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post #5491 of 5912
2/20/12 at 2:17pm
Okay I've been using my Insight Cable DVR while I'm waiting on my new 1TB hard drive to arrive, and all I can say is that I'm really missing my Moxi. It's really hard going back to the default grid TV guide layout on a standard cable box. I guess I never really knew just how much I've enjoyed and gotten use to the Moxi's excellent UI. If this replacement drive works out for me (Seagate 1TB ST31000322CS) then I think I'm just going to stick with the Moxi until I can get further information on the Ceton Q later this year. Thanks for the help everyone...
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post #5492 of 5912
2/21/12 at 5:32am
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Originally Posted by sslund View Post

Thanks! No fan for cooling? I thought there needed to be a fan? The external drive is fine -- it's the fan in the enclosure that seems to be failing. If a fan isn't needed, then I just need a power adapter since I've got several SATA to eSATA cables laying around

We have been using this enclosure successfully for about two years, but the original fan had become noisy after six or seven months. If your enclosure is otherwise okay, you may want to consider simply changing the fan, as most Radio Shacks stock a selection of reasonably priced quality fans. Ours used a micro fan (which ran about ten bucks at the time), and has continued to run smoothly (quietly) since the replacement.

Our internal drive ocassionally seems to be suffering some agita (pixilation etc), but the external is still running strong.
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post #5493 of 5912
2/21/12 at 7:57am
For Christmas I received a 3 tuner Moxi and 2 Moximates, I am very pleased with the quality of the picture and the fact that I now have HD on 3 TVs for the price of one cable card. One of the features that I like about the Moxi is that it can communicate with media server. I have a Netgear NAS Duo (DLNA-enabled) on my home network. I can see and play videos from the NAS or other Window 7 computer that are on my network on the 3 tuner Moxi DVR. However, when I got to the Moximates I can only see the windows machines on the network, I can not see the Netgear NAS. Can any one help me with this issue?

According to the CNET review, the Moximates should be able to "streams digital photos, music, and video from networked PCs and DLNA-enabled network attached storage devices."

Read more: //reviews.cnet.com/digital-video-recorders-dvrs/moxi-mate/4505-6474_7-33976884.html#ixzz1n21F7rYy
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post #5494 of 5912
2/21/12 at 10:15am
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Originally Posted by mario121 View Post

One of the features that I like about the Moxi is that it can communicate with media server. I have a Netgear NAS Duo (DLNA-enabled) on my home network. I can see and play videos from the NAS or other Window 7 computer that are on my network on the 3 tuner Moxi DVR. However, when I got to the Moximates I can only see the windows machines on the network, I can not see the Netgear NAS. Can any one help me with this issue?

According to the CNET review, the Moximates should be able to "streams digital photos, music, and video from networked PCs and DLNA-enabled network attached storage devices."

Read more: //reviews.cnet.com/digital-video-recorders-dvrs/moxi-mate/4505-6474_7-33976884.html#ixzz1n21F7rYy

I also have a Netgear Readynas (NV+), and it works. Before I got a separate media streamer (Netgear NEO TV 550), I used the ReadyNAS to watch .mp4 video files on the Moxi an mates on a regular basis.

The only thing I can remember off-hand is that you have to look in a different place in the menu on the mates to select the NAS.

I hope this helps.
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post #5495 of 5912
2/22/12 at 6:04pm
Thanks for your feedback, i had to do a reset on both m, and mm. I am now seeing the nas on all devices.
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post #5496 of 5912
2/25/12 at 3:14pm
After owning my Moxi since 9/2009, I finally christened it with a cablecard. Prior to this I was just using the channel mapping feature with all of the non-encrypted digital channels I received on limited-basic cable. Installation of the cablecard opened up a bunch of HD channels that I didn't receive before. It has kind of allowed me to explore the Moxi all over again.

So I've been reading about the Moxi Gateway on WOW cable. From what I've read, it doesn't appear that their Moxi Mate (they call it the Media Player) is crippled with the inability to schedule/manage recordings. I'm skeptical, but patiently hoping Arris will deliver on their promise to add this feature in the Retail Mates. I'm sure there are other UI updates found in the Shaw and WOW Moxi Gateways that could be passed on to the retail Moxi's through a firmware update.

http://content.wowway.com/documents/..._Equipment.pdf
http://content.wowway.com/documents/...uide_Cable.pdf
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post #5497 of 5912
2/25/12 at 5:18pm
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Originally Posted by teeitup View Post

So I've been reading about the Moxi Gateway on WOW cable. From what I've read, it doesn't appear that their Moxi Mate (they call it the Media Player) is crippled with the inability to schedule/manage recordings. I'm skeptical, but patiently hoping Arris will deliver on their promise to add this feature in the Retail Mates. I'm sure there are other UI updates found in the Shaw and WOW Moxi Gateways that could be passed on to the retail Moxi's through a firmware update.

Stay skeptical. Arris added that feature a long time ago when they were including VOD-specific elements for MSOs and have had plenty of opportunity to push it to retail.

The Shaw unit has been deployed since July of last year and Moxi hasn't had a software update since August of 2010.

I had your optimism when it was revealed in the Shaw deployment, but Arris have had plenty of time. They are not going to do anything for us now. Just be happy they are begrudgingly keeping the lights on.
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post #5498 of 5912
2/25/12 at 6:18pm
@teeitup the Arris Media Player seems to function the same as the moxi mate and there is no record feature on the diagram for it. there is only recording for the Arris Media Gateway and retail moxi. you should probably get another moxi dvr for that capability. all i need is for them to keep the lights on!
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post #5499 of 5912
2/25/12 at 6:31pm
I would rather not get any software updates. New software updates could introduces bugs that may destabilize the OS. Keep everything status quo. A Roku or similar devices can augment the Moxi for streaming services.

Things I want to keep:

1. Need the program guide well beyond 2013

2. Keep the FFP alive.

3. Allow for out of warranty service.

That is all.
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post #5500 of 5912
2/25/12 at 9:14pm
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Originally Posted by soldier1 View Post

@teeitup the Arris Media Player seems to function the same as the moxi mate and there is no record feature on the diagram for it. there is only recording for the Arris Media Gateway and retail moxi. you should probably get another moxi dvr for that capability. all i need is for them to keep the lights on!

Having a second Moxi would require an additional cablecard, and I don't believe you could delete recorded shows from another Moxi. I am happy with the Moxi's feature set and content provided they keep the lights on. My only gripe is I watch a lot of recorded shows from the Moxi Mate. My wife watches about 90% of her shows from the Mate. I am still rolling with the original 500GB drive, so I like to delete shows after watching to keep free space. This can't happen from the Mate so a lot of shows don't get deleted until I go onto the main Moxi and figure out which shows have been watched.

What feature diagram are you referring to? I would be interested to know if the Arris Media Player can manage/schedule recordings. I wonder if a Media Player would work with a retail Moxi?? I would like to pick up a second Moxi Mate, but constantly surprised how much these things have been fetching on eBay lately.
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post #5501 of 5912
2/25/12 at 9:29pm
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Originally Posted by soldier1 View Post

@teeitup the Arris Media Player seems to function the same as the moxi mate and there is no record feature on the diagram for it. there is only recording for the Arris Media Gateway and retail moxi.

Not according to Bend Broadband. Full functionality is available on each Alpha Player (a.k.a Moxi Mate) in addtion to other tweaks and features we don't have, like custom favorites menu and removing categories from the superticker.

I posted a link to the user manual earlier in the thread.
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post #5502 of 5912
2/26/12 at 8:53pm
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Originally Posted by teeitup View Post

Having a second Moxi would require an additional cablecard, and I don’t believe you could delete recorded shows from another Moxi. I am happy with the Moxi’s feature set and content provided they keep the lights on. My only gripe is I watch a lot of recorded shows from the Moxi Mate. My wife watches about 90% of her shows from the Mate. I am still rolling with the original 500GB drive, so I like to delete shows after watching to keep free space. This can’t happen from the Mate so a lot of shows don’t get deleted until I go onto the main Moxi and figure out which shows have been watched.

What feature diagram are you referring to? I would be interested to know if the Arris Media Player can manage/schedule recordings. I wonder if a Media Player would work with a retail Moxi?? I would like to pick up a second Moxi Mate, but constantly surprised how much these things have been fetching on eBay lately.

your right that one cant delete recorded shows from another moxi. from the pdf you just posted it has diagram for both the media gateway and player and the player diagram doesnt mention any type of (schedule)recording light/functionality. only the gateway mentions it. it would be nice to delete recordings from another moxi/moxi mate but i just limit my show count to 10 and when they are all watched..i delete them all at once.

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Originally Posted by VisionOn View Post

Not according to Bend Broadband. Full functionality is available on each Alpha Player (a.k.a Moxi Mate) in addtion to other tweaks and features we don't have, like custom favorites menu and removing categories from the superticker.

I posted a link to the user manual earlier in the thread.

that guide has both the gateway and alpha player in it. Im thinking the bulk of it refers to the gateway and only a few spots it speaks about the player. it has some of the same material that our retail moxi has in it of course. i hope im wrong about this though but i wouldnt get my hopes up. it also appears that the gateway has 6 tuners but again only has a 500gb hdd w/ 75hrs hd recording. cmon man. it'll probably have the same seagate hdd in it too..lol.
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post #5503 of 5912
2/28/12 at 3:21pm
i just realized moxinet is now of some use now that adobe has made flash available for linux. awesome.
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post #5504 of 5912
3/1/12 at 5:40pm
This is on my 1 year old replacement drive. Tonight I noticed 2 of my tuners weren't working. I reset the moxi and now I'm stuck on checking your hard drive. Wonder if my hd is fried, again...


Just checked, Im using a
SAMSUNG EcoGreen F4 HD204UI 2TB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
put in on August 20th...
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post #5505 of 5912
3/1/12 at 9:01pm
a couple of weeks ago i noticed one of my replaced hdds got stuck at the checking your hard drive screen. i almost pulled it down and yanked it for a replacement but i just restarted a couple of times and then let it sit there for 5min and all of a sudden i heard sound from the next room. it may go soon though...i dont what to say about your tuner issue..whoa.
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post #5506 of 5912
3/2/12 at 6:42am
FWI, my opinion is that the Moxi beats up the internal drive with constant writes as it buffers current tuner activity.

The internal drive should be big enough to hold the OS and 2-3 tuners of buffering, plus some slack. 60-80gb should be enough. Consider this a throw away drive. It will get chewed up and spit out. Buy two drives, set one up with your series, clone it and put it on the shelf. When you have a failure order another, clone and swap to the first clone. Using a small "Enterprise" class drive would make sense. I have seen some cheap small Raptors showing up on NewEgg.

Install a 2gb external, which will only see programs targeted for recording and will have a longer lifespan.
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post #5507 of 5912
3/2/12 at 7:09am
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Originally Posted by Robert Duncan View Post

FWI, my opinion is that the Moxi beats up the internal drive with constant writes as it buffers current tuner activity.

The internal drive should be big enough to hold the OS and 2-3 tuners of buffering, plus some slack. 60-80gb should be enough. Consider this a throw away drive. It will get chewed up and spit out. Buy two drives, set one up with your series, clone it and put it on the shelf. When you have a failure order another, clone and swap to the first clone. Using a small "Enterprise" class drive would make sense. I have seen some cheap small Raptors showing up on NewEgg.

Install a 2gb external, which will only see programs targeted for recording and will have a longer lifespan.

Does IBM make good drives?
http://http://www.overstock.com/Elec...tml?cid=123620
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post #5508 of 5912
3/2/12 at 8:49am
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Originally Posted by dickmiles View Post

Does IBM make good drives?
http://http://www.overstock.com/Elec...tml?cid=123620

Yes, they were at one time the only game in town.

Do notice that particular drive is SCSI not SATA. So it will not work on the Moxi. But it is the right idea, small, very fast and high reliabiliity.

P.S. and your link is broken, too many http's
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post #5509 of 5912
3/2/12 at 8:53am
Folks,

I wanted to find out if someone had similar problem or insight to this.

- Just changed to WOW from Comcast in Chicagoland area.
- I got the M - Card and installation was done by their technician and he checked all the signals which seems to be fine.
- I am only getting OTA HD channels even though I am provisioned for highest package they have.
- Truck has been rolled 3 times with their technician trying different M-Cards without any luck.
- To my horror when last time technician called their number, lady on other end said to get all HD channels, I will need to use their DVR. Technician then called his supervisor and he luckily disagreed with that and have promised me another truck roll.
- But I have my doubts if that is going to work. I might have to go with their substandard DVR.

Does anyone have this problem? Do I need to do anything on my Moxi account?
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post #5510 of 5912
3/2/12 at 9:48am
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Originally Posted by npatel1622 View Post

Folks,

I wanted to find out if someone had similar problem or insight to this.

- Just changed to WOW from Comcast in Chicagoland area.
- I got the M - Card and installation was done by their technician and he checked all the signals which seems to be fine.
- I am only getting OTA HD channels even though I am provisioned for highest package they have.
- Truck has been rolled 3 times with their technician trying different M-Cards without any luck.
- To my horror when last time technician called their number, lady on other end said to get all HD channels, I will need to use their DVR. Technician then called his supervisor and he luckily disagreed with that and have promised me another truck roll.
- But I have my doubts if that is going to work. I might have to go with their substandard DVR.

Does anyone have this problem? Do I need to do anything on my Moxi account?

You would need to update your channel lineup on your Moxi account. I just checked mine and I have a separate option for WOW. Although, you should still see channels, just no guide info. Also, their DVR is a Moxi.
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post #5511 of 5912
3/2/12 at 10:32am
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Originally Posted by npatel1622 View Post

Folks,

I wanted to find out if someone had similar problem or insight to this.

- Just changed to WOW from Comcast in Chicagoland area.
- I got the M - Card and installation was done by their technician and he checked all the signals which seems to be fine.
- I am only getting OTA HD channels even though I am provisioned for highest package they have.
- Truck has been rolled 3 times with their technician trying different M-Cards without any luck.
- To my horror when last time technician called their number, lady on other end said to get all HD channels, I will need to use their DVR. Technician then called his supervisor and he luckily disagreed with that and have promised me another truck roll.
- But I have my doubts if that is going to work. I might have to go with their substandard DVR.

Does anyone have this problem? Do I need to do anything on my Moxi account?

Sounds like you are only getting the unencrypted channels like the cablecard isn't being paired properly. Moxi's quick start guide has some info on cablecard set-up. May be worth a call to Moxi tech support. I've heard they are helpful with setting up cablecards and may even assist on a 3-way call with your cable tech support.

If you do end up getting one of WOW's new 6 tuner Moxi Ultra TV gateways, make sure and let us know how it compares to the retail Moxi.
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post #5512 of 5912
3/2/12 at 11:08am
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Originally Posted by soldier1 View Post

i just realized moxinet is now of some use now that adobe has made flash available for linux. awesome.

Could you please post a step by step? I tried and after getting the flash dload page I didn't know which version to dload.
I tried several times and got very frustrated.
Thanks
Tee Jay
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post #5513 of 5912
3/2/12 at 12:06pm
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Originally Posted by SeattleSuburbia View Post

You would need to update your channel lineup on your Moxi account. I just checked mine and I have a separate option for WOW. Although, you should still see channels, just no guide info. Also, their DVR is a Moxi.

This I already did and not only line up changed, but timers also automatically updated.
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post #5514 of 5912
3/2/12 at 12:10pm
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Originally Posted by teeitup View Post

Sounds like you are only getting the unencrypted channels like the cablecard isn't being paired properly. Moxi's quick start guide has some info on cablecard set-up. May be worth a call to Moxi tech support. I've heard they are helpful with setting up cablecards and may even assist on a 3-way call with your cable tech support.

If you do end up getting one of WOW's new 6 tuner Moxi Ultra TV gateways, make sure and let us know how it compares to the retail Moxi.

This suggestion looks promising. I did notice their CableCard screen looks lot different then what I had for Comcast. I did inquire about Ultra TV and my setup will not be cost effective for Ultra TV. I still have few months to go to recover Moxi. If I take Ultra TV, my bill will go up by about 25 bucks before Tax.
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post #5515 of 5912
3/2/12 at 12:11pm
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Originally Posted by SeattleSuburbia View Post

You would need to update your channel lineup on your Moxi account. I just checked mine and I have a separate option for WOW. Although, you should still see channels, just no guide info. Also, their DVR is a Moxi.

SS,

If you don't mind can you send me picture of your CableCard Screen how it looks? Or provide some general description.

Thanks
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post #5516 of 5912
3/2/12 at 1:31pm
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Originally Posted by npatel1622 View Post

SS,

If you don't mind can you send me picture of your CableCard Screen how it looks? Or provide some general description.

Thanks

I am on Comcast, not WOW, but I was thinking of switching. Which CC screen do you want to see? The info should be similar regardless of your provider.
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post #5517 of 5912
3/2/12 at 5:15pm
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Originally Posted by soldier1 View Post

a couple of weeks ago i noticed one of my replaced hdds got stuck at the checking your hard drive screen. i almost pulled it down and yanked it for a replacement but i just restarted a couple of times and then let it sit there for 5min and all of a sudden i heard sound from the next room. it may go soon though...i dont what to say about your tuner issue..whoa.

Well, my moxi came back to life after waiting some time. Very strange. Everything seems fine and is working smooth now. I may pick up a smaller drive, 4fp it and throw it on the shelf. I currently have a 2gb internal drive and an external 1.5gb DVD drive so I really don't want to go to less storage space
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post #5518 of 5912
3/2/12 at 8:09pm
Just a heads up for TWC users. TWC sent out a Cisco CableCARD firmware update this week. The first one I have ever seen.

It seems to alleviate the problem with the "you do not subscribe to this channel" message, albeit in a clunky way.

Now, more often than not, whenever the card loses signal lock a few seconds after tuning to a new channel, the message quickly flashes on screen for a millisecond and the channel stays active.

As long as it continues to do that then I might not miss any more recordings due to the signal lock failing at the beginning of a show I'm not tuned to.
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post #5519 of 5912
3/4/12 at 4:15am
I have a Moxi 3-tuner DVR and Moxi Mate I'm looking to unload. Does anyone want them or know at least what they might be worth? I'm a media center user and have no need for the devices.

Reply here or PM me if you're interested. I'm sure we can work out a deal.

(And please don't spam if this shouldn't be here. I'm happy to move it. Just let me know.)
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post #5520 of 5912
3/4/12 at 4:42am
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Originally Posted by MolsonFL View Post

I have a Moxi 3-tuner DVR and Moxi Mate I'm looking to unload. Does anyone want them or know at least what they might be worth? I'm a media center user and have no need for the devices.

Reply here or PM me if you're interested. I'm sure we can work out a deal.

(And please don't spam if this shouldn't be here. I'm happy to move it. Just let me know.)

Completed ebay listings should give you a good ballpark

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from..._dmd=1&_ipg=50

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from..._dmd=1&_ipg=50

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...&LH_Complete=1
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