http://www.dvrplayground.com?src=category_rss DVRplayground - Hacks, Mods & Upgrades Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:31:01 GMT admin@dvrplayground.com DVRplayground 60 http://www.dvrplayground.com/brand/dvrpg/community.gif http://www.dvrplayground.com?src=category_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19409/Newbie-wants-to-learn-about-TiVo-DIY-drives-networks/?src=category_rss Somewhat mechanically (& digitally) inclined newbie looking for advice on how to copy my play lists from a dying DirectTV HR10-250, how to upgrade using DIY software, and how to network (activate the usb ports) on all 3 of my HR10-250's. Can anyone show me where to start? Troubleshooting Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:31:00 GMT ac gypsy http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19409/Newbie-wants-to-learn-about-TiVo-DIY-drives-networks/#discussion?src=category_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19395/Ptvnet-stuck-in-reboot/?src=category_rss I have a New-to-Me Phillips DSR7000. new original disc, version 6.4. Went though the guided set up, and first phone call and activiation, then I used MFStools to expand to a 750 drive. Pulled and booted in the Tivo... all good. Ran the PTVNET with success on the 750gb drive, replaced to the Tivo, and it is in a reboot loop... I've checked the cables and pulled the power a couple of times, not luck. Building & Hacking Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:57:32 GMT kevin k http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19395/Ptvnet-stuck-in-reboot/#discussion?src=category_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19189/DVR-Cuts-Off-Shows/?src=category_rss I have Time Warner's HD DVR service, and I have a rather annoying problem. The machine always cuts off the the last minute or so of every show I record. Why does this happen, and is there anything I can do to fix it? Troubleshooting Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:20:21 GMT KJPowers http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19189/DVR-Cuts-Off-Shows/#discussion?src=category_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19056/Turn-Cable-Box-into-personal-DVR/?src=category_rss A certain cable company forgot to pick up their cable box, and have not mentioned anything to me about it for several months now. So I'm assuming its not important to them, and can now claim it as my own. So here is my question, can I turn it into a personal DVR? Brand: Scientific Atlanta 8300HDC I am proficient with computers, and willing to do what it takes. Is there a software/hardware/firmware hack/format/install that I can do to make it work as a personal DVR instead of the cable box/dvr it was intended for? Any help much appreciated! Building & Hacking Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:30:59 GMT Viktor http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19056/Turn-Cable-Box-into-personal-DVR/#discussion?src=category_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18822/Rebuilt-TiVo-wont-change-channels/?src=category_rss Hi: My TiVo hard drive recently bit the dust so I replaced the drive and Caked it. I have a series 2 DVR from TiVo. Everything worked fine - I ran the guided setup and have downloaded all of the programming updates from TiVo. The only problem is TiVo only show me channel 3. It looks like it is changing channels, and even the program information banner changes to the correct information for that channel. But the net result is still channel 3. Similarly, if I set TiVo to record a specific program - the timing is right but the channel is always 3. I have checked and rechecked all of my cabling to the box. I am sending cable directly from the wall, before any other cable box, DVD or device of any kind. I am only left with the software to blame. Any ideas? Thanks. Troubleshooting Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:20:57 GMT rbgiantfan http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18822/Rebuilt-TiVo-wont-change-channels/#discussion?src=category_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18779/Hacks-to-get-the-USB-or-Ethernet-from-DTV-HD-DVR-box-to-output-data/?src=category_rss Direct TV sux azz cause they wont activate the USB or Ethernet ports on their boxes. There must be a way to hack them and get them to broadcast or at least talk to my PC so I can download my HD movies and burn them onto Blu Ray disks. Anyone know how to do this???? Hacks, Mods & Upgrades Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:17:25 GMT Qesta http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18779/Hacks-to-get-the-USB-or-Ethernet-from-DTV-HD-DVR-box-to-output-data/#discussion?src=category_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18778/Hacks-to-get-the-USB-or-Ethernet-from-DTV-HD-DVR-box-to-output-data/?src=category_rss Direct TV sux azz cause they wont activate the USB or Ethernet ports on their boxes. There must be a way to hack them and get them to broadcast or at least talk to my PC so I can download my HD movies and burn them onto Blu Ray disks. Anyone know how to do this???? Hacks, Mods & Upgrades Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:08:48 GMT Qesta http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18778/Hacks-to-get-the-USB-or-Ethernet-from-DTV-HD-DVR-box-to-output-data/#discussion?src=category_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18718/Newby-HELP/?src=category_rss I just bought a Philips PTV300. I thought it just needed a HD and thats it. I haven't tried anything yet, but found that I might need to plan to spend more time. Does anyone have any suggestions, step by step instructions to make this work? I know nothing about the DVR althought I'm pretty familiar with computers. Is there a manual available? Thank you szanghi@embarqmail.com Hacks, Mods & Upgrades Sun, 31 May 2009 14:17:07 GMT DetSal http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18718/Newby-HELP/#discussion?src=category_rss