Pioneer DVR-810H-S User manual

SDOC-00076-000 Rev. A
Installation Guide
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Check the Troubleshooting section of this document and of the Installation Guide that came with
your Recorder.
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You use the TiVo service by choosing items from simple
menus. To select an item, use the remote control’s arrow
buttons to move the highlight bar onto the item you want,
then press SELECT.
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Arrow Buttons
Two Types of Arrows:
The TiVo Menus and the Remote Control
The arrows that appear beside or near the highlight
bar show possible directions. For example: on this
screen, you could press the RIGHT arrow to highlight
Options or the DOWN arrow to highlight Get a
Season Pass.
Highlight Bar
Arrows Near
Highlight Bar
When you see page up or page
down arrows ( ) at the top
or bottom of a screen (or a list),
press the CHAN UP/DOWN
button to jump to more items
an entire page at a time.
Page Up Arrow
Page Down Arrow
Chan Up/Down
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TiVo Central, Showcases, or TiVolution Magazine ( cont. )
This icon appears if a playable DVD is inserted.
This icon appears if a playable CD is inserted.
This icon appears if a copy to DVD is in progress. All
DVD functions are unavailable (playing a disc, copying
to another DVD, etc.).
To Do List & View Upcoming Episodes
(These icons appear beside programs scheduled to be recorded.)
Program is an individual recording (not part of a Season Pass™
or WishList™). In other places, it means an item has been
selected.
Program will be recorded as part of a Season Pass.
Program will be recorded as part of a WishList.
Channel Banner
(These icons appear in the large channel banner.)
Select to start or stop a recording.
Select to display or turn on Parental Controls.
Select to read new messages.
Select to search for a specific title on the DVD or a specific
chapter or time within a title.
Select to choose a different Repeat setting for a DVD.
Appears if you are watching a DVD with multiple camera
angles. Select to change the camera angle.
Select to change the audio track and subtitle language settings
for the current disc.
(This icon appears if you have the Recorder set to Progressive
Output.) By default, the Recorder automatically detects whether
a program viewed in progressive (high quality video) format
should be shown in Film or Video format. In very rare
circumstances, auto detection may result in poor image quality
for programs that should be displayed in Video format
(relatively few programs should use Film format). In these
cases, you can select this icon to turn off auto-detection for an
individual program.
Arrow Buttons
TiVo Button
TV Input
Slow
Clear
Live TV/Guide
Info
FWD (fast forward)
Advance
Enter/Last
*Window button is not
active; functionality may
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service update
Number Buttons
Instant Replay
BACK (rewind)
Volume Up/Down
Mute
Thumbs Down
Select
TV Power
Remote Active Light
Record
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Hints & Shortcuts
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control
Hold the remote with the battery door facing you. Place your thumb in
the depression of the door and slide the door towards you.
Insert two AA batteries (supplied). Be sure to match the + and - marks
on the batteries to the + and - marks in the compartment.
Replace the battery door by sliding it back into the case with the tabs
towards the rear of the compartment. You’ll hear a click when it’s
securely back in place.
When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental
regulation or environmental public institution's rules that apply in your
country/area.
The TiVo button goes to TiVo Central. Press it again to go to Now
Playing.
Press DVD to go to the Recorder's DVD screen.
Press LIVE TV/GUIDE to switch between live TV and the TiVo Live
Guide. Press once to watch live TV, then again to see the TiVo Live
Guide, and then again to switch back to live TV.
Press ENTER to switch between the channel you are currently
watching and the last channel viewed.
The DVD Menu Buttons may work differently depending on the DVD.
While a DVD is playing:
Press TOP MENU to go to the Top Menu on the DVD.
Press MENU to display a menu below the Top Menu, if any.
Press RETURN to return to the previous DVD menu (current
settings are maintained). Use RETURN when you do not wish
to change the option setting in a DVD menu.
INFO brings up the TiVo channel banner. Press the RIGHT arrow
to switch among the three versions of the banner, each with a
different amount of information.
Press FWD (fast forward) or BACK (rewind) up to 3 times for 3 speeds.
Press a fourth time (or press PLAY) to resume normal play.
During DVD/CD playback, press SKIP BACK to go to the beginning of
the current chapter (track), and again to go to the previous chapter
(track). Press SKIP FWD to go to the next chapter (track).
CHAN UP/DOWN does more than change the channel—it also pages
up or down through lists of programs or menu items.
INSTANT REPLAY replays the last 8 seconds of a program.
Press ADVANCE when you’re watching “behind” live TV (e.g., if you
paused live TV and later resumed watching from the paused spot),
to catch up to the live broadcast. In a recorded program, press it
once to jump to the end of the program, then again to jump to the
beginning. Press it while your fast forwarding or rewinding to
jump to the next tick mark on the status bar.
Press the VCR Plus+ button to enter the PlusCode programming
number.
Press CLEAR to delete a title in a list (like Now Playing) or to hide
things that aren’t part of the program you’re watching (like the
TiVo channel banner).
You can program the TV POWER, VOLUME, MUTE, and TV INPUT
buttons to control your TV and A/V equipment. See the Installation
Guide for details.

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TiVo, the TiVo logo, Ipreview, TiVolution, the Jump logo, and TiVo Central are registered trademarks of TiVo Inc. Primetime Anytime;
“TiVo, TV your way”; Season Pass; WishList; Overtime Scheduler; Home Media Option; TiVo Basic; TiVo Plus;
the Series2 logo; the Instant Replay logo; the Thumbs Down logo and text; and the Thumbs Up logo and text are trademarks of
TiVo Inc., 2160 Gold Street, P.O. Box 2160, Alviso, CA 95002-2160.
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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Pioneer takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage to the Recorder. Some content may not
be copied due to copy protection rights over the material.
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Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of your Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo®, and
welcome to the wonderful world of digital video recording with TiVo! The Recorder
seamlessly integrates a DVD recorder and a TiVo DVR. Right out of the box, it comes with
TiVo BasicTM service, so you can immediately enjoy the following benefits:
•No videotapes required. Because it’s all-digital, TiVo saves your recorded programs
on a hard drive and lists them on-screen for instant playback.
•Control live TV. Pause, rewind, slow-motion, and instant replay any channel, anytime.
•Record from program guide. An on-screen interactive program guide includes detailed
program summaries, ratings, and more, and lets you schedule recordings on the spot.
•Play DVDs/CDs and record DVDs. Play DVDs/CDs just as you would expect, plus
create DVDs of programs you recorded with the TiVo service.
But TiVo Basic is just the beginning! You can also upgrade to TiVo PlusTM service and
enjoy benefits of smart, automatic-recording technology. TiVo Plus includes:
•Season PassTM recordings. Automatically record every episode of your favorite
series, all season long, even if the schedule changes.
•Search by Title. Browse for shows by title, or by actor, director or keyword using
WishListTM searches.
•More smart features. TiVo Plus skips reruns, tracks schedule changes, and more!
Not sure? For a limited time, you can try TiVo Plus service simply by accepting our free
trial once you get set up. You won’t be charged a penny until you upgrade to TiVo Plus
service (either online at the TiVo web site or by calling TiVo direct).
Meanwhile, enjoy the ease and convenience of your Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo!
TiVo, TV your way.™

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Table of Contents
Using This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Chapter 1: Guided Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
TiVo Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Completing Guided Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2: The Basics in 5 Short Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Tour One: Play with Live TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tour Two: Find and Record Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tour Three: Now Playing and Copy* To DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tour Four: Playing a DVD or CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tour Five: Finding New Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cool Things You Can Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 3: Playing and Recording Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
TiVo Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Recording Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Watching Programs in Now Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 4: Playing DVDs and CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Compatibility and Copy Protected Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Playing a DVD or CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Recording a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Disc Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Chapter 5: Messages & Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Restart or Reset System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Chapter 6: Features of TiVo Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Recording Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Finding Your Favorite Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Finding Programs That Match Your Interests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Finding New Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Grouping & Sorting Programs in Now Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Copying Programs to a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Chapter 7: Home Media Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Chapter 8: Connecting to a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Chapter 10: Privacy and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Appendix A: Linux Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

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Using This Guide
Getting Started
1. Connect your Recorder using the Start Here booklet and the Installation Guide.
2. Complete Guided Setup following the steps provided in Chapter 1 of this guide.
When you’ve finished these two steps, you’re ready to use the TiVo Basic service. Take the
tours in Chapter 2 of this guide, then read Chapters 3, 4, and 5.
Basic terms. The following are definitions of some basic terms used in this guide:
DVR. Your Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo is both a TiVo Digital Video Recorder
(DVR) and a DVD recorder. Because they refer to those features of the Recorder that
are part of the TiVo service (either TiVo Basic or TiVo Plus service), the Privacy Policy
and Service Agreements (page 147) use the term DVR to refer to the Recorder.
Live TV. If you’re watching a program as it’s being broadcast, you’re watching live TV.
With TiVo, you can also watch recorded programs or watch “behind” live TV (for
example: if you pause live TV, then come back later and watch from the paused spot).
Icons. These are graphic symbols used by the TiVo service to provide information
about options you can select. You’ll find a glossary of icons on the inside back cover.
Program Information screen. With TiVo Basic, you see Program Information screens
when you select titles in Now Playing or the To Do List. From the Program Information
screen, you can select actions and view a description of the program. With TiVo Plus,
the Program Information screen is available whenever you select a program from a list.
Service Terms. This User’s Guide refers to both the TiVo Basic service and the TiVo Plus
service. For purposes of convenience only, the term“TiVo service” is sometimes used to
refer to information that applies to both TiVo Basic and TiVo Plus.
You will see important and helpful
notes and tips in this side column.
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Notes at the bottom of some pages
show you how to find the screen being
described. For example, page 28 describes the
To Do List. At the bottom of the page you see
TiVo Central Pick Programs to Record To
Do List. This note means you can find the To
Do List by going to TiVo Central, selecting Pick
Programs to Record, then To Do List.
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This is a Program Information screen. It
has a description of the program and a list
of actions you can select. On a Program
Information screen, press INFO to see the
Program Details screen, which often has
even more information about the program,
such as actors, writers, producers, etc.

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Guided Setup
TiVo Basic 2
Completing Guided Setup 3

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Chapter 1 Guided Setup
TiVo Basic
Welcome to the TiVo Basic service. The TiVo Basic service allows you to control live TV
and record programs on a specific channel at a specific time, much like a VCR. It also
includes an on-screen interactive program guide that provides up to three days of
information on your favorite upcoming programs. In addition, Showcases and TiVolution
Magazine help you get more out of your TV time. No further TiVo service activation is
necessary to enjoy the features of TiVo Basic service.
Upgrade to TiVo Plus
But TiVo Basic is just the beginning! You can also upgrade to TiVo Plus service and
enjoy the benefits of smart, automatic-recording technology. TiVo Plus brings you
features such as:
•Season Pass recordings. Automatically record every episode of your favorite series,
all season long, even if the schedule changes.
•WishListTM searches. Find and record programs by actor, director, sports team, etc.
•Search by Title. Browse for shows by title, filter by genre (like “Comedy”), and more.
•Interactive 14-day program guide. Instantly schedule recordings from an on-screen
guide that includes detailed show summaries, ratings, etc.
•More smart features. TiVo Plus skips reruns, tracks schedule changes, and more!
Not sure? For a limited time, you can try TiVo Plus service simply by accepting our free
trial after you get set up. It’s at the bottom of TiVo Central. You won’t be charged a penny
until you upgrade to TiVo Plus service via the TiVo web site (www.tivo.com/upgrade) or
by calling TiVo directly at 1-877-367-8486. To upgrade to TiVo Plus service, you will
need the TiVo service number found on the back panel of your Recorder.
You’ve made the right choice in your
purchase of a Pioneer DVD Recorder
with TiVo. The TiVo service’s ease of use
and reliability set it apart from other
recorders. With TiVo, it’s always easy to
save the programs you want to save and
still be sure there’s room to record new
favorites. The TiVo service puts you in
control.
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Your TiVo service number is a
fifteen digit number you can find on
the System Information screen (from TiVo
Central select Messages & Setup then
System Information) or on a label on the
back panel of your Recorder.
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Completing Guided Setup
Completing Guided Setup
After connecting your Recorder to your TV, you need to complete Guided Setup, which
should take less than one hour. (For more information about connecting your Recorder,
see the Start Here booklet and the Installation Guide.)
•Guided Setup is easy. The Guided Setup screens step you through the process. If you
get stuck, look through this chapter for help. (You may not see all the screens
described here, or you may see them in a different order, depending on your
equipment.)
If you make a mistake during Guided Setup, simply press LEFT arrow to go back and
fix it. You can also change your setup information later in Messages & Setup. (See
Chapter 5 for details.)
•Guided Setup is intelligent. In Guided Setup, you tell your Recorder about your
program source (antenna, cable, or satellite) and equipment setup. That way, you only
have to complete the steps that apply to your particular setup.
•Guided Setup requires two phone calls. Try to complete Guided Setup when you
don’t need to use the phone line for an hour or so.
After completing Guided Setup, you can watch live TV, play and record DVDs, and use
TiVo Basic service features to control live TV. You will have to wait a few hours while
the Recorder organizes program information before you can schedule recordings.
In addition, your Recorder needs to connect periodically to the TiVo service to keep your
program information current—using either a phone line or a broadband connection to the
Internet (after you have completed Guided Setup, see chapter 8 for more information
about connecting to the TiVo service through a shared broadband connection).
If you can’t find the help you need in
this chapter, please refer to the
Installation Guide for Customer Support
contact information.
If you need to use the phone during
either of the setup phone calls, pick
up your telephone, wait a moment, then
hang it up and wait about forty-five
seconds. The Recorder hangs up, and the
next time you pick the phone up there is a
dial tone. You will need to re-initiate the
Guided Setup phone calls later.
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Tips and Troubleshooting
E-Mail Address. When you provide your e-mail address, you will be notified about what’s
new at TiVo, including new features and TiVo exclusives. Plus we’ll give you tips and
hints on how you can get even more from your TiVo service. (Your e-mail address is kept
strictly confidential and will not be sold, rented, loaned, or otherwise disclosed. For more
information on how we safeguard your privacy, visit www.tivo.com/privacy.)
ZIP Code. Antenna users: The TiVo service uses the channel lineup of a nearby cable
service to determine which channels you receive. If there is no cable company that serves
your ZIP code, enter the ZIP code of a nearby community that has cable service.
Phone Dialing Options. If your phone system
requires special dialing options, select “Yes.” (For
example, do you dial “9” to get an outside line?)
Most people won’t need to change the settings. If
you’re not sure, or if you need help with specific
dialing options, see page 61 for information about
each option.
Setup Call. This toll-free call takes a few minutes
to retrieve the dial-in numbers for your area code
and the list of cable or satellite providers for your ZIP code. After hanging up, the
Recorder takes five to fifteen minutes to organize the information. If the call doesn’t
succeed, see page 119 for troubleshooting steps.
Dial-In Number. The Recorder uses the dial-in number you choose for its periodic
connections to the TiVo service. The list may be too long to fit on one screen. To see more
phone numbers, press the DOWN arrow or CHAN DOWN.

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TiVo uses either a phone line or a broadband Internet connection to provide the TiVo
service and is available as a local call in most areas. In some areas, however, local and
long distance toll charges may apply. You are responsible for any telephone charges.
Satellite Provider. If you subscribe to additional
local channels for your city or a nearby city from
your satellite provider, choose the appropriate
option followed by the city name from which you
get your local channels (e.g., DIRECTV-
Sacramento).
Cable Provider. Cable companies may have
entries with very similar names, and it may be
difficult to know which is yours. Check your
channel lineup card (received during cable installation) or your cable bill. If you aren’t
sure, make your best guess. Later in Guided Setup, you can check your guess on the
Channels You Receive screen (see page 6). If you still don’t see your provider, go back
and verify that you entered the correct ZIP code.
Cable Lineup. A lineup is the type of subscription you purchased from your cable
company. Lineups usually have names like “Basic” or “Extended Basic.” Your cable bill
may have this information. If you still aren’t sure, make your best guess. Later in Guided
Setup, you can check your guess on the Channels You Receive screen (see page 6).
You may also see names like “Rebuild Basic” or “Rebuild Extended Basic.” “Rebuild” is
a term TiVo uses to refer to a revised lineup. Usually you would be informed by your
cable company if your lineup has been revised. If your best guess at a lineup choice was
not correct, and a rebuild lineup with a similar name is available, try that one instead.
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Channels You Receive. First, if you had to make a guess about your provider or lineup,
verify that the channel numbers match the networks on this list. (For example, if you had
the lineup illustrated on the left, is channel 2 actually KTVU?) If you aren’t sure, refer to
the channel guide or quick-reference card from your cable or satellite company.
Next, add or remove checkmarks—so that the list reflects the channels you actually
subscribe to—by highlighting a channel and pressing SELECT. (Some types of satellite
boxes will get stuck on channels you don’t receive if they are selected here, so be sure to
de-select the channels you don’t receive.)
You can also customize this channel list to reflect your viewing preferences. If you never
watch a particular channel, and don’t plan to set up recordings or let TiVo search for
programs on it, remove the checkmark next to that channel.
The TiVo service only searches for programs on channels that have a checkmark. Also, the
CHAN UP/DOWN button skips channels that don’t have a checkmark in this list.
Finally, highlight “Done selecting channels” and press SELECT to continue. If you change
your mind, you can easily make changes after you finish Guided Setup. (See page 51.)
Channel Changing. If you use a cable or satellite box, your Recorder needs to send it a
signal in order to change channels. The Recorder does this through an IR (infrared) or
serial connection. Make sure that the connection described on this screen matches what
you have used to connect your cable or satellite box to your Recorder. For help choosing
and setting up a connection, see the Start Here booklet and the Installation Guide. After
Guided Setup, if your channels don’t change, see troubleshooting steps on page 122.
Connection to Recorder. These screens ask what type of video cable you used to connect
your cable or satellite box to your Recorder. Choose your configuration from the three
choices described on page 7. (Hint: the first one is the most common.)
You can page through the list with
CHAN UP/DOWN. To go directly to a
specific channel, press the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
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* Use the UP/DOWN arrows until the picture of the Recorder matches the
cable connection you used to connect your satellite or cable box. When the
video status below the picture says “Video OK,” press SELECT to continue. If
the video status says “No Video,” double-check that the video cable is
firmly connected to the Recorder and that you have selected the correct type
of video cable.
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S
ate
lli
te on
l
y,
or cable with a box only:
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Satellite & antenna,
or satellite & cable
w
ithout a box**:
2. Follow the directions
at the top of this page
(marked with *).
3. Highlight “Cable Box”
and press SELECT.
4. Follow the directions
at the top of this page
(marked with *).
5. Highlight “Accept
these input settings”
and press SELECT.
Satellite & cable with a box**:
1. Use the UP/DOWN arrows
to highlight “Satellite Box”
and press SELECT.
2. Follow the directions at
the top of this page
(marked with *).
3. Use the DOWN arrow to
highlight “Accept these
input settings” and press
SELECT.
1. Highlight “Satellite
Box” and press SELECT.
** Setups with two
program sources like
these are only
available after you upgrade
to TiVo Plus. For more
information, visit
www.tivo.com/upgrade .
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IR Code List. If you use an IR connection, the Recorder must send a code to your cable or
satellite box in order to change channels. You will need to test these codes to see which
works best with your connection. Each code has a slow, medium, and fast version. First,
test the slow codes by highlighting them and pressing the CHAN UP/DOWN button
slowly several times. When you find a slow code that changes channels every time, try a
faster speed for that code. (Slow may take longer, but fast may be too fast for your cable or
satellite box.) You want to find the code with the fastest speed that changes the channel
every time. When you find it, press SELECT to choose that code. If channels don’t
change at all for any of the codes in the list, see page 122 for troubleshooting steps.
Program Call. During this call, the TiVo service downloads all your program
information—which includes program titles, times, channels, and descriptions—for up to
the next three days (or up to two weeks with TiVo Plus service). If the call doesn’t
succeed, see page 119 for troubleshooting steps. If you need to use the phone, pick up your
telephone, wait a moment, then hang it up and wait about forty-five seconds. The
Recorder hangs up. You will need to re-initiate the program call later.
Congratulations! Once you have completed Guided Setup, you’ll see the
Congratulations! screen.
You can immediately begin watching live TV and using your Recorder’s features to
control live TV (pause, instant replay, slow motion). The Recorder works behind the
scenes for about four to eight hours to organize program information for the first time.
During this process, you will have to wait to view program guide data in the TiVo Live
Guide.
Press the TiVo button on your remote control to go to TiVo Central®to begin enjoying the
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The Basics in 5 Short Tours
Tour One: Play with Live TV 10
Tour Two: Find and Record Programs 12
Tour Three: Now Playing and Copy to DVD 14
Tour Four: Playing a DVD or CD 16
Tour Five: Finding New Programs 18
Cool Things You Can Do 19

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Chapter 2 The Basics in 5 Short Tours
Tour One: Play with Live TV
In this tour, you’ll learn how to control live TV. So turn on your TV and grab your remote!
(When you want to watch live TV, just press the LIVE TV button.)
First, press the PAUSE button—the program you’re watching pauses. Now you can
stand up and stretch, or go to the kitchen and get a snack. You can pause live TV for up to
30 minutes! Press the PAUSE ( ) button again and the program resumes.
But for now, press PLAY and the program resumes.
Next, press BACK—the program rewinds. Press the BACK ( ) button a second
time—it goes faster! A third time—faster still! Both the FWD ( ) and BACK ( )
buttons have three speeds. Press them a fourth time (or press PLAY ( ) at any time) to
return to normal speed.
+ Press PAUSE once more, then immediately press FWD—frame-by-frame
forward! Press BACK—frame-by-frame rewind. When your show is paused, FWD and
BACK let you go frame by frame. Press PLAY ( ) to resume watching at normal speed.
Try out the INSTANT REPLAY button. INSTANT REPLAY jumps you back eight
seconds—useful for when you miss a great sports play or a bit of dialog. If you fast
forward too far, press INSTANT REPLAY once or twice to go back and hit your mark.
+ Press INSTANT REPLAY again, then immediately press SLOW. You get
your own slow-motion replay!
Finally, try the ADVANCE button. Presto! You’re caught up to live TV. Pressing
the ADVANCE button again takes you back to the beginning of the program. In addition,
pressing the ADVANCE button from within a list (for example, the Now Playing list)
jumps you to the top or bottom of the list.
Changing channels works just like
you would expect it to: use the
number buttons on the remote control to
enter a channel number, then press
ENTER; or press the CHAN UP or CHAN
DOWN buttons to surf one channel at a
time.
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You can use your Recorder’s remote
to control the power, volume, mute,
and TV input settings on your TV. For
information on setting this up, see the
Installation Guide that came with your
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Status Bar
Press the PAUSE ( ) button to make the status bar visible. It shows a one-hour period.
The green segment is the portion of the hour that has been saved by your Recorder.
Look for the white line. It marks the part of the program you are currently watching. If the
white line is anywhere back in the green segment, you are “behind” real time (which is
way better than being behind the times!). Press the ADVANCE button ( ) to catch up
to real time.
Now press CHAN UP. When you change channels, the saved programming from the old
channel is cleared, and the Recorder starts to save what is showing on the new channel.
Channel Banner
You see the channel banner when you change the channel or press INFO or RIGHT arrow.
It’s only there for a few seconds, but you can bring it back by pressing INFO (or RIGHT
arrow) again. While the banner is visible, press RIGHT arrow to switch from a small to
medium to large banner. Note that each version has a different amount of information.
Keep pressing RIGHT arrow until you see the largest version of the channel banner.
Notice the small icons on the right side. Each symbol represents a useful feature, such as
recording or Parental Controls. Press the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight different
icons. Pressing SELECT while an icon is highlighted takes you to that feature. (For more
on using these icons, see page 29.)
Finally, press the CLEAR button—the channel banner disappears. (CLEAR hides
anything on the screen that isn’t part of the program you’re watching.)
Now go have fun playing with live TV, then come back for the next tour!
selectable
icons
status bar
channel banner
This white line
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Tour Two: Find and Record Programs
Recording from Live TV. The quickest way to record a program, is to just press the
RECORD button while you are watching live TV. After the confirmation screen, the
program begins recording, including however much of it has already been saved.
The TiVo Live Guide
Your Recorder's program guide, called the TiVo Live Guide, lets you see what's on up to
three days in advance, change channels, schedule recordings, and more—all while you're
watching live TV. Press the GUIDE button to see the TiVo Live Guide.
On the left side of the guide is a list of channels and current programs. A blue highlight
shows you where you are in the guide. A description of the highlighted program appears at
the top of the guide. To the right is a list of upcoming programs on the current channel.
Choosing a Program. See something you'd like to watch? Press the UP and DOWN
arrows to move the highlight to a new channel. (Notice that the description at the top and
the list on the right change.) Then press SELECT—the channel changes and the guide
disappears. Press GUIDE again to bring the guide back.
Looking Ahead. While the highlight is on the left side of the guide, press the FWD ( )
button to see thirty minutes ahead. Press BACK ( ) to see thirty minutes back. It’s a
quick and easy way to scan upcoming programs on a lot of channels at once.
Press RIGHT arrow to move the highlight to the right side of the guide, then press DOWN
arrow a few times. UP and DOWN arrow move through the list of upcoming programs on
the current channel. CHAN UP and CHAN DOWN jump quickly through the list.
Recording a Program. You can schedule a recording of any program you see in the guide
by highlighting it and pressing RECORD. Yes, it's just that easy!
The right side shows a
list of what’s coming up
on the channel you have
highlighted.
The left side shows
a list of all programs
during this time
period.
day and time selected channel
Be sure your Recorder is connected
to a phone line or a home network
with a shared Internet connection. This
keeps it connected to the TiVo service so
you always have up-to-date program
information.
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