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    "ghosting" hard drive image

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) is there anyway to archive/ghost the image on a 5080 without first removing the hard drive and putting it in another machine. TB
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    Valentine's Day

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Check out today today programs scheduled to be recorded (doesn't seem to matter if it's today or the future). Don't recall similar changes changes in the past for this or any other holiday or event (though I had a computer program for...
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    My "new" replay

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Well... It arrived today, A brand "new" used 5040. I was stringing cat-5 when the doorbell rang, Plugged it in, turned it on and it promptly did not work... .Got the numbers I needed from setup Came in to this computer, logged into...
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    HELP!! I missed Apprentice

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Somehow I messed up and didn't get tonight's Apprentice record. Can someone send it to me.... please ID: 00004-54831-75816 Thanks
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    ABC's Lost

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Does anyone have any episodes of Lost? My wife would be forever greatful! Thanks, Scott
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    IR Blaster Code DTV D10-300

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Hi- Does anybody know of an IR blaster code that works with the DirecTV D10- 300? The serial port doesn't control the unit, and I can't seem to find a IR code that works. Trying to get my new 5500 series RTV to work. Thanks
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    ethernet card dead

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Quite a while ago I had posted about a network problem I was having with my RTV 4500. I got a lot of suggestions. Unforunately, none of them worked. I decided to just let it go, losing much of the functionality that I had an RTV for...
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    hard drive utility?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) my 5080 is acting very strange as of late and i'm wondering if the HD isn't going bad. are there any utilities out there to somehow run and see if it's going bad or not? when i change channels, say choosing 124, it will change to 12 or...
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    IR Blaster Stopped Working

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I have been using a RTV 4500 with IR blaster to control a Motorola DCT2224 digital cable box for some time. Initially I had the usual problem with occasional incorrect channel changes, but this was solved (as noted in an earlier posting...
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    My replay is acting up today

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) The scheduled shows did not change cable box to the right channel, then when i manually tried to change from 7 to 5 it ended up 555 on the cable box. Then it wouldn't go back to 7 but i see the numbers changing on the cable box so the...
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    RTV with Canadian satellite receiver?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I have a 5040. According to RTV they only provide the guide for USA programming sources. I have a DirecTV satellite receiver on input-1 and a Canadian satellite receiver on input-2 which is configured as "other composite". If I want to...
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    Replay tv Vs. Tivo

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I'm considering getting a DVR and am confused by the many options. I have Directv and am not sure if I should get a directv DVR with tivo, a stand alone tivo unit, or replay tv. I noticed shop at home network had some replay tv units...
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    Wireless Networking a 5040 with a PowerBook??

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I have an Apple PowerBook running Jaguar (OS 10.2.8) sitting next to my 5040. Does anyone have any idea whether it's possible to use the PowerBook's 802.11b capabilities to connect it to the network? Do I need a crossover or normal...
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    cheapest wireless solution for rtv? (wireless bridge?)

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) would like to get rid of some wires around the house.. whats are the cheapest options for wireless connectivity to the replay units? 802.11b is fine.. havent switched to a g router yet anyways.. Ive seen some wireless bridges on ebay...
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    add 5504 without service to network units?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Ive already got a 5504 with lifetime activation.. and I recently upgraded it to 160gigs.. But I would like to be able to watch shows in the back room.. I see the 5504 is selling pretty cheap without service.. so I was thinking about...
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    Episode Request: 24 Season 4, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) This is my first request for this type of help, but if there is ANYONE out there who recorded last night's episode of 24 and can send it to my replay device, please help! You just might save my marriage! I had a taping conflict and my...
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    Ir Blaster problem

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) When I returned from a trip I find that my IR blaster has fallen off the sattelite box. Obviously some shows did not get recorded. Is there a good way to keep it attached. I have used Scotch tape, but that clearly doesn't always...
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    remote control of replay

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Comcast digital made some changes in the last week. Since that time, my remotes for my Panasonic Showstoppers willl not work properly. If I try to change the channel, the cable box reads each number multiple times; usually 3 times...
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    REQ: 24, Day 4: 10:00AM - 11:00AM

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) If someone would be kind enough to send this episode my way, I would greatly appreciate it. This is my first request :) 00004-54831-84772
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    Question re Subtitle files (idx & sub) and my DVP642_17

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I have no problem viewing subtitles which have the .srt extension but some movies come with 2 other types of file extensions: xxxx .idx along with xxxx.sub. I have tried burning the avi file along with just the file with the ..sub...