tivo bolt not working

Reseat the HDMI cable on the TiVo and TV. Make sure TV input is selected to the HDMI port the TiVo is plugged in to.

Get a new HDMI cable that complies with the latest specifications.

 

Can you see the Tivo functions and just no live TV or do you see nothing on the TV?

 

Are the lights on the TiVo working? Do you see an amber flash on the TiVo when you press a remote key?

 

Power cycle the TiVo.

 

You do need to register the box, but that won't black out everything. What do you mean by reset everything?

Double check the TV source, HDMI is correct.

 

Plug it into a different TV.

 

When the TiVo boots up, do you see the boot screens?

If you don't, take it back to best buy for a replacement. Make sure you take your cableCARD out when you do..

 

You need to try a new HDMI cable. If that does not work remove the cable card and return to Best Buy for a replacement.

If you get a replacement activate it with Tivo.

 

That is probably when HDCP handshaking starts over the HDMI and is probably failing. I would get a new quality HDMI cable that is compatible with the latest HDCP specifications.

If that does not work, I would replace the TiVo as you already tried it on more than one TV.

Only other thing I can think of is that the Video resolution is set wrong and that is when the settings for the final resolution kicks in. Hard to say which one it is.

 

Sal, the first thing you might want to try, besides reading the quick start guide that came with your Tivo, is read and follow these instructions, https://support.tivo.com/articles/F...vate-Service-On-a-TiVo-DVR-ACTIVATION-PROCESS
In your case, I would suggest calling Tivo to set everything up. If you can then check your Tivo account to be sure your DVR is active on your account, and if your Tivo still seems to have a problem putting out the picture call Tivo support again. Phone number for Tivo Support etc. is 877-367-8486. Or simply remove the cable card, pack the Tivo back up and return it for a replacement to BB. But this will require getting your cable card setup again....and the first step would be to get your Tivo properly activated on your account.

 

Sal you must have a subscription to use your Tivos, choices are monthly, annually, or All In. Some few versions, come with "all in" / lifetime service included but these are already "priced" in. Other options include getting one of the older series Tivos, like the Roamios, which have lifetime service included and are quite serviceable in today's market. Minis, all new, and most older versions come with lifetime service included but these must be linked to a supported Tivo DVR which can share it's tuners.
If you do your homework, and are a cleaver shopper, usually you will find that the "cost" of your Tivos will usually be returned in 2 years or less and you will need to continue to rent a cable card for any of your DVRS.

 

This must be High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) because the Tivo is not activated, so DCT Protection is kicking in.

For more info:

High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection - Wikipedia