TiVo TCD652160 HD Digital Video Recorder

by TiVo

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• Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 16.5 x 3.4 inches ; 16.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000RZDBM2
• Item model number: TCD652160
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (435 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,749 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

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  Electronics > Televisions & Video > Digital Media Devices

• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com

Amazon.com TiVo HD is a smart addition to any high-definition TV, combining the clarity of high definition with the smart, easy-to-use TiVo Service. The TiVo HD records up to 20 hours of high definition programming or 180 hours of standard definition. Download the latest movies straight from the Internet to your living room. Pause, rewind, and slow-motion your favorite moments with razor-sharp HD clarity. TiVo HD connects to any home network, so you get access to the best of both broadcast and broadband content. Plus, TiVo HD connects to virtually any cable service via CableCARDs, so it replaces your existing cable box.

Key Features

• Save up to 20 hours of high definition programming or 180 hours of standard definition at any one time
  
• Record two shows at once
• Includes remote control
• Works with cable and antenna; does NOT support satellite
• Use CableCARD decoders from your cable company to replace your cable box
• Supports high definition TV
• What's in the box: TiVo HD DVR, remote control, Quick Start guide, Manual, Composite cable, component cable, phone cord, power cord, 2 AA batteries
  
  

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

Record Every Episode of Your Favorite Shows The TiVo service keeps track of the latest TV schedule, and automatically records every episode of your favorite shows, even if the day or time they air changes. All you do is find the show you want by searching or browsing the TV listings, and then specify whether you want to record all episodes or just the new ones.

Record Two Shows at Once TiVo DVRs have two tuners, so they can record two different TV shows at the same time. You can even play back a third show that you’ve already saved while two new shows are recording. TiVo HD DVR and TiVo Series3 HD DVRs work with the following configurations: Digital cable only (record 2 shows at once, requires up to two CableCARD decoders from your cable company; supports HD channels) Antenna only (record 2 shows at once; supports HD channels) Digital cable + antenna (record 2 shows at once; supports HD channels) Basic cable (record 2 shows at once; does not support HD or premium channels) Basic cable + antenna (record 2 shows at once; supports HD channels on antenna only) Does NOT support: Satellite Cable box (replace your digital cable box with a CableCARD decoder)

Control live or recorded shows TiVo DVRs can: Pause live or recorded shows (live TV can stay paused for 30 minutes), Rewind (3 different speeds), fast-forward (3 different speeds), instant replay, slow motion, frame forward, frame reverse, skip-to-tick (jump ahead or back in 15 minute increments in recorded shows), jump to the beginning of a show, the end of a show, or the point being broadcast live at that moment. Search for shows You can search for shows with a specific word in the title or episode description, like "House". You can search for shows in a particular category, like “Cooking” shows about "Chocolate", or "Football" programs with "Giants". You can even find every movie with Johnny Depp, or every movie directed by Steven Spielberg. If it is available on your television lineup, the TiVo service can find it and record it for you.

Record by actor, director, or keyword Use a TiVo WishList search to find every show with your favorite actor, director, keyword, or sports team. Your TiVo DVR will save your search, and if you like, automatically record every new show that matches it.

TiVo Suggestions TiVo Suggestions are personalized shows selected to match your preferences. Any time you watch a live TV or recorded show, or see something you like or don’t like in the Guide, you can rate that show by using the THUMBS UP or the THUMBS DOWN buttons on your remote control. When the TiVo DVR has empty space, it will automatically record shows that are liked by other people who like the same shows you do. This is an excellent way to discover new shows that may interest you. TiVo Suggestions never replace any shows you request, or prevent them from being recorded. Suggestions are always the first programs to be deleted when it’s time for one of your shows to record.

Pre-approve kids TV
When you enable KidZone on your TiVo DVR, you can select the programs and channels that your children can watch. You can also block specific shows on channels that you have approved, to keep your kids from watching those shows you just can’t stand. When you let your children watch TV you’ll be comfortable knowing they can only get to shows you’ve approved.

Schedule shows online
You can search for TV shows by title, category, keyword, or person in the Find TV shows section of tivo.com. When you’ve found the show you want to record, simply log in to your tivo.com account, select the DVR you want to set to record, and decide whether you want to record just that episode or every episode of the series. You have access to the same settings as you do when you set up a recording on the DVR itself. You will receive one email confirmation when your request is received and a second one when the DVR has reported back whether your show will record.

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

Take your shows with you
Once you’ve recorded your favorite shows on your TiVo DVR, you can transfer them to your computer, iPod, PSP, or other compatible portable player  as long as your DVR is connected to your home network. For PC, you will need TiVo Desktop for PC (transfer to computer only) or TiVo Desktop Plus for PC (t ransfer to portable player). For Macintosh computer, you will need Roxio Toast Titanium

Save shows to a DVD You can save your favorite TV shows and movies to a DVD using your network-connected TiVo DVR and your computer capable of creating DVDs. To save your TiVo shows to DVD using your PC, you will need Roxio Creator . To save your TiVo shows to DVD using your Macintosh, you will need Roxio Toast Titanium software.

Transfer shows between two TiVo DVRs If you have more than one TiVo DVR with TiVo service on your home network , you can transfer shows between the two DVRs. That way you can start watching a show in the living room and finish it in the bedroom. High-definition shows can only transfer between two HD-compatible TiVo DVRs. Standard definition shows can transfer between all Series2, HD, and Series3 DVRs. Video downloads and any shows that have been protected by the copyright holder can not be transferred. If you don’t have a home network, you can directly connect two DVRs together by creating a peer-to-peer network.

Your own music library If you have MP3 music files on your PC or Mac, you can stream them to your network-connected TiVo DVR for playback through your TV or home entertainment system. To stream music from your PC, you will need TiVo Desktop software for PC . To stream music from your Macintosh, you will need TiVo Desktop software for Mac.

Your photo library If you have photos on your PC or Mac, you can use your network-connected TiVo DVR to view them on your TV. To view photos from your PC, you will need TiVo Desktop software for PC . To view photos from your Macintosh, you will need TiVo Desktop software for Mac .

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

Amazon Video On Demand Using your broadband-connected  TiVo DVR watch new release movies and your favorite TV shows in HD. Movies are typically available the same day they are released on DVD. TV shows are typically available within days of the original broadcast. Movie rentals are usually $2.99 or $3.99 (with HD titles only a dollar extra specials as low as 99 cents). Buy movies for $9.99 to $14.99 (with some titles as low as $5.49). TV show episodes may be purchased for as little as $1.89 each, with HD shows starting at $2.99 each. There are even shows and bonus footage you can download for free. Rentals must be viewed within 24 hours of starting playback. Rentals not started after 30 days will be deleted, and must be re-rented to view. Purchases may be kept on your TiVo DVR as long as you like. If you delete a purchase you can typically re-download it at no additional charge from your Amazon Media Library.

Music videos You can download thousands of FREE music videos from Music Choice directly to your broadband-connected TiVo DVR. Rhapsody music service With Rhapsody on TiVo you cah choose from millions of songs, search for your favorite artists, tune into continuous music on Rhapsody Channels, and build your own music library–straight from your TV using your TiVo remote control. Whether you’re in the mood for classical, hip-hop, or anything in between, it’s all just a few clicks away. And with a Rhapsody membership you can listen all you want without the need to buy individual songs.  You can try the Rhapsody music service on your TiVo DVR free for 30 days. To continue using the service after the free trial, visit www.rhapsody.com/tivo/signup to join.

Internet radio & podcasts You can play your favorite audio podcasts on your broadband-connected TiVo DVR using our Podcaster feature, or listen to the world’s largest Internet radio network with Live365.com. Take advantage of the great sound system on your TV or home entertainment system and relax and enjoy your favorite audio entertainment.

View family and friends' photos from Photobucket or Picasa Web Albums on your TV You can make your personal photos available to your family and friends to view directly on their TV using their TiVo DVR. All you need to do is create an account with www.photobucket.com or www.picasa.google.com and upload your photos. Then let your family and friends know your user name, and they can search for and view your public photos on their broadband-connected TiVo DVRs

Home videos You can make your personal home movies available to your family and friends to watch directly on their TV using their TiVo DVR. All you need to do is create an account with www.onetruemedia.com and upload your photos and video footage, edit and customize your movie, and receive your private channel code. Then share that code with family and friends, and they can have your new videos automatically downloaded to their broadband-connected TiVo DVRs.

Internet feeds
Some videos on the Internet are available as part of regularly updated feeds (such as RSS or video podcasts). Using TiVo Desktop Plus software on your PC, the TiVo DVR can monitor your favorite feeds for updates. When a new video is available, it will be automatically downloaded and made available on your network-connected TiVo DVR, so you can watch it on your TV instead of on a computer monitor. Get free video downloads — things not available on TV — from dozens of leading providers.

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Connections

• Phone line: Connects to an existing home phone line, unless you connect an Ethernet cable to (G) or the TiVo wireless adapter to (H).
• Digital audio: Connects to your home theater system for digital sound using an optical digital audio cable. (Sold separately)
• S-Video out: Connects to a TV for a high-quality standard definition picture. It does not support high definition. Requires connecting a separate cable for audio.
• Component video out: Connects to a TV for a high definition picture. Requires connecting a separate cable for audio.
• Composite video and stereo out: Connects to a TV for a standard definition picture. Use only the white and red cables if all you need is audio for a different video source, like S-Video or Component video.
• HDMI out: Connects to a TV, A/V receiver, or home theater system for a pure digital connection that provides HD video and digital audio all in one cable.
• Ethernet: Connects to an Ethernet cable to allow your DVR to access your home network and your broadband Internet connection.
• 2 USB ports: Connects to the TiVo wireless adapter if you want to wirelessly connect to your home network and broadband internet connection.
• E-SATA: Connects to the My DVR Expander to increase recording capacity.
• Cable In: Connects to the coaxial cable in your wall that provides your cable TV programming. Satellite is not supported.
• Antenna in: Connects to the coaxial cable from a TV antenna in order to receive analog and digital broadcasts (including HD programming) over the air.

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Rent or Buy more than 40,000 Titles from Amazon Video On Demand

With Amazon Video On Demand (available in U.S. only) TiVo customers can now instantly watch more than 40,000 commercial-free movies and television shows, including hit new releases and the latest episodes available in HD.

	Using an intuitive interface, customers can order movies right from their couch and enjoy instant playback without waiting for lengthy downloads or annoying commercials. Prices start as low as $.99 and no subscription fee is required
	Find Choose from thousands of movies and TV shows by browsing in the Amazon Video On Demand section on your TiVo (U.S. only). Access and add to your virtual library of purchases via Amazon Video On Demand’s Your Video Library and re-watch anytime on the TiVo Player, your PC or Mac and other compatible devices.
	Rent or Buy Renting and purchasing titles is a snap with the power of Amazon’s 1-click purchasing. Order new release movies and the latest TV shows right from your couch and you’re watching within seconds. Prices start as low as $.99.
	Watch Using your TiVo Player, enjoy Amazon Video On Demand’s high quality video on any TV. Videos playback instantly, without waiting for a download. Purchases and rentals are added to Your Video Library and stored online by Amazon so you can conveniently watch them on your TiVo Player, PC or Mac, and other compatible devices.

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Product Description

TiVo HD is a smart addition to any high-definition TV, combining the clarity of high definition with the smart, easy-to-use TiVo Service?. It works with any cable set-up. It connects to any home network, so you get access to the best of both broadcast and broadband content. It downloads the latest movies straight from the Internet to your living room. It can pause, rewind, and slow-motion your favorite moments with razor-sharp HD clarity. Plus, TiVo HD connects to virtually any cable service via CableCARDs1, so it replaces your existing cable box.

TiVo HD Features
Search for HD movies and sports: With our intelligent search features, you can easily find a specific director, actor, player, or team among the world of both broadcast and broadband content. Prefer to see a movie in high definition? Do a WishListTM search and the TiVo service will automatically record the HD version and place it in your Now Playing List.

Record movies in HD: When recording with TiVo HD, you have the option of capturing shows in standard or high definition. Plus, when you play them back, you can easily pause or rewind HD instant replays without ever sacrificing their original razor-sharp HD resolution.

Download movies from the Internet: Don't see any great movies in your cable program guide? You can easily select a classic or new release from the world's largest movie library, order them with a click of your remote control, and have them downloaded directly to your TiVo box.

Access your music library with the remote: When you connect your TiVo DVR to your home network, your HDTV can connect right to millions of songs and playlists available over the Internet. You can now enjoy digital music on the best sound system in the house.

Schedule an HD premiere: With TiVo, you can do your TV scheduling from any computer when you are away from home. Log onto TiVo.com, click on a show, and you're done.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

180 of 185 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars TiVo HD - Complete, Hands On Video Review, October 30, 2007

By	Daniel C. Hatfield "OrlandoInformer" (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: TiVo TCD652160 HD Digital Video Recorder (Electronics)

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TiVo TCD652160 HD Digital Video Recorder: Complete, hands on video review of the new TiVo HD box. Includes set up, scheduling and recording programs, watching Live TV, broadband extras such as Rhapsody, and Amazon unbox. Brought to you by The Digital Lounge (www.TheDigitalLounge.com). Please rate and comment on this video. Your feedback is appreciated!

305 of 318 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HD recording from antenna is a breeze., August 24, 2007

By	William Kasting (Southeast Missouri) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: TiVo TCD652160 HD Digital Video Recorder (Electronics)

First, I need to inform you that all of my home television programming comes from an antenna on my roof. No cable or satellite whatsoever.

When the Series 3 debuted earlier this year, I contacted TiVo about recording two HD channels at the same time from an antenna and was told that would not occur. That one would be in HD and the other in standard definition. That, along with the price made me pass on this unit.

When the TiVo HD came along, I contacted TiVo again and was told by one technician that it WOULD record two HD shows and by another that it would not. With the cheaper price, I decided to give it a try and am glad that I did so.

I am happy to report that this unit will definitely record two high definition programs at the same time from an antenna. No splitters, amplifiers or other hardware. Just plug it into the Antenna connector on back of the box.

Setup and activation was easy. The most difficult part was figuring out the maze of cables behind my TV and Stereo amplifier, but that is hardly TiVo's fault. I already had it set up when I called to activate the box. When I got off the phone and turned it on, it was ready to download the Guide. Very hassle free.

The remote, while nothing fancy, has a good layout of buttons and is programmable so that it will turn my TV on and allow me to change its inputs while the volume and mute buttons control my amplifier. About the only other thing I need for it to do is actually turn the stereo on. But getting up once to turn on the stereo is a small price to pay for being able to record HD programs and pause live TV.

On some forums users have been reporting macro-blocking and pixelation when using some cable cards. I have no experience with that, but can report that I have not seen this problem using an antenna. In fact, I see no difference at all in the quality of the broadcast than I did when the signal went directly to my television.

After a bit over a week's use I have no complaints at all with the product or service and would recommend it to others.

71 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars TiVo Software Still Work in Progress; Cable Card and Over the Air HD Channel ATSC Tuner Glitches in Tivo HD, January 12, 2008

By	SanjeevP "Bottom Line" (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)    (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

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TiVo has most beautiful and user friendly DVR interface. But you ought to be aware that the software, especially for HD, does not come across as a finished product, but still a work in progress.

1. HD Tuner Problems: Tivo HD is the only DVR available to record HD TV Channels, as of now, and was the reason for my purchase. I had been using Samsung DTBH260F HDTV Terrestrial Receiver and was picking about 25 over the air (OTA) HD channels but I was to able to record only in standard defination (SD) on my Panasonic DVR DMR-E100HS. With Tivo HD, I can only watch 12 OTA HD channels, and they include CBS, ABC, NBC and FOX, but I cannot watch any PBS OTA HD channel when I go to Watch Live TV on Tivo HD.

Tivo is getting the signal from those channels but does not display the picture. I can see the channels and watch them on signal strength meter under Settings, and some of the PBS channels have a signal of 92-93 compared to say 81 on ABC which I can watch and record, but I still cannot see those PBS channels when I go Watch Live TV on Tivo. This indicates some kind of a software glitch and ATSC tuner sensitivity issues with TiVo HD. Even using Motorola 484095-001-00 Signal Booster, which bumps up the signal gain by 15 dB (as recommended by Crutchfield rep) has not helped either. Therefore, despite getting the signal, TiVO HD tuner cannot display the picture.

First 3 technical support guys did not know why there was a problem but the 4th Tivo technical support guy researched this issue and informed me that this software glitch has been known for about 2 months and effects some of the cable digital channels too, where you cannot watch the picture on the television channel despite getting a strong signal. According to Tivo technical support person "We are working on it but don't have a solution yet".

HD Picture quality is also far superior with Samsung HD digital tuner than TiVo tuner. Recording quality of SD program was probably better in my Panasonic DMR-E100HS DVR than Tivo. But TiVO is the only DVR available to record in HD and once you get used to watching HD channels, especially over the air ones, it is difficult to go back to watching analog channels.

These quality issues indicate that TiVo ATSC tuner is not as good as the dedicated Samsung tuner: picks up less channels, despite receiving the signal cannot display the picture and the picture quality is inferior.

2. Cable Card Glitches: Getting cable card to work with TiVo is a nightmare, as detailed by other reviewers; despite Charter Cable guy, spending 5 hours and trying 3 different M series Motorola Cable cards, I have been unable to get it to work. Solution from TiVo tech support - keep trying more cable cards until you find one that works!

3. QAM Tuner Problems: Just like the digital tuner, TiVo channel scan misses lot of the analog cable channels that my TV can pick up with its regular analog cable tuner. If I punch in the channel number on TiVo remote it shows the channel but there is no way to manually add the channels in TiVo.

4. Occasionally the TiVo freezes and you have to reboot by unplugging the power cord. One particular instance where this happens is when TiVo cannot get the Wi-Fi connection to the internet.

5. Slow Wi-Fi adapter: Other problems with Tivo include slow internet connection using their wireless adapter (I think it is 802.11g). They need to come out with 802.11n, a faster wireless adapter, if TiVo is going to be the device to watch Internet content and the media from your computer and download movies from the internet.

6. Slow software and processor: the remote buttons are kind of slow and don't really produce the desired action instantly, probably due to slow software and processor.

7. TiVo Desktop software problems: I still have not been able to get desktop and TiVo to Go software to work.

8. Losing live TV after Netflix: Sometimes after watching a Netflix movie, you lose TV and the only way to restore is to restart the TiVo.

9. TiVo has so many different promotions and deals going on at any time, depending on where you get it from, that you are never sure you are getting the best deal! I though I was getting a great deal, $50 off, at Amazon. After buying it, I discovered that I could have gotten a better deal directly from TiVo, with free wireless adapter and 3 months free.

10. Toslink cable and audio problems: Dolby digital and surround sound does not work through optical audio toslink cable. This problem started after one of their software updates.

But otherwise, unquestionably, Tivo is a delightful DVR and pleasure to use; and the potential to add web based services is really limitless. The hold times on technical support have not been more than 10 minutes. The technical support reps are courteous but may not always have the solution.

Tivo HD software and tuner are still work in progress, need glitches resolved and software refined and fine tuned.

Update February 20, 2008: Now I can watch some OTA PBS channels. The trick is to manually change to the channel (say 19-2), then start recording the program by hitting record, and the channel is added!

Video quality of OTA channels is has also improved by changing Video format settings to "native" format.

Instead of TiVo wirelessTiVo AG0100 Wireless G USB Network Adapter for TiVo Series2 & Series3 DVRsI would recommend using Actiontec MegaPlug 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter Twin-Pack to get much faster network downloads of Amazon Unbox movies and transfer media files from computer. If you have multiple devices in living room that need to connect to Internet, say TiVo, BlueRay player, Game Console, Roku, TV etc. then you are better off getting a desktop switch like D-Link DGS-2208 8-Port 10/100/1000 Desktop Switch or NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch.

Update November 2009: Issue number 7 has been resolved with new version 9.0 of Toast for Mac. Now TiVo Transfer software automatically exports the correct video format to iTunes. You can also do the same thing with iTivo software.

Uodate July 2010: When I called TiVo about issue #10, they told me that they could do nothing about the issue, it probably was a hardware issue, and the rep offered to upgrade me to the new TiVo. But with so many issues, I really did not want another TiVo. So I purchased Elgato EyeTV 250 Plus Digital/Analog TV Receiver and Video Converter and I have been using that with an EyeTV iPad and iPod app and it is like having TiVo and Slingbox all in one device!