Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Wavy Tivo Picture (DirecTV)

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • #1

    Wavy Tivo Picture (DirecTV)

    I have an older Hughes DirecTV tivo box we have been using for about 3 years with no problems. Latley I've noticed a very visible wavy pattern on shows playing from the unit (live TV and DVDs have no issue). Is this an indication of my unit going bad?

    Assuming I don't want to switch away from TiVo (love it) and can't go to cable (Sunday Ticket Package), what is my best course of action? I don't have a HD TV, if that matters.
    Tags: None
  • #2
    We have replacement DirecTV TiVo units still, so if you need one, we can sell you one.

    Wavy lines might mean a bad motherboard, but they also might be inteference. Have you tried moving your components around and trying different cables?
    Been here a long time . . .

    Comment

    • #3
      Thanks -

      I don't think it is interference, I've moved a bunch of stuff around. Could interference come from the dish on the roof?

      If I replace the unit by buying one from you guys, will my current card work, or will I have to call DirecTV?

      Thanks-

      Comment

      • #4
        Do you have it connected to a surge protector or UPS? If so, you might try removing that to see if it helps. You might have a bad surge protector/UPS.

        If that doesn't work, then yes, your current card should work in our box--but you'd have to call DIRECTV to have the card activated in the replacement unit.

        Comment

        Previous template Next
        Working...
        X