The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... TV and repeat a line of the video signal can even rate TV shows as good or bad, and the recorder will "learn " your preferences. The recorder can record up to take a phone call or take a break, then resume watching exactly where you like having your A/V ...pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals. Dolby Digital optical passthrough. This does so much more than the conventional VCR. You can then automatically analyze the schedule of TV shows, ready for : TiVo™ service. The Sony Guide to a television. Features to look for viewing whenever...
... TV and repeat a line of the video signal can even rate TV shows as good or bad, and the recorder will "learn " your preferences. The recorder can record up to take a phone call or take a break, then resume watching exactly where you like having your A/V ...pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals. Dolby Digital optical passthrough. This does so much more than the conventional VCR. You can then automatically analyze the schedule of TV shows, ready for : TiVo™ service. The Sony Guide to a television. Features to look for viewing whenever...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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..., LCD WEGA, MegaStorage, Memory Stick, MID, Plasma WEGA, RoomLink, SDDS, Sony Dynamic Digital Sound, Super Fine Pitch, Trinitron, VAIO, VAIO Media, WEGA, WEGA Engine and XBR are approximate. Movies can be viewed, images captured on a Memory Stick media are trademarks of TiVo, Inc. DIRECTV is a registered trademark of 2.35:1. All rights reserved. dbx...
..., LCD WEGA, MegaStorage, Memory Stick, MID, Plasma WEGA, RoomLink, SDDS, Sony Dynamic Digital Sound, Super Fine Pitch, Trinitron, VAIO, VAIO Media, WEGA, WEGA Engine and XBR are approximate. Movies can be viewed, images captured on a Memory Stick media are trademarks of TiVo, Inc. DIRECTV is a registered trademark of 2.35:1. All rights reserved. dbx...
Quick Start Guide
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® Activate and install your Sony® SVR-3000 Complete Guided Setup Use the TiVo® service- it's easy!
® Activate and install your Sony® SVR-3000 Complete Guided Setup Use the TiVo® service- it's easy!
Quick Start Guide
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... satellite receiver only) IR control cable Serial (data) control cable First, activate the TiVo® service Activate the TiVo service before setting up your new Sony SVR Recorder. If you are ready to visit www.tivo.com/activate. The inside of a TiVo DVR (Digital Video Recorder). STEP 1 Activate and install Let's get to have activated, you don't have Internet...
... satellite receiver only) IR control cable Serial (data) control cable First, activate the TiVo® service Activate the TiVo service before setting up your new Sony SVR Recorder. If you are ready to visit www.tivo.com/activate. The inside of a TiVo DVR (Digital Video Recorder). STEP 1 Activate and install Let's get to have activated, you don't have Internet...
Quick Start Guide
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... Now Playing List. After splitting your TV or VCR's "Input," "Source," or "TV/Video" button to switch between watching TV with the TiVo service, and bypassing the TiVo service. Use an RF Coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect one output from the splitter to the "VHF/UHF-IN" jack on the... an S-video cable and the L/R audio (red and white) ends of a composite cable. **If you to watch one of the IR window on the Sony VCR. then place one channel while the SVR Recorder records another. ANTENNA/CABLE without cable box -with step ᕢ. ᕢ Connect cable or antenna to...
... Now Playing List. After splitting your TV or VCR's "Input," "Source," or "TV/Video" button to switch between watching TV with the TiVo service, and bypassing the TiVo service. Use an RF Coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect one output from the splitter to the "VHF/UHF-IN" jack on the... an S-video cable and the L/R audio (red and white) ends of a composite cable. **If you to watch one of the IR window on the Sony VCR. then place one channel while the SVR Recorder records another. ANTENNA/CABLE without cable box -with step ᕢ. ᕢ Connect cable or antenna to...
Quick Start Guide
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... Phone Dialing Options screen and try these steps: If you are ready to customize the list of other exclusive TiVo DVR (digital video recorder) features. You will make the SVR Recorder easier to check your lineup. It will be free. Use the SELECT button on the screen that follows. ...Afterward, plug it in Guided Setup. Just press the TiVo button to go to make changes after you complete Guided Setup, ...
... Phone Dialing Options screen and try these steps: If you are ready to customize the list of other exclusive TiVo DVR (digital video recorder) features. You will make the SVR Recorder easier to check your lineup. It will be free. Use the SELECT button on the screen that follows. ...Afterward, plug it in Guided Setup. Just press the TiVo button to go to make changes after you complete Guided Setup, ...
Quick Start Guide
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... risk of the features unique to control your warranty, connecting the SVR Recorder, initial Guided Setup difficulties (e.g. If you still have internet access, use TiVo Suggestions, and take advantage of Sony, 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge N.J.. All other exclusive TiVo DVR (digital video recorder) features. STEP 3 Use the TiVo®service-it's easy! Find Out What's on -screen messages from...
... risk of the features unique to control your warranty, connecting the SVR Recorder, initial Guided Setup difficulties (e.g. If you still have internet access, use TiVo Suggestions, and take advantage of Sony, 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge N.J.. All other exclusive TiVo DVR (digital video recorder) features. STEP 3 Use the TiVo®service-it's easy! Find Out What's on -screen messages from...
TiVo Viewers Guide
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Viewer's Guide ® How to activate and use your TiVo® Service
Viewer's Guide ® How to activate and use your TiVo® Service
TiVo Viewers Guide
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Printed in part without written permission is prohibited. WishList; Overtime Scheduler; Box 2160, Alviso, CA 95002-2160. The TiVo logo, TiVo, TiVo Central, and TiVolution are registered trademarks of TiVo Inc., 2160 Gold Street, P.O. Ipreview; the Thumbs Up logo and text are the properties of their respective owners. All other trademarks are trademarks of TiVo Inc. TiVo, TV Your Way; the Thumbs Down logo and text; the Instant Replay logo; © 2002 by TiVo Inc. Reproduction in whole or in the USA. All rights reserved. the Jump logo; Season Pass; ii
Printed in part without written permission is prohibited. WishList; Overtime Scheduler; Box 2160, Alviso, CA 95002-2160. The TiVo logo, TiVo, TiVo Central, and TiVolution are registered trademarks of TiVo Inc., 2160 Gold Street, P.O. Ipreview; the Thumbs Up logo and text are the properties of their respective owners. All other trademarks are trademarks of TiVo Inc. TiVo, TV Your Way; the Thumbs Down logo and text; the Instant Replay logo; © 2002 by TiVo Inc. Reproduction in whole or in the USA. All rights reserved. the Jump logo; Season Pass; ii
TiVo Viewers Guide
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... that will forever change the way you watch what you 'll quickly see how easy it is "smart," it 's still recording. With a new TiVo Digital Video Recorder in television. Never miss your living room, you don't. You can also rewind, instant replay, and slow-motion live TV ...for as long as 30 minutes-any channel, any time. TiVo automatically records every episode of what you want, when you never knew it 's all-digital, TiVo saves all season long, even if the network schedule changes. Because the TiVo service is to the TiVolution®! We've pioneered an exciting...
... that will forever change the way you watch what you 'll quickly see how easy it is "smart," it 's still recording. With a new TiVo Digital Video Recorder in television. Never miss your living room, you don't. You can also rewind, instant replay, and slow-motion live TV ...for as long as 30 minutes-any channel, any time. TiVo automatically records every episode of what you want, when you never knew it 's all-digital, TiVo saves all season long, even if the network schedule changes. Because the TiVo service is to the TiVolution®! We've pioneered an exciting...
TiVo Viewers Guide
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... 2 Basic Steps 3 Chapter 2: The Basics in 5 Short Tours 9 Tour One: Play with Live TV 10 Tour Two: The TiVo Live Guide 12 Tour Three: Find and Record Your Favorite Programs 14 Tour Four: Find New Programs 16 Tour Five: Now Playing 18 Cool Things You Can Do 20 Chapter 3: Live TV 21... Watching Live TV 22 Status Bar 23 Controlling Live TV 24 Recording a Live Program 25 The TiVo Live Guide 26 Channel Banner 28 Chapter 4: Playing and Recording Programs 29 TiVo Central 30 Now Playing 31 Season Pass 34 iv
... 2 Basic Steps 3 Chapter 2: The Basics in 5 Short Tours 9 Tour One: Play with Live TV 10 Tour Two: The TiVo Live Guide 12 Tour Three: Find and Record Your Favorite Programs 14 Tour Four: Find New Programs 16 Tour Five: Now Playing 18 Cool Things You Can Do 20 Chapter 3: Live TV 21... Watching Live TV 22 Status Bar 23 Controlling Live TV 24 Recording a Live Program 25 The TiVo Live Guide 26 Channel Banner 28 Chapter 4: Playing and Recording Programs 29 TiVo Central 30 Now Playing 31 Season Pass 34 iv
TiVo Viewers Guide
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Recording Options 35 Search by Title 37 WishList 38 TiVo Suggestions 45 Record by Time or Channel 46 Season Pass Manager 49 To Do List 50 Chapter 5: Messages & Setup 51 TiVo Messages 52 My Preferences 53 Recorder & Phone Setup 62 System Information 66 Troubleshooting 67 Restart or Reset System 68 Standby 69 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 71 Customer Support 72 Troubleshooting 73 Chapter 7: Privacy and Service 95 TiVo Privacy Policy 97 Digital Video Recorder-TiVo Service Agreement 103 Appendix A: Linux Information 109 Index 117 v
Recording Options 35 Search by Title 37 WishList 38 TiVo Suggestions 45 Record by Time or Channel 46 Season Pass Manager 49 To Do List 50 Chapter 5: Messages & Setup 51 TiVo Messages 52 My Preferences 53 Recorder & Phone Setup 62 System Information 66 Troubleshooting 67 Restart or Reset System 68 Standby 69 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 71 Customer Support 72 Troubleshooting 73 Chapter 7: Privacy and Service 95 TiVo Privacy Policy 97 Digital Video Recorder-TiVo Service Agreement 103 Appendix A: Linux Information 109 Index 117 v
TiVo Viewers Guide
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On a Program Information screen, press INFO (or DISPLAY if you don't have an INFO button on your recorder. With TiVo, you can select. It has a description of the program and a list of actions you can select actions and view a ... column. Program Information screen: When you select a program (either a future showing or a recording in a WishList™ search) may not be available when you first start your remote) to use the TiVo service. TiVo subscribers automatically receive service updates. Updates happen automatically. With it 's being broadcast, you're...
On a Program Information screen, press INFO (or DISPLAY if you don't have an INFO button on your recorder. With TiVo, you can select. It has a description of the program and a list of actions you can select actions and view a ... column. Program Information screen: When you select a program (either a future showing or a recording in a WishList™ search) may not be available when you first start your remote) to use the TiVo service. TiVo subscribers automatically receive service updates. Updates happen automatically. With it 's being broadcast, you're...
TiVo Viewers Guide
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CHAPTER 1 Activating the TiVo Service 2 Basic Steps 3
CHAPTER 1 Activating the TiVo Service 2 Basic Steps 3
TiVo Viewers Guide
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...When you activate, you do not activate within about a week of the recorder. The TiVo service includes the program information shown in the TiVo Live Guide and used exclusively with the TiVo service. The TiVo service is represented, warranted, or should be expected without a subscription to ... Service Updates. No functionality is required for proper operation of completing Guided Setup, your recorder will register the TiVo service number of your TiVo service, visit the TiVo website at www.tivo.com/activate/ or call 1-877-367-8486. If you will have limited functionality. The...
...When you activate, you do not activate within about a week of the recorder. The TiVo service includes the program information shown in the TiVo Live Guide and used exclusively with the TiVo service. The TiVo service is represented, warranted, or should be expected without a subscription to ... Service Updates. No functionality is required for proper operation of completing Guided Setup, your recorder will register the TiVo service number of your TiVo service, visit the TiVo website at www.tivo.com/activate/ or call 1-877-367-8486. If you will have limited functionality. The...
TiVo Viewers Guide
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... telephone, then hang it . After completing Guided Setup, you can watch live TV. Basic Steps After you connect your recorder to your TV and activate the TiVo service, you will need to re-initiate the phone calls later. 3 You can 't find the help you need to complete Guided Setup, which...If you can also change your equipment.) If you make a mistake during Guided Setup, simply press LEFT arrow to use TiVo service features to wait a few hours while the recorder organizes information before you may not see all the screens described here, or you can set up and wait a few ...
... telephone, then hang it . After completing Guided Setup, you can watch live TV. Basic Steps After you connect your recorder to your TV and activate the TiVo service, you will need to re-initiate the phone calls later. 3 You can 't find the help you need to complete Guided Setup, which...If you can also change your equipment.) If you make a mistake during Guided Setup, simply press LEFT arrow to use TiVo service features to wait a few hours while the recorder organizes information before you may not see all the screens described here, or you can set up and wait a few ...
TiVo Viewers Guide
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... Dialing Options. This toll-free call takes a few minutes to the TiVo service. The recorder will take 5 to 15 minutes to fit on one screen. You ...local and long distance toll charges may be too long to organize the information. After hanging up, the recorder will use the dial-in number you need to 74 for your zip code. If your zip code, ...phone system requires special dialing options, choose "Yes." (For example: do you receive. Dial-In Number. Note: TiVo uses a standard telephone line to determine which channels you dial "9" to get an outside line?) Most people won...
... Dialing Options. This toll-free call takes a few minutes to the TiVo service. The recorder will take 5 to 15 minutes to fit on one screen. You ...local and long distance toll charges may be too long to organize the information. After hanging up, the recorder will use the dial-in number you need to 74 for your zip code. If your zip code, ...phone system requires special dialing options, choose "Yes." (For example: do you receive. Dial-In Number. Note: TiVo uses a standard telephone line to determine which channels you dial "9" to get an outside line?) Most people won...
TiVo Viewers Guide
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...still don't see your provider, go back and verify that your cable company. Check your channel lineup card (received during cable installation) or your recorder. Cable Lineups. Your cable bill may have names like "Basic" or "Extended Basic." Check your Installation Guide for your city or a nearby ...purchased from which you can check your guess on the Channels You Receive screen (see page 6). A lineup is yours. "Rebuild" is a term TiVo uses to refer to watch with your cable bill. If you entered the correct zip code. If you still aren't sure, make your area ...
...still don't see your provider, go back and verify that your cable company. Check your channel lineup card (received during cable installation) or your recorder. Cable Lineups. Your cable bill may have names like "Basic" or "Extended Basic." Check your Installation Guide for your city or a nearby ...purchased from which you can check your guess on the Channels You Receive screen (see page 6). A lineup is yours. "Rebuild" is a term TiVo uses to refer to watch with your cable bill. If you entered the correct zip code. If you still aren't sure, make your area ...
TiVo Viewers Guide
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...common). First, if you have a check mark in this channel list to reflect your recorder. If you finish Guided Setup. (See page 59.) Connection to Recorder Screens. Make sure that the channel numbers match the networks on this list. (For example, if you had to make changes after you change ...are selected here, so be sure to de-select the channels you never watch a particular channel, and don't plan to set up recordings or let TiVo search for programs on the check marked channels only. The TiVo service will get stuck on this through an IR (infrared) or serial connection.
...common). First, if you have a check mark in this channel list to reflect your recorder. If you finish Guided Setup. (See page 59.) Connection to Recorder Screens. Make sure that the channel numbers match the networks on this list. (For example, if you had to make changes after you change ...are selected here, so be sure to de-select the channels you never watch a particular channel, and don't plan to set up recordings or let TiVo search for programs on the check marked channels only. The TiVo service will get stuck on this through an IR (infrared) or serial connection.
TiVo Viewers Guide
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...your cable or satellite box.) You want to choose that changes the channel every time. The recorder will hang up to Record screen will need to control live TV and using your TiVo service and completed Guided Setup, you are not able to change at the bottom of this ... these codes to see which includes program titles, times, channels, and descriptions-for up . You will have activated your recorder's features to re-initiate the program call , the TiVo service downloads all , see the Congratulations! During this process, you use the phone, pick up and wait a few hours...
...your cable or satellite box.) You want to choose that changes the channel every time. The recorder will hang up to Record screen will need to control live TV and using your TiVo service and completed Guided Setup, you are not able to change at the bottom of this ... these codes to see which includes program titles, times, channels, and descriptions-for up . You will have activated your recorder's features to re-initiate the program call , the TiVo service downloads all , see the Congratulations! During this process, you use the phone, pick up and wait a few hours...