WOW!- This thing is a steal for $45!
I use mine as my primary media player now, and it's been flawless with the ACRBO firmware.

WOW!- This thing is a steal for $45!
I use mine as my primary media player now, and it's been flawless with the ACRBO firmware.

Again, from DealNews:
Patriot Box Office HD Media Player Bundle for $36 after rebate + free shipping
For its newsletter subscribers, newegg.com offers the Patriot Box Office Network Media Player, model no. PCMPBO25, bundled with the Patriot 2K Games 4GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive, model no. PSF4GUSB-NE, for $35.99 with free shipping via the directions below. That's $9 under yesterday's mention and the lowest total price we could find by $67. You can connect both USB external or 2.5" internal hard drives to this media player and stream media to a television via its 1080p HDMI output. Deal ends February 4. To get this deal:
1.Add the Patriot Box Office Network Media Player to your cart for $89.99
2.the flash drive will be automatically added to the cart
3.apply coupon code "EMCKHKG65" to drop it to $80.99
4.redeem this $45 mail-in rebate for a final price of $35.99

I just bought this ,not here yet though. what hard drive should I get and what wireless dongle, I read somewhere its picky about which ones you can get to work.................

ok I got mine and played with it for a day before sending in the rebate.so far its worked great i haven't tried every file type yet but will eventually . I wish it opened pdf files so I could read the star trek comics collection (1967-2002)I just got from amazon for $7.....I use the hdmi cable to a monoprice switch box and then to my 32" sony trinitron 1080i tube set.and it works great.someday I'll get a bigger set but nothings better than my old sony tube for now.....

I just bought this ,not here yet though. what hard drive should I get and what wireless dongle, I read somewhere its picky about which ones you can get to work.................
Check out the FAQ on the PBO support forum:
http://www.patriotmem.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2159

thanks for the info! :).........

Actually no (IMHO), just use the semi-official P61 megapack, which has (as far IMS goes) YT access, movie jukebox, shoutcast, XSPF playlist support, all the official ACR IMS, metafeeds and xlive.
The P61 firmware will also bitstream core HD-Audio.

If there is something lacking in P61 that is in ACR 4824 it would be the timeline navigation, which I find it a super convenient feature.

Where can I get the semi-official P61 megapack? Thanks!

Can anybody confirm if PBO:

1. plays high bit rate blu-ray ISOs without stutter
2. Offers menu support for Blu ray ISOs
3. Offers on-the-fly switching of output resolutions

currently I use WDTV and it stutters with anything over 40Mb/s.

Where can I get the semi-official P61 megapack? Thanks!
Is this what you're looking for?
http://www.patriotmem.com/forums/showpost.php?p=29631&postcount=1

Where can I get the semi-official P61 megapack? Thanks!

New direct link here:
http://patriot-box-office.wikidot.com/pbo-semiofficial-firmwares

New direct link here:
http://patriot-box-office.wikidot.com/pbo-semiofficial-firmwares
Very nice! Thanks.

Here's the direct link for the PBO Alternative Custom Firmwares (use ACRBO FW image for the PBO):
http://patriot-box-office.wikidot.com/pbo-alternative-custom-firmwares

Can anybody confirm if PBO:

1. plays high bit rate blu-ray ISOs without stutter
2. Offers menu support for Blu ray ISOs
3. Offers on-the-fly switching of output resolutions

currently I use WDTV and it stutters with anything over 40Mb/s.

Any body ???

Any body ???
I don't use BD ISO's so I can't offer any help there- but you can research it on the Patriot Memory forum: http://www.patriotmem.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=14 and the PBO wiki: http://patriot-box-office.wikidot.com/forum:start

As far as "on-the-fly switching of output resolutions" it's done through the menu options- but I use a Harmony remote and the "ACRBO" alternate firmware, so the OEM PBO firmware may be different.

WOW!- This thing is a steal for $45!
I use mine as my primary media player now, and it's been flawless with the ACRBO firmware.

Agree on the "steal" part but the firmware would benefit greatly from at least one improvement.

I have a hard time figuring out where the selection bar is at in the browser. It's too faint of a highlight for me unless it is at the "Return" position.

Actually no (IMHO), just use the semi-official P61 megapack, which has (as far IMS goes) YT access, movie jukebox, shoutcast, XSPF playlist support, all the official ACR IMS, metafeeds and xlive.
The P61 firmware will also bitstream core HD-Audio.

If there is something lacking in P61 that is in ACR 4824 it would be the timeline navigation, which I find it a super convenient feature.

Finally received my box and very pleased so far. I'm still on stock firmware. What settings do you guys use for video playback? I output to receiver via hdmi than to 1080p plasma. Seems like with 'HDMI auto' the box presets contrast and brightness to 25.

Finally received my box and very pleased so far. I'm still on stock firmware. What settings do you guys use for video playback? I output to receiver via hdmi than to 1080p plasma. Seems like with 'HDMI auto' the box presets contrast and brightness to 25.
I use the ACRBO FW- on 1080p 60 Hz manual, palsma mode "off", all video presets on 25, except brightness on 26. I have a LCD TV.

Seriously consider the ACRBO firmware- the GUI is soooo much nicer than the stock PBO FW.

I use the ACRBO FW- on 1080p 60 Hz manual, palsma mode "off", all video presets on 25, except brightness on 26. I have a LCD TV.

Seriously consider the ACRBO firmware- the GUI is soooo much nicer than the stock PBO FW.
What the deal with being able to recover serially before attempting to upgrade firmware? Do I need special cable?

Any body ???

For me, it plays some Blu-Ray iso's without stutter, seems to be hit-n-miss and I'm using wired ethernet connection. I'm at the latest bootcode and I've tried different firmwares with the same result.....
I should also add, the player is still worth the money....

What the deal with being able to recover serially before attempting to upgrade firmware? Do I need special cable?

This (or something similar) is needed to recover with... http://www.patriotmem.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3479

Can anybody confirm if PBO:

1. plays high bit rate blu-ray ISOs without stutter
2. Offers menu support for Blu ray ISOs
3. Offers on-the-fly switching of output resolutions

currently I use WDTV and it stutters with anything over 40Mb/s.

1 - from a usb hdd no problems - but over wired (at least for me) some are fine and others stutter - this isn't an issue for me because I stream mostly MKVs over wired and 95% of the BD MKVs are fine - the other 5% stutter infrequently and are watchable

2 - no

Seriously consider the ACRBO firmware- the GUI is soooo much nicer than the stock PBO FW.

What the deal with being able to recover serially before attempting to upgrade firmware? Do I need special cable?

This (or something similar) is needed to recover with... http://www.patriotmem.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3479
If you brick the PBO during flash update- the <$10 device gmd024 linked will enable you to recover from your computers USB port.

I think it was more relevant in the early cross flash/hacking cycle, but AFAIK, the current ACRBO FW gets flashed the same way as the factory PBO FW, is as stable as the factory PBO firmware- and has been applied by plenty of PBO owners. At this point in the FW development- you're as likely to brick your PBO while updating the factory FW as you are cross flashing with the ACRBO FW. But, it's nice to know that you can recover with a sub $10 device if things go really wrong.

I use the ACRBO FW- on 1080p 60 Hz manual, palsma mode "off", all video presets on 25, except brightness on 26. I have a LCD TV.

Seriously consider the ACRBO firmware- the GUI is soooo much nicer than the stock PBO FW.

anyone, any suggestions as to which firmware (PBO official or ACR) is best to work with harmony remotes? and any suggestions for using harmony with PBO?

also, can someone tell me what are benefits of using ACR compared to latest PBO fw that has IMS menu etc? i have installed ACR but not sure what are benefits.

anyone, any suggestions as to which firmware (PBO official or ACR) is best to work with harmony remotes? and any suggestions for using harmony with PBO?
The ACRBO FW is patched to let you use the PBO OEM remote. Unfortunately, the ACRBO FW doesn't exactly match the OEM PBO buttons- for example; the Eject button on the PBO remote brings up the screen size adjustment menu, etc.. So it's a bit confusing when programming to the Harmony remote. When you set it up on your Harmony- it's under: /Computer/Media Center PC/Patriot/ PCMPBO25. Here's my customizations on my Harmony One remote for the ACRBO patched PBO Media player...

For the "Customize Buttons" feature (I have the Harmony One remote- you may not have the same keys on your Harmony remote) I assigned:

Exit button as: Return
˄ and ˅ toggle button (directly under the LCD) as: Eject - which adjusts screen size
Info button as: Display
OK button as: Enter
Channel Up button as: CM Skip
Channel Down button as: InsReplay
Skip Back button as: Return
Plus button as: Home
E button as: Enter
All other buttons as assigned by default.

thanks replayrob. i installed ACRPBO 4824_Euro ver, is that the one to use?

two question remains. anyone care to reply?

can someone tell me what are benefits of using ACR compared to latest PBO fw that has IMS menu etc? i have installed ACR but not sure what are benefits.
i am asking because i see that latest PBO firmware has good screen when playing music, ACRBO does not have. not sure what else are + and -ves..

Guys,
I am using medeBo 5249 form this think:
http://patriot-box-office.wikidot.com/pbo-alternative-custom-firmwares
Works great AND bit streams tru-hd and dts-ma from blu ray isos!

thanks replayrob. i installed ACRPBO 4824_Euro ver, is that the one to use?

two question remains. anyone care to reply?

can someone tell me what are benefits of using ACR compared to latest PBO fw that has IMS menu etc?
Yup- that's the correct FW file.

I use the ACRBO FW mainly because it has timeline navigation (press nav < or > buttons to bring up onscreen timeline then press OK once you're at the point in the media you're looking for) which the official PBO FW lacks. And, IMO- the ACRBO GUI looks 100x better than the drab official PBO GUI.

Guys,
I am using medeBo 5249 form this think:
http://patriot-box-office.wikidot.com/pbo-alternative-custom-firmwares
Works great AND bit streams tru-hd and dts-ma from blu ray isos!

Multichannel? Wow! Does it do it from blu-ray folders too? Thanks!

Many claim this PBO player plays rmvb format so I picked 1 up. I did a little test and found out it doesn't play rmvb format. The screen went blank when I played the rmvb file and I can hear only the sound. I don't want to mess it up with mod or fw upgrade just yet unless it is absolutely necessary at this point to get it to play rmvb format. What possibly can I do wrong here? The unit system revision is 18-61 with boot code 0027 is this old fw?

Multichannel? Wow! Does it do it from blu-ray folders too? Thanks!

NOT Multichannel PCM, but it actually bitstreams Tru-HD and DTS-MA from blu ray iso's. I don't have any folder rips, but will try and do that this weekend and see if it does...

Many claim this PBO player plays rmvb format so I picked 1 up. I did a little test and found out it doesn't play rmvb format. The screen went blank when I played the rmvb file and I can hear only the sound. I don't want to mess it up with mod or fw upgrade just yet unless it is absolutely necessary at this point to get it to play rmvb format. What possibly can I do wrong here? The unit system revision is 18-61 with boot code 0027 is this old fw?

I don't have many RMVB if at all.
That said the one in the sample benchmark here (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=17227581&postcount=1)plays just fine on all PBO firmwares.

Many claim this PBO player plays rmvb format so I picked 1 up. I did a little test and found out it doesn't play rmvb format. The screen went blank when I played the rmvb file and I can hear only the sound. I don't want to mess it up with mod or fw upgrade just yet unless it is absolutely necessary at this point to get it to play rmvb format. What possibly can I do wrong here? The unit system revision is 18-61 with boot code 0027 is this old fw?

Try a different file. I play rmvb file with this box all the time. Make sure you are playing rmvb up to 720p but not higher. You have already the latest bootcode (27) and pretty reason firmware already.

NOT Multichannel PCM, but it actually bitstreams Tru-HD and DTS-MA from blu ray iso's. I don't have any folder rips, but will try and do that this weekend and see if it does...

Hmm, I thought I seen somewhere that some firmware versions lets you bit stream Tru-HD and DTS-MA in stereo only which I agree is counterintuitive.

1 - from a usb hdd no problems - but over wired (at least for me) some are fine and others stutter - this isn't an issue for me because I stream mostly MKVs over wired and 95% of the BD MKVs are fine - the other 5% stutter infrequently and are watchable

2 - no

Thanks. Do you know the max bitrate, PBO supports ?

That said the one in the sample benchmark here plays just fine on all PBO firmwares.

Thanks, I downloaded the test videos and the player plays them all.

Try a different file. I play rmvb file with this box all the time. Make sure you are playing rmvb up to 720p but not higher. You have already the latest bootcode (27) and pretty reason firmware already.

So, this boils down to the rmvb and wmv files that failed to play initially having higher resolutions?
How do I know if a file is 720p or not or what is its fps, RV40 (what is RV btw?)? What software should I use? Also, any good free software available to downgrade a file resolution? If this player can't even play such regular video file, why does it attract so much attention I wonder. I'm just somewhat disappointed.

On a side note, my TV can't detect the hdmi connection on this player and I had to unplug the HDMI from the TV and reconnect it back to get the unit working. Is this normal?

Thanks. Do you know the max bitrate, PBO supports ?

Check your PMs

Yup- that's the correct FW file.

I use the ACRBO FW mainly because it has timeline navigation (press nav < or > buttons to bring up onscreen timeline then press OK once you're at the point in the media you're looking for) which the official PBO FW lacks. And, IMO- the ACRBO GUI looks 100x better than the drab official PBO GUI.

i installed ACRPBO 4824_Euro ver on PBO. two issues.
1) PBO is not shutting down most of times. i have to power off from switch at the back. and
2) it reboots every time it is trying to download a radio station.
and i may want to get back to PBO stock firmware. so
3) do i just use standard method for updating back to stock firmware? or any other step?
4)- replayrob gave me some instructions for ACRBO with harmony. but any suggestions on using PBO stock firmware with Harmony?

thanks in advance...

Thanks, I downloaded the test videos and the player plays them all.



So, this boils down to the rmvb and wmv files that failed to play initially having higher resolutions?
How do I know if a file is 720p or not or what is its fps, RV40 (what is RV btw?)? What software should I use? Also, any good free software available to downgrade a file resolution? If this player can't even play such regular video file, why does it attract so much attention I wonder. I'm just somewhat disappointed.

On a side note, my TV can't detect the hdmi connection on this player and I had to unplug the HDMI from the TV and reconnect it back to get the unit working. Is this normal?

I d/l some low resolution rmvb files and still can't play. I think I am doing something wrong, but I don't know what. Can someone help please?

Resolution:712 x 572
Bit Rate:1123 kbps
Frame Rate:25
Sample Rate:44100 kbps
Bit Rate:128 kbps
Channel:2 Channel Stereo

Resolution:640 x 480
Bit Rate:562 kbps
Frame Rate:25
Sample Rate:44100 kbps
Bit Rate:96 kbps
Channel:2 Channel Stereo

Guys,
I am using medeBo 5249 form this think:
http://patriot-box-office.wikidot.com/pbo-alternative-custom-firmwares
Works great AND bit streams tru-hd and dts-ma from blu ray isos!

Does official PBO firmware or ACRO firmware bitstream full bit rate tru-hd and dts-ma? Thanks!

I know the PBO always powers up in "ON" and not standby.

Does anyone know if any of the 3rd party firmwares can force the box to boot up and immediately go to standby when initially powered? Is it even possible to put the box in standby via software?

I'm installing the PBO in my car, for the kids rear-enteratinment system, and would prefer it not to always be "ON" unless someone is actually using it. Since the power switch is in the back, it limits where I can install the box.

I'm installing the PBO in my car, for the kids rear-enteratinment system, and would prefer it not to always be "ON" unless someone is actually using it. Since the power switch is in the back, it limits where I can install the box.

How about putting a switch somewhere on the power cord going to the PBO (and just leave the PBO switch "on")?
Interesting concept. Keep us posted.

Check your PMs

didn't get any PM

I use PBO on stock firmware and when I send audio via HDMI raw to onkyo HT-s6200 I don't hear rear speakers, I only hear them on PCM 6 ch setting on PBO, on same movie. Is it normal? I like the sound better on HDMI raw but would like to have all speakers working. Thx!

didn't get any PM

Check again

P61 finally came out of beta last week while I wasn't looking.

http://patriotmem.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2131

P61 finally came out of beta last week while I wasn't looking.

http://patriotmem.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2131
LOL
I wouldn't be that excited about it.
Its the very same beta file (to the last bit as verified by CRC check).
they just remove the beta qualifier when they start shipping it on the boxes, that how PM has been running firmware updates for the last year.

Argh! They even left the filename the same including the "beta" part.

Argh! They even left the filename the same including the "beta" part.

told you so :p

I'm confused. Does this support youtube or not? If so, how do you get to it?

I think it have version 61. It says System Revision: P0020BC18-61.

Xesdeeni

I'm confused. Does this support youtube or not? If so, how do you get to it?

I think it have version 61. It says System Revision: P0020BC18-61.

Xesdeeni

Stock firmware 61 does have it, its just disabled by default, you just need to enable it using this fix.

Its a single command from telnet, read here (http://www.patriotmemory.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5550).

I have this player for last 2 months and finally got wifi dongle to connect to my home wifi network.

I was hoping after that it will play wpl or m3u (windows media player) file as I am watching some streaming of sports that I like to find way to avoid connecting my laptop to tv.

I have external portable harddrive connected to this media player so I copied file but it does not reconganize wpl. m3u file shows but does not play.

Any help experts? thanks,

I recently picked up a PBO as well for my Viera 54vt25 as I was coming from a Samsung which best asset is the mediaplay that allowed me to play literally everything I've thrown at it. This is my happy medium. I searched the thread for answers but couldn't find any so I wanted to ask for those with this TV how some things were handled:

1) I'm still breaking in the TV and tomorrow it should be done but I quickly plugged in the PBO through my receiver to the HDMI port and it plays fine with surround sound. I do plan to use d-nice's settings after the breakin. I noticed that there are individual video/contrast/hue/etc settings on the PBO, should I leave those as is? My goal is to play content through the PBO while retaining the calibration quality of the TV with d-nice's calibration settings.

Like do I need to change settings in PBO or can I leave it and it would be the same pq/colors/blacks/etc as if I played a blu-ray on my ps3.

2) I tried playing a '3d half sbs' mkv blu ray on it and it played fine, I initally saw two screens then flipped some of the 3d settings around to combine the picture. I wasn't sure if it was 3d because I havent opened my 3d glasses yet but does someone with experience with PBO or WDLive know which settings to pick under 3d settings to see the 3d half svs mkv?

Thanks!

Like do I need to change settings in PBO or can I leave it and it would be the same pq/colors/blacks/etc as if I played a blu-ray on my ps3.

No two devices are created equal ;)
If you have calibrated your TV with your ps3 as an input, your should recalibrate once more with the PBO as input, that said, because the PBO has separate calibration controls you can leave your TV settings and only recalibrate the PBO

2) I tried playing a '3d half sbs' mkv blu ray on it and it played fine, I initally saw two screens then flipped some of the 3d settings around to combine the picture. I wasn't sure if it was 3d because I havent opened my 3d glasses yet but does someone with experience with PBO or WDLive know which settings to pick under 3d settings to see the 3d half svs mkv?

Chose the proper settings on your TV, the PBO will just send the video stream as is (SBS or TnB)

When I'm viewing uPnP files from my MythTV and press Stop (or reach the end of the file), the PB0 doesn't return to the UI directly. No files show up and trying to go up a level doesn't work. I have to hit the Home key and start over. Do others see this?

Xesdeeni

Why does the PB0 always turn on when it sees any IR signal for any other device? Is there any way to prohibit this?

Rick

Why does the PB0 always turn on when it sees any IR signal for any other device? Is there any way to prohibit this?

Rick
Mine has done this a few times in the 3+ months I've owned it.
Don't see any way to really prevent it though.

I think my PBO just started flaking out. h.264 from my HD camcorder and mpeg ts from ota recorder are showing occasional glitches. The specific glitches look slightly different, so I'm not positive. The glitch occasionally shows up on the onscreen icons. Has anyone else seen this?

Xesdeeni

I have just purchased my fourth box...2 for the house and 2 given as gifts. I really like the simplicity and features, but I'm now ready to move beyond stock FW and see what else is out there.

Would anyone care to comment on the best and/or easiest method of installing a movie jukebox on the PBO? Is there really only the one option?

This is what I've found so fa (am I answering my own questions?)r:
MovieJukebox with P61 (using using tvixie2playon) (http://www.patriotmemory.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5550)
MovieJukebox with AC Ryan (using TViXiE2Playon!HD) (http://www.acryan.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=45544#p45544)
More Directions with TViXiE2Playon!HD (http://www.patriotmem.com/forums/showpost.php?p=27570&postcount=174)

Also, after looking for info and finding this guide (http://www.acryan.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=5305), I still have 2 unanswered questions:
-Does each movie REALLY have to be in it's own folder?? All of my movies are in one folder titled HD Movies and I'd prefer not to have to create 200+ folders.
-Can I use this on a network shared hard drive, rather than attached USB drive?

Thanks!

I have just purchased my fourth box...2 for the house and 2 given as gifts. I really like the simplicity and features, but I'm now ready to move beyond stock FW and see what else is out there.

Would anyone care to comment on the best and/or easiest method of installing a movie jukebox on the PBO? Is there really only the one option?

This is what I've found so fa (am I answering my own questions?)r:
MovieJukebox with P61 (using using tvixie2playon) (http://www.patriotmemory.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5550)
MovieJukebox with AC Ryan (using TViXiE2Playon!HD) (http://www.acryan.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=45544#p45544)
More Directions with TViXiE2Playon!HD (http://www.patriotmem.com/forums/showpost.php?p=27570&postcount=174)

Also, after looking for info and finding this guide (http://www.acryan.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=5305), I still have 2 unanswered questions:
-Does each movie REALLY have to be in it's own folder?? All of my movies are in one folder titled HD Movies and I'd prefer not to have to create 200+ folders.
-Can I use this on a network shared hard drive, rather than attached USB drive?

Thanks!

http://patriot-box-office.wikidot.com/pbo-alternative-custom-firmwares

If you have a recent one it may have the 1073DD C+ Realtek chip which is capable of HD Audio decoding so you could give the medeBO f/w flash a whirl. You should know that these f/w are not supported by Patriot but not to worry, you can serially hack into the board itself to un-brick it for about $6 in parts... There's a link for that on that site too.

It is best to have your movies in separate folders because when you scrape metadata the scraper will create additional files for the screen shots, thumbnails and movie info data. If these aren't in separate folders you will have a mess on your hands.

Why does the PB0 always turn on when it sees any IR signal for any other device? Is there any way to prohibit this?

Rick

I never shut it off so this isn't an issue for me.

http://patriot-box-office.wikidot.com/pbo-alternative-custom-firmwares

If you have a recent one it may have the 1073DD C+ Realtek chip which is capable of HD Audio decoding so you could give the medeBO f/w flash a whirl. You should know that these f/w are not supported by Patriot but not to worry, you can serially hack into the board itself to un-brick it for about $6 in parts... There's a link for that on that site too.

It is best to have your movies in separate folders because when you scrape metadata the scraper will create additional files for the screen shots, thumbnails and movie info data. If these aren't in separate folders you will have a mess on your hands.

Here's a kicker for you. I bought one from Newegg and it came with the 1073DD C+ chip and flashed medeo on it. Works FANTASTIC and bitstreams the high def audio codecs. Liked it so much bought another one a few months later from Amazon and while it had a later manufacturer serial number it did NOT have the "+" chip in it! I was kinda bummed about that. And the only real easy way I know to find out if it has the "+" chip is to flash the medeo firmware and check in the status menu. But if you DO get a good one, you will love it!

I have just got my PBO last week. By first try I didn't got any picture via HDMI. The PBO is connected to LG 32LD450.
Trying with 720p it did but after restart the picture is gone. I have to change the tv-system blindly (press the button twice and wait).
I have updated it with the last firmware but nothing changed.
Last weekend I bought a new HDMI cable the best I can get here locally and the result is I can get the 1080i but still no 1080p.
Can someone help ?

I have just got my PBO last week. By first try I didn't got any picture via HDMI. The PBO is connected to LG 32LD450.
Trying with 720p it did but after restart the picture is gone. I have to change the tv-system blindly (press the button twice and wait).
I have updated it with the last firmware but nothing changed.
Last weekend I bought a new HDMI cable the best I can get here locally and the result is I can get the 1080i but still no 1080p.
Can someone help ?

Do you know the bootcode of it? Try pressing "Stop" and then "Pause".
Most of the HDMI issues are fixed in the bootcode update. You may either get a cable and do it yourself, or send it back to PBO for the update.

sure this is a stupid question but how do i move files from my pc to the pbo?
i am not networked & dont know what cable if any works to connect them.

just picked this up at a local pawnshop so dont have any user info with it.
it is supposed to have a hdd in it.

No disk came with my PBO! I had to add it.

Most of the HDMI issues are fixed in the bootcode update. You may either get a cable and do it yourself, or send it back to PBO for the update.
I beg to differ, most HDMI issues are fixed by a "firmware update", that said its clear that his issue is cable related, changing the cable gave him 1080i, I would say just use even a better cable than the replacement you got and that should fix your issue.

Do you know the bootcode of it? Try pressing "Stop" and then "Pause".
Most of the HDMI issues are fixed in the bootcode update. You may either get a cable and do it yourself, or send it back to PBO for the update.

I have the bootcode 27 already.

sure this is a stupid question but how do i move files from my pc to the pbo?
i am not networked & dont know what cable if any works to connect them.

just picked this up at a local pawnshop so dont have any user info with it.
it is supposed to have a hdd in it.

Here's the "official" user info:
http://www.patriotmemory.com/support/driversp.jsp?source=895

The "best" way to move files is probably with a USB pen drive. For lots of large files, it is possible to connect the PBO directly to a PC using the miniUSB port in the back (and NO other connections [besides power :p]), but that's probably not something you will want to do often.

I beg to differ, most HDMI issues are fixed by a "firmware update", that said its clear that his issue is cable related, changing the cable gave him 1080i, I would say just use even a better cable than the replacement you got and that should fix your issue.

Not to get into a "better cable" argument, but I'd first try changing the order the devices are turned on. It could be a version of the dreaded handshake issues we've learned to know and love. :eek:

Not to get into a "better cable" argument

Not at all, I just said a "better cable" not a "pricier one" ;)
Apparently patriot cheaped out on the included cables, just visit the "PBO TV incompatibly thread" on PM forums and watch the monoprice $5 cable (6ft, ferrite cores, 28 AWG) fixing more than half the complaints about incompatibility issues.

Not at all, I just said a "better cable" not a "pricier one" ;)
Apparently patriot cheaped out on the included cables, just visit the "PBO TV incompatibly thread" on PM forums and watch the monoprice $5 cable (6ft, ferrite cores, 28 AWG) fixing more than half the complaints about incompatibility issues.

aaron,
do you know of anyway to tell if a PBO has the "+" chip in it for high def audio, other than loading medeo hardware and looking in the info section?
Best,
C

aaron,
do you know of anyway to tell if a PBO has the "+" chip in it for high def audio, other than loading medeo hardware and looking in the info section?
Best,
C

unfortunately there is non (beside loading ACRBO/MedeBO).
You can of course remove the heat sink and check the label on the RTL chip, but no one has done that I am not even positive what would be written on the chip.

unfortunately there is non (beside loading ACRBO/MedeBO).
You can of course remove the heat sink and check the label on the RTL chip, but no one has done that I am not even positive what would be written on the chip.

Thanks! I was afraid that was the answer..
No big deal just a couple of extra steps though I was trying to avoid. I appreciate the fast reply!

unfortunately there is non (beside loading ACRBO/MedeBO).
You can of course remove the heat sink and check the label on the RTL chip, but no one has done that I am not even positive what would be written on the chip.

I haven't checked (sorry, too lazy), but doesn't the "Unbrick your PBO" cable show the chip version when you log in?

Here's the "official" user info:
http://www.patriotmemory.com/support/driversp.jsp?source=895

The "best" way to move files is probably with a USB pen drive. For lots of large files, it is possible to connect the PBO directly to a PC using the miniUSB port in the back (and NO other connections [besides power :p]), but that's probably not something you will want to do often.

Thanks for the link, answered a lot of my questions.
Came out good on this , it does have a 500gig hdd installed, also there was a mini usb cable in the bag i overlooked. Tried everything out by transferring couple of mkvs & works great!

Curious tho, why do u say I shouuldnt use this port often?

I haven't checked (sorry, too lazy), but doesn't the "Unbrick your PBO" cable show the chip version when you log in?
Don't know. I never bricked one and don't have the cable!
That would be nice to know though...

Curious tho, why do u say I shouuldnt use this port often?

There's no reason not to, it's just a PITA (for me with my setup) to unplug everything, move the box to a computer, plug in the power brick, then move everything back to where you started. By all means, use the port as much as you like!

I haven't checked (sorry, too lazy), but doesn't the "Unbrick your PBO" cable show the chip version when you log in?

I am not sure, there is a Processor ID/Revision field, but I don't know how does it change (if at all) between 1073DD and 1073DD+

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/3865/pboht1.jpg

I am not sure, there is a Processor ID/Revision field, but I don't know how does it change (if at all) between 1073DD and 1073DD+

Mine also says 0x93 / 0x78 and is a DD. Perhaps someone with a DD+ would be kind enough to check.

Well, After buying 5 boxes for friends and family I can safely say that getting a "+" chip is a total CRAP SHOOT with no rhyme or reason. I have five boxes with serial numbers very close to each other:
1011mpb02633
1012mpb06385
1012mpb06386
1012mpb06397
1012mpb06398
1012mpb06402

The top one is one of my boxes I had handy. It DOES HAVE the plus chip. note the "1011" at the beginning.
The one ending in "85" DOES NOT.
All the other ones DO HAVE IT.
Go figure..

sure this is a stupid question but how do i move files from my pc to the pbo?
i am not networked & dont know what cable if any works to connect them.

just picked this up at a local pawnshop so dont have any user info with it.
it is supposed to have a hdd in it.


if you have an internal hard drive installed, you can plug the PBO with a mini USB cable and transfer movies files that way or just use an external USB storage device to play movies off of.

I have the bootcode 27 already.

Go to setup/video and set HDMI to auto or you can try pressing the TV system button on the remote to cycle through the resolutions.

Mine also says 0x93 / 0x78 and is a DD. Perhaps someone with a DD+ would be kind enough to check.

Perhaps not. :(

After a few months of using the Patriot Box sparingly, the HDMI output quit working. Now rely on the RCA output to the TV. Anyone has similar problem?

After a few months of using the Patriot Box sparingly, the HDMI output quit working. Now rely on the RCA output to the TV. Anyone has similar problem?

If you have tried different HDMI cables then its time for RMA.

Thanks but I was one of the early adopter, so run out of warranty long time ago.

Thanks but I was one of the early adopter, so run out of warranty long time ago.

Might pay to get a new one, then:
http://dealnews.com/Patriot-Box-Office-HD-Media-Player-for-45-after-rebate-free-shipping/479411.html

Thanks.

Just ordered one of these with the intention of hooking it to a Slingbox (my old Tvix 6500 which was doing this job finally died). Quick question for those in the know....

When viewing movies on the road the resolution can get pretty low (320 x 240 at around 300Kbps is lowest). Therefore the bigger the font when listing files and menu options the better. Does anyone know if the stock/ACRBO/MedeBO firmware has an option to increase the font size? (20 point would be good)

Just to clarify I don't need dvd cover 'walls' etc, just plain old file list is best. Options for changing the subtitle size is common but the actual file listing seems more unusual.

Thanks

Tolax

Unfortunately no firmware has this feature "yet".
They do come in different fonts, so your best bet is to try each and see which one has the font you like.

Just ordered one of these with the intention of hooking it to a Slingbox (my old Tvix 6500 which was doing this job finally died). Quick question for those in the know....

When viewing movies on the road the resolution can get pretty low (320 x 240 at around 300Kbps is lowest). Therefore the bigger the font when listing files and menu options the better. Does anyone know if the stock/ACRBO/MedeBO firmware has an option to increase the font size? (20 point would be good)

Just to clarify I don't need dvd cover 'walls' etc, just plain old file list is best. Options for changing the subtitle size is common but the actual file listing seems more unusual.

Thanks

Tolax

Mine also says 0x93 / 0x78 and is a DD. Perhaps someone with a DD+ would be kind enough to check.

Processor ID/revision = 0x93 / 0x78 on a DD+

Processor ID/revision = 0x93 / 0x78 on a DD+

So that pretty much means the only way to tell is to load mede8r and look in the info section...

Processor ID/revision = 0x93 / 0x78 on a DD+

Thanks so much for checking.
Sorry it was to no avail.

I am wondering if there is a way to delete saved NET Shortcuts?

I was wondering if there is a way to delete shortcuts on this thing?

I was wondering if there is a way to delete shortcuts on this thing?

Select shortcut -> Press "Options" button on the remote -> Press "Delete Shortcut" from the menu.

On a unit with the 1073DD+ and 3rd party firmware, will it bitstream HD audio from a DLNA server (FUPPES in my case)?
I'm pretty sure my PS3 Slim can handle bitstreaming HD audio as well, but ONLY with USB attached storage.

On a unit with the 1073DD+ and 3rd party firmware, will it bitstream HD audio from a DLNA server (FUPPES in my case)?
I'm pretty sure my PS3 Slim can handle bitstreaming HD audio as well, but ONLY with USB attached storage.

Not even sure FUPPES itself can stream HD audio to DLNA clients.
The question is, why do you need a DLNA server instead of direct accessing the media over NFS or SMB shares ?!

Not even sure FUPPES itself can stream HD audio to DLNA clients.
Indeed it can. I just tested this with the latest SVN 0.686


The question is, why do you need a DLNA server instead of direct accessing the media over NFS or SMB shares ?!
My only home media streaming client up until now has been the PS3, so....no reason other than that's all I was used to working with.
On the PBO, I'm seeing stuttering with high bitrate video using DLNA, but not with Samba. It wasn't a problem for the PS3, but it looks like I'll be sticking to Samba for this new box.

I'm not sure if this is the right thread for this question but here goes:

A friend brought over his Patriot Box Office media streamer that stopped seeing his wired network completely (windows XP). It worked intermittantly over the last year. He never did any Firmware updates.

I have a wired network and Windows 7 (2 computers). My Western Digital Live Plus has been working flawlessly for over a year. When I connected his Box Office and went through network discovery, it found my network instantly and after clicking "browser" and then "workgroup", it found both my computers. Clicking on either one it brings up a login/password box. My wired network uses neither. I tried entering nothing and got "login failed". Then I tried "admin" and "123" and got the same. No way am I hacking my computers registry since it works perfectly with my Western Digital streamer.

Would a firmware upgrade fix this or is the registry hack the only fix ?

I think you've proven that your friend's PBO is working fine. IIRC you do have to bend over to get W7 to show for what is essentially a Linux box. My advice; give your friend his PBO and tell him to fix his network!

I found this information that was related to WD TV but it worked for my PBO too:

Win7 (and Vista) has some issues broadcasting its availability on a network.
You could try these changes to your Win7 box:-

Firstly, configure Sharing and Discovery:

1. Navigate to the Network and Sharing Center via the Control Panel
2. Click on the down arrow icons and select ON/OFF as follows:
Network Discovery - ON
File Sharing - ON
Public Folder Sharing - OFF
Printer Sharing - ON
Password Protected Sharing - OFF
Media Sharing - OFF


Next, configure the folder you want to share:

1. Select the folder
2. Right-click and choose 'Share' from the menu
3. From the drop-down box select the Everyone (All users in this list) account, making sure permissions are set to 'Reader'
4. Click the buttons Add, Share and Done.



Here are some further registry 'tweaks' if this doesn't work:

WARNING: This requires editing your PC's registry which, if edited incorrectly, can cause Windows systems to become unstable and unusable. So, follow the instructions below at your own risk. - we are not responsible for any damage caused by following these steps.

1. Navigate to the following location in the registry editor.
MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\
2. On the right side, double-click on 'everyoneincludesanonymous' and change the 'Value data' from '0' to '1'
3. Double-click on 'NoLmHash' and change the 'Value data' from '1' to '0'
4. Navigate to the following location in the registry editor:
MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Param eters
5. Double-click on 'restrictnullsessaccess' and change the 'Value data' from '1' to '0'
6. Close the registry editor


Finally, restart your PC.

I think the registry tweaks are what actually got everything working. Now when PBO asks for the ID and Password I just leave them blank and it connects fine. Hope you guys have the same results:

1. Navigate to the following location in the registry editor.
MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\

2. On the right side, double-click on 'everyoneincludesanonymous' and change the 'Value data' from '0' to '1'

3. Double-click on 'NoLmHash' and change the 'Value data' from '1' to '0'

4. Navigate to the following location in the registry editor:
MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Param eters

5. Double-click on 'restrictnullsessaccess' and change the 'Value data' from '1' to '0'

6. Close the registry editor

Sorry, but it doesn't work with Windows7.

I still need netuser id and password... :(

I'm having this same issue. I don't have a "log in" to the PC with the media on it, either. I haven't tried these tweaks because the PBO is now on a rarely used HDTV.

I'm having this same issue. I don't have a "log in" to the PC with the media on it, either. I haven't tried these tweaks because the PBO is now on a rarely used HDTV.

So maybe it just took some time to be recognized on the network but now my media from my main PC is showing up but the media on my HTPC isn't. All data drives on my network a shared and work fine between each other through Windows.

Quick question guys.

I just bought a PBO from someone and it came already with the latest(???) firmware.

Is there a way to delete the files(movies) from the internal HDD through the PBO's menu ?!?

With this firmware there is no "File Copy" option anymore !!!!!

Any ideas if I can use the menu to delete he files or the only way to do it is to connect the PBO to the comp and delete the file like that ?!?

Also is there a way to make the movies look more like movies(no so real) on a Samsung ln52b610 through the PBO ?!?

The TV shows the info 1920×1080 24HZ when I switch the source to HDMI.

Thanks.

Also is there a way to make the movies look more like movies(no so real) on a Samsung ln52b610 through the PBO ?!?
My LG brand TV has a feature called "TrueMotion" that gives all video the Soap Opera effect. It's great for sports because it smooths out any jerkiness and judder, but I hate it on TV shows and movies because it makes them look like live TV rather than film. Your TV probably has Samsung's equivalent of "TrueMotion" look through the TV's menu and try to switch it off.