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Any one have a ilo DVD Recorder With 80 GB Hard Drive, DVDRH04, from Wal-Mart,is it a good recorder?
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adambrann
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5. January 2005 @ 07:23 |
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The problem with audio not copying to the DVD from the HDD was fixed with the 1185 firmware update. They have since released version 1191 which fixed the issue of short audio dropouts when playing from the HDD and issues with FF/REW function.There are still a few issues needing to be fixed but, for the most part, the recorder works well. I own 2 HD04 models. I have set up a download site for firmware upgrades for both ILO recorders (DVDR04/HD04) with information on each one and instructions on how to do the updates. There is also hacked firmware for the 04 to add LP 3-hour mode and disable Macrovision. The site can be found here:
http://www.ss3f.com/ilo
There are many forums at http://www.techolio.com/forums/phpBB2/index.php
regarding the ILO recorders with loads of info. Check it out.
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randluke
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6. January 2005 @ 04:41 |
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I am having the same problem as rob730. The dvds I copy from the HD to the dvd will not play in any player except the Ilo. I've tried 4 different players. The dvd just spins. It plays fine in the Ilo. Does anyone have an answer to this? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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pafrank
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6. January 2005 @ 08:11 |
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randluke: Are you sure you are "finalizing" your disks after recording? This may be why you can't play on other machines.
PaFrank
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dfwhomer
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6. January 2005 @ 16:05 |
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I need to ask a really STUPID question as I am pretty new to this type of stuff. I have been thinking of getting the DVDRH04 or the Pioneer DVR-225. Both are about the same price.
Here's my question. If I get the Ilo recorder with the 80GB drive, will I be able to pause/rew/ff television as I would if I had TiVo? I understand that I wouldn't have the programming capability that TiVo has.
Thanks for listening while an electronically-challenged thirtysomething embarrassed himself.
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randluke
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6. January 2005 @ 16:15 |
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paFrank: Yeah. I finalized it in the Disk Tools. I've tried it in an old ProScan, Play Station 2, and couple of others but I can't think of the brands off hand.
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adambrann
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7. January 2005 @ 07:13 |
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dfwhomer,
The HD04 does have some limited time shifting abilities. It will allow you to pause live TV and continue to watch it a short time later with the ability to ff/rew and return to the live signal.
It will not, however, allow you to start recording something and then try to watch the recording from the beginning while it is still recording, like a Tivo will.
If you are doing any type of recording on the HD04, you will not be able to use any other functions like watch the tuner or play a DVD. You can only watch what is being recorded.
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deanberch
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7. January 2005 @ 10:08 |
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Does anyone know if the new firmware for DVDRH04 has been released (or will be released). It is now January 7th, and still no updates on the Ilo site. I am having all kinds of problems with the one I have(the second) and it will be soon be going back to walmart if i cant get it fixed.
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rob730
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7. January 2005 @ 11:22 |
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deanberch..I was wondering the same thing about the release of the update. Like you I've had problem after problem with the DVDRH04 and I'm fed up. I tried to call the Ilo helpline and was put on hold for over an hour before I hung up.(must be 1000's of others with the same problems) The only other thing I can do is return it to walmart and purchase a namebrand product & reputable product like the panasonic with the HD. I think most of us have given them the benefit of doubt and we were just given (sold) junk.
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qcmallard
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7. January 2005 @ 19:10 |
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randluke--
If you are having problems with the audio not playing in other players but the video is ok, it is most likely because the ilo (older firmware) did not correctly identify the audio type it records. If you have a PC with a burner and can figure out how to use a program called IFOEdit, you can repair the files. I tried an ilo DVD-HD recorder and had the same problem with audio not playing on other players. I took mine back to wait for improved models. The ilo (with old firmware) sets the audio type as AC3 in the ifo file instead of MPEG-1 Layer 2 which is what is actually recorded. I worked around it by copying to DVD+RW discs then copying them to my PC. I used IFOEdit to change the audio attribute in the VTSI_MAT table to change the coding mode to MPEG-1. I can't remember if anything else needed changing but IFOEdit should show as below when done.
Coding mode Mpeg-1
Channels 2
Sample Rate 48Kbps
Quantization/DRC 16bps
Language English
You should be able to find IFOEdit with a Google search and find some guides on how to use it. I also recommend copying the original .ifo and .bup files to a backup folder before you start to edit the .ifo files (the .bup files are just backups of the .ifo files and IFOEdit will ask if you want to save the changes to them also when you edit the .ifo files). Sorry I don't have time to walk through all the steps but I hope this helps somebody.
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deanberch
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8. January 2005 @ 14:16 |
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Who wants to go to all that crap??/
Guess I will wait another week or so and see if anything transpires on the Ilo website about the new firmware.. I have been considering the Liton lvw 5045 but now it no longer seems to be offered by Comp U Plus, and isnt even listed as a product by Liton on their website. Whats the deal with that!!! There are Liton units for sale on Ebay, however.
Sigh, Maybe Best Buy and Panasonic gets my money..
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rob730
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8. January 2005 @ 17:21 |
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Talked to tech support at ILO today about audio not playing on recorded dvds from the HD. They asked did I finalize the disk?Yes. Did I use the correct blank discs? Yes. Did I update the firmware? Yes..The tech guy then advised me to return my system, which I will be doing on Monday. I'm looking at buying a Toshiba RD-XS32 with a 80 GB HD for 398 at Walmart online. It can be no worse than the ILO...Any one familiar with the Toshiba D-XS32?
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adambrann
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9. January 2005 @ 01:45 |
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To all that are having problems copying from HDD to DVD with no audio,
You need to update the firmware to at least version 1185 for this to start working. The audio cpy issue was fixed with that release. You do not have to wait for the newest one coming.
I have 2 of these recorders and have them both at the 1191 firmware and working pretty good, but most with this recorder are using the 1185 version until the new version comes out.
You can get the 1185 or the 1191 version of the firmware at my ILO firmware download site
http://www.ss3f.com/ilo/
I hope this helps
rob730
I have heard that the Toshiba model you are looking at has a problem with the black level bug. I was looking at getting one of those myself and decided against it.
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gdvd
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10. January 2005 @ 10:41 |
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Hi,pafrank
I had same problem with closed caption too. It seems that it doesn't have this function. So exchange it with CyberHome VDR1500. It works in some cases, but doesn't work on other cases.
So, I still try to find another to try( for example, Sanyo or Pionier)
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jsganz
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11. January 2005 @ 12:29 |
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So...what's the verdict on compatibility between the
DVD+R/RW's recorded on the DVDRHO4 and playing them back on other DVD players?
Did the firmware upgrades solve that at all?
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DonnyDon
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13. January 2005 @ 14:01 |
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Hey I just got a NEW firmware from ILO. WMEA1097.E20 I would post it but have no clue how
Woozer
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DonnyDon
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13. January 2005 @ 15:12 |
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Forget it it doesnt load, and It seems to have the same file name as the dvdr04......And this is what ILO sent to me in my email address.are they shitting me..... these guys suck!!! Gonna call walmart and make a shit storm!! I think we should all call them on the same day...
Woozer
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rob730
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13. January 2005 @ 16:29 |
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returned my DVDRH04 back to walmart on Monday. The new one works as it should. I can now record dvds that play on other dvd players even with audio. The old one I first purchased had a july 04 manufacture date (small label on side of box). The new one was manufactured in september 04. What I had was a defective unit that caused me nothing but headaches. I hope this helps someone out who have had problems with this recorder
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Gtrman
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14. January 2005 @ 07:30 |
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DonnyDon
That is a R04 file, not an HD04.
I have noticed that a lot of people are referring to the HDD model as the DVDRH04 instead of DVDRHD04. If you are e-mailing ILO support using DVDRH04 and they don't look at it closely, they may be assuming you're asking about the R04 and not the HD04.
That may be why they sent you the R04's latest firmware.
You can be sure that if anyone gets the HD04 firmware before it hits their website, I will have it posted for everyone to download.
Guitarman
ILO DVDR04/HD04 Firmware Download Page
http://www.ss3f.com/ilo
ILO DVDRHD04
Pioneer DVR-420H-S
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spennine
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17. January 2005 @ 12:49 |
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new firmware for DVDRHD04 is posted!
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DonnyDon
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17. January 2005 @ 15:26 |
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I need some help. Is there any way to make copies of a REAL MOVIE DVD to the HARD Drive? Also i cant seem to get the LP mode with the Hacked Firmware. Any ideas?
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Woozer
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Gtrman
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19. January 2005 @ 07:21 |
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DonnyDon,
I you are refering to the hacked HD04 firmware, it does not have LP 3-hour mode yet but it's being worked on. The hack only disables Macrovision.
The ILO will not copy regular DVD's to the HDD. It will only copy DVD-VR discs. The only way to back up your DVD's on the ILO is real time through the A/V inputs using another DVD player (and, of course, the MV hack installed).
Guitarman
ILO DVDR04/HD04 Firmware Download Page
http://www.ss3f.com/ilo
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DonnyDon
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19. January 2005 @ 08:16 |
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Thanks GTRMAN but im actually thinking about selling it or something. Maybe get the Liteon 5045 or the Toshiba 80gb. Have you noticed on the ILO that in Time Shift the quality worsens. But in record in HQ it doesnt it looks good. I had thought thered be a hack to make it into a Liteon 5045 but i think thats wishfull thinking. What do you say?
Woozer
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DonnyDon
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19. January 2005 @ 11:02 |
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Im wondering if its possible to take a harddrive from another dvd recorder/Harddrive device such as lets say a toshiba and install it in My Ilo dvdrh04 and have it work with all the toshiba features. Can anyone shed light on this. If so wouldnt we be able to take a Image from a Lite-on 5045 and just install it on our harddrive(maybe wed only have to upgrade the HardDrive) Anyone have any ideas because this timeshift on the ILO stinks whats the point if i cant record during it, or rewindn and fast foward during record. Starting to wish i had my tivo back.
Woozer
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DonnyDon
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19. January 2005 @ 11:26 |
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My 3rd post for the day..........anyone ever see some GREEN TINT? This thing is a peice of CRAP!!!!!
Woozer
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nhrslb
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21. January 2005 @ 10:49 |
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Does anyone know the remote control code for the ILO DVDRHD04.
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