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Maxcat
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  #1239742 16-Feb-2015 09:55
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I noticed there was no Freeview logo on Tivo - so corrected thanks.

I would love to know if it is a software fix.

I could use HD out of component in my Sklingbox!



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  #1239768 16-Feb-2015 10:23
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Have you considered HDMI to TV and digital to the receiver?

Maybe your TV/setup etc doesn't support this, but this is what I do and it works fine.  There are minimal audio delays so it works well. 

 

 

 

Tivo is standalone in so many ways, so not it's not related to freeview restrictions.

Mine told me I wasn't registered a week ago, so I couldn't record any more.  I turned the unit off and back on again (IT.101) and it came right.  First major issue in the years we've had it.
I don't like a lot about Tivo, it's extremely old UI wise now with SD menus etc and made in Mexico, but to it's credit, it's still working and at the time was miles ahead of the no name freeview brands out initially, like Zinwell and JC Matthews etc.

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  #1240083 16-Feb-2015 15:04
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thanks for your kind offer max but i've sent the unit back.

rang tivo support, who were apologetic.

i'm getting another one !

again i told them top check the unit works before dispatching...

the phone support has been great, but the logistics side is useless.

third time lucky ?





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  #1256871 12-Mar-2015 10:18
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third time unlucky !

the 3rd replacement never showed up so screw hybrid.

i bought  a 'new' unit off trademe.

it's been working fine for several weeks.

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  #1256874 12-Mar-2015 10:26
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Post edited. As per the FUG: "When talking about a company use their real name. We follow the principle that respect must go both ways."




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  #1260159 16-Mar-2015 12:28
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it was a dyslexic typo !

haha

hooked up the new tivo and noticed the onscreen menus etc are in 720p with teh unit set to output native video.

i thought all the tivo menus were sd ?


 
 
 

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  #1260503 16-Mar-2015 18:59
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ilovemusic: it was a dyslexic typo !

haha


Yeah, nah. Good try ;-)

hooked up the new tivo and noticed the onscreen menus etc are in 720p with teh unit set to output native video.

i thought all the tivo menus were sd ?



The quality of the menus are certainly SD! I don't know why it's 720p. All of ours also output at 720p displaying menus.




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  #1260553 16-Mar-2015 19:41
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Maxcat: I could use HD out of component in my Sklingbox!


You could always purchase an HDFury. HDMI in, HD component out, and the reviews regarding quality are pretty strong. Even the older version II unit should handle this quite well, but from what I have read I would avoid the version I.

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