[jtreid]

Sung to "I want my my MTV".

I just got 9.1 yesterday and I was dreading having any problems.

The pixelation problems that disappeared may moons ago with 8.3 were bad enough. 9.1 makes it almost impossible to watch.

The 30-second skip and skip back freeze frame is REDICULOUS. It makes it impossible to quickly skip through a commercial break and not have to keep backing up and skipping forward and backing up and skipping forward etc, etc.

I can only assume I will be plagued by the myriad of other 9.1 problems. This is quite a step back in performance. Tivo, you're about to push a lot of people over the edge.

Give me back 8.3.....Pleazzzzzzzzze!

 

[Balzer]

I guess I'm the lucky one. I haven't noticed any problems with my TivoHD since 9.1. Works great as far as I can tell.

But then, I've never used the 30-second skip. Tried it once, but didn't like it.

 

[richsadams]

If we all only had a nickle for everyone that said the exact same things about v8.3...and v8.1 and...and...

Not that the problems w/v9.1 aren't valid but to quote Rosanne Rosannadanna..."It's always something."

 

[jtreid]

If we all only had a nickle for everyone that said the exact same things about v8.3...and v8.1 and...and...

Not that the problems w/v9.1 aren't valid but to quote Rosanne Rosannadanna..."It's always something."

YEP! It is always something. Keep the stupid 9.1 release along with TTG/MRV until you get bugs worked out. Until then, don't touch my Tivo!

 

[jtreid]

I guess I'm the lucky one. I haven't noticed any problems with my TivoHD since 9.1. Works great as far as I can tell.

But then, I've never used the 30-second skip. Tried it once, but didn't like it.

If you never drove a Ford Pinto and never got rear ended and never burned up in a burning fire ball, then I guess you're lucky too

 

[aaronwt]

I guess I'm the lucky one. I haven't noticed any problems with my TivoHD since 9.1. Works great as far as I can tell.

But then, I've never used the 30-second skip. Tried it once, but didn't like it.

Me too. None of my 5 boxes have any problems.
Although I exclusively use the 30second skip and it works perfectly, just like before.

 

[TexasAg]

Me too. None of my 5 boxes have any problems.
Although I exclusively use the 30second skip and it works perfectly, just like before.

Same here. Absolutely no problems. I've actually tried to avoid the forum recently with all the complaining.

 

[BrianAZ]

I've not had any major issues. I do see a tiny bit of pixelation again w/ 9.1 but it's WAY better than it was originally before the SA CC fix, so it's not a huge deal. I don't use the 30-sec skip so I'm not sure about that, I just FF and when I see the show starting, I hit play. Tivo starts playing a couple seconds prior to the point where I hit play and all is well. I guess Tivo and I are just in sync? It'd be nice to be able to customize the "Jump-Back-Then-Play" time as I imagine not everyone has the same reaction speed (thus requiring the RW/FF issues the OP speaks of?).

 

[bareyb]

Me too. None of my 5 boxes have any problems.
Although I exclusively use the 30second skip and it works perfectly, just like before.

Be grateful. I see ONE VIDEO FRAME for as long as I continue to press the button. I can "30 second skip" ahead 30 minutes and I still see the same static image on the screen. I have had to slow down my speed considerably. Instant replay is slightly better, but not by much. I basically feel the same way as the OP. It's more than a minor annoyance to me since I use this feature about every 15 minutes or so for the entire time I'm viewing. It sucks. Plain and simple. I envy those of you who still have it the way it used to be for us .

Side Note: Has anyone taken the time to call TiVo about any of these problems?

 

[richsadams]

Be grateful. I see ONE VIDEO FRAME for as long as I continue to press the button. I can "30 second skip" ahead 30 minutes and I still see the same static image on the screen. I have had to slow down my speed considerably. Instant replay is slightly better, but not by much. I basically feel the same way as the OP. It's more than a minor annoyance to me since I use this feature about every 15 minutes or so for the entire time I'm viewing. It sucks. Plain and simple. I envy those of you who still have it the way it used to be for us .

Side Note: Has anyone taken the time to call TiVo about any of these problems?

Hi Barey. I'm seeing the same "freeze frame/static image" thing on live TV or programs recorded after the upgrade, but not on programs recorded prior to v9.1...so I'd certainly agree that it's a bug in the latest upgrade. I didn't notice it until I really put my mind to it though. I can understand how others would overlook or miss it early on.

We really don't use the 30 second skip that much, but I can see where it would be very annoying if that's what you're used to. Hopefully that will get rectified with the next upgrade which is supposed to happen next month.

I haven't called TiVo...yet.

 

[Chimpware]

I've not had any major issues. I do see a tiny bit of pixelation again w/ 9.1 but it's WAY better than it was originally before the SA CC fix, so it's not a huge deal. I don't use the 30-sec skip so I'm not sure about that, I just FF and when I see the show starting, I hit play. Tivo starts playing a couple seconds prior to the point where I hit play and all is well. I guess Tivo and I are just in sync? It'd be nice to be able to customize the "Jump-Back-Then-Play" time as I imagine not everyone has the same reaction speed (thus requiring the RW/FF issues the OP speaks of?).

Almost exact same experience here on my 2 THDs, after SA CC fix, no problems. 9.1 di bring back some minor pixelation, but it is about once an evening, maybe twice. Definitely liveable for me. I do use the 30 second skip (can;t imagine anyone not using it) and it performs just like before, fine with no issues.

Sorry to hear about all the issues with 9.1 that people are having though. I can empathize with how frustrating this type of experience is.

 

[bareyb]

Almost exact same experience here on my 2 THDs, after SA CC fix, no problems. 9.1 di bring back some minor pixelation, but it is about once an evening, maybe twice. Definitely liveable for me. I do use the 30 second skip (can;t imagine anyone not using it) and it performs just like before, fine with no issues.

Sorry to hear about all the issues with 9.1 that people are having though. I can empathize with how frustrating this type of experience is.

It makes me feel a little better to know that not EVERYONE is having the problem. Kind of restores my faith in TiVo a little. I couldn't believe they'd release an update that would mess up navigation. Especially since they themselves use the product and would have to deal with it themselves on a daily basis. Just didn't make sense. I can only guess that their test sample didn't have the "video lag" problem. I hope now that they know it's happening there will be a fix soon.

 

[George Webster]

The pixelation problems that disappeared may moons ago with 8.3 were bad enough. 9.1 makes it almost impossible to watch.

I am NOT having any problems at all so I could not disagree with you more. With you and I having the same software your issue has to be hardware related, such as a failing hard drive.

 

[jtreid]

I am NOT having any problems at all so I could not disagree with you more. With you and I having the same software your issue has to be hardware related, such as a failing hard drive.

Yeah? It's kind of a coincidence that it happened at exactly the same time I got 9.1. Don't you think? It's not hardware, plain and simple. I suppose all the other posters on this forum having exactly the same problem also had the same hardware failure exactly when they got 9.1? Just what exactly can you base that insightful conclusion on? Nevermind, I don't really care.

I don't give a rat's A$$ whether you agree or not. There are problems PERIOD! Whether you have the problems are not is irrelevant. I along with others just want to voice our dissatisfaction with the 9.1 downgrade. I was perfectly happy with 8.3. I am very dissatisfied with 9.1. Your experience does not change that fact.

 

[MickeS]

Yeah? It's kind of a coincidence that it happened at exactly the same time I got 9.1. Don't you think? It's not hardware, plain and simple. I suppose all the other posters on this forum having exactly the same problem also had the same hardware failure exactly when they got 9.1? Just what exactly can you base that insightful conclusion on? Nevermind, I don't really care.

I don't give a rat's A$$ whether you agree or not. There are problems PERIOD! Whether you have the problems are not is irrelevant. I along with others just want to voice our dissatisfaction with the 9.1 downgrade. I was perfectly happy with 8.3. I am very dissatisfied with 9.1. Your experience does not change that fact.

Coincidences do happen.

I've read of many problems with 9.1 but not a lot of people seem to have pixelation issues (I had some pixelation a few days after 9.1, but they seem to be gone now).

 

[bizzy]

I spoke with a tivo support rep last night- I called to let them know i was unhappy with 9.1's 30 second skip and jump back. He said they are aware of the issue and are working hard on pushign out a patch ASAP. I can hope that they address some of these other issues in the patch also. I can also assume that there must be more pressing issues than 30 second skip driving the release of such a patch.

He also mentioned that they still plan on the Nov 1 release to enable TTG etc, and that this patch will be released before then.

Now, it needs a grain or two of salt, but I consider it good news.

 

[bareyb]

I spoke with a tivo support rep last night- I called to let them know i was unhappy with 9.1's 30 second skip and jump back. He said they are aware of the issue and are working hard on pushign out a patch ASAP. I can hope that they address some of these other issues in the patch also. I can also assume that there must be more pressing issues than 30 second skip driving the release of such a patch.

He also mentioned that they still plan on the Nov 1 release to enable TTG etc, and that this patch will be released before then.

Now, it needs a grain or two of salt, but I consider it good news.

Thank you bizzy! This is terrific news! I'll sprinkle liberally with grains of salt, but I'm gonna choose to believe it for now. I just knew TiVo wouldn't let things stay like this! I know many of you don't have the "video lag" problem but it truly sucks for those of us who have the worst variant of it. It sounds like they are taking it seriously and that a patch is on the way.

Okay. I'm good. I officially love TiVo again. I won't start complaining again unless it takes too long.

 

[echoout]

I've only had my Series 3 HD for a few weeks and it's been fantastic....until 9.1. It's now jerky, pixelated and the menus are slow. Nice.

 

[RickStrobel]

Six days ago HD channels on my Series 3 were nothing but a pixellated mess:

A manual reboot cleared the problem. Until today. It's back and it's basically the same. NEVER had any problem like this before the 9.1 upgrade!

Is this particular issue being addressed in another thread here? Is TiVo aware of this and working on a fix?

 

[TexasGrillChef]

No Problems here either....

There will always be problems...

Hmmmm Shall I count the number of Problems in Windows? Linux? Mac?

TGC