Tivo will get those channels. You will need to change channels on the TiVO after installed, just like with a cable box. The TiVo sits between the line in from the wall and the TV.
Robin ----- Original Message ----- From: "KWP Photo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 11:36 AM Subject: [TiVo Central] Question for setting up a new TIVO with TV/cable but no cable box.... > Question: > > I'm trying to set my parents up with TIVO for Christmas. They have basic > cable (maybe 30 or so channels), but no cable box. The coax goes > directly into the TV, and I assume the "cable-ready" capability of the > TV handles those channels. > > In bringing TIVO into their setup, will TIVO get those same 30 channels > or does it need the cable box for that? > > Thanks for any help on this! > > Ken > > > > Chris wrote: >> We have a Philips DVR (160 gig) Tivo that is having a problem. When >> you are watching a recorded show or live tv and hit the Tivo button to >> go to the Tivo Central Screen the background on the Tivo Central >> Screen is not there and the show (or live tv) just continues to play >> behind it. Then you cannot get out of that screen unless you go back >> and re-select what you were watching or select live tv again. >> >> Has anyone seen a solution to this problem or have any idea what to >> do? I called Tivo and they said they haven't heard of it and told us >> to call Philips. They want $20 just so we can talk with a live person! >> (what a rip) >> Any help is greatly appreciated!!! >> >> Thank you!! >> Chris >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.13.13/197 - Release Date: 12/9/2005 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.13.13/197 - Release Date: 12/9/2005 ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Life without art & music? Keep the arts alive today at Network for Good! http://us.click.yahoo.com/7zgKlB/dnQLAA/Zx0JAA/eCTplB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tivocentral/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
