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TiVoJerry
03-07-2007, 08:26 PM
We have just published a knowledge article at www.tivo.com/dst that explains what effect DST will have on each of the various platforms, including the HR10-250. Here is what we published regarding the DTV units.

DIRECTV with TiVo Service DVRs are fully compatible with the new DST schedule as long as they are running the current version of software.

In order to install the new software, your DVR must be connected to a phone line.
If your DVR is not connected to a phone line, you will need to connect it and make a phone call to the DIRECTV Service.


How to Make a Call In to the TiVo Service:

1. From DIRECTV Central, select Messages and Setup
2. Select Settings
3. Select Phone
4. Select Connect to the DVR service now



The latest software versions are:

• DIRECTV HD DVR HR10-250 (HD): 6.3 (or later)
• Philips DSR6000, Sony SAT-T60, Hughes GXCEBOT: 3.5b
• DIRECTV DVR R10: 6.1a
• All other Series2 DIRECTV DVRs with TiVo Service: 6.2a

If you do not have a phone line, or your DIRECTV DVR is unable to install the new software, the DVR will continue to record all scheduled Season Passes, Wishlist recordings, TiVo Suggestions and individually scheduled recordings.

However, from March 11th through April 1st, 2007 several of the DVRs screens will display a time one hour behind the actual time.


This is a primarily a cosmetic issue and will only affect recordings scheduled manually. All automatically scheduled recordings will continue to record properly.

Here’s why…

All manual recordings (i.e. Manually Record Time/Channel) on the Series1 DVR rely on the local time. Since the clock for this model of DVR will display incorrectly for the three weeks of DST, all manual recordings should be scheduled to start an hour earlier.

Example:
Between March 11th and April 1st, 2007, if you plan to manually record a program from 8:00 am to 9:00 am, you will need to set the record time from 7:00 am – 8:00 am.

Quick Tip: If there are no recordings in this list preceded by the word “manual”, there is nothing further you need to do.

JaserLet
03-07-2007, 09:25 PM
Thank you for explaining this to us!

IOTP
03-07-2007, 11:48 PM
So glad we in AZ don't observe.

:)

newsposter
03-08-2007, 08:59 AM
amazing how he put it so succinctly yet there are hugely detailed threads on this issue ;)

sluciani
03-10-2007, 02:45 PM
The latest software versions are:

• DIRECTV HD DVR HR10-250 (HD): 6.3 (or later)

Jerry, I read this to mean 6.3x is all that is necessary for the DST fix. If so, do you know what 6.3C was intended to fix? Thanks. /s

litzdog911
03-10-2007, 03:36 PM
Jerry, I read this to mean 6.3x is all that is necessary for the DST fix. If so, do you know what 6.3C was intended to fix? Thanks. /s

TivoJerry just left off the suffix letter .... 6.3c adds the DST fix to the previous 6.3b release.

MisterEd
03-10-2007, 10:32 PM
I guess they left off the "C" at www.tivo.com/dst as well. It quite clearly states 6.3 (or later). What would be "later" then 6.3? There is no 6.4. 6.3A,B & C would certainly be "later then 6.3."TivoJerry just left off the suffix letter .... 6.3c adds the DST fix to the previous 6.3b release.

MisterEd
03-11-2007, 08:25 AM
It seems your information is not correct: http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=4952392&&#post4952392

TivoJerry just left off the suffix letter .... 6.3c adds the DST fix to the previous 6.3b release.

sluciani
03-11-2007, 10:38 AM
TivoJerry just left off the suffix letter .... 6.3c adds the DST fix to the previous 6.3b release.

Apparently not. A 6.3b user in another thread (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=4952392&&#post4952392) reported that his DST updated correctly this morning.

So I wonder what 6.3C was intended to fix?

6.3b was flawless on all four of my HR10's. Since 6.3C, I'm now experiencing 2-3 sub-second audio/video "hiccups" per hour on both OTA and sat HD recordings. These may just be transmission-related and the timing just a coincidence, but may be 6.3C-related as well.

/steve

newsposter
03-11-2007, 10:53 AM
weird, went to record something to night and says was a conflict at 6pm..however both shows (all 3 actually) are 7pm

guide data and also the todo list shows correct times

why would the conflict manager not know what time it is?

milliepuppy
03-11-2007, 12:09 PM
Same here ... noticed this last night .. still on 6.3b .. but DST has taken effect.

MisterEd
03-11-2007, 12:30 PM
Just a thought ... try deleting and readding ALL the recordings and see if it still happens. weird, went to record something to night and says was a conflict at 6pm..however both shows (all 3 actually) are 7pm

guide data and also the todo list shows correct times

why would the conflict manager not know what time it is?

Mark Lopez
03-11-2007, 12:39 PM
6.3b was flawless on all four of my HR10's. Since 6.3C, I'm now experiencing 2-3 sub-second audio/video "hiccups" per hour on both OTA and sat HD recordings. These may just be transmission-related and the timing just a coincidence, but may be 6.3C-related as well.


Same here. Both of my units now have the 'hiccups' that started right after 6.3c. :mad: I seriously doubt it's transmission related or everyone would be complaining.

TiVoJerry
03-12-2007, 02:08 PM
TivoJerry just left off the suffix letter .... 6.3c adds the DST fix to the previous 6.3b release.

I was specifically told 6.3 (no suffix letter) carries the DST fix. I do not have any details regarding why there had to be later releases.