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Joined on: Wednesday, 6th November 2002, 12:19, Last used: Sunday, 17th June 2007, 12:29

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RE: `Autoview` trigger, Mico R311, and DVD HD recorder questions

Thanks a lot Sue.

Very useful information.

Regards,

Roy

RE: `Autoview` trigger, Mico R311, and DVD HD recorder questions

It`s a thought, thanks.

RE: `Autoview` trigger, Mico R311, and DVD HD recorder questions

Thanks Rassilon.

It`s not boxed in and it`s an `underheating` rather than an overheating problem. Obviously it needs to heat up for some component, or alignment to work properly.

I had no problem with Autoview scheduled recordings, but I think you may be right about it being time to look for something new.

`Autoview` trigger, Mico R311, and DVD HD recorder questions

I hope someone can help with two questions.

My Mico Espejo R311 has started to have problems on startup. It will not read the already recorded material on my DVD+RW discs and gives the option of opening the drawer or recording (which deletes what`s already there). But after it has warmed up for about 5 minutes it works fine.

Does anyone know the problem or a fix? I`m presuming it`s a temperature issue or a component failing. I bought it in the UK, it`s out of warranty and I`m in Ireland, so shipping to the UK probably doesn`t make economic sense.

For all of the above, I`m thinking of buying a new DVD Hard Disk Recorder and was considering the Panasonics. I don`t need the Freeview option, since I can`t get it in Dublin, but would need the Sky `Autoview` Direct-Link facility for recording.

The Mico has a similar method of triggering recording automatically from the Sky EPG `Autoview` function and it makes scheduled recording possible.

Can anyone suggest the best DVD HD recorder options with the Autoview trigger facility? Anyone know if the Lite-on models have it?

Thanks

RE: epson printer

Thanks billbayley for the note. I bought one.

RE: 9 gmail invites.

Me too please.

ednomse[at]ei.loi

Thanks,

R

RE: Can someone solve Mico DVD Recorder drawback?

Wow! you have the same set.

RE: Can someone solve Mico DVD Recorder drawback?

Thanks a lot EmilyHoward for that clarification.

I agree that it`s odd given that DVD recorders will frequently be replacing VCRs.

RE: Aldi Tevion 8 in 1 Remote is back £4.99!!

Not a bad remote, works okay with my Sky, VCR, part of a Mini-Hi-Fi and TV`s.

No Mico product listed in the Tevion manual but I wondered if anyone knows the remote code for the Mico R311 DVD recorder?

Are these codes standard codes? Does the code setting on the Tevion also apply to e.g. OneFourAll remotes?

RE: Can someone solve Mico DVD Recorder drawback?

thanks for the link Jiggy. Looks like what I need.

RE: Can someone solve Mico DVD Recorder drawback?

Thanks a lot Jiggy.

Might give that one a try.

RE: Can someone solve Mico DVD Recorder drawback?

Thanks to all who replied.

Good to know that at least one DVD Recorder has RF-Out of all inputs. I took it for granted that the Mico would have the same. The Panasonic will be on my shopping list next time.

Incidentally can anyone defnitively state that the Mico R311 does NOT output all signals on the RF-Out? I have to check everything including the possibility that I have a duff machine or faulty cabling in some way.

I did ask Mico`s support line, but although they were friendly and helpful, I wasn`t impressed by the level of detailed knowledge.

Surely Mico must have considered users who might have bought the machine but who were stuck with a TV with RF-In only?

Thanks

RE: Can someone solve Mico DVD Recorder drawback?

Thanks Rassilon63. Never even thought of that.

But would Macrovision be doing that even on external non-commercial AV sources, or non-commercial DVD+RW playback, or even my Sky Digibox BBC channels? I didn`t even try to play back commercial DVD`s via the Mitsubishi.

Still, if that`s the cause, then at least I have a solution.

RE: Sainsburys Mico R311 DVD Recorder - Now £49.99 (And some Home Theatre also)

As one of the lucky one`s who managed to get a refurbished Mico I looked forward to replacing my old VHS recorder. But I`ve discovered a major drawback which I hope some members can suggest a solution to.

I was using the RCA audio/video in and the Scart In on my old Mitsubishi VHS and taking the RF out to a distribution amplifier. In this way my off-air TV, my Sky Digibox, and a third AV-in were transmitted through the Mitsubishi RF-out to TVs in two other rooms. All I had to do was select the correct Mitsubishi input and I had access to any of those three sources.

I assumed I could just replace the Mitsubishi VHS with a Mico DVD recorder and have the same flexibility, but with 21st century gear. However, I`ve discovered that the Mico does not output the Scart, External AV, or it`s own playback through the RF-out. The only thing that comes out the RF-out is the off-air TV. The rest goes out only though the Scart. Obviously Mico assumed that no-one would want low quality RF out.

So I need a solution that will allow me to send all the inputs of my Mico to a distribution amp.

I did try taking the TV/Scart Out of the Mico to the Scart In of the Mitsubishi and then took the TV Out Scart of the Mitsubishi to my TV. I thought that would work. Unfortunately, although I got a picture on the TV it soon began to roll horizontally and I could not stabilise it. I`m not techie enough to understand why, but I`m guessing that somewhere along the route it affects the picture sync information.

I know this is strictly speaking a Technical forum message, and I`ve posted it there too. I just hoped that someone on this thread might have had a similar problem and found a solution.

Thanks.

Can someone solve Mico DVD Recorder drawback?

I looked forward to replacing my old VHS recorder with a Mico R311 DVD recorder. But I`ve discovered a major drawback which I hope some members can suggest a solution to.

I was using the RCA audio/video in and the Scart In on my old Mitsubishi VHS and taking the RF out to a distribution amplifier. In this way my off-air TV, my Sky Digibox, and a third AV-in were transmitted through the Mitsubishi RF-out to TVs in two other rooms. All I had to do was select the correct Mitsubishi input and I had access to any of those three sources.

I assumed I could just replace the Mitsubishi VHS with a Mico DVD recorder and have the same flexibility, but with 21st century gear. However, I`ve discovered that the Mico does not output the Scart, External AV, or it`s own playback through the RF-out. The only thing that comes out the RF-out is the off-air TV. The rest goes out only though the Scart. Obviously Mico assumed that no-one would want low quality RF out.

So I need a solution that will allow me to send all the inputs of my Mico to a distribution amp.

I did try taking the TV/Scart Out of the Mico to the Scart In of the Mitsubishi and then took the TV Out Scart of the Mitsubishi to my TV. I thought that would work. Unfortunately, although I got a picture on the TV it soon began to roll horizontally and I could not stabilise it. I`m not techie enough to understand why, but I`m guessing that somewhere along the route it affects the picture sync information.

Sorry about the long-winded explanation, but I couldn`t find a way to explain it in less words.

Thanks.

RE: Three Colors Trilogy £18.99 Movietyme

thanks Kozza,

FWIW they ship to Ireland under the same deal.

RE: Mulholland Drive e12.99

Thanks for that info.

In the meantime I`d used Google`s translation engine to discover the info I requested, and I ordered the DVD. Fortunately Ireland and Germany share a common currency now.

Thanks again for the tip. Great Deal, even with €6 shipping to Ireland.

Roy

RE: Mulholland Drive e12.99

Hugo,

Forgive my ignorance (still have to buy DVD player) but do you know if the German DVD has the standard English language soundtrack for the film and the other DVD contents?

If so any hints for navigating the site for purchase and shipping to Dublin?

Thanks,

Roy