Basic terms activate or call 1-877-367-8486. When we talk about the TiVo service, here are some terms you TiVo service is required and is sold separately. No should know: functionality is represented or should be expected without a paid subscription to the TiVo service.
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DVR, your Roamio is a “host.” time. * The four-tuner TiVo Roamio and the TiVo Roamio OTA each require a MoCA Client. TiVo DVR receiving streaming shows is the “client.”...
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Therefore, if your provider has “digital simulcast” and rebroadcasts all of its programming in digital, you will not miss any of your cable channel programming with a TiVo Roamio Plus and Roamio Pro. If you are unsure whether your cable operator's service provides all-digital or digital simulcast of all analog programming, please contact your provider.
Quick tours Quick tour - the TiVo Central® screen Quick tour - My Shows Quick tour - OnePass™ searches Quick tour - SkipMode™ Quick tour - QuickMode™ Quick tour - Streaming videos Quick tour - Watching live TV Quick tour - the TiVo app...
To get to the TiVo Central screen from live TV or any TiVo screen, just press the TiVo button on your remote control. The Video Window The Video Window is located in the upper right corner of the TiVo Central screen and most other TiVo menu screens, unless you choose to turn it off or temporarily hide it.
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From the TiVo Central screen, you can find shows, manage upcoming recordings and OnePass searches, and explore a variety of apps available on your TiVo Roamio. You’ll learn more about these options later in this guide, but remember — it all starts from TiVo Central.
A small bar underneath the words “My Shows” on the My Shows screen lets you know how much space you have available for new recordings on your TiVo Roamio. If you don’t want to see the amount of space used, hide the bar by pressing the button on your TiVo remote while viewing the My Shows screen.
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Quick tour beginning with the oldest. - Streaming videos to learn more. • TiVo Suggestions If you have auto-recording of Suggestions turned on, any recorded Suggestions appear here. • WishList® searches If your WishList searches are set to auto-record, any matches will be added to a WishList folder.
Quick tours Season selector If a OnePass group contains more than one season and more than 30 episodes, a season selector will be displayed at the top of the list. Use it to easily jump between seasons. Progress bar When you watch a OnePass recording, a progress bar will appear next to its title in the OnePass folder.
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Quick tours Program details screen You can highlight any show in My Shows and press SELECT to see the program details screen, which offers these options: • Play Resume playing if you’re returning to a partially watched show). • Delete now Stop recording if recording is in progress).
TiVo Service does it for you, so you can start watching right away! And here’s even better news: streaming videos don’t take up any disk space! So when your OnePass includes streaming videos, you get more choices without having to worry about saving space for other recordings.
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Rent or buy: Decide whether to include episodes that need to be purchased before viewing. (The TiVo Service will not purchase the items for you; you will have the option to purchase them at the time of viewing.) If your OnePass search includes recordings, the following options are also available: Record Skip reruns or watch them all? Choose ‘New only’...
The SkipMode feature is available only on certain recorded shows; we hope to make it available for the most popular shows on the most popular channels watched by TiVo subscribers. That means you’ll find SkipMode availability on many shows that you record between 4:30 p.m.
Quick tours Quick tour - QuickMode ™ It’s not fast-forward, it’s QuickMode! QuickMode lets you watch a show 30% faster, while also letting you hear what everyone is saying. QuickMode is available while you’re watching a recorded show, or if you’re “behind” live TV (for instance, if you have rewound a show that’s airing live).
Quick tours Quick tour - Streaming videos When you look for movies or individual episodes of series using the TiVo menus, your options include videos available to stream from all of your video providers -- no need to switch to a different app! When you find a streaming video, choose ‘Watch now to watch it ’...
The green segment shows the portion of the hour that has been saved by your TiVo Roamio. The white line marks your current point in time. When the white line is back in the green segment, you’re “behind” live TV.
Watching multiple shows at once Your TiVo Roamio can watch (and record!) multiple shows at the same time -- up to six on the TiVo Roamio Plus and Roamio Pro, and up to four on the TiVo four-tuner TiVo Roamio and TiVo Roamio OTA.
Up to 30 minutes of the current channel’s broadcast is always being saved, even when you’re not recording. When you change channels, the TiVo Roamio clears the saved portion on the tuner you’re watching and starts saving again on the new channel. So, if the saved portion is important to you, either record the program or don’t change the channel.
Easily stream or transfer recordings to your mobile device using the TiVo app! (Bonus: The TiVo app also lets you schedule recordings, control live TV, search for shows, and more!) Download the free TiVo app from the App Store or Google Play.
Vision Find and enjoy your favorite shows with a few clicks of your remote control. • Turn the screen reader on or off by pressing the A button on your TiVo remote control for two seconds. To adjust the volume of the screen reader, use the VOLUME button on your remote - the long oval shaped button on the left between the arrow circle and the Pause circle.
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Quick tours when you pause, fast forward, or rewind video). If you press and hold C but get no response, try pressing CLEAR - the leftmost button on the bottom row of your remote - to clear any overlays. Then press and hold C again. Hearing Enjoy your favorite shows with easy-to-access Closed Captioning.
Finding & managing shows Using the guide and mini-guide to find shows Searching, browsing, and more Recording by time or channel Creating WishList® searches Managing recordings & OnePass Setting OnePass & recording options...
The on-screen program guide displays up to two weeks of TV programming at the touch of a button — the GUIDE button on your TiVo remote. You can choose to display the guide as a grid, or use the TiVo Live Guide (shown here). When you’re viewing the guide, press button to display Guide Options and choose the view you want.
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Finding & managing shows Choosing channels for the guide You can use the Guide Options screen to choose which channels to display in the guide. Display all channels available from your service provider, even channels you don’t receive. My Channels Display only the channels that are checked in the Channel List (recommended).
Search by show title, episode title, show description, or person name (actor, director, etc.). The TiVo service searches upcoming TV shows and movies, streaming videos (from sources like Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon), and video on demand from your cable provider (if available) all at the same time.
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Browse specific categories of TV shows and movies, including what to watch right now! From the TiVo Central screen, select ‘Find TV, Movies, & Videos,’ then choose ‘Browse TV & Movies.’ You’ll be able to browse for shows using any of the following: New &...
What to Watch Now in My Shows The Discovery Bar appears at the top of most TiVo screens. What you’ll see in the Discovery Bar depends on you! Often, the Discovery Bar displays ideas for show you might like based on what shows you record and mark as your favorites.
Thumbs Up (great!) or three Thumbs Down (terrible!). provider (like Amazon), TiVo Suggestions uses these ratings to create a list of shows you might like. The more category (like sports or cooking), or collection (like award-winning movies shows you rate over time, the better TiVo Suggestions will get at finding interesting shows or holiday shows) as a favorite.
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Want to see what TiVo Suggestions are ready to watch? Here’s how to find them: • TiVo Suggestions appears as a category in the left column of the categorized My Shows list. Highlight it to see all of your recorded Suggestions.
Finding & managing shows Recording by time or channel It’s easy to find shows by browsing by time or channel. From the TiVo Central screen, choose ‘Manage Recordings & OnePass.’ From there, you can set up a manual recording for a specific date/time, look for something to watch a particular time, or browse the shows on a particular channel.
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Finding & managing shows Find by time Browse shows on a specified day and time. You can filter the list to see only shows in a particular category. For example, you can browse all movies airing on Saturday night. Choose ‘Find by Time.’ If you want to limit your search to a particular category or set of channels (for instance, HD shows or your favorite channels, use the arrow buttons to highlight an option (for example, Movies), then press SELECT.
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Finding & managing shows Press the UP/DOWN arrows to select a channel. (You can also use the numbers on the remote to enter a channel, then press ENTER.) Press SELECT to see the list of shows without leaving the channel selector, or press the RIGHT arrow to see the list of shows and move to the list.
My Shows list. Creating a WishList search Creating a WishList search is simple: From the TiVo Central screen, choose ‘Find TV, Movies, & Videos,’ then ‘WishList Searches.’ Select ‘My WishLists,’ then ‘Create a new WishList Search.’ Next, start choosing criteria for your WishList search. You can choose any or all of the...
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When you’re finished entering search criteria, select ‘Done creating this WishList Search.’ After you’ve created the WishList search, your TiVo box will automatically record any shows matching your search, unless you decide to turn the auto-recording feature off. Each auto-...
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Change auto-record settings, choose the whether to record repeats and how many shows to keep, and more. • Don’t auto-record shows/Auto-record shows Choose whether your TiVo DVR will automatically record any shows matching your WishList search criteria until you modify or delete the WishList search. Upcoming See a list of upcoming episodes that match your search criteria.
The OnePass Manager prioritizes all your repeating recordings and lets you manage conflicts and set options. Using the To Do List To view the To Do List, choose ‘Manage Recordings & OnePass’ from the TiVo Central screen, then choose ‘To Do List.’ In the To Do List, individual You’ll see a list of all shows scheduled to record in the next two weeks or so.
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However, on the four- tuner TiVo Roamio and the TiVo Roamio OTA, when more than four shows are scheduled to record at the same time, the four with the highest priorities are recorded. On the TiVo Roamio Plus or Roamio Pro, when more than six shows are scheduled to record at the same time, the six with the highest priorities are recorded.
Decide whether to include episodes that need to be purchased before viewing. Note that the TiVo Service will not purchase the items for you; you will have the option to purchase them at the time of viewing. (OnePass only.) Record Skip reruns or watch them all? Choose ‘New only’...
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Finding & managing shows Start Recording Start recording up to ten minutes before a show is scheduled to begin. (Recordings only; available only before recording starts.) Stop Recording Set a recording to continue — for a few minutes or up to three hours — after it’s scheduled to end.
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Decide whether to include episodes that need to be purchased before viewing in your OnePass results. (The TiVo Service will not purchase the items for you; you will have the option to purchase them at the time of viewing.) (OnePass only.) Record Skip reruns or watch them all? Choose ‘New only’...
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(for example, one program ends at 8:33, while the next program begins at 8:30), the lower priority recording is cancelled. But with Overlap Protection turned on, the TiVo DVR simply clips the lower priority recording by just enough minutes to allow both programs to record.
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Live events (like sporting events and awards shows) often run past their scheduled end time. When the Extend Live Recordings setting is turned on, the TiVo Roamio will remind you to add extra time when you set up a recording of a live event.
Watching shows Moving around with the status bar In general, watching shows works the same whether you’re watching live TV, recordings, streaming shows, web videos, or video on demand. You can always press PLAY , PAUSE , FAST FORWARD , and REWIND to display a status bar and move around in the show.
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Whenever you change channels, the saved portion of the old show is cleared, and the TiVo anything else that is not part of the Roamio starts saving the show on the new channel. If you’re behind live TV and watching show.
Watching shows Getting information with the info banner The info banner displays the show’s title, description, ratings, and other information. It appears whenever you change the channel. To view the info banner while watching a show, press INFO. The info banner can be displayed in three different sizes. Press the RIGHT arrow to cycle through the sizes of the info banner.
You can also extend your TiVo experience into other rooms in your home with the TiVo Mini. The TiVo Mini lets you watch live TV and stream shows from any other TiVo DVR on your network. See tivo.com/mini to learn more.
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Watching shows If you are streaming the recording, you can start to watch it immediately. If you are transferring the recording, you can choose to watch it as it transfers, or continue browsing and choosing shows to transfer. If the show is paused on the Living Room DVR, you’ll have the option to watch or transfer it from the paused location, or to watch or transfer it from the beginning.
Video on demand & more Video on demand options Your TiVo Roamio has access to a huge array of on-demand movies, TV shows, and videos. Below are some of the most popular video providers, but be sure to check tivo.com to see what great new videos might be available for rent or purchase.
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For more instructions on using HBO GO, visit tivo.com/howto and select the “Get Video on Demand” option. Hulu ® With Hulu on the TiVo service, you can stream TV episodes and movies right to your TiVo Roamio, with many titles in HD!
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Vudu ® TiVo Roamio users have access to the vast library of shows and movies on Vudu! Log in or sign up for Vudu right on your TiVo box to start streaming! When you search for shows on your TiVo box, your results will include shows available from Vudu.
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(Using the LEFT arrow on your remote control will not take you to the previous menu.). You can also search and browse for YouTube videos using the TiVo menus. When you search or browse using the TiVo menus, shows available from YouTube display a YouTube logo on the right side of the screen.
Want to buy movie tickets on line? Watch music videos? Burn a few minutes with a quick game? Just go to TiVo Central and select ‘Apps & Games.’ New apps and games for your TiVo Roamio are available frequently, so keep checking back.
If you have an A/V receiver or home theater system that supports Dolby audio, use this Digital to PCM setting, the audio setting to choose how the TiVo Roamio will record and output digital audio. Check your A/ signal will be downmixed from V receiver or home theater system manual for its capabilities.
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Settings Screen Reader Your TiVo box can read text that appears on-screen. Turn the screen reader on or off by pressing the A button on your remote for two seconds. When the screen reader is on, the TiVo menu text will be audible. In addition: •...
‘Channels.’ Your channel list The channel list is the list of channels provided by your TV programming source. The TiVo Roamio DVR uses this list to determine which channels to display in the guide and which channels are available for searching and recording shows.
Settings Signal Strength Use the Signal Strength screens to test the incoming signal on specific digital channels. Signal Strength - Antenna The signal strength meter can help you make adjustments to your antenna position to optimize the reception of antenna channels. Signal Strength - Cable The signal strength meter can also help diagnose cable signal issues.
Settings Display settings From the TiVo Central screen, choose ‘Settings & Messages,’ then ‘Settings,’ then ‘Displays’ to customize the display of the info banner, closed captioning, and the lights on the TiVo Roamio. Info Banner Normally, when you change channels, the info banner is displayed for a few seconds.
When choosing your connection type, note that wireless connection speeds are typically not fast enough to stream shows reliably. If you want to use the Roamio to stream shows to/from other TiVo boxes or to your mobile devices, a wired Ethernet or MoCA connection is required.
TiVo Roamio. However, if necessary, you can use this page to configure how the TiVo Roamio receives an IP address, or you can assign a static IP address and other network information manually. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your wired network.
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Joining an existing MoCA network Simply connect a coax cable to your TiVo Roamio Plus or Roamio Pro. For the four-tuner TiVo Roamio and TiVo Roamio OTA, you will need to use a MoCA network adapter, available at tivo.com/store.
Wireless settings Note: If you want to use the Roamio to stream shows to/from other TiVo boxes or to your mobile devices, a wired Ethernet or MoCA connection is required. Wireless connection speeds are typically not fast enough to stream shows reliably.
To reset all the programmable buttons: Press and hold the TV PWR and TiVo buttons simultaneously until the light on the remote lights, and remains lit when you release the buttons. Press THUMBS DOWN three times, then press ENTER.
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The Roamio remote control is an RF remote. This means that the remote can control your TiVo box even if the box is not in direct line of sight with the remote (for instance, if it is behind a cabinet door).
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A CableCARD decoder receives encrypted digital cable programming and decodes it for display on your TV without the need for a cable box. On the TiVo Roamio Plus/Roamio Pro, the CableCARD decoder plugs into the CableCARD slot on the back of the DVR. On the four-tuner TiVo Roamio, the CableCARD decoder plugs into a compartment on the underside of the DVR.
Name this DVR Set or change the name of your TiVo Roamio. You can choose from a list of suggested names or create your own. Network remote control You can integrate your TiVo Roamio, home automation, and entertainment control devices on your network.
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Settings Power saving settings When you’re not using your TiVo box, you can save power by letting the box go into Standby mode. Selecting a higher power saving setting means that the box will enter Standby sooner and that TiVo Suggestions may not record while the box is in standby.
Settings Video settings From the TiVo Central screen, choose ‘Settings & Messages,’ then ‘Settings,’ then ‘Video’ to customize your TiVo Roamio’s video settings. Aspect correction mode Aspect correction is applied when the aspect ratio of the show you’re watching doesn’t match the aspect ratio of your TV.
Letterbox is used to fit a 16 x 9 show on a 4 x 3 screen, and sidebars are used to fit a 4 x 3 show on a 16 x 9 screen. Choose which color the TiVo Roamio should use when it adds letterbox or side bars to the picture: gray or black.
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Using the RESOLUTION button Normally you'll specify video output formats using the Video Output Settings screen (see Video output formats). But if your screen is black and you can’t get to the TiVo menus, you CableCARD ™ DIGITAL...
Set limits on movie and television ratings, lock specific channels, and prevent viewing of recorded shows that violate the settings you choose. From the TiVo Central screen, choose ‘Settings & Messages,’ then ‘Settings,’ then ‘Parental Controls.’ (Or, select the padlock icon from the large info banner.) The padlock icon in the info banner shows the current state of Parental Controls.
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Settings TV/Movie rating limits Ratings shaded in green are not locked; ratings in red are locked. Use the UP/DOWN arrows to adjust which ratings are locked. Block by TV content Types of content marked by broadcasters as able to be blocked are listed.
TiVo service features, important TV schedule changes, channel lineup changes, or other information. When you receive a new message, the TiVo Central screen will display the an envelop icon next to the ‘Settings & Messages’ menu item.
Customer Support. This screen contains your TiVo service number, TiVo Roamio manufacturer, model number, software version, storage capacity, and information about recent connections to the TiVo service. Use the CH UP/DOWN button to see the rest of the screen. Media Access Key Your Media Access Key keeps your TiVo recordings secure and prevents them from being played or transferred outside your home network.
OnePass searches and everything in the To Do List, and removes all Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down ratings. This does not delete shows in the My Shows list. The TiVo Roamio acquires new program information during the next connection to the TiVo service.
When the TiVo Roamio is in Standby: • Your TV shows a black screen and the lights on the front of the TiVo Roamio go out. • Shows that are being recorded or are scheduled to record will still be recorded.
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4. Use online support. Visit TiVo Customer Support online at • If your TiVo Roamio is connected to an A/V receiver, and you tivo.com/support. If you have issues with missing channels, are having trouble finding the correct input, try connecting incorrect channels, or other channel lineup issues, the TiVo Roamio directly to the TV instead.
• Yes. To complete Guided Setup, the TiVo Roamio needs to represented, warranted, or should be expected without a connect to the TiVo service. To do this, the you can use a subscription to the TiVo service. The TiVo Roamio uses the wired (Ethernet or MoCA) or wireless network connection.
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What happened to my Season Pass requests? • The SkipMode feature lets you skip ahead to the end of a • If you’ve had a TiVo box for a while, you’ve probably set up commercial break and resume watching instantly, all with the Season Pass requests for your favorite series.
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We hope to make the feature available for the most popular shows on the most popular • Yes! Your TiVo box is ready to help visually- and hearing- channels watched by TiVo subscribers. That means you’ll find impaired users get the most out of the TiVo experience.
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• If the light on the remote does flash, watch the lights on the front of the TiVo Roamio. If lights on the front of the Note: Most of the largest cable providers have “digital TiVo Roamio do not respond to the remote, restart your simulcast,”...
• Reduce the number of recordings that are marked ‘Keep Until The TiVo Roamio Plus and Roamio Pro are capable of recording I Delete.’ up to six shows on different channels at the same time.
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TiVo Episodes.’ service. If it was more than 36 hours ago, your TiVo Roamio • You can sometimes resolve recording conflicts by changing may be having trouble connecting to the TiVo service. Select the ‘Stop Time’...
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• If the show was a rerun, your OnePass recording may be • If the TiVo service detects that a recording you’re setting up is set to record First Run Only shows. of a live show (like a sporting event or an awards show) you’ll...
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Verify that your Network Settings are correct. See Network settings. You can make a connection with the TiVo service at any time. Go • Update router or home gateway firmware. If your home to the TiVo Central screen and select ‘Settings & Messages,’ then ‘Settings,’...
What is a MoCA network? Letterbox bars (at the top & bottom) and side bars may be added to a show by the broadcaster, by the TiVo Roamio, or by your TV. In a MoCA (Multimedia over Coax) network, your devices...
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Roamio in Standby mode. To return to normal mode from Standby, press either the TiVo button or the LIVE TV Your TiVo Roamio is having trouble tuning to the channel you are button on your TiVo remote control. on. Follow these steps to restore the video:...
TiVo button or the LIVE TV button.) • A multi-stream CableCARD (M-CARD) decoder may not be installed (does not apply to TiVo Roamio OTA or if you are using the four-tuner TiVo Roamio with an over-the-air Restarting the TiVo DVR antenna).
Before you begin Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be followed. Make sure all your equipment is turned off and the TiVo DVR is Water and Moisture — The appliance should not be used near unplugged. water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, Your TiVo DVR is only capable of supporting the weight of one or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc.
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Safety instructions Heat — The appliance should be situated away from heat section of this guide. All other servicing should be referred to sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other qualified service personnel. appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Cleaning —...
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Safety instructions CAUTION — Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is Fremont, CA 94538 subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not Model numbers: WLU5054 (four-tuner TiVo Roamio/Roamio OTA), cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any WLU5200 (Roamio Plus/Roamio Pro). FCC IDs: H8N-WLU5054...
To turn off the remote finder, press this button again, or press any button on the remote. Blue LED. Indicates a transfer to another TiVo box, stream to another TiVo box, or download in progress. Red LEDs. Indicate recording(s) in progress.
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Indicates that the TiVo DVR is powered on. Amber LED. Flashes when the TiVo Roamio receives a signal from the remote. Blue LED. Indicates a transfer to another TiVo box, stream to another TiVo box, or download in progress. Red LEDs. Indicates recording(s) in progress.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT Cable/MoCA. Connects to your cable TV source. If using a ELECTRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO MoCA home network, also connects the TiVo Roamio Plus/ WIDE SLOT, AND FULLY INSERT. See Safety instructionsfor Roamio Pro to your home network. Connect the Coaxial RF details.
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Back panel separately) to connect the TiVo Roamio Plus/Roamio Pro to Resolution. If your screen is black and you can’t get to the your home theater system for digital sound. TiVo menus, press the Resolution button to cycle through video output formats. See...
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Use one of the two USB ports to connect the four-tuner separately) to connect the two-tuner TiVo Premiere DVR to TiVo Roamio or Roamio OTA to your home network using the your home theater system for digital sound. TiVo Wireless G Network Adapter. Please note, however, that a wired network connection (Ethernet or MoCA) is required Composite.
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Back panel instructions for details. CableCARD ™ Compartment (on the underside of the four- tuner TiVo Roamio only). Compartment for one multi-stream CableCARD. Once your multi-stream CableCARD decoder is installed, you should not remove it for any reason.
Four-Tuner TiVo Roamio/Roamio OTA: • HDMI (1) (combined audio/video) Dimensions • Composite Video/Standard audio (1) TiVo Roamio Plus/Roamio Pro: 16.5” w x 9.7” d x 2.4” h • Digital Audio (Optical) (1) Four-Tuner TiVo Roamio/Roamio OTA: 14.4” w 7.35” d x 1.83” h...
TiVo Central screen, Live TV takes you to live TV. If you’re watching live TV, the starting point for all your TiVo features and settings. use it to cycle through the tuners. If programmed, TV PWR turns your TV on or off.
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Press and hold to jump to the beginning of a show. Remote Control Troubleshooting Activity light Press any button on the remote. Does the activity light above the TiVo button on the remote ash? If the activity light does not ash, make sure the batteries are positioned correctly in the remote.
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LEFT arrow to DVR before using it. go back to the previous screen. To program or pair your TiVo remote, press the TiVo button to go to the TiVo Arrows on the Central ® screen and select ‘Messages &...
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Currently being recorded. Streaming video available to watch now. Streaming video that is currently unavailable. Currently downloading or streaming from another TiVo box. Plain folder – contains more than one episode of the same Recording will be kept until space is needed.
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