[GaryE]

Nope, not yet.

However, Shaw Direct did promise this on one of their bills a few months ago... "This fall, we will be introducing a new High-Definition On-Screen Guide with PVR expander capabilities..."
So there is hope.

 

[gzink]

No. That would not be a good business model for Shaw D when theycan have you payfor a pvr.

 

[MikeDRiley]

Wait, ANOTHER new on-screen guide?

 

[JCM]

Still waiting for the add on hard drive function. Can't run 2 wires from my LNB - on my motorhome.
Bell has had it for about 4 years now. Time for Shaw to get modern and competative.

 

[Bayguy]

Add or take away a minute of recording??

hi the other nite we were going to be out and it was our busy tv nite so we wanted to set our HDD to record a lot of stuff. But we got very frustrated with the 605 b'cuz say if a pgm didnt end untill 9:01 we couldn't record anything from 9-10 b'cuz we couldn't find a way to make the 605 switch channels at 9:00.

in the 600 guide from Shaw it shows that you can start early or end late by how much you want but only if you have the 630 PVR. So I guess were out of luck?

 

[GaryE]

I don't think this would have worked in your case. It doesn't allow you to start late and/or end early. Just start early and/or end later.

 

[Bayguy]

Gary that's a good point but also we can't even do what you say with a 605 only with a 630 right?

Gosh this seems like such a simple thing doesn't Shaw know that networks mess with the times these days??

 

[GaryE]

The 630 has 2 tuners so overlapping is not a problem unless you are watching a 3rd channel.

 

[jbdb]

Bayguy, In the 605 menu there is a feature to set up an autotune event. The events do not depend on the guide and can be set for specific times and channels. You could have set one event for 8 to 9 on one channel and another from 9 to 10 on another channel.
BTW: What are you using to record from the 605?

 

[Bayguy]

hi jdbd gosh Im sorry I never responded to your note. Thank you very much for the autotune idea. We knew they added that a few months ago but we were thinking of it for every week recordings that's a good idea about using it for one time recodrings. Thank you! I see lots of tv shows these days that start or end at weird times so I'll remember that.

We are using a Magnavox HDD/DVD to record from our 605. Its a really great unit and we are much happier than having a DVR. Yes it means we have to set two things but we don't record that often b'cuz mostly we watch shows live so its no big deal. We keep reading about all the problems people have with DVRs and how the cable/sat companies control them so we can do a lot more with the Magna plus we can make DVDs if we want to keep something.

 

[jbdb]

RE: msg #250
No problem Bayguy.
I have a LITEON HDD/DVD that has the same functionality that you described. It is not HD, but it has performed flawlessly for several years now, without all the problems described for the 630.

 

[huntersmom]

new 605 cust

ok so I am not thrilled with the "new" 605 reciever (I do miss the auto tune function) but my question is this I had the 505 reciever hooked up via a cable splitter to another tv downstairs is this now not able to happen with the 605? it was hooked up via dish cable to splitter splitter to reciever and splitter cable to downstairs tv via cable?

 

[GaryE]

The 605 does not have a coax output.

 

[gzink]

I think you need an rf modulator. Convert composite to coax.

 

[fatkev78]

ok so I am not thrilled with the "new" 605 reciever (I do miss the auto tune function) but my question is this I had the 505 reciever hooked up via a cable splitter to another tv downstairs is this now not able to happen with the 605? it was hooked up via dish cable to splitter splitter to reciever and splitter cable to downstairs tv via cable?

It has auto tune, press enter on the upcoming program, then press up on your remote.

As for the 2nd part, as others have said get an RF modulator and you'll be good to go.

 

[somedude3210]

hddsr 605 failing?

Hi,
I called in to SD's tech support but gave up waiting to speak to a tech rep after being on hold for ages.

A couple of weeks ago while tuned into HD channels (channels below 300 on the classic line up), my dad's 605 would randomly reboot maybe 3 times a day. 4-5 days ago this escalated to where he could only watch for about 10 minutes before the receiver would reboot itself. Today it's to the point if I tune the channel to an HD channel the receiver will reboot almost immediately after switching channels.

Right now, all channels over 300 (standard def) have no issues tuning in and retaining the channel.

On the system status within the receiver menu, line C reads as:
C. SignalT1 (336):98, (Ecb/No: 10.4 dB)

This should mean there's nothing wrong with the signal or no?

 

[frenchophile]

i'd be willing to bet that there is low signal on HD channels on F2, which means that the dish needs to be tweaked

 

[msavides]

Quote "4-5 days ago this escalated to where he could only watch for about 10 minutes before the receiver would reboot itself."




I am having the exact same problem.
I have a hddsr 605 receiver.
I have a 75cm dish with a quad LNB
I have 95 signal on SAT B and 93 signal on SAT A
This happens without changing any channels or any remote action

It worked fine a week ago. yesterday was trying to watch the Football game and it keeped rebooting. Could never watch more than 10 min at a time. sometimes it would reboot after a couple of mins.

Things I have tried. Replaced the entire coax Cable from Lnb to receiver. Tried all LNb outputs. Tried Different Receiver Power supply. Tried different A/V outputs on receiver.

Problem Still exists. Please help. This Started happening around the same time as the previous poster. Can't just be a coincidence

 

[hiljoball]

Has anyone seen this problem? On our 605, infrequently (like once a month or so)

displaying MENU - REMINDERS -UPCOMING, the display lists the programs in alphabetical order instead of the normal date/time order.

The only way I can 'fix' it is by doing a power off/reset or wait overnight and it self corrects.

Anyone seen this and found a fix?

John

 

[hiljoball]

I wrote to Shaw Direct and got the following answer - turns out it is an undocumented feature - use the left/right arrows to change the sort sequence.

John

If you are in the upcoming menu and press the left or right arrow buttons (next to the enter/ok button) it will change how the list is filtered. So if “Date and Time” is in yellow, it is currently sorting by date/time and if “Program Name” is in yellow it is sorting alphabetically. To correct this just press your left/right arrow button until you get to the desired order that you want.