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Greg wrote:

> I still prefer the "express record" features of tape to the RTV manual record
> function tho. It is a pain in the ass if you just want an RTV to start
> recording what you see right now without going through the guide.

You don't have to go through the guide.

Just press the Record button twice and it will start recording
using your default settings.
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On Tue, 12 Oct 2004 12:56:23 -0700, Bill Cochell
<bcochell@po_TUDE_box.com> wrote:

>Greg wrote:
>
>> I still prefer the "express record" features of tape to the RTV manual record
>> function tho. It is a pain in the ass if you just want an RTV to start
>> recording what you see right now without going through the guide.
>
>You don't have to go through the guide.
>
>Just press the Record button twice and it will start recording
>using your default settings.

And stop at the end of the current show. An annoyance when doing a
manual record from an external source.

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Tony D wrote:

> If you really want PVR heaven, enable the DVArchive web interface. That
> is so over the top, it's incredible. Gerry Dupree has an incredible
> program there that probably accounts for more sales than all of DNNA's
> efforts combined.

I'm having a bit of a problem there... You see, I'm planing on that soon
as I get everythign working on my Linux box... Problem is I am new to
Linux and do not understand everythign I need to understand to get it up
and running...

And to make it worse... Last attempt resulted in a "Dead server" message
when I tried to d/l Java (That is on Sun's end, not mine)

I really only have one day a week to work on it... That's tomorrow

 

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Tony D wrote:

> If you really want PVR heaven, enable the DVArchive web interface. That
> is so over the top, it's incredible. Gerry Dupree has an incredible
> program there that probably accounts for more sales than all of DNNA's
> efforts combined.

Looks (from a later message) like I should have asked you what you mean
by the web interface..... I do use the TV-listings feature of the
DVArchive (So much better than other methods of looking up shows)

There are other web features however I have not activated cause I wish
to do it on the Linx box... When I learn more about Linux

 

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On Tue, 12 Oct 2004 22:22:19 GMT, John in Detroit
<Blanked@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

>Tony D wrote:
>
>> If you really want PVR heaven, enable the DVArchive web interface. That
>> is so over the top, it's incredible. Gerry Dupree has an incredible
>> program there that probably accounts for more sales than all of DNNA's
>> efforts combined.
>
>Looks (from a later message) like I should have asked you what you mean
>by the web interface..... I do use the TV-listings feature of the
>DVArchive (So much better than other methods of looking up shows)
>

DVA can act as a server on your LAN. Any other computer has access to
the guide from DVA and can schedule recordings on any Replay. This
could be made accessible from the internet, but has security
limitations.

I run DVA on a computer called "Mike" and access the guide from
another computer (in the next room) called "Ike". I start my web
browser and enter:

http/192.168.1.12:8080

That's not an internet URL, but limited to my own LAN. 192.168.1.12 is
the local IP of the computer running DVA.

>There are other web features however I have not activated cause I wish
>to do it on the Linx box... When I learn more about Linux

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>>It is a pain in the ass if you just want an RTV to start
>> recording what you see right now without going through the guide.
>
>You don't have to go through the guide.
>
>Just press the Record button twice and it will start recording
>using your default settings.
I misspoke, sorry
By "guide" I was really referring to the menu.
I am talking about when you are coming off of
an A/V input. (like saving a DVD or a cable box that is a secondary input). It
doesn't put up the program guide or even have a clue what you are recording, in
spite of the fact that a guide is loaded for that input as the 1xx channels.
The screen is "manual record" and the default is always to the next hour break.
With a VCR everytime you hit record it bumps out the stop time a 1/2 hour.

 

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On 13 Oct 2004 02:37:17 GMT, gfretwell@aol.com (Greg) wrote:

>
>
>>>It is a pain in the ass if you just want an RTV to start
>>> recording what you see right now without going through the guide.
>>
>>You don't have to go through the guide.
>>
>>Just press the Record button twice and it will start recording
>>using your default settings.
>I misspoke, sorry
>By "guide" I was really referring to the menu.
>I am talking about when you are coming off of
>an A/V input. (like saving a DVD or a cable box that is a secondary input). It
>doesn't put up the program guide or even have a clue what you are recording, in
>spite of the fact that a guide is loaded for that input as the 1xx channels.
>The screen is "manual record" and the default is always to the next hour break.
>With a VCR everytime you hit record it bumps out the stop time a 1/2 hour.

On most VCRs, that's what happens after the second press. Press the
button once it records as long as you have tape (unless you prsss
'stop' first). THAT would be a useful feature for the Replay
(sometimes you want something simple).

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[Greg]

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>>With a VCR everytime you hit record it bumps out the stop time a 1/2 hour.
>
>On most VCRs, that's what happens after the second press.

I have wanted that feature on RTV since the first time I used mine. Alas I
suspect the RTV as we know it is done.
I also think the buttons on the front are largely useless.

 

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On 13 Oct 2004 17:47:08 GMT, gfretwell@aol.com (Greg) wrote:

>>>With a VCR everytime you hit record it bumps out the stop time a 1/2 hour.
>>
>>On most VCRs, that's what happens after the second press.
>
>I have wanted that feature on RTV since the first time I used mine. Alas I
>suspect the RTV as we know it is done.
>I also think the buttons on the front are largely useless.

The 5xxx Replays have no buttons other than 'power'. This button does
have some uses. It can be used to reset the Replay. It's also useful
for controlling 1 of multiple Replays located near each other (since
they respond to the remote only when 'on').

I like to keep a remote next to the Replays to replace the missing
buttons.

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gfretwell@aol.com (Greg) wrote in
news:20041013134708.16411.00004169@mb-m14.aol.com:

>>>With a VCR everytime you hit record it bumps out the stop time a 1/2
>>>hour.
>>
>>On most VCRs, that's what happens after the second press.
>
> I have wanted that feature on RTV since the first time I used mine.
> Alas I suspect the RTV as we know it is done.
> I also think the buttons on the front are largely useless.
>

I have two 45xx models and use the front buttons quite often, though I
admit the buttons' response is terrible. But my kids are notorious for
misplacing the remote; how it gets lost in a 10x10 room is beyond me.

I keep a Radio Shack 8 in 1 stashed on top ofthe bookcase, but in a
pinch ( like cancelling system maintenance or a theme show that might
interrupt what else I am doing/watching at the time) lunging for those
front-mounted buttons has been a savior.

Bumping the currently recording show would be nice, but I would love to
easily save the buffer....

 

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On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 18:09:22 GMT, Steph
<CUT_skipatrol@hotmail.com_CUT> wrote:

>gfretwell@aol.com (Greg) wrote in
>news:20041013134708.16411.00004169@mb-m14.aol.com:
>
>>>>With a VCR everytime you hit record it bumps out the stop time a 1/2
>>>>hour.
>>>
>>>On most VCRs, that's what happens after the second press.
>>
>> I have wanted that feature on RTV since the first time I used mine.
>> Alas I suspect the RTV as we know it is done.
>> I also think the buttons on the front are largely useless.
>>
>
>I have two 45xx models and use the front buttons quite often, though I
>admit the buttons' response is terrible. But my kids are notorious for
>misplacing the remote; how it gets lost in a 10x10 room is beyond me.
>
>I keep a Radio Shack 8 in 1 stashed on top ofthe bookcase, but in a
>pinch ( like cancelling system maintenance or a theme show that might
>interrupt what else I am doing/watching at the time) lunging for those
>front-mounted buttons has been a savior.
>

Because of that (automatic recordings interrupting current show), I
watch very little live TV now.

One bug I'd like fixed, is when you don't stop the unwanted recording
in time the "jump" button fails to work (return you to what you were
watching before the interruption).

>Bumping the currently recording show would be nice, but I would love to
>easily save the buffer....

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> but I would love to
>easily save the buffer....

Another big "hole" in the software. I have a VCR hooked up to one of the
outputs so I can do it but it is not "easy".

 

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Steph wrote:


> I keep a Radio Shack 8 in 1 stashed on top ofthe bookcase, but in a
> pinch ( like cancelling system maintenance or a theme show that might
> interrupt what else I am doing/watching at the time) lunging for those
> front-mounted buttons has been a savior.
>
> Bumping the currently recording show would be nice, but I would love to
> easily save the buffer....

Technology has a solution to your remote problem

You will need
1: Cable and padlock
2: 20 dollar box from PEP boys with a five digit number pad on it's lid
and a few other features (Made by Brinks Security)
2: Batteries included

Procedure... Open box and re-set combination
Chain box to something solid

Put RTV Remote in box and lock lid, do not loose bypass keys or combination

Give kids 8 in 1 to use

Now... Every time you use the RTV remote... Return to box and lock the lid

 

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John in Detroit <Blanked@sbcglobal.net> wrote in
news:%RNbd.14911$O45.1932@newssvr31.news.prodigy.com:

> Steph wrote:
>
>
>> I keep a Radio Shack 8 in 1 stashed on top ofthe bookcase, but in a
>> pinch ( like cancelling system maintenance or a theme show that might
>> interrupt what else I am doing/watching at the time) lunging for
>> those front-mounted buttons has been a savior.
>>
>> Bumping the currently recording show would be nice, but I would love
>> to easily save the buffer....
>
> Technology has a solution to your remote problem
>
> You will need
> 1: Cable and padlock
> 2: 20 dollar box from PEP boys with a five digit number pad on it's
> lid and a few other features (Made by Brinks Security)
> 2: Batteries included
>
> Procedure... Open box and re-set combination
> Chain box to something solid
>
> Put RTV Remote in box and lock lid, do not loose bypass keys or
> combination
>
> Give kids 8 in 1 to use
>
> Now... Every time you use the RTV remote... Return to box and lock the
> lid
>

Hmm.. I thought on top of a 7 foot cabinet was enough protection.

 

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>> Put RTV Remote in box and lock lid, do not loose bypass keys or
>> combination
>>
>> Give kids 8 in 1 to use
>>
>> Now... Every time you use the RTV remote... Return to box and lock the
>> lid
>>
>
>Hmm.. I thought on top of a 7 foot cabinet was enough protection.

When I had a daughter and a wife living here I kept my remote duct taped to the
arm of my chair. Now my wife has about 4 she can't find and my daughter is 150
miles away ... probably looking for her remote as we speak.

 

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Steph wrote:

>
> Hmm.. I thought on top of a 7 foot cabinet was enough protection.

If there are two things I've learned in life is is that kids, and cats,
will CLIMB

 

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On Fri, 15 Oct 2004 20:20:08 GMT, John in Detroit
<Blanked@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

>Steph wrote:
>
>>
>> Hmm.. I thought on top of a 7 foot cabinet was enough protection.
>
>If there are two things I've learned in life is is that kids, and cats,
>will CLIMB

Thinking of cats reminded me of the 30 or so World War I model planes
my father had on a shelf until the dog chased the cat.

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Mark Lloyd wrote:

>
> Thinking of cats reminded me of the 30 or so World War I model planes
> my father had on a shelf until the dog chased the cat.
>

As I said.... Kids, and Cats, will climb