4-TUNER TV Antenna DVR with Dual-Band WiFi QUICK START GUIDE
CONTENTS Quick Start Guide STEP 1: Getting Connected ..................................................................1 STEP 2: Download/Navigate to the Tablo App.................................2 STEP 3: Connecting Your Tablo to the Internet ...............................2 STEP 4: Follow the Tablo DVR Setup Wizard ...................................4 STEP 5: Program Guide Data Download ...........................................5 STEP 6: Connecting Additional Playback Devices...........................
STEP 1 Getting Connected Antenna USB Ethernet SATA Compartment Power 1. Connect Your HDTV Antenna For optimal OTA reception, place your antenna near a window or outdoors, pointing towards your local broadcast towers. Next, connect your antenna to your Tablo DVR via the coaxial connection. Ensure the connector is tightly secured. 2. Connect a USB or SATA Hard Drive BEFORE you connect the power adapter, connect any USB 2.0 or 3.
STEP 2 Download/Browse to the Tablo App First-time setup MUST be completed via ONE of the following: • • PC/MAC—Using Tablo’s web app at my.TabloTV.com Apple/Android smartphone OR tablet—Using the Tablo app Links to all apps can be found at www.TabloTV.com/apps. STEP 3 Connecting Your Tablo to the Internet Connecting Your Tablo Via Ethernet If you’ve connected your Tablo to your router via Ethernet in STEP 1, skip ahead to STEP 4 (on page 4).
Using one of the devices outlined in STEP 2 (on page 2), open the Tablo app and select ‘Add via WiFi’. Your Tablo will then begin broadcasting its own unique WiFi network (Tablo_XXXX). Next, leave (but don’t close) the Tablo app and navigate to your device’s network settings screen. Find and connect to the WiFi network called Tablo_XXXX. You may now close down your device’s network settings screen.
Next, return to the Tablo app and select the name of your home’s WiFi network. You will be asked to enter your home’s WiFi network password. Your Tablo should then be connected via WiFi and ready to proceed to STEP 4 (below). Having trouble? Visit www.TabloTV.com/wifi for device specific instructions, tips, and a how-to video. STEP 4 Follow the Tablo DVR Setup Wizard The setup wizard will perform a channel scan to determine what channels can be received by your antenna.
STEP 5 Program Guide Data Download Once you select ‘Add to Guide’ the first 24 hours of the program guide will begin to download. This process will take several minutes per channel. For best results, please wait to watch TV or set recordings until the status indicator at the top of the app’s sidebar has changed from ‘Updating Guide’ to a green dot beside the word Tablo. Your Tablo DVR is now ready to enjoy! Missing or incorrect guide data? Visit www.TabloTV.com/guide for help.
Tablo App Feature Highlights Tablo apps make it easy to discover, record and stream beautiful Over-the-Air TV on all the devices inside and outside your home. Here are some of the awesome features you can enjoy. Live TV To begin watching live TV, select the channel ID on the far left of the Live TV grid guide. In this view, you can also browse and schedule recordings for programs airing in the next 24 hours.
Troubleshooting—Tablo DVR and App Initial Set Up Only 24 Hours of Guide Data Visible The Live TV grid guide will always display 24 hours of guide data. To browse the full 14 days of guide data available, consult the guide screens including TV shows, Movies, and Sports. Video Playback is Pixelated/Audio Drops Out OTA antenna signal strength is inadequate or reduced. Check your antenna’s connection to Tablo and/or its position. Run a new channel scan within settings to determine current signal strength.
About the Tablo Guide Data Subscription Each new Tablo DVR unit comes with a free 30-day trial of the Tablo guide data subscription. The trial is activated automatically as soon as you complete the setup process. At any time, you can verify your subscription status near the top of the settings screen of your Tablo app. Without a Tablo subscription, you can still watch live TV and set manual recordings by date/time/channel.
Need Help? Find answers to common questions, how-to guides, and troubleshooting tips at www.TabloTV.com/support. Or, ask other Tablo users on our community forum at community.TabloTV.com. Or, speak directly with our helpful team of support gurus: support@TabloTV.com 1-844-TABLOTV (822-5688) Twitter.com/TabloSupport Support hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, excluding Canadian holidays. Messages received outside of those hours will be returned within 1 business day.
Having trouble? Contact us first! Do not return this product to the store! For questions, setup assistance, or other concerns, please contact us directly at 1-844-TABLOTV (822-5688) or email us at support@TabloTV.com. © 2018 Nuvyyo, Inc. All rights reserved. The Tablo logo is a registered trademark of Nuvyyo, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
