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STEP 1
Activate and Connect
2
Let’s Get Started!
Activating and connecting a basic system takes less than half an hour.
After connecting, completing on-screen Guided Setup should take less
than an hour. See the
Installation Guide for additional examples and
explanations.
Question: Do you have a cable or satellite box?
Composite cable with L/R Audio
(red and white) and Video (yellow)
Audio/Video
Cables
Control Cables
(allow the DVR to
change channels
on a cable or
satellite box)
RF Coaxial cable
IR Control cable
Phone cord
Phone splitter
Power cord
Get to know your cables
(Don’t worry if you don’t use all of them.)
I don't have a cable or satellite box
No
Connect your TiVo DVR
Write your service number here for reference: _______________________.
Activate the TiVo Service
To activate the TiVo service, visit www.tivo.com/activate.
Don't have Internet access? Call TiVo Customer Support at 1-877-367-8486.
You'll need the 15-digit TiVo service number of your DVR. (You can find the
number by looking at the label on the back of your DVR.)
I do have a cable or satellite box
Yes
Option A
page 3
Option B
page 4
Serial (Data) Control cable (for DIRECTV
®
satellite receiver or
Motorola/General Instruments DCT2000 digital cable box)