Roll out date for the Samsung H3260 and H3270 Page 3

Roll out date for the Samsung H3260 and H3270 Page 3
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rv65 @ 30th Sep 05:53PM:
Re: Roll out date for the Samsung H3260 and H3270

The 3270 also uses FW v4.2.2.3 instead of v2.4.9.3. The 3260 also shares the same software as the 3270 but is smaller and lacks the DVR function. The 3260 also lacks an eSATA port though there is a SATA port on the mobo.
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rv65 @ 1st Oct 02:36AM:
Re: Roll out date for the Samsung H3260 and H3270

Having ODN v3.1.3_2 is a good idea since it helps fix the Samsung issues. NYC and Charlotte were sticking to ancient versions of ODN which caused the most bugs with the 3090. San Diego originally got SW v4.2.2.2 with ODN v3.1.3_2 but then they deployed v4.2.2.3 for the 32xx boxes.
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rv65 @ 5th Oct 09:09PM:
Re: Roll out date for the Samsung H3260 and H3270

The 3270 lacks PIP and only has 1 buffer so you can't swap tuners. The BCM7405 only can do 1 HD feed and 1 SD feed in PIP mode which is why PIP wasn't included. Other than the PIP and tuner swap I still think it's better than the 8300HDC thats on the main TV. I like the 320 GB HDD which can store a lot more shows than a 160 GB HDD. I can easily max out a 160 GB HDD.
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anon @ 16th Oct 11:35AM:
Re: Roll out date for the Samsung H3260 and H3270

TWC didn't provide me with any paperwork for my H3260...shouldn't there be some connection diagrams for us non-technical folks?
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rv65 @ 16th Oct 01:51PM:
Re: Roll out date for the Samsung H3260 and H3270

Yes they should but I can help you if you need technical diagrams. I have 2 3260's so yea.
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anon @ 21st Oct 02:59AM:
Re: Roll out date for the Samsung H3260 and H3270

Got my Samsung SMT-H3270 from TWC-San Diego today. How do I hook up and utilize an external hard drive? Can I then take that external hard drive and connect it to my computer to copy the recordings?
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rv65 @ 21st Oct 03:12AM:
Re: Roll out date for the Samsung H3260 and H3270

You can use eSATA but the guide software has issues with it. No you can't plug it into a computer to access the recordings. It uses a proprietary FS and all the recordings are encrypted. I bet the FS is also encrypted.
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rv65 @ 21st Oct 05:30PM:
Re: Roll out date for the Samsung H3260 and H3270

Also the recordings are tied to that DVR. Same with the FS. It's probably a proprietary encrypted FS that no computer can read.
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anon @ 21st Oct 06:42PM:
Re: Roll out date for the Samsung H3260 and H3270

So, I won't be able to move the external hard drive to another DVR if the H3270 DVR dies? This happened to me with the previous DVR, had a couple of shows I wanted to keep that were lost because the DVR wouldn't power on anymore.
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rv65 @ 21st Oct 07:19PM:
Re: Roll out date for the Samsung H3260 and H3270

No you can't move the recordings to another DVR. It's tied to the DVR due to licensing and content providers. Tivo for some reason offers digital copies but if a channel is using Copy once or copy never then you can't record it. You can still do a real time recording of those shows.
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rv65 @ 21st Oct 07:22PM:
Re: Roll out date for the Samsung H3260 and H3270

All leased boxes are all like that.
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rv65 @ 28th Oct 03:21AM:
Re: Roll out date for the Samsung H3260 and H3270

The 3270 has done well in our household. I've seen a few missed recordings but it's generally reliable. The REW and FF algorithms do take getting used to as they are slightly different than the HDC's. It's a smoother FF and REW but you don't want to jump to far as it can take you to an area that you don't want to. I guess Navigator or the Samsung OS REW and FF algorithms to leave a lot to be desired. ODN is getting some updates which should hopefully make this a better DVR. I do love the 320 GB HDD though.
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SA 8300HDC ODN v3.1.3_2
2x SMT-H3260 ODN v3.1.3_2
SMT-H3270 ODN v3.1.3_2

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