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These instructions are for selecting a cable provider and configuring a channel lineup for a TiVo single tuner Series2 (or earlier) DVR. If you have a Series2 DT (dual tuner) DVR, seeHow Do I Configure My Cable Provider (Dual Tuner DVR)?

To configure your cable provider in Guided Setup, perform the following steps:

1.  On the Cable Box screen, highlight Yes or No, and press SELECT.

2.  If you have a cable box, you will see the Digital Cable? screen. Highlight the correct answer and press SELECT.

3.  On the Cable Provider screen, highlight the name of your cable provider and press SELECT.

4.  On the Cable Channel Lineup screen, read the instructions and then press SELECT to continue. Follow the on-screen instructions to locate the lineup that you receive from your cable provider.

NOTE:  Your answers help the DVR select the correct lineup from among the ones available in your zip code. For the cable box tests, you will not see video in the background. If you do not know what TV station you receive on a certain channel, consult your local TV listings, check your cable provider’s web site, or call your cable provider.

5.  On the Premium Channels screen, select Yes if you receive any channels from your cable provider than cost extra.

6.  On the Premium Channel List screen, scroll through the list and press SELECT to place a check-mark text to channels that you receive from your cable company. These channels will then appear in your guide and you will be able to set up recordings on them.

When you finish selecting the premium channels you receive, press the RIGHT arrow on your remote to highlight Done, and then press the RIGHT arrow again.

NOTE:  You can use the CHAN UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the list of premium channels, or press number buttons on your remote (you do not need to press ENTER) to jump directly to a specific channel

NOTE:  This information is only for TiVo-manufactured DVRs. If you need further help, please contact your manufacturer.