TiVo Series2 User Manual

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TiVo Desktop & Home Media Features
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TiVoToGo   Transfers
With the TiVoToGo feature, you can transfer recordings between your computer and any 
compatible TiVo
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 DVR connected to your home network.Watch recordings on your 
PC or laptop with TiVo Desktop and a compatible media player.
Your Media Access Key 
TiVo DVRs connected to your home network share a Media Access Key. Your Media Access 
Key keeps your TiVo recordings secure, and prevents them from being played or transferred 
outside your home network.
Your Media Access Key is tied to your TiVo service account, and you’ll be prompted to enter it 
when you install TiVo Desktop on your computer. To find your Media Access Key:
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From any DVR connected to your home network, go to TiVo Central
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Select Messages & Settings, then Account & System Information, then Media Access Key. 
Or visit 
Choosing Which DVRs Can Transfer Programs
You can specify which DVRs in your home network are allowed to transfer programs with other 
DVRs and with your computer using Manage My Account. To allow transfers for a DVR:
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On the left side of the screen, click DVR Preferences.
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Click the box under Settings to allow (or disallow) transfers for each DVR.
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Click the Save Preferences button near the top or bottom of the page.
Imagine you’re on a business trip, on a 
long flight, or stuck in a hotel room. 
Instead of doing the crossword or watching a 
bad movie, you could be watching your 
favorite programs on your laptop.
Even at home, imagine watching a cooking 
show in the kitchen. Or an auto repair 
program in the garage. With TiVoToGo, the 
possibilities are as wide as your imagination.
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