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EdH
08-02-2007, 04:14 PM
I get this message whenever I try to Pick Recording to Transfer:
"There was an error while attempting to retrieve data from the selected DVR."

I've been searching for a fix to no avail. I've tried toggling my settings at tivo.com and then forcing a connection. No joy.

I've checked and double checked my MAC.

I've tried this on two different computers and get the same error.

Any ideas?

Ed
megazone
08-02-2007, 04:20 PM
You're not trying to connect to a Series3 or TiVo HD are you?
EdH
08-02-2007, 04:28 PM
You're not trying to connect to a Series3 or TiVo HD are you?

No. It's an S2/DT.

Ed
EdH
08-02-2007, 04:30 PM
I should also mention that one of the PC's is using Windows Firewall which I disabled in order to test. The other uses ZoneAlarm and there are no alerts when I try to connect.

So I don't think it's a firewall issue.


Ed
megazone
08-02-2007, 06:41 PM
Try a browser and see if that connects to the TiVo.
EdH
08-02-2007, 07:34 PM
Try a browser and see if that connects to the TiVo.

Didn't know there was a web server in the Tivo.

But it doesn't respond. I tried from both PC's.

I used the ip of the Tivo as the URL (http://192.168.0.nnn).

So that means the Tivo doesn't respond? How come?

I AM able to see and play my music on the Tivo so at least I know I can communicate to that extent.

Thanks,


Ed
digimike5
08-02-2007, 08:08 PM
Make sure you have the correct IP address of your TiVo (check it through your router's web interface) and follow the instructions on this thread:

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=215838
EdH
08-02-2007, 10:37 PM
Make sure you have the correct IP address of your TiVo (check it through your router's web interface)


Thanks for the pointer to the thread discussing the Tivo web server.

Yes, I'm sure I have the correct ip of the Tivo. I did get it from my router's web interface.

But still no joy.

I can get music and pictures from my PC on my Tivo but can't get a now playing list or access Tivo's web server.

TTG knows the name I gave my Tivo ("Den"). How does it know that if it can't read the Tivo? Strange.

There has to be a fix for this; but what? :rolleyes:

Thanks,


Ed
megazone
08-03-2007, 06:12 PM
Have you enabled downloads and transfers for that TiVo in TiVo Central Online?

If so, have you tried rebooting the TiVo?
EdH
08-04-2007, 03:52 PM
If so, have you tried rebooting the TiVo?

Rebooting the Tivo is what finally fixed the problem.

Thanks!


Ed