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#192 ·
sammey, it pains me to point out that my post had a question mark in it and also that my original post said "if it's like the 8642..."

Since I don't recall my original post being corrected, I used it again. Since we now have the information in post 191, I have added that to the Cisco FAQ. Thanks BobFillmore
 
#195 ·
Since Rogers advertizes 240 hours, does the Rogers 9865 therefore have a 2TB HDD? Or a 1.5?

http://www.rogers.com/web/Rogers.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=cable_hardware_page

It's a bit odd because they advertize the 1TB Extender as 150 hours...

Of course this all depends on the bitrate, which does vary depending on the channel from say 6-8 GB/hour (roughly) (13-18 Mbps) They used to advertize the 160 GB HDD as 20 hours of HD, so that explains 2TB=240 hours, but doesn't explain 1TB=150 Hours.

It's possible they knock off a bit of storage on the iHDD due to "saved space" for IPG, etc, but I would have thought that would be minimal percentage-wise on a 2TB HDD.
 
#206 ·
Don't the codes for the 8300HD work? I don't believe Rogers has changed the remotes - they use mostly the same remotes for all their STBs, although some older STBs came with remotes that didn't have PVR functionality on them?

Also, is there a listing for Cisco (not Rogers) 9865? The Rogers 9865 is very new, so it may not be in the Harmony Database yet, although if you call or e-mail them, they'll probably add it.

If you have any more Harmony questions, please start a Harmony thread in the following forum since this has nothing (directly) to do with the 9865, it's a Harmony issue.

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=203
 
#222 ·
Problems with Anyplace Home Edition and searches sound like they're related to a problem with the return signal. Same for VOD and SDV channel issues. Check your signal strength and S/N ratio (post 1 of the following thread). If they're good, call Rogers. See the following Cisco FAQ for other things to try and to check:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?p=1166439#post1166439
 
#227 ·
First problem was with the audio controls on the remote. Both the up/down volume and the mute are defaulted to work on the TV, not the cable box.
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This is because you cannot control the volume on the STB for a digital output. They have programmed it properly for the majority of people who use the STB with a TV. For people who have audio systems, it's a simple matter to programme the global volume lock for the AVR after you've put in the AVR code, per the operating manual for the remote.

My receiver would only see the signal over the hdmi cable as being 2 channel.
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Perhaps something in the STB settings-audio not correct - not set to DD? Or an HDMI issue per the following FAQ:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=71112

Here's a link to some of the settings that people new to the new guide may not be familiar with. (old link but most stuff probably works like this:

http://rogers-tv-enhancements.com/tips.html


Recording capacity was discussed earlier in this thread.


Useful Post: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741
 
#279 ·
I have to power all my components on by themselves now and the volume control only works with the Denon remote.
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Download the operating manual for the remote from the following website: Programme in the various codes for your equipment (if they don't already work). Then set up Master Power and Global Volume Lock appropriately for your devices.

http://www.urcsupport.com/#
 
#284 ·
Thanks 57 but your suggestion does not work. That still doesn't fix the HDMI-CEC issue. Plus, I'm using the same remote from my Nextbox 2.0 so it's already programmed for all my devices. Thanks for the input though.
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I have yet to find a properly working Rogers PVR remote where the remote cannot control the devices that you have (TV, Denon AVR, STB) All you need to do is properly programme the remote and don't worry about HDMI-CEC. The remote will directly control the devices when properly programmed as I indicated. You must of course programme in the Global Volume Lock (to the AVR) and the Master Power sequence (to turn all the devices on/off with one button press). I don't believe you have programmed that into the remote. If the codes are already in the remote, the remote will control the device when the device key is pressed - for example, the volume will change on the AVR if the AVR button is programmed for the Denon Code and the TV will turn on/off when the TV button is pressed and you press Power.

Once you have properly programmed the remote, you will see the "lights" at the top of the remote send the signals to each device. For Global Volume, the AUD light will blink as the IR signal is sent to the AVR when you press Vol+, Vol-, Mute. For the Master Power, the AUD, TV, CBL lights will come on as the IR signals are sent to the 3 devices when you press "Power". You leave the remote in CBL mode.
 
#290 ·
Since the incoming signals are 720P or 1080i, it's almost always best to have the TV do the conversion rather than in the STB. Of course the STB will convert 720P to 1080i for most TVs, but there are fewer 720P channels and that's a conversion that's done regardless (unless you have SARA on an older STB, allowing for passthrough). Here are the FAQs on the topic:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=87543 On Upconversion

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=73528 Native Formats
 
#317 ·
Sounds like the firmware has not been written properly for an 8 tuner PVR but has simply been "copied" from the existing 2-tuner PVRs. Hence the improper start-up channel and the improper warnings on Anyplace Home Edition.
 
#401 ·
falkirk: I assume you mean YouTube or Netflix from the TV? Perhaps there is an HDMI "release" issue with the NB3? HDMI can be a large source of issues - see the following thread on the topic:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=71112

You may wish to consider running an optical (or coaxial) cable from the TV to the AVR for audio, instead of HDMI/ARC if that's what you're doing. Or get Netflix YouTube via a BD Player?

Here's a post useful - FAQs, Search Tips, Optimization, etc:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741
 
#404 ·
falkirk: Not sure if this will work, but if you wish to watch/listen to the TV, then perhaps switching the AVR away from the PVR to another input might work? I've always disliked ARC in my optimization travels because:

1. It typically requires more power from the AVR.
2. It often doesn't work properly.
3. It means you often need to turn on the "HDMI Link" feature in the devices, which can then impact other components, turning them on/off when you don't want, etc, all per the HDMI FAQ.
 
#428 ·
David Susilo said:
Is there a hidden setting somewhere where I can change the recording quality in order to get the quantity?
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No, it's a bit for bit recording method, with the incoming bitrate at roughly 13-19 mbps depending on the channel - you do the math and it should be 150 hours average channel. (8 bits/byte) A small portion of the iHDD is set aside for IPG, etc.
 
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