I think they sent me the wrong STB/DVR

[dbsav]

I have been a FIOS customer for several months so I decided to upgrade to DVR.  The sent me my new box it I suspect it might be the wrong one.  Note: I have an analog TV with only a coax input.  I received a HD/DVR QIP 7216-2, which doesn't include a COAX "out" to TV.  I also receive two DCT Digital Adapters but it's not clear of this is the solution or not.  I have no idea why I received two adapters since I only have one TV.  I'm guessing that either (A) I have the wrong box (should I have received the 7216-1) or (B) I need to hookup from wall to STB/DVR to adapter to TV.  This is what I plan to try next.  I just hope I will be able to hook up my old STB if this fails. 

Any advice would be well appreciated.

Dave

[matcarl]

You need to hook up the box with one of the other outputs. Do you have composite or S video inputs on your TV?

[dbsav]

That's the problme.  I only have a coax input going into my TV.

Dave

[Troy · Accepted solution]

AFAIK, none of the Verizon DVRs have an RF output.  What you'll need to do is either run it through a VCR with composite imputs and an RF output or get an RF modulator (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RF_modulator).

Here's a Belkin brand ... http://www.google.com/search?q=F8V3063 

[matcarl]

All their standard boxes and the DCT700 which he got have coax outputs. He just can't have the DVR then. 

Message Edited by matcarl on 09-20-2008 02:20 PM

[kvelling1]

I have the 7216-1 DVR and it DOES have an RF output. 

Another option would be to get a RF modulator --Target sells a GE unit (cat #73452) for <$20.00.  It take the composite video (yellow connector) and R&L audio (red&white) connectors and converts them to RF chan 3 or 4.  All cables are included.

[Telcoguru]

Verizon discontinued the SD-DVR. If you ask for a DVR you will get a HD-DVR. If you have an older TV with coax input only you must get a RF modulator like the other posters stated.and a set of RCA cords to hook up from the HD-DVR to the RF modulator.

[dbsav]

Running it through the VCR did the job.  I may look into getting an RF modulator, but the VCR at least works for now.

Much appreciated!

Dave 

[dbsav]

I just had to run it through my VCR.

Dave

[kvelling1]

As I stated above, I have the 7216-1 DVR (just got it about 1 month ago) it is an HD DVR, and it DOES have an RF output, along with SD composite & S-Video; and HD component & HDMI.

I would suggest that you ask Verizon  to replace your 7216-2 with a 7216-1.

See page 3 in:

http://onlinehelp.verizon.net/consumer/bin/pdf/fios/Motorola%20QIP7200%20User%20Guide.pdf