I have HD TV &amp; have a Tivo series 2. Can I connect the HD cable box to Tivo with s-video, then Tivo to this with s-video, then this to the TV with HD
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Yes this box is exactly what you need. Be aware that you will not get an hd picture on your hd tv using a series 2 TiVo
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You just have to give a call to your cable company and ask them for a "Cable Card", and in some cases a "tuning adapter". The cable card looks like an old PCMCIA card and inserts just one way into the back of your new Tivo. It costs a couple of bucks per month from the cable company, but well worth it to add the additional functionality and interface enhancements that you get with Tivo.
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You should check that the component out (three RCA cables for video plus 2 for sound) from the cable box works for all channels (esp premium). Your TV should have a component input so get some RCA cables and go straight from cable box to TV with component and flip through all the channels. If that works you should be good to go. Also note that HD DVR has an "IR Blaster" to send remote signals to the cable box to turn it on and change channels. it all should work fine but can be slightly annoying to setup.
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I believe so. I have not used it for this purpose, however. I simply needed to convert s-video to HDMI. The unit appeared to work, however I have changed my setup now and no longer use it.
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I assume you are referring to the 4-pin S-video standard (S-video has a fifth squarish "pin" that is used to orient the connector). Yes, each input has both the three RCA connectors (composite video plus audio channels) and a single connector 4-pin S-video and these are both types on the output side as well. This box does not convert from one to the other, but simply choose which input to passively pass through to its like-connector at the output. If you put signals in with S-video, you need to connect to the S-video output to get them to the TV. Ditto with the composite video/audio. I assume you are referring to the 4-pin S-video standard (S-video has a fifth squarish "pin" that is used to orient the connector). Yes, each input has both the three RCA connectors (composite video plus audio channels) and a single connector 4-pin S-video and these are both types on the output side as well. This box does not convert from one to the other, but simply choose which input to passively pass through to its like-connector at the output. If you put signals in with S-video, you need to connect to the S-video output to get them to the TV. Ditto with the composite video/audio.
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No. The TiVo and cable box won't interoperate. If you have two or more TiVo's in your house, then they can see each other, and act as a single multi-room DVR.One other consideration for TiVo: you will not be able to access your cable companies' On Demand programming via the TiVo box. I felt that the benefits of the TiVo outweighed the On Demand functionality, but it is still something to consider when deciding to purchase a TiVo.
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It's possible, because the TivoHD pretty much is a Series 3, missing a few minor features and some hard drive space, but for less than half the price. I can't see many people opting for the S3 over the HD, especially as both models can be officially upgraded for more storage space (and unofficially any Tivo can).The HD does Tivo2Go transfers 40% slower apparently, but still...
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I used the Dynex to convert my converter box signal to a coax cable signal in order to run it to another room. My TiVo had RCA style connections for output that connected to the input jacks on the Dynex. I then connected coax cable to the Dynex that ran to the kitchen and attached to my TV there. The aim was to have the same signal in the family room and the kitchen at the same time. I hope this helps
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Can you not get the HD channels on the cablecard because they are on high-number channels? I am worried about that too, since our HD channels are all up near 290 - 320, and the TV specs say it can get CATV channels from 1 - 125 only. I am about to give up on trying to find a cablecard TV. I may go ahead and rent an HD box (and keep the regular digital box attached to my Dual TiVo).
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I believe that instead of connecting the TIVO to the TV you connect it to one of the HDMI inputs on the Bose box. The bose output then goes to the TV.
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TiVo Box will NOT connect to a Cable Box. Although a second TiVo Box with a network line (Cat5 or Wireless) will replace the cable box and connect to the other TiVo Boxes on the Network. I record on the main TiVo Box and can watch recorded programs from the second box. With the Computer Program from TiVo I can watch from my PC or a Tablet too. The second TiVo Box shows up on the main display screen and you just 'click' on it to access the stored programs.
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Yes. Connect the s-video device to this, connect the HDMI output to one of your TV's HDMI inputs. Make sure this adaptor is set to s-video input (using the button on the adaptor). I would only use the receiver/amplifier for audio and connect as many devices as you can directly to the tv for best video quality.
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Hi Gymbrew. Nothing will happen to ANY subscription you have with your cable company. The box will be set up according to the channel line-up you currently have. You will need to get a a cable card from your company tho. Hope this this helps. I've had a Tivo since their first one, a little 15-hr. I now have the HD premier; my next-and last- one will be their new HD 4-receiver. You're gonna LOVE it!! Don
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No. I believe I read somewhere on TiVo's web site that only digital cable is supported. Might want to contact TiVo to confirm.
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No you cannot. If you have a Tivo Premier on each set you can stream between them. If you have older pre Premier Tivos on each set you can transfer non protected programs between the Tivos. At a minimum this would be broadcast stations and uprotected cable stations. A lot depends on how much your cable provider protects. Premium stations are always protected.
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Yes, it does...that's how I use it for my dvd player. I used to have a second device on it with my old Tivo Series 2, but I recently upgraded to Tivo HD with an HDMI cable (that now goes into one of the HDMI inputs)...and now I only have my DVD player on the switchbox, but it still serves it's purpose well...it comes with a remote control too to make it easy to switch between channels (1, 2,3 or 4) if/when needed. Hope this helps :)
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It could be but series 2 Tivo is old so you can only tape what you are watching or at least 1 show. It worked fine but hard to keep connected unless you never dust the top of your TV or move the box. Then you have to try and get it programed again. I am stuck with Comcast so it may work differently with FIOS but it is the right connection. I bought a new Tivo.