TiVo General TiVo Discussion Part 2 - Page 173

carlwaring · 22-04-2011, 16:18

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Originally Posted by passingbat

If Tivo is advertising certain features, then they aren't bells and whistles; they're part of the advertised feature set.

Tivo offers powerfull search and additional information on shows, actors, directors and the like with links to online information. That is an important part of the feature set. You may just use the 'recording features' but others want that advertised extra functionality; it's what separates the Tivo box from V+ or Sky+

So, they should work. For me, they do, so I don't have a problem, just delight in the extra functionality.

Oh I do use all those features and they work too. That was my point

The OP was, imo, talking like it was an expensive door-stop or something.

JayAy · 22-04-2011, 16:20

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Originally Posted by JayAy

Thanks. Price is clear thanks - What's the best route to get this fixed on the contract - 150 and sales?

All sorted now, at least verbally - just waiting for another contract which should have Â£100.55 as monthly service charge.

busboy125 · 22-04-2011, 16:41

Ordered TiVo on 15th April, was told verbally on phone that install booked for 28th April. Was given an order number, but to date have not received confirmation Email or letter. Is this normal or should I give them a ring??

fixerman · 22-04-2011, 16:45

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Originally Posted by busboy125

Ordered TiVo on 15th April, was told verbally on phone that install booked for 28th April. Was given an order number, but to date have not received confirmation Email or letter. Is this normal or should I give them a ring??

I never got any form of confirmation. I was down for a morning install and when the installer had not arrived by 12.00 I called 150 and asked where was my Tivo. They confirmed that it had been moved to an afternoon slot. Sure enough at 13.00 on the dot he turned up.

For peace of mind it is a good idea to give them a call. It happens all the time. They don't mind!

busboy125 · 22-04-2011, 16:46

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Originally Posted by fixerman

I never got any form of confirmation. I was down for a morning install and when the installer had not arrived by 12.00 I called 150 and asked where was my Tivo. They confirmed that it had been moved to an afternoon slot. Sure enough at 13.00 on the dot he turned up.

For peace of mind it is a good idea to give them a call. It happens all the time. They don't mind!

Thanks, will wait until Tuesday and give them a ring.

heavyside · 22-04-2011, 17:58

I've had my TiVo for eight days now and the series link function seems very capricious. I set a link for Rome on TCM on every evening at the same time for the next week or so. When I checked in my planned programmes I found that recordings for Friday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday had not been registered. All the other evenings had the series link symbol next to them. I had to go back into the programme guide and set these individual recordings manually. There were no clashes on those evenings. Come on VM, must try harder.

Update: I've just checked again only to find that Saturday's episode was no longer checked to record. It was definitely there this morning. It seems that TiVo has simply 'forgotten' the series link. I checked in recording hiccups and there was no mention of problems with these programmes. This is a major bug that need fixing. Frustrating!

spiderwebb46 · 22-04-2011, 18:40

Just Had my TIVO installed about an hour ago. A couple of quick questions come to mind that I forgot to ask the engineer.
If I go away for a few days I would normally switch the box to "Standby" - I presume I should do the same with TIVO, but will it still record the programmes I have asked to record when I am away and the box is in "Standby" mode
also
I think there is a USB port at the rear - I haven't checked but the book suggests there is - am I able to insert a memory stick with AVI movie files on it and they will play ?

whoareyou · 22-04-2011, 18:50

On planned recordings, the series' have a R with multi circles. What is it if one show just has a tick before it? Its on series link

fixerman · 22-04-2011, 19:12

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Originally Posted by spiderwebb46

Just Had my TIVO installed about an hour ago. A couple of quick questions come to mind that I forgot to ask the engineer.
If I go away for a few days I would normally switch the box to "Standby" - I presume I should do the same with TIVO, but will it still record the programmes I have asked to record when I am away and the box is in "Standby" mode
also
I think there is a USB port at the rear - I haven't checked but the book suggests there is - am I able to insert a memory stick with AVI movie files on it and they will play ?

No problem leaving it in standby. All planned recordings will record.

The USB port is not customer useable!

Good luck and enjoy your TiVo!

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Originally Posted by whoareyou

On planned recordings, the series' have a R with multi circles. What is it if one show just has a tick before it? Its on series link

A single tick means that show is scheduled for recording. Sometimes if you select a show for recording and subsequently select a series link, the first scheduled show will only show a tick but if you scroll down you should see the next episode will have the multi circle "R". It seems to be one of the many quirks of the TiVo.

carlwaring · 22-04-2011, 19:44

In addition to the above, a Series Linked recording will become a one-off recording, seperated from it's SL, if you change any of the options for that specific recording.

Doz007 · 22-04-2011, 20:55

I've just been setting up some series links etc & noticed that the gadget show appears twice it the 'Search TV' section.

If I search the letters 'GA' it comes up with 'Gadget Show, The' but also 'The Gadget Show' further down the list. Surely a single show should only have one 'Hub'?

nick_f · 22-04-2011, 21:03

Hi all Tivo Installed this morning! Wahoo!
First box went Haywire so 2nd box was installed fine......

The 10 mins after engineer left i got a Smart Card error, Tivo team fixed a card error at their end, However now i have a message saying "ON Demand is Unavailable" and i cant access On demand. Apps, Wishlists etc, Any help please?

howardmicks · 22-04-2011, 21:12

just checked my epg`s on my v+ and tivo boxes to see if been updated to show the tribute show on cbbc for sarah jane (elizabeth sladden) on saturday,V+ updated tivo not.So much for a regular updated epg,Sky`s was updated yesterday.
Defo improvement needed on tivo`s epg

carlwaring · 22-04-2011, 21:16

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Originally Posted by howardmicks

just checked my epg`s on my v+ and tivo boxes to see if been updated to show the tribute show on cbbc for sarah jane (elizabeth sladden) on saturday,V+ updated tivo not.

Well mine has it. When was your last 'call home'? Mine was 1630 today. (You'll find the info on the "network" screen in 'settings'.

KathG · 22-04-2011, 21:39

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Originally Posted by nick_f

Hi all Tivo Installed this morning! Wahoo!
First box went Haywire so 2nd box was installed fine......

The 10 mins after engineer left i got a Smart Card error, Tivo team fixed a card error at their end, However now i have a message saying "ON Demand is Unavailable" and i cant access On demand. Apps, Wishlists etc, Any help please?

This sounds a bit like my problem, I had TiVo fitted on Wednesday and the engineer had to use a second box and smart card,
I have just posted a message on the forum with some images of what I am seeing. Here is the link
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...-any-form.html

I spoke to VM on Thursday and am still waiting for a responce. Getting a bit ticked off now