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    Switch for a week

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I have set up my RTV to record everything (at least to it's limited prioritizing capabilities) that I record on my primary Tivo. Most recordings are set up as repeating recordings of the same show/same time/same channel but some had...
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    digital broadcast compatible?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) If analog broadcast goes away and all we have is digital reception, will our DVR's be able to still work OK? Right now I only have analog reception and would rather have replaytv than digital reception or HDTV when that catches on full...
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    Why don't other PVR do what Replay does???

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) An interesting interview with former Replay CEO: http://www.darknet.com/2005/05/interview_andy_.html Ever wonder why Tivo, etc can't skip x minutes ahead, have lame or no IVS, can't stream? I mean it would seem easy as pie, yet nobody...
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    Build a Flag-Free HD Personal Video Recorder

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv,alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) Build a Flag-Free HD Personal Video Recorder Now's the right time to build your own digital TV recorder. We show you how. Richard Baguley Monday, May 09, 2005 There are many reasons why you might want to record a...
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    Life span of Replay Unit?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) How long have people had their units? I have had my 5040 for 3 1/2 years. There were 2 or 3 times where it froze, and I thought it died- I did multiple reboots over and over, but finally it sprang back to life. It has been fine for the...
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    ReplayTV not changing to local channels after DirecTV upda..

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Since DirecTV's last update (6/7/05) I have been unable to switch to local channels through my ReplayTV. They come up on the program guide and I can switch to them via satellite receiver/controller, but not through ReplayTV. I...
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    GRRRR, Photo Partition.... Can I Get Rid of It?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Well I just received my 5504 refurb and set it up. Everything went very smoothly, as this is my third unit. However, during setup (as always) I told it *not* to create a photo partition. Yet DVArchive reports that this machine has...
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    Network socket error

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I've been trying to set up my new 5504 using dial-up, but after 5-10 minutes I keep getting this 'Connection Failed' 'ReplayTV was unable to connect to the ReplayTV service to get local phone numbers and tv channels.' and then it...
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    Replay and VoIP phone?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I was just thinking of switching to a VoIP phone service (SunRocket, FWIW) when it occurred to me to wonder if that would cause problems with my Replay (an older ShowStopper model). Is there any way to download updates via VoIP? Is...
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    womble help needed

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) i just downloaded womble mpeg video wizard to test out for editing my recorded shows. I can't seem to figure out how to "cut" the commercials out quickly. The help isn't that great either. Can anyone point me to some online tutorials...
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    No audio out except digital

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I have had my 5080 for about 2 years and until today I have only used the digital audio out. It has worked flawlessly and still does. I just purchased a DVD recorder and hooked the Replay up to it tonight using S-video out and...
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    Trouble replacing cover

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I just upgrade my hard drive on my 5080. It was easy. Now I am having trouble getting the cover back on the unit. I can not seem to be able to slide it forward the last 1/8 inch. Any help out there? Joel
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    Progressive output on a 5508

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I'm considering purchasing a Plasma or LCD HDTV. How is quality of the Progressive output on the 5508 to this type of TV? The HDTVs I'm considering is the Sony 50" LCD rear-projection HDTV, Panasonic 43" Plasma EDTV, and the Samsung...
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    Prefered ReplayTv unit

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) My 5504 RTV is scheduled for delivery on Monday. This model seems to be part of the latest model series. Is it considered any better than any of the previous models or is there an older model out there that RTV people seem to prefer...
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    Multiple RTV Same Room

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I've got two RTVs (and two remotes) in the same room. Is there some way to have one respond only to one remote, and the other respond only to the other remote. I'm hoping that's why there's a jumper header (marked JP1) in the...
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    DVD burning bummer

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I got a home movie tape from a friend that I tried to burn to DVD. I shot it out to my replay and imported it into my PC with DVA. The problem is there are video dropouts on the tape that blue screen RTV. When that spot hits Womble it...
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    replay 4504 help needed

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I sent an Email to Replay tech supporft but the 24 hour response time seems based on a different time schedule. My 4504 has been a little flaky lately where it fails to record some programs. the power light has been blinking on and...
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    American Idol 3/22

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) A kind person IVS'd me American Idol for 3/22 (not the 3/23) repeat, but the sound is terrible. Does ANYONE here have a good copy of the program that can be sent to me? If you had it in HIGH speed and transferred it to tape, I would...
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    DNNA repair service

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) One thing those of us (Myself included) who have done hard drive and/or other upgrades need to know. My original 5504 suffered, it appears, hard drive failure. Since it's still under warranty, and since my policy is to not disturb...
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    no audio output problem -- solved

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I have three RTV4500 units in a network and one of them just stopped working. No audio output. Or very, very weak audio output. Putting the TV's volume control at full blast made the output into a whisper. I thought it was a hardware...