The On-Screen Menus and the Remote Control Troubleshooting Check the Troubleshooting chapter of this guide. It has detailed answers to the most common questions, and solutions for typical troubleshooting issues. Contact Customer Support You can find complete Customer Support contact information in the Troubleshooting chapter of this guide.
3. Enter a code. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter a four-digit code (starting with the first code in the list on the screen). After you press the fourth digit of the code, the red light on the end of the remote control should flash three times and then go out. 4. Test the code. Point the remote towards the TV and press the TV POWER button. If pressing the button turns the TV off, you're finished. If it does not work, repeat steps 2 and 3 using the next code in the list.
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Welcome to the TiVolution®! It’s a revolution in television. We’ve pioneered an exciting new category that will forever change the way you watch TV. Your new HUMAX DVD Recorder with TiVo® service combines a TiVo® Digital Video Recorder (DVR) with a DVD recorder. Never miss your favorite shows again. The TiVo service automatically records every episode of your favorite series, all season long, even if the network schedule changes. It can even skip reruns. No more videotapes.
Table of Contents Using This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Chapter 1: Connecting Your Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Guide to Find Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Find Your Favorite Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Find Programs That Match Your Interests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using This Guide Getting Started 1. Activate the TiVo® service (see page 22 for more on activating). Throughout this guide, you will see ® important and helpful notes and tips in this side column. 2. Connect your Recorder using the Start Here poster and Chapter 1 of this guide. 3. Complete Guided Setup following the steps provided in Chapter 2 of this guide. When you’ve finished these three steps, you’re ready to use the TiVo service.
CHAPTER 1 Connecting Your Recorder Getting Started 2 Cables and Accessories 3 Choosing a Setup Example 9 Watching One Channel & Recording Another 18
C h a p t e r 1 C o n n e c t i n g Y o u r D V R Getting Started Television used to be so simple: all you needed was an antenna and a TV. The antenna captured audio and video signals and sent them to your TV over a wire. Remember, always connect cables ® from the OUT jack of one device to the IN jack of the next. Never connect an IN to an IN or an OUT to an OUT.
C a b le s a nd A c c e s s o r i e s Cables and Accessories Inside the carton, you will find Powe t T I npu I nf o A n gle DVD Sel ect containing the Remote Control, Vol Mute Re batteries, a blank DVD-RW disk, and Chan Page Remote cord P lay Control T op u S lo w connection cables (contents listed Men 1 below), along with this Viewer’s Guide Recorder 4 7 Stop M enu 2 3 5 8 6 9 DVD-RW and the Start Here poster.
C h a p t e r 1 C o n n e c t i n g Y o u r D V R Choosing audio and video cables Composite A/V cable & jacks (audio & video) (red) (white) (yellow) S-Video cable & jack (video only) Component Video cable & jacks (video only) (green) (blue) (red) Optical Digital Audio cable & jack (audio only) Coaxial RF cable & jack (audio & video) 4 Most TVs and other audio/video devices have jacks for Composite A/V cables ( ).
C a b le s a nd A c c e s s o r i e s Choosing a Channel Changing Cable Your Recorder needs to be able to change channels in order to record programs and display live TV. If you are using a cable or satellite box, the Recorder needs to send channel changing signals to it using either an IR (infrared) or a Serial (data) control cable. The following pages help you choose which control cable to use. If you don’t have a cable or satellite box, your Recorder does not need a channel changing cable.
C h a p t e r 1 C o n n e c t i n g D V R IR (infrared) Control. The IR Control cable allows the Recorder to change channels on any cable or satellite box with an IR sensor. See the Start Here poster for diagrams of common cable and satellite boxes, and where to find the IR sensor on each. IR Control cable This purple end These IR emitters plugs into your send signals to the Recorder. IR sensor on your cable or satellite • Finding the IR sensor.
C a b le s Building an IR Tent. The exact methods and materials you use to build the IR tent will depend on the shape of your cable or satellite box's IR window and the materials you have available. However, the general procedure described below will guide you. Cover the area around the IR emitters and the cable or satellite box's IR window with a piece of thick fabric, such as black flannel. You could create a cover using cardboard or opaque tape instead.
C h a p t e r 1 C o n n e c t i n g Y o u r D V R Connecting to a Phone Line During Guided Setup, your Recorder uses a standard analog phone line to connect to the TiVo® service (see Chapter 2). After Guided Setup, your Recorder needs to make regular connections to the TiVo service, using either a phone line or a shared broadband Internet connection.
C h o o s i n g a S e t u p Ex a m p le Choosing a Setup Example The rest of this chapter provides examples for connecting your Recorder to your program source (antenna, cable, or satellite), your TV, and other optional A/V equipment. From the list below, choose a basic setup based on your program source. ® Before you begin: 1 Make sure all your equipment is turned off and the Recorder is unplugged.
C h a p t e r 1 The audio/video cables shown here ® C o n n e c t i n g Y o u r Setup 1: Antenna or Cable (No Cable Box) are for example only. For help choosing cables, see page 4. Other kinds of A/V equipment, such ® Recorder as a DVD player or game console, do ® not connect to your Recorder. You should 1 connect your other devices to additional inputs on your TV or A/V receiver.
S e t u p 1 : A n t e n n a o r C a b l e ( N o C a b l e B o x ) Connect the Coaxial RF cable coming from the wall to the Cable/Antenna-RF In jack on the Recorder. Connect a Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output jacks on the Recorder 1 to the Audio/Video Input jacks on the TV. Connect the phone cord (see page 8).
C h a p t e r 1 The audio/video cables shown here ® C o n n e c t i n g Setup 2: Cable or Satellite Box are for example only. For help Cable or Satellite Box choosing cables, see page 4. Other kinds of A/V equipment, such ® Y o u r RF In RF Out Serial AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Phone 1 as a DVD player or game console, do not connect to your Recorder. You should connect your other devices to additional 2 inputs on your TV or A/V receiver.
S e t u p 2 : C a b l e Make sure the cable from the wall is connected to your cable or satellite box. Connect a Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output jacks on the cable or to the Audio/Video Input jacks on the TV. Connect the phone cord (see page 8). After you complete Guided Setup, you can connect your Recorder to a home network and use a broadband Internet connection instead of a phone line to connect to the TiVo service. See Chapter 7.
C h a p t e r 1 The audio/video cables shown here ® are for example only. For help C o n n e c t i n g Y o u r Setup 3: Satellite Box & RF Program Source (Antenna or Cable) choosing cables, see page 4. Satellite Box Other kinds of A/V equipment, such ® as a DVD player or game console, do SAT In RF Out Serial AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Phone 1 not connect to your Recorder. You should connect your other devices to additional inputs on your TV or A/V receiver.
S e t u p 3 : S a t e l l i t e B o x Make sure the satellite cable from the wall is connected to your satellite box. Connect a Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output jacks on the satellite & R F Cable/Antenna-RF In jack on the Recorder. Connect a Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output jacks on the Recorder to the Audio/Video Input jacks on the TV. Connect the phone cord (see page 8).
C h a p t e r 1 C o n n e c t i n g D V R Setup 4: Cable Box and Satellite Box The audio/video cables shown here ® Y o u r are for example only. For help choosing cables, see page 4. Other kinds of A/V equipment, such ® as a DVD player or game console, do Satellite Box not connect to your Recorder. You should SAT In RF Out Serial AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Phone 1 connect your other devices to additional inputs on your TV or A/V receiver.
S e t u p 4 : C a b l e B o x Make sure the cables from the wall are connected to your cable and satellite boxes. Connect a Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output jacks on the satellite box to the Audio/Video Input jacks on the Recorder. B o x Connect Channel Changing Cables IR Control cable for one box: (a) Plug the purple end of the IR Control cable into 1 on the Recorder. (b) Locate the IR sensor (see page Cable/Antenna-RF In jack on the Recorder.
C h a p t e r ® 1 C o n n e c t i n g Y o u r D V R The audio/video cables shown here Watching One Channel & Recording Another are for example only. For help Antenna or Cable with No Cable Box choosing cables, see page 4. Recorder 1 ® How do I watch one channel ® and record another? To watch live TV on one channel while the 5 HUMAX DVD Recorder records another, put 4 2 3 Television the Recorder into Standby mode. To do this, press the TiVo button on the INPUT R Recorder’s remote.
W a t c h i n g O ne C h a n n e l & R e c o r d i n g A no t h e r Cable with a Cable Box The audio/video cables shown here Cable Box Serial Phone AUDIO/VIDEO OUT ® RF Out RF In are for example only. For help 1 choosing cables, see page 4. 6 3 2 1 Recorder ® OUT IN OUT RF Splitter (not included) 4 6 5 This setup requires an RF 2 Television OUT ® splitter. You can purchase IN OUT one at a local electronics store.
C h a p t e r 1 C o n n e c t i n g Plug in all power cords and turn on your TV. (See page 5 for help choosing a channel changing cable.) Set your TV to display video from the input jacks you used in step . You may have to find the correct TV input setting by pressing the Input or TV/Video button on your TV’s remote control until you see the Welcome screen. (For more help, see page 131.
CHAPTER 2 Guided Setup Activating the TiVo® Service 22 Completing Guided Setup 23 TiVo Central® 28
C h a p t e r 2 Your TiVo service number is a ® S e t u p Activating the TiVo® Service 15-digit number found on the label on the back of your Recorder. The Recorder was designed to be ® G u i d e d used exclusively with the TiVo service. The TiVo service is required for proper operation of the Recorder. Without the TiVo service, your Recorder will have To activate the TiVo service, visit the TiVo website at www.tivo.com/activate or call us. (See Chapter 8 for Customer Support contact information.
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 you connect your Recorder to your TV and activate the TiVo service, you will need to complete Guided Setup, which takes less than an hour. • Guided Setup is easy. The Guided Setup screens step you through the process. If you get stuck, look for tips and troubleshooting in this chapter. (You may not see all the screens described here, or you may see them in a different order, depending on your equipment.
C h a p t e r 2 G u i d e d S e t u p Guided Setup Tips and Troubleshooting ZIP Code. If your program source is an antenna connected to your TV, the TiVo service uses the channel lineup of a nearby cable service to determine which channels you receive. If no cable company serves your ZIP code, enter a nearby ZIP code that has cable service. E-mail Address. When you provide your e-mail address, you’ll be notified about what’s new at TiVo, including new features, tips and tricks, and TiVo exclusives.
C o m p l e t i n g G u i d e d S e t u p Dialing Format. Choose how you want the Recorder to dial the dial-in number. (For example: should the dial-in number be preceded by your area code and should a “1” precede the area code?) In some areas, local numbers must be dialed using the area code. 2 Satellite Provider.
C h a p t e r 2 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 pictured 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.
C o m p l e t i n g G u i d e d S e t u p IR Code List. If you use an IR connection, the Recorder will need to send a code to your cable or satellite box in order to change channels. You will need to test these codes to see which works best with your connection. Each code has a slow, medium, and fast version. First, test the slow codes by highlighting them and pressing the CHAN UP/DOWN button slowly several times.
C h a p t e r 2 G u i d e d S e t u p TiVo Central® Almost everything you do with the TiVo service starts from TiVo Central. You can schedule recordings, watch live TV or recorded programs, play DVDs or CDs, and more. To get to TiVo Central, press the TiVo button on your remote control. Occasionally, you will notice special icons beside some options in TiVo Central. This icon appears if you have TiVo Messages to read. See page 84 for more about TiVo Messages.
CHAPTER 3 The Basics in 5 Short Tours Tour One: Play with Live TV 30 Tour Two: Find and Record Programs 32 Tour Three: Now Playing and Save To DVD 34 Tour Four: Playing a DVD or CD 36 Tour Five: Finding New Programs 38 Cool Things You Can Do 40
C h a p t e r 3 T h e B a s i c s i n F i v e S h o r t T o u r s Tour One: Play with Live TV In this tour, you’ll learn how you to control live TV. So turn on your TV and grab your TiVo remote! To watch live TV, select Watch Live TV from TiVo Central®, or press the LIVE TV button on the remote. First, press the PAUSE button—the program you’re watching pauses. Now you can stand up and stretch, or go to the kitchen and get a snack.
To u r O n e : P l a y w i t h L i v e TV Status Bar Press PAUSE to make the status bar visible. It shows a one-hour period. The green segment is the portion of the current hour that has been saved by your Recorder. Look for the white line. It marks the part of the program you are currently watching. If the white line is anywhere back in the green segment you are “behind” real time (which is way better than being behind the times!). 3 Now press CHAN UP.
C h a p t e r 3 T h e B a s i c s i n F i v e S h o r t T o u r s Tour Two: Find and Record Programs You can always record the program you’re watching by pressing the RECORD ( ) button on the TiVo remote. The TiVo service also provides many ways to quickly search large numbers of TV programs, find your favorites, and schedule recordings in advance. Using the Program Guide While watching live TV, press GUIDE to display your Recorder’s program guide.
T o ur Tw o : F i n d a n d R e c o rd P r o gr a m s A list of programs that begin with “S” appears on the right side of the screen. Move the white box to the letter I and press SELECT again. The list changes. The TiVo service has searched through all available programs (usually, those airing in the next two weeks) to find those that begin with SI, then listed those programs. Keep on entering letters until you see “Simpsons, The” in the list on the right.
C h a p t e r 3 T h e B a s i c s i n F i v e S h o r t T o u r s Tour Three: Now Playing and Save To DVD The last tour showed you how to find and record programs. Once a program has started recording, it appears in Now Playing—a list of all the programs stored on your Recorder. To go to Now Playing, press the TiVo button twice, or select Now Playing from TiVo Central®. Even if you haven’t recorded anything, your new Recorder may have come with some entertaining short programs.
T o ur Thr e e : No w Pl a yi n g a n d Sa v e T o D V D Some content may not be saved to Saving a Program From Now Playing to a DVD Your Recorder not only records programs to Now Playing, it can also save programs from Now Playing to a recordable DVD. The rest of this tour shows you how. If you don’t want to use a disc for the programs currently in Now Playing, you can still go through the tour, and just cancel before creating the disc. Put In a Disc.
C h a p t e r 3 T h e B a s i c s i n F i v e S h o r t T o u r s 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” on page 23. Playing a DVD or CD does not interfere with recording TV. However, you cannot watch live TV or recorded programs from Now Playing while playing a DVD or CD.
T o ur F o ur: Controlling Playback. While a disc is playing, you can press the PAUSE ( ) button, to pause the music or video, just as you would with live TV or with a program from Now Playing. Press PLAY ( P l a y ) to restart the program. PAUSE, PLAY, FORWARD ( ) and BACK ( ), all work with DVDs and CDs. In fact, while playing a DVD, all of the control buttons work as they would for live TV or a program in Now Playing. (See Tour One for details.
C h a p t e r 3 T h e B a s i c s i n F i v e S h o r t T o u r s Tour Five: Finding New Programs TiVo makes it easy for you to find new programs you might want to watch by responding to your interests and collecting the best the networks have to offer. WishList™ Searches Your personal TV preferences are ® just that: personal. See the TiVo A WishList search automatically finds programs that match your tastes, passions, and whims on any channel you receive.
T o u r F i v e : F i n d i ng Auto-Recording TiVo Suggestions. As an added bonus, when the Recorder has available space, it automatically records TiVo Suggestions. (You can turn this feature off if you prefer; see page 94.) You will find recorded TiVo Suggestions on Now Playing, listed below programs you requested. Or, if you have the Groups option turned on (see page 71), TiVo Suggestions recordings will appear in their own group.
C h a p t e r 3 T h e B a s i c s i n F i v e S h o r t T o u r s Cool Things You Can Do Never, ever be late for your favorite programs! Your co-worker just told you about a must-see program that’s on tonight, but you won’t make it home in time to set up a recording. No problem! If your Recorder is connected to a home network with a broadband Internet connection, you can use TiVo Central Online (www.tivo.com/tco) to schedule the recording. It will be waiting for you when you get home. See page 53.
CHAPTER 4 Recording Programs and DVDs Season Pass, Recording Options, To Do List 42 Using the Guide to Find Programs 47 Find Your Favorite Programs 49 Find Programs That Match Your Interests 54 Record from a Video Camera or VCR 59 Recording a DVD 61 Compatibility and Copy Protected Material 64
C h a p t e r R e c o r d i n g 4 P ro g r a m s a n d D V D s Season Pass, Recording Options, To Do List Your HUMAX DVD Recorder makes finding and recording TV programs easy—so easy that you may find more programs you enjoy than you ever expected! Your Recorder can help with this too, by giving you simple ways to manage your recordings. Season Pass and Other Repeating Recordings There are three types of recordings that repeat automatically: • Season PassTM recordings.
S e as on Pa ss , Rec o rding • Keep at Most. By default, five episodes of a repeating recording program are kept in Now Playing. You can change this setting; see page 44. • Resolving conflicts. The TiVo service resolves scheduling conflicts between repeating recordings by comparing recording priorities. You can change recording priorities with the Season Pass Manager. (See page 44 for more details).
C h a p t e r 4 R e c o r d i n g P ro g r a m s a n d D V D s Recording Options include: Record Quality. The choices for Recording Quality are Basic, Medium, High, and Best. The default setting is High. (Best looks great, but keep in mind that it takes up more space.) These settings are described on page 93. (This option is not available once a recording starts.) Keep At Most.
S e as on Pa ss , Rec o rding Option s, T o D o Li st Season Pass Manager Say you have a Season Pass to ER and an auto-recording WishList for movies with Julia Roberts. What if a Julia Roberts movie happens to air at the same time as ER? The Recorder will check the priorities in the Season Pass Manager to decide which program to record. If the Julia Roberts WishList has a higher priority than the ER Season Pass, the Julia Roberts movie will be recorded, and ER will not.
C h a p t e r R e c o r d i n g 4 P ro g r a m s a n d D V D 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 check mark ( ). Season Pass recordings and manual repeating recordings have a double check mark ( ), and WishList recordings have a star ( ). Press SELECT on any program to see available edit options. Canceling a recording.
U s i n g t h e G u i d e t o F i n d P r o g r a m s Using the Guide to Find Programs The TiVo service provides a program guide that displays up to two weeks of TV programming at the touch of a button. You can use the guide to quickly find programs and set up recordings by customizing the channels and filtering the types of programs shown in the guide. To view the guide, just press the GUIDE button on your TiVo remote.
C h a p t e r 4 R e c o r d i n g P ro g r a m s a n d D V D s Changing a guide option. Highlight the option, then press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow to change the selection displayed. Save your changes by pressing SELECT or GUIDE. To cancel your changes, press CLEAR. Recording a Program from the Guide To record a program, highlight it in the guide, then press RECORD. On the transparent screen that appears, select “Record this showing (Best Quality)” or “Season Pass & other options” for more choices.
F i n d Y o u r F a v o r i t e P r o g r a m s Find Your Favorite Programs Search by Title If you know the name of the program you’re looking for, or even the first part of the name, choose Search By Title from Pick Programs to Record. Then follow these steps: 1. If you wish, you can first narrow the search with a category and subcategory. 2. The next screen has a grid with numbers and letters. Spell out the title using the arrow buttons to move, then pressing SELECT on each letter you want.
C h a p t e r R e c o r d i n g 4 P ro g r a m s a n d D V D s Record by Time or Channel Three options are available under Record by Time/Channel: Browse by Time, Browse by Channel, and Manually Record Time/Channel. 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. For example, you can browse all the movies airing on Saturday night. To browse by time: 1.
F i n d 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 airing on a particular channel. You can start with all channels, or just your favorites. To browse by channel: 1. Highlight and select either “All Channels,” which includes all the channels you receive, or “Favorite Channels,” which includes just the channels you have selected as your favorites. (For information on creating your own list of Favorite Channels, see page 86.) 4 2.
C h a p t e r R e c o r d i n g 4 P ro g r a m s a n d D V D s Manually Record Time/Channel. Manually Record Time/Channel lets you schedule a recording on a specific channel at a specific time (just as you would with a VCR). You can also create a manual repeating recording here by setting the recording to repeat every week, every day, or every weekday. To create a manual recording: 1. Choose the recording type, using the UP and DOWN arrows to select “One Time,” or “Repeating.” Then press RIGHT arrow.
F i n d Y o u r F a v o r i t e P r o g r a m s Using Online Scheduling to Find Programs (TiVo Central Online) You can schedule recordings on your Recorder at home from any computer with Internet access and a standard web browser. Use TiVo Central Online at www.tivo.com/tco to search for shows by time, title, keyword, or actor/director. You can record a single episode or get a Season PassTM, with all the recording options you have on your Recorder at home.
C h a p t e r R e c o r d i n g 4 P ro g r a m s a n d D V D s Find Programs That Match Your Interests Try a WishList™ Search If you know what you like, WishList searches are great! A WishList search automatically finds programs that match your interests, tastes, passions, and whims on any channel you receive. And it keeps on searching for as long as you keep the WishList. For example: • You could create a Category Only WishList for the category “Movies” and subcategory “Comedy.
F i n d P r o g r a m s T h a t M a t c h Yo u r I n t e r e s t 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. For most WishList searches, you use the grid of letters on the next screen to spell out what you’re looking for. As the last step, you’ll then be able to select a category and subcategory to narrow your search.
C h a p t e r R e c o r d i n g 4 P ro g r a m s a n d D V D s Keyword or Title WishList. You can create a Keyword or Title WishList with one keyword or with several. For a Keyword WishList, the TiVo service checks for your keywords in the program or episode title, description, actor, director, year, and category information. A Title WishList works very similarly, but the TiVo service only searches program and episode titles.
F i n d P r o g r a m s T h a t M a t c h Yo u r Tips for entering keywords: • If you like music performances, try a To specify an exact phrase in a Keyword or Title WishList, surround a set of words with quotation marks (to enter quotation marks, press PAUSE ( ). For example, the keyword PAUL SIMON might also turn up a documentary about Simon Bolivar with a director whose name is Paul. Use “PAUL SIMON” to be certain you find only programs that feature Paul Simon.
C h a p t e r 4 R e c o r d i n g P ro g r a m s a n d D V D s Browsing, Recording, and Editing a WishList Browsing all WishList searches. Select “View all upcoming WishList programs.” This selection displays a list of up to 10 upcoming programs from each of your WishList searches—and up to 200 programs total (so it may take a long time to display). To record a program, select its title; you will see the Program Information screen, where you can select “Record this episode” and other actions.
R e c o r d f r o m a V i d e o C a m e r a Record from a Video Camera or VCR Recordings you make from a video camera or VCR have much in common with recorded TV programs. For example, if the recording causes disk space conflicts or upcoming program schedule conflicts, you will be notified and given the option to continue or cancel. You can also set the recording quality, and specify how long the recording will be saved on the Now Playing list.
C h a p t e r 4 R e c o r d i n g P ro g r a m s a n d D V D s 3. The Recorder reminds you that all other functions are unavailable while recording from a video camera or VCR. Select “Yes, continue” to proceed. 4. Select the input you used to connect your video camera or VCR to the Recorder. 5. Choose a name for your recording. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight a character, and press SELECT to enter it.
R e co r d i ng a D V D Recording a DVD Your Recorder can save programs from the Now Playing list to a recordable DVD. Some content may not be saved due to copy protection rights over the material. For more details, see “Copy Protected Material” on page 64. Saving to DVD does not interfere with recording TV programs or watching live TV. What Can Be Saved Only programs in Now Playing can be saved to a DVD. (Now Playing can contain content recorded from live TV, a video camera, or video tapes.
C h a p t e r R e c o r d i n g 4 P ro g r a m s a n d D V D s 3. Choose the programs you want to save onto the DVD. Programs in Now Playing that can be saved have an empty box next to them ( ); programs that cannot be saved have a red circle with a slash ( ). To choose a program, highlight it and press SELECT. A checkmark appears in the box next to the program title. • You can select as many programs as will fit on a DVD (several short programs or fewer longer ones), up to a maximum of 24.
R e co r d i ng a D V D 6. Confirm your selections and start the saving process. While your DVD is being created, the current status is displayed. If you go to another screen, or to live TV, press the DVD button to return to the status screen. If saving to DVD causes disk space conflicts, you will be notified and given the option to continue or cancel. You can cancel Save to DVD while it is in process. You will be notified whether the disc can be re-used (DVD-RW) or not (DVD-R).
C h a p t e r 4 Some discs recorded using a DVD ® R e c o r d i n g P ro g r a m s a n d D V D s Compatibility and Copy Protected Material recorder, CD recorder, or personal computer may not be playable in this Recording Disc Compatibility Recorder even though they were made Size. The Recorder can record video to 12 cm. discs, the standard for DVDs. with software that is compatible with the Format. The Recorder can record to DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. (It does not record DVD+R or DVD+RW discs.
CHAPTER 5 Watching Programs and Playing Discs Using the Control Buttons 66 The Status Bar 67 The Channel Banner 68 Watching Live TV 69 Watching Programs from Now Playing 71 Playing a DVD or CD 73 Disc Compatibility 80 Save to VCR 82
C h a p t e r 5 W a t c h i n g P r o g ra m s a n d P l a y i n g D i s c s Using the Control Buttons Most of the control buttons on your ® Part of the fun of watching programs with the HUMAX DVD Recorder is the ability to control what you’re watching. The best part is, the pause, instant replay, slow motion, and other control features work whether you’re watching live TV, recordings, or DVDs. remote work when playing audio RECORD.
T h e The Status Bar S t a t u s B a r The CLEAR button hides the status ® When you press PLAY, PAUSE, FORWARD, or BACK, the status bar appears at the bottom of the screen. Whether you’re watching live TV, a DVD, a recorded program, or listening to a CD, the status bar shows where you are and what you’re doing. bar, the program guide, the channel banner, and anything else that is not part of the program. In live TV, the status bar represents one hour and the white tick marks are 15 minutes apart.
C h a p t e r 5 Pressing RIGHT arrow switches ® among channel banner styles, from small... ...to medium ...to large. W a t c h i n g P r o g ra m s a n d P l a y i n g D i s c s The Channel Banner The channel banner appears at the top of the screen when you change channels, or press the INFO button or RIGHT arrow on your remote. This works when you’re watching live TV, recorded programs or DVDs, or listening to a CD. The banner disappears after a few seconds.
W a t c h i n g L i v e T V Watching Live TV When you’re watching a program as it’s broadcast, you’re watching live TV. To go to live TV at any time, press the LIVE TV/GUIDE button on your remote control. You can also select Watch Live TV from TiVo Central®. If you’ve used the pause, rewind, slow, or instant replay features and are “behind” live TV, press ADVANCE to catch up. Changing Channels There are several ways to change channels: • Use the Guide.
C h a p t e r 5 W a t c h i n g is on the left side, you can press the FORWARD and BACK buttons to change a n d P l a y i n g D i s c s TiVo Live Guide TiVo Live Guide: While the highlight ® P r o g ra m s Title, date, time the program airs, and rating Program description the time in half-hour increments. Selected channel Day and time While the highlight is on the right side, you can press the FORWARD and BACK buttons to change the selected channel.
W a t c h i n g P r o g r a m s f r o m Watching Programs from Now Playing As soon as a recording starts, the program’s title appears in Now Playing. You can watch any program in Now Playing, even one that is still recording. Just highlight it and press PLAY. If you have watched part of the program already, it resumes from the point you stopped watching. When a program ends, you have the option to delete it.
C h a p t e r 5 W a t c h i n g P r o g ra m s a n d P l a y i n g D i s c s Grouping Programs. The Groups option lets you group like programs together to “tidy up” the screen. When you turn on Groups, a folder appears in Now Playing for: A note at the bottom of Now Playing tells you which sorting option you are using and whether groups are on.
P la y i n g a D V D o r C D 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” on page 23. If you finished “Tour Four: Playing a DVD or CD” on page 36, then you already know the basics of playing a DVD or CD on your Recorder. This section provides a bit more detail and also describes some advanced playback features.
C h a p t e r 5 W a t c h i n g P r o g ra m s a n d P l a y i n g D i s c s The DVD Menu Screen If you have turned on Parental ® Controls for DVDs, you may need to enter a password to watch some DVDs. (See page 89 for details.) If a DVD includes its own menu screen, you see this screen when you first play the DVD. To open or return to the DVD menu screen, press MENU or TOP MENU while the DVD is playing. (This may vary depending on how the DVD was created.) To navigate a menu screen.
P la y i n g Control Buttons The remote’s buttons control DVDs and CDs much the same way they control live TV and recorded programs. Some exceptions are listed below. For more on using the remote, see page 66. SKIP FORWARD: Press SKIP FORWARD (the CHAN/PAGE UP button) to go to the beginning of the next chapter on a DVD or the next track on a CD.
C h a p t e r 5 W a t c h i n g P r o g ra m s a n d P l a y i n g D i s c s • DVD. Press the number buttons while the disc is stopped and the Recorder goes to that title. Press the number buttons while the disc is playing and the Recorder goes to that chapter of the current title. • CD. Press the number buttons while playing a disc and the Recorder goes to that track. This does not work if “shuffle” is on. (See page 77.
P la y i n g Audio CD Information and Playback Settings The Recorder can play audio CDs as well as MP3 and WMA music files. It can also read music playlists that are in the most common format, M3U. a D V D o r C D The Recorder does not produce ® TiVo sound effects when playing an audio CD. Browsing a Music Disc. Inserting a CD makes a “Play music” option available on the Recorder’s DVD menu. Highlight “Play music” and press SELECT to browse the disc’s contents.
C h a p t e r 5 W a t c h i n g P r o g ra m s a n d P l a y i n g D i s c s Playing a Photo CD Your HUMAX DVD Recorder lets you view digital photos in JPEG format from a CD. Browsing a Photo Disc. When you insert a photo CD, highlight “View photos” on the DVD screen and press SELECT to browse the contents of the disc. Photos and folders are displayed in a grid. Press ENTER while browsing to see the Photo Browsing Options: • Sort.
P la y i n g a D V D o r C D Slide Show Options. Highlight any photo and press SELECT to view details about that photo. Highlight “Play slide show,” then “Options,” and press SELECT. • Slide delay. This option sets the time each photo is displayed before going to the next. • Shuffle. This option displays the photos in the selected folder in random order. • Repeat. This option repeats the slide show after the last photo is displayed. • Include subfolders.
C h a p t e r 5 Some discs recorded using a ® W a t c h i n g P r o g ra m s a n d P l a y i n g D i s c s Disc Compatibility different DVD recorder, CD recorder, in this Recorder even though they were The Recorder can play standard DVDs, audio CDs, and MP3 music CDs. This section describes the Recorder’s compatibility with different kinds of discs and files. made with software that is compatible Playback Disc Compatibility with the Recorder.
D i s c DVD Regions. DVDs and DVD players are manufactured for different regions of the world and are marked with corresponding “region codes.” To play a DVD, the DVD and the DVD player must have compatible region codes. Discs marked with the region code ALL will play in any DVD player. C o m p a t i b i l i t y This Recorder can play DVDs marked ® with the region code “1” or “ALL.” A DVD’s case should be marked with a logo that indicates the region(s) in which the disc is playable.
C h a p t e r 5 W a t c h i n g P r o g ra m s a n d P l a y i n g D i s c s Save to VCR If you have a VCR, you can save a program from Now Playing to a videotape. Saving to a video tape happens in real time. For example, if a program is two hours long, it will take two hours to save it. You will not be able to watch live TV or recordings while saving.
CHAPTER 6 Messages & Setup Messages 84 Settings 85 Remote Control & Recorder Front 96 Phone & Network Setup 102 System Information 107 Troubleshooting 108 Restart or Reset System 109 Standby 110
C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s 6 & S e t u p Messages Select Messages to read any messages from the TiVo service or internal alerts from your Recorder. When you receive a new message, TiVo Central® will show the option Read New Messages & Setup. To read the messages: 1. Go to TiVo Central, then select Read New Messages & Setup. 2. Select Read New Messages. A list of all of your messages appears. Messages you have not yet read are marked with an envelope icon: 3.
S e t t i n g s Settings With the options in Settings, you can make the Recorder work more to your liking. Use these screens to set your preferences for recording quality, Parental Controls, and more. Audio Settings Your Recorder can send an analog or digital audio signal to your TV or A/V receiver. To enjoy multichannel surround sound, you will need to connect the Recorder to your A/V receiver using an Optical Digital Audio cable (not supplied).
C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s 6 & S e t u p DTS Digital Output for DVD. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is another 5.1 channel surround format sometimes used on DVD-Video discs. If your Recorder is connected to an A/V receiver that has a built-in DTS decoder, choose “On.” Otherwise, choose “Off” (the default). If this setting is off, you will not hear audio when playing a DVD with DTS. Sound Effects Volume.
S e t t i n g s Channel Changing. Use this setting to make changes to the way your Recorder changes channels on your cable or satellite box.
C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s 6 & S e t u p DVD Settings There are two selections available in DVD Settings: Angle Indicator. Some DVDs feature scenes shot from two or more angles. During those scenes, an angle indicator appears on the screen ( 1 ). If you do not want to see the angle indicator, select “Off.” Language & Subtitles. You can select the preferred audio and DVD menu languages (default is English). If that language is available on a DVD, the Recorder will use it instead of any others.
S e t t i n g s The large version of the channel Parental Controls ® Parental Controls allow you to set limits on movie and television ratings, to lock specific channels, and to prevent viewing of recorded programs that violate Parental Controls. The padlock icon shows the current state of Parental Controls: banner has a shortcut to Parental Controls; see page 68 for details. Off. No password or controls set. Padlock appears unlocked and dark. On. Password and controls set.
C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s 6 & S e t u p To change the Password ( ): To change the password for Parental Controls, Parental Controls must be on. Select “Change Password” on the Parental Controls screen. Enter a new password, then re-enter the new password to confirm. Auto Re-lock Option. When Parental Controls are temporarily turned off, they re-lock automatically after four hours if you don’t use your remote. Parental Controls won’t relock in the middle of a show.
S e t t i n g s Use the UP and DOWN arrows to adjust which ratings are locked or unlocked. The display to the right of the box will change to tell you exactly what ratings level you are allowing. Your changes are saved automatically. To return to the Parental Controls screen, press SELECT or RIGHT arrow. Broadcasters are not required to provide ratings for specific types of content.
C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s 6 & S e t u p Motion Picture Association of America ratings for movies G: General Audiences. Most parents would find this material suitable for all ages. R: Restricted. This material is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17. PG: Parental Guidance Suggested. Parents may find portions of this material unsuitable for younger children. NC-17: Adult Content.
S e t t i n g s Recording Settings Recording Quality. You can increase the available recording time on your Recorder by selecting a recording quality appropriate for the type of program you are recording. The Recorder offers four levels of recording quality; set your default on this screen. The choice you make here will be used for all recordings unless you change it, using Recording Options, when you schedule a recording (for details, see page 43).
C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s 6 & S e t u p TiVo Suggestions. Use this screen to turn automatic recording of TiVo Suggestions on or off. When automatic recording is on (the default), TiVo Suggestions may be recorded onto available space. Programs you have recorded or scheduled to record will never be deleted to make room for suggestions. Also, if space is needed to save programs you have scheduled to record, suggestions are the first things to be deleted.
S e t t i n g s TV Aspect Ratio. You can select the image proportions for the type of TV you have: 16:9 (wide screen) or 4:3 (standard). Wide Screen Format. If you set the TV Aspect Ratio to 4:3, use this setting to determine how you want to display wide screen content. Choose “Letterbox” to shrink the wide screen picture to fit on the TV screen with black bars at the top and bottom. Choose “Pan & Scan” to chop off the sides of the picture to fit on the screen without shrinking.
C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s 6 S e t u p Remote Control & Recorder Front TV POWER Inpu Info t T V Live TV Guide Powe r T V TV INPUT A n gle DVD MUTE Select VOLUME Vol M ute Re Chan Page cord P la y To change the settings of the lights on the Recorder’s front panel, see page 101. For information about the individual buttons on the TiVo remote control, please refer to the Remote Control Tips on the inside front cover of this guide.
Re mote Con t ro l & Re c o rde r Fr ont Programming the TV POWER, VOLUME, and TV INPUT Buttons 1. Go to the Remote Control screen. Press the TiVo button to go to TiVo Central®. Select Messages & Setup, then Settings, then Remote Control & Recorder Front Lights.
C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s 6 & S e t u p 4. Enter a code. Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit code (starting with the first code in the list on the screen). After you press the fourth digit of the code, the red light on the end of the remote control should flash. If it doesn’t, try the next code. 5. Test the code.
Re mote Con t ro l & Re c o rde r Fr ont 2. Enter the search code. Refer to the table below and use the number keys on your remote control to enter the appropriate code. To Test: Enter: TV power, volume, and mute TV input A/V receiver power, volume, and mute A/V receiver volume and mute only 0999 0999 1999 1999 After you press the fourth digit of the code, the red light on the end of the remote control will flash twice, then remain on. 3. Test the remote control.
C h a p t e r By default, all TiVo DVRs and ® M e s s a g e s 6 remote controls (inluding your HUMAX DVD Recorder) have a Remote Address of “0” (zero). A remote control with a Remote Address of “0” will control any TiVo DVR, even one with an assigned code. A DVR or Recorder set to “0” will respond to any remote control, even one with an assigned code. This prevents you from becoming accidentally “locked out” of controlling your TiVo DVRs.
Re mote Con t ro l & Re c o rde r Fr ont Resetting the Programmable Buttons If you make a mistake, or are having difficulty, you can reset the programmable buttons (TV POWER, VOLUME, MUTE, TV INPUT, and the DVR SWITCH). All the remote's buttons will return to the unprogrammed state of a new remote. 1. Prepare the remote control. Point the remote away from your Recorder and cover the front end with your hand.
C h a p t e r Your Recorder should NOT be used ® with a digital PBX phone system. Doing so may permanently damage your Recorder’s modem and will void your warranty. See Chapter 9 for warranty information. M e s s a g e s 6 & S e t u p Phone & Network Setup The Recorder makes regular connections to the TiVo service to get updates to the TiVo service, program information for the program guide, Search by Title, WishListTM searches, and updates to Showcases and TiVolution® Magazine.
P h o n e • Connect to the TiVo service now. Normally, you do not need to connect to the TiVo service manually. However, for troubleshooting or other unusual circumstances, you may wish to use this option. After you start the connection, the status indicator reads “Starting Up” and will change as it goes through several stages. You can watch live TV, set up recordings, and search for programs while the connection is in progress. • Troubleshooting.
C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s 6 & S e t u p Phone Dialing Options Change Dialing Options. You can change the following settings (if you make a mistake while entering a change, use the BACK button to backspace): Set Dial-In Number. Use this to change the number the Recorder uses to make test calls and daily calls. To change it: 1. Select “Set Dial-In Number.” The Area Code screen appears. 2. Use the number keypad on the remote to set the area code, then press SELECT.
P h o n e & N e t w o r k S e t u p completes, you should see the message “Test Succeeded!” Press SELECT to return to Phone Dialing Options. Set Dial Prefix. Use this option if you normally dial a prefix before making a phone call (for example, if you need to dial “9” to get an outside line). Use the number keys on the remote control to enter the prefix. Press the PAUSE button after you have entered the prefix. This will insert a comma, which will create a two second pause after the prefix is dialed.
C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s 6 & S e t u p disrupted if the Recorder attempts to call the TiVo service. If you have a standard dial tone, and ‘Phone Avail.’ Detection is off, turn on Dial Tone Detection (below). If you are experiencing “Failed, Line unavailable” errors, or if the Recorder is not making daily calls, you may have a low-voltage phone system that the Recorder cannot detect. In this case, it’s best to have ‘Phone Avail.’ Detection off. With Dial Tone Detection and ® ‘Phone Avail.
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 used, storage capacity, and information about recent connections to the TiVo® service. You’ll need some of this information if you contact Customer Support. You can use the CHAN UP/ DOWN button to see the rest of the information on the screen.
C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s 6 & S e t u p Troubleshooting If you’re having trouble, or have any questions about your Recorder, consult the troubleshooting steps available in Chapter 8 of this guide. The Troubleshooting screens provide tips that may help you troubleshoot various problems. Use CHAN UP/DOWN to see all of the text on the screens. Parental Controls Troubleshooting provides instructions for using Parental Controls.
R e s t a r t o r R e s e t S ys t e m Restart or Reset System You may need to restart the Recorder as a routine troubleshooting step. Other options on this screen erase information or restore original factory settings. Selecting any of these displays a warning. To continue, press THUMBS DOWNTM three times, then ENTER. Restart the Recorder. Shuts down the Recorder and starts it up again. It will not affect recorded programs, Season PassTM recordings, WishListTM searches, or TiVo Suggestions.
C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s 6 & S e t u p Standby You can put your Recorder in Standby mode by selecting Standby in Messages & Setup. To return to normal mode from Standby, press either the TiVo button the or LIVE TV button. (On some remotes, there is a POWER button that puts the Recorder in Standby mode and takes it back out.) In Standby mode: • Your TV shows a black screen and the lights on the front of the Recorder go out.
CHAPTER 7 Connecting to a Home Network for Home Media Features Introduction to Home Media Features 112 Home Networks 116 Connecting to a Home Network Using a Wireless Adapter 117 Connecting to a Home Network Using Wired (Ethernet) 119 Completing the Recorder’s Network Settings 121
C h a p t e r 7 If you do not already have a home C o n n e c t i n g a H o m e N e t w o r k Introduction to Home Media Features manufacturer of wireless and always-on This chapter shows you how to connect your HUMAX DVD Recorder to a home network. Doing so gives you brand new ways to use your Recorder as a digital home entertainment center.
M u l t i -R o o m V i e w i n g Multi-Room Viewing Multi-Room Viewing lets you transfer programs from one TiVo® DVR in your home to another. To use Multi-Room Viewing, you need at least two Series2TM DVRs, and: • The DVRs must be on the same TiVo service account. (The TiVo service subscription for each DVR must be owned by the same person.) • The DVRs must be connected to the same home network. For more information, see “Home Networks” on page 116.
C h a p t e r 7 C o n n e c t i n g t o a H o m e N e t w o r k Digital Music & Photos The Digital Music Player and Digital Photo Viewer let you use your Recorder to play MP3 music files and playlists, and view photos that are stored on a computer. Now you can enjoy your digital music collection on the best sound system in the house, or watch slideshows of digital photos in the comfort of your living room.
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 Player and Digital Photo Viewer is easy. You can find Music & Photos on TiVo Central®. Listening to music on the Recorder. On your computer, use the TiVo Desktop application to “publish” music that you want to access through your Recorder. (Publishing is a process that makes digital music and photos available to your Recorder. It is usually as simple as selecting music and clicking a Publish button.
C h a p t e r 7 C o n n e c t i n g t o a H o m e N e t w o r k Home Networks When we refer to a “home network,” we mean two or more devices (probably computers), connected to a router. USB Ports, Wireless and Wired Network Adapters The USB ports on the back of your Recorder On the back of your DVR, you will see two USB ports that can be used to connect either a wireless or a wired (Ethernet) USB network adapter.
C o n n e c t i n g t o a H o m e N e t w o r k U s i ng Connecting to a Home Network Using a Wireless Adapter a W i r e l e s s A d a p t e r Do not use the CDs that are included ® with your network adapters to set up your Recorders. These CDs are Use this example if you have a home network that includes a wireless access point (WAP) or wireless router, or for each Recorder in a wireless peer-to-peer network.
C h a p t e r 7 C o n n e c t i n g t o a H o m e N e t w o r k 3. Position the adapter. Position the adapter in an open location so that the signal is easily transmitted. For example, you might place the adapter on top of your entertainment center. Do not place the wireless 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. 4. Firmware update.
C o n n e c t i n g t o a H o m e N e t w o r k U s i n g Connecting to a Home Network Using Wired (Ethernet) This example shows you how to connect a Recorder to a network hub using a wired (Ethernet) network adapter. You can leave your Recorder plugged in while you connect a network adapter. W i r e d ( E t h e r n e t ) Do not use the CDs that are included ® with your network adapters to set up your Recorders.
C h a p t e r 7 C o n n e c t i n g t o a H o m e N e t w o r k 4. Important message. The first time you press the TiVo button after connecting a network adapter, you will see an Important Message. Review it, then press SELECT on the remote control to go to TiVo Central. 5. Next Step.
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 Completing the Recorder’s Network Settings S e t t i n g s Many of the screens you use to ® complete Wireless Settings or If your Recorder is connected to a wired (Ethernet) network adapter, skip to“TCP/IP Settings for a Home Network” on page 124. TCP/IP Settings have the same title.
C h a p t e r 7 C o n n e c t i n g t o a H o m e N e t w o r k This screen lists the names of nearby wireless networks that your Recorder has been able to identify. If you have a wireless router (or wireless access point) and you did not set a network name, your network is probably using a name supplied by the router’s manufacturer. If your network’s name is listed, select it. (You may be able to see more names by pressing CHAN DOWN to scroll down the screen.
C o m p l e t i n g t h e R e c o r d e r ’ s • A wireless password format. WEP passwords may be hexadecimal (a combination of letters from A-F and numbers from 0-9), or alphanumeric (a combination of letters from A-Z and numbers from 0-9). If your network has both an alphanumeric and a hexadecimal password, we strongly recommend you use the hexadecimal password. • A wireless password.
C h a p t e r 7 C o n n e c t i n g t o a H o m e N e t w o r k Wireless Encryption. If you entered an alphanumeric password, you will see this screen. Select the level of encryption used by your wireless network. If your network uses 104-bit encryption, select 128-bit encryption. Recorders are not currently compatible with 256-bit encryption. Confirm Settings. Select “Accept these settings” if they are correct.
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 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” on page 126. • IP Address. TCP/IP settings are used to manage IP addresses on a network. An IP address is a number that identifies a single device on a network (in much the same way that a home address identifies a single home in a town).
C h a p t e r 7 C o n n e c t i n g t o a H o m e N e t w o r k 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 & Setup, then Settings, then Phone & Network Setup, then “Edit phone or network settings,” then TCP/IP Settings. TCP/IP Connection. On the first screen in TCP/IP Settings you specify how your Recorder gets an IP address. On this screen you can choose to: • Obtain the IP address automatically.
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 settings” if they are correct. Congratulations, your Recorder should now be connected to your home network!” on page 128. Static IP Address Checklist. If you do not have a DHCP server, you need to provide all of the following: • An IP address for your Recorder. • A Subnet Mask for your home network. • An IP address for your home gateway or router. • An IP address for a DNS (Name Server).
C h a p t e r 7 C o n n e c t i n g t o a H o m e N e t w o r k Subnet Mask. A subnet mask allows communication between a large network (such as the Internet) and a smaller sub-network (such as your home network). It uses the same format as an IP address and is usually provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). The subnet mask for a home network is usually ‘255.255.255.0’.
CHAPTER 8 Troubleshooting Customer Support 130 Troubleshooting 131
C h a p t e r 8 T r ou b l e s h o o t i n g Customer Support TiVo and HUMAX are dedicated to providing you with quality support and customer service. When you have a question: 1. Use this chapter. It contains troubleshooting for questions about: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Connecting to the TiVo® Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t G e t t i n g S t a r t e d Questions About Getting Started I don’t see the Welcome Screen when I plug in my Recorder for the first time. • Make sure cables are connected from the OUT jack of one device to the IN jack of another. Never connect OUT to OUT or IN to IN. • If you’re using Composite A/V cables or S-Video cables, make sure your TV is displaying the appropriate video source.
C h a p t e r 8 T r ou b l e s h o o t i n g My TiVo Recorder remote control doesn't work with my Recorder. • Be sure you are using the Recorder’s remote, and that you hold it so that the TiVo button points toward the Recorder. • Try changing the position of the Recorder SWITCH on the remote control. • Press any button on the remote. Does the red light above the TiVo button on the remote flash? If the red light does not flash, make sure the batteries are positioned correctly in the remote.
Q ue s t i o n s A b o u t C o n n e c t i n g t o t h e T i V o S e r v i c e Do I need to keep the phone connected all the time? • We recommend you leave the Recorder connected to the phone line all the time. The TiVo service will not interfere with other needs for the phone line, and periodic connections will keep the Recorder’s program information fully up to date. • You can also use a broadband Internet connection to connect to the TiVo service instead of a phone line.
C h a p t e r 8 T r ou b l e s h o o t i n g • Your phone line may have low voltage. Set ‘Phone Avail.’ Detection to “Off.” (Select “Set Phone Avail. Detection,” then select “Off.”) If you have a cordless telephone, fax machine, or computer modem connected to the same line, try turning ‘Phone Avail.’ Detection off, as well. When ‘Phone Avail.’ Detection is off, you may hear a click on the line when the Recorder tries to call. This is the sound of the Recorder picking up the line to see if it is free.
Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t D V D s a n d C D s • Check that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in the disc tray with the label side up). • Remove the disc and clean it. • Check that the disc has a region code compatible with the Recorder. If one of the regional codes on the disc does not match the number on the back panel of the Recorder (region code 1), the disc can’t be played. Discs marked ALL will play in any DVD player.
C h a p t e r 8 T r ou b l e s h o o t i n g I can’t play a DVD disc that I recorded using my HUMAX DVD Recorder in another DVD player. • Not all DVD players will play all discs, even if the disc has been finalized. I can’t save programs to a DVD disc I purchased. The Recorder will only save to DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. It will not save to other disc formats (such as DVD+R or DVD+RW) . For more information, see “Compatibility and Copy Protected Material” on page 64.
Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t C h a n n e l s • Refer to page 6 to verify that the IR Control cable is positioned correctly in front of the IR sensor. Also, make sure the purple end of the cable is plugged into the Control Out-IR jack on the back of the Recorder. • You may consider optimizing the IR Control connection as described on page 9. • Press the TiVo button to go to TiVo Central, then select Messages & Setup, then Cable/Satellite Box, then Control Cable Setup.
C h a p t e r 8 T r ou b l e s h o o t i n g I can’t go to one of my channels. • You may be using a channel list that does not include the channel you want. Use the numbers on the remote control to enter the channel number, then press ENTER. For more information on using a channel list, see page 47. • The channel you want may be showing a program that exceeds a limit set with Parental Controls. In this case, you will see only a black screen with a notice that a limit has been exceeded.
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 There aren’t any shows listed in the program guide. • Your Recorder may not have program information. See “I can’t find my program in Search by Title or Search Using a WishList, even though I know it’s on,” on page 139. • If category filtering of the guide is turned on, but no upcoming programs in the next six hours match both your filter and your Favorite Channels list, no programs will appear in the guide.
C h a p t e r 8 T r ou b l e s h o o t i n g by selecting “Connect to the TiVo service now.” If your connection is successful, new program information will be downloaded and organized, and become available to search in about 1 to 5 hours. • Is your TiVo service account up to date? Check your account status on the System Information screen (from TiVo Central, select Messages & Setup, then System Information). If your account is suspended or closed and you wish to re-activate it, go to www.tivo.
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 “Stop recording.” Use RIGHT arrow to increase the length of the recording by anywhere from one minute to 3 hours. Alternatively, you could choose to press the RECORD button after the regularly scheduled part of the program has finished. Is there a way to record a program that will not be aired for weeks or months? • Create an auto-recording WishList for programs that are not yet listed in the guide.
C h a p t e r 8 T r ou b l e s h o o t i n g Why wasn’t my program recorded? • Check Recording History for an explanation of why the program did not record. Recording History is the first selection in the To Do List (from TiVo Central, select Pick Programs to Record, then To Do List, then View Recording History). Here are some reasons why a program may not be available in Now Playing: • The program may have been canceled by the network.
Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t N o w P l a y i n g • You can sometimes resolve recording conflicts by changing the “Stop Time” or “Start Time” Recording Options. (See page 43 for more about Recording Options.) If you set a program to start recording one minute early, it may conflict with a recording that airs right before it. To resolve such a conflict, change the “Start Time” back to “On Time” on the Recording Options screen.
C h a p t e r 8 T r ou b l e s h o o t i n g How can I fit more programs in Now Playing? • To make space, delete some programs in Now Playing. You delete a program by highlighting its title, then pressing CLEAR. • Lowering the default recording quality will allow you to fit more programs in Now Playing. See page 93 for details. • Set up Season Pass recordings with the Recording Option “First-run only.” You’ll collect only new episodes.
Q u e s t i o n s • A b o u t A u d i o a n d V i d e o You may be using a channel list that does not include the channel you want. Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter the channel number, then press ENTER. For more information on using a channel list see page 47. Questions About Audio and Video The audio and video are out of sync. • The audio and video may re-sync if you change channels.
C h a p t e r 8 T r ou b l e s h o o t i n g • If you have your Recorder connected to a VCR, the VCR may not be set to the correct input. Most VCRs have an input button that says either “TV/Video,” “Input,” or “Source.” It may be on the VCR or on the VCR remote control. Look at your VCR and VCR remote and try changing the input for your VCR. • Check to make sure all of the appropriate cables are firmly connected to your Recorder, television and other audio/video equipment.
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 • Try changing channels. If the blue screen appears on just a few channels, you may be tuned to a channel to which you do not subscribe, or you may be experiencing a weak signal on a channel to which you do subscribe. If you do not subscribe to the channel, you should take it off the “Channels You Receive” list. (For more information, see page 86.
C h a p t e r 8 T r ou b l e s h o o t i n g to search for programs by name, etc. The TiVo service may also provide you with new Showcases, TiVolution Magazine, and service updates. What happens if my Recorder loses power temporarily? • Everything is saved—including your Now Playing programs—regardless of the length of time the Recorder is without power. The only thing you will miss is a recording that was scheduled to occur during the time the power was out.
Q u e s t i o n s • A b o u t N e t w o r k i n g Confirm that you are using a recommended adapter. Check the list online at www.tivo.com/adapters. You may need to use a different adapter. My Recorder is not connecting to the TiVo service. • You can make the Recorder connect to the TiVo service at any time. Press the TiVo button to go to TiVo Central, then select Messages & Setup, then Settings, then Phone & Network Setup, then “Connect to the TiVo service now.
C h a p t e r 8 T r ou b l e s h o o t i n g My Recorder is not connecting to my home network. Any of the steps below may fix a network connection; you probably will not have to complete each one. For additional steps for wireless networks, see “My Recorder is not connecting to my wireless home network.” on page 151. 1. Check network adapter. • The network adapter or cables could be defective. If you have another adapter or USB cable available, try that adapter or cable.
Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t N e t w o r k i n g 7. Update router or home gateway firmware. If your home network includes using a router, home gateway, or wireless access point, it may need a firmware update. Firmware is a software program that is loaded onto a hardware device. You can usually find any updated firmware at the Customer Support web site for the manufacturer of your hardware. (For example, if you have a Linksys device, check http://www.linksys.com/download/.
C h a p t e r 8 T r ou b l e s h o o t i n g 3. Check signal strength. On the Phone & Network Setup screen (press the TiVo button to go to TiVo Central, then select Messages & Setup, then Settings, then Phone & Network Setup), check the wireless signal strength. The following may improve wireless signal strength: • Make sure the wireless adapter is placed well away from the Recorder’s power supply, or power strips, or surge protectors. Any of these may cause interference and reduce signal strength.
CHAPTER 9 Privacy, Service, Warranty, and Licenses TiVo Privacy Policy 154 TiVo Service Agreement 162 HUMAX DVR Limited Warranty 170 FCC Information 172 Safety Instructions 173 GNU General Public License 175 Linux and Other Important Information 180
C h a p t e r 9 P r i v a c y , S e r v i c e , W a r r a n t y , a n d L i c e n s e s TiVo Privacy Policy PREAMBLE TiVo Inc. (“TiVo”) is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. The TiVo Privacy Policy is published on the World Wide Web at www.tivo.com/privacy. We have printed it here for your convenience, but we encourage you to check the web site or call us for a copy of the current Privacy Policy.
T i V o • • • request(s). Use of the Online Scheduling feature, however, does not change your privacy preferences with respect to viewing choices made in the privacy of your household. NOTE: If your TiVo DVR is receiving the TiVo Basic service, you may use the Online Scheduling feature on that TiVo DVR. TiVo intends to make available new services in the future. These services will be governed by the privacy policies of the respective service providers.
C h a p t e r 9 P r i v a c y , Identifiable Viewing Information, or Anonymous Viewing Information, as defined below. a “Contact Information” means information that allows someone to identify or contact you, including, for example: your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address. Contact Information is a subset of Account Information and is thus linked to your TiVo DVR’s Service Number.
T i V o would be informed of such offers on screen while using the TiVo Plus service. Should you decide to take advantage of such an offer or engage in a transaction, TiVo will collect and communicate your relevant Contact Information and your interest in a specific offer or transaction to the commerce partner sponsoring the promotion or transaction.
C h a p t e r 9 P r i v a c y , interested in. TiVo does not receive the Personally Identifiable Viewing Information stored on your TiVo DVR without your consent. Absent your consent, no “tag” is added to the Anonymous Viewing Information transmitted from your TiVo DVR to TiVo that would enable TiVo to identify the TiVo DVR from which it came.
T i V o 3.2 Manufacturing and Service Provider Partners. In certain instances we will disclose to our hardware manufacturing partners and service provider partners (for example DIRECTV) the Account Information of users who have a DVR made by that manufacturing partner or receive a service from that service provider partner. However, TiVo contractually binds our manufacturing and service provider partners to comply with the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
C h a p t e r 9 P r i v a c y , Information, but do allow TiVo to collect, use, and disclose Anonymous Viewing Information and Diagnostic Information logs, in addition to Account Information, in manners consistent with this Privacy Policy. Commerce Information is collected, used, and disclosed only upon your affirmative response to an offer. FeatureGenerated Request Information is collected, used, and disclosed only upon your affirmative choice to use a particular feature.
T i V o involved in the television viewing of their minor children by, for example, limiting the types of content minor children can watch. 6 Separate Rules for the TiVo Web Site. We have a separate privacy policy that covers activities on our web site.
C h a p t e r 9 P r i v a c y , supplements and is incorporated into the TiVo Basic Service Agreement, the TiVo Plus Service Agreement, and any other TiVo service Agreements. This Privacy Policy constitutes the entire agreement, and replaces and supersedes all prior agreements, between you and TiVo concerning the subject matter discussed in this Privacy Policy. Use of your TiVo DVR with TiVo service will signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy.
T i V o satellite provider and adjusts recording times so you don't have to worry about the details; (d) TiVo Suggestions - TiVo can be programmed to suggest and auto-record programs that may match your interests; and (e) Parental Controls-lock channels or set ratings limits based on content. Each of these features is part of the “TiVo service.” The “TiVo service” means these features and any additional features and functionality that TiVo may, at its discretion and from time to time, offer. 3.
C h a p t e r 9 P r i v a c y , 3.3 Access to PC-based Media. Access to PC-based media via your TiVo is enabled through the TiVo Desktop application that is available at www.tivo.com/desktop. The TiVo Desktop application itself does not contain any security mechanisms. If your home network has Internet access but does not include a firewall, information on your home network can be easily seen by anyone on the Internet.
T i V o that supplies it, is protected by U.S. copyright law and other applicable laws, and may not be reproduced, used to prepare derivative works, distributed, performed publicly or displayed publicly without the written permission of the third party that supplied it, except to the extent allowed under the “fair use” provisions of the U.S. copyright laws, other limitations on exclusive copyrights in the U.S. copyright laws, or comparable provisions of foreign laws.
C h a p t e r 9 P r i v a c y , any telephone or broadband service charges incurred as a result of using or accessing the TiVo service and acknowledge and agree that you shall be solely responsible for all disputes with any telephone company or Internet service provider related to the same. 10 Payment Authorization. If you choose a subscription option with recurring payments, you agree that TiVo may automatically charge the subscription fee to your credit or charge card at the beginning of each period.
T i V o manufacturer's or retailer's warranty; and (b) the TiVo DVR being replaced is of the same make and model as the replacement TiVo DVR; and (c) you provide us with a proof of replacement by the manufacturer or retailer. TiVo reserves the right to charge you a fee to transfer Product Lifetime Service from a TiVo DVR being replaced to a replacement TiVo DVR. Each TiVo DVR purchased requires its own TiVo service subscription and activation.
C h a p t e r 9 P r i v a c y , 17 Indemnity.
T i V o SUPPLIERS’ LIABILITY ARE A FUNDAMENTAL PART OF THIS AGREEMENT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Additionally, this provision is not intended to limit TiVo’s liability in the event of TiVo’s willful or intentional misconduct.
C h a p t e r 9 P r i v a c y , S e r v i c e , W a r r a n t y , a n d L i c e n s e s HUMAX DVR Limited Warranty We thank you for having bought this Humax product and hope you will enjoy it for many years. In order to avoid any unnecessary inconvenience on your part, we suggest reading the instruction manual carefully before contacting our customer care department. Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return or repair your product.
H U M A X by non-authorized service stations or dealers, or the customer himself; (iii) accidents, lightning, water, fire, improper ventilation or any cause beyond the control of Humax; (iv) defects of the system into which this product is incorporated. 5. This warranty does not affect the consumer's statutory rights under applicable national laws in force, nor the consumer's rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract. 6.
09_PPSA.fm Page 172 Tuesday, September 14, 2004 10:01 AM C h a p t e r 9 P r i v a c y , S e r v i c e , W a r r a n t y , a n d L i c e n s e s FCC Information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules and the requirements adopted by ACTA. On the back of this equipment is a label that contains a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this information must be provided to your telephone company.
S a f e t y I n s t r uc t i o n s Safety Instructions This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions of which you should be particularly aware. Please read these instructions before operating the equipment and save them for future reference. 1. Read Instructions—All the safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before the appliance is operated. 2.
C h a p t e r 9 P r i v a c y , S e r v i c e , D. THE PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY WHEN YOU FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (ADJUST ONLY THOSE CONTROLS THAT ARE DISCUSSED IN THIS GUIDE, AS IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF OTHER CONTROLS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE, OFTEN REQUIRING EXTENSIVE WORK BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN TO RESTORE THE PRODUCT TO NORMAL PERFORMANCE); E. THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN DROPPED OR THE CABINET DAMAGED; F. THE PRODUCT EXHIBITS A DISTINCT CHANGE IN PERFORMANCE. 13.
G N U G e n er a l P u b l i c L i c e n s e GNU General Public License Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this license which gives you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify the software. Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed.
C h a p t e r 9 P r i v a c y , Activities other than copying, distribution and modification are not covered by this License; they are outside its scope. The act of running the Program is not restricted, and the output from the Program is covered only if its contents constitute a work based on the Program (independent of having been made by running the Program). Whether that is true depends on what the Program does. 1.
G N U G e n er a l P u b l i c L i c e n s e c) Accompany it with the information you received as to the offer to distribute corresponding source code. (This alternative is allowed only for noncommercial distribution and only if you received the program in object code or executable form with such an offer, in accord with Subsection b above.) the Program or its derivative works. These actions are prohibited by law if you do not accept this License.
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G N U To do so, attach the following notices to the program. It is safest to attach them to the start of each source file to most effectively convey the exclusion of warranty; and each file should have at least the "copyright" line and a pointer to where the full notice is found.
09_PPSA.fm Page 180 Thursday, August 5, 2004 10:30 AM C h a p t e r 9 P r i v a c y , S e r v i c e , W a r r a n t y , a n d L i c e n s e s Linux and Other Important Information GNU/LINUX SOURCE NOTICE ® TiVo Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) are powered by the Linux operating system. The machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code is available for the cost of distribution. Please visit www.tivo.com/linux or write TiVo Inc., 2160 Gold Street, Alviso, CA 95002 for more information.
APPENDIX A Front and Back Panel Reference & Specifications Front Panel Reference 182 Back Panel Reference 184 Specifications 186
F r o n t A p p e n d i x a n d B a c k P a n e l Front Panel Reference SELECT. This button corresponds to the directional arrows and SELECT button on the Recorder’s remote. Move the button up, down, left, and right to highlight items on a screen. Press the button to select an item. Disc Tray. Place DVDs and CDs in the disc tray with the label side facing up. Indicator lights. These lights indicate the Recorder’s current status.
F r o n t OPEN/CLOSE ( PLAY ( P a n e l R e f e r e n c e ). This button opens and closes the disc tray. ). Press PLAY to play a DVD or CD. PAUSE ( ). While playing a DVD or CD, press PAUSE to temporarily stop playback. STOP ( ). While playing a DVD or CD, press STOP to halt playback. SKIP BACK ( ). While playing a DVD or CD, the SKIP BACK button skips to the previous chapter or track. SKIP FORWARD ( ).
F r o n t A p p e n d i x a n d B a c k P a n e l Back Panel Reference AC ~ In. (Connects to A/C power.) Use only the power cord supplied with your HUMAX DVD Recorder. Phone Jack. (Connects to phone cord.) The Recorder uses the phone line to get program information and other data from the TiVo service. Control Out/Serial. (Connects to cable or satellite box; not available on all cable or satellite boxes.
B a c k P a n e l R e f e r e n c e other end of the cable are placed in front of the IR sensor on the cable and/or satellite box. See page 6 for details. USB. (Universal Serial Bus.) For connecting a USB network adapter. Connecting your Recorder to a home network gives you access to additional features and eliminates the need to connect the Recorder to a phone line. (A phone line is still required for Guided Setup.) See Chapter 7. Component Video Output. (Connects to TV.
F r o n t A p p e n d i x CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL ® SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF Video In: S-Video 4-pin mini DIN (2) Composite Video RCA (2) Video Out: S-Video 4-pin mini DIN Composite Video RCA Component Video RCA Audio Line In: Stereo L/R RCA (2 pairs) Audio Line Out: Stereo L/R RCA (1 pair) Digital Audio (Optical) RF In: F-Connector Female RF Bypass Out: F-Connector Female Expansion Port: USB (2) Telephone: RJ-11 female, 2-wire Control Out: 3.
Index
I n d e x Numerics 3D noise reduction 94 A A/V components, stacking on Recorder 9 A/V receiver programming remote to control 96 accessories carton contents 3 not included 3 adapters USB network 116 wired (Ethernet) 116 wireless 116 ADVANCE button 66 audio secondary audio program (SAP) 86 troubleshooting 145 Audio Settings screen 85 auto-recording WishList repeating recording features and 42 auto-recording WishList search 58 B BACK button 66 back panel reference 184 Browse by Channel 51 Browse by Time 50
repeating 109 satellite providers and 25 setup call and 24 tips and troubleshooting 24 front panel lights turning on and off 101 front panel reference 182 G gateway address 128 GNU General Public License 175 GPL (General Public License) 175 guide customizing 47 displaying 47 Guide Options and 47 recording from 47, 48 using to find programs 47 Guide Options 47 channels 47 Channels You Receive and 47 day and time 47 Favorite Channels and 47 filtering 47 guide style 47 Guided Setup cable lineup and 25 cable
I n d e x open source 175 operating temperature 186 Overtime Scheduler®. See Recording Options. P Parental Controls auto-relock 90 channel lock 91 movies and TV shows with no rating 91 repeating recordings and 42 troubleshooting 144 turning on and off 89 Parental Controls screen 89 PAUSE button 66 PCM output, setting 85 performing a code search 98, 101 Phone & Network Setup 102 phone avail.
Serial Control cable, when to connect 5 service number activating TiVo service and 22 where to find 107 service updates vi Settings audio 85 cable lineup 86 channel banner 86 channel changing 87 channels 86 Channels You Receive 87 Favorite Channels 87 Parental Controls 89 recording quality 93 RF Video 95 sound effects volume and 86 television audio 86 TiVo Suggestions 94 video 94 Settings screen 85 setup example choosing 9 Showcases 39 SLOW button 66 sound effects volume 86 specifications 186 splitting the
InsideBackCover-LeftPage.fm Page 109 Thursday, July 29, 2004 11:51 AM Glossary of Icons TM TM These appear when you press THUMBS UP™ or THUMBS DOWN™. You can give a program up to three THUMBS UP or three THUMBS DOWN. Ipreview™ icons appear when an option—such as automatically scheduling an upcoming program or watching an additional program segment—is available. Press SELECT or THUMBS UP to choose the option.
3. Enter a code. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter a four-digit code (starting with the first code in the list on the screen). After you press the fourth digit of the code, the red light on the end of the remote control should flash three times and then go out. 4. Test the code. Point the remote towards the TV and press the TV POWER button. If pressing the button turns the TV off, you're finished. If it does not work, repeat steps 2 and 3 using the next code in the list.
The On-Screen Menus and the Remote Control Troubleshooting Check the Troubleshooting chapter of this guide. It has detailed answers to the most common questions, and solutions for typical troubleshooting issues. Contact Customer Support You can find complete Customer Support contact information in the Troubleshooting chapter of this guide.