is there a DVR that has the real TiVo interface that accepts dual input from satellite ?
Chris M asked:
I have an old Tivo DVR from my satellite provider that is about to crap out. (Parts of hard disk are fried, I’ve reformatted, still have same problems.) I love the Tivo interface (not the knockoffs). I’ve looked for a replacement on the Tivo website but their DVRs don’t support dual input from Satellite. Anyone know of a DVR that has real Tivo (not knockoff) and supports dual input from satellite? Thanks.
I have an old Tivo DVR from my satellite provider that is about to crap out. (Parts of hard disk are fried, I’ve reformatted, still have same problems.) I love the Tivo interface (not the knockoffs). I’ve looked for a replacement on the Tivo website but their DVRs don’t support dual input from Satellite. Anyone know of a DVR that has real Tivo (not knockoff) and supports dual input from satellite? Thanks.
just call the provider and cancel the service and then reorder it and they will come install up to 4 new ones for free or at least that what they do in my area
The hard drive do fail on the DirecTV Tivo’s (But they DO last longer than other DirecTV DVR’s). There is a way to put a NEW hard drive into your DirecTV Tivo and have it up and running VERY easily.
If you want to fix your DirecTV Tivo then here is a list of what you would want/need.
1) Purchase a NEW hard drive (You can use a 400GB hard drive so that you do not run out of space)
2) Purchase the necessary software for the DirecTV Tivo operating system. It is Called InstantCake 6.2a
3) If you want to Network your DirecTV Tivo then purchase PTVnet which ENABLES the USB ports so that it can be networked
4) IF you network it then purchase a USB Ethernet Adapter like the Linksys USB200m or Netgear FA-120 which will allow you to connect a Ethernet Cable from the DirecTivo to your homes wired/wireless router. Once connected you can Transfer the shows/movies to your networked PC so that you can put the shows/movies onto DVD.
If any of this sounds like what you want to do then here is what I have put together to help people work all of this out:
First check out site #1 it has forums that explain how to hack your DirecTV Tivo and Tivo brand Tivo’s so that you have Networking abilities on your D Tivo which allow MRV (multiroom Viewing if you have more than one D Tivo), HMO (Home media Option) which allows you to have a PC connected to your home network that can be used as a server for your MP3’s and Pictures to be shown on your D Tivo. Once you hack the unit/s (HAS TO BE A SERIES 1 OR SERIES 2 DirecTV Tivo or Series 1 and Series 2 Tivo) you can apply some programs so that you can download the shows/movies from the decrypted programs stored on your D Tivo onto a PC for veiwing/Burning onto a DVD. If you have more questions I can give you alot more details if you email me. I have used these site below to aid me in Hacking 5 DirecTV Tivos (Qty2-SD-DVR40, HDVR2,Qty2- DSR704). I have HMO, MRV, can access over the internet with gotomydvr.com, can download shows/movies from all the units.
Site #2 is where you purchase the software necessary to upgrade the D Tivo, look for either their kits or if you want to upgrade yourself look at InstantCake 3.1 or 6.2, PTVnet, Slicer. (InstantCake is the operating system/ software displays you see on the screen, PTVnet is the software to boot the ISO disk you download onto your PC when you connect a NEW harddrive and it enables the USB ports and allows networking, The Slicer lets you get/receive upgrade from DirecTV without losing all your previous hacks upon software upgrades.)
#3 is a forum to get the other necessary software patches to allow you to decrypt the DirecTV signal before it is stored onto the D Tivos harddrive. And a patch to allow downloads of the shows/movies from the D Tivo. (Superpatch-67all-nutkase, and superpatch-62a, Tytool 10R4, and others)
#4 a forum on HOW TO and questions and answers
#5 a GREAT display of instruction with pics on how to remove the hard drive form the Tivo unit and install all the hacks)
#1 (Forum and instructions on how to hack units)
#2 (site to purchase the DirecTV linux software to upgrade to a LARGE harddrive and enable the USB ports for networking)
#3
#4
#5 (for Version 6.2)
Hope this helps, and have fun. Any other questions feel free to email me.