http://www.dvrplayground.com?src=forumtopic_rss DVRplayground - Hacks, Mods & Upgrades Forum Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:18:22 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/20492/HELP-Networking-ISSUE/?src=forumtopic_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=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20178/1-line-into-dvr-but-need-dual-capabilities..-more-complex-then-basic-changes/?src=forumtopic_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=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20102/post-upgrade-guide-data-issues/?src=forumtopic_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=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20050/Motorola-dct6412-III-not-deleting/?src=forumtopic_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=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20028/Dish-DVR-Like-PC-Software/?src=forumtopic_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=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/20022/TRANSFER-Between-DCT6416-And-Vista-64-bits-using-Firewire/?src=forumtopic_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=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19763/Can-InstantCake-be-used-more-than-once/?src=forumtopic_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=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19409/Newbie-wants-to-learn-about-TiVo-DIY-drives-networks/?src=forumtopic_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=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19395/Ptvnet-stuck-in-reboot/?src=forumtopic_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=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19189/DVR-Cuts-Off-Shows/?src=forumtopic_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=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/19056/Turn-Cable-Box-into-personal-DVR/?src=forumtopic_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=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18822/Rebuilt-TiVo-wont-change-channels/?src=forumtopic_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=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18779/Hacks-to-get-the-USB-or-Ethernet-from-DTV-HD-DVR-box-to-output-data/?src=forumtopic_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=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18778/Hacks-to-get-the-USB-or-Ethernet-from-DTV-HD-DVR-box-to-output-data/?src=forumtopic_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=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18718/Newby-HELP/?src=forumtopic_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=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18499/Instacake-is-giving-me-an-error/?src=forumtopic_rss I am trying to use instacake to create a 500gb drive for my series 2 unit. on the screen is ohci1394_0 irq_handler timeout event=0x00020000 it went through its boot process and i see that the drives were found. I even tried another HD. CD is set to primary slave, hd to master. only 1 HD. thanks for any input Upgrading Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:34:17 GMT infin http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18499/Instacake-is-giving-me-an-error/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18439/Dumping-movies-to-recover-them-from-dying-Direct-TV-dvr/?src=forumtopic_rss I have a hughes dvr2 type video recorder which came with direct TV. Upgraded the 40 gig to 120 and then when that filled up upgraded from a single 120gig to dual 120gigs. Mostly full and years later the thing is now having trouble booting up. As near as I can tell it is always recording to buffer whats streaming to the disk from the broadcast selected channel. I see this as a defect in the design plan in that drive lifespans are shortened considerably if you are ALWAYS writing to them for what would nOw be several years nonstop. After 2-4 tries I can usually get it to boot up and watch a few recorded movies before it crashes again and I have to let it cool off and can try 2-3-4 more times to boot it again. Obviously I would love to just choose a 1TB drive and move everything to a new drive but alas most 1TB drives worth having like the Hitachi for $89 from newegg are SATA now and the instructions to upgrade from 120 gig drives to capacities greater than 137 gig are dicey and not making me feel confident they will not simply... Building & Hacking Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:53:30 GMT informative http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18439/Dumping-movies-to-recover-them-from-dying-Direct-TV-dvr/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18233/Can-t-access-my-directv-tivo-dvr/?src=forumtopic_rss Hi I upgarded my dvr40. Everything went well. I can see my dvr's ip address. I can ping, telnet ahven't tried ftp. I can't access it with tivowebplus. I did for a couple of minutes than it went down and i can't access it anymore. I went into my router config page and it's there. I'm newbie and don't have a clue what happened. Upgrading Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:56:30 GMT aceman2161 http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18233/Can-t-access-my-directv-tivo-dvr/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18048/No-Telnet-or-FTP/?src=forumtopic_rss Fellow Extractors, I have a Phillips DSR7000 with a Instantcaked and PTVNet 6.2a 250 GB drive installed. I had a horrible time getting the PTV Flags to set on the drive. Finally "forced" PTVNet to install. Rebooted TiVo and it would stay in a reboot loop. Disconncected the USB adapter and the unit booted. Installed USB adapter and Cat-5 cable. Ran Look@LAN and found two non Windows IP addresses (TiVo and wireless printer). I can see the IP address, but when that is entered into a browser, no TivoWebPlus. In addition, I am unable to Telnet of FTP to the IP address either. Any assistance at this point is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.. Networking Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:19:17 GMT splash302 http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/18048/No-Telnet-or-FTP/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/17959/Name-Of-File/?src=forumtopic_rss Can someone please tell me what the name of the file that was used to edit the tivo .ty files to remove the ads from it? Many Thanks. TomP Building & Hacking Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:25:51 GMT llptbird http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/17959/Name-Of-File/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss