Switching from 10-250 to S3

[Loquitur]

I currently have the DirecTv Tivo 10-250 and am switching to the Tivo S-3, which is scheduled to arrive in a couple of days. Will it be possible for me to test the video connection between the S-3 and my projector before I have a cable TV signal? The only signal I have now is satellite and I have no OTA. I'm hoping there will be a "welcome" screen or something from the S-3 without any antenna feed so that I can know the HDMI connection between the S-3 and my projector is good before the cable guys are here for the installation, which will be complicated enough without video connection problems with my projector.

Also, once I disconnect the satellite feed from the 10-250, will I be able to watch what is still stored on the 10-250?

Susan

[TexasAg]

Will it be possible for me to test the video connection between the S-3 and my projector before I have a cable TV signal? The only signal I have now is satellite and I have no OTA. I'm hoping there will be a "welcome" screen or something from the S-3 without any antenna feed so that I can know the HDMI connection between the S-3 and my projector is good before the cable guys are here for the installation, which will be complicated enough without video connection problems with my projector.

Yes, there is the normal boot-up screen. Some folks have said they can also receive some over-the-air channels without hooking up an antenna. You might be able to get a couple channels to test.

Also, once I disconnect the satellite feed from the 10-250, will I be able to watch what is still stored on the 10-250?

On my old RCA DVR40 from DirecTV, I could still use it once I disconnected from the satellite. You will probably get the typical "Can't Find a Signal" screen whenever you're not watching a show, but you'll be able to access the DVR functions and pick shows to watch.

[Loquitur]

Thanks, TexasAg - that's good news all around!

Susan