Will the TiVo Premiere record two shows at once with an over the air HD antenna? If so, does it need more than one HD antenna to do this?
143138
It will record two shows at once with an OTA antenna. One HD antenna will do, you don't need two. Due to different channels requiring a change in my HD ant. position, I had to give in & get basic cable again. I really tried, but couldn't deal with some shows being recorded to the extent that I couldn't enjoy watching the show. I even bought a different HD Ant., but still had the same result. Unfort. I'm not in a good position. But, I do love my TIVO.
143139
Not sure because I have cable but the way TiVo works is by using the internet to list up two weeks of programs. Then you select from the guide what shiws you want.
143140
Yes, it does. One antenna connection is all that is necessary. Both signals will travel from the antenna at once. Just a note: I bought the lifetime service rather than the monthly service. It is much cheaper in the long run. Everything else just wishes it was a tivo.
1278326
I kept my Tivo's when I upgraded. I have 3 running at the same time, each in a different room in the house. I can access one from the other, and transfer shows between them but each unit needs to have its own cable card. I hope this helps
1906119
Yes, just keep in mind that each time you split the signal of the antenna you weaken the signal that actual reaches the device (t-v, DVR, etc.). You can probably get by with a one-to-two splitter, but more than that and you need to think about getting an RF Amplifier that has multiple outputs, with your antenna connected directly to the RF Amplifier, and individual coaxial feeds from there to each device. I've learned this the hard way.
1638050
The tailgater antenna only receives one program at a time. this DVR has two program capability otherwise to tv's, Plus HD which the tailgater antenna does not offer HD.
911502
As long as your antenna is connected to the input of the unit, yes it will record over the air broadcasts.
129238
Yes, but keep in mind that you have to supply your own usb hard drive and you will be limited to recording whatever channels the antenna can pick up. Also you will not be able to record one thing and watch another. You will watch what is being recorded. The box does a pretty good job recording. I can't tell the difference between something that's been recorded and live tv. The naming scheme is basic and doesn't use show names so you may have a hard time finding a particular show you recorded if you record a lot of stuff. But all in all this box enables free hd recording of your local channels.
184577
You don't wanna do that. Even if you could get it to work, it wouldn't select channels by itself, you'd have to manually change the channel on the digital converter box to whatever you want to record next. Plus, it'd all be low-def. To record from a rooftop antenna to a DVR, you need a DVR with an ATSC tuner -- or, preferably, several ATSC tuners so you can record multiple channels at once. Since everybody using a rooftop antenna can't live without such a DVR, there are zillions to choose from -- NOT! I dunno what's wrong with this market, but finding such a DVR is ridiculously difficult. I have two. The first and best is the Channel Master CM-7000PAL, which has two tuners and therefore can record two programs at once in full HD. The other is a Magnavox MDR515H which only has one tuner and only records in low-def, although it's still widescreen and a very good fidelity low-def so it's quite watchable. It also can record on a rewritable DVD which would be nice when the HD fills up, but being low-def it has 250 hours of space on the HD so it'll never fill up. Last I heard, one or both of these models are NLA -- but that *might* be because they've introduced new and better models. Channel Master, for example, was supposed to introduce a 3-tuner model. I'm sorry the options aren't better. I'd very much like to find out why the market for ATSC DVR's is suppressed and throttle somebody.
1950340
i have the tivo roamio with ota antenna support and tivo mini. all 4 tuners can be used to record on the roamio. The mini dynamically takes away one tuner when using it.
1581111
Sorry, I can't give you an accurate answer. My gut feeling is that since both TiVo and HDHomeRun are both tuners there could be some conflict. You may be able to make them work, but probably not the way you want it to. My HDHomeRun is directly connected to the cable and I use Microsoft Media Center for the DVR and other functions and it works very well in that configuration. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
1974383
I actually don't own one anymore, but no...you cannot record more than one show at a time because unfortunately, this machine only has one tuner in it. However, a similar but better DVR is Tablo, which comes in a two tuner and four tuner version.
2185802
Hi,Sorry it took so long. Yes a Premiere XL can be used with an antenna. I had contemplated it myself and the TiVo technicians were very helpful. Your best bet is to call them 877-367-8486.Best reardsKevin
1340383
You can use it like an old VCR -- record by times etc... But the guide (show listings) will be empty. Also -- if it is a Series 2 the HD will not look great as the TiVo does not support HD.
357418
Yes it will. I assume you are using a cable or dish service. When you hook it up to your cable box or decoder it will ask if you want it to scan for all channels when done you will be able to record either. By the way you do not need a cable box just a card and decoder if your company offers that. The TiVo unit has several tuners inside.
2093099
Depends on the antenna! I brought an "indoor" antenna and the image quality on most stations I think surpasses cable. But there is one, PBS (channel 11 in Chicago) that is not coming in well. Actually unwatchable due to pixilation. This has nothing to do with the Tivo, it's the antenna. So I either need to get a better antenna or switch to cable.
1217273
No, it doesn't provide that kind of service. You can only record over-the-air shows from an antenna. There's a new model, but I believe it works the same way - its tuners only accept antenna inputs.
61207
you can only record one show at a time. don't if it will work with dish. if it does you have to hook it up between tv & dish equipment. when programed channel numbers will be different.
2097883
It will record two programs at the same time. Obviously on two different channels. We do it all the time.