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- Hacking the ReplayTV -
A popular project for somewhat technically savy ReplayTV owners
is to modify or "hack" their ReplayTV unit. ReplayTV hacking is
not about getting something for free, rather it is about
modifying their ReplayTV and customizing it to their needs. One
example is a ReplayTV hard drive upgrade, which allows a much
greater amount of video recording time.
There are a great abundance of replaytv upgrade tools and
utilities that you can use to add new functionality to your
ReplayTV, this page will help you choose some of the more popular
ones.
Setting aside all of its bells and whistles, a ReplayTV is
essentially a computer running a modified Linux operating system.
All programs and user options are stored on a standard computer
hard drive. Some ReplayTV upgrades can be done with just a little
knowledge of the Linux operating system. some other modifications
however require a better understanding.
Some of the more popular replay upgrade utilities are outlined
as follows;
DVArchive
- This is a program that allows you to download programs from
your ReplayTV to your computer using the popular MPEG format. The
program allows you to schedule downloads and also allows you to
upload files, such as photo files to your ReplayTV. DVArchive
come in both Windows and also Linux formats.
WinDVA
- This is a handy companion for users of DVArchive 3.0+ that use
Windows XP/200/NT. It allows you to install DVArchive as a
service program on your computer for easier integration.
WinReplayPC/ReplayPC
- This is a program that allows your PC running on the same
network as your ReplayTV to emulate a ReplayTV so as to allow you
to stream, upload and download programming between them. This is
for the Windows operating system.
mReplay
- This is a program very much like WinReplayPC, but designed for
the Mac OS X platform.
RTVPatch
- This is the program that ReplayTV users use to upgrade their
ReplayTV with larger hard drives. A REplaytv hard drive upgrade
will add more recording time. You can also use this program to
backup your ReplayTV image in case of system crash. This program
is designed for the Windows operating system.
Revue
- This is a program that allows you to play ReplayTV Mpeg
programs on your computer also also allows you to skip
commercials and edit the Mpeg programs. This program is for the
Windows operating system.
RTVrc
- This program will allow you to remotely access your ReplayTV
via an Internet browser, so as to view the ReplayTV menus,
schedule recordings and more. This is for the Windows operating
system.
WiRNS
- This is a program allowing you to select an alternate program
guide for use with your ReplayTV. This can be handy if ReplayTv
does not support your local cable or satellite service provider.
This is for the windows operating system.
GetShellCommands plugin for WiRNS, Registry
Mods
- This is a plug in allowing remote registry manipulation of a
ReplayTV from your PC running WiRNS. This is for the Windows
operating system.
RTVTools
- This is a collection of free command line utilities to work
with Mpeg-2 programs for the ReplayTV 5000 series. This is for
the Windows operating system.
Personal Replay Guide
- This is a collection of utilities and perl scripts allowing you
a personal web-based TV listing service intergrated with ReplayTV
units running 5.0 software. This program is for the
Windows/Macintosh and Linux operating systems.
EvtEdit 21a
- This is a companion program for RTVTools for ReplayTV 5xxx
owners. It allows files to be displayed in a graphical format and
allows for modification of the files. This is for the Windows
operating system.
Extract_rtv/Extract
- This is a program that allows you to remove your ReplayTV or
Showstopper drive and install it in your PC in order to extract
recorded shows off the hard drive. Useful if you lack a network
connection to your ReplayTV from your PC. This is for the Windows
operating system.
MacReplayTV
- This is a program for Macintosh users allowing your to
transcode to vcd, svcd, & dvd. Requires QuickTime Pro, QT MPEG2
Playback, and Mediapipe. This is for the MAcintosh operating
system.
Complete Replaytv hard drive upgrade tutorials are available on our Replaytv Upgrade
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In order to give the website a better focus, we are phasing out the less popular areas of the site, including the high definition and digital video recorder areas and forums. This will leave the site focused on digital satellite television and satellite radio.
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Cycling
VERSUS
9:30 am ET
When viewers tune in today to the opening of the 96th Tour de France in Monaco, they'll see at least one familiar face. Lance Armstrong, the seven-time champ, will return to compete on the nearly 2,200-mile route for the first time since 2005. This year, a particularly difficult mountain stage has been added at the end of the 21-stage race, which runs until July 26.
A Capitol Fourth
PBS
8:00 pm ET
Jimmy Smits hosts the Independence Day concert at the U.S. Capitol, welcoming a slate of performers that includes Barry Manilow, Aretha Franklin, the cast of "Jersey Boys," Michael Feinstein and classical pianist Andrew von Oeyen. Erich Kunzel returns as conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra. Also: fireworks!
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
NBC
9:00 pm ET
Natalie Morales and Tiki Barber of "Today" host this broadcast of the annual gala fireworks display from New York, featuring such A-list musical acts as country superstar Kenny Chesney, Katharine McPhee and Jordin Sparks.
2009 Hot Dog Eating Contest
ESPN
12:00 pm ET
Nathan's Famous' yearly salute to acid reflux comes live today from Coney Island in Brooklyn, N.Y., where American Joey "Jaws" Chestnut will defend his title in the 94th annual event. Last year, the 24-year-old Californian downed 55 franks and buns in 10 minutes, tying six-time champ Takeru Kobayashi of Japan, whom he then defeated him in a five-dog "eat-off." Those two men return today to compete in an international field of "eaters."
Apollo 13
MAX
7:30 pm ET
Tom Hanks stars as Cmdr. Jim Lovell in director Ron Howard's 1995 theatrical hit about the near-disastrous 1970 Apollo 13 mission. Headed for the moon, Lovell and his crew, Fred Haise and Jack Swigert (Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon), experience an on-board explosion. On the ground, their colleagues scramble for a solution while the world holds its breath. Gary Sinise and Ed Harris also star. Jim Lovell appears in a cameo role as captain of the USS Iwo Jima.
Burn After Reading
HBOE
8:00 pm ET
The star quality certainly is present in the latest film from Joel and Ethan Coen, the Oscar-winning makers of "Fargo" and "No Country for Old Men," but the story gets too frantic for its own good. John Malkovich plays a newly resigned CIA agent whose secrets are swiped by his divorce-seeking wife (Tilda Swinton) and ultimately land in the hands of gym workers (Brad Pitt and Frances McDormand, alias Mrs. Joel Coen). George Clooney also appears.
Far From Home
MNT
8:00 pm ET
And far from good, this movie marked young Drew Barrymore's attempt to transition from kiddie fare into more adult roles. She plays a teenager on a tour of national parks with her dad (Matt Frewer). The pair gets stranded without gasoline at a trailer park in a remote area where a serial killer is picking off people. Unfortuntely, this poorly written film runs out of gas just as quickly. Richard Masur and Karen Austin also star.
Kings
NBC
8:00 pm ET
King Silas (Ian McShane) sends David (Chris Egan) on a mission to recover a national treasure, the Charter of Gilboa, but David learns shocking news about his father's death while carrying out the assignment; Jack and Katrina's (Sebastian Stan, guest star Leslie Bibb) engagement gets attention and decidedly mixed reactions from Queen Rose (Susanna Thompson) and the king. Dylan Baker also stars in "Chapter One."
NASCAR Racing
TNT
8:00 pm ET
NASCAR action continues tonight in Daytona Beach, Fla., where top Sprint Cup drivers square off in the traditional Fourth of July weekend race, the Coke Zero 400. Last year, Kyle Busch benefited from a last-lap wreck that brought out the race's 11th caution and gave him a narrow victory over Carl Edwards in a green-white-checkered finish. He'll return to defend his title against the likes of Edwards, Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart, among others.
Rocky
TCM
8:00 pm ET
Sylvester Stallone rose to superstardom with this 1976 blockbuster about a small-time boxer who reclaims his self-respect by taking on the world heavyweight champion (Carl Weathers) in a well-hyped title bout. Taking his long shot seriously, the challenger prepares with the help of a wise old trainer (Burgess Meredith). Talia Shire and Burt Young also star in the film, which inspired four sequels.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
NBC
10:00 pm ET
While hearing a harassment case involving a woman (guest star Sprague Grayden, "Jericho") and her ex-boyfriend, Judge Koehler (guest star Alan Dale, "Ugly Betty") asks Benson and Stabler (Mariska Hargitay, Chrisopher Meloni) to question a convicted serial killer about the location of his son's body. Richard Belzer and Stephanie March also star in "Liberties."
The Keeper
TMC
10:30 pm ET
Dennis Hopper is so good at playing psycho he can phone it in. And that's what he does in this formulaic 2004 thriller. His character, a cop who's a few doughnuts short of a dozen, takes it upon himself to "rehabilitate" a stripper (Asia Argento) ... by locking her up in his basement. Even more ludicrous is the subplot involving the TV producer (Helen Shaver) who's crazy -- and we mean that literally -- about Hopper's copper.
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