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SeattleMud
03-10-2009, 11:02 AM
I just ordered two set top boxes from Comcast in Seattle. I will dedicate one box to my series 2 box (TCD130040) and use IRBlaster so that the DVR can change channels on it.

I bought my TiVo from someone else and it didn't have the IRBlaster cable. Does anyone know what part number I should be looking for? Any good sources on cheap cables?

Thanks,

Steve
unclemoosh
03-10-2009, 11:09 AM
If your cable boxes have serial inputs, you would be well advised to go that route.

I have a few IR blasters laying around. PM me if you are interested. ;)

You also can find them on eBay.
SeattleMud
03-10-2009, 11:18 AM
Well, I am still sorting this out. I got the first box the other day. It is all digital and has NO serial port on it. I was going to run my TiVo and TV with it, but I don't want to be limited to having to watch which ever channel TiVO is recording. So I ordered a second box from Comcast, but they will only give me a free analog box. So TiVo will be limited to channels 2 - 99. No different than I have now. I should get that box delivered on Friday. I assume it will not have a serial port either.

That is why I thought I would have to go with IRBlaster.

So there is no specific model of cable for each series of TiVo?
pdonoghu
03-10-2009, 11:23 AM
So there is no specific model of cable for each series of TiVo?

IR blaster cables are generic. You can order one off Tivo's site for $6.99. You can also find them in some electronics stores, like Best Buy.
unclemoosh
03-10-2009, 11:26 AM
So there is no specific model of cable for each series of TiVo?

No, it's just a standard serial IR blaster.

I am assuming from your posts that you will have two different cable boxes, so the remotes won't interfere with each other.
SeattleMud
03-10-2009, 01:10 PM
I don't know if the remotes will interfere with each other or not. I will have to deal with that when the time comes.

No, it's just a standard serial IR blaster.

I am assuming from your posts that you will have two different cable boxes, so the remotes won't interfere with each other.


Thanks for all the input. I will head over to Best Buy and see what I can find.