has anyone got the 30 second skip going?

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#48541 15-Nov-2009 19:36

I have tried to enable the 30 second skip feature through the remote (Google for "tivo 30 second skip" if you don't know it). I didn't have any luck getting this going.

Has anybody else tried/succeeded?

I can't stand the linear fast forward feature that comes as default on the TiVo. This was great piece of technology in the 80's on my betamax VCR

, but come on!, this is 2009!

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#273295 15-Nov-2009 19:53

I've tried this but cannot make it work either. Have tried with standard remote, and TiVo Glo remote ( which is great almost beyond description, bought from amazon.com ) and doesn't work on either.

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Joseph

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#273301 15-Nov-2009 20:09

I don't believe this works on any models outside the USA. The UK, AU and NZ terrestrial models are all different hardware and software.

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#273323 15-Nov-2009 21:59

probably was taken out to appease the advertisers

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#273327 15-Nov-2009 22:21

allstarnz: probably was taken out to appease the advertisers

I will hazard to guess you are likely correct there.

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#273344 15-Nov-2009 23:43

I read someplace (well 1 place) that it actually worked in NZ (But was disabled by default). As far as I know when you are watching a recorded program (not live) press SELECT PLAY SELECT 3 0 SELECT and it will beep to enable it.

If it doesn't work then we are out of luck :-(

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#273411 16-Nov-2009 10:09

LennonNZ: I read someplace (well 1 place) that it actually worked in NZ (But was disabled by default). As far as I know when you are watching a recorded program (not live) press SELECT PLAY SELECT 3 0 SELECT and it will beep to enable it.

If it doesn't work then we are out of luck :-(

Yah this is what we have been trying, no luck.

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Joseph

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#273422 16-Nov-2009 10:38

http://www.nbr.co.nz/article/tivo-ad-skipping-be-disabled-new-zealand-92982

Sounds like they actively removed this feature from the NZ boxes' software/firmware

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#273428 16-Nov-2009 10:49

jofizz: TiVo Glo remote ( which is great almost beyond description

Could I ask what makes this remote better than the one provided? Is it worth the extra $$$'s?

Thanks.

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#273530 16-Nov-2009 15:15

You certainly may ask! I was going to post a picture and a description of I, but have not yet gotten around to it.
I'll give off my chuff tonight and do it.
Short answer is that I think it's heaps better, and yes, I am happy with how much I paid.

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Joseph.

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#273539 16-Nov-2009 15:33

Yes, you could almost just press Forward 7 times (3:50) and skip those pesky ads. I just wish the ads were more appealing and not about sanitary products, nappies and pet food at dinnertime then I'd actually watch them and probably TV as well!