About the TiVo® Series2™
Dual Tuner DVR

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What is the TiVo Dual Tuner DVR?

The TiVo Series2 Dual Tuner DVR brings you all your favorite TV shows from your cable or satellite service, ready to watch whenever you want. Plus it can connect to the Internet, using your home network, to deliver movies, music, photos, and more, right to your TV.

What can you do with the TiVo Series2 DVR?
  • Control TV with pause, rewind, fast-forward, and slow-motion.
  • Save up to 80 hours of TV shows at one time
  • Record two shows at once**
  • Use with cable (with or without a cable box) or satellite (with box)
  • Automatically record every episode of your favorite shows.
  • Search for shows and schedule recordings from tivo.com.
  • Download thousands of new release movies.*
  • Search for HD shows by keyword, actor, title, or sports team.
  • Transfer recorded shows to your computer or portable media player with TiVo Desktop software.
  • Play music from your computer or the Internet.
  • Display only the programs and channels that you pre-approve for your kids with TiVo KidZone.
  • Does NOT support HD programming

* DVR must be connected to your home network and high-speed Internet connection.
** Record from two basic cable channels, or one basic cable and one digital cable channel, at once. Does not support recording from two digital cable or satellite channels at once. Supports recording from cable and satellite sources only; does not support recording from over-the-air antenna or high definition.

How many hours of programs can I record on the TiVo Series2 Dual Tuner?

Save up to 80 hours of shows at one time, depending upon recording quality:

  • Up to 23 hours in Best quality
  • Up to 37 hours in High quality
  • Up to 48 hours in Medium quality
  • Up to 80 hours in Basic quality
What is the hard drive size?

80 GB.

Can I increase the recording capacity later?

No, the recording capacity of the TiVo Series2 DVRs cannot be increased. For DVRs with this feature, please see the TiVo HD or TiVo Series3 HD DVR.

What is included in the carton?
  • TiVo Series2 Dual Tuner DVR
  • TiVo remote control
  • Composite cable
  • 2 coaxial cables
  • RF splitter
  • Phone cord
  • Phone splitter
  • IR control cable
  • Serial control cable
  • Power cord
  • Manual
  • Quick Start Guide
What is the retail price for the TiVo Series2 DVR?

$149.99 MSRP

Where can I find a TiVo Series2 DVR?

TiVo DVRs are available at tivo.com, Best Buy, Circuit City, and amazon.com. TiVo DVRs may also be available at local and regional retailers.

What are the TiVo service price plan options?

TiVo service requires a minimum 1-year service commitment. Monthly and pre-paid plans are available. See current TiVo service pricing.

Do you offer a discount if I own more than one TiVo DVR?

Yes, if you have multiple TiVo DVRs in your household, you may be eligible for the Multi-service discount. Sign in to your account to see if you qualify. View the Multi-service terms & conditions.

What signal sources does the TiVo Series2 DVR support?

The TiVo Series2 Dual Tuner DVR can be set up to work in any of the following configurations:

  • Cable without a box
    (record 2 shows at once)
  • Cable with a box
    (record one premium channel and one basic channel at once, or two basic channels at once)
  • Satellite with a box
    (record only one channel at a time)
  • Satellite with a box + cable without a box
    (record one satellite channel and one basic channel at once, or two basic channels at once)

It does NOT support:

  • Antenna
  • HD channels
  • CableCARD decoders
What outputs are supported on the TiVo Series2 DVR?

S-video, Composite video, RF

Does the TiVo Series2 work with satellite programming?

Yes, the TiVo Series2 can control a satellite box to record one channel of satellite programming at a time. The TiVo Series2 can NOT support high-definition satellite channels.

What are the USB ports for?

The USB ports are for connecting the DVR to your home network with the TiVo wireless adapter.

Can I use any wireless network adapter on my TiVo Series2 DVR?

There are some wireless adapters that work with the Series2 DVR, but the TiVo wireless adapter only wireless network adapter for TiVo DVRs that supports both WEP and WPA wireless network security protocols. See a list of compatible wireless adapters.

How is TiVo Series2 different from the TiVo HD and Series3 DVRs?

The TiVo HD DVR supports digital and high definition programming from cable and antenna. The TiVo Series2 DVR supports only standard definition from cable, cable with a box, or satellite with a box. Both DVRs can be connected to either a standard TV or an HD TV, but only the TiVo HD DVR can display in high definition on your HD TV. The TiVo HD has more than twice the recording capacity of the TiVo Series2 DVR.

Which features work with the TiVo Series2 DVR?

With a TiVo DVR connected to an existing phone line or home network you can:

  • Record every episode of your favorite show
  • Record two shows at once
  • Control live and recorded shows with pause, rewind, fast-forward, instant replay, and slow motion
  • Search for shows by title, actor, category, or keyword
  • Record by actor, director, or even your favorite sports team
  • See shows TiVo recommends just for you
  • Pre-approve shows and channels for kids
  • Schedule shows online from tivo.com

When the TiVo DVR is connected to a home network that includes a PC or Mac you can:

  • Take your shows with you on your laptop, iPod, PSP, or other compatible device (requires TiVo Desktop Plus software for the PC or Roxio® Toast Titanium for the Mac)
  • Transfer shows between multiple TiVo DVRs on your home network
  • Save shows to DVD using your PC or Mac (requires TiVo Desktop Plus software for the PC or Roxio® Toast Titanium for the Mac)
  • Play your own music library from your PC or Mac through your TV (requires FREE TiVo Desktop software for the PC or Mac)
  • View your computer's photo library and slideshows on your TV (requires FREE TiVo Desktop software for the PC or Mac)

When your home network is connected to your high-speed Internet connection you can:

  • Rent or buy over 20,000 TV and movie titles from Amazon Video On Demand™ to view on your TV
  • Download free music videos
  • Access millions of songs with the Rhapsody music service
  • Listen to radio stations and podcasts
  • View family and friends' photos from Photobucket or Picassa Web Albums on your TV
  • Share home videos with family and friends' to view on their TiVo DVRs
  • Get free video downloads - things not available on TV - from leading providers
  • Bring your favorite videos from popular Internet feeds to your TV
Does the TiVo DVR work with my cable company's video-on-demand and pay-per-view services?

No. In order to use certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on-demand, enhanced program guide, and pay-per-view services you would need to use a separate cable company-provided set-top box. For more information about interactive digital cable services, please call your local cable operator.

What else do I need besides the TiVo Series2 DVR?

You need a subscription to the TiVo service, along with either a phone line or a home network connected to a high-speed Internet connection, a TV source (cable or satellite) and, of course, a TV.

Are TiVo DVRs easy to set up?

Our easy-to-follow setup instructions will have your new TiVo DVR connected to your TV and home network* in less than an hour – we even have videos that show you how to do it.

Or, for about $100 a Geek Squad Installer will come to your home to integrate your TiVo DVR with your existing home entertainment system. They’ll even show you how to use it! Call 1-800-GEEK-SQUAD (800-433-5778) to make an appointment or visit GeekSquad.com

* Many features require the DVR to be connected to your home network and high-speed Internet connection. Basic DVR functionality requires only a phone line connection.