Use IQ2 in place of standard box

[Mokilok]

I have two IQ2's and one standard box. one of the IQ2's is no longer being used and i was wondering if i could swap that IQ2 in the place of the standard box so I could record on it, also would this give a better picture as the IQ 2 is meant to be high definition?

[OSIRUS]

The Foxtel IQ2 STB needs two cable (LNB) inputs,

you could try it with only one LNB input,

but you may loose some functionality

[mtv]

I have two IQ2's and one standard box. one of the IQ2's is no longer being used and i was wondering if i could swap that IQ2 in the place of the standard box so I could record on it, also would this give a better picture as the IQ 2 is meant to be high definition?

Yes, but you will need to ensure you have two cables from the satellite LNB connected to the IQ2 (if it's a cable box, only one coax required).

Only the HD channels will be better PQ... standard def channels will be the same.

If you have been using the two IQ boxes, I would have thought you would have already noticed that.

[Mokilok]

Ive never setup an IQ 2 before, seems pretty streight forward. the deal is that I entered a subscription with telstra / foxtel and they supplied me with an IQ2 because i was on the platinum plan. now just a couple weeks ago I moved to melbourne from New south wales and as i moved to a new addres I had to get foxtel reinstall, the guy brought a new IQ2 box and installed it today even though I already have one. thats why im wondering, now that I have this spare high def box lying around i dont want it to go to waste if it can be of benifit to me, if not it doesnt really matter though it hasnt cost me anything.

[OSIRUS]

The Spare IQ2 STB is useless.

(should have been returned when you left NSW)

The cards are married to the STB's

& unless the Spare IQ2 has an activated card connected to a active subscription, I don't think it won't work

I don't think any other Foxtel card will work in the Spare IQ2 except the one that is married to it,

But try it, it may be still activated ?