[fatkev78]

MSM,

Yes, that's correct. At 10pm I want to be able to setup my auto tune timers in the living room for 10:30, 11 & 11:30 etc and then go to bed (I share the L/R feed into the B/R) & not have to hit the enter button as each auto tune timer comes up.
So if what you're saying is correct it should be fine for my needs.
Thanks for the help!

 

[ae_collector]

The reason this is important to me is the receiver is in the living room, so I'll set the channels up to auto tune to then go to bed.

fatkev78: I know this doesn't solve the problem but won't the UHF remote feature of the 505 & 605 allow you to change the channels yourself from the bedroom even though the receiver is in another room?

 

[fatkev78]

^ short answer "yes".
However, I like the auto tune function at night & wouldn't want to have to press enter every time when attempting to fall asleep (I'm a bit of an insomniac ).

 

[ae_collector]

^ short answer "yes".
However, I like the auto tune function at night & wouldn't want to have to press enter every time when attempting to fall asleep (I'm a bit of an insomniac ).

I was thinking you could use the remote in the bedroom to change the channels (like the "olden days") rather than having to preprogram everything but if you are using the TV to try to get to sleep I understand not wanting to use the remote.

 

[dns2]

Has anyone (or could someone) put a kilowatt meter on a 605 to see the power draw when on and off ?

Just curious !

Thanks
dns2

 

[MSM]

You only need to look at the spec sheet which is available on the web site:

HDDSR 605: 32 watts* max.
HDPVR 630: 32 watts* max.

That's the power supply spec, so the actual draw may be less.

* Actual milage may vary.

 

[dns2]

Thanks MSM for that info but I was looking for a little more info.

I was wondering about the actual kwh draw versus the power supply ratings.

My 630 draws 20 watts on or off but I don't have a 605 to get readings from.

dns2

 

[MSM]

Both machines (605 or 630) draw the same power whether on or off. The 605 should draw less than the 630 since there's no hard drive to spin - but I expect the difference is negligible.

Good luck on getting measurements.

 

[57]

Make sure you take power measurements on a PVR after the unit has been switched to standby for a few minutes - perhaps even wait an hour to take the second reading. For example, on our Rogers (Cisco/SA) PVRs the HDD will typically power down a few minutes after the unit is switched "off" and will save about 5 Watts. If the power reading is taken immediately after the unit is switched off, there would be no difference...

I'm not sure if the 530/630 SD units power down the HDDs.

 

[JCM]

Has no one bought this unit since December 17th? How does it work?

 

[peano]

The Source will have the 605 on sale tonight.

 

[gretzky]

605 handshake problem ?

hi i just bought a Sony xe4 46'' hdtv set connected to a 605 trough HDMI
it seems to me that the 605 have an handshake problem with the tv set
as i must disconnect and reconnect the HDMI cable on the back of the receiver to get the image pass trough everytime i power on the tv
anyone else having this problem

 

[gretzky]

nevermind
problem fixed

 

[retiredretired]

505 vs. 605

I bought the 605 before I found out that it does not have the auto tune set-up feature like my old 505. I am taking it back and getting the 630 instead even though it is more money. It has the PVR and the auto tune feature.
Why go from the 505 to 605 if you do not need a PVR and why did Motorola even build this unit, that is using such outdated technology? That is the question.

 

[SD 630 Support]

Hi retiredretired,

The 605 offers the following with respect to auto-tunes and reminders:
1) Set a reminder for new episodes
2) Set a reminder for all episodes
3) Set a reminder for this episode
4) Automatically tune to this airing.

Both #1 and #2 will set a recurring, program-based reminder. This means that when you're watching TV, each time an episode airs you will see the "!" sign appear in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Pressing ENTER will display the upcoming programs you've set reminders for and you can pick which channel you want to tune to. #3 does the same, but only once for the specified episode. Because it's now program-based (instead of time-based), you'll always get correct reminders. If the episode changes time, you'll be reminded at the new time. Or if it isn't new a particular week, you won't get any reminder at all. The 505 can't do this and is strictly time-based.

#4 will actually tune you to the program when it starts, which is useful for when you're recording it with an external device.

Because the system is now program-based (instead of time-based), recurring auto-tunes no longer make sense. A recurring auto-tune expects that you're using a VCR type device to record at a specific time (let's say 9:00pm on Tuesdays). However, the 605 is program-based meaning that rather than setting an auto-tune for 9:00pm on Tuesdays, you set an auto-tune for new episodes of "NCIS" (as an example). You've now got the 605 which is smart enough to know that NCIS sometimes gets bumped to a later time, or starts at 8:59pm, or isn't new at all some weeks. However, your VCR is still recording every Tuesday from 9-10pm. You end up with missed shows, incorrect recordings, etc.

By setting the auto-tune every two weeks, you always know when the show is airing and can adjust the VCR timers accordingly, ensuring you can record exactly what you want.

Other differences on the 505 versus 605 include smaller size, HDMI output, up to 14 days of Guide data (instead of 2.5), expanded programming information (NEW tags, etc), the ability to hide the titles of adult programs from your Guide, title search, and expanded Interests search. If your 505 is still meeting your needs, these features may not make much of a difference to you. As you mentioned, many of these mean a lot more when going from the 530 to the 630.

 

[SD 630 Support]

I am taking it back and getting the 630 instead even though it is more money. It has the PVR and the auto tune feature.

One more note for clarity - the auto-tune features on the 630 are the same as the 605. You have the following options:
1) Record new episodes
2) Record all episodes
3) Record this program
4) Automatically tune to this airing.

 

[Ralph2]

What is confusing is that you need to scroll down to get that auto-tune option. Poor placement in my opinion as it is one of the most used options (I think). Too bad the programmers could not make this sort on frequency of use.

 

[gdirwin]

DSR605 and HMDI Switching Recivers

Can anyone tell me if the 605 works well through an HDMI switching receiver?

The older 505 (through a DVI to HDMI cable and into the HDMI Reciver) has trouble - HDCP errors etc... It worked fine if you connected it directly to the HDMI input on a TV, but it would not work if it first went into an HDMI input on a receiver (and then from the receiver to the TV).

Does the new 605 work well through receivers?

 

[Ouser]

I have had no problem with my 605 and 630- through a Yamaha receiver and Sony HTB.

I think most hdmi issues have been resolved. "?" Fingers crossed!

 

[chevyhippo]

Just hooked up a new 605 last night. I couldn't get quite a few channels (400, 528, 544, 341, any HD), so I was forwarded onto tech support.

They had me unplug the receiver (power and coax from dish), wait a minute, and plug the power in. Once it had rebooted, they had me connect the coax and all the channels were coming in fine. The TSR said to leave the receiver on a single channel for 4 hours, and to not touch any buttons on the remote so all of the guide data could download properly the first time. I did a brief check on the receiver this morning and everything seems to be working.

Some on the info the TSR had seemed a bit out of date. I mentioned that I had an older dual-stacked dish using a 2x4 multiswitch, and asked if that would cause missing channels. She looked up the manual for the 2x4 multiswitch and said that it only support receiver models 301 and 401 (2 receivers that we have never owned).

Just for future reference (in case I buy another new receiver), does Shaw Direct need to change some type of mode on new receivers so that they will work with the older dual-stacked LNB? If I had mentioned it when I first called to activate my DSR605, do you think things would have gone a bit smoother? I assumed this info would have been on my account.