One
of my first concerns was that my entertainemnt center
wouldn't be compatible with it. I've had that happen with
my computer before. Fortunately, TiVo is very cross compatible
with just about everything out there. If it wasn't compatible
with all the major brands, it wouldn't be too popular
now, would it? :)
Your TV, stereo, A/V system and VCR
Your Cable box (digital or analog)
Your Antenna
Your Satellite receiver
Your video game system
Combinations.(you can hook up a cable box, and a
sattelite system,vcr, etc.) Don't worry about not
being able to watch your VHS without connection back
up your VCR...it all works together
Philips HDR612 TiVo 60 Hour
Personal TV Recorder
My
Phillips TiVo came with a pack of wires and connectors
called the "Jack Pack". It makes sure that you
are going to be able to connect to all the systems you
have at your house. Audio-video connections include an
S-video output (cable supplied) and an optical digital-audio
output (cable not included) for state-of-the-art video
and audio. Two analog-audio stereo and composite-video
outputs (cables supplied) offer extended connectivity
with conventional equipment, while infrared (IR) and serial
outputs are offered for future upgrades. An RF (CATV)
output with channel switch (cable included) and a VHF/UHF
input (for an antenna or an older VCR) complete the package.
Your PTV unit works by changing the
channels of your cable box, satellite receiver and/or
tuner for you. These are your input sources. Your unit
may be able to control multiple input sources simultaneously,
limited by the number of input connections. This means
you could get your channels from antenna, cable, and satellite
receiver at the same time, and the unit will know which
channels in the EPG belong to which input source.
"Raw" input support is convenient
if you want to record from any arbitrary input source.
Some input sources support direct serial connection. If
this method isn't supported, the unit can talk to the
source using an infrared signal blaster (IR blaster).
The serial method is technically more reliable and faster.
Some input sources have UHF-controlled remotes instead
of IR, and might not work with your unit.
