TiVo Roamio OTA, Manual

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Using this guide
Thank you for choosing a high-definition TiVo Roamio
®
(four-
tuner TiVo Roamio, Roamio OTA, Roamio Plus, or Roamio Pro)
DVR. Throughout this guide, we’ll use the term “TiVo Roamio” to
refer to all models at once, regardless of your TV source (cable/
antenna). Features that are available only on a particular models
or TV source will be noted.
Getting started
1. Activate the TiVo ® service. The TiVo service is what makes
your TiVo Roamio smart. It includes everything from your
show listings to SkipMode and OnePass searches. If you
haven’t yet activated your TiVo service, visit
tivo.com/
activate or call 1-877-367-8486.
TiVo service is required and is sold separately. No
functionality is represented or should be expected without a
paid subscription to the TiVo service.
2. Connect your TiVo Roamio . Use the Start Here poster to
connect the TiVo Roamio to your TV programming source,
your home network, and your television.
3. Complete Guided Setup. After connecting your TiVo
Roamio, follow the steps in on-screen Guided Setup. This
configures the TiVo Roamio for your home, and ensures you
have the latest product updates.
4. Take a tour! Once you’re done with Guided Setup, the Quick
tours in Chapter 1 of this guide will introduce you to the
great things you can do with your TiVo box.
5. Visit tivo.com/howto For the latest information on how to
use the features of your TiVo Roamio (including new features
as they become available), visit
tivo.com/howto .
6. Learn about accessibility features. Your TiVo Roamio is
equipped with assistive technologies for the vision- and
hearing-impaired. Learn more in
Quick tour - Accessibility
features , or by visiting tivo.com/accessibility .
Basic terms
When we talk about the TiVo service, here are some terms you
should know:
Live TV. If you’re watching a show as it’s being broadcast,
you’re watching live TV. You can pause live TV for up to 30
minutes. When you resume watching, you’re “behind” live
TV. (You can always get to live TV by pressing the LIVE TV
button on your remote).
Streaming. With the TiVo Roamio, you can stream shows
from sources like Amazon, Netflix, and your cable company’s
video on demand service (if available). You can also stream
recordings to or from another TiVo DVR in your network.