Page 1 The TiVo Menus and the Remote Control Arrow Buttons 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.
Page 2 Remote Active Light Hints & Shortcuts TiVo Button Arrow Buttons INFO brings up the TiVo channel banner. Press the RIGHT arrow The TiVo button goes to TiVo Central. Press it again to go to Now Live TV/Guide to switch among the three versions of the banner, each with a Playing.
Page 3 Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo ®...
Page 4 All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. 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.
Page 5 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!
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Using This Guide ................vi Chapter 1: Guided Setup .
Page 7 Chapter 5: Messages & Setup .............47 Messages .
Page 8: Using This Guide
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 This is a Program Information screen.
Page 9: Chapter 1: Guided Setup
HAPTER Guided Setup TiVo Basic Completing Guided Setup...
Page 10: Tivo Basic
In addition, Showcases and TiVolution You’ve made the right choice in your Magazine help you get more out of your TV time. No further TiVo service activation is purchase of a Pioneer DVD Recorder ® necessary to enjoy the features of TiVo Basic service.
Page 11: Completing Guided Setup
C o m p l e t i n g G u i d e d S e t u p 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.) •...
Page 12 C h a p t e r 1 G u i d e d S e t u p 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.
Page 13 C o m p l e t i n g G u i d e d S e t u p 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.
Page 14 C h a p t e r 1 G u i d e d S e t u p 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.
Page 15 C o m p l e t i n g G u i d e d S e t u p Satellite only, * Use the UP/DOWN arrows until the picture of the Recorder matches the or cable with a box only: cable connection you used to connect your satellite or cable box.
Page 16 C h a p t e r 1 G u i d e d S e t u p 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.
Page 17: Chapter 2: The Basics In 5 Short Tours
HAPTER The Basics in 5 Short Tours Tour One: Play with Live TV Tour Two: Find and Record Programs Tour Three: Now Playing and Copy to DVD Tour Four: Playing a DVD or CD Tour Five: Finding New Programs Cool Things You Can Do...
Page 18: Tour One: Play With Live Tv
T h e B a s i c s i n 5 S h o r t T o u r s C h a p t e r 2 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.
Page 19 T o u r O n e : P l a y w i t h L i v e T V 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.
Page 20: Tour Two: Find And Record Programs
T h e B a s i c s i n 5 S h o r t T o u r s C h a p t e r 2 Tour Two: Find and Record Programs day and time selected channel Recording from Live TV.
Page 21 T o u r T w o : F i n d a n d R e c o r d P r o g r a m s Creating a Manual Recording With TiVo Basic, you can schedule a recording for a fixed time every week. This tour shows you how to schedule a recording for Mondays from 8:30 to 9:00 PM.
Page 22: Tour Three: Now Playing And Copy* To Dvd
T h e B a s i c s i n 5 S h o r t T o u r s C h a p t e r 2 Tour Three: Now Playing and Copy* To DVD The last tour showed you how to find and record programs. After a program has started recording, it appears in Now Playing—a list of all the programs stored on your Recorder.
Page 23 ® Your Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo not only records to Now Playing, it can also copy the material. For more details, see “Copy programs from Now Playing to a recordable DVD. The rest of this tour shows you how. If Protected Material”...
Page 24: Tour Four: Playing A Dvd Or Cd
T h e B a s i c s i n 5 S h o r t T o u r s C h a p t e r 2 Tour Four: Playing a DVD or CD You must complete Guided Setup before you can play CDs, and play or record DVDs. For instructions, see “Completing Guided Setup”...
Page 25 T o u r F o u r : P l a y i n g a D V D o r C D Controlling Playback. While a disc is playing, you can press the PAUSE ( ) button, to The Recorder can record to DVD-R pause the music or video, just as you would with live TV or with a program from Now and DVD-RW discs.
Page 26: Tour Five: Finding New Programs
T h e B a s i c s i n 5 S h o r t T o u r s C h a p t e r 2 Tour Five: Finding New Programs So far, you have seen ways to find, record, and copy programs you already know you like. With Showcases, the TiVo service helps you find the best programs you may not have heard of and often includes additional, exclusive content as well.
Page 27: Cool Things You Can Do
C o o l T h i n g s Y o u C a n D o Cool Things You Can Do Never be late for your favorite programs. Working late? Stuck in traffic? Don’t worry! If you’ve set up a recording, the program will be waiting for you in Now Playing. You can even start watching from the beginning while the program is being recorded.
Page 28 T h e B a s i c s i n 5 S h o r t T o u r s C h a p t e r 2...
Page 29: Chapter 3: Playing And Recording Programs
HAPTER Playing and Recording Programs TiVo Central Recording Programs To Do List Watching Programs in Now Playing...
Page 30: Tivo Central
C h a p t e r 3 P l a y i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s TiVo Central Almost everything you do with the TiVo service will start in TiVo Central; you can set up recordings, watch programs, read messages from the TiVo service, and access special Showcases featuring entertaining and informative video.
Page 31: Recording Programs
R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s Recording Programs This section describes the many different ways you can record a program. As soon as a program starts recording, it appears in Now Playing (described on page 29). Recording From Live TV You can always record the program you’re watching by pressing the RECORD button on your remote control.
Page 32 C h a p t e r 3 P l a y i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s Manually Record by Time/Channel With TiVo Basic service, you can schedule a manual recording on a specific channel at a specific time (just as you would with a VCR).
Page 33 R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s Record using the VCR Plus+ System After mapping the VCR Plus+ Guide channels (usually available in your local newspaper’s TV listings) to channels in your channel lineup, you can enter the PlusCode programming number to record a program.
Page 34 C h a p t e r 3 P l a y i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s 4. Specify the length of the recording, which recording quality you want to use, and how long to keep the recording.
Page 35 R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s • Search by Title. Search by Title finds programs, even if you just know the first part of the title. You can also browse all the upcoming programs in a particular category and find shows you didn’t know were on.
Page 36: To Do List
C h a p t e r 3 P l a y i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s To Do List The To Do List shows all your scheduled recordings and lets you cancel or edit them. Individual recordings are marked with a single checkmark ( ).
Page 37: Watching Programs In Now Playing
W a t c h i n g P r o g r a m s i n N o w P l a y i n g Watching Programs in Now Playing To go to Now Playing, press the TiVo button on your remote control twice, or select Now Playing from TiVo Central.
Page 38 C h a p t e r 3 P l a y i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s press SELECT. The icons available in the channel banner when you are watching a Pressing RIGHT arrow switches program in Now Playing are the same as those available in live TV: among channel banner styles, from...
Page 39: Chapter 4: Playing Dvds And Cds
HAPTER Playing DVDs and CDs Compatibility and Copy Protected Material Playing a DVD or CD Recording a DVD Disc Care...
Page 40: Compatibility And Copy Protected Material
CD recorder or personal ® The Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo can play and record standard DVDs, and play computer may not be playable in this audio CDs and MP3 music CDs. This section has details about the Recorder’s recorder even though they were made with compatibility with different kinds of discs and files.
Page 41 C o m p a t i b i l i t y a n d C o p y P r o t e c t e d M a t e r i a l Playback: Disc Compatibility Size: The Recorder can playback 8 cm.
Page 42 C h a p t e r 4 P l a y i n g D V D s a n d C D s DVD Regions. DVDs and DVD players are manufactured for different regions of the This Recorder can play DVDs marked world and are marked with corresponding “region codes.”...
Page 43 C o m p a t i b i l i t y a n d C o p y P r o t e c t e d M a t e r i a l Copy Protected Material You may only use this Recorder to reproduce or copy materials for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner or for which you otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy.
Page 44: Playing A Dvd Or Cd
C h a p t e r 4 P l a y i n g D V D s a n d C D s Playing a DVD or CD This Recorder can play DVDs marked with the region code “1” or “ALL.” ®...
Page 45 P l a y i n g a D V D o r C D If you have turned on Parental The DVD Menu Screen Controls for DVDs, you may need to ® If a DVD includes a menu screen, you see the screen when you first play the DVD. To enter a password to watch some DVDs.
Page 46 C h a p t e r 4 P l a y i n g D V D s a n d C D s The Recorder does not produce MP3 and Audio CD Information and Playback Settings TiVo sound effects when playing an ®...
Page 47 P l a y i n g a D V D o r C D Control Buttons If the Recorder is playing an MP3 Use the remote’s control buttons to control DVDs, CDs, and recorded programs. music file that is larger than 10 ®...
Page 48 C h a p t e r 4 P l a y i n g D V D s a n d C D s DVD and Recorded Programs Only SLOW: Press to slow down the play speed. Press PLAY to restore normal playback.
Page 49 P l a y i n g a D V D o r C D Search Via the Search Disc Screen. To search for a specific title on the disc or a specific chapter or time within a title, go to TiVo Central, select DVD, then select “Search for a title, chapter, or time.”...
Page 50: Recording A Dvd
C h a p t e r 4 P l a y i n g D V D s a n d C D s Recording a DVD * Some content may not be copied due to copy protection rights over ®...
Page 51 R e c o r d i n g a D V D • You can select as many programs as will fit on a DVD (several short programs or If you choose to record only one fewer longer ones), up to a maximum of 24. Programs that can be copied but will program and it is too large to fit on a ®...
Page 52 C h a p t e r 4 P l a y i n g D V D s a n d C D s when you are finished. If only copying one program or if all programs have the same name, you are offered a default name.
Page 53: Disc Care
D i s c C a r e Disc Care How to hold discs. When loading or removing discs, try not to touch their playing surfaces. Never play a cracked, scratched, or warped disc. This may damage the Recorder or cause it to malfunction.
Page 54 C h a p t e r 4 P l a y i n g D V D s a n d C D s...
Page 55: Chapter 5: Messages & Setup
HAPTER Messages & Setup Messages Settings System Information Troubleshooting Restart or Reset System Sleep...
Page 56: Messages
M e s s a g e s & S e t u p Messages Select this to read messages from the TiVo service or alerts from your Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo. When you receive a new message, “Read New Messages & Setup”...
Page 57: Settings
S e t t i n g s Settings Selections in Settings help make the Recorder work more to your liking: you can set the default Recording Quality, Parental Controls, customized channel lists, and other options. Audio Your Recorder can send an analog or digital audio signal to your TV or stereo amplifier/ receiver.
Page 58 C h a p t e r 5 M e s s a g e s & S e t u p sound effects when playing Dolby Digital content. If you choose “Dolby Digital to PCM,” you will not have 5.1 surround sound capabilities. DTS Digital Output for DVD.
Page 59 S e t t i n g s Channel Banner. Normally, when you change channels, a Channel Banner is displayed for a few seconds. If you want the channel banner to disappear quickly, select “Clear banner quickly.” Channel Changing. Use this selection if you change the type of control cable (IR or Serial) you use to change channels on your cable or satellite box, or if your cable or satellite box is replaced by another make or model.
Page 60 C h a p t e r 5 M e s s a g e s & S e t u p Guide channel, enter the corresponding TV channel. If you make a mistake, press the BACK button to erase the last digit entered. Not all VCR Plus+ Guide channels may apply in your area.
Page 61 S e t t i n g s Parental Controls Use Parental Controls to set limits on television and movie ratings for programs on DVDs, in live TV, or in Now Playing, and to lock specific channels so that a password is required to view them.
Page 62 C h a p t e r 5 M e s s a g e s & S e t u p To turn on Parental Controls and define a password ( Select “Turn on Parental Controls,” then use the number buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit password.
Page 63 S e t t i n g s Rating Settings for TV and Movies ( Movies that are originally meant for release to theaters have a different rating system from programs that are made for TV. You can use Parental Controls to set limits for both rating systems (see page 57).
Page 64 C h a p t e r 5 M e s s a g e s & S e t u p To set Rating Limits for specific TV content: 1. From Parental Controls, select “Rating Settings,” then enter your password. 2.
Page 65 S e t t i n g s Motion Picture Association of America Ratings for Movies: G: General Audiences. Most parents would find this material suitable R: Restricted. This material is specifically designed to be viewed by for all ages. adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.
Page 66 C h a p t e r 5 M e s s a g e s & S e t u p Channel Locks for Live TV ( You can lock individual channels so that a password is required to view any program on those channels.
Page 67 S e t t i n g s To change the password ( To change the password for Parental Controls, Parental Controls must be on. 1. Select “Change Password” on the Parental Controls screen, then enter your old password. 2. Enter a new password, then re-enter it for confirmation. To turn off Parental Controls ( Select “Turn off Parental Controls,”...
Page 68 C h a p t e r 5 M e s s a g e s & S e t u p The Phone & Network Setup screen has different selections depending on whether or not you have connected a network adapter to your Recorder. Before you connect a network adapter, you will see these selections: •...
Page 69 S e t t i n g s • Change connection type. This allows you to change how the Recorder connects to the TiVo service, by phone or using your home network’s shared broadband Internet connection. • Edit phone or network settings. The Phone & Network Settings screen has selections for Phone Dialing Options (see below for details), TCP/IP Settings, and Wireless Settings.
Page 70 C h a p t e r 5 M e s s a g e s & S e t u p If your area code has no access numbers, you can press LEFT arrow to return to the Area Code screen and try a nearby area code. Toll charges may apply and are your responsibility.
Page 71 S e t t i n g s Set “Phone Avail.” Detection. When Set ‘Phone Avail.’ Detection is on, the Recorder With Dial Tone Detection and can determine whether the phone line is in use by detecting voltage on the line. This ‘Phone Avail.’...
Page 72 C h a p t e r 5 M e s s a g e s & S e t u p of Extreme (Fine) quality, so it gives you about three times the amount of space for programs. You may wish to experiment with different levels and then reset your default. This screen also shows you how about how many hours of programming recorded at a given quality level will fit on a DVD.
Page 73 S e t t i n g s Video You can customize the Recorder to match the capabilities of your TV with Video Settings. Connection to Recorder. Select this if you change the type of video cable you used to connect your cable or satellite box to the Recorder—for example, if you decide to replace a Composite A/V cable connection with an S-Video cable.
Page 74 (wide screen) or 4:3 (standard). CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. This player Wide Screen Format. If you set the TV Aspect is compatible with the following Pioneer Ratio to 4:3, use this setting to determine how you displays and monitors: PDP-5030HD, want to display wide screen content. Choose PRO-1000HD, PRO-800HD, PDP-4330HD, “Letterbox”...
Page 75: System Information
S y s t e m I n f o r m a t i o n System Information The System Information screen provides general information about your Recorder, including its service number, manufacturer, model number, software version, storage capacity, and information about recent service connections. You’ll need some of this information if you contact Customer Support.
Page 76: Restart Or Reset System
C h a p t e r 5 M e s s a g e s & S e t u p Restart or Reset System You may need to restart the Recorder as a routine troubleshooting step. The other options on this screen erase information and restore original factory settings.
Page 77: Sleep
S l e e p Sleep You can put your Recorder in Sleep mode by selecting Sleep in Messages & Setup. To return to normal mode from Sleep, press either the TiVo button or the LIVE TV button. In Sleep mode: •...
Page 78 C h a p t e r 5 M e s s a g e s & S e t u p...
Page 79: Chapter 6: Features Of Tivo Plus
HAPTER Features of TiVo Plus Introduction Recording Programs Finding Your Favorite Programs Finding Programs That Match Your Interests Finding New Programs Grouping & Sorting Programs in Now Playing Copying Programs to a VCR...
Page 80: Introduction
C h a p t e r 6 F e a t u r e s o f T i V o P l u s Introduction TiVo Plus is the service level that you’ve heard everyone talking about—the service level that features smart, automatic recording but is still easy to use.
Page 81: Recording Programs
R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s Recording Programs The TiVo Plus service gives you smart recording capabilities that can detect when a program’s date or time slot has changed, can find the same program across multiple channels, and can even tell first run programs from repeats.
Page 82 C h a p t e r 6 F e a t u r e s o f T i V o P l u s These three types of repeating recordings have the following in common: An exception to the 28-day rule may •...
Page 83 R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s Recording Options Recording Options give you more control over your scheduled recordings to make sure you get exactly what you want. With TiVo Plus, the Program Information screen that appears when you select a program includes choices to “Record this episode”...
Page 84 C h a p t e r 6 F e a t u r e s o f T i V o P l u s Choosing “All (with duplicates)” means that duplicate programs are recorded even if All (with duplicates) is a good they air within 28 days of each other.
Page 85 R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s Season Pass Manager Use the Season Pass Manager to create rules for how you want the TiVo service to prioritize your repeating recordings. For example, say you have a Season Pass to ER and a Season Pass to Dateline.
Page 86 C h a p t e r 6 F e a t u r e s o f T i V o P l u s Improved To Do List With TiVo Plus, the To Do List still has Recording History and lists all scheduled recordings in one place.
Page 87: Finding Your Favorite Programs
F i n d i n g Y o u r F a v o r i t e P r o g r a m s Finding Your Favorite Programs The TiVo Plus service provides many ways to quickly search large numbers of TV programs, find your favorites, and schedule recordings.
Page 88 C h a p t e r 6 F e a t u r e s o f T i V o P l u s • [Channels] You Receive. This is the default list. It displays only the channels you have chosen in the Channels You Receive list.
Page 89 F i n d i n g Y o u r F a v o r i t e P r o g r a m s Search by Title Search by Title, located in Pick Programs to Record, finds programs, even if you just know the first part of the title.
Page 90 C h a p t e r 6 F e a t u r e s o f T i V o P l u s Browse by Time Browse by Time lets you browse all programs on a particular day and time. With Browse by Time, you can filter the list to see only programs in a particular category.
Page 91 F i n d i n g Y o u r F a v o r i t e P r o g r a m s Browse by Channel Browse by Channel lets you browse through programs on a particular channel. You can start with all channels or just your favorites.
Page 92: Finding Programs That Match Your Interests
C h a p t e r 6 F e a t u r e s o f T i V o P l u s Finding Programs That Match Your Interests If you know what you like, WishList searches are great! They allow you to find and automatically record shows that match your interests, tastes, passions, and whims.
Page 93 F i n d i n g P r o g r a m s T h a t M a t c h Y o u r I n t e r e s t s a specific program—it finds the specific version! The keyword entry would look like this: “GEENA DAVIS”...
Page 94 C h a p t e r 6 F e a t u r e s o f T i V o P l u s Creating a WishList Search From Search Using a WishList, select “Create new WishList.” Next, select the type of WishList: Actor, Director, Category Only, Keyword, or Title.
Page 95 F i n d i n g P r o g r a m s T h a t M a t c h Y o u r I n t e r e s t s keywords in the program or episode title, description, actor, director, year, and category information.
Page 96 C h a p t e r 6 F e a t u r e s o f T i V o P l u s If you like music performances, try a Tips for Entering Keywords keyword WishList for “Concert.” ®...
Page 97 F i n d i n g P r o g r a m s T h a t M a t c h Y o u r I n t e r e s t s Browsing, Recording, and Editing a WishList Browsing all WishList searches.
Page 98: Finding New Programs
C h a p t e r 6 F e a t u r e s o f T i V o P l u s Finding New Programs The TiVo Plus service provides special features that help you sift through upcoming programs to find shows you’d like: Showcases Showcases lists the best programs offered by television’s...
Page 99 F i n d i n g N e w P r o g r a m s programs yet, come back later—it may take a few hours the first time.) The list of programs If other members of your household is ranked, so shows you are more likely to enjoy are near the top.
Page 100: Grouping & Sorting Programs In Now Playing
C h a p t e r 6 F e a t u r e s o f T i V o P l u s Grouping & Sorting Programs in Now Playing With TiVo Plus, you can sort and group programs in Now Playing. Sorting Programs Choose how you want the programs in Now Playing to be listed: •...
Page 101: Copying Programs To A Vcr
C o p y i n g P r o g r a m s t o a V C R Copying Programs to a VCR * Some content may not be copied due to copy protection rights over ® If you have a VCR, you can copy* a program from Now Playing to a videotape.
Page 102 C h a p t e r 6 F e a t u r e s o f T i V o P l u s...
Page 103: Chapter 7: Home Media Option
HAPTER Home Media Option Using Home Media Option™ Remote Scheduling Digital Music & Photos Multi-Room Viewing...
Page 104: Using Home Media Option
Plus subscribers. (Home Media Option features will work with TiVo Plus service but not with TiVo Basic service.) Home Media Option gives you brand-new ways to use your Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo. Designed to bring you the best in networked home entertainment, Home Media Option includes the following features: •...
Page 105: Remote Scheduling
R e m o t e S c h e d u l i n g Remote Scheduling Using Remote Scheduling doesn’t require any changes to your current ® With Remote Scheduling, you can schedule recordings on your Recorder from any setup.
Page 106: Digital Music & Photos
C h a p t e r 7 H o m e M e d i a O p t i o n Digital Music & Photos The digital music and digital photos features of Home Media Option let you use your Recorder to play MP3 music files and playlists and view photos that are stored on a computer.
Page 107 D i g i t a l M u s i c & P h o t o s Playing Your Music and Viewing Your Photos Using the digital music and digital photos features of Home Media Option is easy. After you purchase Home Media Option, a Music &...
Page 108: Multi-Room Viewing
H o m e M e d i a O p t i o n Multi-Room Viewing Multi-Room Viewing lets you transfer programs between your Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo and a second Recorder, or another model of TiVo Series2 Digital Video Recorder (DVR).
Page 109: Chapter 8: Connecting To A Home Network
HAPTER Connecting to a Home Network Introduction Home Networks Making a Wireless Connection Making a Wired (Ethernet) Connection Completing the Recorder’s Network Settings...
Page 110 C h a p t e r 8 C o n n e c t i n g t o a H o m e N e t w o r k Introduction If you do not already have a home This chapter shows you how to connect your Recorder to a home network.
Page 111 H o m e N e t w o r k s Home Networks RF IN AC IN RF BYPASS OUT When we refer to a “home network,” we mean two or more devices (probably computers), CABLE/ ANTENNA connected to a router. Connecting Recorders to a home network is the best way to take full advantage of Home Media Option.
Page 112 C h a p t e r 8 C o n n e c t i n g t o a H o m e N e t w o r k Choosing Wireless or Wired (Ethernet) You can connect your Recorder to your home network using either a wireless or wired (Ethernet) connection.
Page 113 M a k i n g a W i r e l e s s C o n n e c t i o n Making a Wireless Connection Use this example if you have a home network that includes a wireless access point (WAP) or wireless router.
Page 114 C h a p t e r 8 C o n n e c t i n g t o a H o m e N e t w o r k adapter near the Recorder’s power supply or on a power strip or surge protector. Doing so can cause signal interference or reduce signal strength.
Page 115 M a k i n g a W i r e d ( E t h e r n e t ) C o n n e c t i o n Making a Wired (Ethernet) Connection This example shows how to connect a Recorder to a network hub using a wired (Ethernet) network adapter.
Page 116 C h a p t e r 8 C o n n e c t i n g t o a H o m e N e t w o r k Completing the Recorder’s Network Settings Many of the screens you use to complete Wireless Settings or ®...
Page 117 C o m p l e t i n g t h e R e c o r d e r ’ s N e t w o r k S e t t i n g s This screen lists the names of nearby wireless networks that your Recorder has been able to identify.
Page 118 C h a p t e r 8 C o n n e c t i n g t o a H o m e N e t w o r k settings of a wireless access point or router. If your network uses WEP, then it has a password or “key.”...
Page 119 C o m p l e t i n g t h e R e c o r d e r ’ s N e t w o r k S e t t i n g s lowercase letters appropriately. For example, if your password is “MyPassword”, entering “mypassword”...
Page 120 C h a p t e r 8 C o n n e c t i n g t o a H o m e N e t w o r k Basic TCP/IP Concepts This section describes a few basic TCP/IP concepts. If you are familiar with home networking, you can skip to “Begin TCP/IP Settings”...
Page 121 C o m p l e t i n g t h e R e c o r d e r ’ s N e t w o r k S e t t i n g s Begin TCP/IP Settings To get to TCP/IP Settings: press the TiVo button on the remote control to go to TiVo Central, then select Messages &...
Page 122 C h a p t e r 8 C o n n e c t i n g t o a H o m e N e t w o r k DOWN to change to uppercase or lowercase. Select “Done entering text” when you are finished.
Page 123 C o m p l e t i n g t h e R e c o r d e r ’ s N e t w o r k S e t t i n g s would be common to all devices on the network. The last part, ‘12’, would be unique to a device on the network.
Page 124 C h a p t e r 8 C o n n e c t i n g t o a H o m e N e t w o r k Confirm Settings Review the settings and select “Accept these settings” if they are correct. Congratulations, your Recorder should now be connected to your home network! For steps you can take to troubleshoot issues with your Network Connections, see “Questions About Networking”...
Page 125: Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
HAPTER Troubleshooting Customer Support Troubleshooting...
Page 126: Customer Support
C h a p t e r 9 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Customer Support When you have a question: 1. Use this chapter. It contains troubleshooting for questions about: The Connection to the TiVo Service .
Page 127: The Connection To The Tivo Service
Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t t h e C o n n e c t i o n t o t h e T i V o S e r v i c e Questions About the Connection to the TiVo Service Why does the Recorder have to be connected to a phone line or the Internet? •...
Page 128 C h a p t e r 9 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g The following tips require changing your Phone Dialing Options. To change Phone Dialing Options, go to TiVo Central, then select Messages &...
Page 129 Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t t h e C o n n e c t i o n t o t h e T i V o S e r v i c e What if I need to use the phone while the Recorder is connecting to the TiVo service? •...
Page 130: Channels And The Remote Control
C h a p t e r 9 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Questions About Channels and the Remote Control Can I watch one channel while recording from another? • If you have antenna or cable without a cable box, you can do this by connecting an RF Coaxial cable from the RF BYPASS OUT connector on the Recorder to the Antenna/RF In connector on the TV.
Page 131 Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t C h a n n e l s a n d t h e R e m o t e C o n t r o l •...
Page 132 C h a p t e r 9 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g When I turn on my TV, I see a blue screen with a TiVo logo. Your Recorder is having trouble tuning to the channel you are on. Follow these steps to restore the video: •...
Page 133 • Some Pioneer A/V Receiver remote controls have a “DVR/VCR” button or a “VCR” button which, when pressed, may send a signal that your Recorder responds to (for example, your Recorder may go to TiVo Central). You can program your Recorder to respond...
Page 134: Live Tv
C h a p t e r 9 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Questions About Live TV Can I watch a program while it is being recorded? • Yes, you can watch a program as it is being recorded; you can even start watching from the beginning while the rest of the program is recorded! You can also watch any program stored in Now Playing while another program is being recorded.
Page 135 Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t L i v e T V I can’t find my program in the TiVo Live Guide, even though I know it’s on. • Occasionally the program information provided by the networks includes errors. We would like to hear of any inaccuracies you discover so that we can work with our providers to correct them.
Page 136: Recording Programs
C h a p t e r 9 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Questions About Recording Programs I can’t find my program in the TiVo Live Guide even though I know it’s on. •...
Page 137 Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s What happens if a sports event I have scheduled to record goes into overtime? •...
Page 138 C h a p t e r 9 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g • [TiVo Plus only] If a program regularly starts early or ends late, you can use the Overtime Scheduler to adjust the “Start Recording” and “Stop Recording”...
Page 139: Conflicts
Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t C o n f l i c t s Questions About Conflicts Can I record multiple programs simultaneously? • No. You can watch any program in Now Playing while another is recording. However, you can only record one program at a time on your Recorder because it does not contain the necessary hardware to record two programs at once.
Page 140: Now Playing
C h a p t e r 9 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Questions About Now Playing Can I recover a recorded program that was deleted? • No. There is no way to bring back a program that has been deleted from Now Playing. You can choose to save programs longer, though.
Page 141 Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t N o w P l a y i n g What does it mean when my Recorder says programs will be deleted earlier than planned? • By default, all programs are kept until space is needed.
Page 142: Parental Controls
C h a p t e r 9 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Questions About Parental Controls My Parental Controls are not working. • For Parental Controls to work, they must be on (and must not be temporarily turned off). When you enter your password to watch a program that violates Parental Controls, they are temporarily turned off.
Page 143: Audio/Video
Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t A u d i o / V i d e o Questions About Audio/Video The audio and video are out of sync. • The audio and video may re-sync if you change channels. •...
Page 144 C h a p t e r 9 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g • Check to make sure all of the appropriate cables are firmly connected to your Recorder, television, and other audio/video equipment. For help with your cable connections, see the Start Here booklet and the Installation Guide.
Page 145: Playing Dvds Or Cds
Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t P l a y i n g D V D s o r C D s Questions About Playing DVDs or CDs I cannot play DVDs or CDs on the Recorder. •...
Page 146: Recording Dvds
C h a p t e r 9 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Questions About Recording DVDs The DVD did not record successfuly. • Check whether the source that you are trying to record is copy protected. You cannot record copy-protected material using this Recorder.
Page 147: The Tivo Service
Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t t h e T i V o S e r v i c e Questions About the TiVo Service Will my Recorder still work without any TiVo service? •...
Page 148 C h a p t e r 9 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g • 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 via the TiVo web site (www.tivo.com/upgrade) or by calling TiVo directly at 1-877-367-8486.
Page 149: Networking
Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t N e t w o r k i n g Questions About Networking I can’t find “Edit phone or network settings.” • The menu item “Edit phone settings” will change to “Edit phone or network settings” after you connect a network adapter that the Recorder recognizes to the Recorder’s USB port.
Page 150 C h a p t e r 9 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g the TiVo button to go to TiVo Central, then select Messages & Setup, then Settings, then Phone & Network, then “Connect to the TiVo service now.”) If you can browse the web, then see “My Recorder is not connecting to my home network,”...
Page 151 Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t N e t w o r k i n g 3. Restart the Recorder. Press the TiVo button on the remote control to go to TiVo Central, then select Messages & Setup, then Restart or Reset System, then Restart the Recorder.
Page 152 C h a p t e r 9 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g My Recorder is not connecting to my wireless home network. Connecting to the network access point may take several minutes once the problem is resolved. Be certain the Phone & Network screen has had time to update to display the true network status before making any additional changes.
Page 153 Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t N e t w o r k i n g • Reduce the distance between the wireless network adapter and the wireless access point. Wireless networks typically have a range of 100 - 300 feet, but distances can vary based on walls, floors, and other obstructions.
Page 154 C h a p t e r 9 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g...
Page 155: Chapter 10: Privacy And Service
HAPTER Privacy and Service TiVo Privacy Policy TiVo Basic Service Agreement TiVo Plus Service Agreement...
Page 156 Information as coming from you or your household. Use of your Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo (referred to in this • TiVo also collects Diagnostic Information from a small Privacy Policy as your “TiVo DVR”) with the TiVo service will...
Page 157: Tivo Privacy Policy
TiVo collects, it is important to distinguish between information, as described in this Privacy Policy. The User Information anonymous information and other information that specifically Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo (defined below) you provide to the identifies you or your household. Too often, people refer to “personal (referred to in this Privacy Policy as your “TiVo DVR”) in your house...
Page 158 P r i v a c y a n d S e r v i c e C h a p t e r 1 0 to you or your use of the TiVo service. The following are more Information include your software version number, your TV specific types of User Information.
Page 159 T i V o P r i v a c y P o l i c y means a log file containing detailed Information associated with the fulfillment of your recording (or 1.4 “Diagnostic Information” information about the operation of your TiVo DVR, such as memory scheduling conflict) request.
Page 160 P r i v a c y a n d S e r v i c e C h a p t e r 1 0 Your TiVo TiVo uses Feature 2.2 Personally Identifiable Viewing Information. 2.6 Feature Generated Requests Information. DVR uses your viewing information to tune, schedule, and record Generated Request Information for the purposes described in Section programs.
Page 161 T i V o P r i v a c y P o l i c y broadcasters, consumer and market research companies and other share some or all of your User Information with these affiliates, in organizations. which case TiVo will require its affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy.
Page 162 P r i v a c y a n d S e r v i c e C h a p t e r 1 0 in addition to Account Information, in manners consistent with this We believe you 4.2 Review and Update of Account Information. Privacy Policy.
Page 163 T i V o P r i v a c y P o l i c y preferences page (when available) to make changes to your account To the extent that any new features or services may require or request services, this Privacy Policy will apply to the User amendments to this Privacy Policy to describe the treatment of User Information you provide to us in those instances.
Page 164: Tivo Basic Service Agreement
TiVo DVR. The TiVo Basic Service and the Privacy Policy TiVo respects the privacy of your User TiVo’s Privacy Policy. Pioneer DVD The TiVo logo on your Terms of Service. Information (as defined in TiVo’s Privacy Policy) and will not...
Page 165 T i V o B a s i c S e r v i c e A g r e e m e n t INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. ANY REFERENCE TO Ownership, Open Source Software, Disclaimers and “TIVO PLUS” IN SUCH SECTIONS IS REPLACED WITH “TIVO Liability Limitations BASIC”...
Page 166: Tivo Plus Service Agreement
The TiVo Plus Service and the Privacy Policy your interests; and (e) Parental Controls-lock channels or set ratings Pioneer DVD The TiVo logo on your Terms of Service. limits based on content. Each of these features is part of the “TiVo...
Page 167 T i V o P l u s S e r v i c e A g r e e m e n t the level of service TiVo provides may not be the same on each TiVo to you, or anyone else who uses your account, with regard to any DVR;...
Page 168 P r i v a c y a n d S e r v i c e C h a p t e r 1 0 received via a TiVo DVR authorized by TiVo to enable the TiVo charge fees (which TiVo may also change) for features and Plus service.
Page 169 T i V o P l u s S e r v i c e A g r e e m e n t you agree that TiVo may tune your TiVo DVR to a particular or terminate your account, and terminate this Agreement, if the channel at a particular time.
Page 170 P r i v a c y a n d S e r v i c e C h a p t e r 1 0 software and certain intellectual property rights in the TiVo DVR. UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF THE TiVo also retains ownership of all TiVo copyrights and trademarks.
Page 171 T i V o P l u s S e r v i c e A g r e e m e n t PURPOSE, OR NON- INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY California residents performed entirely within California. The United RIGHTS. Because some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion of Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods implied warranties, the last sentence of this section may not apply to does not apply to this Agreement.
Page 172 P r i v a c y a n d S e r v i c e C h a p t e r 1 0...
Page 173: Appendix A: Linux Information
PPENDIX Linux Information Linux Source Notice GNU General Public License...
Page 174: Linux Source Notice
To protect your rights, we need to make restrictions that forbid anyone to The Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo is powered by the Linux deny you these rights or to ask you to surrender the rights. These operating system.
Page 175 G N U G e n e r a l P u b l i c L i c e n s e a) You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE that you changed the files and the date of any change. Terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification.
Page 176 A p p e n d i x A In addition, mere aggregation of another work not based on the Program If distribution of executable or object code is made by offering access to with the Program (or with a work based on the Program) on a volume of a copy from a designated place, then offering equivalent access to copy the storage or distribution medium does not bring the other work under the source code from the same place counts as distribution of the source code,...
Page 177 G N U G e n e r a l P u b l i c L i c e n s e as to satisfy simultaneously your obligations under this License and any versions will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in other pertinent obligations, then as a consequence you may not distribute detail to address new problems or concerns.
Page 178 A p p e n d i x A damages, including any general, special, incidental or consequential Also add information on how to contact you by electronic and paper damages arising out of the use or inability to use the program (including mail.
Page 179: Index
Index...
Page 180 I n d e x cancel cable with a box only Numerics recordings satellite and antenna 3D noise reduction Season Pass satellite and cable with a box changing satellite and cable without a box adapters passwords satellite only USB network recording options creating a manual recording wired (Ethernet)
Page 181 setup call and live TV tips and troubleshooting definition of 4–8 favorite channels ZIP code and recording from filtering TiVo Live Guide troubleshooting 126–127 forward local and long distance toll charges frame forward Home Media Option frame back home network frame forward connecting manual recording, creating...
Page 182 See also Parental Controls. program call cancel See also video recording quality. Guided Setup and remote control TCP/IP program information responding to Pioneer A/V Receiver video clearing remotes show type definition of troubleshooting Showcases 122–125 programs remote scheduling...
Page 183 sorting programs TiVo Privacy Policy troubleshooting sound effects volume summary video camera, recording from sound effects, changing volume of TiVo service video recording quality start recording activating setting default status bar definition of video settings stereo questions about View Recording History stop recording TiVo Suggestions view upcoming episodes...
Page 184 Glossary of Icons ™ These appear when you press THUMBS UP or THUMBS “Plain” folder — contains more than one episode of the same ™ DOWN . You can give a program up to three THUMBS UP series. or three THUMBS DOWN. Folder with red dot —...
Page 185: Channel Banner
cont. TiVo Central, Showcases, or TiVolution Magazine ( Channel Banner (These icons appear in the large channel banner.) This icon appears if a playable DVD is inserted. Select to start or stop a recording. This icon appears if a playable CD is inserted. Select to display or turn on Parental Controls.
Page 186 Recorder. CONTACT CUSTOMER SUPPORT Should this Recorder require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below.

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Chapter 1: Guided Setup

Chapter 2: The Basics in 5 Short Tours

Chapter 3: Playing and Recording Programs

Chapter 4: Playing Dvds and Cds

Chapter 5: Messages & Setup

Chapter 6: Features of Tivo Plus

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Chapter 8: Connecting to a Home Network

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