My TiVo Series 2 has finally died. The hard drive has failed. I could replace the hard drive, but I'd like to upgrade my general environment. What are my options if I still want to be able to watch live TV with PVR functions?
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posted by idb
on Jun 6, 2012 -
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Help me build the bitchin'-est home theater multi-node network for my house. Let your imagination fly!
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posted by hincandenza
on Nov 29, 2011 -
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I want to buy or build a home theater PC and I'm overwhelmed by the options for hardware. Mac or PC? Low-end or mid-range?
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posted by Dec One
on Aug 20, 2011 -
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Can I extract subtitles from TV shows that I record on a PVR into an *.srt file? I'm recording TV in Australia; my PVR records into files called *.ts, which I believe might be mpeg2, but also contain the subtitles that are broadcast. I've been compressing the recordings into avi files with Freemake, but then I lose the subtitles. Is there an easy to use program that will take a *.ts file and output an avi and and srt file? I've tried Subrip, but it didn't recognise the *.ts file. Thanks!
posted by surenoproblem
on Jan 10, 2011 -
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Does Tivo removing the IR output from series 3 machines upwards leave us screwed to use a cable box? Is there any way for a series 3/4 Tivo to control a digital cable box, and if not, what are our options?
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posted by Brockles
on Dec 22, 2010 -
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How do I choose the elements of a home entertainment system? I'm probably not a snowflake...
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posted by autocol
on Nov 5, 2010 -
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This weekend I'm going to be setting up, installing and configuring Windows 7 Media Center as a DVR. Do you have any recommendations on things to do or not do in order to get the most out of this?
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posted by mr_silver
on May 19, 2010 -
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Having been humbled by a growing cable bill, and emboldened by articles like
this and
this, I've decided to return my cable box and buy a HTPC to serve up TV, movies and other content... Help me avoid some common pitfalls and make this an enjoyable and money-saving endeavor!
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posted by BobbyVan
on Feb 6, 2010 -
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Setting up a PVR/DVR before the Olympics: feasible or not feasible? If so, what components should I buy? Guidance or current resources, please; current setup within.
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posted by Soliloquy
on Jan 27, 2010 -
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I want to be able to record TV shows for both analogue and digital TV. I've done some research and have figured out that I basically have three options; a PVR, a PlayTV peripheral for my PS3 and last of all, a TV Capture Card for my laptop. I've done some research on all of these and have worked out some pros and cons but can't make up my mind. Help me decide what the best option is.
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posted by Effigy2000
on Jan 12, 2010 -
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What's the deal with DVRs in America in 2009? Can I buy one off the shelf and take it home and hook it to the cable and use it successfully like a digital VCR or am I "supposed" to get one from my cable provider and get billed a monthly fee for some program-guide service I do not want?
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posted by Liver
on Mar 19, 2009 -
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I'm looking for a DVD/HDD recorder which can control a cable box. Does anyone have such a combo up and running?
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posted by imperium
on Mar 5, 2009 -
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Does my TiVo Series 1's "Blue Screen of TiVo" mean that it is dead, or do I have my settings messed up?
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posted by AgentRocket
on Mar 4, 2009 -
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What software (or set of software) should I use on my new HTPC for both DVR functionality and streaming internet video?
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posted by jpdoane
on Jan 1, 2009 -
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I have a Series 2 Tivo. After 5 months of no TV at all, I have TimeWarner cable again. In my area, T-W uses the Sci. Atlanta DVR tuner. It's less expensive than Tivo, by several $ a month. Is Tivo worth the extra $ and hassle?
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posted by theora55
on Sep 29, 2008 -
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Motorola PVR fast forward freezing, and no ability to jump when it makes me go back to the start. Argh...
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posted by jimmythefish
on Jul 20, 2008 -
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I'm getting cable for the first time in 5 years soon, and I'd like to get one of these new-fangled PVRs. I've found plenty of info on TiVos, but I'm having trouble finding recent information on alternatives, like MythTV. Does anyone have first-hand experience or quality links?
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posted by chrisamiller
on Feb 1, 2008 -
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Just switched from cable to DirecTV (7 HD channels on cable just wasn't cutting it), and we have a Mac Mini we'd like to use as a DVR. Possible? Practical?
posted by joshuaconner
on Dec 20, 2007 -
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I'm planning on building a PVR and need advice on TV card, PC and the PVR software.
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posted by WizKid
on Oct 18, 2007 -
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PVRFilter: Please save me from my VCR. I'm a DirecTV customer, wondering what my best option is. DirecTV PVR receiver? Tivo? Or something else?
posted by owen
on Oct 3, 2007 -
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Is there one of the PVR software systems (MythTV, SageTV, etc) I can use to access my TiVo shows over my network?
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posted by shinynewnick
on May 26, 2007 -
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I'm building a media center PC for my living room and I'm trying to plan out the hardware/software I'll need. So I have several questions.
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posted by stupidsexyFlanders
on Apr 28, 2007 -
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What would be my best source for HD content and the best PVR to capture that content? I just purchased a new HDTV. I have a Direct TV Tivo box that is only standard def. I figure as long as I have an HDTV though, I should try to get the most out of it. It seems my options are Direct TV with their HD PVR, a Direct TV HD receiver and an HD TiVo or MythTV set up, cable and one of their PVRs or cable and a Tivo or MythTV set up.
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posted by willnot
on Apr 27, 2007 -
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I'd like to use my computer (an 867MHz G4 Mac) to record European soccer (to me, football) matches from digital cable when they are shown live on US cable channels like Fox Soccer Network and ESPN.
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posted by galaksit
on Apr 23, 2007 -
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What is the simplest and least expensive way to stream MP3s and video in various formats to a standard TV? Considerably
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posted by WinnipegDragon
on Jan 25, 2007 -
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I want to have files on my PC or Mac show up on my Tivo's browser sorted into groups, not all as one flat list like they seem to do by default.
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posted by John Kenneth Fisher
on Jan 5, 2007 -
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I have disconnected the SCART connector between our television and PVR. I did this in part because I think Freeview sends some signal at 4am which wakes up the TV and therefore everyone in the house. Is it really a disadvantage not to use a SCART connection?
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posted by boudicca
on Dec 19, 2006 -
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My grandpa enjoys recording TV shows off his satellite feed (DishNet, I believe). The problem is, while the VCR (heh) has a timer, it cannot change the channels and what not. So I found out that he gets up a few times a night to change the channel and what not. I think some sort of PVR is in order. What is the cheapest/simplest thing I can get?
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posted by aeighty
on Dec 6, 2006 -
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Can anyone recommend a good (preferably USB-based) hardware MPEG-2 encoder? Not a PVR, just an encoder.
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posted by ostranenie
on Dec 3, 2006 -
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What would be a good software audio PVR to record an internet stream or line-in on a PC?
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posted by phirleh
on Dec 1, 2006 -
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Does a MythTV-driven digital content capture card exist for use in Canada (Shaw)?
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posted by ThinkNut
on Sep 10, 2006 -
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How can I build a machine (PVR?) that downloads torrents automatically via RSS and allows me to access them in a Tivo/DVR/PVR like interface on my television?
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posted by blueplasticfish
on Aug 17, 2006 -
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I've got an ATI All-in-Wonder X800 XT video card. Where can I find a good PVR program that will work with this card?
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posted by Kraki
on Apr 26, 2006 -
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I'm looking for reccomendations for
Linux PVR software for a security camera application. I want to be able to store a lot (limited only by hard disk space) of high resolution video from a 3 chip DV camera (which will go through a TV tuner card). So far this is rather standard, but I have the (unusual?) requirement of needing to be able to store a lot of metadata from sensors with the video. (more inside!)
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posted by phrontist
on Apr 7, 2006 -
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How do I copy videos FROM my PC TO my TiVo????
I see plenty of ways to copy video the other way, including TiVo's own TivoToGo, but what I'd like to do is copy videos I have on my computer (in various formats) TO the TiVo. Is this possible?
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posted by John Kenneth Fisher
on Mar 31, 2006 -
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Can WinTV PVR USB 2.0 MCE Edition be used with Win 2K? When I purchased it I did not realize I was getting the MCE Edition which apparently does not include the MPEG codecs and has an external IR sensor for use with Windows XP Media Center Edition. The non-MCE version is supposed to work with Win 2K. Should I return this or can I get it to work fully with Win2K ?
posted by flyby22
on Mar 13, 2006 -
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Does anyone know if there are problems with the Guide Plus+ TV listings servers? I have an ATI TV Tuner with the Guide Plus+ software and the listings are no longer updating.
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posted by Otis
on Mar 2, 2006 -
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