How can I get (2) SA S2 Tivos to use only 1 connection on TV?

Hmmm ... I wonder what would happen if you connected the RF out on TiVo1 to the RF in on TiVo2, and then the RF out (or composite AV) from TiVo 2 to the TV?

 

Try it. I used to have an old VCR and a DVD player connected in the exact way you mention. Worked great.

 

No, the TiVo remote will not change channels on the TV. Only Input, Power, Mute, Volume.

Let us know how it works. Otherwise, if not, you can simply get a Source Selector for dirt cheap, and there are even Component boxes with 7-8 source inputs for around $90.

Your TV does not have any other inputs? Sounds like its time for a new TV!

 

I suspect you will get a lot of interference. For example, what does channel 4 look like when you've set tivo to go onto channel 3? It's a bunch of static because the tivo is interfering with the adjacent channel.

 

Get an A/V selector switch.

 

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i noticed that item at the top of the list at starlink and since i just bought one i thought i'd recommend the place i bought mine:

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Alan

 

Much better suggestion than playing with hooking one unit into the other...

Just get a two way switch from Radio Shack or somewhere else.

Feed the two TiVos thru RF into the switch, and let the switch feed the TV.

The switch is what'll select which TiVo you're using.

One warning...

Those two TiVos will both be responding to the same remote.

If this were an earlier TiVo, you'd be able to change the IR codes on the machines so they each respond to a different set. You'd also have to change the remotes to transmit using those code sets.

I don't know if you can do that with a DT TiVo, however.

If you can, your problem is solved.

 

How about using an A/V switch and connecting all of your components to your TV's composite input? Some (not this one) are even remote controlled.

 

You could also get a two channel modulator such as this.
http://www.smarthome.com/7717.html
You would put each TiVo on different user selectable channels.