[cornflakes]

If I cancel D*, will I still be able to watch my recorded shows on my HR10-250? I have about 20 hours worth of shows I'd like to record onto DVDs.

Thank you!

 

[Earl Bonovich]

Yes

 

[cornflakes]

If I cancel D*, will I still be able to watch my recorded shows on my HR10-250? I have about 20 hours worth of shows I'd like to record onto DVDs.

Thank you!

Dug around a little deeper and was able to find posts that answered my question. To recap it seems that you can disconnect the satellite connection to the box to prevent the deactivation signal from reaching the box, and it should still function for several (exact number unknown) days until it automatically deactivates itself.

Once the box deactivates either through receiving the deactivation signal from D* or by itself, then it's useless unless reactivated again.

If I'm wrong, could someone please correct me?

 

[ApK]

I believe that warning is for the non-tivo DVRs like the R15. I think you can watch the shows on Tivo based units no matter what, but it wouldn't hurt to be on the safe side.

 

[crendall]

After upgrading from the SD Tivo to the HD Tivo, I connected the SD Tivo to an older TV so I could finish watching shows I recorded on it. It hasn't been activated in over 6 months and I'm still able to watch what is recorded on the Tivo.

 

[cornflakes]

After upgrading from the SD Tivo to the HD Tivo, I connected the SD Tivo to an older TV so I could finish watching shows I recorded on it. It hasn't been activated in over 6 months and I'm still able to watch what is recorded on the Tivo.

Thanks!! That's even better!!

 

[BCGreg]

If I cancel D*, will I still be able to watch my recorded shows on my HR10-250? I have about 20 hours worth of shows I'd like to record onto DVDs.

Thank you!

A bit late, but I'll say that not only can you save the shows to DVD (or watch in HD), the HR10-250 actually works BETTER without all the guide data to slow it down. Deleting shows and scrolling through the What's Playing list are much faster.

FYI, D* may keep calling you trying to get you to resubscribe. Ask to be put on their "Do not call" list.