Is Tivo service required?

deanrd

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Is Tivo service required?

03-05-2009, 06:25 PM

I have a Tivo Series 2 540040 4 yrs. old with a possible failed hd (GSOD). I'm upgrading to an HD DVR to replace it w/lifetime service.

Question - If I replace the hd in the failed Series 2 can I use it like a VCR? Does it work in manual mode (EX: record ch 6 from 8-9 on Tues) or would I need another service agreement?

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03-05-2009, 06:28 PM

Nope. That unit won't work at all without service.

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03-05-2009, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by WK-Michael View Post

Nope. That unit won't work at all without service.

Bummer

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03-22-2009, 01:24 PM

Is there a list of units that will work as a VCR, without being activated? I have a 540 Series 2, but I was thinking about getting another just as a basic recorder.
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03-22-2009, 08:18 PM

Most early-model Series1 units do (HDR series and SVR2000). The Toshiba units and the Pioneer units also don't require service to work as a VCR.
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