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New Series3 Update

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#1 ·
It's time to throw the switch. :)

Well, the little switch to start.

The Winter 2006 Service Update for the Series3 platform started going out to boxes this morning.

This first week of the process is our typical "let's give it to some of the people and see if everything is smooth, then we can throw the really big switch". So if you don't have it this week...you'll likely have it soon thereafter. Given the relative size of the Series3 population, it won't take us weeks and weeks to get it out to everyone. As a result, there is no priority list. But you'll be getting it. Soon.

This update brings many new features to the Series3. But to get it out of the way up front: No, it does not include TiVoToGo or external storage. Work continues in both of those areas, but they're not available with this update.

So what is included? Lots of good stuff:

* TiVoCast - Broadband video delivered directly to your tv set. No PC required.

* Extend Live - When scheduling live recordings, the TiVo service will automatically prompt you to add additional time.

* TiVo KidZone - Personalize your TiVo menus to display just the shows you pre-approve for your kids - live or recorded.

* Wireless Networking Security - You may choose to use either WEP or WPA security with the TiVo Wireless Network Adapter.

* Product Watch - Have the TiVo service find and deliver relevant product video clips straight to your Now Playing List.

* Recently Deleted Folder - Accidentally deleted a show? You can go to the Recently Deleted Folder in Now Playing and recover it.

And, I think you'll find a number of bugs and issues resolved as well. ;)

So, rush home tonight and see if you've received it. If not today, perhaps tomorrow. If you're not one of the lucky ones this week, there's always next week's planned throw of the 'big switch'.

Remember, I said there is no priority list. Please don't call up customer support asking for the update early. There is no priority list for them to add you to.

And congratulations to the team here at TiVo that put this update together for your viewing pleasure! :D

Enjoy!
Pony


ps - Yes, we know it's technically 2007...but it's still 'winter'...and if I say 'Winter 2007' some here would worry it's not coming until next Christmas. ;)
 
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#4 ·
TiVoPony said:
The Winter 2006 Service Update for the Series3 platform started going out to boxes this morning.
Recently deleted folder is back! Yes!!

This will be know as what version TiVoPony?
 
#7 ·
When Pony says there is no TiVoToGo in this release, I assume that that also applies to MRV? Or does the term "TiVoToGo" refer to both PC <-> Tivo transfers and TiVo <-> TiVo transfers?

I suspect the TiVo server is going to get hit a lot with manual update connections...
 
#9 ·
I am running with it now. 8.1.1.S1-01-2-648

TiVoJerry mentioned that should cure the reboot loop problem some were having.

Don't be alarmed when it says it could take up to an hour to install the service update. It took around 5-10 min tops for mine.

However, I noticed on the "Search by Title" page when you page down through the list of shows it is still slow. My Series 2 TiVo allows me to page down through the list pretty fast.

However, if this cures some of the bugs I will be happy.
 
#14 ·
vstone said:
For those that have used the Recently Deleted Folder, how does it interact with suggestions?
I think that recently deleted shows are deleted before suggestions, but I'm not positive (both are empty right now, I guess I need to watch more TV to clear out some space!)

Based on how I think I remember my S2 acting... I would assume that this will be the same...
 
#15 ·
George Cifranci said:
I am running with it now. 8.1.1S1-01-2-648

TiVoJerry mentioned that should cure the reboot loop problem some were having.

Don't be alarmed when it says it could take up to an hour to install the service update. It took around 5-10 min tops for mine.

However, I noticed on the "Search by Title" page when you page down through the list of shows it is still slow. My Series 2 TiVo allows me to page down through the list pretty fast.

However, if this cures some of the bugs I will be happy.
How long ago did yours update? I wonder how the speed of search is impacted by Tivo indexing after a reboot.

Can't wait to get this update, Thanks Pony!
 
#16 ·
CharlesH said:
When Pony says there is no TiVoToGo in this release, I assume that that also applies to MRV? Or does the term "TiVoToGo" refer to both PC <-> Tivo transfers and TiVo <-> TiVo transfers?

I suspect the TiVo server is going to get hit a lot with manual update connections...
Sorry about that, I should have included MRV in my note. No video via ethernet or eSata in this update.

Pony
 
#21 ·
ThreeSoFar said:
Forced calls, and two of our three are downloading a big chunk of something....77%.

The wife will be glad to have the deleted folder back.

Thanks for the update, Pony.
<marge> Hrrrmmmmm </marge>

Nada. Maybe tomorrow. (Haven't we previously determined that multiple dials in the same day have no chance of getting an update if the first one doesn't?)
 
#22 ·
Well I think George was lucky to get his. As TiVoPony said this is a small release. Next week we should see a larger amount of us get it.

I tried a second force call to the server (via wireless connector) and it went through everything in about 5 seconds. So when it gets here it gets here.
 
#23 ·
daveafree said:
does this update include the mpeg2 update to combat the ac3 track poblems?
Are you refering to AC3 tracks via wireless/ethernet or are you talking about digital channels? If your referring to music I think you'll still need to get the plug in for that.

On the channels I had problems with sound TW simply removed the digital tracks that were causing me problems.
 
#24 ·
A few observations...

When I rebooting the S3 remembered the channels I had selected and unselected. That seems to be fixed. It seems that the graphic icons for the checkmarks next to the channels has been updated maybe? They seem different anyway.

Paging through the Grid Guide seems fast (I can't remember how fast it was before). The only issue is that the HD logo that shows what shows are in HD take some time to appear.

The Digital Photo viewer is not in HD.

My TiVo didn't go into the dreaded reboot loop like it has been. In fact my CableCards seem happier (but considering I don't know what ECM and EMM counts mean I am not certain of this).

The HD folder has a new icon.

I am not seeing PRODUCT WATCH feature.
 
#25 ·
hookbill said:
Are you refering to AC3 tracks via wireless/ethernet or are you talking about digital channels? If your referring to music I think you'll still need to get the plug in for that.

On the channels I had problems with sound TW simply removed the digital tracks that were causing me problems.
I am refering to digital channels with audio PID
 
#26 ·
George Cifranci said:
A few observations...

The Digital Photo viewer is not in HD.
I don't know much about photography but wouldn't the picture itself have to be in HD? And this wasn't on the list of things TiVoPony said would come with this release.
 
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