H21 & H23 CE Release 2/27

[jcrandall]

Systems in this CE
H21-100 • H21-200
H23-600
Window of opportunity to download:
Friday, February 27, 2009 11:00PM - 2:30AM ET
Saturday, February 28, 2009 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
• Items from CE:17:05 High Risk for H21-100 Moderate Risk for H21-200
• Items from CE:17:06 High Risk for H21-100 Low Risk for H21-200
• Items from CE:17:07 Moderate Risk for H21-200
• Items from CE:17:08 Risk: Moderate (H21-100) Low (H21-200) High (H23-600)
• Items from CE:17:09 Risk: Moderate (H21-100) Low (H21-200) High (H23-600)
• Items from CE:17:10 Risk: Moderate (H21-100, H23-600) Low (H21-200)
• Items from CE:17:11 Risk: Moderate (H21-100, H23-600) Low (H21-200)
• Items from CE:17:12 Risk: Moderate (H21-100, H23-600) Low (H21-200)

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
  • 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
• 04 - Friendly name in network setup
• 04 - QuickTune
• 05 - Built-in Self Test

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 - Issues with rebooting while in standby
• 04 - WGA600N Support
• 04 - Static IP Setup
• 05 - Stability
• 05 - Missing “Just a few seconds” OSD
• 05 - MRV playback and trickplay problems
• 05 - User Interface polishing
• 06 - Network services, Network setup, Network status
• 06 - One touch autotune via Enter key
• 06 - H21-100, SWM compatibility--will not affect other boxes
• 06 - H21-100, remote control support
• 06 - Removed “Reformatting Hard Drive" screen after Reset Everything
• 06 - Changing Display Language
• 07 - One touch autotune via Enter key
• 07 - WGA600N setup with WPA encryption
• 07 - Receiver not resetting
• 07 - Closed Captioning Loss
• 08 - Autotune on ATSC channels
• 08 - WGA600N setup with WPA encryption
• 08 - UI Improvements
• 08 - Missing spending limit unlock OSD
• 08 - SWM issue, Signal Strength H21-100
• 08 - System test H21-100
• 09 - Network Setup
• 09 - Autotune on ATSC channels
• 09 - Keyword search
• 09 - Screen flash coming out of Standby
• 10 - Improved Front Panel display on boot up
• 10 - IR Remote H21-100
• 10 - Remote setting when reset defaults
• 11 - PPV spending limit conversion (compared to national release)
• 11 - Video when switching to alternate audio
• 11 - Fixed blank reset everything screen
• 12 - Stability fixes
• 12 - Faster keyword search
• 12 - Reset everything warning message

Known Problems

• [strike]02/06 - Support for WGA600N[/strike]
• [strike]02 - DHCP network setup[/strike]
• [strike]04 - Network Services may not work[/strike]
• [strike]05 - Diagnostic reports do not work[/strike]
• [strike]05 - H21-100, intermittent “Searching for Satellite” OSD[/strike]
• [strike]06 - H21-100, signal strength screen[/strike]
• [strike]06 - H21-100, may lose satellite signal after several hours requiring reset[/strike]
• [STRIKE]07 - WGA600N setup with WEP encryption[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]08 - WGA600N setup with WEP encryption[/STRIKE]
• 09 - WGA600N setup with WEP encryption

Notes

• Reverting back to National Release will go back to default settings
• 01 - To enable MRV:
  
  • 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
• [STRIKE]Please test the box as a standard H21 before enabling the Multi-Room View Client feature and report issues[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Then please test MRV (veggies before dessert)[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]When reporting MRV issues, please include the logs from both server and the client[/STRIKE]
• 01 - Please report all occurrences of “Unable to Access to Media” OSD with logs
• When reporting issues with 1080p, please include the TV resolution information reported from the Miscellaneous Options screen as well as your TV model number
• Please report non-MRV issues only
• If you are losing favorite channels after download, please wait about 30 minutes after the download and check again. If favorites are still incorrect after waiting, then please report the problem.

 

[LGM]

Still getting random 771 errors when changing channels. AM21 power light stays on after turning off H23-600. Once 771 error pops up, changing to any other channel results in 771. Reset reverts to channel 102. (DTV Basics channel)

 

[twizt3dsist3r]

MRV on H21 is showing as "cannot play dhcp content; fail" when trying to view anything.

 

[charper1]

H21-200 D/L and running smooth. MRV is crisp and media share via TVersity is good as always.

 

[twizt3dsist3r]

Im having some problems with my HR21, gonna try to restart is and reset all the network stuff to be sure.

 

[espressoman]

I've had some trouble getting my H21's to see the DVR for MRV. After a couple rounds of restarting and waiting a day... my two H21's can finally see my HR22-100. My HR22 also has the latest CE on it from this weekend.

Also, I found it's better just to manually enter the network information rather then rely on your router to give the receivers IPs.

 

[twizt3dsist3r]

Also, I found it's better just to manually enter the network information rather then rely on your router to give the receivers IPs.

I actually did that from the start, i put all my boxes in dmz's, but what i have found out from installing homeplugs in the field, is that if you connect everything to the router, and then restart the box (before you attempt setup) then it will pull a correct ip rather than 169 after the restart, which makes sence since we cant do release renews. so I would give that a shot as well.

 

[Brewer4]

Been running the H23 with MRV since Friday. Here is my feedback.

• Setup for MRV was a snap. Network no issues, seeing both HR20-700, HR20-100 no problem.
• Video quality on Live channels good.
• Channel response time and menu navigation good.
• Video playback has hiccups. Not a ton but several per show. It kinda pixelates and/or goes blank for a second. Video quality is good.
• Trick play needs a ton of work. You are fast forwarding or rewinding blind. The picture disappears. If its showing the moving video, when you stop, its not the same spot that you were viewing. Slip ahead and jump back is choppy.

I think this has tons of potential and Directv has done a great job. The trick play needs primary focus to release this to "normal" users.

 

[twizt3dsist3r]

• Video playback has hiccups. Not a ton but several per show. It kinda pixelates and/or goes blank for a second. Video quality is good.

I concur with this, but it happens with HD content more than SD imo.

 

[Brewer4]

I concur with this, but it happens with HD content more than SD imo.

There's SD content out there??

 

[twizt3dsist3r]

yea who knew?

 

[berck]

I've noticed that the unit keeps turning on in the middle of the night. I'm not sure what time, but its off when I go to bed, and then on again when I get up in the morning.