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AVF DigitalStream DHR-8205U FAQ Thread
Covers DHR-820xU models (and probably DHP-8100U)
FAQ List Part 1
1. How do I Upgrade my Firmware ?
2. I have no signal to my TV when DS DHR is in Standby !
3. How do I copy SD TV program recordings to my PC ?
4. Where do I get technical help and report problems ?
5. USER MANUAL
6. REVIEWS
FORUM FAQ
7. USB stick is not recognised by DS
FORUM HOW TO's
12. How to play multiple recordings back to back
12A. How to reduce Fan Noise
14. Where is the Change-Log for the Updates ?
15. Copy To and Move To ? in the MEDIA List FUNC+ Menu
16. Some Useful Links and Images
FORUM FAQ
17. How do I set a Series Recording Reservation ?
18. Can I stop playback of a file from starting again when it gets to the end ?
19. What is the Full Version Update Method and what happens ?
Do Not Use unless specifically instructed to do so.
20. Will the DS DHR Auto Switch my TV to the correct HDMI input ?
21. OMG ! - I just used the Menu to set HDMI output and now I have a BLACK SCREEN ! ! ! What can I do ?
22. New user tips. The BikeButt Collection - Thread 3 #838
23. - Please Read The Manual
24. How do I find my Transmitter(s) and Channel Numbers for MUX ?
25. USB Sticks !
26. I am having reception issues ! What can I do ?
27. How do I get the Service List and EPG to show just my Favourite Channels ?
28. How to Check Your Tuners
30. Backup + Restore Schedule and Channels
31. UPDATE VERSIONS + USER Manuals
32. AUDIO Clipping - Limiter Issue - HD 5.1 Downmix
Covers DHR-820xU models (and probably DHP-8100U)
FAQ List Part 1
1. How do I Upgrade my Firmware ?
Go to UPGRADE
MIT London Ltd.
Advice is now not to do a Full Version Update unless specifically instructed to do so.
Full Version Update (FVU) M4.03 (M4.02)
MIT London Ltd.
Standard Upgrade M3.51, M3.57, 4.11, 4.12 etc. . . .
Download UpdateName.zip and unzip to the root of a USB Stick - Follow standard Menu Method instructions
USB stick must be FAT32 format.
Use Front USB for ease.
FAQ.1 - More Detailed Version
After Update from M3.00 (first Factory installed Firmware)
please do a Factory Reset
MENU > OTHERS > Maintenance > Restore Default [PIN-0000] - YES/NO
(BLUE Highlight is Selected Option)
Download UpdateName.zip and unzip to the root of a USB Stick - Follow standard Menu Method instructions
USB stick must be FAT32 format.
Use Front USB for ease.
FAQ.1 - More Detailed Version
After Update from M3.00 (first Factory installed Firmware)
please do a Factory Reset
MENU > OTHERS > Maintenance > Restore Default [PIN-0000] - YES/NO
(BLUE Highlight is Selected Option)
Advice is now not to do a Full Version Update unless specifically instructed to do so.
Full Version Update (FVU) M4.03 (M4.02)
Larger Zip File. Up to 11 Files are downloaded in a .zip file.
These files have to be placed in the root of a USB Stick
You then have to follow the FVU Rear USB Method
see FAQ #19 for full details and pictures
These files have to be placed in the root of a USB Stick
You then have to follow the FVU Rear USB Method
see FAQ #19 for full details and pictures
2. I have no signal to my TV when DS DHR is in Standby !
The Low Power (Power Saving Mode) Standby has no Aerial Loop Through. This is a hardware function.
The Default Normal Standby allows RF Aerial Loop Through.
You can use Low Power and an Aerial Y Splitter (about £1.30 from Amazon)
MENU > PREFERENCES > Power Management > Power Saving Mode in Standby - ON/OFF
The Default Normal Standby allows RF Aerial Loop Through.
You can use Low Power and an Aerial Y Splitter (about £1.30 from Amazon)
MENU > PREFERENCES > Power Management > Power Saving Mode in Standby - ON/OFF
3. How do I copy SD TV program recordings to my PC ?
professorhat's invaluable Guide - Click
3.57 only SD programs recorded on the DHR may be exported.
4.02 HD and SD programs can be exported.
HD is encrypted for playback only on a DHR machine (and possibly DHP untested).
External HDD must be 160GB or larger and will be formatted to XFS by the DHR
3.57 only SD programs recorded on the DHR may be exported.
4.02 HD and SD programs can be exported.
HD is encrypted for playback only on a DHR machine (and possibly DHP untested).
External HDD must be 160GB or larger and will be formatted to XFS by the DHR
4. Where do I get technical help and report problems ?
MIT London Ltd. is the UK Technical Support company.
Contact Detail
Service Help Desk: 0208 391 9806
Fax: 0208 397 4497
Contact MIT - Details and eMail Form
For Upgrades
MIT London DHR-850xU Upgrade
Official FAQ
MIT London DHR-850xU FAQ
Note: Some items are out of date / not applicable !
Contact Detail
Service Help Desk: 0208 391 9806
Fax: 0208 397 4497
Contact MIT - Details and eMail Form
For Upgrades
MIT London DHR-850xU Upgrade
Official FAQ
MIT London DHR-850xU FAQ
Note: Some items are out of date / not applicable !
5. USER MANUAL
6. REVIEWS
01. In Depth User Review with lots of pictures
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision - Freeview HD PVR - Digital Stream DHR8205U
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision - Freeview HD PVR - Digital Stream DHR8205U
FORUM FAQ
7. USB stick is not recognised by DS
This can happen with some types of USB sticks. To stand best chance of it being recognised the USB stick must be USB2.0 certified
8. Info Banner stays on screen too long
Use "Exit" button to close any on-screen GUI items instantly
9. Channel Change after entering the channel number is too slow
For instant channel changes enter the channel number e.g. 50 for BBC One HD then press "OK" button.
The DS has a wait-time built in to ensure the user has enough time to enter channel numbers on the remote. For example: you enter 1 it will then wait in case you want to enter another digit (you may be typing in a channel number in the range 10 to 19), and again if say 11 was entered it then would wait for a 3rd digit in case a channel number in the range 110 to 119 was being entered.
10. Does the HDMI output 5.1 surround sound ?The DS has a wait-time built in to ensure the user has enough time to enter channel numbers on the remote. For example: you enter 1 it will then wait in case you want to enter another digit (you may be typing in a channel number in the range 10 to 19), and again if say 11 was entered it then would wait for a 3rd digit in case a channel number in the range 110 to 119 was being entered.
YES - From 4.12
No 3.57 > 4.11. The HDMI only carries 2 channel stereo, to get Dolby Digital 5.1 the SPDIF Digital output must be used.
11. KNOWN LIMITATIONS/ISSUES/BUGSNo 3.57 > 4.11. The HDMI only carries 2 channel stereo, to get Dolby Digital 5.1 the SPDIF Digital output must be used.
01. If a program is part of a series link then a single recording instance of the program can't be cancelled while in progress or removed without removing the whole series link.
02. Recording are interuppted if "Automatic Standby" is enabled (see post http://www.avforums.com/forums/13446594-post270.html). Workaround - disable "Automatic Standby" and report issue to MIT, they are aware but if more users that report this it maybe given a higher priority in being fixed.
Now Fixed.
02. Recording are interuppted if "Automatic Standby" is enabled (see post http://www.avforums.com/forums/13446594-post270.html). Workaround - disable "Automatic Standby" and report issue to MIT, they are aware but if more users that report this it maybe given a higher priority in being fixed.
Now Fixed.
FORUM HOW TO's
12. How to play multiple recordings back to back
Credit to daveh48 for pointing this out
From MEDIA select [GREEN] the multiple recordings you wish to watch then use [FUNC+] and choose "Play Selected Items"
From MEDIA select [GREEN] the multiple recordings you wish to watch then use [FUNC+] and choose "Play Selected Items"
12A. How to reduce Fan Noise
01. (Unofficial !) Slacken off the 4 screws holding the fan. Just loosen them slightly to de-locate the fan from the case and reduce case resonance. One 360° turn per screw then push the screws to position the fan away from the case back.
02. Install the latest Update (3.57+). This will change the fan behaviour so that it is only on when the HDD, or CPU, is hot.
02. Install the latest Update (3.57+). This will change the fan behaviour so that it is only on when the HDD, or CPU, is hot.
14. Where is the Change-Log for the Updates ?
There is a PDF with the Change-Log for the latest Updates (currently EoJ and EoA and EoD and EoM)
on the MIT London website
MIT London Ltd. Upgrade
or it is listed below
http://www.avforums.com/forums/pvrs...-thread-dhr-8203u-dhr-8206u.html#post13529021
on the MIT London website
MIT London Ltd. Upgrade
or it is listed below
http://www.avforums.com/forums/pvrs...-thread-dhr-8203u-dhr-8206u.html#post13529021
15. Copy To and Move To ? in the MEDIA List FUNC+ Menu
You can make a Directory eg. FILMS
MEDIA > FUNC+ > Others > New Folder
Move To to move recordings into a directory. (doesn't add any space requirement.)
Copy To is used with an external drive (160GB+ Formatted by the DHR to XFS)
Currently only SD program recordings are allowed to be exported but the next release will add HD export. The HD programs will be encrypted for playback only on DS machine.
(professorhat's Invaluable Guide is FAQ 3)
MEDIA > FUNC+ > Others > New Folder
Move To to move recordings into a directory. (doesn't add any space requirement.)
Copy To is used with an external drive (160GB+ Formatted by the DHR to XFS)
Currently only SD program recordings are allowed to be exported but the next release will add HD export. The HD programs will be encrypted for playback only on DS machine.
(professorhat's Invaluable Guide is FAQ 3)
16. Some Useful Links and Images
Reviews
Older threads:
Misc:
Images
What Hi-Fi What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision - Freeview HD PVR - Digital Stream DHR8205U
Pocket Lint: Digital Stream DHR8203U Freeview HD recorder review - Pocket-lint
Tech Radar Digital Stream DHR8203U review from TechRadar UK's expert reviews of Digital TV recorders
Gadget Speak: Review : Digital Stream Freeview +HD with PVR
The Register (Reg Hardware) Digital Stream DHR8203U Freeview HD DVR • reghardware
What Satellite Freeview+ HD PVR group test
Pocket Lint: Digital Stream DHR8203U Freeview HD recorder review - Pocket-lint
Tech Radar Digital Stream DHR8203U review from TechRadar UK's expert reviews of Digital TV recorders
Gadget Speak: Review : Digital Stream Freeview +HD with PVR
The Register (Reg Hardware) Digital Stream DHR8203U Freeview HD DVR • reghardware
What Satellite Freeview+ HD PVR group test
Older threads:
Misc:
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Thread This Thread !
Buy Digital Stream DHR8205 500GB Freeview+ HD TV Recorder online at JohnLewis.com (£199 as of 10-12-10)
Digital Stream
Upgrade files: MIT London Ltd.
Userguide PDF direct link (save to your desktop) [NOTE: I had to add the file name .pdf for this to work -you may have to do that or let Windows know it should be opened by your PDF reader]
Models:
250GB (DHR8202U)
350GB (DHR8203U)
500GB (DHR8205U)
1TB [1000GB] (DHR8206)
Buy Digital Stream DHR8205 500GB Freeview+ HD TV Recorder online at JohnLewis.com (£199 as of 10-12-10)
Digital Stream
Upgrade files: MIT London Ltd.
Userguide PDF direct link (save to your desktop) [NOTE: I had to add the file name .pdf for this to work -you may have to do that or let Windows know it should be opened by your PDF reader]
Models:
250GB (DHR8202U)
350GB (DHR8203U)
500GB (DHR8205U)
1TB [1000GB] (DHR8206)
Images
FORUM FAQ
17. How do I set a Series Recording Reservation ?
- Pressing the remote control Record button whilst in EPG does not give the Series Recording option !
With a program highlighted in the EPG using the Record button will set a recording reservation for only that single instance of the program in the EPG.
To set a Series Recording Reservation press the OK button instead and you'll be given two options "Reserve Single" & "Reserve Series", select the "Reserve Series" option.
With a program highlighted in the EPG using the Record button will set a recording reservation for only that single instance of the program in the EPG.
To set a Series Recording Reservation press the OK button instead and you'll be given two options "Reserve Single" & "Reserve Series", select the "Reserve Series" option.
18. Can I stop playback of a file from starting again when it gets to the end ?
Yes, you can turn OFF the Repeat Function.
While playing a file hit the [Repeat] Button and this will Toggle the Repeat Mode - All / Off / 1
(Off = No Icon - Top Right of Transport Banner)
(See p22 and p24 of the User Manual (PDF) for more options)
While playing a file hit the [Repeat] Button and this will Toggle the Repeat Mode - All / Off / 1
(Off = No Icon - Top Right of Transport Banner)
(See p22 and p24 of the User Manual (PDF) for more options)
19. What is the Full Version Update Method and what happens ?
Do Not Use unless specifically instructed to do so.
This is the FVU 4.03 (4.02) Combined AVF-Method and Pictures
see - FAQ Post #17
20. Will the DS DHR Auto Switch my TV to the correct HDMI input ?
Probably not. The DS is not HDMI CEC equipped so it probably won't supply the switch signal.
- Some Beta testers have reported that Panasonic Viera TVs did Auto switch to the DS when 4.02 is loaded. Use HDMI2 if you don't want Panasonics to switch.
- Some don't find this a help ! Some do ! !
- Some Beta testers have reported that Panasonic Viera TVs did Auto switch to the DS when 4.02 is loaded. Use HDMI2 if you don't want Panasonics to switch.
- Some don't find this a help ! Some do ! !
21. OMG ! - I just used the Menu to set HDMI output and now I have a BLACK SCREEN ! ! ! What can I do ?
It's OK - You can use the V.FORMAT Button on the Remote to cycle through the available output modes and the Front Panel gives you an indication of the current mode.
22. New user tips. The BikeButt Collection - Thread 3 #838
23. - Please Read The Manual
24. How do I find my Transmitter(s) and Channel Numbers for MUX ?
The 2 Best Sites are . . .
i. Digital UK - Postcode checker
PostCode + House Number + Trade View
ii. UKFree.TV - My FreeView
PostCode + Try the different Display: Views - eg. Terrain and Signal Strength
AND
iii. http://www.wolfbane.com/cgi-bin/tvd.exe?
PostCode + House Number + Trade View
ii. UKFree.TV - My FreeView
PostCode + Try the different Display: Views - eg. Terrain and Signal Strength
AND
iii. http://www.wolfbane.com/cgi-bin/tvd.exe?
25. USB Sticks !
26. I am having reception issues ! What can I do ?
For those with reception issues
For Full Guide see FAQ #26 Below
1. Confirm what transmitter you are using with:
Find out how to receive Freeview and Freeview HD | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice
etc. . .
1. Confirm what transmitter you are using with:
Find out how to receive Freeview and Freeview HD | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice
etc. . .
27. How do I get the Service List and EPG to show just my Favourite Channels ?
4.02+
See Post #27 HOW TO USE FAVOURITES - by JeffD
for Full Method and Pictures including How To Rename your Favourite List(s)
See Post #27 HOW TO USE FAVOURITES - by JeffD
for Full Method and Pictures including How To Rename your Favourite List(s)
Assuming you have a Favourite Group setup first (or maybe just want to use a Radio-Only Service List and/or EPG)
Viewing any Channel - Press [OK]
Service List is Displayed
Press [<] or [>] (LEFT or RIGHT) to go to eg. Favourite 1
Select a Channel [OK]
The EPG and Service List are now in this Favourite 1 View
[P+] and [P-] will also cycle only these channels.
Viewing any Channel - Press [OK]
Service List is Displayed
Press [<] or [>] (LEFT or RIGHT) to go to eg. Favourite 1
Select a Channel [OK]
The EPG and Service List are now in this Favourite 1 View
[P+] and [P-] will also cycle only these channels.
28. How to Check Your Tuners
METHOD: See FAQ #28 Below
30. Backup + Restore Schedule and Channels
For Method see FAQ 30 Below
31. UPDATE VERSIONS + USER Manuals
For Downloads see FAQ 31 Below
32. AUDIO Clipping - Limiter Issue - HD 5.1 Downmix
INTERIM FIX
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