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Question

DVR and usage in another cable system

Apr 8, 2016 11:29AM PDT

Is it possible to move a cable owned DVR to another cable system to record and time shift programs ?

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So far no.
Apr 8, 2016 12:20PM PDT

If you find out it works, be sure to share on this and say, AVSFORUM of your success. Be sure to name the model and cable cos.

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What Bob said, also...
Apr 8, 2016 12:47PM PDT

Your answer lies in your subject line. The device is 'cable owned', so you are SOL. Even customer owned devices are rarely compatible with other (usually, proprietary) cable systems. Sorry Sad