Adding a SATA Drive To Pace HDPVRs. - Page 18 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

jay84 · 2011-06-18, 03:04 AM

I have a problem. Shaw is taking back the pace box that Im renting from them when I get my new portal system. Is there anyway to transfer the shows that I havent watched to an external sata drive, and somehow save it in another pvr?

Jetranger · 2011-06-18, 03:31 PM

In one word; Nope.

jumpy27 · 2011-08-03, 04:28 PM

Can the internal drive be replaced with a 1TB drive in a Pace 775D (Tahoe) PVR?

Husky Doo · 2011-08-04, 12:11 PM

Aside from the data format of the programs on the hard drive, is there Macrovison as I hear Bell PVRs have?

57 · 2011-08-04, 12:47 PM

Macrovision is used on VHS tapes. There is no Macrovision on hard drives, however, the information on all service provider PVRs is encrypted, if that's the word you're looking for.

tux · 2011-08-05, 01:02 AM

Macrovision is (was) also the name of the company that created that technology. They also product digital copy-protection [including SafeDisc] and digital content-protection for DVDs, set-top boxes, and other media; and they also make the i-Guide included in Shaw's set-top boxes. In 2009, they changed their name to Rovi.

So yes, Shaw set-top boxes have Macrovision technology, and I am almost certain that includes Macrovision copy-protection mechanisms

alejandra · 2011-09-20, 06:29 AM

How many different external drives can be associated with the PVR? I am using my own drive enclosures to install the drives.
If say, the drive is full, and I just disconnect the first drive and install another new drive. Then if I reconnect the first drive to the PVR, will I be able to access the programs recorded on the first drive?

accord1999 · 2011-09-20, 12:58 PM

alejandra, for the Pace Summit, I don't think there are any limits. All the info is saved on the external drive itself. I've used about 4 drives and haven't had any problems viewing recordings on any of them.

stationg · 2012-03-22, 05:05 PM

I just connected my pvr expander while the shaw box was powered off. I waited a bit. I then turned on my devices via my Harmony One. I never received any message to "format" the drive?

Anything that I did wrong?

Nevermind, all is well BUT how do I get my Harmony One to recognize my box as a PVR with functions?

stationg · 2012-03-22, 05:49 PM

Frustrating. I can't forward/rewind etc. does it take some time before the pvr expander is actually functional???

When I hit LIST it tells me DVR service is unavailable or disabled.

stationg · 2012-03-22, 07:16 PM

wow im having one hell of a time getting the pvr expander to communicate with my shaw box. I have gotten to the "format" screen. I select yes a few different times. My shaw box then shuts off/powers off. I saw a few blinking green lights. But the shaw box stays powered off. I then manually power the shaw box on. I hit list and error message says "dvr service" is not available or disabled.

Talk to online chat and wasnt much help. Called tech but the wait was tooooo long. gave up after 15 minutes.

any thoughts?

stationg · 2012-03-22, 08:37 PM

Ugh I took the pvr expander back to FS, picked up a new one. Installed. I get a green 0 on the front screen

and I can't power off.

accord1999 · 2012-03-23, 07:43 PM

stationg,

try powering off the expander as well as the PVR. Power on the expander first, wait a minute then power on the PVR.

The Format screen is confusing as to which option is actually selected and you may have selected "No". Try the opposite option.

ftaseeker · 2012-03-24, 12:50 AM

Try a different eSATA cable.

I had TONS of problems until I tried a second cable.

Brent McKee · 2012-03-24, 03:44 AM

My Pace Tahoe has stopped recognizing my iOmega eSATA drive. I've had the drive nearly as long as I've had the PVR - about 4 years - and there haven't been many problems until now. I did the whole disconnect/reconnect procedure and the Pace still fails to recognise it. The light on the drive is on but it doesn't seem to be seen. I have checked the diagnostic menus as well.

We had a power outage here earlier this week and I'm wondering if that could have caused a problem with the drive, or with the Tahoe? The thing is that this isn't the first time that we've had a power outage here and the previous time was longer. Is it possible that the hard drive on the iOmega had crapped out but the indicator light still lights? Or is it something else.

(And before someone suggests getting a more modern PVR, I can't really afford it.)

2011-06-18, 03:04 AM	#256
jay84 Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 50	parental lock options? I have a problem. Shaw is taking back the pace box that Im renting from them when I get my new portal system. Is there anyway to transfer the shows that I havent watched to an external sata drive, and somehow save it in another pvr?

2011-06-18, 03:31 PM	#257
Jetranger Premium Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Calgary SonyTVs,ShawGateway&6Portals DCX3400, Pace 770D, 5ShawExpanders:3WD,1Sgt,1iOmga Harmony One Posts: 3,343	In one word; Nope. __________________ If you want more then ask for it rather than going hungry. If you want more than I have then you should ask. They're going to park their car over there.

2011-08-04, 12:11 PM	#259
Husky Doo Rookie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2	Is content recorded on the Pace PVR Macrovisioned? Aside from the data format of the programs on the hard drive, is there Macrovison as I hear Bell PVRs have?

2011-08-04, 12:47 PM	#260
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,302	Macrovision is used on VHS tapes. There is no Macrovision on hard drives, however, the information on all service provider PVRs is encrypted, if that's the word you're looking for. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2012-03-22, 05:05 PM	#264
stationg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Downtown Vancouver Posts: 1,045	I just connected my pvr expander while the shaw box was powered off. I waited a bit. I then turned on my devices via my Harmony One. I never received any message to "format" the drive? Anything that I did wrong? Nevermind, all is well BUT how do I get my Harmony One to recognize my box as a PVR with functions? __________________ Gateway, Yamaha Receiver, 58" Panasonic 3D TV, Xbox360, PS3, Panasonic 3D Bluray Player, Definitive Speakers, SVS Sub

2011-08-03, 04:28 PM	#258
jumpy27 Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,225	Can the internal drive be replaced with a 1TB drive in a Pace 775D (Tahoe) PVR?

2011-08-05, 01:02 AM	#261
tux Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 757	Macrovision is (was) also the name of the company that created that technology. They also product digital copy-protection [including SafeDisc] and digital content-protection for DVDs, set-top boxes, and other media; and they also make the i-Guide included in Shaw's set-top boxes. In 2009, they changed their name to Rovi. So yes, Shaw set-top boxes have Macrovision technology, and I am almost certain that includes Macrovision copy-protection mechanisms

2011-09-20, 06:29 AM	#262
alejandra Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 45	How many different external drives can be associated with the PVR? I am using my own drive enclosures to install the drives. If say, the drive is full, and I just disconnect the first drive and install another new drive. Then if I reconnect the first drive to the PVR, will I be able to access the programs recorded on the first drive?

2011-09-20, 12:58 PM	#263
accord1999 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 91	alejandra, for the Pace Summit, I don't think there are any limits. All the info is saved on the external drive itself. I've used about 4 drives and haven't had any problems viewing recordings on any of them.

2012-03-22, 05:49 PM	#265
stationg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Downtown Vancouver Posts: 1,045	Frustrating. I can't forward/rewind etc. does it take some time before the pvr expander is actually functional??? When I hit LIST it tells me DVR service is unavailable or disabled. __________________ Gateway, Yamaha Receiver, 58" Panasonic 3D TV, Xbox360, PS3, Panasonic 3D Bluray Player, Definitive Speakers, SVS Sub

2012-03-22, 07:16 PM	#266
stationg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Downtown Vancouver Posts: 1,045	wow im having one hell of a time getting the pvr expander to communicate with my shaw box. I have gotten to the "format" screen. I select yes a few different times. My shaw box then shuts off/powers off. I saw a few blinking green lights. But the shaw box stays powered off. I then manually power the shaw box on. I hit list and error message says "dvr service" is not available or disabled. Talk to online chat and wasnt much help. Called tech but the wait was tooooo long. gave up after 15 minutes. any thoughts? __________________ Gateway, Yamaha Receiver, 58" Panasonic 3D TV, Xbox360, PS3, Panasonic 3D Bluray Player, Definitive Speakers, SVS Sub

2012-03-22, 08:37 PM	#267
stationg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Downtown Vancouver Posts: 1,045	Ugh I took the pvr expander back to FS, picked up a new one. Installed. I get a green 0 on the front screen and I can't power off. __________________ Gateway, Yamaha Receiver, 58" Panasonic 3D TV, Xbox360, PS3, Panasonic 3D Bluray Player, Definitive Speakers, SVS Sub

2012-03-23, 07:43 PM	#268
accord1999 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 91	stationg, try powering off the expander as well as the PVR. Power on the expander first, wait a minute then power on the PVR. The Format screen is confusing as to which option is actually selected and you may have selected "No". Try the opposite option.

2012-03-24, 12:50 AM	#269
ftaseeker Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 26	Try a different eSATA cable. I had TONS of problems until I tried a second cable.

2012-03-24, 03:44 AM	#270
Brent McKee Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 76	My Pace Tahoe has stopped recognizing my iOmega eSATA drive. I've had the drive nearly as long as I've had the PVR - about 4 years - and there haven't been many problems until now. I did the whole disconnect/reconnect procedure and the Pace still fails to recognise it. The light on the drive is on but it doesn't seem to be seen. I have checked the diagnostic menus as well. We had a power outage here earlier this week and I'm wondering if that could have caused a problem with the drive, or with the Tahoe? The thing is that this isn't the first time that we've had a power outage here and the previous time was longer. Is it possible that the hard drive on the iOmega had crapped out but the indicator light still lights? Or is it something else. (And before someone suggests getting a more modern PVR, I can't really afford it.)

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