http://www.dvrplayground.com?src=forumtopic_rss DVRplayground - News, Rumors & Trends Forum Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:36:03 GMT admin@dvrplayground.com DVRplayground 60 http://www.dvrplayground.com/brand/dvrpg/community.gif http://www.dvrplayground.com?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/17150/Do-I-need-a-subscription/?src=forumtopic_rss I own a business and therefore, Dish Network will not provide me with a DVR. If I buy a DVR on ebay, do I need to also then call Tivo and order a subscription? Is it possible to use a DVR without a subscription? 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General Discussion Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:59:53 GMT Canecorso26 http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/17150/Do-I-need-a-subscription/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/17146/dvd-dvr-computer-compatibility/?src=forumtopic_rss Hey everyone. Im new at this but have done a lot of research and cant find what Im looking for. Im looking for a dvd player with a hard drive that I can hook up to a computer and store movies and pictures on. Buying a HTPC is going to cost too much and I dont want to have to use a mouse and keyboard. Almost like a big Ipod without the screen and a dvd player. Does such a thing exist? If not, how do we make one and make millions!!? Thank you in advance. Gmit General Discussion Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:56:04 GMT gmit http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/17146/dvd-dvr-computer-compatibility/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/17128/DirecTV-to-FIOS/?src=forumtopic_rss I've had DirecTV for several years (switched from Dish Network), have upgraded my DVRs to larger disks (but never got the MRV working!). Verizon has just upgraded my neighborhood to Fios and is offering a package of phone, internet and TV that is ~$50/mo cheaper than what I'm now paying for phone, DSL & DirecTV. The old copper phone lines here needed to be replaced 10 years ago, so this part is a welcome upgrade. Also, the internet connection will be almost 10X faster! Has anyone had experience with the Fios TV offering? Their multi room viewing DVR sounds pretty nice (and easy!). The biggist drawback I see is the small size of their DVR hard drives. Only 80 hours standard & 18 hours HD. I don't have HD yet so 80 hours is semi OK but I presently have ~ 300 hours on my Samsungs. Can these Fios DVRs be upgraded? Also, Verizon presently only rents their equipment. Is there a source for purchasing compatable DVRs? Thanks! General Discussion Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:37:55 GMT speedo123 http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/17128/DirecTV-to-FIOS/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/17109/New-Platform-Features-Update-Your-Profile-And-More/?src=forumtopic_rss In our recent upgrade to our platform, we've introduced some new features, and I'd like to introduce you to how they work. Rating Content Items First, we've added the ability to rate other content on the site, such as individual forum threads. You'll also be able to see average user ratings for each content item. Go right ahead and start rating your favorite content items, and help other community members find the best stuff! Update And Personalize Your Profile Second, we've upgraded the profile screen, and added the availability of some great custom options. Here's what you'll now be able to do: Add your Twitter username Add your YouTube ID Add your Flickr account All of these will be visible when other community members view your profile. In addition, you'll also be able to select the country you live in, and your country's flag will be proudly displayed next to your avatar! Groups We've also enhanced the Groups section of the site. First, you'll now see a sidebar on the right hand side of your screen, where you can access "My Groups," the groups that you are subscribed to, with one easy click. You can also see all members in... Website & Community Feedback Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:56:54 GMT Peter Redmer http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/17109/New-Platform-Features-Update-Your-Profile-And-More/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/17006/Directv-DVR-HR10-250/?src=forumtopic_rss I have an old DVR from DirecTV sitting in a box as I've switched to Dish Network. My question is, what can I do with that relatively big hard drive in there? Can I use it for my computer? Can I get the programs off of there and put them on my Dish Network DVR? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! illinialumni General Discussion Sun, 18 May 2008 14:59:50 GMT illinialumni http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/17006/Directv-DVR-HR10-250/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16878/DVR-keeps-failing-to-record/?src=forumtopic_rss I have a Wharfedale DVDR24HD. http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores... For the last few mounths it's been playing up. I'll be recording something and everything is fine untill it gets to the point of ending the recording and it will say 'failed to stop recording' and won't of recorded it. Which is so annoying! Not only that but the disk won't record again afterwards. (Even more annoying!) Sometimes it won't let me erase the disks either. It works erasing them on my laptop but I don't really wont to risk using the disk again if the DVR seems to find it faulty. It's started happening a lot more often over the last few weeks and it's at the point where it's just not reliable anymore. Is there a way to fix this? Is it just that mine must have broke? Is it worth getting a new one or would I be better off getting a different DVR? If so, any ideas? What's good atm? Thank you for your help! (That is if you do, of course.) P.S. It is the DVR that is faulty, not the disks isn't it. I really doubt it is the disks though, I've used quite alot of them and... General Discussion Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:22:45 GMT Mgirl http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16878/DVR-keeps-failing-to-record/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16722/Help-with-connecting-DVR-to-DVD-recorder/?src=forumtopic_rss Hi, I have a Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD, I wanted to take files from its hard drive and burn them onto a dvd using an external dvd recorder, I had a few questions about this process. 1. How do I hook up the DVR to the DVD recorder? 2. I am using component cables (to get an HD signal) to connect my High definition tv to my Scientific atlanta DVR, If i use composite cables to connect my dvd recorder to the dvr (which only give a digital signal, NOT HD), will there be problems when i record to dvd? 3. I am using easy setup mode on my dvr and everything is displayed in 1080i, will this be a problem when recording? 4. Do i need a specific type of dvd recorder? I was looking into the following: http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFS10085730&catid=20210&logon=&langid=EN&test%5Fcookie=1 should it be sufficient to record files? thank you Troubleshooting General Discussion Cable (Comcast, Cox, etc) Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:49:13 GMT Complete_Noob http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16722/Help-with-connecting-DVR-to-DVD-recorder/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16667/making-a-cctv-dvr/?src=forumtopic_rss hi there guys, I'm looking into making a linux based cctv dvr, with time and date stamping etc. am looking into it too, but if anyone else has any ideas/experience i would love to hear from you please. General Discussion Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:54:04 GMT gamble http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16667/making-a-cctv-dvr/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16598/DRM-Removal-Software/?src=forumtopic_rss [url= http://www.remove-drm-protection.com/DRM-Removal.html][b]DRM Removal[/b][/url] - following DRM Removal software recommend Tunebite Premium, SoundTaxi, WMAConvert, NoteBurner Audio Converter,DRM copy protected music. Upgrading General Discussion Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:23:40 GMT avdsad8 http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16598/DRM-Removal-Software/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16505/DVR-like-system-help/?src=forumtopic_rss Hi, let's say I have a video teleconference system and I want to record every conference made to a hard disk in my PC. I thought about making a DVR like system. Can anyone help me like with what kind of hardware and software stuff I need. My PC has a video input card, so I can connect the system to the computer right now, but I need some more ideas on how to get this going. Thanks General Discussion Wed, 30 Jan 2008 03:12:14 GMT jam51 http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16505/DVR-like-system-help/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16412/Hi.-I-m-new./?src=forumtopic_rss Hello. My name is Pablo Gener. I'm from Argentina. I got a TV capturer hooked to my comp. I just wanted to know if I can use a different software than the one that came with the TV capturer to use it, so that I could perhaps add functionalities to it, like SAP, decoding encoded (pay-per-view) channels, etc. Any ideas, guys? Thanks in advance for your time and your concern. Pablo Gener. General Discussion Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:36:41 GMT pablogener http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16412/Hi.-I-m-new./#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16365/Dead-Series-2/?src=forumtopic_rss I recently had my trusty philips DSR704 die on me. It would not move past the "powering up" screen, and made three buzzing sounds every 10 seconds or so. I was thinking of putting in a new hard drive with Instant cake, since my assumtion is that the Hard drive failed. Is there any way that I can remove and view programs that were on the dead tivo drive? General Discussion Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:15:17 GMT rfrancoisx http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16365/Dead-Series-2/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16341/PVTnet-and-HDR10-250-issue/?src=forumtopic_rss I am new to this and am having issues getting my Trendnet USB adapter working. I have a HR10-250 version 6.3 with PTVNET HD 6.3. I purchased the Trendnet adapter from DRV Upgrade with my PVT software. I installed the software on my drive, reinstalled the drive, connected the Trendnet adapter to my HR10-250, and ran a wire to my router. I powered up the Tivo and all of the channels are working. On the Trendnet adapter only the 100Mbs light comes on, and the Link light is off. I checked my router DHCP client list and it does not see the Tivo. I amnot sure if the Tivo is not connecting to the Trendnet, or if the router is not finding the Tivo. Can someone help me understand how to gett hese talking? Upgrading General Discussion Networking Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:30:53 GMT pjt8362 http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16341/PVTnet-and-HDR10-250-issue/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16319/Inexpensive-programable-DVR-to-record-TV-programs/?src=forumtopic_rss I need advise on an inexpensive DVR solution that would meet the following functions. 1. Able to schedule the TV program for recording. 2. Record to either hard disk or DVD media. 3. Able to record from cable programing. 4. I do not want to have pay for a monthly subscription for Tivo programing. Are there any inexpensive Tivo models that can be used in the above methods with paying for a monthly subscription? Thanks in advance Gary General Discussion Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:49:45 GMT garytn9988 http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16319/Inexpensive-programable-DVR-to-record-TV-programs/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16274/Help-adding-a-7200.../?src=forumtopic_rss Hi, Just recieved a used 7200 from in-law who upgraded to HD. Can I still use this DVR? It has a yellow card inserted in the back. I currently use a standard non-dvr in one room, and a 501 in another room. Obviously I like the 501 and 7200 due to the no-fee grandfathering by Dishnetwork. Please advise on how to proceed... Thanks, X5 General Discussion Dish Network Mon, 26 Nov 2007 02:43:10 GMT x5Cross http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16274/Help-adding-a-7200.../#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16246/Directv-dvr-question/?src=forumtopic_rss Is it possible to just play what has been recorded on a directv dvr after the directv account is cancelled and theres no satellite connection? I was able to see the recorded playlist but I get a black screen when trying to play. Troubleshooting DirecTV General Discussion Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:01:14 GMT leerob01 http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16246/Directv-dvr-question/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16210/-DVR-no-longer-available--message/?src=forumtopic_rss I just added another DSR-704 to my existing network. the New unit does not show the others in the network. The others DO show the new one and its recordings, but If I try to transfer from the new one I get a message 'you cant watch this program now, either because the DVR is no longer on the network or the program can no longer be found' I can still FTP and telnet to everything on the network including the new one Any Ideas Why the new one doesnt show the old units and/or why I cant transfer from it? General Discussion Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:20:25 GMT Phantomodopera http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16210/-DVR-no-longer-available--message/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16207/fix-or-replace/?src=forumtopic_rss how do i fix an dtv r15 to keep it from freezing up can i change the drive od is it in the soft ware? if it cant be fixed what is a better replacement? General Discussion Sun, 11 Nov 2007 00:37:29 GMT Dragon http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16207/fix-or-replace/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16120/New-TiVo-Website----TiVo-HD-Contest/?src=forumtopic_rss I saw a new TiVo website and thought i'd just pass this by - might be worth checking out as you could win a new TiVo HD and lifetime subscription -- hookupwithtivo.com. All you have to do is impress the host of the Bachelor, Chris Harrison, with a personal ad showing how much you and your HDTV deserve TiVo HD. Looks like it began today and will run through Oct. 22. Best of luck! TiVo HD & Series 3 General Discussion Thu, 25 Oct 2007 02:40:01 GMT tivomann http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16120/New-TiVo-Website----TiVo-HD-Contest/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16090/vhs-to-dvd-format-question/?src=forumtopic_rss Hello All: [Forgive the noob-ness of this question, but when it comes to DIY DVD creation, I'm as ignorant as a box of hair...] Here's the question: I recently bought a Samsung dvd/vhs machine, DVD-VR357, to (hopefully) convert an old VHS collection > DVD, and to try & author-in some homemade chapters. I recorded the first movie to DVD, and up til then things seemed simple. Then I took the DVD to the desktop computer, to transfer it onto hard drive & try some chapter-authoring. But neither of the optical drives on my desktop unit will read the disc that the Samsung produced; I can't even get past the error msg ["<drive letter> is not accessible. Incorrect function."] to find out what format the disc is! Can someone help me w/ this or at least point me in the right direction? Thanks a bunch! riprap living under the bridge eating digital leftovers General Discussion Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:26:19 GMT riprap1951 http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/16090/vhs-to-dvd-format-question/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss