TIVO as a 'standalone' recorder?
20-01-2013, 23:11
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TIVO as a 'standalone' recorder?
There was a question recently from 'johnemyr' about the possibility of transferring from TIVO to DVD ... I have a slightly different question if I may?
Is it possible to use a TIVO's recording function independently of the tuner?
Obviously I'm aware of the pitfalls and legalities of using an *un-registered* TIVO , but if one had access to a TIVO would this be possible?
I suspect not , but as a subscriber with an ordinary box it would be handy to know!
Curious minds and all that ...
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20-01-2013, 23:16
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Re: TIVO as a 'standalone' recorder?
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Originally Posted by Wild Oscar
There was a question recently from 'johnemyr' about the possibility of transferring from TIVO to DVD ... I have a slightly different question if I may?
Is it possible to use a TIVO's recording function independently of the tuner?
Obviously I'm aware of the pitfalls and legalities of using an *un-registered* TIVO , but if one had access to a TIVO would this be possible?
I suspect not , but as a subscriber with an ordinary box it would be handy to know!
Curious minds and all that ...
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Pretty certain you will find it cannot be used as a stand alone recorder. How would you record on it if it had not be hit to work on the next work.
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21-01-2013, 09:55
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Re: TIVO as a 'standalone' recorder?
Silly question - but is it a "Virgin" TiVo or an older version & if so would it not work ?
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21-01-2013, 12:11
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Re: TIVO as a 'standalone' recorder?
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Originally Posted by Itshim
Silly question - but is it a "Virgin" TiVo or an older version & if so would it not work ?
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Even if it's one of the original Series 1 Tivos, the servers they download the EPG data from were switched off shortly after VM launched the VM tivo so while they might function as a DVR without the guide data, they might not as they would be unable to verify that you have a good Tivo account for encryption purposes.
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21-01-2013, 12:45
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Re: TIVO as a 'standalone' recorder?
I've never had a Tivo, so can't comment on how good it is, but there is a replacement EPG for an old Tivo.
http://www.altepg.com/index.html
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21-01-2013, 13:45
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Re: TIVO as a 'standalone' recorder?
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Originally Posted by Stuart
Even if it's one of the original Series 1 Tivos, the servers they download the EPG data from were switched off shortly after VM launched the VM tivo so while they might function as a DVR without the guide data, they might not as they would be unable to verify that you have a good Tivo account for encryption purposes.
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No point getting the one up from the basement ( if it is even still there!) & trying it out then
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21-01-2013, 15:31
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Re: TIVO as a 'standalone' recorder?
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No point getting the one up from the basement ( if it is even still there!) & trying it out then
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It's always worth trying. After all, if it works, you have an extra DVR. If it doesn't, you're in the same position you are now, so you lose nothing and have something to gain potentially.
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21-01-2013, 15:51
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Re: TIVO as a 'standalone' recorder?
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Originally Posted by Stuart
It's always worth trying. After all, if it works, you have an extra DVR. If it doesn't, you're in the same position you are now, so you lose nothing and have something to gain potentially.
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Really was "said" in light hearted way. First of all I would need to find it, Bring it over, work out how to set up power ,then connect it . Naa if I ever need a DVR I would opt to buy one
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