H21-200 12/12 Release 0x42A5

[dfergie]

Systems in this CE
H21-200

Window of opportunity to download:
Friday, December 12, 2008 11:00PM - 2:30AM ET
Saturday, December 13, 2008 11:00PM - 2:30AM ET

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The Contents of this CE Download: (Differences based on last National Release)

• Items from CE:17:01 High Risk
• Items from CE:17:02 High Risk
• Items from CE:17:03 High Risk
• Items from CE:17:04

New features

• 01 - Network
• 01 - Media Share
• 01 - Music Screen Saver
• 01 - Game Search
• 01 - 1080p/24
• 01 - OTA via the AM21
• 01 - Autotune
• 01 - Multi-Room Viewing
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    [*]View Playlist from a networked HR2x or R22
    [*]Playback/Trick Play functions from any networked HR2x or R22
    [*]Press {LIST} to see HR2x or R22 servers
    [*]one playback per server at a time
• 02 - Parental Controls when scheduling autotune
• 02 - MRV: bookmarks and resume playback from previous location

Improved/Updated

• 02 - Support for more 1080p Sony TV models
• 02 - Faster Guide scrolling
• 02 - ATSC signal meter performance
• 02 - Fixed a screen saver issue
• 02 - ATSC setup screen now works on first boot
• 02 - Fixed reappearance of deleted autotunes
• 02 - UI updates ("tuner 2" and "tuner 3" references)
• 02 - Fixed Gray Screen or a PPV OSD appearing overnight
• 02 - Improved "Try Again" when trying to connect to the Internet.
• 03 - AV1/AV2 remote code refinements
• 03 - Improvements to DHCP network setup
• 04 - Friendly name in network setup
  [*]04 - QuickTune

Known Problems

• 02 - Support for WGA600N
• 02 - DHCP network setup

Notes

• 01 - Reverting back to National Release will go back to default settings
• 01 - To enable MRV:
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    [*]Network must be enabled
    [*]Enable IAMANEDGECUTTER keyword
    [*]Select Menu -> Parental, Fav's & Setup -> Miscellaneous Options -> Multi-Room DVR and choose On.
    [*]Network must be enabled on HR2x and R22 DVRs
• 01 - Please test the box as a standard H21 before enabling the Multi-Room View Client feature and report issues
• 01 - Then please test MRV (veggies before dessert)
• 01 - When reporting MRV issues, please include the logs from both server and the client
• 01 - Please report all occurrences of “Unable to Access to Media” OSD with logs
• 02 - When reporting issues with 1080p, please include the TV resolution information reported from the Miscellaneous Options screen as well as your TV model number

*** CAUTIONARY NOTE *** You've been warned

• 01 - Do not have an unpurchased PPV in the server’s playlist when displaying the playlist on the H21
• 01 - Do not have a currently downloading broadband program in the server’s playlist when displaying the playlist on the H21
• 02 - The above Cautionary notes are less cautionary

 

[JAG72]

Downloading 42A5 now. Hopefully the to come will be some fixes for the MRV issues.

 

[dfergie]

Sorry I was late on these notes... a mixup

 

[jcrandall]

Sorry, I wasn't around last night. I just added the only two things for the notes this week. This download will be available tonight for anyone that missed it Friday.

 

[berck]

Anybody having any luck with this release?

I downloaded it last night. My H21 doesn't see the HR21 at all. Network tests fine. It had me put in a receiver name, so I put H21. Everytime I push the 'List' button, nothing.

 

[berck]

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

 

[jcrandall]

Did you follow the steps in the notes section (bottom of the first post) to enable MRV?

Also, red button reboot both receivers?

Are both receivers connecting to the internet properly (Menu->Setup->Network)

 

[berck]

Yes, I've been doing this without any issues until the H21 hung on the previous firmware. I haven't tried a red button reboot, but I have restarted both units through the menu.

Yes, both units test the network just fine. The PS3 reads the HR21 information fine, just can't play any content.

Also, I have ping'd both units on my network from a computer too.

EDIT:
Jason,

The red button reboot did the trick. I was under the impression that this was a last resort and the normal 'restart' through the receiver was the preferred method. Are there any guidelines about when a 'red button' reboot should be done?

Thanks