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    DM8000HD - recording to DVD

    Oh ok, what's the best way to change the skin? I can do that via the DM? Hope it's straight forward and i can easily choose the new skin... (novice! tut!!) Ta
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    DM8000HD - recording to DVD

    Are Nabilo not going to fix this, or patch it? So changing the image is the only way? Was my method for burning to DVD correct though? Thanks
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    DM8000HD - recording to DVD

    Hi guys, just tried to record to DVD for the first time, and it fails! Recorded a programme onto the PVR, press menu, select Burn to DVD, programme starts with a green line at the top of the picture then says the DM has encountered a software problem and needs to be restarted in 10 seconds. It...
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    Life With A DM8000

    Hiya, yes it does the job perfectly. (more than can be said about the actual DM though!! ... but those are issues I need to sort myself)
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    Recording Question - "no tuner free!"

    Llew, I can't view the attachment on my iPhone, won't open. What I did earlier was change the Tuner B to be "equal to Tuner A" and that seems to have worked. As a test, I recorded something else and viewed another programme on same satellite and it worked ok. Had some problems stopping the...
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    Recording Question - "no tuner free!"

    I just checked the tuner configuration set-up ... Tuner A: BCM4501 (internal) (DVB- positioner:USALS Tuner B: BCM4501 (internal) (DVB- nothing connected ... however the cable is plugged in properly at the back of the DM
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    Recording Question - "no tuner free!"

    It did !! lol only had the DM8k a couple of days...
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    Recording Question - "no tuner free!"

    DM8000 and yes both tuners have their own individual feeds. Dual LNB on the motorized dish.
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    Recording Question - "no tuner free!"

    Advice needed please... I have just set up my HDD and recording my first programme (neighbours for my wife on Astra28e, channel Fiver). However I am unable to view any other programme other than other programmes on Fiver or Fiver +1. All other channels are greyed out and says "no free tuner!"...
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    Complete A-Z for installation & set-up

    Where does the CCam go on the DM please?
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    Complete A-Z for installation & set-up

    Hi guys, are the latest posts in the sticky threads absolutely everything that is needed to install files/drivers/images to the DM8000? Or are there more recent updates that should be used instead ? My DM is ready and waiting to be set up! Many thanks, Xstyle
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    DVI to HDMI cable - quality?

    BetterCables no longer ship that item to the UK so not available. I will stick to the standard cable ... saved myself £60! lol cheers.
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    DVI to HDMI cable - quality?

    Thanks guys, have decided to get the cable now anyway... I have decided to contact Mark Grant and get a "BetterCables HDMI to DVI cable" for around £55 - ish... I'm not posting a link to the site after getting told off a couple of days ago! (oops!) ... it looks fab! "The new BetterCables...
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    DVI to HDMI cable - quality?

    Hi guys, My DM8000 will soon be with me, and I am keen to get all set-up as soon as possible. I know the dvi to hdmi cable comes with the item, but is it any good?? Will I be better off getting an upgraded cable (perhaps custom made)? I have come here from the AVForums ... I do like quality...
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    Best DVD Writer to buy?

    Phew ... thanks lads. Will report back once I get going with it all ...
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