TiVo is the brand name of a digital video recorder used to capture TV programming on a hard drive for viewing at a later time. The TiVo unit is designed to run continuously and is equipped with a fan motor ventilated out the back of the cabinet to keep the unit from overheating. The only way to shut down the TiVo completely is to disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. Since this makes it impossible for the TiVo to record programs, switching the unit to reduced-power standby mode is a another option.
Instructions
1. Unplug the TiVo power cord from the wall outlet to shut off the component completely.
2. Plug in the power cord. The TiVo indicator lights illuminate on the front panel, and the sound of the rear vent fan can be heard.
3. Press the TiVo button at the top of the remote control to put the unit in reduced-power standby mode.
4. Press the down arrow button on the navigation wheel below the TiVo button to select "Messages and Settings."
5. Highlight "Standby" and press the "Select" button below the navigation wheel.
6. Press the TiVo button again to exit standby mode and return to normal operation.
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