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    Harmony Remote Recommendations?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I have been to Logitech's website and don't really see much detail on the Harmony remotes, just sales blurbs. Which one would be best suited for use with a ReplayTV, digital cable box, home theater sound system with integrated DVD...
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    Help! Problem w/4508

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I'm having a problem with an unmodified 4508 model. The power light started blinking (the unit started re-booting on its own) and I can't get it to stop (or finish booting). I tried unplugging & soft booting. I really need to save the...
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    music

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) When will someone or Replay themselves ever allow streaming music from you desktop to the unit. I mean, you can do this with that shitty tivo thing!!!
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    music

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) When will someone or Replay themselves ever allow streaming music from you desktop to the unit. I mean, you can do this with that shitty tivo thing!!!
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    HELP troubleshoot lost connection via Router

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) My ReplayTV is connected via Ethernet (no land line available) and has been working problem for months. After returning from vacation I found the ReplayTV screen showing the "one moment please" screen (the one when the system starts up...
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    Automatic recording of digital channels

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?) I've just upgraded to digital cable and am now looking into adding ReplayTV to the mix. Is it possible for ReplayTV to switch to any analog or "premium" digital channel (e.g. Channel 300, HBO) and automatically record? (I'm using a...
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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...