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01-08-07, 07:59 PM
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I think like an engineer
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Elvis's Birthday Present: HR20 Release Candidate
In honor of the "King's" birthday.
There is a two night opportunity to get the next release candidate for the HR20.
Since there is thing silly little Football game going on.
The release will be out there for you to obtain during the two following windows:
Monday January 8th: 11PM - 1:30AM EST (8PM - 10:30PM PST)
Tuesday January 9th: 11PM - 1:30AM EST (8PM - 10:30PM PST).
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staggered rollouts are there for a reason... as much as they are confident about the release, they need to limit the impact of any unexpected issues.
Before downloading this Release Candidate, you MUST agree to to the below statements... before you force the download.
If you do attempt to get to get this version; then you assume all the risks with this software version.
You will report any issues with the release to the forum, in the appropriate threads. When reporting those issues, please provide as much detail as possible.
You will NOT CALL the DirecTV service center, if you are having a problem. Come back here, and report the problem. The CSR tier will not have the information about this release in their system.
I can not stress it enough: If you force download, DO NOT CALL the call center if you are having problems.
And if it things get to a point that you can "live" with it, do another forced update to revert back to the previous national version.
So to get the update:
During one of the two above stated windows; you may be able to get the release candidate by the 02468 method.
- Restart your system via either the Red-Button or Reset from the Menu (NOT RESET EVERYTHING)
- When the first blue screen appears, and the wheel starts to rotate... enter 0 2 4 6 8 on your remote
- You will then see a 2nd blue screen with a message...
- Then if it worked, you will see NEW SOFTWARE screen and it should state the version number you are downloading
- If it goes directly to Step 1 of 2... the reset didn't take.. try again
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01-08-07, 08:01 PM
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I think like an engineer
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During these release windows...
I will be hanging out in the Chat room.
Come and discuss the release, and to get up to the second assistance in getting the update. http://chat.dbstalk.com
Also...
Today is a very busy day on the server. Between this and CES
So it may slow down, or may stop responding.
If you try a few times... just "take a brake" and check back later...
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01-08-07, 08:21 PM
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Earl,
First, thanks man. Second, do you happen to have any release notes yet?
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01-08-07, 08:21 PM
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Any release notes yet?
jbellanca beat me to it!
Okay, is a Windows screensaver included? 
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SWM8 Firmware v1.0.1, Library v1.0.0
(1) HR20-700 (Wired)
(3) HR20-700 (Wireless)
(1) HR21-700 (Wireless) with ATSC add-on AM21
(1) HR10-250 (Decommissioned)
All HR2x DVRs networked to Viiv PC (Vista Home Premium)
Thank you, Earl
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01-08-07, 08:24 PM
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The Clown Prince of Crime Cutting Edge: ECHELON '09
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Release notes are here guys: http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=75653
I'll be there too chatting it up with Earl and you other weirdos |
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01-08-07, 08:25 PM
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Hall Of Fame
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Finally have an HR20 to play with one of these release candidates ...
Ready for 02468 at 11pm ET!
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01-08-07, 08:27 PM
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Thanks Earl! Looking forward to providing feedback!
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01-08-07, 08:31 PM
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OK, I just got a text message from Earl (thanks for that thread!!) and got a little crazy. My wife has never seen me so excited, she thought I was freaking about the game (go Buckeyes  ) . Worse part is, she was hosting "Girls Night" at my house and I think I disrupted their Sex and the City  |
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01-08-07, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by PoitNarf
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Okay, ya got me.... I've been drinking some vino with the wife and I'm not the quickest person on the track right now.
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SWM8 Firmware v1.0.1, Library v1.0.0
(1) HR20-700 (Wired)
(3) HR20-700 (Wireless)
(1) HR21-700 (Wireless) with ATSC add-on AM21
(1) HR10-250 (Decommissioned)
All HR2x DVRs networked to Viiv PC (Vista Home Premium)
Thank you, Earl
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01-08-07, 08:33 PM
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Thanks, Earl. Film at 11:00.
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01-08-07, 08:33 PM
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Thanks Earl...But "Elvis" B-Day. I haven't checked the new naming thread for a couple of days, but Elvis. Is that the best we could come up with. 
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AT9 to SWM8 and WB68 in parallel
LR: HR20-700 via SWM8 to Panasonic 50" w/ Sony HTIB
FR: HR20-700 to Samsung LN55B640 w/ SONY A/V and Pansonic BD80K BR
Office: HR21-200 via SWM to Panasonic 50" w/ Toshiba HD-A2 and Linksys WGA600N and WRT610N Wireless Router
Office: H21-200 to 36" SD TV
BR: H21-100 to Samsung 32" LCD
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01-08-07, 08:35 PM
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I think like an engineer
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Originally Posted by HDTVsportsfan
Thanks Earl...But "Elvis" B-Day. I haven't checked the new naming thread for a couple of days, but Elvis. Is that the best we could come up with. |
It's topical at least |
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01-08-07, 08:36 PM
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My, my, Earl. I'm beginning to believe all the "superman" tales I've been reading about you! And you say it's really a lot of people at D*. How modest!!
Really, many thanks for what you do and the fine folks at D* who insist on surprising all the nay-sayers out there. No way to say they aren't trying. And it is truly amazing that a corporation of that size actually cares -- even if it is all about their bottom line. I'll be there tonight after the game.
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Woodworker, grandfather, DirecTV since 1994
A) HR20-700: NR 0312; Video: HDMI, OTA. Audio: HDMI, TOSLINK. Res-1080i; Native- On; Network-Yes, wireless; eSata-No; Remote-IR.
B) HR21-700: NR 312; Video&Audio HDMI. Res.-720p; Native-On; Network-No; eSata-No; Remote-IR.
A) Sony 50" Rear Proj SXRD (KDS50A2000), B) Sony 37" Rear Proj LCos (KDF37H1000) w/ Slimline, WB68. Also 1 R15-500
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01-08-07, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by HDTVsportsfan
Thanks Earl...But "Elvis" B-Day. I haven't checked the new naming thread for a couple of days, but Elvis. Is that the best we could come up with. |
How about in honor of a Buckeyes victory? |
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01-08-07, 08:37 PM
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I think like an engineer
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Originally Posted by ajwillys
How about in honor of a Buckeyes victory?
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Too early to call that yet.. |
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01-08-07, 08:40 PM
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Too early to call that yet..
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Yea, Looks like FLorida's gonna make O State work for this one.
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AT9 to SWM8 and WB68 in parallel
LR: HR20-700 via SWM8 to Panasonic 50" w/ Sony HTIB
FR: HR20-700 to Samsung LN55B640 w/ SONY A/V and Pansonic BD80K BR
Office: HR21-200 via SWM to Panasonic 50" w/ Toshiba HD-A2 and Linksys WGA600N and WRT610N Wireless Router
Office: H21-200 to 36" SD TV
BR: H21-100 to Samsung 32" LCD
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01-08-07, 08:40 PM
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Earl, your link to the Version 0x114 (01/08/2007): Discussion Thread take you to the 0x10b discussion thread.
P.S. "Staggard" is spelled staggered!
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01-08-07, 08:41 PM
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Fixes:
Black screen on playback of a recording
Sporadic "Do You want to Delete?" on playback of a recording
THANK GOD - I was thinking my wife may kill me tonight, she lost 3 shows - NOT happy.
Improvements
Improved guide rendering speed
Is it safe to assume this is a reduction in the animation they used to open the window/menus. That would speed up the unit, especially in high demand like multiple recordings.
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01-08-07, 08:42 PM
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I cheer for anyone that plays OSU. Go Blue!
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SWM8 Firmware v1.0.1, Library v1.0.0
(1) HR20-700 (Wired)
(3) HR20-700 (Wireless)
(1) HR21-700 (Wireless) with ATSC add-on AM21
(1) HR10-250 (Decommissioned)
All HR2x DVRs networked to Viiv PC (Vista Home Premium)
Thank you, Earl
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01-08-07, 08:42 PM
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This is probably a silly question, but what if someone reboots for any reason during the window (power failure, RBR, etc). and their DVR checks for an update. Wouldn't they get this upgrade without knowing it's an early release candidate?
Just curious.
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01-08-07, 08:45 PM
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I think like an engineer
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Originally Posted by Objectivity
This is probably a silly question, but what if someone reboots for any reason during the window (power failure, RBR, etc). and their DVR checks for an update. Wouldn't they get this upgrade without knowing it's an early release candidate?
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No... A reboot, doesn't check for a new software version.
Unless the unit was told to reboot and check for a software version.
This is not a "madatory" release, so the machine will ignore it, unless you tell it other wise (via 02468) |
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01-08-07, 08:46 PM
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Love those Release Notes. This could be a very big release! It's also clear that D* paid attention to comments made after the Santa release.
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Woodworker, grandfather, DirecTV since 1994
A) HR20-700: NR 0312; Video: HDMI, OTA. Audio: HDMI, TOSLINK. Res-1080i; Native- On; Network-Yes, wireless; eSata-No; Remote-IR.
B) HR21-700: NR 312; Video&Audio HDMI. Res.-720p; Native-On; Network-No; eSata-No; Remote-IR.
A) Sony 50" Rear Proj SXRD (KDS50A2000), B) Sony 37" Rear Proj LCos (KDF37H1000) w/ Slimline, WB68. Also 1 R15-500
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01-08-07, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by HDTVsportsfan
Yea, Looks like FLorida's gonna make O State work for this one.
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Yeah. 16 seconds of glory. I'm for Florida/Urban Meyer tonight.
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Woodworker, grandfather, DirecTV since 1994
A) HR20-700: NR 0312; Video: HDMI, OTA. Audio: HDMI, TOSLINK. Res-1080i; Native- On; Network-Yes, wireless; eSata-No; Remote-IR.
B) HR21-700: NR 312; Video&Audio HDMI. Res.-720p; Native-On; Network-No; eSata-No; Remote-IR.
A) Sony 50" Rear Proj SXRD (KDS50A2000), B) Sony 37" Rear Proj LCos (KDF37H1000) w/ Slimline, WB68. Also 1 R15-500
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01-08-07, 08:50 PM
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I think like an engineer
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Earl, your link to the Version 0x114 (01/08/2007): Discussion Thread take you to the 0x10b discussion thread.
P.S. "Staggard" is spelled staggered!
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Thank you for the first correction...
And the 2nd... I think. |
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01-08-07, 08:51 PM
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Thanks for your efforts again Earl  |
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