Getting it Going!
For those that need help with the Remote Control Unit here is a sticky for
Remote Control AP-U1 codes
If you run into problems you may need Dave?'s
Error message "decoder"
...and Tony's
fix for unsupported format
prl posted a good guide on
Setting Timer Padding
The following addition is thanks to diesel:
Auto Delete
With the release of the long awaited new firmware version 01.05.301 for the various Beyonwiz models (DP-S1, DP-P1, DP-P2, DP-H1 & FV-L1), a new feature has been added to the functionality of these PVRs called Auto Delete.
Auto Delete allows users of the Beyonwiz PVRs to schedule the automated deletion of recorded files. By default, this feature is not switched on after upgrading to .301 Firmware, however, users can choose to either apply a global setting or localised per file setting.
The global Auto Delete feature is located in SETUP->MISC->PREFERENCE menu.
Individual file setting of Auto Delete is accessed either at the Timer setting menu, or using the Popup menu in the Fileplayer
The Auto Delete options when enabled are:
NEVER ? set not to delete
1, 2, 3, ?.365 Days ? delete after days you set
When a timer or recording has the Auto Delete function enabled, the file will be automatically deleted once the auto delete period expires. e.g. if Auto Delete is set to 7 days, the file will be auto deleted 7 days after the recording was made.
Activating the Auto Delete function creates a Trashcan folder at the HDD root level. This will collect all Auto Deleted recordings (like the ?Recycle? bin in Microsoft Windows).
The Trashcan folder will continue to fill with Auto Deleted programmes until one of two things happens;
1. the user permanently deletes some or all file(s) in the Trashcan
2. the PVR HDD has less than 6GB free space at which time ALL the contents of the Trashcan folder is permanently deleted.
Users can also move/copy files from the Trashcan.
Bear in mind this is the first version of Auto Delete and that some features where removed from the official release because of unresolved issues or non agreeance as to the best way to handle that feature.
Firmware Upgrading
For those who have their BeyonWiz connected to the internet, Firmware updates can now be accessed directly from the WizTV pages using the remote control. If there are problems updating this way or you don't have an internet connected BW, refer to the sticky at the following location -
Reccomended Firmware Upgrade Procedure
There is also a thread on the Recovery Procedure in case it all goes horribly wrong...
As with any device of this type, firmware is continually being improved. Upgrades can be downloaded from the main Beyonwiz Web Page. Users can upgrade the firmware through the Set Up menu, from a number of locations - Networked HDD, USB memory device, etc. Following the upgrade, the Beyonwiz will need to be power cycled. While many have found that simply powering down and up again works OK for them, it is strongly recommended to:
1) Power off at the wall for about 30 seconds
2) Perform a Factory Reset (through the menu) - this will mean re-loading all settings and timers, but as new firmware can sometimes use parts of memory differently, this can cause problems with settings that were stored by the old firmware.
3) While re-formatting the Hard Drive is also recommended by the manufacturer, it is probably not needed unless you experience significant problems with the new firmware.
Firmware can be upgraded or "downgraded" directly to any version without having to go through intermediate versions. It has been reported that recordings made using one version of firmware may not play if you then load an earlier version of the firmware.
If you experience any issues with new firmware, it can also be an idea to re-apply the upgrade in case it didn't "take" properly the first time (this can happen with any electronic device during an upgrade). If you still have trouble, bear in mind that Beyonwiz tech support are likely to advise you to perform all of steps 1), 2) & 3) above.
SPECIFICALLY FOR THE DP-P2 (courtesy of IanB):
Any DP-P2 with an -LF or later stepping chip set, serial number 1032098B00001 and later, must use a firmware built with a compatible toolkit.
That is any 01.07.xxx firmware or 01.05.304 or earlier.
The chip set will deadlock when trying to initialise the video co-processor if a firmware built with the newer "DVD fix" toolkit is installed, i.e. 01.05.305 and latter.
An emergency firmware recovery with a 01.07.xxx firmware is the only way to recover the unit.
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Older DP-P2 units may use either 01.05.xxx or 01.07.xxx firmware.
The choice is :-
* 01.05.xxx supports DVD playback from .iso or video_ts directories. Display of H.264 video as used in the 3D trial broadcasts will stutter badly.
* 01.07.xxx correctly displays all H.264 video. It does not support any form of DVD playback other than raw .vob files.
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If there is any doubt then use a 01.07.xxx series firmware.