6 - TiVo

Completing Guided SetupIR Code List. If you use an IR connection, the Recorder will need to send a code to yourcable or satellite box in order to change channels. You will need to test these codes to seewhich 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 buttonslowly several times. When you find a slow code that changes channels every time, try afaster speed for that code. (Slow may take longer, but fast may be too fast for your cable orsatellite box.) You want to find the code with the fastest speed that changes the channelevery time. When you find it, press SELECT to choose that code. If channels don’t changeat all, see page 136 for troubleshooting steps.2Program Call. During this call, the TiVo service downloads all your programinformation—which includes program titles, times, channels, and descriptions—for up tothe next two weeks. If the call doesn’t succeed, see page 132 for troubleshooting steps. Ifyou need to use the phone during the program call, pick it up, then hang it up, then waitabout 45 seconds. The Recorder will hang up and you can make the program call later.Congratulations! Once you have activated your TiVo service and completed GuidedSetup, you’ll see the Congratulations! screen. If you have not yet activated your TiVoservice, you will be reminded to do so at this time.You can immediately begin watching live TV and using your Recorder’s features tocontrol live TV (pause, instant replay, slow motion). The Recorder works behind thescenes for about four to eight hours to organize program information for the first time.During this process, you will have to wait to search for programs, set up recordings, andview information in the program guide. A message at the bottom of the Pick Programs toRecord screen will warn you if you are not able to search for programs yet. If the messageappears, try again after a few hours.Press the TiVo button on your remote control to go to TiVo Central ® to begin enjoying theTiVo service.27