R10 as a VCR

[ebritt]

I have 2 Direct tv R10 units, but no direct tv. Is there any way to access the Tivo unit and use it as a DVR on my cable tv? I cant get past the section when it boots up and needs to access the satelite.
Also is there any way to send the video to my PC so I can burn it to a DVD?

Thanks :)

[SullyND]

I have 2 Direct tv R10 units, but no direct tv. Is there any way to access the Tivo unit and use it as a DVR on my cable tv?

No.

[JimSpence]

I have 2 Direct tv R10 units, but no direct tv. Is there any way to access the Tivo unit and use it as a DVR on my cable tv? Nope!


Also is there any way to send the video to my PC so I can burn it to a DVD? Yes, by using analog capture to the PC. You may also want to check out the underground forum.

[litzdog911]

Welcome to TivoCommunity!

DirecTV DVRs can only receive satellite signals from DirecTV, so they cannot be modified to work with a cable box or any other external video source.

[wolflord11]

Nope!

Yes, by using analog capture to the PC. You may also want to check out the underground forum.

Theres your answers.

[Dkerr24]

I say give it a try and let us know if you're successful :)

[ebritt]

Thanks for the info...........they were free so....

If nothing else maybe use the hard drives in PC?

[litzdog911]

Or sell them on eBay.

[JimSpence]

Thanks for the info...........they were free so....

If nothing else maybe use the hard drives in PC?Sure! Just reformat them!