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Thanks Peter. I will do that. I did not try re-tune my channels or do a reset, so worth a try. (i have already gone back to 2006 f/w), but I really want to be running WPA for the peace of mind.

Hi Guys. Is anyone trying the new TF6000 Firmware (below) ? System ID : 2446 Loader Version : L1.13 Device Version : v5.4.0 Application Version : TF-NNPCTA 5.19.81 Last Update : Feb 13 2008 I downloaded last week, and since I have installed it, my PVR is very unstable. a few times it has rebooted on it's own accord. a couple of times i've been in timeshift mode, and if I use the timeshift bar (that bar you get when you hit PLAY), to find a spot in a recording, the PVR will reboot sometimes hitting PLAY will not even bring up the bar. I installed this as I wanted WPA support, but my TF6000 on the old 3006 firmware was so stable. I think it's only rebooted once or twice in 2 years. Anyone else having a problem ?

Fair enough. Admittedly that has happened to me on occassion, but that was mainly when I ddn't have a TV with a digital tuner (and I hated watching analogue reception). But now I have a digital tuner, I have not had this issue. (i'm sure it will eventually pop up one day). For me, though, I would rather do with the inconvenience than run two devices. Oh yeah..also forgot that I can record on my PC, so have done that on occassion when both recorders are already running.

I don't lurk often enough here to know the history of all this, and if there is an ongoing issue or pattern of behaviour, then that is unfortunate. If you look at the post in isolation, then I believe your response was excessive. You either read into it what I did not because of your better understanding of motives, OR you just read more into than there was. Anyway..now I know the situation a bit better, best I shut up.

Man....you really need to relax a bit. There was nothing wrong with Peter's post the way I read it. Your snipes at beyonwiz users are a just a tad over the top. In regards to the issue on remote codes. Do some of you guys run a 5000 and a 7000 ? at the same time ? Why's that ? From a manufacturers point of view it's probably easier to use the same remote codes so that you can reduce your development costs as well as providing better support for the countless universal remotes out there. I'm not sure, but I thought manufacturers had certain coded they HAD to use ?

Don't worry..that is in my plans. Tossing up b/w the new toppy or the BW. I'm new toppy is a bit of a concern considering what happened with the 7000. re my mediagate, that is wired, but my toppy 6000 is wireless (no option for wired)

i've found differences in pricing for the various vendors. eg when looking for my 50". Harvey Norman knox were by far the best, only retravision would try and match, (they were close), but jb weren't close and powerhouse's best price was HIGHER than HN's sticker price !! however, when I went to buy a Harmony remote for my mate on the weekend, JB's price was 189, HN's price was $399. I laughed and told him the huge diff, he just said "Oh well". I ended up getting from powerhouse for $184. So same stores, but depending on the items, huge differences.

really..i never knew that. I have a 6000, which presumably will do the same. hmm..i wonder if I can get my mediagate to see the 6000, then stream HD off that. actually..won't work...wireless doesn't have enough bandwidth to stream HD content.

well..i do have a mate who has a p1...bought it ages ago though. dont' know if he still has the receipt or not. this thread has been quite interesting to follow. It's gone from..no chance, no way to a few viable options. thanks again to everyone.

Thanks to all for you advice, and and Peter..you've been a great help. I will do some more research on the Wintal. My first PVR was a Wintal, and although quirky it served me well (until it died one day that is) it's a tough call. go with a good twin SD like a TF5000/6000 and lose the ability to record HD OR go with a cheaper twin HD and lose some functionality and quality (i'm guesssing that's why it's $300 cheaper)

yeah i know that. what i mean is that, if they want to record one thing and watch another, they can use the PVR to record, and their internal HD tuner to watch whatever else.

Thanks Peter. That is helpful. I guess there's a nice way to say things and then there's the "other" way. I'll just have to tell them to reset their expectations. Currently I have a HD TV, but only an SD PVR. and it's a pain in the butt. I can't watch/record the extra channels, and the picture quality is noticeably different. (not sure if it's a HD/SD think for the fact that the TF6000 only has Component out, not DVI or HDMI. (aside from that though, i love the 6000. Given what I am asking for doesn't exist yet. What's the best single HD tuner PVR in that price range. They can always use their TV's built in HD tuner if they want to record something on the PVR.

Hi Clevo...the Beyonwiz is Twin HD, and that's a PVR with a lot of nice extra features...that's about $700ish. The Topfield 7000 is about the same I believe. So i'm not sure what threads you've been reading but I think they are a bit out of date. I'm just looking for the what the best PVR is around the $400 mark is at the moment. If you can't get a twin HD at that price, then just say so Tony. Your post is not helpful.

Hi Guys..i've tried some searches, but am getting sensory overload. I have a friend who is looking for a PVR. I recommended the Beyonwiz at about $700, but they say that's too much. Their budget is around $400. So can someone let me know what a good PVR is with the minimum features. twin hd tuners chase play time shift 100GB+ Hard Disk Nice to have. Ice or EPG support. ability to stream media over network

Does anyone know if the new 7100 will support TAP's ? I've still got my 6000, which I love, but lack of HD is a bummer. I didn't get the 7000 as I heard of too may problems (my mate bought one, then got sick of all the problems and bought the beyonwiz instead).

hey V8JLENE. you were spot on. Thanks for the heads up. I really should have read the manual first It's all plugged in and working now. DVI/HDMI 1080P WITH Audio

Ok...another question. Has anyone managed to get DVI + Audio into the Pansonic ? I have a Mediaplayer with DVI output. I want to connect via DVI, however the Pana's HDMI inputs don't let you associate an analog signal with them (ie the only way you can get audio to a HDMI input is through the HDMI cable) So, my question is, is there a DVI to HDMI cable that also includes connectors for spdif or RCA ? The only thing I have found is a some kind of breakout box which is $300US. I can also just route audio to my amp and use the amp as my speakers (which I would do when watching home theatre), but I would like an everyday solution

Has anyone used this TV with a Harmony remote ? I'm having a slight issue where when I turn on the TV, it goes to DVB-TV, then to Analog TV. ie, it doesn't stay on DVB. It works ok switching between inputs, but not when turning on. As a workaround, I set the activity to Go to "PC" input, then another command to go to "TV" input. It works, but takes a few seconds. anyone else found this or a way around it ?

50pz700a just got delivered today I think they said it was about $2900 for the TV, but i wasn't really paying attention. After my experience with my LG rear pro. An extended warranty is a MUST

Just paid $3150 delivered with 5year warranty for the 50" True HD Plasma. HN Knox City

I paid $3150 delivered with 5 year warranty (1+4 extended) from Harvey Norman Knox City

Hi Guys I've read through "most" of the pages..but not all. Initially there did seem to be a lot of issues with the 46 F81, but now don't read so much about them Has 1013 fixed most of them ? I was ready to buy this unit (2900 less 200 cashback with 7yr warranty at HN). But after reading this thread, i'm having second thoughts. I curently have an LG DLP rear projection which has broken down for the 4th and last time..i'm not fixing it. So I want to replace it asap and thought this was the best upgrade. But if i'm going to have ghosting, haloing and juddering issues...i'm tempted to just go for a 50" HD plasma for around 2K (non True HD version). My budget was 2500, but managed to stretch it to 2700. No way will i be able to get the 50" panasonic true hd plasma unfortunately. So...what is the current thinking of you lot given it's now may and hopefully all the QC issues are fixed and 1013 has been out for a while. A good tv or should I be looking at something else.

nah..i haven't yet. i have logged a call via their website, but not gone so far as to call them. to be certain, i really need to move my router closer to the unit to make sure it's a range issue or not. If it is then, bad luck to me i guess, otherwise it could be a Topfield issue or faulty unit.

New antenna...no difference. As I mentioned before though..it's a cheap antenna, so it may not have helped anyway Re encryption. I'm using WEP. it basically works about half the time. Once it's connected, it stays connected...until i turn the unit off.

thanks rvec. you are doing better than me. When mine works, i get a 99% quality and 17-25% level strength. Encryption type is WEP when mine doesn't work, i get 82% quality and 0 strength. the encryption type is unknown so my guess is it's a range issue. ? i just hopped on ebay and bought a 7dbi wireless anteanna for my router to see if that fixes the problem. It was only $25 shipped so figured it was worth a try. Not sure if it's a dodgy antenna at that price though re your issue...could your firewall be stopping the pings ? have you got mac filtering on your router ? oh..by the way. wireless was working all day yesterday...but not this morning