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post #3361 of 23781
2/8/09 at 11:56am
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Just did it and no change. still no picture but still have sound.

My last question: no amps in the coax feed line?
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post #3362 of 23781
2/8/09 at 12:04pm
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My last question: no amps in the coax feed line?

What does that mean?
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post #3363 of 23781
2/8/09 at 12:10pm
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Originally Posted by dolphins1lrb View Post

What does that mean?

Antenna amplifier or signal booster
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post #3364 of 23781
2/8/09 at 12:14pm
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Antenna amplifier or signal booster

yes there is one
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post #3365 of 23781
2/8/09 at 12:18pm
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yes there is one

Remove it and do another channel scan/antenna.
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post #3366 of 23781
2/8/09 at 12:37pm
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Remove it and do another channel scan/antenna.

just did that and no change still no picture but I have sound. Should I look into returning the 3576?
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post #3367 of 23781
2/8/09 at 12:38pm
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I just bought a 3576 at Sams Club (new, clearence, $84), and started reading your guide before opening it.
I'm having some misgivings, even at the price.

DTS: I understand it doesn't decode, but will it pass the DTS via optical to a tuner if the output is set to stream?

WS/Lbx/etc: You describe the recordings as WYSIWYG. My source will be the DVD recorder's own tuner (I do not have a STB, but have a cable provider), the TV it is attached to is 4x3 so wide programming will need to be viewed letterboxed. The thing is I do not want to record letterboxed, I want to record anamorphic so burned discs will be optimal quality when viewed on other displays. Is this possible? (Sorry if this has been asked and answered, but I found your explanation a bit confusing.)

You said when recording natural 16x9 as as 16x9 wide recording played on a 4x3 TV:


This is unclear. Are you saying there are black bars added but the AR is slightly off, or are you saying the image fills the screen top to bottom, and YOU are unable to tell the difference in the AR.

Finally, it sounds like only single layers discs can be used, not DVD9s.

Btw, this unit was boxed Feb '08. I'll let you know about the tuner if/when I get this set up.

Edit: Also has anyone tried to hack the firmware to give better functionality (such as DivX over USB)?

If we could hack the FW we would shut off the test for CP among other things.
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post #3368 of 23781
2/8/09 at 12:39pm
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Remove it and do another channel scan/antenna.

I asked earlier if this will work at recording and would I be able to have a picture of what I recorded. I am not using this to watch DTV just to record and watch it?
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post #3369 of 23781
2/8/09 at 12:40pm
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just did that and no change still no picture but I have sound. Should I look into returning the 3576?

What happens when you press the DTV/TV button on the remote.
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post #3370 of 23781
2/8/09 at 12:45pm
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What happens when you press the DTV/TV button on the remote.

It switches from DTV to Analog but no sound on analog only on DTV.
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post #3371 of 23781
2/8/09 at 12:50pm
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It switches from DTV to Analog but no sound on analog only on DTV.

But you get audio and video when TV is switched to TV input (antenna)
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post #3372 of 23781
2/8/09 at 12:53pm
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But you get audio and video when TV is switched to TV input (antenna)

yes
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post #3373 of 23781
2/8/09 at 12:58pm
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yes

Ok, back to ground zero.
Shut 3576 and TV off.
Disconnect HDMI cable
Connect Component cable from DVR to TV
Now double check red to red, green to green and blue to blue
Connect audio cable L/R red/white from DVR to TV
Turn both DVR and TV on
Set TV to component input
Do a skip 1,2,3 and setup the DVR again.

Now what do you get.
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post #3374 of 23781
2/8/09 at 1:34pm
I have both a 3575 & 3576. I am looking to pick up a spare recorder.
I can get either the Philips 3576 or the Magnavox 2160 for about the same price $250. Which one would you choose? I am using analog cable presently but may switch to satellite in the near future. Thanks for your input and suggestions.
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post #3375 of 23781
2/8/09 at 1:49pm
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I have both a 3575 & 3576. I am looking to pick up a spare recorder.
I can get either the Philips 3576 or the Magnavox 2160 for about the same price $250. Which one would you choose? I am using analog cable presently but may switch to satellite in the near future. Thanks for your input and suggestions.

I have both 3575 and H2160 IMO I would pick the H2160 maybe because I use it as a workhorse. Never a problem with either.
I am connected to DirecTv HD. In your case maybe the 3576 just for parts compatibility.
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post #3376 of 23781
2/8/09 at 2:00pm
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I have both a 3575 & 3576. I am looking to pick up a spare recorder.
I can get either the Philips 3576 or the Magnavox 2160 for about the same price $250. Which one would you choose? I am using analog cable presently but may switch to satellite in the near future. Thanks for your input and suggestions.

With the Philips already, I'd certainly go for the 2160 cuz it can operate side-by-side with the Philips, w/o remotes clashing, and ops are basically the same. A few features are better in the 2160 also, as listed here.
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post #3377 of 23781
2/8/09 at 3:02pm
Gee thanks auskck and wajo. One vote for each. I guess I'd better sleep on it before you guys make me get one of each. Of couse donations would be accepted for that.
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post #3378 of 23781
2/8/09 at 3:25pm
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Gee thanks auskck and wajo. One vote for each. I guess I'd better sleep on it before you guys make me get one of each. Of couse donations would be accepted for that.

Can't go wrong with either one. Enjoy.
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post #3379 of 23781
2/8/09 at 3:35pm
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Ok, back to ground zero.
Shut 3576 and TV off.
Disconnect HDMI cable
Connect Component cable from DVR to TV
Now double check red to red, green to green and blue to blue
Connect audio cable L/R red/white from DVR to TV
Turn both DVR and TV on
Set TV to component input
Do a skip 1,2,3 and setup the DVR again.

Now what do you get.

Same thing no picture but I do have audio. Don't know if this matters or not but the picture I get is a fluttering black screen.

Do You think I should return it?
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post #3380 of 23781
2/8/09 at 3:36pm
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I have both a 3575 & 3576. I am looking to pick up a spare recorder.
I can get either the Philips 3576 or the Magnavox 2160 for about the same price $250. Which one would you choose? I am using analog cable presently but may switch to satellite in the near future. Thanks for your input and suggestions.

Miami V where did you find the Magnavox 2160?
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post #3381 of 23781
2/8/09 at 3:36pm
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Same thing no picture but I do have audio. Don't know if this matters or not but the picture I get is a fluttering black screen.

Do You think I should return it?

Yes.
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post #3382 of 23781
2/8/09 at 3:41pm
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Yes.

Wajo - do you think the Magnavox is better? I need 1 more recorder should I get another one of either the Magnavox/Philips or just and recorder with a tuner but not with a HDD since they are cheaper and it is just a backup recorder.
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post #3383 of 23781
2/8/09 at 3:43pm
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Same thing no picture but I do have audio. Don't know if this matters or not but the picture I get is a fluttering black screen.

Do You think I should return it?

Have you tried all the channel both analog/digital?
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post #3384 of 23781
2/8/09 at 3:45pm
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Wajo - do you think the Magnavox is better? I need 1 more recorder should I get another one of either the Magnavox/Philips or just and recorder with a tuner but not with a HDD since they are cheaper and it is just a backup recorder.

I'd go for the Mag... I think they learned from the 3575 and 3576 a little... and it's prettier!
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post #3385 of 23781
2/8/09 at 3:46pm
Auskck - when I change from DTV to analog I only get channel 2 and when I try to change the channel it goes though looking at the inputs of the recorder not sure why. maybe this more messed up than I think. I also do not get any sound from analog. Also when I push the audio button on the remote it does not display anything.
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post #3386 of 23781
2/8/09 at 3:53pm
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Auskck - when I change from DTV to analog I only get channel 2 and when I try to change the channel it goes though looking at the inputs of the recorder not sure why. maybe this more messed up than I think. I also do not get any sound from analog. Also when I push the audio button on the remote it does not display anything.

I'm with wajo go for the magnavox I can't remember any problems reported other than user problems maybe 1 DOA but I can't recall.
Looks like your box has internal problems getting video from the tuners. I think we have gone through all the possibilities. First one we have seen with this problem.
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post #3387 of 23781
2/8/09 at 3:53pm
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I'd go for the Mag... I think they learned from the 3575 and 3576 a little... and it's prettier!

Do you know where I could buy one?
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post #3388 of 23781
2/8/09 at 3:59pm
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Do you know where I could buy one?

In stock now at Walmart
I would not wait around.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10104532
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post #3389 of 23781
2/8/09 at 4:08pm
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Originally Posted by dolphins1lrb View Post

Wajo - do you think the Magnavox is better? I need 1 more recorder should I get another one of either the Magnavox/Philips or just and recorder with a tuner but not with a HDD since they are cheaper and it is just a backup recorder.

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In stock now at Walmart
I would not wait around.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10104532

Auskck - First Thank You for the link and also all your help. Look at thread sent to Wajo. What would be a good less expensive recorder with ATSC tuner, I just need a back up for the odd time I need to record 2 programs at the same time. but would want to play back on Samsung HDTV
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post #3390 of 23781
2/8/09 at 4:14pm
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In stock now at Walmart
I would not wait around.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10104532

would you get the extended warranty? 20 bucks for 2 years.
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