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| − | = What will happen on 7/31 = | + | = What will happen on 7/31/11 = |
| − | DNNA says the units will be able to "Manually Record" tv shows after the 7/31 shutdown. ReplayTV support has told some community members that all servers will be shut down on 7/31, preventing setting the system clock. In this case, "Manual Record" probably just means pressing the " | + | DNNA says the units will be able to "Manually Record" tv shows after the 7/31 shutdown. ReplayTV support has told some community members that all servers will be shut down on 7/31, preventing setting the system clock. In this case, "Manual Record" probably just means pressing the "Record" button to record for a period of time, not a manually scheduled recording. |
| − | = Using WiRNS to provide | + | = Using WiRNS to provide Guide Data = |
[http://wirns.com WiRNS] is a free (as in beer) application that can feed guide data to ReplayTV devices and offers other features. WiRNS can obtain data from any [[Main Page|XMLTV]] source or [http://schedulesdirect.org Schedules Direct]. | [http://wirns.com WiRNS] is a free (as in beer) application that can feed guide data to ReplayTV devices and offers other features. WiRNS can obtain data from any [[Main Page|XMLTV]] source or [http://schedulesdirect.org Schedules Direct]. | ||
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There is a hack [http://www.oocities.org/flipflop7146/#clock available here] to add a time set page to your Replay. Doing so involves removing the hard disk and adding programs using a PC. | There is a hack [http://www.oocities.org/flipflop7146/#clock available here] to add a time set page to your Replay. Doing so involves removing the hard disk and adding programs using a PC. | ||
| − | Once connected to a network (see dialup section), 2k/3k units can also use NTP to set the time. WiRNS can provide the NTP proxy functionality | + | Once connected to a network (see dialup section), 2k/3k units can also use NTP to set the time. WiRNS can provide the NTP proxy functionality. |
== 4k/5k Units == | == 4k/5k Units == | ||
The NTP time is cryptographically signed. That means without the "key" we may not be able to do it! Finding the key via brute force may open community members to prosecution under the DMCA. Hopefully DNNA or DirectTV will release the key. | The NTP time is cryptographically signed. That means without the "key" we may not be able to do it! Finding the key via brute force may open community members to prosecution under the DMCA. Hopefully DNNA or DirectTV will release the key. | ||
| − | = What about | + | = What about Dialup Users = |
| − | A solution exists | + | A solution exists where a PC (physical or virtual) is configured as a [http://www.freesco.org FreeSCO] router. The ReplayTV can then dial into the FreeSCO router using a phone line, phone line simulator, or even a direct connection. Once connected to the FreeSCO router, WiRNS can be used to update the ReplayTV box. |
| − | Such a solution is currently complicated, but eventually step by step directions will be provided | + | Such a solution is currently complicated, but eventually step by step directions will be provided. |
| − | = What about | + | = What about Activation = |
| − | 2k/3k/Showstopper units do not require activation. 4k/5k units are being fully activated once | + | 2k/3k/Showstopper units do not require activation. 4k/5k units are being fully activated once they connect to the ReplayTV servers. Any 4k/5k unit with "lifetime" activation, still needs to "phone home" before 7/31 to remove the activation check. Any 4k/5k unit that doesn't "phone home" before 7/31 may never be able to be activated. |
= Where can i get more information = | = Where can i get more information = | ||
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* If you see anything wrong with this FAQ, please update it. (it is a Wiki after all) | * If you see anything wrong with this FAQ, please update it. (it is a Wiki after all) | ||
* If you have the technical ability, monitor the forums and help! | * If you have the technical ability, monitor the forums and help! | ||
| − | * Create step by step solution instructions | + | * Create step by step solution instructions. (start in the forum, can move to a wiki later) |
| − | * Create step by step instruction videos | + | * Create step by step instruction videos. |
Revision as of 23:11, 18 June 2011
ReplayTV Shutdown FAQ
Digital Networks North America has decided to stop sending guide updates to ReplayTV devices, including "lifetime" subscribed units on 7/31. The items below are the current consensus answers from the forums. No one has all the answers at this time.
Contents
What will happen on 7/31/11
DNNA says the units will be able to "Manually Record" tv shows after the 7/31 shutdown. ReplayTV support has told some community members that all servers will be shut down on 7/31, preventing setting the system clock. In this case, "Manual Record" probably just means pressing the "Record" button to record for a period of time, not a manually scheduled recording.
Using WiRNS to provide Guide Data
WiRNS is a free (as in beer) application that can feed guide data to ReplayTV devices and offers other features. WiRNS can obtain data from any XMLTV source or Schedules Direct.
It is not yet known if a WiRNS connected unit can function without Replay's servers. Testing is underway.
The complexity of a WiRNS solution varies with your ReplayTV unit and configuration. See other sections of this FAQ for details.
What about a Scheduled Manual Record
DNNA has only said a "Manual Recoding" will be possible. Scheduling a recording requires setting the clock, which may or may not be possible.
How will I set the clock?
2k/3k/Showstoppers
There is a hack available here to add a time set page to your Replay. Doing so involves removing the hard disk and adding programs using a PC.
Once connected to a network (see dialup section), 2k/3k units can also use NTP to set the time. WiRNS can provide the NTP proxy functionality.
4k/5k Units
The NTP time is cryptographically signed. That means without the "key" we may not be able to do it! Finding the key via brute force may open community members to prosecution under the DMCA. Hopefully DNNA or DirectTV will release the key.
What about Dialup Users
A solution exists where a PC (physical or virtual) is configured as a FreeSCO router. The ReplayTV can then dial into the FreeSCO router using a phone line, phone line simulator, or even a direct connection. Once connected to the FreeSCO router, WiRNS can be used to update the ReplayTV box.
Such a solution is currently complicated, but eventually step by step directions will be provided.
What about Activation
2k/3k/Showstopper units do not require activation. 4k/5k units are being fully activated once they connect to the ReplayTV servers. Any 4k/5k unit with "lifetime" activation, still needs to "phone home" before 7/31 to remove the activation check. Any 4k/5k unit that doesn't "phone home" before 7/31 may never be able to be activated.
Where can i get more information
Discussion and work on solutions are quite active in the following Forums:
WiRNS Planet Replay Forum
ReplayTV AVS Forum
How can I help
- If you see anything wrong with this FAQ, please update it. (it is a Wiki after all)
- If you have the technical ability, monitor the forums and help!
- Create step by step solution instructions. (start in the forum, can move to a wiki later)
- Create step by step instruction videos.
