TiVo Roamio Plus Getting Started Manual Download Page 1

CABLE

(MoCA)

ETHERNET

RESOLUTION

DIGITAL 

AUDIO

(OPTICAL)

HDMI

EXTERNAL STORAGE

(E-SATA)

USB

AC (In)

COMPONENT

COMPOSITE

CableCARD

(MULTI-STREAM ONLY)   

TiVo Inc.

Complete Guided Setup

Turn on your TV. After the TiVo 
box starts up, you’ll see a 
Welcome screen. 

When you see the Welcome 
screen, you’re ready to begin 

Guided Setup.

 Just follow the 

on-screen instructions.

You should complete Guided Setup even if you don’t yet have 

a CableCARD decoder. 
Note:

 

If you don’t see the Welcome screen, 

use the Input,

Source, or TV/Video button on your TV remote or TV to select
the correct video input source.

Once you’ve completed Guided Setup, turn this poster over to 

learn more about using your TiVo Roamio Plus/Pro!

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Plug in the power cord

The TiVo Roamio Plus/Pro’s front panel 
displays a green light at startup.

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What’s MoCA?

A MoCA (Multimedia over Coax) connection gives you the same 
high-speed connection you get with a wired Ethernet connection, 
but it comes though your existing coaxial cable (the same one you 
use to get cable TV). 

This is a great option if you have TiVo 

boxes that connect to your home network wirelessly.
A MoCA network lets you:

   • Stream shows to/from other boxes  
   • Transfer shows to/from other boxes
   • Stream/transfer shows to iPad and iPhone

If you can connect an Ethernet cable to your Roamio Plus/Pro, you 
can use the Roamio’s built-in MoCA network adapter to enable 
MoCA networking throughout your entire home!

 

Simply connect an Ethernet cable from the TiVo 

box’s ETHERNET port to an open port on your 

router or to an Ethernet jack in your wall. 
After Guided Setup, go to Settings > Network > 

Change Network Settings.  Then choose “Use this 

DVR to create a MoCA network.”

To learn more about MoCA, including other setup 
options and how to secure your MoCA network, visit 

tivo.com/moca

.

Connect to the Internet

The TiVo Roamio Plus/Pro needs a high-speed Internet connection to receive program listings, TiVo

®

 service 

updates, and on-demand content. The type of network connection you choose will depend on what you want to 
do with your TiVo box(es), and whether it’s possible to connect an Ethernet cable to your TiVo box(es). 

If you plan to stream shows from this TiVo box to other TiVo boxes, you must use a wired connection: 

Ethernet (Option 1) or MoCA (Option 2). 

But don’t worry, no matter which one you pick, you can always change 

your mind later. 

Use this option if you have a MoCA home 

network.
This option lets you:

   • Stream shows to/from other boxes  
   • Transfer shows to/from other boxes
   • Stream/transfer shows to 

iPad and iPhone

Because MoCA is delivered through your

coax cable, and you already connected

that cable in Step 2, you don’t need to

connect anything more here.
During Guided Setup (Step 7), choose

“MoCA” as your network connection type.

Use this option if you have wired Ethernet 

connections available to all TiVo boxes on your 

home network. Otherwise, use option 2 (MoCA 

network). 
This option lets you:

   • Stream shows to/from other boxes  
   • Transfer shows to/from other boxes
   • Stream/transfer shows to 

iPad

®

 and iPhone

®

Connect an Ethernet cable from the 

TiVo box’s ETHERNET port to an open 

port on your router or to an Ethernet 

jack in your wall. 
During Guided Setup (Step 7), choose 

“Ethernet” as your network connection 

type.

Use this option if you don’t plan to stream 

shows between TiVo boxes. 
This option lets you:

   • Transfer shows to/from other boxes.
   • Stream/transfer shows to 

iPad and iPhone

Note that this option uses the TiVo box’s built-in 
wireless capabilities.

 

You don’t need to connect 

anything in this step. 
During Guided Setup (Step 7), choose 

“Wireless” as your network connection type.

Option 1:  Use Ethernet network

Option 2:  Use MoCA

®

 network 

Option 3: Use wireless network 

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CABLE

(MoCA)

Did you know?

 You can use the MoCA network 

adapter built in to your TiVo Roamio Plus/Pro to 
enable a MoCA network throughout  your 
home. 

See the “What’s MoCA?” box at left to 

learn more. 

INPUT 3

S-Video

HDMI

Connect to your TV

Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI port of the TiVo box 
to the HDMI IN port on the back of your TV. 

If your TV does not have an HDMI port, see 

tivo.com/support

 

for additional installation instructions.

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Television

Connect to the

cable service

Connect the coaxial RF cable 
coming from the wall to the 

CABLE (MoCA)

 port on the 

back of the DVR. 

If this cable is connected to 

the TV or cable box, disconnect 

it and connect it to the TiVo 

DVR instead.

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2

Get to know your cables

HDMI

®

 cable for high definition 

video and digital audio - 

recommended for HD setup

Coaxial RF cable for receiving a cable 
signal and for connecting to the 
Internet through a MoCA network.  

Power cord (included)

Ethernet cable for connecting to 
the Internet through a wired 
network if not using MoCA.

Order a CableCARD from your cable company

The TiVo Roamio Plus/Pro uses a multi-stream CableCARD decoder to receive 
HD and digital cable channels. 

Order 

one Multi-Stream CableCARD (M-CARD)

 from your cable company 

and disconnect your digital cable box (if you have one). The M-CARD will 
replace your digital cable box. For CableCARD installation instructions, see the 
“Installing a CableCARD” insert that came with your TiVo Roamio Plus/Pro.

You don’t have to wait for your CableCARD to set up your

TiVo Roamio Plus/Pro.

 

Continue to step 2.

 

1

CableCARD

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M

-CARD

Welcome! 

Start Here

Setting up your TiVo

®

 RoamioPlus/Pro DVR is easy. 

Activate the TiVo

®

 service (if you haven’t already). 

The TiVo service is what makes your TiVo Roamio Plus/Pro smart. It includes everything from your program 

listings to Season Pass

®

 recordings and WishList

®

 searches—all the cool features you’ve heard about. 

Some TiVo DVRs are sold with a TiVo service plan. If yours was not, activate the TiVo service at 

www.tivo.com/activate

 

or call TiVo Customer Support at 1-877-367-8486. You’ll need your 15-digit TiVo 

Service Number, found on the label on the back of the Roamio Plus/Pro. 

Write it here for reference ___________________________.

About CableCARD

 decoders

Do I need a CableCARD decoder for this TiVo Roamio Plus/Pro?

YES.

 The TiVo Roamio needs a CableCARD decoder to receive any cable programming. To 

receive digital cable channels, and to watch and record multiple channels at the same time, 

you need one Multi-Stream CableCARD decoder (M-CARD)

 from your cable company.

Do I need to wait for CableCARD installation?

NO, don’t wait.

 Start connecting your TiVo Roamio Plus/Pro now. You can install the 

CableCARD decoder later. For instructions, see the “Installing a CableCARD” insert that came 

with your TiVo Roamio Plus/Pro.

To get started connecting your TiVo Roamio Plus/Pro, go to step 

1

.

CableCARD

TM

M-CARD

Start Here

Follow these easy steps to connect   

your TiVo Roamio Plus/Pro DVR

Set up your TiVo

®

 Roamio Plus/Pro in 

7 easy steps.

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