Zip Code 147BERM

[firebladeboy]

Now this is Annoying!

I live in Bermuda. My cable company provides lineup data to Tribune using Zip Code 147BERM. If I go to Zap2It and enter that up come all my correct listings etc.

If I can get that Zip code into my Tivo software using a hack (guided setup only allows US Zip codes) will it then go get the right program listings for me? Or is it not that simple?

I know I can use Tivoweb+ and Channel Map but that seems like overkill when my correct listings are available.

Oh, by the way, I should add that I also have a US address and pay my monthly subscription happily. I'm not trying to avoid paying that or anything, I just want full Tivo functionality and it seems so annoyingly close!

Thanks in advance to anyone who can offer advice. Any answers would be much appreciated!!


FBB

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[compwiz312]

Unfortunetly in an unhacked state, Tivo only provides US listings. You can however generate your own. Check out the following sites for more information:

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/tivo_canada/
http://www.tivocanada.com
http://forums.tivocanada.com

Enjoy!

[firebladeboy]

I realise that I'll need to hack my Tivo to get a non-US zip code in there. But my question is will my Tivo be able to go get Tribune channel info based on that non-us zip code? When my Tivo goes to get it's program guides does it go directly to Tribune? If not, does Tivo Inc. filter the Program guides accessed to ensure they're only US? How does this work in the UK? Thanks for any input you can provide.

[compwiz312]

The thing is that Tivo doesn't directly pull guide information from tribune, they convert to their propriety slice format before sending it out to your Tivo. The catch is that they only process US and UK guide information, so for any other locations, what you have to do is run the conversion process on your computer and trick your Tivo into thinking your computer is really the Tivo server. This is what the Tivocanada stuff does.

Justin

[firebladeboy]

...OK, now I get it. Thanks Justin.

[compwiz312]

...OK, now I get it. Thanks Justin.

Not a problem!