The time on the PVR Box - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

TerryFox · 2011-03-13, 12:50 PM

Hi ... How do you change the time on the Rogers box ? I have the Explorer 8642HD box ... I want to put the time ahead one hour for daylight saving time . Thanks

JamesK · 2011-03-13, 01:02 PM

That should happen automagically. That's certainly the case with my 8300 and two 4250s. Try rebooting.

TerryFox · 2011-03-13, 01:12 PM

Hi ... I looked at my Rogers guide , the index and it doesn't mention how to reboot . Could you explain in how that done ? I don't do anything with this box beside just turning it on and off , also changing channels , thats it . Thanks

57 · 2011-03-13, 01:31 PM

SA FAQ: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=17719

As mentioned by JamesK, the time should be correct automatically.

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=137855

Quote:

I don't do anything with this box beside just turning it on and off , also changing channels , thats it

You don't record?

TerryFox · 2011-03-13, 02:07 PM

Everything is good now ... don't have kids , they are nasty lol

Oh yeah .. I have no need to record ... If I had it my way I wouldn't allow them to switch to HD signals . I liked the way it was from old , there was nothing wrong with the old ways , simple and easy . Some old folks like things simple and easy ... TVs nowadays you need a degree just to learn how to use one .

57 · 2011-03-13, 03:19 PM

Did you purchase the 8642? Are you renting for $25/mo or did you get it for "free" somehow. Seems odd to have a PVR if you never record.

My father is 91 and he uses his PVR to record all the time. He doesn't have any time to waste watching commercials.

TerryFox · 2011-03-13, 03:38 PM

I bought it though I did look around at futureshop and bestbuy but they wanted at that time for the cheapest box was 299.00 . I bought this box online from a computer store in Ottawa for 199 pulse tax , free delivery . Whether it was worth it or not ? I don't know .

57 · 2011-03-13, 03:49 PM

Definitely worth it. You got a good deal. You may wish to consider learning how to record with it - it's pretty easy - you go into the IPG, scroll to the programme you wish to record, select, then confirm the recording and that's about it. There are options of whether you wish to record once or all episodes.

You can practise with some recordings that don't matter too much to you.

TerryFox · 2011-03-13, 04:17 PM

Well thanks for your input much appreciated

MIS3 · 2011-05-09, 03:04 PM

To reboot 8300HD, press the 2 Volume keys and Info button (3 keys)simultaneously.

With the 8642HD, I don't see the Info key.

Ralph450 · 2011-05-09, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIS3

To reboot 8300HD, press the 2 Volume keys and Info button (3 keys)simultaneously.

With the 8642HD, I don't see the Info key.

The 8642 does have an Info key (at least mine does), but I have never been able to do a warm boot with the 2 volume keys and the info key. It does work well on my 8300 though.

MIS3 · 2011-05-10, 02:18 PM

Thanks. I found the Info key.
I will try later and report.

2011-03-13, 12:50 PM	#1
TerryFox Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 28	The time on the PVR Box Hi ... How do you change the time on the Rogers box ? I have the Explorer 8642HD box ... I want to put the time ahead one hour for daylight saving time . Thanks __________________ Sony BRAVIA 46" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV KDL46EX500 . Antennas Direct DB4e , CPA-19 pre-amplifier

2011-03-13, 01:02 PM	#2
JamesK Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mississauga Posts: 5,042	That should happen automagically. That's certainly the case with my 8300 and two 4250s. Try rebooting. __________________ The following program contains immature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.

2011-03-13, 01:12 PM	#3
TerryFox Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 28	Hi ... I looked at my Rogers guide , the index and it doesn't mention how to reboot . Could you explain in how that done ? I don't do anything with this box beside just turning it on and off , also changing channels , thats it . Thanks __________________ Sony BRAVIA 46" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV KDL46EX500 . Antennas Direct DB4e , CPA-19 pre-amplifier

2011-03-13, 02:07 PM	#5
TerryFox Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 28	Everything is good now ... don't have kids , they are nasty lol Oh yeah .. I have no need to record ... If I had it my way I wouldn't allow them to switch to HD signals . I liked the way it was from old , there was nothing wrong with the old ways , simple and easy . Some old folks like things simple and easy ... TVs nowadays you need a degree just to learn how to use one . __________________ Sony BRAVIA 46" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV KDL46EX500 . Antennas Direct DB4e , CPA-19 pre-amplifier

2011-03-13, 03:19 PM	#6
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,301	Did you purchase the 8642? Are you renting for $25/mo or did you get it for "free" somehow. Seems odd to have a PVR if you never record. My father is 91 and he uses his PVR to record all the time. He doesn't have any time to waste watching commercials. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2011-03-13, 03:38 PM	#7
TerryFox Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 28	I bought it though I did look around at futureshop and bestbuy but they wanted at that time for the cheapest box was 299.00 . I bought this box online from a computer store in Ottawa for 199 pulse tax , free delivery . Whether it was worth it or not ? I don't know . __________________ Sony BRAVIA 46" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV KDL46EX500 . Antennas Direct DB4e , CPA-19 pre-amplifier

2011-03-13, 03:49 PM	#8
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,301	Definitely worth it. You got a good deal. You may wish to consider learning how to record with it - it's pretty easy - you go into the IPG, scroll to the programme you wish to record, select, then confirm the recording and that's about it. There are options of whether you wish to record once or all episodes. You can practise with some recordings that don't matter too much to you. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2011-03-13, 04:17 PM	#9
TerryFox Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 28	Well thanks for your input much appreciated __________________ Sony BRAVIA 46" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV KDL46EX500 . Antennas Direct DB4e , CPA-19 pre-amplifier

2011-05-09, 03:04 PM	#10
MIS3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 53	To reboot 8300HD, press the 2 Volume keys and Info button (3 keys)simultaneously. With the 8642HD, I don't see the Info key.

2011-05-10, 02:18 PM	#12
MIS3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 53	Thanks. I found the Info key. I will try later and report.

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