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    Won't reboot. Can I just upgrade the hard drive?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I have a ReplayTV 4508. A few days ago, it stopped working. I wasn't able to turn it on, so I unplugged it (and took the phone cord out) and left it that way for 20 minutes. Then I plugged it back in, but the red power light just kept...
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    Newbie Question

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I purchased a ReplayTV 4504 at a garage sale. First I hooked it up and it seemed to replay pre-recorded programs fine. Then I went to their web site and found out that this unit required a subscribtion to work. Is this unit working...
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    Newbie Question

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I purchased a ReplayTV 4504 at a garage sale. First I hooked it up and it seemed to replay pre-recorded programs fine. Then I went to their web site and found out that this unit required a subscribtion to work. Is this unit working...
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    A simple question about the software

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) My wife decided to get an additional RTV. She got a 5040 from RTV. Good price, what with sale and rebate. However, there have been problems. In particular, it hung up with the "checking for new software" message. I recall that...
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    A simple question about the software

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) My wife decided to get an additional RTV. She got a 5040 from RTV. Good price, what with sale and rebate. However, there have been problems. In particular, it hung up with the "checking for new software" message. I recall that...
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    Network Problem

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) My replaytv hard drive went and replaytv sent me a new unit. I was using dvarchive with no problem now with the new unit I can't see the shows I recorded on my pc. The replaytv is connected to the home network with a linksys wireless...
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    No Fee

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) is there a way to hack a replaytv so the monthly fee isnt requried? -- * Posted with NewsLeecher v3.0 Beta 7 * http://www.newsleecher.com/?usenet
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    Recording without subscription?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Need to record specific local news programs M-F and S-S, same time, every day. Only use for the system. Will any ReplayTV rigs permit recording without a subscription? Thank you kindly.
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    Can you record one show and playback another ?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I have an older Replay model PHVS2000 I think, and I was wondering if I can record one show and watch live TV on another channel at the same time? Can I play back a previously recorded show at the same time it is recording a new show...
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    Req: Letterman show with Jodie Foster (Sep 13, 2005)

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Do people still share recorded shows back and forth on this newsgroup? I missed tonight's Letterman show due to the cable going out during a storm. What info do I need to give from my Replay TV 5040 for someone to send me tonight's...
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    Directv D10 receivers

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I've read all the info on this whole scene and how the serial port doesn't work on some models and has been inactivated by Directv on others. My question is why doesn't ReplayTV offer IR control of these boxes??? I can't believe that...
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    Service Activation Coupon Codes?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I know it's unlikely and I've already searched the web, but is there a coupon code for service activation? I just bought a never-used 5040 that had an infrared problem. I resoldered the board and it's working fine with a new 160gb...
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    RTV2003 dial up fails

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I have a RTV2003 that has not connected to the replaytv serves since late 1998. There is no listing of phone numbers to dial but I am able to input various local as well as the replaytv 800 number in the dialing prefix and it will...
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    New ReplayTV Subscription

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I have few questions: 1 If I have lifetime sub for Showstopper 2000 will I qualify for discount subscription if I buy additional replaytv 5xxx? 2 Besides big hard drive, is there any differences between ReplayTV model 5500...
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    New ReplayTV Subscription

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I have few questions: 1 If I have lifetime sub for Showstopper 2000 will I qualify for discount subscription if I buy additional replaytv 5xxx? 2 Besides big hard drive, is there any differences between ReplayTV model 5500...
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    ReplayTV High-Def Model?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Anybody hear about a release date yet?
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    newbie needs help w/extract rtv

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Does anyone have detailed instructions for using extract rtv (ver 16)? I can't seem to find any out there. Thanks
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    newbie needs help w/extract rtv

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Does anyone have detailed instructions for using extract rtv (ver 16)? I can't seem to find any out there. Thanks
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    Comcast Changed Their Channel Lineup

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Comcast Cable has changed most of the channel numbers at midnight this morning (at least in Albuquerque, anyway), and now my Replay doesn't have the correct channel numbers. I went into the setup menu and forced my replay to call...
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    Comcast Changed Their Channel Lineup

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Comcast Cable has changed most of the channel numbers at midnight this morning (at least in Albuquerque, anyway), and now my Replay doesn't have the correct channel numbers. I went into the setup menu and forced my replay to call...