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Bad news today guys IceTV has gone into Voluntary Administration Real all about it on Whirlpool and the IceTV forums 2nd Batch of Skippa Pre-Orders are now in limbo Grab whatever info you need off the IceTV website and forum while you still can.
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Some extra fw has been added to the google drive share for the following models, upgrade at your own risk. •TF-T6000 (Date of fw file 2014.03.28) unknown fixes •TBF-7300 (Date of fw file 2014.03.25) unknown fixes https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B1LH8uqp5yCyYUlmOEN2MG9xUDA&usp=sharing&tid=0B1LH8uqp5yCyS29vSWRJYmh4Y0U#list
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Yeah it was meant to be the 2470 model guys, sorry bout the confusion with my typo (that has now been corrected) On a side note I also pulled down some firmware files for the TF-T6000 model and noticed today that the firmware has been taken off the Australian site. For now I've left it off the google drive but I suspect it's been pulled due to using some obscure compression files system that customers would no doubt have called them about. The two files are dated 11th April 2014 and had .alz & .a00 extensions. It's probably just another weather api update like the 2470 , although I believe IceTV and Topfield are working on trying to get IceTV implemented on either the TF-T6000 or TRF-7260 models or maybe both. I think an IceTV fw implementation this early might be a bit of an ask IMHO.
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Some extra fw has been added to the google drive share for the following model, upgrade at your own risk. •TRF-2470 (Date of fw file 2014.03.25) unknown fixes https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B1LH8uqp5yCyYUlmOEN2MG9xUDA&usp=sharing&tid=0B1LH8uqp5yCyS29vSWRJYmh4Y0U#list
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Any Firmware Available For Bush Bha01Ur ?
Vortical replied to melani's topic in Media Servers & Source Units
Your best bet at getting an answer is using the bush forum http://forum.bushaustralia.com.au/ -
Also I posted the following in October over on the whirlpool forums but doesn't look like i posted it here. I finally found a copy of the elusive Jan 2013 fw for the TRF-2460 that is now on the google drive for those chasing it, thx to treedy on IceTV forums who managed to get emailed a link from Topfield Australia. Some extra fw's have also been added for the following models that were not there before TBF100-HD (2013.08.23) 1 day different to previous release, unknown fixes TF-5000T (2013.07.23) first firmware version that I've seen available, topfield australia had it under TPR-5000 hopefully this doesn't confuse the Toppro owners. unknown fixes
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Some extra fw's have also been added to the google drive share for the following models •TRF-7170(2013.11.19) •TRF-7260(2013.11.18) All above firmwares stated Weather API was fixed. Also added was a User Manual for the TF-6000 model that doesn't seem to be available anywhere, another beta tester passed it on to me from someone who managed to get a copy from Topfield directly, I fail to understand why it's not available on any of the topfield websites. To access google drive share follow the link in my signature below or Click Here Also if anyone has any firmwares or user manuals not on the google drive that they are willing to share please send me a private message Note: 7100HDPVRt plus firmwares have been pulled from the site due to a reported corruption in the fw upgrade that requires a special procedure to rectify and ressurrect the pvr.
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Second Hand Trf-2400. What Do I Need To Check To Setup
Vortical replied to antonvs's topic in Media Servers & Source Units
I would also check the firmware that is installed on the box. If IceTV is important to you moreso than youtube and web features then 20 Feb 2012 fw is very stable with IceTV. See the link in my signature for all official TRF-2400 firmware releases (past and present) -
I don't use TAPS but from what I've read I think pretty much all the EPG taps only work well with the Free To Air EPG and not IceTV. IMHO TAPS seem to be more trouble than their worth, My 2460 has been rock solid on Feb 2012 firmware with IceTV for over a year now. A couple of hiccups occurred when IceTV changed something but they resolved that quite quickly.
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It's one or the other not both or a combination of the two. If any duplicate channels exist should be removed from the box otherwise IceTV will have problems. IceTV relies on the box being connected to the web so if that's down the EPG is down. I find if the box is left on for extended periods of time the epg goes blank and it needs to be rebooted to get the EPG back.
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First thing I would try is removing the hdd (after you have unplugged the pvr from the power socket) and see how it runs after that. I've had a 7000 without a hard drive installed and it was working perfectly fine as a STB without pvr features. If it still acts weirdly then I think something else like the mainboard or psu has failed. Your only options if the pvr still acts strangely with no hdd is to call toppro and politely explain your situation or simply just call it quits with the 7000 and replace it with something like the Topfield 7160 (if you don't need IceTV) or Topfield 2400 Masterpiece (If you need IceTV, and some other Smart PVR features) TRF-7160 Features http://www.itopfield.com.au/product-detail.asp?idx=251 TRF-2400 Features http://www.itopfield.com.au/product-detail.asp?idx=242 Both models suggested here are TAP capable models. There is a newer TRF-7170 model but I've not had much experience with it and I believe it's just an upgraded 7160 http://www.itopfield.com.au/product-detail.asp?idx=257 Also if you do call toppro if I was you I'd mention just how much trouble you have had with the 7000, you never know what they may offer you
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Still IMHO it's better to email some examples than sit on our hands and do nothing, regardless of the outcome or what they plan to do. The itunes store is another good example when compared to the US pricing, especially for movie rentals and purchases. We actually use AutoCAD 2012 here at work but we don't need to pay ~$6000 each year. We just pay for each copy we need then pay an annual subscription to keep getting future versions for each licence for as long as you like so it's around $1100 a year per licence.
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It seems a Labour MP is spearheading a campaign to try to reduce what Australians pay for Technology & Software He is asking members of the public to send emails to retail@pc.gov.au with examples of how much we pay for items vs how much our overseas counter parts pay. I know I'll be emailing lots of examples and I hope some of you do the same. Here is a link to the article which is worth a read http://www.watoday.com.au/digital-life/dig...0922-1km3r.html
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Of course they can, otherwise they wouldn't be suggested to the OP. I can't even think of a Topfield PVR that couldn't timeshift while recordings were taking place. Including models that are many years old and obselete. Any good pvr should be able to timeshift any of the recordings it's making and also be able to timeshift live tv. If it can't timeshift recordings it must have extremely limited specs and should only cost around the $150 or less pricemark. I'd also expect these cheap pvr's to have many quicky glitches. The Models around $400-$450+ from Topfield & Beyonwiz will be a much more enjoyable experience for owners. As I've stated before I'd thoroughly recommend the Topfield 7160 if you want quad recording ability and some limited media playback. Otherwise the Beyonwiz DPi Lite would also be a great choice if you want a stock standard dual recording capability with some good media player playback capabilities. IMHO these are the only two entry level PVR's I'd be suggesting around the $400-$450 (second hand/ebay/gumtree they should be available at the OP's pricetag of $350 or less. I also believe there is a new player on the block called MagicTV PVR but as they are so new I'd be quite cautious buying one of these at this point and maybe see how current owners fare after at least 6 months ownership before buying one and monitor the following thread quite closely over that period. http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?showtopic=95076 So far it looks as if owners are quite happy.
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Did some research on this "Healing" PVR and it sounds like it's just like all the other cheap and nasty ones that can't timeshift properly or can't timeshift period. Here is a quote below from Whirlpool Forum Member who bought one and returned it. Quote Source http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1698167
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The model being suggested (The Topfield 7160) has absolutely no problems recording 4 programmes while playing back a previously recorded file or watching a 5th on those two muxes. The 2400 & 2460 has absoloutely no problems doing the same either. Where are the issues that are created and which current pvr brands & models are you talking about???????? I've used a 7160 & 2460 for around a year now and both have never failed to record anything regardless of how many recordings were taken place. So Mr Andrewlace don't try to scare people out of buying a good box and trying to spruik whatever this Healing HHR787 is.
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With a Topfield 7160, 2400 & 2460 running AutoScheduler TAP for series recording you don't need IceTV at all Plus with the Topfield models noted above you can record 4 channels on two different networks at the same time and none of the beyonwiz's can do that. ie You can record 7TWO & 7mate on ther Seven Network and ABC1 & ABC2 on the Abc Network all at the same time. If I was in the market for a pvr I would choose the 7160 at this point in time and I beleive it's $441 at the moment at JB instore and online possibly less in store if you haggle. I've been using a 7160 for around a year with autoscheduler and I can't fault it for recording reliability. Be aware there is a new Topfield 7170 model available but no-one is sure yet if the existing taps will work on it until the tap developers can check it out.
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I saw a stack of about 20 7170's in JB HIFI Joondalup in WA yesterday, didn't take note of the price
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The Magic states it can play AVCHD files taken directly off your camcorder and copy them to your pvr. It's a pretty nifty feature provided it works with the well known brands like the Sony & Panasonic AVCHD camcorders. "Magic TV™ can play AVCHD files created by many popular camcorders. Follow these simple steps: Connect your HD Camcorder to Magic TV™ using USB Enter the Magic TV™ main menu and go to “Magic TV Gadgets” then choose “HD Camcorder Movie” Magic TV™ will now read AVCHD files from your camcorder, press ok to select “Copy to System HDD” to put files into Magic TV™ internal HDD for future playback" Tassie has anyone tried this yet
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I know someone who had the same problem and they got a cabinet maker to come in a attach a piece of timber where the smaller tv would normally have sat that matched their cabinet. The additional piece that was being attached extended out enough for the display to site in front of the cabinet. It actually looks quite good and looks like it was always part of the cabinet. But you would want to make sure it's bolted down properly.
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Panasonic TV Owners & Discussion Thread
Vortical replied to dtp's topic in Televisions, Projectors & Screens
My Dad managed to pre-order a TH-P42ST30A from Harvey Norman City West in WA for $1399 (RRP $1599) about a week and a bit ago. Once he's got it paid for I'll put up a link to the receipt unless someone finds it cheaper in WA. -
Fs: Beyonwiz S1 & H1 As Package
Vortical replied to Vortical's topic in Media Servers & Source Units
S1 Price Dropped to $200 ONO -
Panasonic TV Owners & Discussion Thread
Vortical replied to dtp's topic in Televisions, Projectors & Screens
Geez that's a bit much for a 42inch screen.