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TiVo HD Series3


Front of the TiVo HD Series3

Back of the TiVo HD Series3



Facts about the TiVo HD Series3:

Manufacturer TiVo
Approximate Manufacture Dates 2006 - 2008
TiVo Service Number Prefix 648 - What is this?
Original Hard Drive Size 250 GB Western Digital
Hard Drive Format SATA
Original Recording Capacity 300 Hours at Basic Quality
-or-
32 Hours HD
Exterior Dimensions 16.5 x 13.5 x 3.375 inches

Weight (without cables and remote)

10 pounds (unit only)
Input Connections 1 Antenna (split internally)
1 Cable (split internally)
Output Connections 2 Composite (video and L/R audio)
1 S-Video
1 Component
1 HDMI
1 Toslink Digital Optical
Other Ports 1 Phoneline
1 Ethernet (RJ-45)
2 USB
1 eSATA
1 Power
Original Remote Series3 Black TiVo-Glo Peanut Remote - TiVo Remote Info
Buttons on Faceplate 10 including navigation and format
Fan Size 70 x 70 x 25 mm
Current OS Version 9.2
DirecTV Compatibility No
Dual Tuner Capability Yes
Networking Features Yes
High Definition Yes

General Description of the TiVo HD Series3:

This Series3 HD DVR from TiVo was the first HD product with the TiVo interface for cable users. The unit was designed and manufactured by TiVo directly and uses CableCARD technology to unencrypt cable channels, making it compatible with essentially all US cable providers.

Unlike the DirecTV HD TiVo DVRs, this unit enables the full gamut of networking options including online scheduling, multi-room viewing, streaming of music and pictures, Amazon Unbox, etc.


Remote Info for the Series3 Black TiVo-Glo Peanut Remote:

This is the third generation TiVo remote, the first and only remote with backlighting and a learning capability. This remote will be compatible with all other TiVos that use Peanut-shaped remotes. This has a TiVo logo on the bottom. This remote is also available in white purchased separately.

TiVo Remote
Type and Color Series3 Black TiVo-Glo Peanut Remote
Number of Buttons 34
DVR 1-2 Switch Yes
SAT/TV Switch No
Compatibility Compatible with all TiVo DVRs which use the Peanut remote. Originally intended for Series3 models from TiVo.
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