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04-18-2006, 10:45 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: WA
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Use TiVo without activation
I bought a TiVo and want to use it as a recording device without activating TiVo service. The GUIDED SETUP does not allow me to set up my new TiVo. Please help me.
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04-18-2006, 10:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2006
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I am real new to SA Tivo (had a DirecTivo for a while) and I believe (someone correct me if I am wrong) that it will not work unless it is activated with a valid subscription.
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04-18-2006, 10:51 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Chicago Burbs
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Series 2 TiVos, other than those which offer TiVo basic (Toshiba DVD/DVRs and Pioneer DVD/DVR devices), do not function without a subscription.
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04-18-2006, 11:30 PM
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Dirty Burger
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: The 'verse
Posts: 4,869
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Despite the fact that an S2 Tivo can't be used w/o a sub, you should still be able to complete guided setup. Could you be more specific as to what happens during your attempts at guided setup? How far do you get? What message(s) do you get when you can't continue?
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04-18-2006, 11:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: WA
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Any other DVR available?
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Originally Posted by SullyND
Series 2 TiVos, other than those which offer TiVo basic (Toshiba DVD/DVRs and Pioneer DVD/DVR devices), do not function without a subscription.
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What DVRs/PVRs other than TiVo are available without subscription? I am looking for a device that records and plays at the same time or delayed.
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04-18-2006, 11:37 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: WA
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I went about a half way. I got stuck when it needs to call up through phone line or broad band line. I did not connect anything because I was just trying to go through the set up.
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04-19-2006, 12:00 AM
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Neurostim Addict
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Arecibo, PR
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Well, connect a phone line and you'll get through the second half of the setup.
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04-19-2006, 12:08 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: WA
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Originally Posted by ZikZak
Well, connect a phone line and you'll get through the second half of the setup.
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I will try it tomorrow. Thanks.
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04-19-2006, 12:30 AM
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Neurostim Addict
Join Date: Aug 2002
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Sure. Enjoy your boat anchor.
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04-19-2006, 06:03 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 1,445
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Originally Posted by yoshi10
I am looking for a device that records and plays at the same time or delayed. |
While you will complete Guided Setup your DVR will be limited to playing Live TV -- you will be able to pause and rewind within the normal buffer. This up to 30 minutes on the current channel.
Michael
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04-19-2006, 06:37 PM
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Astute User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Ontario Canada.
Posts: 17,872
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If it is new, it will have 7 days service. However if you want a free to use DVR, you made the wrong purchase, as most TiVos are service only.
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