http://www.dvrplayground.com?src=forums_rss DVRplayground - Latest Forum Threads Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:02:21 GMT admin@dvrplayground.com DVRplayground 60 http://www.dvrplayground.com/brand/dvrpg/community.gif http://www.dvrplayground.com?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20605/Transfer-Direct-TV-Dvr-movies-to-a-Playstation-3/?src=forums_rss I have movies I'd like to take from my Direct tv DVR and put into my PS3. Is this possible? General Discussion Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:02:21 GMT Suzanne46 http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20605/Transfer-Direct-TV-Dvr-movies-to-a-Playstation-3/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20546/Pentaplex-PDVR-4300-Help-Please/?src=forums_rss Hello everyone, I have an issue and I need some advice please. I have a Pentaplex PDVR-4300 DVR that has been recording for 3 years. The machine seems to have crashed. Whenever I turn it on it just hangs at the boot screen "Pentaplex MPEG4 DVR, DVR 4 Channel". Usually this screen stays up for around 2-3 minutes and then the OS loads. I slaved the drive initially to OSX but it didn't recognize the partition. Then, I tried Windows XP AND Windows 7, same deal. I downloaded Ubuntu Linux and created a VM, slaved the drive and the files were viewable. The drive started clicking but I managed to get 99GB's of data off to another NTFS drive. Now, I see all the folders on the external, all containing 12MB MP4 files but when I try to play them in VLC, no video comes up but the slider begings. They are all about 2-3 minute clips. I tried all different players, DivX, Windows Media Player, Quicktime etc. I even tried installing CODEC packages to no avail. Does anyone have any experience with these DVR's? General Discussion Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:13:53 GMT XxThe_RemedyXx http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20546/Pentaplex-PDVR-4300-Help-Please/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20492/HELP-Networking-ISSUE/?src=forums_rss Newly installed PTV net. I can telnet and ftp into the TIVO, but cannot establish an HTTP connection. This is vexing me. I can ping, the router sees the box. My network is as follows: DSL router running 192.168.0.1 subnet Netgear router connected to it, one side on the 192... subnet Netgear router uses DHCP 10.0.0.0 subnet. Laptop connects through wireless side, Tivo and another computer through hub then into hard-wired connections on Netgear. The netgear router sees the Tivo in i'ts device list HEL:P Networking Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:18:21 GMT murfmv http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20492/HELP-Networking-ISSUE/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20456/Watch-DVR-without-Satellite-service/?src=forums_rss I have a DVR through DirecTV. I have temporarily suspended my DirecTV service for 3 months, until my house is built. Can I hook up my DVR to a TV and watch the shows that are recorded on it without having satellite service? How? I'm staying with a friend who has UVERSE if that can help in any way. DirecTV Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:18:51 GMT Barb http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20456/Watch-DVR-without-Satellite-service/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20467/TiVo-Premiere-Has-Been-Unveiled/?src=forums_rss Have you heard the news? Get the press release here. You can also check out a coverage roundup of the announcement at TiVoCommunity.com. TiVo Premiere (Series4) Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:11:21 GMT Peter Redmer http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20467/TiVo-Premiere-Has-Been-Unveiled/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20260/direct-tv-dvr/?src=forums_rss can i take the hard drive from one dvr and watch recorded movies in another dvr just like the first one i want to record from my daughters and bring to my house and watch just change out the drives any wisdom is greatly appreciated DirecTV Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:20:18 GMT bear http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20260/direct-tv-dvr/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20178/1-line-into-dvr-but-need-dual-capabilities..-more-complex-then-basic-changes/?src=forums_rss Hi guys, About 6 months ago i talked my father into changing from cablevision to directv. When the installer came to the house there were a few reasons (mostly our reasons not installer) that he had to use the existing lines that the cable company had hooked up to connect to 2 of the tvs in the house. Im not sure but possibly 1 of those lines was ran into the receiver Im referring to in this thread.. This was a standard receiver from directv... Well for Christmas I bought my father a directv non HD dvr for his "man cave". Basically the setup is there are 5 receivers hooked up throughout the house. The 1 in my room from day 1 was an HD DVR. This has 2 lines going into it from the dish on the roof. That dish has 2 lines also running directly into the basement where it hits the mini multi switch. Heres where the problem begins. The line running from the output of the switch going into my fathers man cave is in a spot where only 1 line can fit. Meaning I cannot just run another line from the switch into the back... Troubleshooting Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:05:33 GMT JustLiam http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20178/1-line-into-dvr-but-need-dual-capabilities..-more-complex-then-basic-changes/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20152/export-recordings-from-disabled-moxi-box/?src=forums_rss 1/25/2010 Hello there, I was wondering if you or someone you know may be able to help me with a technical question pertaining to the old style moxi box. Sorry not sure of the model number. I can tell ya it is from around the 2007 era and its big bulky and grey. Any way the question is this, Recently Charter communications disabled my box for non payment. They are asking for me to return it. Before I do I had some programming recorded that I would like to burn to a cd or download to my computer then burn. Problem is I don't know if there is a way to export the video from the moxi hardrive since it is disabled. Can I remove the hardrive and hook it to computer or dvd player and export the programming this way? Thanks Corey General Discussion Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:30:00 GMT cenglish1 http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20152/export-recordings-from-disabled-moxi-box/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20102/post-upgrade-guide-data-issues/?src=forums_rss 40 gig 540 s 2 single tuner. Finaly got aroung to upgradign my beloved tivo with some more drive space .. using a 750 gig 7200 baracuda pata drive. Instacake seemed to bake it just fine .. Installed drive ... c&de ( took almost 3 hours ) .. guide setup .. connect .. download .. system update .. restart .. c&de once more .. numerious forced connections .. numerious reboots .. clear guide data .. reboot .. download ..( ect ) and for some reason it will complain about guide data has run out. can someone perhaps point me at the button to fix this .. preferable before I throw the old 40g back in and just forget this idea. Not a newbie to computers at all. So even a comment like 'edit the params dd uses to write the inital image' would work for me. Kinda frustrating. Ive had the pile of drive and cd on my desk now for a while but FINALY got a chance to do the upgrade .. and now my tvio is not so happy Any ideas ?? Upgrading Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:40:53 GMT Kevorkian http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20102/post-upgrade-guide-data-issues/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20050/Motorola-dct6412-III-not-deleting/?src=forums_rss Hey Guys, Here's the deal. I have a motorola dct6412 III that I found in a house I was cleaning out. I hooked it up to my tv and I have a subscription to Cableone basic cable package. I was only using this for the dvr capability, but later found out it gives me the digital and HD channels. Its been working fine for about 8 months. But now when I delete any shows that I have recorded to free up memory space it deletes the show from the list but increases the percent of memory used. Im at about 80% full and fear when I delete to record more it will eventually say no memory left. Is there any way to fix this? And if its a factory reset, will it upload my info to the cable company alerting them of me using my dvr as appossed to renting theres and paying for the extra channels. Thanks in advance. Troubleshooting Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:45:05 GMT joehero http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20050/Motorola-dct6412-III-not-deleting/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20028/Dish-DVR-Like-PC-Software/?src=forums_rss Does anyone make software for the PC like the Dish DVR? We have broadcast television, and it seems to be a crap shoot what kind of channel browsing software you get with a new digital television and there is no way to record anything that's on the air. I'd like to go PC only, but I don't know enough about where to get the best rated software setups. ~Joe Building & Hacking Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:23:29 GMT jp2code http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20028/Dish-DVR-Like-PC-Software/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20022/TRANSFER-Between-DCT6416-And-Vista-64-bits-using-Firewire/?src=forums_rss »I would like to interface the Motorola DCT6416 to my laptop (Vista 64 bits) using the Firewire link. Where to find suitable drivers? How? Thanks. Building & Hacking Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:58:52 GMT Louis L http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20022/TRANSFER-Between-DCT6416-And-Vista-64-bits-using-Firewire/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20021/Simple-question-I-hope-.-./?src=forums_rss I've had a S2 Tivo for some time, but only want to use it like an old VCR for recording over the air broadcasts. When I bought it the salesman ( who wanted the sale ) said sure, I could do that. Not mentioning that there was a HUGE fee to subscribe to Tivo. . . I don't need to pay $12 a month for a TV Guide. By NOT subscribing my Tivo refuses to work . . . Is there a way to bypass the subscription and just record programs over the air ? Thanks in advance for any help. Bruce TiVo Series 1 & 2 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:28:32 GMT brucetx69 http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20021/Simple-question-I-hope-.-./#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19991/Direct-TV-DVR-DVD-or-Hard-drive/?src=forums_rss Can I copy a recorded program on myDirect TV DVR to my computer or external Hard drive ? DirecTV Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:43:02 GMT muddog http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19991/Direct-TV-DVR-DVD-or-Hard-drive/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19963/Adding-a-Used-Receiver/?src=forums_rss I am a bit of a novice and have aquestion that I am hoping somone can answer for me. I am a DirectTV customer and I currently have 3 televisions with recievers. One television is HD and the otehr two are standard def. On the HD TV I have an HD-DVR reciever, on another tv, I have a DVR and on the third I have a standard no frills reciever, all purchased/leased from DirectTV. I just bought another HD TV and wondered if I could by a used HD/DVR reciever from either Craigslist or Ebay and replace the stanbdard no frills reciever. Would this work without involving DirectTV or would I have to be charged for adding HD/DVR service to a third television?I hope this makes sense and someone can help me out. Thanks in advance, I really appreciate it. Scott scott.chrismer@gmail.com DirecTV Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:11:45 GMT schrismer http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19963/Adding-a-Used-Receiver/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19946/instantcake-error/?src=forums_rss InstantCake TWP for Series1 DirecTV TiVo Units (download) DSR6000R01 I purchased the download ISO and followed the directions.. but ran into an ERROR IT gives an ERROR code 1 --- after the "icing on the cake" ERROR:'edit_bootparms' failed getting active root. ERROR: the exit code was 1 ERROR" cannot continue Can anyone provide some help with this? The respons from the DVRupgrade Customer SUpport to me was : This sounds like an issue with how the drives are configured with your PC. Please post your inquiry on our forums (if you haven't already) with as much detail as possible and someone should get back to you shortly. Thanks, Lou Homebrew & DIY Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:37:36 GMT bert http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19946/instantcake-error/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19831/HDVR2-TO-PC/?src=forums_rss I have a HDVR2. I would like to copy the programs to my PC and eventually to a DVD. Can I use just a video capture software to perform this and which one is the best. I have XP on my PC. General Discussion Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:02:44 GMT sksimon http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19831/HDVR2-TO-PC/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19763/Can-InstantCake-be-used-more-than-once/?src=forums_rss I purchased InstantCake some time back to rebuild a faulty hdd on my Humax T800. I recently moved and as last time the hdd now won't work. Can I use the original InstantCake to make another hdd? Same system as first time Upgrading Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:36:48 GMT dave31833 http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19763/Can-InstantCake-be-used-more-than-once/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19740/black-screen-in-remote-desktop/?src=forums_rss hi. i have a problem with my dvr . i want to remote to my dvr with remote desktop connection or with radmain software or with web but when i connect to my dvr the screen is black . TV Show Talk Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:04:30 GMT mohammadjani http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19740/black-screen-in-remote-desktop/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19739/black-screen-in-remote-desktop/?src=forums_rss hi. i have a problem with my dvr . i want to remote to my dvr with remote desktop connection or with radmain software or with web but when i connect to my dvr the screen is black . General Discussion Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:03:40 GMT mohammadjani http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19739/black-screen-in-remote-desktop/#discussion?src=forums_rss