The TiVo HD box is designed to allow users to record and watch television shows that are streamed in HD. It will also record programs that are transmitted in standard definition. The main draw of this device is the larger hard drive size, meaning that the HD programs, which have larger file sizes than standard definition programs, will be able to fit on the space available. While many people receive their cable signals from a set top box, there are users who take advantage of the cable cards that their cable providers offer. Fortunately, the Tivo HD supports this format.
Instructions
1. Record the serial number located on your cable card.
2. Check that the coaxial input cable is going directly from the wall to the "Cable In" input on the back of your TiVo HD.
3. Power on your television and select the appropriate input source for your TiVo HD device, so that you can see a TiVo screen. Any screen is acceptable, as you are just making sure that you will be able to navigate through the TiVo menus later.
4. Flip open the silver door located on the front of your TiVo, at the bottom. This should reveal two cable card slots.
5. Insert your cable card into Slot 1. If you have two cable cards, complete the installation process for the first one before attempting the installation of the second.
6. Choose to "Configure CableCard 1" when the configuration screen appears.
7. Select the "CableCard Menu" option.
8. Call your cable company to activate the cable card, while leaving the "CableCard Menu" screen on your television. You will need this information during activation.
9. Exit the "CableCard Menu" to return to the "Configure Cable Card 1" screen.
10. Select the "Test Channels" option to verify the installation and activation.
11. Repeat Steps 1-10 if you have a second cable card, substituting instances of "CableCard 1" with "CableCard 2".
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