DVR use with basic cable?

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Setting up a DVR to work with Time Warner basic cable takes a few minutes using a pair of composite...

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Can I use a DVR with basic cable and without a monthly fee?

I don't have a flat screen, or anything besides basic Time Warner cable. But I wanted to know if there is any kind of DVR I can buy to record shows without VHS tapes or DVDs / monthly fees for DVR involved.

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tivo is all I can think about

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Can I use a stand alone DVR with basic cable?

I'm in college and we only get basic cable (nothing digital that I know of). I'm thinking about buying a combo dvd-dvr player (if such a thing is possible) but I don't know if it'll work with my colleges cable service. What do you think?

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Hello, I currently own a Tivo Series 2 DVR and I have basic cable (not Digital). I have no problems...

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Can i use dvr with basic cable?

i have basic cable, but i want to record shows when im not home can i just buy a dvr w/o digital cable or satilitte

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Some Cable companies will let you if you have a digital starter which is the same price as standard...

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Can you use a DVR/Tivo to record without digital cable/satellite service?

I have a HDTV with built in tuner. We currently have Digital Cable with all the works, DVR, HD programming, etc. I have been talking to my wife about potentially just installing a good old fashioned antenna and go back to receiving over the air HD like...

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Hi BJ_1985, Sure you can record off the air. You will want to go to the TiVo setup menu and set it up...

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Can I buy my own HD DVR Cable box and not use the cable companies' ?

Hi I have TimeWarner cable and just switched to their HD DVR cable for which I am charged about $10 a month to rent. I was listening to NPR and some guy mentioned that you shouldn't rent but purchase your own HD DVR cable box to save money. Is this possible...

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According to the FCC, YES. As far as the cable company making it easy on you, fuggedaboutit. But a comparable...

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What is the best way to connect Cable Tv (through coaxial cable) to my PC so i can USE my PC as a DVR?

Please be specific on which video card brands and software programs you used or reccomend. I've seen some that supposedly allow you to use the digital tv guide on the pc so you could actually program like with the cable companies dvr. PC is running Vista...

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What you want to use is a tv tuner card which you can plug into your pci slot on your computer. Go to...

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Can I use my own DVR with cable?

I currently have digital cable with DVR service via TWC. I would like to cut down costs and get basic cable (or even digital cable) and purchase my own DVR box. Is it possible to do so? I find conflicting information and I'm not sure. I'm just trying...

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You cannot buy the same box the provider uses. Or at least if you somehow did, the provider will not...

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No. The tuner(s) will only work with a satellite signal, which is very different from cable.

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Can I use a DVR box from one cable company on another company's cable?

I have a DVR box from an Brighthouse cable company, now I am in another city and was wondering if I can make this DVR box work with Cox cable.So, Anybody know?

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No sir, I work for Comcast. That DVR will only work with their service because of the serial numbers...

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