I haven't seen this question asked. I know I could just use TIVO or rent the DVR box from Cablevision. I have Cablevision and I have an explorer box that uses the smart card. If I connect a separate explorer 8300 (doesnt have a smart card) directly to the box I have now that takes the line in from my cable modem. Being that I have authorized use of my rented cable box (smart card), will it transmit the video to the connected explorer 8300 and will the explorer 8300 be able to receive and transmit to my television so I can record?