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TiVo Mini Operator’s Guide v1.0 • TiVo
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Terminology Used in this Guide
The following terminology and abbreviations are used in this guide:
Term or
Abbreviation
Meaning Definition
Client
Any TiVo device, such as TiVo Mini, that receives and
displays a stream from a Host DVR.
DVR Digital Video Recorder
A consumer electronics device or application
software that records video in a digital format to a
disk drive or other memory device.
Host DVR Host Digital Video Recorder
The DVR that has the necessary TiVo software (and
tuners) to act as a multi-room Host to a client device.
IP Internet Protocol
The principal communications protocol used for
relaying network packets across an internetwork
using the Internet Protocol Suite.
IP STB Internet Protocol Set-Top Box
A set-top box that does not rely on a tuner, but
instead relies on an internet connection, to receive
television data.
LTS Live TV Streaming
The streaming of linear content delivered over QAM,
which can include TV, PPV, and QAM-based VOD.
MAC / MAC address Media Access Control
On a local area network, the Media Access Control
(MAC) address is a unique number that identifies a
computer or other hardware device.
MAK Media Access Key
A special identifier used to allow a PC to access the
“Now Playing” list of a TiVo DVR, transfer files using
the “TiVoToGo Home Media” feature, and play back
those files as they are transferred to the PC.
MMA Manage My Account
A section of TiVo.com where end users can modify
attributes of their account – change their contact
information, update the credit card used for monthly
billing, activate a second DVR, etc.
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