Toshiba RS-TX20 Viewer's Manual page 16

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Do not connect the DMS to a digital
PBX phone system (these allow
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many phones to share a single telephone
number and are usually used in hotels and
office buildings). Doing so may
permanently damage the Digital Media
Server's modem and can void your
warranty.
If your cable or satellite box is also
connected to your phone line, use
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the provided phone line splitter so the
DMS can share the same phone jack. Plug
the splitter into the wall jack, then plug
both phone cords into the splitter.
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Connecting to a Phone Line
During Guided Setup, the Digital Media Server uses a standard phone line to connect to
the TiVo ® service (see Chapter 2). After Guided Setup, your DMS needs to make regular
connections to the TiVo service, using either a phone line or a shared broadband Internet
connection. When it connects to the TiVo service, the DMS may receive:
• Updated program information, including episode titles, plot descriptions, ratings, and
schedule information.
• Any available updates to the TiVo service, including content for Showcases. (See page
36 for more information about Showcases.)
• Any recording requests you made using TiVo Central Online. (See page 100 for more
information about Online Scheduling.)
Guided Setup Requires a Phone Line. Almost every household phone line is a standard
analog line, which is what the DMS needs to complete Guided Setup. After Guided Setup,
you can connect your DMS to a home network and use a shared broadband Internet
connection instead of a phone line for regular connections to the TiVo service. See
Chapter 8 for information.
If you don't have a home network with a shared broadband Internet connection, the DMS
must use a standard analog phone line for regular connections to the TiVo service. You
should leave the phone cord plugged in continuously in order to keep your Digital Media
Server's program information up to date.
Phone Jack Location. If the phone jack isn't close to the DMS, you can use the 25-foot
phone cord that comes with the DMS to connect it to a phone jack. Phone cords longer
than 25 feet are readily available at most hardware or electronics stores.
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