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by dg
Mon Feb 13, 2012 18:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need Reviews for Beyonwiz Products!
Replies: 20
Views: 8840

glow wrote:Just tried to submit my 500 word review but the site gives this error
Warning: Review Text must be between 25 and 1000 characters!
:cry:

Kind of restricts one's vocabulary to come up with 500 words within 1000 characters including spaces :oops:
E I E I O
by dg
Sun Feb 27, 2011 16:40
Forum: Ice TV
Topic: Latest IceTV Discount
Replies: 10
Views: 7515

Warning.

I tried to do a top up using the code and got charged the full $99.

I've raised a support request with ICETV to get it sorted.

DG
by dg
Fri Feb 18, 2011 17:25
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: Firmware upate notification
Replies: 11
Views: 3717

Hi,

I have never seen this service offered.
Where did you get your impression from?

DG
by dg
Tue Feb 08, 2011 19:34
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: Which 2TB SATA for DP-P2?
Replies: 11
Views: 4711

So how would one go about fixing a big disk (>~700mb) with a corruption too big for the wiz to fix? Send back to Beyonwiz :( Reformat :cry: Open case, void warranty, extract HDD, put in SATA dock, use dosfsck on Linux or OS X for repairs, replace HDD, close case. Windows won't recognise the drive, ...
by dg
Mon Feb 07, 2011 17:59
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: Which 2TB SATA for DP-P2?
Replies: 11
Views: 4711

So how would one go about fixing a big disk (>~700mb) with a corruption too big for the wiz to fix?
by dg
Sun Feb 06, 2011 15:24
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: Which 2TB SATA for DP-P2?
Replies: 11
Views: 4711

Hi IanB,

So up to what size will be checked by the firmware?

DG
by dg
Thu Jan 06, 2011 17:50
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: For Christmas I wish for ...............................
Replies: 24
Views: 5511

Peter,
Thanks for the comprehensive and well thought out response.

I guess I may as well be bad for next XMAS, :twisted:

Thanks,
DG
by dg
Thu Jan 06, 2011 04:27
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: For Christmas I wish for ...............................
Replies: 24
Views: 5511

Thanks for the insight. I just now started wondering what would be worse. 1) the inability to remotely delete. 2)?temporarily? having an incorrect file list when viewed remotely. What would be the effect of trying to remotely load one of the deleted files from the non updated list? What sort of erro...
by dg
Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:20
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: For Christmas I wish for ...............................
Replies: 24
Views: 5511

Re: For Christmas I wish for ...............................

Hi Santa, As a multi-Wiz owner I wait in hope for wishes W11(e) and W13(h) to be granted. W11(e) "allow files to be deleted from a networked WizPNP server. " W13(h) "in the File Player, add a sixth storage device "Wiz Servers" which shows the enabled WizPNP servers (i.e. re...
by dg
Fri Dec 24, 2010 09:18
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: Warkus is a Legend!! (aka Mark)
Replies: 108
Views: 55428

Another Happy Customer

I just had my DP-S1 power supply and front control board in for refurbishment.
Warkus definitely provides a quality service.

DG
by dg
Sun Dec 05, 2010 22:03
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: Warkus is a Legend!! (aka Mark)
Replies: 108
Views: 55428

Hi Somebodyelse,
I'm pretty time poor at the moment so I thought it best to prevail upon the expertise of the Legend himself.

Thanks for the advice though.
DG
by dg
Thu Dec 02, 2010 04:14
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: Warkus is a Legend!! (aka Mark)
Replies: 108
Views: 55428

Hi Warkus,

I have one of the early DP-S1s that came out. The front panel is getting a bit dim so I think that the power supply may be on the way out. I was hoping that you could refurbish the power supply for me.

Can you please give me a quote.

Thanks
DG
by dg
Tue Nov 09, 2010 19:35
Forum: Content, Software and USB
Topic: WizZilla has arrived
Replies: 748
Views: 211913

Aardvark wrote:Ian,
I bow to your superior knowledge. I had no idea WizZilla had "pubic uses", I can't wait to find out more. No doubt the testing must have been a bit hairy at times

:lol:
Hairy and a bit curly at times!
by dg
Fri Jun 18, 2010 17:15
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: For Christmas I wish for ...............................
Replies: 24
Views: 5511

Re: For Christmas I wish for ...............................

Gully wrote:Hi Ian
.............
True but not in this one. :P
What about if another member vouches for my current and eternal goodness ?

DG
by dg
Fri Jun 18, 2010 15:15
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: For Christmas I wish for ...............................
Replies: 24
Views: 5511

Re: For Christmas I wish for ...............................

Gully wrote: Sorry, you know what they say "If you have to ask,..." :twisted:
:idea: How about

Given a binary world
START:
DG = !BAD
therefore
DG = GOOD
LOOP to START:

DG :roll:

P.S. It's definitely a slow Firday afternoon.
by dg
Fri Jun 18, 2010 15:01
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: For Christmas I wish for ...............................
Replies: 24
Views: 5511

Re: For Christmas I wish for ...............................

I promise to be good :twisted: It is no good just promising to be good, you have to be good now and keeping on being good. If you can prove it then I have permission to pass your post onto the man in the red suit as he likes us to call him. :D Gully, Your a real tough gatekeeper. I'll have to put s...
by dg
Fri Jun 18, 2010 13:19
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: For Christmas I wish for ...............................
Replies: 24
Views: 5511

For Christmas I wish for ...............................

Hi Santa, As a multi-Wiz owner I wait in hope for wishes W11(e) and W13(h) to be granted. W11(e) "allow files to be deleted from a networked WizPNP server. " W13(h) "in the File Player, add a sixth storage device "Wiz Servers" which shows the enabled WizPNP servers (i.e. rem...
by dg
Mon Feb 22, 2010 13:54
Forum: Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Tivo Season Pass Patent
Replies: 5
Views: 2357

Re: Tivo Season Pass Patent

http://davisfreeberg.com/2010/02/18/tivo-granted-patent-for-the-season-pass/ I hope it doesn't affect IceTV scheduling Shane I think that IceTV will be unaffected as its a server side implementation. "...TiVo only patented the client side application of this technology. In other words, as long...
by dg
Wed Jan 20, 2010 07:23
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: Just Release The Firmware!
Replies: 131
Views: 34087

Gully wrote:As so often happens with topics like this it degenerates into personal attacks and comments and that is unacceptable so please stop.
At least we have so far managed to avoid straying into the realms of Godwin's Law. :)
Gully,

Do you use Godwin's Law as a trip point to close a thread?

DG
by dg
Tue Jan 19, 2010 20:17
Forum: Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Quad tuner Topfield - something for BW to consider??
Replies: 25
Views: 8353

netmask wrote:4 tuners is fine by me BUT when do you have time to watch all the collected media? I'm semi-retired and I don't have the time to view all the stuff I lay down.... :)
Four tuners already come in real handy with the need to pad around shows and 5 people in my house.

DG
by dg
Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:11
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: Just Release The Firmware!
Replies: 131
Views: 34087

Hi Vort, I agree with everything except ...........My only hope is Beyonwiz is working on a Blu-Ray Player PVR ..................) I don't see any need to complicate the PVR with an integrated Blue Ray player. I know the main advantages of integration are: 1) One instead of two HDMI connections to t...
by dg
Mon Jan 18, 2010 14:28
Forum: Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Quad tuner Topfield - something for BW to consider??
Replies: 25
Views: 8353

Hi Max, I have a S1 and a P2, so I effectively have four tuners. With the WizPNP, I'm able to watch recordings from either on either and very frequently do. I only wish that the resources in the S1 and P2 provided better performance for this functionality. Things are a bit glitchy when acting as a W...
by dg
Wed Nov 25, 2009 16:11
Forum: Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Another new toppy
Replies: 12
Views: 3978

It's generally hard to expose such a server to the internet if you're on a standard ISP account that does Network Address Translation. You need an account that gives your machines fixed network addresses. Topfield recommend Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) service to solve that issue. From their m...
by dg
Wed Nov 25, 2009 15:54
Forum: Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Another new toppy
Replies: 12
Views: 3978

I wonder how the "Web Server" can be used ? Do you upload pages and content? Can the pages be exposed to the internet? I wonder how secure it is from hackers? Edit Some answers to my own questions from reading the the manual: "In way of the web server of the digital receiver, you can ...
by dg
Sun Nov 22, 2009 06:24
Forum: Networking your Beyonwiz DP Series
Topic: BW Compatible / Incompatible NAS Drives
Replies: 173
Views: 117219

Re: MY NAS Collection

wayne7497 wrote:I have the following Nas boxes (AND YES I aint lying photos available for the doubters)

I can confirm the Beyonwiz sees and streams all of them....
Wayne,
I have linked you in.
Thanks for sharing the details of your data centre :shock: with us.

DG
by dg
Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:12
Forum: WizTV Info Based Services
Topic: WizTV - Weather Radar images
Replies: 81
Views: 39114

.....Or is there a proxy server between the WizTV source servers and your Beyonwiz that is caching old and outdated data? If this is the case then this is an issue for your ISP or the proxy server admin to resolve. A proxy or cache issue would be a problem over which Beyonwiz has *no* control. Rega...
by dg
Thu Sep 10, 2009 08:05
Forum: Digital TV
Topic: How to improve your Beyonwiz's reception
Replies: 20
Views: 23308

Hi Guys,

Yes, that was the sort of thing. I don't have details of the exact model though.
There was no mast head amplifier and the "5V Power" was off.
Definitely agree that this should be added to the list of things to be checked.

I need to check if he has put a new surge arrestor in.

DG
by dg
Mon Sep 07, 2009 08:05
Forum: Digital TV
Topic: How to improve your Beyonwiz's reception
Replies: 20
Views: 23308

Hi NPR, I just helped a friend diagnose a problem with their new DP-P1 installation. Location: Western Sydney. Symptoms were: -Severe pixelation only on channel 7. -Signal Strength (SS) : Constantly 99% -Quality (SQ): Fluctuating between 50% to 90% Friend suspected a tuner problem with the DP-P1. Di...
by dg
Sun Jun 28, 2009 16:52
Forum: Networking your Beyonwiz DP Series
Topic: BW Compatible / Incompatible NAS Drives
Replies: 173
Views: 117219

Thanks Gully.

DG
by dg
Sun Jun 28, 2009 07:46
Forum: Networking your Beyonwiz DP Series
Topic: BW Compatible / Incompatible NAS Drives
Replies: 173
Views: 117219

My HTML Tags Are Not Working.....

HI Administrators, My tags to set HTML links, in the first post, don't seem to be working. When I update my post I see the status of "HTML Off" . I checked my profile and I have them set to on. I checked the FAQ and I see "Can I use HTML? That depends on whether the administrator allo...
by dg
Sun Jun 28, 2009 07:37
Forum: Networking your Beyonwiz DP Series
Topic: BW Compatible / Incompatible NAS Drives
Replies: 173
Views: 117219

Lacie d2 Network - 301340A

1 TB Lacie d2 Network

1.) Compatible
2.) Lacie d2 Network - 301340A
3.) 1000 GB
4.) Gigabit Ethernet connection to Netgear GS605 v2
5.) Very quiet disk and no fan noise as there is no fan.
6.) Transfer speed - Not measured
7.) Very easy to set up.

DG
by dg
Sun Jun 28, 2009 07:29
Forum: Networking your Beyonwiz DP Series
Topic: BW Compatible / Incompatible NAS Drives
Replies: 173
Views: 117219

I can confirm a QNAP TS-239 is compatible, both with the stable and the beta (v3.1) QNAP firmware. It actually works better than the QNAP TS-101 as it wakes fast enough for the impatient P1 not to initially timeout when accessing it. I can also confirm the TS-239 is a terrifc NAS, extremely fast an...
by dg
Sat May 02, 2009 07:16
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: Transferring Settings To 2nd BW
Replies: 7
Views: 1992

tonymy01 wrote:........There is ways of copying, you need telnet activated.
Hi Tony,
After I've worked out how to activate telnet. Where will I find the settings file(s)?

Thanks
DG
by dg
Thu Apr 30, 2009 05:39
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: Leave it on?
Replies: 16
Views: 3413

Hi Shane,

I have DP-S1 and DP-P2 Beyonwizs. I leave both on 24/7. I use ICETV. I leave timeshift off.

I found that the leaving the Wizs on reduced my problems.

Having said that, occasionally ICETV and the WIZs get out of sync and I need to cycle the Wizs through standby to resolve the issue

DG
by dg
Fri Apr 10, 2009 09:35
Forum: Content, Software and USB
Topic: WizZilla has arrived
Replies: 748
Views: 211913

Version 1.1.0.60 Delete Recording Problems

Hi Dave I'm having problems deleting recordings with version 1.1.0.60. When I try and delete a recording using select/rightclick/menu/delete now I get "WizZilla Error! Invalid list operation: at line 1645 Event: DELNOWMENU - Dialog: 0 OK" When I select OK WizZilla closes. When I try and de...
by dg
Sun Mar 29, 2009 07:56
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: Firmware 01.05.280 Bug & Wish List
Replies: 483
Views: 105564

Hi Hanjo, I have a DP-S1 and DP-P2. If I watch a file on the DP-P2 that has been served from the DP-S1, I'm then unable to delete the file from the DP-S1 from the DP-P2. I have to remember what needs to be deleted on the DP-S1and then actually do the deletes on the DP-S1. Would you please provide th...
by dg
Sat Mar 28, 2009 08:13
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: Beyonwiz to "support" Freeview
Replies: 296
Views: 77850

Hi Guys, As you are obviously aware we are launching a Co-branded Freeview product soon, this does not effect any of our current models or firmware, all the current models will continue to be sold as is and firmware will continue to be upgraded and supported seperately from the Freeview model, so n...
by dg
Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:37
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: Beyonwiz to "support" Freeview
Replies: 296
Views: 77850

Re: Call to arms

Freeview is going to be here to stay. ........ We need to pull together as a group to formulate good ideas that will help allow Beyonwiz retain as much of the feature set we admire and love while still conforming to the contractual restrictions placed upon them. ........ Ian, I really like your str...
by dg
Thu Mar 26, 2009 08:37
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: Beyonwiz to "support" Freeview
Replies: 296
Views: 77850

Hi All,

I use ICETV therefore I would not use the Freeview EPG.
I want my current skip functionality to remain.

Can someone at Beyonwiz please advise what the policy is with regards to Freeview and add skipping.

DG
by dg
Tue Mar 10, 2009 20:13
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: How to remove dodgy directory?
Replies: 32
Views: 7224

Wouldn't it be great if you could just enter a special 'technician menu" where you could activate things like telnet without having to modify the firmware from the standard baseline.

DG :roll:
by dg
Sat Feb 21, 2009 08:53
Forum: Content, Software and USB
Topic: WizZilla has arrived
Replies: 748
Views: 211913

Problems with Interim Update.

Hi Dave, I deleted the cache file. Renamed the old .exe and copied in thenew one. I tried to run it and nothing new opened. Checked task manager and found nothing new. Tried to run it several time with same result. Reinstalled old version and tried again with same result. I have reverted to old vers...
by dg
Thu Feb 19, 2009 05:59
Forum: Content, Software and USB
Topic: WizZilla has arrived
Replies: 748
Views: 211913

Re: Port Number Problems.

Dave? wrote:....You mean like this one I prepared earlier? 8) ......
That's perfect.
Thanks,
DG
by dg
Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:50
Forum: Content, Software and USB
Topic: WizZilla has arrived
Replies: 748
Views: 211913

Re: Port Number Problems.

........I'm about to satrt working on storing both the IP and port numbers as a pair. this way, if when a user selects an IP from the drop down list the matching port will automatically be selected in the port drop down list....... Storing them as pairs is a great idea. On a different point and if ...
by dg
Tue Feb 17, 2009 20:19
Forum: Content, Software and USB
Topic: WizZilla has arrived
Replies: 748
Views: 211913

Re: Port Number Problems.

................. As a workaround, try setting your S1 back to the default port (49152). It doesn't need to be different from your P2. getWizPnP (which actually makes the connection) happily works on my S1 and H1 (yes, I can partially enable WizPnP on a DP-H1) when they have the same port number. H...
by dg
Tue Feb 17, 2009 07:26
Forum: Content, Software and USB
Topic: WizZilla has arrived
Replies: 748
Views: 211913

Port Number Problems.

Hi Guys, I think Wizilla is having problems with ports numbers. I uninstalled the old Wizilla and I installed the new WizZilla version 1.0.0.53 I have two Wizs (DP-S1 and DP-P2) The S1 is set with port 49151 and IP address 192.168.1.11 The P2 is set with port 49152 and IP address 192.168.1.12 Wizill...
by dg
Mon Feb 02, 2009 17:59
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: Has anybody entered the BeyonWiz prize Pack giveaway
Replies: 52
Views: 10879

filthy wrote:My DP-P2 delivered to-day, great stuff.
Congratulations.
I guess you'll have to go out and buy a HDMI cable.
Bunnings have started selling HDMI cables at a reasonable price.

DG
by dg
Tue Jan 27, 2009 17:05
Forum: Networking your Beyonwiz DP Series
Topic: BW Compatible / Incompatible NAS Drives
Replies: 173
Views: 117219

Hi Steve,

The Buffalo DriveStation TurboUSB (500GB) is not really a NAS drive.
Its a USB Drive.

It would be better if you posted your question here http://www.beyonwiz.com.au/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=2983

DG
by dg
Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:56
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: Digital Radio
Replies: 11
Views: 3328

Re: Going digital?digital terrestrial radio for Australia

......However, even though the signals will be in a bad that the Beyonwiz can receive (VHF Band III), I doubt that the Beyonwiz will be able to receive them. It looks as though its tuner may only be switchable between 7 and 8MHz bandwidth, and not to the 1.536MHZ for digital radio......... Hi Hanjo...
by dg
Mon Jan 19, 2009 07:42
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: Digital Radio
Replies: 11
Views: 3328

Going digital?digital terrestrial radio for Australia

I note that one proposal from Eureka Project 147 is to use of VHF Band III ?and/or? L-Band for Digital Radio.

The Wiz operates on Frequency Range 174~230MHz ( VHF Band III ) and 470~860MHz (UHF)

http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/rp/2 ... tm#country

Regards,
DG

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