders to authorize a custom installer to
pick up a CableCARD on their behalf. Check with your local cable company for details.
pick up a CableCARD on their behalf. Check with your local cable company for details.
4 TUNER DVR
WHOLE HOME ETHERNET
Model
TiVo Premiere
TiVo HD
Ethernet Ports Speed
10/100/1000
10/100
Model
TiVo Premiere
TiVo HD
Cable Card Type
M-CARD
2 S-CARD(s) or 1 M-CARD(s)
Cable Card Slots
1
2
2
TiVo Series 3 HD
2 M-CARD(s) or 2 S-CARD(s)
2
MoCA enabled Coax
4 TUNER DVR
WHOLE HOME COAX
At the DVR:
Connect included coax
cable from here to Modem
ROUTER
MoCA
NETWORK
ADAPTER
02
03
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