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The following steps describe the Guided Setup process for Series1, Series2, and Series2 DT DVRs. If you have a Series3 or TiVo HD DVR, go to Running Guided Setup (Series3 and TiVo HD DVRs).

To run Guided Setup, perform the following steps:

Set up the TiVo DVR: review service terms, activate service (if necessary), pick a program source (cable, satellite, etc.), enter your ZIP code, and select either a network or phone line connection to the TiVo service. For more information, go to How Do I Begin Guided Setup?

Choose the phone dialing options or network settings that the DVR will use to connect to the TiVo service:

• For a phone connection, see How Do I Configure Phone Dialing Options?
• For a network connection, see Configuring TCP/IP Settings on My DVR.

Configure your cable or satellite provider: select your cable or satellite provider, and select the channel lineup(s) you receive. For more information, see How Do I Configure My Cable Provider (Single Tuner DVR)?, How Do I Configure My Cable Provider (Dual Tuner DVR)?, or How Do I Configure My Satellite Provider?

If you have a cable box or satellite box, configure channel changing: choose settings that enable your DVR to control channel changing on the box. For more information, see How Do I Change Channels Using IR Control? or Channels Not Changing Using a Satellite Receiver with Serial Control Cable.

Get initial program information: during this call, the TiVo service downloads program information, including program titles, times, channels, and descriptions. For more information, go to Getting Initial Program Information.

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