TiVo Premiere XL4 Technical Information

TiVo® Premiere 4/XL4 Viewer’s GuideSDOC-00138-002 A1The TiVo button takes you to the TiVo Central® screen, the starting point for all your TiVo featur

2Quick tours1Quick tour - the TiVo Central® screen Your starting point - the TiVo Central screenThe TiVo Central screen is the starting point for just

92Index• If you are watching a show while it’s being recorded, you can add extra recording time from the Recording Options screen. See page 37.Is ther

93Troubleshooting6• If you chose to record the show only if it did not conflict with other recordings at the same time, the TiVo Premiere 4/XL4 may ha

94Index• Update router or home gateway firmware. If your home network uses a router, home gateway, or wireless access point, it may need a firmware up

95Troubleshooting6neighbor’s cordless phone), may also reduce signal strength when they are in use.• Move the wireless network adapter to a higher pos

96Index• Set the TiVo Premiere 4/XL4’s Letterbox Color to gray. From ‘Settings & Messages,’ select ‘Settings,’ then ‘Video,’ then ‘Letterbox Color

97Troubleshooting6My audio system is set up to play in stereo, but it is only playing mono.• Make sure that Default Audio Program (stereo) is selected

98IndexParental ControlsMy Parental Controls are not working.• For Parental Controls to work, they must be on (not temporarily turned off). When you e

AAppendix A: Safety, FCC info, front/back panels, & specsSafety instructions 100FCC statement to the user 103Front panel reference 104Back panel r

100Appendix A: Safety, FCC info, front/back panels, & specsASafety instructionsSAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.BEFORE YOU BEGINMake sure all your e

101Appendix A: Safety, FCC info, front/back panels, & specsAthat may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.9. Heat — The applian

3Quick tours1To temporarily hide the Video Window, press SLOW on your TiVo remote. Press SLOW again to restore the Video Window.If you’d rather perma

102Appendix A: Safety, FCC info, front/back panels, & specsA18. Electric Shock — To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this pro

103Appendix A: Safety, FCC info, front/back panels, & specsAFCC statement to the userThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the l

104Appendix A: Safety, FCC info, front/back panels, & specsAFront panel reference Green LED. A green light indicates that the TiVo® Premiere 4/XL

105Appendix A: Safety, FCC info, front/back panels, & specsABack panel reference Power In. Connects to power outlet. The TiVo Premiere 4/XL4 does

106Appendix A: Safety, FCC info, front/back panels, & specsA Left/Right Audio Outputs. Connects to a TV, VCR, DVD recorder, or A/V system. Connec

107Appendix A: Safety, FCC info, front/back panels, & specsASpecificationsVIDEO OUTHDMI (1) (combined audio/video)Component Video RCA (1)Composite

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BAppendix B: Copy Protection, Warranty, & LicensingCopy protection and the TiVo® service 110TiVo DVR Limited Warranty 111Licensing Information 114

110Appendix B: Copy Protection, Warranty, & LicensingBCopy protection and the TiVo® serviceThe TiVo service allows you to enjoy many kinds of medi

111Appendix B: Copy Protection, Warranty, & LicensingBTiVo DVR Limited WarrantyLimited WarrantyTiVo Digital Video Recorder90 Days Free Labor/One Y

4Quick tours1Quick tour - My ShowsAll the shows recorded by your TiVo Premiere 4/XL4, including video podcasts and downloaded shows, appear on the My

112Appendix B: Copy Protection, Warranty, & LicensingB• A product that has been modified or adapted to enable it to operate in any country other t

113Appendix B: Copy Protection, Warranty, & LicensingBTIVO DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR LIA

114Appendix B: Copy Protection, Warranty, & LicensingBLicensing InformationOPEN SOURCEThis product contains open source software. Notices and lice

115IndexIndexNumerics30-second advance 7630-second fast-forward 7AADVANCE button, customizing 76Amazon Instant Video 62apps 67aspectcorrection 46ratio

116Indexsetting 70showing in the program guide 15favorite shows, browsing 18Find Shows screen 19Finding 13FORMAT button 48, 104front panel lights 50fu

117IndexPhotobucket 66Picasa 66viewing 66podcasts 18program guidecustomizing 14hiding 41program information screen, more options 6program options 6PS,

118Indexsuggested programs 25Swivel Search 20system information 80system restart or reset 81Ttechnical support, contacting 86, 90thumb ratingsclearing

Remote Control TipsProgram your TiVo® remote to control your TV or A/V receiver. See Customize Your TiVo Remote to the right.Press the TiVo button onc

To navigate the TiVo® Premiere 4/XL4’s on-screen menus, use the remote control’s arrow buttons to move to the option you want, then press SELECT.The L

TiVo® Premiere 4/XL4 Viewer’s GuideSDOC-00138-002 A1The TiVo button takes you to the TiVo Central® screen, the starting point for all your TiVo featur

5Quick tours1Grouping showsWhen Groups are on, shows are organized into folders, and a number in parentheses to the right of each folder shows how man

6Quick tours1Program detailsYou can highlight any show in My Shows and press SELECT to see the program details screen, which offers these options:• Pl

7Quick tours1Quick tour - Watching live TVWhen you’re watching a show as it’s broadcast, you’re watching live TV. Press the LIVE TV button to go to li

8Quick tours17. Press and hold the ADVANCE button and presto! You’re caught up to live TV.8. Press and hold the REPLAY button to skip back to the

9Quick tours15. Press LIVE TV again to switch to Tuner 4. Again, change the channel, watch for a few moments, then press PAUSE.6. Press LIVE TV once

10Quick tours1Stopping a recordingYou can stop any recording in either of two ways: press the RECORD button in live TV, then choose ‘Stop the current

11Quick tours1Quick tour - Streaming or transferring showsWhen other TiVo DVRs are connected to the same network as your TiVo Premiere 4/XL4, you can

To navigate the TiVo® Premiere 4/XL4’s on-screen menus, use the remote control’s arrow buttons to move to the option you want, then press SELECT.The L

12Quick tours1shows to transfer. If the show is paused on the Living Room DVR, you’ll have the option to watch or transfer it from the paused location

2Finding showsUsing the guide and mini-guide to find shows 14Finding & recording shows using TiVo with HD menus 16Finding & recording shows us

14Finding shows2Using the guide and mini-guide to find showsThe on-screen program guide displays up to two weeks of TV programming at the touch of a b

15Finding shows2Choosing channels for the guideYou can use the Guide Options screen to choose which channels to display in the guide. All Display all

16Finding shows2Finding & recording shows using TiVo with HD menusIf you’re using TiVo with HD menus, you can find shows to record by searching or

17Finding shows25. For a show, select ‘Get this show’ to record the next showing or to set up a Season Pass® recording. From the information screen, y

18Finding shows2My favorites You can mark any video provider (like Netflix or Amazon), category (like sports or cooking), or collection (like award-wi

19Finding shows2Finding & recording shows using TiVo with SD menus If you’re using TiVo with SD menus, you can search by title, use Swivel™ Search

20Finding shows2Using Swivel™ SearchWhen you use Swivel Search, your search results show both broadcast shows and shows that are available through you

21Finding shows2Recording by time or channelWhether you’re using TiVo with HD menus orTiVo with SD menus, you can browse by time or channel, or you ca

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22Finding shows2Browse by channel Browse through shows airing on a particular channel. You can start with all channels, or just your favorites.1. From

23Finding shows23. Choose the day(s) for the recording, using the UP/DOWN arrows to change the current selection. If you chose ‘Repeat,’ you can choos

24Finding shows2Recommended showsWith all the programming available to your TiVo® Premiere 4/XL4, sometimes you might want show recommendations. The T

25Finding shows2by choosing ‘Find TV, Movies, & Videos’ from the TiVo Central screen, then choose ‘Browse TV & Movies,’ then ‘Collections.’Whe

26Finding shows2• TiVo Suggestions are always the first shows deleted to make room for your recordings.If you’d prefer not to record TiVo Suggestions

27Finding shows2Season Pass® recordingsA Season Pass recording automatically records every episode of a series that airs on a certain channel — even i

28Finding shows2Creating WishList® searchesA WishList search finds shows that match your search criteria on any channel you receive —and it keeps on s

29Finding shows2Keyword Search for shows with specific words in the show or episode title, description, actor, director, year, or category. Title Keyw

30Finding shows2Auto-record WishList programs Your TiVo Premiere 4/XL4 will automatically record any shows matching your Wishlist search criteria unti

31Finding shows2Finding shows onlineUsing tivo.comSchedule recordings on your TiVo Premiere 4/XL4 at home from any computer with Internet access and a

iiThis Viewer’s Guide describes features of the TiVo® service running on the TiVo Premiere 4/XL4 Digital Video Recorder.Your use of this product is s

32Finding shows2Using your smart phone or tablet to schedule showsYou can schedule shows on your TiVo Premiere 4/XL4 using your smart phone or tablet

33Finding shows2Managing recordingsThe To Do List shows all your scheduled recordings and lets you change recording options or cancel recordings. The

34Finding shows2Note: A show will not be recorded if it appeared in your My Shows list or To Do List in the previous 28 days.Using the Season Pass Ma

35Finding shows2Using the Download ManagerWhen using TiVo with HD menus, you can use the Download Manager to set options and priorities for all video

36Finding shows2Recording with Overlap ProtectionBeing able to record four programs at the same time doesn’t eliminate all possible recording conflict

37Finding shows2Extending live recordingsLive events (like sporting events and awards shows) often run past their scheduled end time. When the Extend

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3Watching showsMoving around with the status bar 40Getting information with the channel banner 42Setting a show’s recording options 44Customizing your

40Watching shows3Moving around with the status barIn general, watching shows works the same whether you’re watching live TV, recordings, streaming sho

41Watching shows3Automatically saving live TVIn live TV, the green segment of the status bar represents the part of the show automatically saved by yo

iiiTable of contentsUsing this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ivChapter 1: Quick tours . . . . . . . . .

42Watching shows3Getting information with the channel bannerThe channel banner displays the show’s title, description, ratings, and other information.

43Watching shows3KidZone When KidZone is turned on, the KidZone icon is displayed instead of the Parental Controls lock icon. If you’re using TiVo wit

44Watching shows3Setting a show’s recording optionsRecording options let you customize each recording, so you always get the results you want. You can

45Watching shows3Record Skip reruns or watch them all? In TiVo with HD menus, choose ‘Season Pass only’ to avoid reruns, or ‘re-runs’ to get every epi

46Watching shows3Customizing your video, audio, and display You can customize your TiVo Premiere 4/XL4 to display your shows exactly the way you like

47Watching shows3 Letterbox colorChoose which color the TiVo Premiere 4/XL4 should use when it adds letterbox or side bars to the picture: gray or

48Watching shows3• If your TV does not have this feature, you may notice that it squeezes an HD picture into the 4:3 shape. If so, select ‘4:3 Standar

49Watching shows3Audio settingsFrom the TiVo Central screen, choose ‘Settings & Messages,’ then ‘Settings,’ then ‘Audio’ to customize audio settin

50Watching shows3Display settingsFrom the TiVo Central screen, choose ‘Settings & Messages,’ then ‘Settings,’ then ‘Displays’ to customize the dis

51Watching shows3Parental Controls and KidZoneYour TiVo Premiere 4/XL4 gives you two great ways to make sure your family has access to only those show

ivUsing this guideThank you for choosing a high-definition TiVo® Premiere 4 or TiVo Premiere XL4 DVR. Unless otherwise noted, features described in th

52Watching shows3Changing Parental Controls settingsOnce Parental Controls are on, you must enter your Parental Controls password to change any Parent

53Watching shows3Block by TV content Types of content marked by broadcasters as able to be blocked are listed. Select each type of content you want to

54Watching shows3Watching shows in KidZoneWhen KidZone is turned on, your kids get their own My Shows list. To enter KidZone, select Enter TiVo KidZon

55Watching shows3Hiding shows in KidZoneTo make sure your kids can’t see a particular show, go to ‘KidZone My Shows’ and select ‘Add Programs and Chan

56Watching shows3Exiting and Turning off KidZoneSelect ‘Exit TiVo KidZone’ from the top of ‘KidZone My Shows.’ You must enter the password to exit Kid

57Watching shows3Streaming or transferring shows With your TiVo Premiere 4/XL4, you can take your shows with you. Easily stream or transfer shows to a

58Watching shows34. Find the show you want to stream or transfer from the Living Room Premiere 4/XL4 to the Bedroom Premiere 4/XL4. Highlight it and p

59Watching shows3Transferring to your PC or MacIt’s easy to transfer recorded TV shows from your TiVo Premiere 4/XL4 to your PC or Mac. Before you beg

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4Video on demandWhat is video on demand? 62Video providers 62Photos, music, Showcases, & apps 66PremiereSeries_VG.book Page 61 Monday, June 18,

v(You can always get to live TV by pressing the Live TV button on your remote).Streaming. With the TiVo Premiere 4/XL4, you can stream shows to or fro

62Video on demand4What is video on demand?Your TiVo® Premiere 4/XL4 DVR is constantly working to find you all of your favorite entertainment. But the

63Video on demand4• When using TiVo with SD menus, from the TiVo Central screen choose ‘Video On Demand,’ then ‘Amazon Instant Video.’ You can find Am

64Video on demand4For more instructions on using Netflix, visit tivo.com/howto and select the “Get Video on Demand” option. Hulu Plus™ With Hulu Plus

65Video on demand4• When using TiVo with SD menus, from the TiVo Central screen choose ‘Video On Demand,’ then ‘YouTube.’ On the YouTube home page, us

66Video on demand4Photos, music, Showcases, & appsYour TiVo Premiere 4/XL4 is really an entire digital home entertainment center, with access to y

67Video on demand4Rhapsody account from your TiVo DVR. You'll have access to the same library of songs that you see on Rhapsody online. You can e

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5SettingsChannel settings 70Network settings 72Remote control settings 75Device settings 77Messages 79Account & system information 80Restart or re

70Settings5Channel settingsFrom the TiVo Central® screen, select ‘Settings & Messages,’ then ‘Settings,’ then ‘Channels.’Your channel listThe chan

71Settings5Signal Strength - CableUse the Signal Strength screens to test the incoming signal on specific digital channels. The signal strength meter

viCableCARD™ decoder. A CableCARD decoder is required for your TiVo Premiere 4/XL4 to receive cable programming. The TiVo Premiere 4/XL4 is designed f

72Settings5Network settingsThe TiVo Premiere 4/XL4 needs a network connection to stream or transfer shows to other TiVo devices and mobile devices. It

73Settings5Note: If you want to use the Premiere 4/XL4 to stream shows to/from other TiVo boxes or to your mobile devices, a wired Ethernet or MoCA co

74Settings5To connect to your wireless network, you may need the name (SSID) of your wireless network and its password/key (if any). Enter Wireless Ne

75Settings5Remote control settingsSome buttons on the TiVo remote are programmable. You have options to control power, volume, and mute on your TV; vo

76Settings53. Point the remotes directly at each other, no more than 4 inches apart.4. Press the corresponding button on the TV or A/V receiver remote

77Settings5Device settingsFrom the TiVo Central screen, select ‘Settings & Messages,’ then ‘Settings,’ then ‘Remote, CableCARD, & Devices.’Cab

78Settings5Note: This setting must be enabled for certain iPhone® and iPad® applications to work properly with your TiVo Premiere 4/XL4.Tuning adapter

79Settings5MessagesFrom time to time, you may receive messages from the TiVo service. Messages may alert you to information about your account, new Ti

80Settings5Account & system informationThe Account & System Information screen provides information about your TiVo® Premiere 4/XL4 and your T

81Settings5Restart or reset systemOptions on this screen allow you to restart your TiVo Premiere 4/XL4, erase information, or restore original factory

1Quick toursQuick tour - the TiVo Central® screen 2Quick tour - My Shows 4Quick tour - Watching live TV 7Quick tour - Streaming or transferring shows

82Settings5Clear program information & To Do List Clears all program information, cancels all Season Pass recordings and everything in the To Do L

83Settings5StandbyTo conserve power, you can put your TiVo DVR into Standby mode. From the TiVo Central screen, select ‘Settings & Messages,’ then

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86Troubleshooting6Getting more infoTiVo is dedicated to providing you with quality information and customer service. Got a question? Here’s how you’ll

87Troubleshooting6Completing Guided SetupDo I have to connect the TiVo Premiere 4/XL4 to a broadband connection for Guided Setup?• Yes. To complete Gu

88IndexDoes the TiVo service collect information about my viewing habits? • TiVo has designed its system and instituted policies to ensure that TiVo i

89Troubleshooting6The TiVo Remote ControlMy TiVo remote control doesn't work with my TiVo Premiere 4/XL4.• Be sure you are using the TiVo Premier

90Index• Reduce the number of recordings that are marked ‘Keep Until I Delete.’• Set up Season Pass recordings with the Recording Option ‘First-run on

91Troubleshooting6• Turn on the Overlap Protection™ feature. See page 36.I can’t find my show in a search even though I know it’s on.• The TiVo Premie