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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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Dancing With the Stars
ABC
8:00 pm ET
Host Tom Bergeron and judges Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba return as 11 new teams trip (sometimes literally) the light fantastic. Among the stars: astronaut Buzz Aldrin; actresses Pamela Anderson, Shannen Doherty and Niecy Nash; sports reporter Erin Andrews; Olympic gold medal figure skater Evan Lysacek; reality star Kate Gosselin; former TV "Bachelor" Jake Pavelka; and soap actor Aiden Turner ("All My Children").
How I Met Your Mother
CBS
8:00 pm ET
Lily (Alyson Hannigan) is so upset when Ted (Josh Radnor) brings a date to her birthday dinner that she goes to extreme lengths to keep the interloper out of the traditional photo she takes each year of "the gang." Laura Prepon ("That '70s Show") reprises her guest role as Karen, Ted's ex-girlfriend; Anne Dudek ("House," "Mad Men") also guest stars. Neil Patrick Harris and Jason Segel co-star in the new episode "Say Cheese."
Nurse Jackie
SHO
10:00 pm ET
Edie Falco is back for a second season playing a New York nurse who struggles to balance her demanding job with a family and long-hidden secrets that could cost her both. The season premiere, "Comfort Food," finds Jackie rejecting Eddie (Paul Schulze) and trying to recommit to her family, but a formal complaint lodged against her by Coop (Peter Facinelli), a narcotics shortage and Eddie's overdose threaten to drive her over the edge.
MLB Preseason Baseball
ESPN
1:00 pm ET
There's nothing quite like the crack of the bat against the backdrop of swaying palms to get the blood pumping and reassure the baseball fan that spring -- and the MLB regular season -- is indeed around the corner. Today, ESPN broadcasts the first of eight preseason games, this one from Clearwater, Fla., where Derek Jeter and the New York Yankees get ready for the season against the team they beat in the World Series last fall, Ryan Howard's Philadelphia Phillies.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
MAX
6:45 pm ET
Didn't moviemakers learn anything from "Exorcist: The Beginning"? This prequel to the campy classic is more of the usual: Young people run for their lives. Yay. Jordana Brewster, Diora Baird, Taylor Handley and Matt Bomer star as the potential victims, with R. Lee Ermey as -- what else? -- the sheriff. The man's got to audition for different characters ... .
Chuck
NBC
8:00 pm ET
Sarah and Shaw (Yvonne Strahovski, Brandon Routh) observe Chuck's (Zachary Levi) every move as he takes a final test to see if he is ready to be a spy. The pressure is truly on, since Chuck knows he'll be forced to return to his humdrum former life if he fails in the new episode "Chuck Versus the Final Exam." Adam Baldwin also stars.
Life Unexpected
CW
8:00 pm ET
Lux's (Britt Robertson) social worker meets with Cate and Baze (Shiri Appleby, Kristoffer Polaha) after Bug (Rafi Gavron) and Lux are picked up by the police for violating curfew. In an effort to be supportive, Cate tries to find Bug a job at the radio station but only winds up disappointing Lux again. Austin Basis also stars in the new episode "Family Therapized."
Wild Hogs
FXEAST
8:00 pm ET
File this desperate 2007 comedy under "senior abuse." Several familiar yet aging faces star as motorcycle enthusiasts who share a road trip that yields surprises. John Travolta, Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence and William H. Macy play the amateur bikers from Cincinnati who head for the West Coast, facing down their individual crises and running into trouble with a veteran cycle gang leader (Ray Liotta) en route. A certain legend from a classic biker movie has a fairly amusing cameo.
Rules of Engagement
CBS
8:30 pm ET
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Gossip Girl
CW
9:00 pm ET
Damien (guest star Kevin Zegers) pressures Jenny (Taylor Momsen) to sleep with him. Lily (Kelly Rutherford) shares her secret with Rufus (Matthew Settle). Chuck (Ed Westwick) has to make a difficult decision about his hotel. Vanessa and Dan (Jessica Szohr, Penn Badgley) explore a new stage in their relationship. Blake Lively also stars in the new episode "The Sixteen Year Old Virgin."
Trauma
NBC
9:00 pm ET
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The Big Bang Theory
CBS
9:31 pm ET
Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and his friends try to come to Sheldon's (Jim Parsons) rescue when the latter's crippling case of stage fright stands between him and a coveted award. Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar also star in the new episode "The Pants Alernative."
CSI: Miami
CBS
10:00 pm ET
There's little joy in the offing when Kyle (guest star Evan Ellingson), Horatio's (David Caruso) son, returns from combat and promptly turns to his father for help in solving a murder in the new episode "Dishonored." Emily Procter, Eddie Cibrian, Adam Rodriguez and Jonathan Togo also star.
Law & Order
NBC
10:00 pm ET
Detectives Lupo and Bernard (Jeremy Sisto, Anthony Anderson) investigate when four police officers are shot, a case that is complicated by the fact that, despite a roomful of witnesses, they have a description of the shooter but little else. After they discover the victims may have known the shooter, their investigation takes them to drug dealers, a jealous husband and a judge who is racked with remorse in the new episode "Four Cops Shot."
Castle
ABC
10:02 pm ET
Things didn't end too well for Dana Delany and Nathan Fillion when they played spouses on "Desperate Housewives," so let's hope things go more smoothly as Delany guest stars in a two-part story (concluding next Monday) as Jordan Shaw, an accomplished and insightful federal investigator who helps Castle and Beckett (Fillion, Stana Katic) track down a killer. Susan Sullivan and Molly Quinn also star in the new episode "Tick, Tick, Tick... ."
United States of Tara
SHO
10:30 pm ET
Golden Globe winner Toni Collette stars as a suburban wife and mother who struggles to handle the pressures of everyday suburban life while dealing with multiple personalities that humiliate her family regularly. In tonight's second-season premiere, a shocking event in the Gregsons' neighborhood changes their lives and opens their door on Tara's family secrets.
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