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These setup instructions are for a Series2 DT (dual tuner) DVR. If you have a single tuner Series2 (or earlier) DVR, see How Do I Set Up My Single Tuner DVR?

The following options are available for setting up your TiVo Series2 DT DVR for dual tuner operations. The specific requirements for your equipment may vary. Review each hardware description and select the setup option that best describes your system.

These are the two most common setup configurations for the Series2 DT DVR:

Other popular setup configurations:

If you have a satellite receiver without basic cable, you can still use the Series2 DT DVR, but you will only be able to watch or record one channel at a time. See How Do I Set Up My Single Tuner DVR with a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver? for setup instructions.