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How do you download or move a mpg file from the PHD-VRX to a PC using the LAN

Dave
Edited by Smithdoor - 1/25/13 at 8:15pm

Manal for PHD VRX with book marks.
I had to zip the file after unzipping it 5.8 MB size in a PDF file
Dave

PHD_VRX_Manualr.zip 4866k .zip file

Another issue is that the PHD-VRX Broadcam chip and hardware in theory can offer a bypass mode for the video screen settings like color, brightness, sharpness, etc. All we need is a firmware update so the video adjustments default to off with an option to turn them on for those that want to play with the video settings. On Motorola HD DVR’s, Scientific Atlanta HD DVR’s, Direct TV HD DVR’s, and many other external tuners there is no video adjustments to mess with since that is suppose to be the responsibility of the display.

If for some reason the PHD-VRX hardware does not support a video setting bypass color mode then this can easily be created in a software/firmware update even if the hardware does not support it.

For Example: The EpVision engineers just need to purchase two HDTV’s with the exact same model numbers. Then both HDTV’s that are exactly the same need to be professionally calibrated so each HDTV looks exactly the same to the human eye when using the built in ATSC/QAM tuner. Then one of the HDTV’s should be placed on a strong 1080i HD ATSC channel or QAM channel using the built in tuner of the HDTV. Then the PHD-VRX should be connected to the second HDTV and tuned to the exact same 1080i HD channel as the first HDTV. Then the EpVision engineers should adjust the video settings until the picture quality matches the picture quality of the other HDTV. When the picture quality is exactly the same on both calibrated HDTV’s that are the same model number then the EpVision engineers can now create a native source direct color mode using the new video settings. Another option would be to feed a Blu-ray color bars and test patterns into one HDTV with the HDMI input and on the second HDTV feed the Blu-ray color bars and test patterns into the PHD-VRX HDMI input to create a video bypass color source direct mode.

So even if the hardware in the PHD-VRX does not support a video setting bypass mode, there is many ways the EpVision software engineers could create a video setting bypass mode using software and it would not matter if the chipset does not support a default color setting. The PHD-VRX default color settings should match the default settings of ones built in ATSC/QAM tuner located in their HDTV.

When I was using this unit I had long deletion times. When I stopped using the unit I reformatted the drive to NTFS for use with my HTPC. The long deletion times went away. Are you sure ext2 formatting is not the cause of your long deletions?

The positive thing is that when one records with the PHD-VRX the video settings have no effect on the recording but only the live viewing and playback. For example the recording is receiving the native color settings from the hardware and even if one turns down the brightness and messes with the colors so the picture is totally un-viewable, this will not in any way effect the recording. I mentioned this several months ago when I changed the video settings so the picture was very dark and unwatchable, then I made a recording and when I played back the recording on my PC the colors, brightness, and everything else was perfect and looked like ATSC 1080i HD reference material. Since the PHD-VRX is already giving us a native color quality when recording then the EpVision engineers could just make a firmware update to offer the same feature available during live viewing and playback. The video settings should default to off with option to turn them on to make manual adjustments for live viewing and playback.
Edited by HDTV1080P24 - 1/27/13 at 11:13am

Update

Hi Dave,

1) Around mid Feb.
2) We are still working on that ASAP. Hope will release soon.

Thanks.

Support Team
ePVision.com

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1) How soon can I order the PHD-UR58 remote
2) How is or will have the 3rd parting TV guide

Thank you
Dave

That makes sense, since they're just dumping the bits from the ATSC stream to disk. I had the same go-round about a passthrough video setting on the 8VX, and got nowhere. It seems that Broadcom chip is one designed for use in LCD TVs, and I'd guess it doesn't have a passthrough mode.

I add 2 more to the list of Troubleshooting (5&6) I hopping some may to the lise

Dave

______________****** TROUBLESHOOTING ********

____________< ERROR > ___________________* Solution *

1) Rebooting does not work the first time * * * unplug all the USB and LAN and reboot

2) TV is black on start up_____________* * * turn off TV waits 20 sec and turn back on

3) During Recording is black screen_____* * * Turn off unplug USB HDD Turn on wait till screen is back and plug in USB HDD

4) Guide does not display on some channels * * * Contact local Broadcasting Station >> * Cause: By your local Broadcasting Station. Note: They may have more than one channel with the error

5) Long delay on strating timeshift ________ * * * Reduce timeshift on duration (Time)
_____________________________________ * Cause: By system deleting past timeshift

6) Mesage display stay on/Long time _____ * * * most will disaper by using EXIT and or INFO
______________________________________ Note: Some mesages will only work with Exit or Info
Edited by Smithdoor - 1/28/13 at 5:44pm

I am glad the PHD-VRX records from the ATSC/QAM MPEG-2 bitstream with no changes to the picture and sound quality (The recording is bit for bit the same as the master broadcast). If the Broadcam chip hardware really does not offer a passthrough mode then as mentioned in an earlier post a passthrough mode could be designed by software by adjusting the video settings and saving those default video settings as a firmware update.

I realize programming takes a long time and can be frustrating at times, however hopefully the Epvision programmers will spend the many hours and weeks to improve this product.

I have another error and solution:

error:
Display shows 'boot' indefinitely, and both tuners stop decoding any channel [power cycle does not fix].

solution:
Use menus to 'Reset All' back to factory default. Requires re-scan and re-enter upcoming recordings.

This happened to me after removing the USB disk. I disconnected LAN, USB and power, left it for up to an hour, always the same symptom: Display shows 'boot' for ~30 seconds, then '1080p' for 5 seconds, then 'boot' again indefinitely.

--Bert

I have also use record to remove the Display boot

Dave

I have list a small list of fixes and upgrades that woulb make this DVR great. Can any add to list and a way to send to epvision


1) Fix skipping playing back on a some channels
2) Record to file after you have Pause
3) Adjusting time after pressing (record now) maybe 1 hr 2 hr 4 hr would work great.
4) TROUBLESHOOTING guide
5) Better way of getting to recording menu for time
6) Recording from some of the other Inputs
7) Fix recoding to some channels
8) one guide for all channels and a auto select tuner (1&2)
9) Option to turn off red light on standby
10)Adjusting the delay time on screen messages (Pause and recording) 2 5 10 20 sec
11)Option to set PHD-VRX menu with {1} Tech style {2} Cable/Satellite style
12)The ability to play recorded shows from more than on PHD-VRX


ePVision / ePBoard Design
4065 E. La Palma Ave. Suite #C
Anaheim, CA 92807

Fax: (714) 632-8459
Email
info@epvision.com
sales@epvision.com

I know it take time for ePVision to fix any thing . More that email fax, call them and mail them they will take note and fix them. It is just a numbers game with any company.
Number 11) is menu style my wife like the old cable style and does like all the options, My self I would add also one for senior use simple and larger print I have had to help that group in pass. I would not even go there with DVR I would for days working with senior and they would never work it right

Dave

First I got to say I really like this product. It does a fine job of recording the digital Tv signals in my area.

However since upgrading to the Dec 3 firmware my unit started showing a previously unseen problem with freezing of both the remote controls and the panel controls. For example you can be watching TV and everything seems fine. You have been changing channels and doing whatever and everything is good. Then one random time (can be minutes or hours later) you pick up the remote control and push channel up or down and see that nothing happens. The tv channel you are watching does not change and the picture and sound are fine. Retrying it nothing happens. Then for the heck of it you can try every button on the remote and realize that the only one that works is the red power button. The unit shuts off.. then you restart it with the red power button on the remote and everything is ok again.

After a few rounds of this I thought I would try the panel controls the next time thinking its a remote issue. surprise was that the panel controls have the same problem. They are not responding either except for STANDBY or Power. If you standby and then restart everything is ok again... until some random time in the future.

My unit has a serial number of C000001905, has ethernet plugged in, home networking on and two rf cables attached. I have tried using 2 OTA antennas and tried 1 OTA antenna with 1 Cable tuner. The problem exists in both setups. I have also tried shutting off home networking and it makes no difference. I have tried disconnecting the USB drive and again no difference.

If anyone has any helpful suggestions please let me know.

Many thanks

Edward

Try reloading the update firmware unplug ever thing
FYI I was one of the first to have ATT (U-verse) it took years to get all the bugs and they are still working on this

here list I have work for my wife

Dave

****** TROUBLESHOOTING ********
............................< ERROR > *............................................. Solution *
1) Rebooting does not work the first time * * * Unplug all the USB and LAN and reboot

2) TV is black on start up * * * Turn off TV waits 20 sec and turn back on

3) During Recording is black screen * * * Turn off unplug USB HDD Turn on wait tillscreen is back and plug in USB HDD

4) Guide does not display on some channels* * * Contact local Broadcasting Station >>
* Cause: By your local Broadcasting Station. Note: They may have more than one channel with the error

5) Long delay on strating timeshift * * * Reduce timeshift on duration
* Cause: By system deleting past timeshift

6) Mesage display stay on/Long time * * * most will disaper by using EXIT and or INFO

I set one of these up for my Mom over the holiday. It seemed to work when I tested it here. I guess the screen is distorted when playing back a recording, but is OK when watching live. It sounds like maybe a stretched 4;3 frame. but its hard to say.

Is there a separate screen shape for for playback versus viewing? If not, I'm wondering if she is recording the programming that is only on the sub-channels, so its really 4:3 is SD. I that is the case, is there an easy way to switch to side bars during playback.

I'm hoping for some idea before I go over there next time. that would help me a bit.

I do not know how old you mother, I have found you need to watch her do the recording and play. Just sit back and see how she works with the PHD VRX .
When VRC came out with my parents had a problems but after putting colors on the button with a notes, work just find. That still works today. They coming out in about 2 weeks with new remote. I am not saying this is your mother problem just maybe???

Dave

Edited by Smithdoor - 2/1/13 at 8:10am

Thanks. I sent her this link. It is an HDTV.

I found out from Allen they have finish the new firmware and testing
It will be out soon cheeck at http://www.epvision.com/HDTVSTB/phdvrxmain.htm

Dave

Since doing this reloading of firmware with your instructions I have not seen the problem again. I have also auto programmed the ASTc channels on tuner 1 and not seen the problem yet.

Perhaps there should be a clean boot process done before upgrading... .?

I know what u are talking about... But have not found a way to fix it. I reported it to epvision a few months back. It only happens when u record a 480i 4:3 broadcast and then try to play it back on a 16:9 tv. We have tv stn here in buffalo ny wgrz 2-2 that plays only 30 yr old shows like dragnet or older... It is correctly shaped if you watch it while recording but is stretched horizontally on playback. Trying to adjust aspect while playing back does not seem to fix it.