Have question re: PocketDish AV700E

[bwthomas831]

I have a PocketDish AV700E and a 722 receiver. I have HI Def recorded content on the DVR of the 722.
When I try to xfer it to the PocketDish I get a message saying I cannot xfer Hi Def programs

Has anybody else seen this and have a way to overcome it? Is there a patch or plug-in or update available that would allow this xfer of Hi Def content.

I understand it is possible to xfer the Hi Def content but it would only be viewed in Standard format...which would be fine.

Help!

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[bwthomas831]

So I just heard back from Dish Support and he said the PocketDish built in File Size limits of 2GB restricts being able to download HD content with would be close to 5 GB for 30 min show.
He sent me to Archos web site for firmware update but did not know if this would address the file limitation issue.
I will give it a try and report back

[TheKrell]

It would be pointless to download an HD program to a PocketDish, because the chipset does not support HD playback. This is even true for Gen 4 and Gen 5 portable media players. You have to buy a newly-released "Internet Media Tablet" to get HD playback.

[navychop]

Yep, gen 7 only. Only there's no assurance that the new Archos gen players will play nice with Dish. If I ever get a few answers on that, they might sell me one.

[bwthomas831]

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Thanks for the replys. I am OK if I cannot view the xfered Hi Def content in Hi Def on the PocketDish....I just want to be able to view it in some format.

Can I at least xfer Hi Def content and watch it in analog or some non Hi Def format? So far my 722 receiver blocks even the xfer of Hi Def content to the AV700e.

[psychicmind]

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I use my original PocketDish everyday.

You cannot transfer HD content to an old PocketDish and I am not aware of patches or fixes (especially since two more generations have been released since and "PocketDish" is hella old technology compared to a Gen 7).

You do have 2 annoying options.

1) Using your docking stations, play your HD DVR and re-record it into your PocketDish in live time.

2) Double record your favorite shows, one in HD and one in SD (I'll be recording Surviver in HD, but I will have an SD version for watching at the gym. I've done the same with Most Haunted".

Double recording is a pain in the butt, but works OK.

Gen 7 is the only hig def PMP, but it is only 720. I do not yet know if it actually transfers HD from Dish, but I'm sure the patch for SD works fine. With a 320G hard drive, HD space should no longer be an issue.

I'll be upgrading to a gen 7 in a few months. I'll post a review when I do. I love Archos! When the 722s(ling) comes out, a Gen 7 will be sweet!