| |  The setup information in this article applies to any single tuner TiVo DVR. The illustrations shown are specific to the Series2 DVR manufactured by TiVo (see alternate Series2 back panel), but can be adapted if you are using a different DVR. This setup is only for use with cable or antenna. It will not work for a satellite box because the satellite signal is not analog and cannot be split.
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| |  The ability to watch one channel and record another is a standard feature of a Series2 DT (dual tuner) DVR. For more information, see How do I set up my Dual Tuner DVR with basic cable?
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| | If the setup in this article doesn't match your equipment, there are other setups available that allow you to watch one program while recording another. |
| | - To record one channel while watching another with a cable box, go to Watch one channel, record another with a Single Tuner DVR and a cable box.
- To record one channel while watching another with a VCR and cable box, go to Watch one channel, record another with a Single Tuner DVR, a cable box, and a VCR.
- To record one channel while watching another with a VCR and no cable box, go to Watch one channel, record another with a Single Tuner DVR, cable (no cable box), and a VCR.
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| |  Attach the RF splitter (not included) to the RF coaxial cable coming from the wall.
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| |  Connect one of the RF coaxial cables coming from the splitter to the Antenna In on the TV.
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| |  Connect the other RF coaxial cable coming from the splitter to the ANTENNA IN or Antenna/Cable RF In on the DVR.
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| |  Connect a composite Audio/Video cable into the OUTPUT connectors on the DVR.
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| |  Connect the other end of the Audio/Video cable into the Audio/Video connector on the TV.
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| |  Set up either a network connection (recommended) or phone connection from the DVR to the TiVo service using one of the following methods.
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| | - Wired network connection: If you have broadband and you want to use a wired connection, connect a wired USB network adapter (sold separately) to one of the USB ports on the DVR. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (also sold separately) to the Ethernet connector on the adapter, and connect the other end to a port on your network hub or router. Refer to Which network adapters work with my TiVo DVR? for a list of compatible adapters.
- Wireless network connection: If you have broadband and you want to use a wireless connection, connect a wireless USB network adapter (sold separately) to one of the USB ports on the DVR. A compatible wireless adapter is available at www.tivo.com/store, or refer to Which network adapters work with my TiVo DVR? for a list of compatible adapters.
- Phone connection: If you need to use a phone line to connect to the TiVo service, connect the provided phone cord from the DVR to a nearby wall jack. Use the provided phone line splitter if the DVR is sharing the wall jack with a telephone.
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| | If you use a phone line to connect to the TiVo service and you have DSL, you will need to use a DSL filter on your phone line to improve your connection. |
| |  Connect the power cord from a wall outlet to the back of the DVR.
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| |  Turn on your TV. You should see the "Welcome! Powering up..." screen. If you do not, you need to find the correct input settings by pressing the Input or TV/Video button on your TV remote control until you see the "Welcome! Powering up..." screen.
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| | To watch one channel while the DVR records another, use your TV remote to change the channel. Keep in mind that you will only be able to watch analog channels (generally 0-99) on the cable connected directly to the TV, and you do not have TiVo service functionality on those channels, so you cannot pause or rewind live TV. To watch video from your DVR again, press the TiVo button on the TiVo remote, and then press the Input, Source, or TV/Video button on your TV remote until you see TiVo Central. |
