Hughes sd dvr40 hack and drive upgrade question hello all, i am planning to upgrade my drive and hack my sd dvr40 tivo and need to know if any of the guide for tivo 2 series will do or there is a specific guide for my model. Make offer hughes sddvr40 unit with remote controller included. I have looked everywhere for a guide but have not been able to locate one. Buy hughes directv satellite dvr with tivo sddvr40. Video delays, running slow, and pixel glitches are indicators of hard disk drive read and. View and download hughes sd dvr40 user manual online. It is equipped with a couple of usb ports in the back, which served no useful purpose in its previous job. Ive got an old directv brand receiverdvr sitting around unused its a hughes model sd dvr40, if it matters. Hughes sddvr40 freezes restarts well its been almost 1 week since i started looking for an answer to the restart mystery. This unit contained a bit more security hardware, including a rid receiver identification number chip on the motherboard in an effort to limit signal theft.
Directv r10 philips dsr708 philips dsr708 philips dsr7000 rca dvr39 rca dvr40 hughes sd dvr80 hughes sd dvr40 hughes sd dvr120 samsung sir4040r samsung sir4120r samsung sir4080r. Well its been almost 1 week since i started looking for an answer to the restart mystery. All of these directv dvr tivo units are functionally identical. Unzip the file and then use your cd burning software nero, adaptec, cdrwin, etc to burn as an iso image. General description of the hughes sddvr80 for directv. Other times, the software is corrupt, the instructions are.
On july 8, 2006, directv announced an upgrade to version 6. When im trying to setup the receiver im able to detect the 101 satellite. Home forums directv products and services directv sd dvrreceiver discussion hughes sd dvr40 discussion in directv sd dvrreceiver discussion started by jjgarcia, nov 25, 2012. Ever since the the software update came out a couple of weeks ago for the directv hd dvrs the one that locked them up on the channel y. First generation philips dsr6000, dsr6000r, and dsr6000r01 sony sat t60 hughes gxcebot and gxcebotd second generation hughes hdvr2 sometimes called hdvr3, sddvr40, sddvr80, and sddvr120 philips dsr7000, dsr704, and dsr708 samsung s4120r, s4040r, and s4080r. General description of the hughes sd dvr40 for directv. Nov 02, 2008 are there any known issues going on with the hughes sd dvr40. Software and configuration updates via download from the hx gateway implements dynamic, selftuning performance enhancement proxy pep software to accelerate the throughput performance by optimizing the tcp transmission over the satellite, delivering superior user experience and link efficiency. Directv rca, hughes, r10, philips dsr704, philips dsr7000, and samsung sir4040. Ive got an old directv brand receiverdvr sitting around unused its a hughes model sddvr40, if it matters. By default the hughes sddvr40 has a 40gb disk, good for about 35 hours of movies. Isnt this the same software im running on my sddvr40 upgd to 160. How to repair a hughes hdvr2 tivo power supply instructables. A real good place to look for more in depth information is the absolute best tivo forum.
I want to be able to unplug the tivo and plug it back up to the computer to record what i have already recorded to the tivo. If your sddvr40 currently has any software version less that 6 then i do not think you will be able to get it to dial out over vonage. I just had a semicomplete installation for the refurbished directivo unit sd dvr40 i bought from ebay. After upgrading the drive in my dtv hughes sddvr40 and applying some hacks to enable the usb ports, this adapter works perfect for copying programs onto the pc. Directv tivo dvrs sddvr40, dsr704, dsr708, r10 and hdvr2. Well, in the last two days, i had problems picking up signals from satellite 1. This unit has twice the recording capacity but is otherwise identical. Standard definition directv tivos or directivos faq. After upgrading the drive in my dtv hughes sd dvr40 and applying some hacks to enable the usb ports, this adapter works perfect for copying programs onto the pc. If your sd dvr40 currently has any software version less that 6 then i do not think you will be able to get it to dial out over vonage. Nobody can obtain the br quality 720 x 480 is far than 1920 x 1080 but not to far 1280 x 720.
This is when things started to go sour for customers. Dvr40120, dvr40 directv tivo 40 gig drive, dvr120, directv sd dvr40, directv sd dvr120. Its a great time to upgrade your home theater system with the largest selection at. Features may vary, but a common feature is that all of the units listed here require tivo service and use its operating system tivo units have been manufactured by various oems, including philips, sony, pioneer, toshiba, and humax. On this page i show you how to hack this kind of tivo based on my experiences with my own hughes sd dvr40. Hughes released larger units building on the sd dvr40. Directv tivo dvrs sd dvr40, dsr704, dsr708, r10 and hdvr2. Jul 19, 2007 the directv tivo series 2s hughes hdvr2, hughes sd dvr40 and sd dvr80, the phillips dsr704 and dsr708 all can get a new larger hard drive up to 0 hours of recording time and enable the usb ports to allow connecting a usb ethernet device like the linksys usb200m or netgear fa120 to the usb ports on the back of the directv unit and then. Home forums directv products and services directv sd dvrreceiver discussion hughes sd dvr40 discussion in directv sd dvrreceiver discussion started by jjgarcia. This is a new abbreviated howto for relative newbies using mfs tools 2. I have only done this with a hughes hdvr2, but says the same power supply is used in the hughes sddvr40, sddvr80, sddvr120, the. I poked around, troubleshooted, tested the cables from the satellite to the terk switch. Can anyone direct me to where it is i would like to go.
General description of the hughes sd dvr80 for directv. Hughes sddvr40 40 gb directtv hughes htlhd hdtv mpeg2 directtv directtv, pvr 40 gb, modem. Select the proper image, in this case the ptvnet software cd for select dvr systems running 6. Are there any known issues going on with the hughes sd dvr40. Series 2 support hughes sddvr40 problems electronics tech. Im primarily interested in the international channels on the 95 location.
I have a directv tivo unit and would like to connect to my. No local dialin numbers in any area code tivocommunity forum. Here is a list of all standard definition directv tivos, roughly in release order. Following up on the hdvr2, hughes released this second revision to that generation of directv tivos. Its been connected and downloading for about 45 mins. Mar 17, 2006 i have a directv 18 satellite with a dual lnb. Series 2 support hughes sd dvr40 problems electronics tech. All the even numbered transponders were showing no input strength. We mostly use hikvision dvrsnvrs as they are the best quality for securing you workplace or home. Hughes hdvr2 hughes sddvr40, sddvr80, sddvr120 philips dsr7000 philips dsr704, dsr708 rca dvr39. I called dtv a couple of years ago and the software was the same. With dual tuner records 2 different shows while watching a recorded one. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
General description of the hughes sddvr40 for directv. Dvr40120, dvr40 directv tivo 40 gig drive, dvr120, directv sddvr40, directv sddvr120. Tivo upgrade kits on this page apply to these tivo models. Directv tivo dvrs sddvr40, dsr704, dsr708, r10 and. The directv tivo series 2s hughes hdvr2, hughes sddvr40 and sddvr80, the phillips dsr704 and dsr708 all can get a new larger hard drive up to 0 hours of recording time and enable the usb ports to allow connecting a usb ethernet device like the linksys usb200m or netgear fa120 to the usb ports on the back of the directv unit and then. On this page i show you how to hack this kind of tivo based on my experiences with my own hughes sddvr40. All have been upgraded using dvrupgrades ptvnet for networking the d tivo box, dvrupgrades instantcake 6. Hughes 35hr sddvr40 directivo single 40gb a drive requires bracket for second drive see note below hughes 100hr sddvr120 directivo single 120gb a drive requires bracket for second drive see note below philips. Best viewed using internet explorer displays indentations properly. Hughes released larger units building on the sddvr40. The oems license the software from tivo corporation.
For example my directv tivo units are as follows and upgraded as such. As of today, it seems to just be happening on my hughes sddvr40. It occurred to me earlier that it ought to be possible to use this as the dvr portion of a. I based this info on my experiences with my own hughes sddvr40 rid model. Directv r10 philips dsr708 philips dsr708 philips dsr7000 rca dvr39 rca dvr40 hughes sddvr80 hughes sddvr40 hughes sddvr120 samsung sir4040r samsung sir4120r samsung sir4080r. Hughes hdvr2 hughes sddvr40, sddvr80, sddvr120 philips dsr7000 philips dsr704, dsr708 rca dvr39 rca dvr40, dvr80, dvr120. Hughes sddvr40 hack and drive upgrade question hello all, i am planning to upgrade my drive and hack my sddvr40 tivo and need to know if any of the guide for tivo 2 series will do or there is a specific guide for my model. I think it just went bad on one receiver i still got signal from satellite 2. This unit contained a bit more security hardware, including a rid receiver identification number. You can save your dvd try with demo before to invest in costly software mathematic is mathematic. Streaming media players free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Feb 15, 2007 for example my directv tivo units are as follows and upgraded as such. Select the proper image, in this case the ptvnet software cd for select dvr. At the time of writing this article, the following models are supported.
Remote info for the series2 black directvtivo peanut remote. Hughes hdvr2, sddvr40, sddvr80, sddvr120, philips dsr7000, dsr704, dsr7000, rca dvr39, dvr40, dvr80, dvr120,samsung sirs4040r, sirs4080r. Just you wait until it starts downloading software updates. Netgear fa120 fast ethernet adapter 10100mbps rj45, usb.
Tivo digital video recorders encompass a number of digital video recorder dvr models that tivo corporation designed. Anonymous posted an answer for this hughes sddvr40 210hours video recorder. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Buy hughes directv satellite dvr with tivo sd dvr40. I am also in connecticut and also never had a problem with my hughes hdvr2 until a software update about a week ago. Dvrnvr recorders dvrnvr installation our range of dvr digital video recorder and nvr network video recorder security systems are a complete security solution to provide protection for your home or workplace. Dwd490re ultimatetv dwd495rg ultimatetv dvr39 dvr40 dvr80 dvr120 drd435rh drd455rh drd486rh samsung. Dolby digital output,ir remote and allows up to 105 hours of recording time with directv digital video recorder powered by tivo. Hughes sddvr40 freezing during live or recordings then. Sometimes, the drive is not loaded with the proper software. This document is geared for users of common ide bus pcs running windows. Hughes sddvr40 unit with remote controller included. Hughes sdhbh satellite tv receiver sign in to comment. Dtv sent me one of their new units in 2006 and the software was crap no season pass, wishlist, etc.
If anyone was able to get it to go, please correct me. Are there any known issues going on with the hughes sddvr40. Details about 120gb tivo hard drive upgraderepair kit for series 2 tivos. During one software update, a bug in the internal database identified this unit as an. Isnt this the same software im running on my sd dvr40 upgd to 160.
It occurred to me earlier that it ought to be possible to use this as the dvr portion of a security system. I have a hughes sddvr40 on which i recently did a clear and. Recording capacity is variable, up to 30 hd or 200 sd hours. Button catches you back to real time program status bar displays where. I just had a semicomplete installation for the refurbished directivo unit sddvr40 i bought from ebay. Most other series 2 directivos have a similar interior, do the hack should work similar on those.