Is MRV now available?

[dorfd1]

my parents dvr got 2F4 and I noticed that multiroom dvr was automatically turned on!

[Mertzen]

I do believe that is the server side, not the client. Most likely to exclude DVRs to share their content.

[Greg Alsobrook]

MRV has not been enabled in the NR... despite what the menu option defaults to.

[veryoldschool]

MRV has not been enabled in the NR... despite what the menu option defaults to.
Well, "half of it" has been.... :lol:

[dorfd1]

MRV has not been enabled in the NR... despite what the menu option defaults to.

Why does the menu option exist?

Are you sure you are not covering up the truth?

[Mertzen]

Why does the menu option exist?

Are you sure you are not covering up the truth?

To exclude IRDs from being servers on the network.

[veryoldschool]

Why does the menu option exist?
"coming soom" could also be there.
There are two parts to MRV, one is the server [which you see] and the other is the client which you don't have [yet].

[Greg Alsobrook]

Why does the menu option exist?

Are you sure you are not covering up the truth?

Because it will eventually have the ability... it just doesn't function right now.

Feel free to give it a try... :)

[Mertzen]

Are you sure you are not covering up the truth?


Dang, he's on to us.

[dorfd1]

but why did the menu option default to on?

[Greg Alsobrook]

but why did the menu option default to on?

Purely speculation here... But probably so when everything is ready to go, the user won't have to do anything for it to be working.

[veryoldschool]

but why did the menu option default to on?
So that if/when you get "part 2" you're closer to having it work.

[dorfd1]

Purely speculation here... But probably so when everything is ready to go, the user won't have to do anything for it to be working.

if I turned it off would directvtopc quit working?

[Greg Alsobrook]

if I turned it off would directvtopc quit working?

No. That option does not have any effect on DIRECTV2PC.

[dorfd1]

No. That option does not have any effect on DIRECTV2PC.

is the server code in the NR?

[Mertzen]

is the server code in the NR?

Yes and has been since previous NRs.

[dorfd1]

Yes and has been since previous NRs.

then why did the menu option to enable or disable it just now show up?

[tcusta00]

then why did the menu option to enable or disable it just now show up?

Because you just got the new NR, as noted in post 1. :)

[Spanky_Partain]

:nono2:

[Doug Brott]

DIRECTV receivers do not currently support Multi-Room Viewing ..

[dorfd1]

DIRECTV receivers do not currently support Multi-Room Viewing ..

I have a menu option that clearly says multiroom dvr and it was turned on by default!

[tcusta00]

I have a menu option that clearly says multiroom dvr and it was turned on by default!

It's non-functional - it's just a menu option.

[Greg Alsobrook]

I have a menu option that clearly says multiroom dvr and it was turned on by default!

I encourage you to test it out and report back your findings... :)

[dorfd1]

I encourage you to test it out and report back your findings... :)

I would but the only other hd receiver that my dad has is an h20-100.

It's non-functional - it's just a menu option.

why would directv let a non functionalenu option go national?

[tcusta00]

I would but the only other hd receiver that my dad has is an h20-100.

I'll let you know what would happen: it won't work. ;) :)

[dorfd1]

I'll let you know what would happen: it won't work. ;) :)

Brilliant Deduction Einstein!

I know the h20 has no ethernet jack on it.

[tcusta00]

why would directv let a non functionalenu option go national?

I don't know, you'd have to ask them.

[tcusta00]

Brilliant Deduction Einstein!

I know the h20 has no ethernet jack on it.

No, I meant IF you had two receivers that are compatible (two HR2xs) then it wouldn't work.

[Doug Brott]

<mod hat> Folks .. Calm down please! </mod hat>

[dorfd1]

<mod hat> Folks .. Calm down please! </mod hat>

So is the MRV server the only portion of MRV that is national?

[Doug Brott]

I have a menu option that clearly says multiroom dvr and it was turned on by default!

Your HR2x receiver .. regardless of flavor supports streaming to other devices (or MRV) .. However in this case, it is only useful for the DIRECTV2PC application ...

HR20 >>>>> DIRECTV2PC

The menu item that you found allows you to either have sending "on" or "off"

What it doesn't mean is using your HR2x receiver to receive programming from another receiver or device in your home. That is not enabled on any DIRECTV receiver that is running the national release firmware.

That was the basis of my earlier comment.

[Doug Brott]

This menu item is also a hidden menu item and not something that the normal user would find.

[dorfd1]

This menu item is also a hidden menu item and not something that the normal user would find.

I only brought this up because the menu item was turned on and I did not turn it on. I expected to find it turned off by default in the nr.

[Greg Alsobrook]

I only brought this up because the menu item was turned on and I did not turn it on. I expected to find it turned off by default in the nr.

And I offered an explanation for that.... :)

[dorfd1]

And I offered an explanation for that.... :)

You also asked me to test it without even asking me if I had any compatible receivers. everybody knows that there is know ethernet port on the h20.

[TheRatPatrol]

Ok stupid question time, but what exactly is "Network Services" under the Network tab? Thanks

[Greg Alsobrook]

You also asked me to test it without even asking me if I had any compatible receivers. everybody knows that there is know ethernet port on the h20.

I asked you to test it because you seemed to doubt us. I also did not know that the other receiver was an H20 when I suggested that.

[Greg Alsobrook]

Ok stupid question time, but what exactly is "Network Services" under the Network tab? Thanks

http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=156207

[dorfd1]

I asked you to test it because you seemed to doubt us. I also did not know that the other receiver was an H20 when I suggested that.

if that menu option is nothing right now why is turned on by default?

[Greg Alsobrook]

if that menu option is nothing right now why is turned on by default?

I don't think anyone knows for sure... but...

Purely speculation here... But probably so when everything is ready to go, the user won't have to do anything for it to be working.

[dorfd1]

I don't think anyone knows for sure... but...

If it is on by default so no one has to do anthing for it work how would Directv make money off of MRV?

[tcusta00]

I don't think MRV is meant to be a money maker, if and when it may release. I think it's just another feature of the receivers/service to keep customers happy.

[dorfd1]

I don't think MRV is meant to be a money maker, if and when it may release. I think it's just another feature of the receivers/service to keep customers happy.

Directv is not greedy like dishnetwork?

[tcusta00]

Directv is not greedy like dishnetwork?

I'm just telling you my opinion of why I think MRV will be free.

[dorfd1]

I'm just telling you my opinion of why I think MRV will be free.

it won't be free. I bet MRV will be part of dvr service and if you don't dvr service but do have a dvr mrv won't work.

[RAD]

it won't be free. I bet MRV will be part of dvr service and if you don't dvr service but do have a dvr mrv won't work.

That makes no sense. The only content you can play using MRV is something that's recorded, and if you don't have DVR service you can't record anything.

Anyway, DirecTV hasn't charged yet for any other value added service they implented like Media Share or the DoD service (unless you're watching a PPV).

[tcusta00]

it won't be free. I bet MRV will be part of dvr service and if you don't dvr service but do have a dvr mrv won't work.

Without DVR service you can't record programs. Without the ability to record programs MRV is useless. So yes, in that respect you're right, MRV won't be free. :lol:

[Doug Brott]

Yeah, the whole point of MultiRoom Viewing is to watch something that you've recorded in another room. No DVR, no recording, no need for MRV. :confused:

[dorfd1]

That makes no sense. The only content you can play using MRV is something that's recorded, and if you don't have DVR service you can't record anything.

MRV won't work without dvr service. Since you have to pay for dvr service MRV won't be free.

[dorfd1]

That makes no sense. The only content you can play using MRV is something that's recorded, and if you don't have DVR service you can't record anything.

Anyway, DirecTV hasn't charged yet for any other value added service they implented like Media Share or the DoD service (unless you're watching a PPV).


DoD use the internet so they are not going charge extra for it.

MRV requires dvr service.

Yeah, the whole point of MultiRoom Viewing is to watch something that you've recorded in another room. No DVR, no recording, no need for MRV. :confused:

I was refering to having a dvr without dvr service!

[Doug Brott]

MRV requires dvr service.

You're right .. you have to pay for DVR service .. that's so you can use your DVR. MRV is only useful to those with DVRs .. who pay for DVR service to use them. For those people, MRV will be free as far as I know.

[tcusta00]

MRV won't work without dvr service. Since you have to pay for dvr service MRV won't be free.

:lol: Yep, you're absolutely right. It also requires a DirecTV subscription, so MRV won't be free.

[hdtvfan0001]

MRV won't work without dvr service. Since you have to pay for dvr service MRV won't be free.
MRV is a free feature included with the DirecTV DVR service.

If you don't have a DVR, you won't pay for DVR service (or MRV).

If you want a DVR and service, it comes along with it for free.

Multi-Room Viewing is intended for distributing recorded content to other locations in the home. Without recorded content, and in turn at least 1 DVR to record, there is nothing to distribute, ergo, no need for MRV.

I think I've covered all the combinations of how one might look at what MRV is intended for and how it is provided.

[Greg Alsobrook]

MRV won't work without dvr service. Since you have to pay for dvr service MRV won't be free.

I think he was just saying that he believes there won't be an additional charge for MRV, on top of the standard DVR service fee. But at this point, no one knows for sure.

[Doug Brott]

I was refering to having a dvr without dvr service!

The DVR won't function .. at least not as a DVR, I'm not sure if it will function at all. In which case, MRV has no purpose. It's to watch a recording only.

[hdtvfan0001]

I believe he was just saying that he believes there won't be an additional charge for MRV, on top of the standard DVR service fee. But at this point, no one knows for sure.
I covered that one in post 53 too.

[dorfd1]

The DVR won't function .. at least not as a DVR, I'm not sure if it will function at all. In which case, MRV has no purpose. It's to watch a recording only.


MRV is also of no use for people with incomaptible equipment. Who would pay to upgrade to equipment that is MRV compatible?

MRV made the H20 obsolete!

[RobertE]

If it is on by default so no one has to do anthing for it work how would Directv make money off of MRV?

1. MRV
2. ?
3. Profit

Those gnomes have it figured out. :lol:

[tcusta00]

MRV is also of no use for people with incomaptible equipment. Who would pay to upgrade to equipment that is MRV compatible?

MRV made the H20 obsolete!

:scratchin How so?

[dorfd1]

1. MRV
2. ?
3. Profit

Those gnomes have it figured out. :lol:

Dishnetwork charges $40 just to turn on the usb ports.

[houskamp]

Dishnetwork charges $40 just to turn on the usb ports.
And that's why I have directv :D

[tcusta00]

Dishnetwork charges $40 just to turn on the usb ports.

We're talking about DirecTV aren't we?

BTW, the H20 doesn't have network ports.

[dorfd1]

We're talking about DirecTV aren't we?

BTW, the H20 doesn't have network ports.

I was refering to how greedy dishnetwork is. were lucky that directv does not make us pay to activate the use of the esata ports.

[tcusta00]

I was refering to how greedy dishnetwork is. were lucky that directv does not make us pay to activate the use of the esata ports.

Yes, that's a nice feature that DirecTV provides.

[dorfd1]

You replace it with a H21/22/23 or a R22 or a HR20/21/22/23 or a future to be named receiver.

who would want to pay to upgrade. I never heard of an H22.

[Doug Brott]

dorfd1, I think you are missing the entire point of multiroom viewing.

[tcusta00]

Have your questions about MRV been answered?

[hdtvfan0001]

It would appear that the original question has been thoroughly answered (more than once)....

[dorfd1]

dorfd1, I think you are missing the entire point of multiroom viewing.

I know what the point of MRV is but people who don't havea network would have to set that up.

[tcusta00]

I know what the point of MRV is but people who don't havea network would have to set that up.

Are you actually trying to get a question answered here or are you just running around in circles purposely?

[dorfd1]

Have your questions about MRV been answered?

they have been answered. please lock this thread before it goes way off topic.

[Greg Alsobrook]

they have been answered. please lock this thread before it goes way off topic.

As you wish.