[tmonte]

I have a Series 1 Tivo that I use as a recorder. I just moved it to another TV where I don't have a cable box - previous one had a box. I want to change my input source so I assume I need to go through guided setup. Since I don't have a subscription I can't dial in. How can I reset my input and not dial in and finish with Guided Setup? I am now stuck - can't dial in and can't finish guided setup.

 

[ZikZak]

Since I don't have a subscription I can't dial in.

Sure you can.

...And probably should from time to time to keep the clock synched.

 

[tmonte]

Sure you can.

...And probably should from time to time to keep the clock synched.

I'm having no luck dialing in - my unit is not registered so I think will keep bouncing me out.

All i want to do is change the input source on the box.

 

[tmonte]

Message says "service unavailable"

 

[ZikZak]

There's no way to finish Guided Setup except by completing the program call. Does the tivo actually attempt to dial and get "service unavailable" only after the connection? You may have a bad modem.

 

[tmonte]

There's no way to finish Guided Setup except by completing the program call. Does the tivo actually attempt to dial and get "service unavailable" only after the connection? You may have a bad modem.

The modem is fine. The problem is that I don't have a subscription, so when I call my serial # is bounced. I just want to be able to reset the input, so don't undersatnd why I need to dial in. Wondering if there is some other way to reset this.

 

[mick66]

The modem is fine. The problem is that I don't have a subscription, so when I call my serial # is bounced. I just want to be able to reset the input, so don't undersatnd why I need to dial in. Wondering if there is some other way to reset this.

That's not how it works. An unsubbed Tivo can call in as often as you want it to. "Service Unavailable" has nothing to do with the status of a subscription. Your modem is probably not working. You could try an external modem or a ppp over serial connection.

 

[tmonte]

That's not how it works. An unsubbed Tivo can call in as often as you want it to. "Service Unavailable" has nothing to do with the status of a subscription. Your modem is probably not working. You could try an external modem or a ppp over serial connection.

Will try another phone outlet tomorrow. Could be interference on line. If I don't have a subscription, and make the call, won't I be bounced? Doesn't Tivo do this intentionally? How far will I be able to get if I connect - far enough to change my inputs?

 

[tmonte]

That's not how it works. An unsubbed Tivo can call in as often as you want it to. "Service Unavailable" has nothing to do with the status of a subscription. Your modem is probably not working. You could try an external modem or a ppp over serial connection.

Thank You!

I'm OK now.