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Which ILO recorder do you have, the R04 or the HD04?
Make sure you have the latest firmware loaded for it. This may fix your lockup problem.
If you are viewing your satellite signal through the recorder, you are seeing a processed signal since the output of the ILO is after the mpeg converter. If you are using the COAX RF connector, this will also degrade the signal since the tuner in the ILO isn't very good and is only MONO. Your best bet, assuming you have more than 1 input on your TV, is to run the satellite straight to the TV. The satellite box should also have A/V outputs. Run those to the rear A/V-2 inputs on the back of the ILO. Run the A/V outputs of the ILO to a second input on the TV. If you are using a VCR to transfer your tapes, get a $20.00 switch box from Radio Shack and plug the A/V outputs of the satellite and VCR into it and run the box to the ILO. This way you don't degrade your signal to the TV and you can easily switch between the VCR and Sat for recording. The reason for the switch and not using the front inputs is because the front inputs on the ILO will introduce a hum into the recording.
As far as VHS tapes, some have MacroVision and some don't. The ones that do, the recorder senses it and will not record. This is where hacked firmware comes in. On my ILO Firmware Download Page, you can find the latest regular and hacked firmware for both ILO recorders. There is also a link to a Smart Firmware Hacking Tool that you can use to hack the firmware file yourself. Use the tool on UNHACKED firmware only.
The hacked firmware will disable the MV sensing allowing you to backup all the VHS tapes, protected or not. It will also give you an LP 3-hour recording mode and set the recorder to 'region free', meaning you can play DVD's from other countries.
I hope this helps. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me from my site. Good luck!!!
Guitarman
ILO DVDR04/HD04 Firmware Download Page
http://www.ss3f.com/ilo
ILO DVDRHD04
Pioneer DVR-420H-S
Magnavox Moxi 80gig DVR This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 2. March 2005 @ 06:20
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