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Keep in mind, that site doesn't only show National Releases. It also shows test versions. For the normal versions, the version number is in hex, so the "numbers" go from 0-D. A is higher than 9. So 5C8 is higher than 59D. If the version is way out in left field, like 8000 when current versions are 059, it's a version not meant for us.
Our H21-200 (receiver, not DVR) got the update this a.m. (2:00), while the HR20-700, HR21-100, and HR20-100 (all DVRs) did not. This is not unusual for their typical roll-out of an NR.
Unfortunately, the box that least needed a speed (read as reduced sluggishness) improvement, was the one getting the update, so I can't say a thing about the efficacy of the update.
HR20-100 Firmware: NR 0x5c8 Report # 20120501-2D8C Issues:
Whole-Home sees itself.
This HR20's network name is: BLACK BOX. I added an eSATA drive and initialized it under 0x5c8. Whole-Home status shows itself. Also the Playlist shows 2 entries per local programs, one local and one tagged [BLACK BOX].
HD content protection blocks picture.
On channel 200, component (480i signal) & composite picture is blocked and message box complains about the HDMI cable. HDMI cable is connected but not active. I shouldn't have to disconnect a cable when a device is off/inactive... :nono:
This guy is not going to tolerate audio drop outs again, and folks with this release they are back. Be it live tv or recorded. If this roll out continues I am done with Directv. This issue is the worst of the worst and I had thought long gone. Price and quality of service is the issue at hand in all of this. How in gods green earth did this become a national release I will never know. Thank you all.
My prior post has been deleted and for those who are allowed to bully others please do not bully me. Just let me be. I love Directv and everything about it, I live for it and breathe for it just like you.
I received the update on one of my 4 HR's. That HR can see the playlists for the other 3. But the other 3 can not see the playlist for the one that was updated.
The odd exception is when that HR is recording a program it will show up on the other 3 HR's.
I tried restarting everything and redid the network setup no joy. The whole home is setup to share.
The one that received the update is a HR20-100, the others are 2 HR21's and one HR22.
My HR20-100 received the firmware update yesterday and is so far working much better. No more waiting several seconds to open List or delete recordings.
However when I first checked List, I was surprised to see a message about the receiver now being authorized for Whole Home even though it's not. Everything else seems to be fine for now.
That's something I haven't seen reported much with this release at all.
Perhaps you should provide your specific equipment that has that issue, including the HD DVR model, audio connection type (HDMI or other), and HDTV model. That might help the trouble-shooting process somehow.
I got it yesterday. How did I find out? First time I went to the Guide, it had me setup Whole Home. Then when I went back to the settings, it said I was not authorized (which is correct). So why did it have me go through the setup process in the first place? Doesn't give me much confidence in this release.
I've read others who said they also are experiencing audio dropouts, so I don't think it's just me, but in any event, I may have overstated in my 1-liner because I'm frustrated. The dropouts are periodic, but enough to be VERY annoying. I was watching a movie yesterday, and my soaps, and news and would experience the dropouts, like say, 4-6 times during programming.
I have numerous receivers but have not checked the others yet, only my main receiver and TV.
The setup I was referring to is my Panasonic Plasma TCP54G20, HR24-500, HDMI connection through my Onkyo system. Although if I skip the sound system and go direct, via HDMI, to my TV = same problem.
Like I said, I haven't checked my other receivers and TV's. I will try to do that sometime today.
I've read others who said they also are experiencing audio dropouts, so I don't think it's just me, but in any event, I may have overstated in my 1-liner because I'm frustrated. The dropouts are periodic, but enough to be VERY annoying. I was watching a movie yesterday, and my soaps, and news and would experience the dropouts, like say, 4-6 times during programming.
I have numerous receivers but have not checked the others yet, only my main receiver and TV.
The setup I was referring to is my Panasonic Plasma TCP54G20, HR24-500, HDMI connection through my Onkyo system. Although if I skip the sound system and go direct, via HDMI, to my TV = same problem.
Like I said, I haven't checked my other receivers and TV's. I will try to do that sometime today.
Your common link is HDMI. I'd guess if you use analog audio the dropouts will go away, but so will surround sound. :nono: IMHO it's not your equipment...
I've read others who said they also are experiencing audio dropouts, so I don't think it's just me, but in any event, I may have overstated in my 1-liner because I'm frustrated. The dropouts are periodic, but enough to be VERY annoying. I was watching a movie yesterday, and my soaps, and news and would experience the dropouts, like say, 4-6 times during programming.
I have numerous receivers but have not checked the others yet, only my main receiver and TV.
The setup I was referring to is my Panasonic Plasma TCP54G20, HR24-500, HDMI connection through my Onkyo system. Although if I skip the sound system and go direct, via HDMI, to my TV = same problem.
Like I said, I haven't checked my other receivers and TV's. I will try to do that sometime today.
Got the update yesterday on one DVR (HR24-500) and so far no problems. It appears as though Smart Search has been fixed. I am getting a lot more search results than I was two days ago.:hurah:
I got it yesterday. How did I find out? First time I went to the Guide, it had me setup Whole Home. Then when I went back to the settings, it said I was not authorized (which is correct). So why did it have me go through the setup process in the first place? Doesn't give me much confidence in this release.
Went through the SAME thing on both my HR20-100's - except I canceled out of the WHD setup process. Since I do NOT have it anyway, (& since it's probably NOT actually authorized) glad I didn't waste (more) time on this POS DVR.
It does seem a (very) little faster, but since I've already decided to dump D* after this TV season is over with, I really don't care at this point - too little too late...
I believe so. But I record my important stuff on two different receivers, and sometimes, on two different channels. (e.g. Program X records on one HDDVR from the East Coast Feed of ABC, and the other one from the West Coast Feed.)
When I was getting those audio dropouts, I terminated the programming that was recorded on my HR24-500 and viewed the same show that was recorded on a different receiver - same problem, same place.
I'll have to do more research as time permits. But, very annoying.
I received the software update ox5c9 on my HR21 last night and now my TV is only receiving a 720p signal, even though the 1080i light on the HR21 is on.
Also, the 1080p option in the settings menu no longer can be activated. Anyone else having the same problem?
Just checked and I got 0x45c8 yesterday 2:38a on a H21 200
No wonder this morning trying to watch from an HR24 don't know if it has updated the audio just constantly skipped the whole time and the video was freezing. Seems to have stopped now this was watching on the 21 through deca
Then Internet and MRV quit on another H21 200 I'm assuming also got the update it's on DECA and shows red on the IPad app. Didn't even try to reset or anything.
Hopefully it resolves the loud fan on the HR24 100
We are not talking of perfection here. We are talking of basic functionality that don't get tested. This is the second NR that has major problems and the correction to the problem are nowhere in sight. This speak of lack of competence and quality control on Directv side.
In regards to your opposition. I believe you pay DirecTv a substantial amount of money for their crap to work properly.
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