I use(d) my 5IT with the DVR docking station heavily for transferring videos from a DVR. Yesterday I heard a popping sound. The 5IT had burst open cracking the screen in the process. Very sad.

Does anyone know of a comparable device to the 5IT+DVR station? it's the best I've ever found for ...

Check the wall wart. It should be printed on it. Here's a decoder link.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polarity_symbols

I've been trying to install ibird lite for Android. It doesn't show up for me in the market (70s 2.3.26) and though I can find it through appbrain
when I execute the install it silently fails.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/ibird-lite/ ... tbird.lite
Has anyone had any success with this app?

Thanks.

mrkniceguy wrote:Loving this too. I have it running on my Supersonic and my 70it. Bought Angry Birds and Seasons (I hate ads!!!) and was able to install on both devices no problem. Awesome!

I also hate ads, but love 'free'. Clicking aiplane mode or just disable wireless when playing blocks the ads.

Ordered two of the cables Feb. 23rd, they arrived Mar. 18. Works with an old CyberPower 4 port hub I used to use with my Nokia 770. I'm very pleased.

I've just ordered a couple of these Nokia CA-157 host cables. I had purchased this cable http://www.newmp3technology.com/gen8host.htm which does not work. The micro male end is type B NOT type A. My understanding is that a type A will have white plastic insulation on the inside of the connector ...

Upgraded to 2.1.03 this morning. A couple of days ago I did the archangel rooting of my 70 and added setCPU. The process seems to have survived the the firmware upgrade. Both apps still work.
I am very pleased.

I was not aware of a channel 11 issue. Just switched my router to use 11 a couple of days ago and have had no problems. I used wifi analyzer app to select an unused channel in my neighborhood.
ymmv of course.

I am choosing Video Rec. Looks like the problem is caused by not powering off the A5 before putting it into the docking station. Up till now I've used it primarily for quick charging and viewing videos. Those features work with the A5 powered on then plugged in.
Video Rec works - sort of. It's ...

When I select Video Record "DVR STation to record & playback on TV
- easily schedule recordings with the TV Program Guide
- Watch videos or view photos in high definition oand 5.1 surround sound
- Stream Shared media content from your computer to th TV
- Transfer your media files from your ...

I have a 500GB A5 IT, 2.0.38 fw + dvr station. No problem playing videos that are on the A5, but I can't work out how to record. The s-video and rca audio cables are connected from my vcr/dvd player. When I select video record from AMC it wants me to buy a service. That fails because I'm in the US ...

I reboot and it initiates and ARCLibrary update that never completes and I can't seem to kill. There is approx. 16,000 mp3 files (500GB model with latest 2.0.38). This particularly irritating since no USB connection is allowed during ARCLibrary Update. Anyone know a way out of this? I'm about to try ...

Just wanted to give a public thank you to the US support folks. I had a dvr station with a bad power supply. They sent me a replacement p/s immediately and also second dvr station saddle for my A5 as I have two dvr stations. The package arrived within 3 days of speaking to the hot line. Great ...

You need to setup for adb. Instructions are here:
http://wiki.archosfans.com/index.php?ti ... onnections

I connect at work with my A5 to WPA2 Enterprise after setting this up.

Richard

AllenPapapetrou wrote:What about the other DVRS power supply?

Allen

One power supply was good. When Initially testing I had used only the one power supply and it had seemed to work. When I pulled out the second p/s it seems fine. I should have done that initially. Hindsight. Gotta love it.

Richard

OK, I found my problem. It was a flaky power supply that now is completely dead. I contacted Archos tech support and they're sending a replacement. Nice!

AllenPapapetrou wrote:

gschier wrote:

I have a Gomadic charger with a tip that plugs into the bottom of the A5

Where did you get one of these?

http://www.gomadic.com/
Allen

BTW, it's tip #86 for the A5.

Richard

AllenPapapetrou wrote: Hi greebo52,

I have a DVRS and it works fine. What happens if you kill all running Apps and WiFi, then put your 5IT into Deep Sleep overnight?

Allen

This kill all and Deep Sleep, is it done while connected to the DVRS or before plugging it in?

Thanks.

paulus3476 wrote:Dont take this the wrong way - but are you sure you're plugging the dc input into the correct socket,there are two next to each other

Plugged into DC in. It's all the way to the right looking at the back.

I've purchased two DVR stations with intent of using them in two locations. Neither seems to charge the A5IT. Instead the A5 battery just drains when it's plugged into the DVR dock.
I have a Gomadic charger with a tip that plugs into the bottom of the A5 and it charges the A5 fine either in the car ...