Now review and accept service terms. Then choose your country. Your Tivo device comes already activated. For this, you must have purchased from the Tivo store on the Online Tivo site.
In case it is bought from another retail store then visit tivo.com/activate. Then select the TV aspect ratio. There are two options available. 16:9 widescreen or 4:3 classic screen (4:3).
Now, choose video outputs. If you know the video formats your TV is compatible with then choose your desired from the list and choose to continue.
2.If not then select ‘Test Formats’ and thereby follow on-screen instructions to find accurate formats. Please Press continue.
3.Now enter your area ZIP code or Postal code. Select your TV programming source be it basic card or CableCARD or Antenna if you using a digital antenna as your programming source
Now, Enter the network name and password. Then, select the name for your DVR from the list dropdown or just enter your name. And select a cable provider and accurate lineup for your area
4.Then, from the pop-up, choose ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ (Do you receive premium channels). Get your initial program information and when a prompt arises on-screen, Press the Tivo button from the remote of the Tivo device to complete the Tivo setup.
Now the Tivo device will automatically do the software update. That’s all and you are ready to enjoy all features of the Tivo device.
TIVO SETUP
HOW TO SETUP TIVO
Tivo setup is easy. Just connect the source to TV and home network. Here source means cable connection or Antenna. You can connect the Tivo with the Phone line if you do not have a home network.
So three connection here matters are with which you will install Tivo. First with Tv, second Programming source ( cable or antenna), and home network or phone line.
Once you plug it in and follow the Tivo setup instructions carefully. When the first time you are doing the Tivo setup, it will enter into guided instructional set up automatically. Here are the instructions to do Tivo setup:
