DTV Tivo one cable set up question

[andyclap]

Looking into getting the TIVO for DTV but would like to know how the functionality of the TIVO is limited when only hooked up with one cable? I am not sure if I want to go through the hassel of running a 2nd cable to the location where the TIVO would be located or the expense of purchasing a stacker.

 

[jdspencer]

With only one cable you can record one channel while watching a previous recording.

With two cables you can record two channels while watching a previous recording or watch one channel live while recording a second.

The hassle is well worth it. For the cost of the stacker solution you could probably run several lines to anywhere in your house.

 

[andyclap]

Can you watch live TV while recording with the one cable hook-up?

 

[silversurfer]

Welcome to Satelliteguys andyclap...No you can not watch live TV while recording with only one cable. Well you can watch the channel you are recording but not another live channel.

 

[babula]

Hook up another cable, you will not regret it.
Bill

 

[Neutron]

Welcome to Satelliteguys!!

If you are ordering this through Directv and are getting the installation they will run a 2nd coax for this.

 

[skymaster]

Another 2nd cable question...

I plan to get an HD DVR (probably the HR-250) and DO want 2 cables feeding it. Re the picture below, the square box toward the top presently has 2 lines running from it to 2 Sat receivers located in different parts of my home. They are labeled Ant 1 and Ant 2. The two empty ports are labeled Ant 3 and Ant 4. If I were to run a line from Ant 3 to my HR-250, would that set me up for full 2 channel recording?

 

[silversurfer]

That is quite a rats nest on the back of that thing but yes you are correct...Running a cable from ant 3 or 4 will work...

 

[skymaster]

Just curious...

Is the square box toward the top of my D* antenna a "stacker?"

 

[dishrich]

No, it's your multiswitch...