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TiVo outside the USA does not get "activated" like it does in the USA. Once you get it you will need to replace the current software on the hard disk with the one suitable for use over here. This is configured for our video standards and our own server that "talks" to the TiVo for setting it up for use and downloading guide data.I just won a series 1 philips tivo unit off ebay and it's being sent over(from US). My question is-- because the unit is brand new in the box and never used, or activated, can it still be used to simply operate off my AV cables from Austar without activation?
On that note, if your TiVo did not come with a networking card you will want to invest in one. This is because we generally do not use the inbuilt modem as there is not many dialup ISP's that can support the login/password authentication. The common way to use a TiVo here is via the network card and your broadband internet service provider. These network cards are NOT like the type for a PC and are also more expensive ($70-$100AUD).
You can also do the setup and operation via a serial cable to your PC and as already mentioned via the modem which is harder but doable. More information on the OzTiVo website in the "networking" area (not this site - this is the forums) and I'll give the address below.
No it won't be a problem. You won't be able to use the RF input or output from the internal tuner as this is not compatible over here. But A/V input and output will be fine.Oh, and secondly, outputting AV cables from the tivo should not then be a problem should it?
Some research will help immensely. Visit www.oztivo.com and look at the "Beginners FAQ" area. This website also has the relevant software and setup instructions required for getting the TiVo up and running.I guess these are things i should have asked before I paid for it!
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