http://www.dslreports.com/forum/DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23056609 en Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:53:11 EDT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:53:11 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23188768
C]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23188768 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:57:04 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23187710 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23187710 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:40:51 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23186909
What really got was Motorola. There were more emails back and forth after the exchange I posted above, and it went from "there is no problem" to "our engineers are investigating with Comcast." But they close the ticket claiming the issue had been resolved (so they can meet their metrics), and I keep opening it. The fact is, if they had to sell this unit in a retail outlet like a Best Buy, the returns who be through the roof, and they'd have to address the problems. But since it's a Comcast provided unit, the two companies point fingers at one another, and the consumer suffers in the process. Talk about a lack of any accountability.

I've kept the 3400 plugged in so it will continue to receive any software updates, and I periodically check the firmware level by plugging the unit into another TV via S-video. In the meantime, I've also obtained a 3200 (non DVR model) which will talk to my TV without the HDCP issue.

Colin]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23186909 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:01:36 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23180906 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23180906 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:07:01 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23180850 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23180850 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:37:24 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23180195 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23180195 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:12:54 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23180104
What I'm trying to understand is if every box gets pushed it from the headend at the same time, and if it continues to update daily if for example my box was unplugged or being used, or would I miss it and then only get it the next time they try.. it also sounds like they do batches for testing then it could be more weeks gone by before others in the same county/area get it. It's probably all a moot point to me because it seems like no one really knows the exact roll out..it's a sit and wait game.

they also said they are out of old boxes and only rolling out new ones...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23180104 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:49:41 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23179943
Wonder why the DCX3400 which supposedly has the hardware capability to generate HD graphics still has a centered small guide on HD channels, but then a stretched guide on SD channels. The screen saver feature would be more useful if it filled the screen. But ever since IGuide A24, theres a few pixels that 'creep through' on the right side of the screen on all boxes (Pace & Motorola) during stretched guides (SD Channels, or TV zoomed in).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23179943 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:09:52 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23179897
Best thing to do, is keep an eye on this site or AVS Forums as most people will post when these updates start going out in there areas.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23179897 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:58:23 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23178497
»72.9.159.100/avs-vb/showthread.p···17104160

Problem still exists...perhaps 22.37 will be the answer I've been waiting for.

C]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23178497 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:57:15 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23174610
I am going straight from the Motorola box to the television. My old box displayed the signal fine.

I have heard of a 22.37 being released. If I leave the box plugged in and powered (not necessarily on) will it automatically pick up the update if it is already out - from what I've read this happens usually during early morning hours.

If for example, a F/W update came out last week for 22.37 (in general a new update) but I just got the box today and have 22.35 will it update, or would one have to wait until the next scheduled major release update? or could it be random and I have to wait several days?

I have read that 22.37 fixes more HDMI incompatibility, does anyone know if this is true. Is there anyone that had 22.35 and continued to have problems that were resolved on 22.37?

I have a TH-50PZ700U

thank you for any insight]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23174610 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:16:29 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23073839
scanpa... Yeah, I wish the guide gets updated soon for the boxes that can handle it... what ever happened to that new shiny black TV guide that we saw in 2008 (or even 2007)??!

Just a "I noticed this": When I check the temperature rreading... it's changed from a max of 98 degrees to a max of 108... what the F...? just thought i'd mention that. Box works great.. it's just kind of weird.

Also! - My signal levels have gone from "Good" on the old box (DCH-3416) to "FAIR" in the new box... any ideas?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23073839 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:38:08 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23068619
cooler do to the open grill style case.

You should notice that you also have 512 MB of RAM and 64MB Flash Ram and even though it does not show how much NVRAM, I looked and it is a 256mb chip.

This thing has Memory to spare and is way under utilized running iGuide as the EPG.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23068619 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:16:46 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23068331 said by AquaSport:

BTW... does anyone remember when these DVRs used to crash all the time? You'd lose all your recordings because the box killed itself by crashing too many times and corrupting itself... or the box would delete all recordings and leave one in it's place... dated 1987 or something? Man, that was HORRIBLE! Just a quick flashback to how far these things have come in the last few years. I remember when my DCX3425 failed to record the Emmys as I had set it to. It was three days ago.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23068331 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:01:33 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23068049
Checked the firmware... version 22.35.. no issues.

The box is about 1.5X faster than my 2 year old Motorola DCH-3416.

The box is smaller, and makes much less heat.

I checked the DVR temperature reading (in the secret settings menu), and it's about 10 degrees cooler than the old box.

Quieter than any other DVR I've ever had (all were Comcast dVRs).

... finally, a larger hard drive (320 gb).. Which is REALLY nice. I finally have a decent DVR that I enjoy. Whoo!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23068049 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:34:31 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23062310 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23062310 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:42:43 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23062240 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23062240 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:44:46 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23062147 said by AquaSport:

Hey!

I read the posts earlier, so I ran down to my Comcast center and picked up a new one - a DCX3400. The woman at the counter said that she has one at her home and that it is FANTASTIC... that I'll just LOVE it. After looking at the bottom of the DVR, it references "320", so I hope it has that size of hard drive.

Well, I finally have it home, I'm ready to set it up....... no power cord in the bag. UGH! I'll have to wait until tomorrow to say how it performs, but it is a few inches (3-5) narrower than the DCH-3416 (which is AWESOME), and it looks pretty sweet. The casing is metal all around, the front has touch-sensitive buttons (like on your oven... possibly), and hopefully if a new iguide version comes out, this one'll be the first to get the upgrade. I have high hopes for this thing!

BTW... does anyone remember when these DVRs used to crash all the time? You'd lose all your recordings because the box killed itself by crashing too many times and corrupting itself... or the box would delete all recordings and leave one in it's place... dated 1987 or something? Man, that was HORRIBLE! Just a quick flashback to how far these things have come in the last few years.

I'll post again when I've tested it out a bit! Probably tomorrow or the next day, after I pick up the power cord (and get my $10 HDMI cable in the mail - overnight shipping).

EDIT: grammar... my bad!
you got a 320GB harddrive version I have had 2 since june, The only difference is non comcast DCX boxes have the motorola symbol on the left instead of the right and no cable company name on the box.

my system is 870MHz has 52HD and is getting SDV with Iguide A28 soon.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23062147 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:28:44 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23061911
I read the posts earlier, so I ran down to my Comcast center and picked up a new one - a DCX3400. The woman at the counter said that she has one at her home and that it is FANTASTIC... that I'll just LOVE it. After looking at the bottom of the DVR, it references "320", so I hope it has that size of hard drive.

Well, I finally have it home, I'm ready to set it up....... no power cord in the bag. UGH! I'll have to wait until tomorrow to say how it performs, but it is a few inches (3-5) narrower than the DCH-3416 (which is AWESOME), and it looks pretty sweet. The casing is metal all around, the front has touch-sensitive buttons (like on your oven... possibly), and hopefully if a new iguide version comes out, this one'll be the first to get the upgrade. I have high hopes for this thing!

BTW... does anyone remember when these DVRs used to crash all the time? You'd lose all your recordings because the box killed itself by crashing too many times and corrupting itself... or the box would delete all recordings and leave one in it's place... dated 1987 or something? Man, that was HORRIBLE! Just a quick flashback to how far these things have come in the last few years.

I'll post again when I've tested it out a bit! Probably tomorrow or the next day, after I pick up the power cord (and get my $10 HDMI cable in the mail - overnight shipping).

EDIT: grammar... my bad!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23061911 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:39:33 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23061798 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23061798 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:59:16 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23058760
Or the DCH kick the bucket (whichever comes first).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23058760 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:54:58 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23057113 said by scanpa:

my DCX-3432 has F/W 22.35 and has not had a single HDMI issue.
The previous firmware had the hdmi issue for the most part.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23057113 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:31:24 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23057096 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23057096 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:27:03 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23057067 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23057067 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:17:19 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23056632
Im with TWC but have 2 DCX3400s and a DCX3200 they all have 22.37 as of last week.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23056632 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:03:35 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23056609
Does anyone know if the Motorola DCX 3400 series DVR firmware version 22.35 has been rolled out onto Comcast boxes yet? - Supposedly that fixes any HDMI issues with the box.

I'm hoping to get a DCX box, but not if they have HDMI issues.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/DVR-New-Firmware-for-DCX-3400-DVR-out-yet-23056609 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:45:41 EDT