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Discussion in 'TiVo Help Center' started by Cad0587, Sep 25, 2007.

  1. Sep 25, 2007 #1 of 8
    Cad0587

    Cad0587 New Member

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    If I have something already set to record... like a season pass or a manuel record set up this isn't a problem. But say I'm watching something and press the record button an turn off the tv... it records a black screen, it records the tv being off! If youre going to record on the fly like that, do you have to have the tv ON? I can't imagine that's true...
     
  2. Sep 25, 2007 #2 of 8
    Stormspace

    Stormspace Electrocuted by TiVo

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    You need to check your cabling and make certain that the cable goes into the TiVo first, then to the TV. Also if you have a TV that has video out I'd be surprised...but I guess it's possible.
     
  3. Sep 25, 2007 #3 of 8
    NoCleverUsername

    NoCleverUsername New Member

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    Definitely possible because I have a TV with an output. About as useful as nipples on a man, but it definitely has one.
     
  4. Sep 25, 2007 #4 of 8
    Cad0587

    Cad0587 New Member

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    By output do you mean the thing on the tv that says "cable out" is that the same thing? is there supposed to be nothing in that?
     
  5. Sep 25, 2007 #5 of 8
    classicsat

    classicsat Astute User

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    What is your recording source, and what are you turning the TV off with?
     
  6. Sep 25, 2007 #6 of 8
    Cad0587

    Cad0587 New Member

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    Ah, okay. When you said 'what are you turning the TV off with?' I did a little experiment. I can't turn off the TV with the remote that comes with the cable box (the remote I'm used to using) I have to use the remote that came with the TV and it records while the TV is off. Thank god, I was going to say, how wrong could I possibly have this set up haha. Thanks everyone =)
     
  7. Sep 25, 2007 #7 of 8
    Ruth

    Ruth Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, the cable box remote basically works against you at this point. Throw it in a drawer and don't use it any more (unless you want to order PPV or another specialized cable function). It will only mess your TiVo up.
     
  8. Sep 25, 2007 #8 of 8
    mick66

    mick66 Dirty Burger

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    How about programming the Tivo remote to control your TV?
     

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