Direct tivo units...questions about cable signal (1 Viewer)

[Chuck Paskovics]

I'm contimplating a direct tivo unit. Since the tivo is built into the dss receiver, is it possible to record not just dss signals, but also the cable signal? So if there is something on my local channels will I be able to record it to tivo or am I limited to only dss signals?

If so, can I record both a dss signal and a cable signal at the same time (with the duel boxes)?

 

[Brian Gentry]

AFAIK, the DirecTivo units do not have an MPEG encoder built in to them. Nor do they have external inputs. So, you won't be able to record off of cable using this unit.

The chief reason that they are able to offer the ability to record from two DBS streams at the same time, is that there is no encoding to worry about. They just take the satellite signal, already MPEG-2 encoded, and put it on disk.

Brian.

 

[David WS]

You can get local channels via DirecTV in most major markets now (Even PBS, WB and UPN). So in a way your problem with recording local channels is moot. If you don't want Sat service, you need to get a standalone(Analog) Tivo. It will allow you to record from Cable.

 

[Mark_E_Smith]

Here is some info from a previous post
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...03#post1034203
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...36#post1035736
DTiVos can only record off the sat and they dont record HDTV, but they do record and output DD
I have 3 Direct TiVos, they are great, If you go DTV they are a must!!!
For more info on all things about the DrecTiVo go here
http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb...p?s=&forumid=7
Hope this helps