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    "Survivor" April 14th

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Hello Fellow ReplayTV owners, Wondered if anyone could help me get the past episode of Survivor, April 14th. Seems that my Replay failed to change the channel on my direcTV box...OOPs. I really need it bad to stay out of the DOG...
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    ReplayTV reboots/freezes

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) My ReplayTV 5160 recently began rebooting spontaneously; it won't go an hour without doing so. It happens when off, when recording or when playing back. Sometimes upon booting it will freeze at the "Please wait..." screen; once it healed...
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    Help I screw up - Lost the Amazing Race

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Seems my wife had the Replay set to keep only one program. So when the Amazing Race aired a second show tonight, we lost last nights. Discovered this when we just sat down to watch last nights. Ugggg.... Tonight's (Wed) is just a...
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    ComCast Mid-Michigan to Change Most of Channel Line-Up on ..

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I got a letter in the mail from ComCast that they're making *massive* changes to their channel lineup on 4/5/2005. It would be great if the Replay Guide could pick up the new lineup on 4/5, but I know from reading previous messages...
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    Broadband Guide update failing

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I've got a replaytv model 5508 that up until 2 weeks ago was updateing the program guide just fine via my internet connection. My connection consists of the replaytv on a home network behind a linksys router. That router is then...
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    question about replay and tru calling

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) is there any way to transfer a show via email i have dvarchive, but not the older replay? they had on 2 espisodes of this show and deleted it from replay. do you know what group i could go to? TIA guesswho
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    question about replay and tru calling

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) is there any way to transfer a show via email i have dvarchive, but not the older replay? they had on 2 espisodes of this show and deleted it from replay. do you know what group i could go to? TIA guesswho
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    Netgear me101 and replaytv problem

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I have a replaytv 5500 series dvr. Since I do not have a phone or ethernet line near the tv, I purchased a Netgear ME101 wireless bridge to connect to the RTV. I tested the bridge out on a laptop and the signal is very strong - works...
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    Priority on 5504

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) How do you determine the priority on recordings if they happen at the same time of different channels. How do you set which program will have top priority if the times are the same?
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    Why I never wanted a TiVo...

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/03/29/BUGUBBVUN51.DTL&type=tech TiVo Inc. began testing interactive advertising tools over the weekend as it looks to appease companies wary of users' ability to skip over ads. The...
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    When will the follow on product arrive.

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) DNNA has announced they have sold all the RTV machines that will ever be. What is the follow on product and will it be backward compatible?
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    Brisco County Jr

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Does anybody know where I can download the adventures of Brisco County Jr?
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    ReplayTV & Netgear WGT634U w/ext. USB2 HDD?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I've got a Netgear WGT634U wireless router with "storage" option, basically a USB2 port for a network drive which is any external HDD you hook up to it. I'm wondering (hoping) if a ReplayTV will be able to see that drive when plugged...
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    Comcast Does Digital Video Recording

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv,alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) < ReplayTV by comparison is standing still falling behind in the brand race. > Comcast Does Digital Video Recording Cable company offers a TiVo alternative--but can this device compete? Liane Cassavoy, PC World...
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    Req: Southpark - Die Hippy, Die!!

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) If somebody could shoot this episode to me I would appreciate it. Thanks!! (5080) 00004-54831-86613 Fred
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    Survivor 3/10

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Anyone want to send me tonight's Survivor episode? It was scheduled to be recorded, but cable box got turned off, so all I got was an hour of black screen... help! Oh - I've never done this, so let me know what you need from me...
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    Rip DVD on PC then serve to RTV?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Is this possible? I have DVArchive on my PC for pulling stuff off my 5508 to take advantage of more storage capacity. I was wondering how I could go about ripping a DVD to a file that can be streamed back to my 5508? It'd be nice...
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    How can i convert a RTV file to realvideo????

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) How can i convert a RTV file to realvideo???? i have it on my PC thanks to DVA... but i need to REALLY REALLY compress it... so it can be viewed on line. Its me, on a TV news clip. Thanks! p.s. i have the permission of the cable station!
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    5504 Question

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Sometimes my 5504 turns on just afternoon for a few minutes then shuts back off. Any idea what this might be?
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    Rule of thumb for play time.

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I think the play time for 1GB is 1 hour at the lowest resolution. What would be the play time for the highest resolution? How much time could you record with the 40GB machine? Thanks in advance for your help, Bill
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    How TiVo and RTV can survive

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I am frustrated with my cable bill and I have been shopping. It looks like the DVR is going to be a standard offering with cable/satellite offerings and they seem to be pretty cheap. There is no big cash outlay and that is the thing that...
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    Newbie confused.

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I use digital cable and don't understand if RTV can record a program on one channel while I'm watching a program on another channel. Is this possible? I think it is, I just don't understand how it works. Where is RTV connected? Is...
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    Help/Advice for a Newbie

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I'm interested in purchasing a DVR for two reasons: 1. Watch TV and skip the commercials. 2. Capture audio on TV and then burn it on a CD. I have two CD burners. One is connected to my entertainment system and the other is connected...
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    Is ReplayTV's ethernet ability 2 way?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Does anybody know if ReplayTV's ethernet lets you offload programs to the PC AND from the PC back on when you want to watch them? Basically, I'm wondering if I can use it as a video capture and video out for the PC - record to it off a...
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    Is ReplayTV's ethernet ability 2 way?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Does anybody know if ReplayTV's ethernet lets you offload programs to the PC AND from the PC back on when you want to watch them? Basically, I'm wondering if I can use it as a video capture and video out for the PC - record to it off a...
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    (2) 5040 replaytv units sitting side by side. Help please...

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) How can I get both units to work via remote and using the same T.V.? I'm thinking one can be set to channel 3 and the other to channel 4. Cable T.V. in to both and then out from both to a T-connection which connects to T.V. set. Do I...
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    Want to swap 5504-160gig harddrive with 5040-40gig harddri..

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Want to swap 5504-160gig harddrive with 5040-40gig harddrive. The 160gig was an upgrade for the 5504. I want to sell the 5504 but would like to swap out the drive first. If its a simple swap then that's what I want to do. They both...
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    How to receive shows from others..

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Any FAQ on what needs to do to set yourself up for receiving shows from others thru Poopli or other? I imagine some port forwarding is needed. My ISP blocks some ports coming in such as 80, 8080, etc. If you give someone your Replay...
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    Battlestar Galactica

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I messed up last week's record of Battlestar Galactica (ep. Six Degrees of Seperation). Can someone send it to me.... please ID: 00004-54831-81361 Thanks
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    IVS test

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I'd like to test my outgoing IVS connection. Inbound works fine. Can I send a test clip to somebody here?
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    Show/Nav

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Some time ago I know that someone posted that Show/Nav has replaced commercial advance on the 55xx line. However try though I might I can't find anything on what Show/Nav is in my manual and nobody answered when asked. Well.... I...
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    American Idol

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Does anyone here have the Tuesday and Wednesday shows Feb, 15th and 16th?
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    American Idol

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Does anyone here have the Tuesday and Wednesday shows Feb, 15th and 16th?
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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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    "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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    How I Added A Fan to My ShowStopper

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) This article explains how I added an external fan to my ShowStopper ReplayTV unit. http://factsfacts.com/replaytv/coolingfan.htm No one will ever find this article on my website. Is there anyone who has a website with ReplayTV help...
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    Networking Question

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) How hard is it to add networking to a 5504 so I can get missing TV episodes?
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    Question about Moving My Replay Unit

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Hi, I want to move my replay unit to another room. Will the programs now on the hardrive still be there when I power up again. I belive so, but just want to check. Thanks!
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    Replay Suggestions?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) Hey everyone, I may have asked this before... I am getting board with the shows I am recording and I don't know what else there is to watch, is there any service, add-on or website remote hosted service that allows you to setup a list...
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    ReplayTV Upgrade CD Question

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) If I intended to upgrade my ReplayTV 2000, would you guys recomend the software CDs from Ebay, and if so, is it fairly straight forward to install the software to a new hard drive? Thanks for any help...
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    What is AV3 on a 4508?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) There are only 2 AV inputs but when you toggle around the inputs AV3 shows up. It looks like channel 3 of the RF in.
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    Upgraded to 200gb, but only get 80hours

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I upgraded my 40hour Replay 5040 from 40gb to a 200gb hard drive. However, the Replay only records another 80 hours (I previously had about 5 hours left) at medium quality, even though I increased capacity by 5 times (I should go...