I'm actually having trouble blocking the incoming signal....even from the TiVo remote. I've gone as far as placing several (9 or 10) layers of electrical tape over the TiVo sensor and the TiVo still responds to the TiVo remote. I can only successfully block it if I use several pages from a magazine or booklet and place that across the entire front of the TiVo. Am I doing something wrong? I feel like I'm a long way off from resolving this issue. (I can't even block the normal signal, never mind allowing just enough of the blocked signal in to prevent the signal overload.)

Any other tips, steps or tricks are very welcome.

Thanks.