DVR4ME; got my unit in the mail today

good.deals · 02-22-2006, 07:57 PM

Not sure what I wanted as I dont know the differences between brands. Received the Phillips dsr7000. How many hours does this unit store? Anything bad about the software on it?

Thanks

kschauwe · 02-22-2006, 08:19 PM

All Series 2, except the R-10, are the same. Just different front plates.

goony · 02-22-2006, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by good.deals

Not sure what I wanted as I dont know the differences between brands. Received the Phillips dsr7000. How many hours does this unit store? Anything bad about the software on it?

It's probably a 35 hour (40 GB hard drive) unit. If you have a Torx screwdriver (T10 I think) you can remove the lid and look at the hard drive... Gigabytes * 0.875 = rough capacity, in hours.

It probably has V3.1.1 software (mine did), so activate it and let it upgrade to the latest version (you will get the 'folders' feature). The latest version used to download via satellite, but it now appears that they come in over the phone line, so a hour-or-so download will be occuring. When done, you should be running V6.2.

good.deals · 02-22-2006, 09:19 PM

Very kewl thanks. Yes, its a 35 hour. I have an 80 gig in my closet, I might throw that in there (just got done reading a step by step walkthrough; seems pretty simple). Thanks again!

Yog-Sothoth · 02-23-2006, 10:50 PM

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If you have a Torx screwdriver (T10 I think) you can remove the lid and look at the hard drive

I promptly removed the Torx screws from my DSR740 and replaced them with Phillips-head ones (in a size that fits hard disk drives). The Samsung units don't use Torx screws, by the way.

good.deals · 02-23-2006, 11:33 PM

Luckily I had an allen set in the toolbox in my pantry so I didnt have to go out to the garage. Quick question... My hr10-250 is upto a 3.1(something). What is the current software version for that box and how can I force it to update to the latest?

Thanks

Scott in CO · 02-23-2006, 11:40 PM

3.1 is the latest software version for the HR10-250.

wgegan · 02-24-2006, 06:19 AM

Same model for me. Upgraded software and it's fast and very sharp pic on my iLo plasma or ldc or whatever.. lol...

n8. · 02-28-2006, 06:41 PM

wgegan, whats the current software version you have now? Just want to make sure mine is up to date is the picture looks VERY compressed. I'm sure everyone know what version I should have but I'm clueless.

gfb107 · 02-28-2006, 07:37 PM

The software version has no impact on the picture quality. That is impacted by how much DirecTV chooses to compress the signal.

The software version does impact performance, however. Unfortunately it looks like DirecTV isn't going to upgrade the software version on the HR10-250 to 6.2, even they've already got it in house from TiVo.

n8. · 02-28-2006, 07:41 PM

Sorry, I wasnt clear about which box. I have a Philips DSR7000 (SD DTivo)

What's the current software version for that box? I know a software upgrade will make it quicker. What about the loudness of the box when it's in standby mode... it rivals the sound of the fans in my computer. I will definately hear it when trying to get to sleep.

I had a standard d11 and just had the dsr7000 hooked up today, the pq is very bad compared to the d11; any suggestions?

af250xxl · 02-28-2006, 08:52 PM

FedEx Ground truck delivered my free DirecTiVo this afternoon. When I took the
Philips DSR7000(refurbished 35hr DirecTiVo, no less), I heard really strange
noises. It sound like the hard drive had detached from within. Sure enough,
when I opened it up, that was it. The hard drive was just freely hanging inside.
(no screws presents, so I assume some genius forgot to screw it back in with
screws during the "refurbishing" process)

In addition, the circuit boards were cracked in several places. On top of that,
there were a lot unknown broken silver-colored plastic pieces.

The TiVo remote was in good condition, but the battery were already installed.
One was a Radio Shack brand battery, and the other one was a Kirkland.(Costco?)
Were they too cheap to put new battteries inside?

The strange thing is that the outer box is perfectly clean in in mint condition.
(like someone had just bought a new box from Office Depot or something)

As I'm typing this, I'm on hold with someone at DirecTV. She and her supervisor
are apparently having a hard time figuring out what to do. It has been over
edit: 47 minutes They come back on the line every couple of minute to tell me they
are working on a solution.... COME ON.... how hard can this be? Have FedEx
pick up the damaged one and ship me out a new one....

Sorry... just got a little frustrated waiting for so long on the phone with them...

Thank God I'm using a speakerphone....

drwindmill · 02-28-2006, 09:08 PM

Does everyone receive their free dvr via Fed Ex? Or will I have to wait for my installer to bring it in a couple weeks? Thanks

Boston Fan · 02-28-2006, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by drwindmill

Does everyone receive their free dvr via Fed Ex? Or will I have to wait for my installer to bring it in a couple weeks? Thanks

The overwhelming majority (all?) are receiving it by FedEx.

n8. · 02-28-2006, 09:27 PM

I got mine via fedex, i think most come that route.

af250: I got the same unit in the mail last week. Besides two pieces of foam holding the unit in place, the remove (with batteries inside making it heavier) and the cable package were roaming freely inside the box, slamming into the case every time it felt a bump while in transit.

Not too smart with their shipping practices. They want to squeak by and spend minimal amount of money on shipping, but their units arrive damaged so they have to shell out the money anyway.

Anyone know the latest software version for the philips dsr7000 (or any series 2 tivo)? 75 minute download so far and still waiting, just curious. I had 3.1.1e before the download started.

kuhars5 · 02-28-2006, 10:08 PM

Hello I Received My Phillips Dsr7000 On Friday Had It Installed On Sunday Everything Works But Its Running The 3.11 Software Still How Do I Upgrade It To The 6.2 Version

john-duncan-yoyo · 02-28-2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by n8.

I got mine via fedex, i think most come that route.

af250: I got the same unit in the mail last week. Besides two pieces of foam holding the unit in place, the remove (with batteries inside making it heavier) and the cable package were roaming freely inside the box, slamming into the case every time it felt a bump while in transit.

Not too smart with their shipping practices. They want to squeak by and spend minimal amount of money on shipping, but their units arrive damaged so they have to shell out the money anyway.

Anyone know the latest software version for the philips dsr7000 (or any series 2 tivo)? 75 minute download so far and still waiting, just curious. I had 3.1.1e before the download started.

It should end up with the 6.2 version of the software.

n8. · 02-28-2006, 10:11 PM

Thx John.

Kuhars: Either let it update overnight (phone line). Or go into the phone settings and do it right now.

kuhars5 · 02-28-2006, 10:18 PM

I Am In The Process Right Know How Long Should The Downloading Take

n8. · 02-28-2006, 10:21 PM

depends on your connection & I dunno how large the file is. I was downloading for 90 minutes and got disconnected. Luckily the unit is in a bedroom and not in the den ;D

ANYONE KNOW HOW BIG THE FILE IS? thx

kuhars5 · 02-28-2006, 10:24 PM

Its To Bad It Cant Use My Dsl Connection To Make It Download Faster

n8. · 02-28-2006, 10:42 PM

Yeah, too bad I cant use my 1.5mbit cable to download it D:

I think you can make these units ethernet capable but not sure// would be a waste if you're not sending your programs to a pc.

kuhars5 · 02-28-2006, 10:54 PM

well its still downloading the orange light is still on

n8. · 02-28-2006, 10:58 PM

Same here, I just checked it... been connected for 55 minutes now. At least by the time I go to bed I'll be able to watch tv.

I live in an old neighborhood with old ph lines, I always get 4kb max. I get 1meg downloads on my cable though ;D. There are alot of elderly pplz around here so my cable bandwidth is heavenly.

kuhars5 · 02-28-2006, 11:02 PM

you can still watch tv while its downloading

kuhars5 · 02-28-2006, 11:08 PM

I Just Checked To See The Satus It Says The Dvr Will Restart At 2:00am

n8. · 02-28-2006, 11:12 PM

Yeah I know I can watch tv but wont need it till later.

How long did it take total (4 the download)?

kuhars5 · 02-28-2006, 11:16 PM

It Says When The Downloading Is Done The System Will Restart At 2:00am To Update A New Software Version

n8. · 02-28-2006, 11:19 PM

yeah, so its done downloading the file and will restart at that time. You can actually reboot it yourself (restart or reboot option in main menu).

But how much time went by before your download was completed?

kuhars5 · 02-28-2006, 11:21 PM

Its Still Downloading