TiVo Pace XG1 Operating instructions

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Author: S. Lowe

Publication Date: 07/09/2013

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TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR Operations

Guide

This Operations Guide for the TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR contains the following sections:

 Introduction (see the next section)

 DVR specifications on page 7

 Software features on page 10

 Guided Setup on page 12

Introduction

This guide describes the operational aspects of the TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR (see Figure 1), including the

hardware specifications, main software features of the TiVo v2.4 software, and a tour of Guided Setup.

Figure 1: TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR

The TiVo-Pace XG1 is a DVR gateway hardware platform developed by Pace PLC. TiVo partnered

with Pace to provide the TiVo DVR software on the Pace XG1 platform. The TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR

runs standard TiVo set-top box software, beginning with TiVo client software release 2.24.

The TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR enables Operators to support new services and entertainment offerings by

creating a hardware platform that can run various software suites.

The TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR is a versatile whole-home hybrid QAM (Digital Cable)/IP device capable

of supporting local video decoding and multiple connected IP clients. Content sharing and home

networking are supported by Ethernet and MoCA 2.0 interfaces. The TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR also

supports dual transcode for external devices, as well as a removable hard disk drive for content

storage.

The TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR incorporates a 3000+ DMPS processor supported by 256 MB of Flash

memory and 1 GB of SDRAM. A CableCARD conditional access system provides for decryption of

up to six QAM streams. An additional two QAM demodulators are available to provide fast-channel

change to enhance the user experience.

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The TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR also includes a removable, replaceable hard disk drive that can be sized

from 500 GB to 2 TB to suit Operator needs. In addition, an eSATA port provides for network hard

disk drive expansion.

The TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR provides dual-switched HDMI input ports to support devices such as Blue

Ray players.

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) provides control of the devices connected to the HDMI input

and output ports.

Key features

The Pace XG1 provides the following key features:

 3000+ Dhrystone MIPS Processor

 256 MB of Flash memory

 1 GB of SDRAM

 DOCSIS 3.0 8 x 4 cable modem (not enabled for this release)

 Dual-switched HDMI input

 Dual USB 2.0 ports

 Ethernet port

 500 GB to 2 TB removable, replaceable hard disk drive

 CableCARD with support for decryption of six QAM streams

 Support for external hard disk drive via eSATA port

 Component and composite video

 Video decode up to 1080p60

 In-band and out-of-band tuners with out-of-box return

 Comprehensive and advance device connectivity

 IR and RF4CE remote support

 Power saving modes

 Dolby Digital 5.1 TiVo Sound Effects

 MoCA 2.0

 SNMP and TR-069 support

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Front panel

Figure 2 shows the TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR front panel and its LEDs.

Figure 2: Front panel of the TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR

Number LED Description

LED clock and channel

display

Remote LED

• Displays green for RF remote.

• Displays red for IR remote.

Data LED Orange

Record LED Red

Power LED

• Green = On

• Red = Off

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Back panel

Figure 3 describes the connectors and ports on the back panel of the TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR:

Figure 3: Back panel of the TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR

Port Description Port Description Port Description

Cable In

Coaxial Digital Audio

Out

USB 2.0 port

To TV (not enabled)

HDMI 1.4: HD to TV

USB 2.0 port

Component video

RCA output

HDMI 1.4: Input 1

(not enabled)

10 x 100 Ethernet

Composite video

outputs

HDMI 1.4: Input 2

(not enabled)

Power connector:

+12V DC Input

Optical Digital Audio

Out

eSATA port (external

HDD support)

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DVR specifications

This section describes the hardware, networking, video and audio I/O, and miscellaneous I/O

specifications for the DVR.

Hardware specifications

The hardware specifications for the TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR are as follows:

Specification Description

Physical dimensions

• Width: 13.3” (340 mm)

• Depth: 9.9” (250 mm)

• Height: 2.7” (68 mm)

Weight 6.4 lbs.

Processor

• 3000+ Dhrystone MIPS Processor

• BRCM 7425 Dual Core SOC

Memory 1 GB DRAM

Internal storage

• 500 GB HDD

• 5400 RPM

• 8 MB Cache

Rated storage

• 75 hrs HD (MPEG2, 18 Mbps)

• 400 hrs SD (MPEG2, 3.5 Mbps)

Tuners 6 x SCTE (0-1GHz)

Tuner video decode MPEG-2 and MPEG4 over QAM

Out–of-band tuning SCTE 55-1/2

CableCARD Multi-Stream Host 2.0 Interface (M-CARD)

Conditional access

• CableCARD

• DVB-CA

IR IR input (Front Panel receiver)

RF Zigbee (RF4CE profile)

RF interfaces

• 1 x Full Band Capture tuner with 1 GHz support

• 1 x OOB Agile tuner

• 1 x RF return, 5-85MHz QAM, QPSK modulator

• 1 x RF out Ch. ¾ remod

• 1 x MoCA 2.0 transceiver

DVR specifications

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Networking specification

The networking specifications for the TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR are as follows:

F-connector (Cable In) SCTE Input + MoCA 1.1

F-connector (Antenna in) N/A

Specification Description

DOCSIS WAN interface

(not enabled for this release)

• DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem

• 8 downstream bonded channels

• 4 upstream bonded channels

Ethernet LAN interface

• 10/100 Ethernet

• RJ-45 Connector

MoCA LAN Interface MoCA 2.0

Specification Description

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Video and audio I/O specifications

The video and audio I/O specifications for the TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR are as follows:

Miscellaneous I/O specifications

The miscellaneous I/O specifications for the TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR are as follows:

Specification Description

HDMI

• Version: 1.4A

• Inputs: 2 ports

• Output: 1 port

HDMI Audio output

• PCM

• Dolby Digital 2

• Dolby Digital 5.1

• Dolby Digital Plus 5.1

Video output

• Component video output

• Composite video output

• RF video output

• S video output

Audio Optical output

• PCM

• Dolby Digital 2

• Dolby Digital 5.1

• Dolby Digital Plus 5.1

Audio D/A converter

• 96 kHz

• 24-bit

Audio decode

• MP3

• MPEG1 Layer 2,

• Dolby AC-3 5.1

Audio Analog output Analog stereo output L+R

Specification Description

External storage eSATA port

Power input 110 VAC power cord

USB 2.0 ports

• 2 each

• 2.5W each (maximum)

Software features

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Software features

The TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR runs standard TiVo software. The TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR is a Series 5

platform, which includes Series 5 features such as:

 Support for live TV streaming to client devices

 Fast channel change

 Dolby Digital 5.1 TiVo Sound Effects

 Volume leveling

 Pitch-corrected fast forwarding

In addition, the TiVo-Pace XG1 provides the following software features:

 HD interface

TiVo’s HD interface gives the tools to search, explore, browse, and discover—on both TV

and the web. It’s now faster, easier, and more intuitive than ever to find more of what you

love to watch. And a new multi-column format delivers more information per screen.

 Basic DVR features

You’ll never miss your favorite shows again. Control live TV or recorded shows with

pause, rewind, fast-forward, instant replay, slow motion and the new 30-second scan.

Record six shows at once and up to 75 hours of HD programming.

 Advanced DVR features

Unified search. Discovery Bar. Browse. Recommendation Engine. WishList Searches.

Authored Collections. Integrated Broadband Content. Discover and watch your content in

up to four rooms at once. With its intuitive HD user interface, flexible promotion features,

and extensions to all screens in and out of the home, your Video, Pay-Per-View, and TV

content are in the limelight anywhere you want it.

 List Guide

The List Guide is a new feature that lets you display only the categories of shows you

want to see in the Guide. How do you select the categories you want to see? When you

bring up the Grid Guide or Live Guide, press the yellow C button on your TiVo

remote, then choose from one of the predetermined categories, or create a custom List

Guide from the set of categories and subcategories that are provided. After you select your

preferred show categories, your custom List Guide is displayed.

 Search broadcast TV, VOD, and Internet

Search millions of titles and multiple sources—including the Internet—and find exactly

what your customers want to watch. Search, discover, and explore everything that’s

available in your content catalog all in one place.

 Browse by TV and movie posters

The TiVo Browse feature is the perfect way to make sense of all the great content coming

into your customers’ home. Not sure what to watch? The visual poster-browse display

delivers information at a glance. Looking for a good movie? Top Picks has all the most

popular content from across your content library.

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 Find shows based on topical Collections

The TiVo Collections feature highlights the best that your content library and the web have

to offer—all grouped into fresh, fun, up-to-date categories. Explore topical collections,

event-driven collections, seasonal collections, and groups of shows related to something

new, interesting, or popular. Operators can even author their own set of collections to

highlight the latest On Demand releases or upcoming Pay-Per-View events.

 Discovery Bar

The Discovery Bar is a graphic lineup of content that appears across the top of the HD

menus. This display gives helpful recommendations for movies and TV shows that are

similar to ones you already enjoy, as well as titles that are currently popular in the TiVo

community.

 View your photos and home videos on your TV screen

Display personal photo libraries and home videos directly from a PC or Macintosh on

your TV screen.

 Multi-room viewing

The XG1 supports TiVo’s multi-room feature set, including streaming live TV, streaming

recorded shows, and copying shows to other devices.

 Watch your DVR collection on mobile devices

You can view or copy recorded shows using the embedded transcoder.

 Web or mobile scheduling of recordings

Forget to schedule a recording? Stuck in a meeting? In an airport? No problem. You can

use your PC mobile device to search for shows, browse air times and channels, and

schedule your desired recording remotely.

 TiVo mobile applications for iOS and Android

The mobile applications automatically discover your branded TiVo box and bring the best

of what you have to offer on a second screen. You can explore your Video and TV content,

view guides, schedule and manage recordings, get recommendations, or investigate a

particular actor’s entire resume—all without interrupting your program.

 WishList® searches

With WishList search you can create a search for an actor, keyword, or category and find

more shows from your content library. By selecting the Auto-Record option, TiVo will

record a show matching their criteria as soon as it airs.

 Season Pass® Recordings™

With Season Pass Recordings, you won’t have to remember to record each episode of your

favorite TV series. By simply setting up a Season Pass® recording for all the shows you

enjoy, your TiVo will record your favorite shows automatically whenever they air, even

when they change time slots.

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 TiVo suggestions

Providing personal ratings feedback is as simple as hitting the Thumbs-Up and Thumbs-

Down buttons with the TiVo remote.

By tracking your Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down preferences, TiVo learns your likes and

dislikes over time and provides you with increasingly on-the-mark programming

suggestions.

 Enjoy YouTube videos on your TV

From surprised kittens to sneezing baby pandas, TiVo offers to search for, browse, and

enjoy millions of free YouTube videos on the TV screen. The possibilities are virtually

endless.

 Access streaming music services

Whether you’re in the mood for classical, jazz, or anything in between, it’s easy to access

millions of songs. With Pandora, your customers can create their own radio stations based

on a favorite song or artist. Hundreds of free music channels are also available with

Live365.

Guided Setup

After you physically connect your DVR to your cable connection and it finishes its startup sequence,

you see a Welcome screen that tells you that you are about to begin Guided Setup (see Figure 4).

Figure 4: Welcome to Guided Setup

Note: This section assumes that you have already successfully connected your DVR to your

cable connection.

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During Guided Setup, you are asked to specify your cable provider, name your DVR, and identify

which TV station you receive on a particular channel.

Note: Before you proceed with Guided Setup, TiVo recommends that you have at hand the

channel guide that your cable Operator provided, or check other sources for local TV

program guide information such as the Internet or local newspaper listings.

To step through Guided Setup

To select or deselect options or to move to the next screen in Guided Setup, press OK on the remote.

Use the LEFT arrow to move back to the previous screen.

1. Use the arrow keys to select your country (United States or Canada), then press Select.

The Getting Started screen appears (see Figure 5).

Figure 5: Getting started with Guided Setup

2. Press Select to begin Guided Setup for the country you specified in the previous step.

When you initiate Getting Started, Guided Setup goes through a sequence to connect your

DVR to the TiVo Service and load the information necessary for you to have a fully

enabled TiVo experience.

Guided Setup proceeds through each setup step (Preparing, Connecting, Getting info,

Disconnecting, and Loading info). When the sequence is complete, you see this screen

(see Figure 6).

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Figure 6: Getting setup info

3. To continue with Guided Setup, press Select.

The Name This DVR screen appears (see Figure 7).

Figure 7: Name your DVR

You can select a name from list or enter your own name. If you choose Enter your own

name, the online keyboard appears so that you can type in your personalized DVR name.

4. Specify the name of your DVR, then press Select.

The Cable Provider screen appears (see Figure 8).

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Figure 8: Select your cable provider

5. From the cable provider list, highlight your cable provider, then press Select.

The Cable Channel Lineup screen appears (see Figure 9).

Figure 9: Getting your cable channel lineup

6. Press Select.

In this step, Guided Setup asks which TV station you get on a particular channel so your

TiVo-PaceXG1 DVR can identify your cable lineup (see Figure 10).

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Figure 10: What’s on channel 2?

7. If you’re able to recognize the TV station affiliated with the channel number, press Select.

If you’re unable to identify the TV station, refer to the channel guide that your cable

Operator provided, or check other sources for local TV program guide information, such

as the Internet or local newspaper listings.

The additional options you have are:

 If the channel is not affiliated with the highlighted TV station, choose Another

station not listed above.

 If you don’t get the channel, choose I don’t get channel N.

 If you’re not sure, choose I’m not sure, ask about another channel.

While your DVR is working to identify your channel lineup, you see the message:

Please wait...

When your DVR has successfully identified your channel lineup, the Cable Channels

screen appears (see Figure 11).

Figure 11: Cable channels are set up

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8. To continue Guided Setup, press Select.

The Begin Network Connection screen appears (see Figure 12).

Figure 12: Begin network connection process

9. To continue Guided Setup, press Select.

The Getting Program Info screen appears (see Figure 13).

Your DVR connects to the TiVo Service to retrieve the program information the DVR

needs to provide its full slate of services. This may take up to five minutes.

Figure 13: Getting program and service information

When the TiVo Service finishes downloading the initial program information to your

DVR, the Program Info Received screen appears (see Figure 14).

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Figure 14: Your program info was received

Your DVR now has enough information about the TV programs you have available to get

you started. Within a few hours, you’ll have two full weeks of program information.

10. To complete Guided Setup, press Select.

The Congratulations screen appears (see Figure 15).

Figure 15: Congratulations

You have now successfully completed Guided Setup for your TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR.

11. To start using your DVR, press the TiVo button to go to TiVo Central.

This concludes the TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR Operations Guide.

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