Tivo Upgrades - Page 3

mckinzie · 12-12-2004

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Originally Posted by Rixx

Kinz.....Yep! I rather look at the full screen, than have it part black. Also it's rough on the TV and will 'burn in' if left there for awhile. I know...My wife had CNN on thru much of the Iraq deal...I can see a slight 'trail' where they (CNN) runs the ticker across the bottom of the screen. No more CNN around here!

Rixx

That will definetly happen.
Me personally I like to run the stretched format. It seems to show more theater wide effects

Rixx · 12-12-2004

Another question about Tivo..

Surely there is another output? Say... if I want to run to a DVD Recorder or something else?

Thanks!
Rixx

mckinzie · 12-12-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rixx

Another question about Tivo..

Surely there is another output? Say... if I want to run to a DVD Recorder or something else?

Thanks!
Rixx

Did some reading up on this Rixx
and from what I understand you should have an output for your recorder etc.
but if you have tivo built in your recorder there may be a problem with programming.

I'll read up some more and let you know.

Jacko · 12-12-2004

Hi Folks, I've got the DLP Sammy "Kirk" (5085) model with the Directv HD Tivo...really love it as Tivo really redefines the tv experience...the delay problem in the DLP HD is taken care of via my Yamaha receiver (which I also bought when I bought the HDTV)...one thing led to another and all of a sudden your broke (-:

Tivo HD harddrive upgrade is next on my list...just wish they had HD capable DVD burner....

jtm1631 · 12-13-2004

There are multiple outputs on the Tivo box for sending to your tv and also to a recorder. There is even an option in Tivo to save things directly to a vcr. You can see all the inputs/outputs of the tivo unit here.

I thought I had read some info at the tivo forum about issues with DVD recorders, but I don't remember what they were.

Quinn · 12-13-2004

Does Tivo work in Mexico?

jtm1631 · 12-13-2004

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Originally Posted by Quinn

Does Tivo work in Mexico?

According to the Tivo website, no it is only available in the USA and UK.

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Is the TiVo service available internationally?

The TiVo service is not yet available in all countries, but we are working with partners to bring new products to international markets as soon as possible.

At this time, the TiVo service is only available in the 50 United States of America, the District of Columbia, and in the United Kingdom via the TiVo partnership with BSkyB. The TiVo service is currently not supported in Canada, Mexico, or any U.S. territories including Puerto Rico. However, please continue to check the TiVo web site for updates.

Quinn · 12-13-2004

bummer

mckinzie · 12-13-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtm1631

There are multiple outputs on the Tivo box for sending to your tv and also to a recorder. There is even an option in Tivo to save things directly to a vcr. You can see all the inputs/outputs of the tivo unit here.

I thought I had read some info at the tivo forum about issues with DVD recorders, but I don't remember what they were.

One issue is............
The recorder sometimes will not recieve correct programming from the Tivo.

jtm1631 · 12-13-2004

The Operation was a success! :p

I know have a Tivo unit with 156 hour recording capcity. The install wasn't bad. Worst part was getting the darn power cable removed from the original hard drive. Only took me about 20 - 30 minutes (including a couple breaks to snarf down a piece of pizza), and I would say about 10 minutes was spent trying to remove the dam power cable.

If y'all have any specific questions, just let me know.

Rixx · 12-13-2004

You added an extra 160 gb, or replaced the 40 hr hd?

Have to hook up to your computer?

Thanks!
Rixx

mckinzie · 12-13-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtm1631

The Operation was a success! :p

I know have a Tivo unit with 156 hour recording capcity. The install wasn't bad. Worst part was getting the darn power cable removed from the original hard drive. Only took me about 20 - 30 minutes (including a couple breaks to snarf down a piece of pizza), and I would say about 10 minutes was spent trying to remove the dam power cable.

If y'all have any specific questions, just let me know.

Way to go

I've heard horror stories about people damaging there new hard drives

It's time to upgrade to a HD model now.

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Rixx reposado Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 1,230	Gotcha... Another question about Tivo.. Surely there is another output? Say... if I want to run to a DVD Recorder or something else? Thanks! Rixx

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Quinn beachaholic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 442	Sorry if this was already asked but... Does Tivo work in Mexico?

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Rixx reposado Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 1,230	Q....... You added an extra 160 gb, or replaced the 40 hr hd? Have to hook up to your computer? Thanks! Rixx

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12-12-2004	#34 (permalink)
Jacko añejo Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 18,357	Hi Folks, I've got the DLP Sammy "Kirk" (5085) model with the Directv HD Tivo...really love it as Tivo really redefines the tv experience...the delay problem in the DLP HD is taken care of via my Yamaha receiver (which I also bought when I bought the HDTV)...one thing led to another and all of a sudden your broke (-: Tivo HD harddrive upgrade is next on my list...just wish they had HD capable DVD burner....

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jtm1631 añejo Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,411	There are multiple outputs on the Tivo box for sending to your tv and also to a recorder. There is even an option in Tivo to save things directly to a vcr. You can see all the inputs/outputs of the tivo unit here. I thought I had read some info at the tivo forum about issues with DVD recorders, but I don't remember what they were.

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Quinn beachaholic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 442	bummer

12-13-2004	#40 (permalink)
jtm1631 añejo Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,411	The Operation was a success! :p I know have a Tivo unit with 156 hour recording capcity. The install wasn't bad. Worst part was getting the darn power cable removed from the original hard drive. Only took me about 20 - 30 minutes (including a couple breaks to snarf down a piece of pizza), and I would say about 10 minutes was spent trying to remove the dam power cable. If y'all have any specific questions, just let me know.

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