Wavy Tivo Picture (DirecTV)

[Redondo]

I have an older Hughes DirecTV tivo box we have been using for about 3 years with no problems. Latley I've noticed a very visible wavy pattern on shows playing from the unit (live TV and DVDs have no issue). Is this an indication of my unit going bad?

Assuming I don't want to switch away from TiVo (love it) and can't go to cable (Sunday Ticket Package), what is my best course of action? I don't have a HD TV, if that matters.

[WK-Michael]

We have replacement DirecTV TiVo units still, so if you need one, we can sell you one.

Wavy lines might mean a bad motherboard, but they also might be inteference. Have you tried moving your components around and trying different cables?

[Redondo]

Thanks -

I don't think it is interference, I've moved a bunch of stuff around. Could interference come from the dish on the roof?

If I replace the unit by buying one from you guys, will my current card work, or will I have to call DirecTV?

Thanks-

[WK-Jeff]

Do you have it connected to a surge protector or UPS? If so, you might try removing that to see if it helps. You might have a bad surge protector/UPS.

If that doesn't work, then yes, your current card should work in our box--but you'd have to call DIRECTV to have the card activated in the replacement unit.