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[TV] What is Purge?The other morning when I got up, I saw this message scrolling across the LED display of our SA8300HD:
"TO PURGE PRESS CHANNEL UP TO CANCEL PRESS CHANNEL _"
It kept repeating over and over until I pressed "Channel Down" whereupon everything (seemingly) went back to normal.
Before I did anything, I wanted to turn on the TV and see what was on screen, but it would've awakened my wife, so I just pressed "Channel Down."
What would have happened had I pressed "Channel Up?"
Please, for the next time (if there is a next time), what is PURGE?????? |
actions · 2014-Jul-26 11:06 am · (locked) |
xer008 Premium Member join:2000-05-22 socal |
xer008
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2014-Jul-27 1:30 pm
PURGE usually means clean |
actions · 2014-Jul-27 1:30 pm · (locked) |
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said by xer008:PURGE usually means clean Yes, of course, but what does it mean when presented as an option on an HD8300? What will it clean? Will it free up HD space? Will it purge/delete any of my programs, etc.? What will it do? Is it safe to choose that option? I'd like to know for the next time. |
actions · 2014-Jul-28 10:23 am · (locked) |
spdickey join:2002-11-17 Pacific Palisades, CA |
See » Scientific Atlanta hardwareSounds like a purge of RAM data was needed. |
actions · 2014-Jul-28 8:57 pm · (locked) |
aefstoggaflmOpen Source Fan Premium Member join:2002-03-04 Bethlehem, PA |
to just_nobody
A very scary movie Seriously, what was said in this thread above my post. |
actions · 2014-Jul-28 9:40 pm · (locked) |
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So, I have to ask, "Is it safe?" Should I press "Channel UP" next time? Wouldn't the same thing be accomplished with a reboot, and be safer? BTW, thanks to all who responded. |
actions · 2014-Jul-30 3:57 pm · (locked) |
spdickey join:2002-11-17 Pacific Palisades, CA |
Next time, turn on the TV and see what it says instead of button pushing blindly. |
actions · 2014-Aug-1 4:32 pm · (locked) |
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said by just_nobody:The other morning when I got up, I saw this message scrolling across the LED display of our SA8300HD:
"TO PURGE PRESS CHANNEL UP TO CANCEL PRESS CHANNEL _"
It kept repeating over and over until I pressed "Channel Down" whereupon everything (seemingly) went back to normal.
Before I did anything, I wanted to turn on the TV and see what was on screen, but it would've awakened my wife, so I just pressed "Channel Down."
What would have happened had I pressed "Channel Up?"
Please, for the next time (if there is a next time), what is PURGE?????? My guess is that "Purge" in regards to the boxes would be reformat the DVR. Some years ago when we got the black guide it was really slow on the SA-8300HDC, and I actually saw this message from a combination of button presses when the screen was super-slow. The TV was on, and there weren't any menus on the screen that were new, it just had the above scrolling message, and I just pressed channel down to get rid of it. I am sure Hob would know. I think you would want to be careful with this command. Did the "Purge" message just show on it's own? That is strange. Satch |
actions · 2014-Aug-1 5:06 pm · (locked) |
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said by spdickey:Next time, turn on the TV and see what it says instead of button pushing blindly. Yeah, I wanted to, but my wife was still sleeping and the light from the screen would've awakened her. Next time. She'll understand. |
actions · 2014-Aug-3 1:04 pm · (locked) |
just_nobody |
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said by Satch:Did the "Purge" message just show on it's own? That is strange. Yes, it was just there in the morning. At first, I didn't realize it was saying something, I just thought the box had gone 'wonky' during the night. From what you've said, I think I did the right thing, 'Channel Up' might've erased recordings. Muchly Thanks--- |
actions · 2014-Aug-3 1:41 pm · (locked) |
hobgoblinSortof Agoblin Premium Member join:2001-11-25 Orchard Park, NY |
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said by Satch:I am sure Hob would know. I actually don't. I will poke around a bit. Hob |
actions · 2014-Aug-3 7:25 pm · (locked) |