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    Adivce on moving shows to desktop?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Looking for advice.... I want to be able to transfer shows form my Replay 5040 to my home computer. Don't want to watch them there, just archive them. I have a wireless setup, using a D-Link DI-624 router. What is the best way to go? I...
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    Follow up on returned 5040 - it's back & works as new.

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) About a month ago I reported that I had returned my 5040 to DNNA for repair with the promise that my actual unit would be repaired and returned. There was much speculation about whether that promise would be kept. I just got back...
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    Replay Update?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I just notice a counter when i hit select during a record and live show. I never saw this before until friday after the rtv (5508)rebooted after going down for maintenance.
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    Swapping a drive

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I have a 5040 with a 40G drive. I also have a 120G drive. Can I simply copy what is on the 40 onto the 120 and install it in place of the 40? Would I retain all of my already recorded programs? Thanks. -- Jerry Bank Trenton, New...
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    converting AVI file

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) recently a buddy of mine gave me a DVD-R with a bunch of shows on it that are in .AVI format. Is it possible to convert these files to whatever format my RTV uses so that I can stream them to my RTV and watch them on TV instead of my...
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    can't start dvarvhive

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Whenever I try to start Dvarchive i get 500 mozilla firefox browers windows trying to open up in very rapid succession.of course dvarvchive won't load. HELP!! peter
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    "Please wait . . ."

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I know this has been asked and answered so I'm not gonna beg too much, but simply want a pointer to where I can find the answer. . . I have my 5040 connected to my network via a wireless bridge. Without fail, when it comes time for...
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    Wierdness w/ Mothly Activated Machine Compared to Lifetime..

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I have three RTVs, all refurbs -- two lifetime activated 5040s and one monthly activated 5504. I've only had the 5504 for a couple months. The 5040s I've had for over a year. Although I use all three machines to record, I usually...
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    no boot

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) My replay 2020 turns on,,the power light goes on and the hard drive spins,,,but no boot up screen and nothing happens. Any suggestions.
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    Editing MPG Files

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Is there freeware that can be used to edit the MPG files that RTV writes? I've tried several without success. I have even tried to convert them to AVIs or WMVs with no success.
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    Why does Dennon keep Replay around?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) They seem to do NOTHING with it! I went to activate a third Replay bought from EBay yesterday. I couldn't remember my password for Replaytv.com so I clicked "Send me my password". Well, it lets me know it's been changed and will be...
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    Motorola DCT2224 remote codes?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Hey folks - a question... I just added Replay #3 to the household. It's connected to a Comcast/Motorola DCT2224 cable box. The TV that we're using does *not* respond to any remote controls (that part broke years ago) so we've been...
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    replay 4500 and blue screen

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) HELP!!! My replay 4500 has a blue screen with no other messages. with the replay unit off or on it's the same thing. I am using RF conectors only. My switcher doesn't support composite video. I don't want to get another converter...
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    can REPLAY TV or TiVo be used without a subscription?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I am new to the subject of REPLAY TV. I have been using a VCR recorder to record tv shows and am intrigued with the use of a hard disk drive to use instead of tape. I notice that both REPLAY TV and TiVo units are advertised with a...
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    Wholesale Change in Channel Lineup

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) In my area, Comcast will be changing almost the entire lineup of channels in a few weeks. Will I have to make any adjustments to my regularly scheduled repeating recordings? For example, "60 Minutes" (CBS) is now on Channel 9, but...
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    Just an observation..

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I have been having trouble downloading larger shows from my 55xx series Replays. They would always fail with a read timeout error. I bumped up the transfer rate to 1024 in DVArchive and no longer have any issues... CW
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    HD Recomendations.

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I got a 5040 that finally went dead. I was able to resurrect the 40 GIG HD once a while ago, but to no avail this time. I stumbled upon this ad...
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    old SS

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) So, is it true I can't convert my subscription from my old SS to a newer network capable model?
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    Transfer Speeds

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Since a person sending a show is likely to do so at less than 384K speed (typical 5MB cable modem upload speed), and since a receiver with a similar connection has the ability to receive at up to 5MB, is it likely that receiving two...
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    Spontaneous reboots when connecting to network

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I have a 5060 with a 100GB HD, and it's been working great for the last 8 months, but the last week, it's started acting up. It's rebooted spontaneously a few times while recording shows, and tonight the guide ran out of shows and I...