Try VideoReDo. Works good for me. 30 days free trial versions are available.

Then just get a DVD "authoring" program to make a playable DVD. I use DVDLab.
You'll probably find that these companies do make the product you want, but since Oz is
so far behind the times in the digital TV stakes they've not bothered marketing them here.
That'll change in the near future.

Try VideoReDo. Works good for me. 30 days free trial versions are available.

You'll probably find that these companies do make the product you want, but since Oz is
so far behind the times in the digital TV stakes they've not bothered marketing them here.
That'll change in the near future.

Hi all , was in Wow S/nSound Annerley on Saturday and saw a Dgtec HD160 pvr in stock.Is there any threads or reports on this,I think the exact model was DGHD160. Had on the box twin tuner record two watch one ice tv enabled etc priced at $799. Would like to hear back about this ....Thanks Timmsy.

A very big thankyou to MuzG! That price at DSE in Macquarie was great and i hadn't seen it anywhere near that price around the area.

I originally bought one from Myer who are selling it for RRP at $599, but currently have 10% off so $539.10.

I had big troubles with this unit. As soon as i got it out of the box i immediately updated the firmware off the website (050722B). I then tuned it in and it was looking good, i live very close to Channel 9 in Gore Hill and i got all digital channels including all the Digital 44 channels. The picture looks great and i was happy. It locked up once and i had to turn it off at the wall, but never did it again.
Then my big problem started. the picture intermittantly turns black and white. It's not just the broadcast though as the menu's also turn black and white, and any recording playbacks are also black and white. Then randomly colour will return and it's all fine. It happens randomly without rhyme or reason.
I proved that it wasn't a reception issue by recording as soon as it turned black and white. I decided to record on both tuners just to be sure. Once colour returned i played back the recordings and they were both in full colour. So to me that means that reception should have nothing to do with it.
So i tried different cables. I'm using the composite (yellow) output for video as i've only got a standard 59cm NEC tv which is a few years old. B&W happened with three different cables. So i then tried changing from AV1 input on the tv to AV2 input. It happened on both inputs, and i regularly use AV1 for watching DVD's through an XBOX so i know the input is ok.
So if the TV is ok and the cables are ok this says to me that it must be an output problem on the STB.

So i returned to Myer and got my money back, then went to another Myer store (as the first store had no more in stock) who price matched DSE at $448 which was great.

Again i updated the firmware and got it tuned and up and running. Then the black and white image returned!!
So today i rang the DGTEC helpline who were very helpful which was great.
The tech support guy said it sounded like a software issue and he would send me the latest firmware version which was not on the website (051221A). I installed it and it was looking good. All stations tuned in again, i now have digital radio reception in the music manager and a new option 'Ice Guide' in the settings menu.

However the black and white image returned. It doesn't seem to be as often but it still happens.
I'll be ringing tech support again tomorrow.
I'll be interested in hearing if anyone else has had this problem.

was there ever any solution to this intermittent black and white problem?

i am experiencing it presently.

thanks,
ben

hi i have a DG-SD200PVR and as of about 2 weeks ago, about every 20 seconds
or so after i turn it on, it locks up and the screen says no signal and the only way to turn it
off it to unplug the power.

I've got DGTEC's DG-SD160DVR

Hi Guys.
I have only got a DG- SD200 a few weeks ago, and am trying to go through everything to get it working as best I can. Cactus you say update the firmware/ which is the latest one you have? as I am not sure how to find out the latest one?

I find it works well but a few things are upsetting.
1/ when you play of fast forward ETC the number counter wont go away and you have to clear it every time you do something in play back.
2/ you cant rename the files on the computer ( or I should say you can, but when you go back to the PVR, they have not changed there.)
It would make it so much quicker, and esier to do in the computer. But you have to do it in my Videos with the remote control, which is a bit slow.

Other than that it seems to be working well ( touch wood) its a bit loud with the fan working when its on, but you get used to that and only notice it when the program you are watching goes a bit quite..

Anty help or tips any one of you guys could give me would great as I am very new to all this.. Cheers Guys , and have a nice day. yanni49

With the SD80PVR can you use a USB stick to transfer firmware update or iceTV update file from the computer to the PVR?

Anybody got a theory?

The exception is in re getting channel 31.

Hi guys, I'm new to this forum and haven't participated before.

I bought a SD200 PVR from Harvey Norman for what seems like a good price of $499 recently. I can't say I've had any of the problems people have shared and mostly its doing what its supposed to reliably. Haven't done the firmware upgrade yet.

However, a fair bit of trial and error has been required as the instructions don't seem to be the same as what appears on the screen but mostly I've been able to work it out.

The exception is in re getting channel 31. The instructions suggest that this is possible via an "RF modulator" (see page 15 of instructions at http://dgtec.com.au/docs/DG-SD200PVR-USER-MANUAL.pdf). Well I can't find this option either where the instructions say it is or anywhere else.

Can anyone help?

Also are there any PVRs (not DVD recorder) that can record an input from A/V

I too was wondering about the RF modulator setting which has disappeared since upgrading my firmware.
I havent used it before but i have recently got Austar and thought i could record it through RF.

Does anyone know if this is posible?
Also are there any PVRs (not DVD recorder) that can record an input from A/V

Cheers

This menu item doesn't appear in all firmware versions

Thought I better add this info.

www.dgtec.com.au is no longer!!!

I don't suppose anyone has a solution other than to call the relevant Govt Department

Have you tried formatting the hard drive?

would that involve powering up and using the remote control to delve into the needlessly tricky menu structure to find a "format drive' entry to erase the HDD ?

I suppose I could remove the drive and format it by connecting to a computer BUT wouldn't that be a bit like formatting your PC drive because you were having problems with the Operating System misbehaving (or the keyboard not working)

and again

every time I turn it on it starts to record

BUT do not format it via your computer or you will lose all the firmware for it to operate in the PVR.

John

– but be quick.

Hi Guys
Now that the Dgtec site has gone where can I get the latest firmware from. I was thinking of using the Icetv guide or at least have the recorded file names listed as the TV show rather than a number.

Thanks
Ian Norman
www.iln.com.au

do a channel re-scan. There was a notice being broadcast on CH10 prior to HD being launched that some STB owners may need to rescan channels to get the new frequencies once HD is rolled out.

Anyone have the latest (last!) firmware for the 80GB unit?

It is at my page. I salvaged it just before all of Dgtecs site went down.