TiVo Problems with recording?

whitewineandsoda · 02-09-2014, 13:33

Hi all, a bit confusing but here goes. We have the Tivo box, and I'm lead to believe that you can record 3 programmes and watch another. For a couple of weeks now a box will come up saying we need to change the channel in order for a recording to take place. This happens even when we're only recording 1 or 2 programmes. When it did it last night, there was 2 red lights on showing 2 recordings going on, so we deleted one due to record.5 mins later one recording stopped leaving just the one recording (I did wonder about the 5min overlap).
Any ideas as to why this is happening and what steps I can take to prevent it? I'm wondering if, when we're away, some things won't record. TIA, WWAS.

andrewlutonuk · 02-09-2014, 14:26

I understand when 3 programes are recording at the same time

You can then only watch one of the recording only and not change to a 4th channel

I have not had a problem changing channels when there is only 2 programes being recorded at the same time with my tivo

andrewlutonuk

Biffs · 02-09-2014, 15:40

I think this can happen if you've set your recording options up with a long overlap before and after each programme? If you're going to be recording two sequential programmes on the same tv channel, then for a short while the box will need two recording channels so that it can get the lead in and tail off time for each one. Hard to describe in words!

BTW You can be recording 3 programmes and simultaneously watch a previously recorded programme - not a fourth channel.

whitewineandsoda · 02-09-2014, 15:57

Thanks for the replies, I think I know what's going on now. There is a 5min overlap on all recordings, so it looks like that's the cause. Still can't understand why it does it when only 2 are recording and no others due to record though.

spiderplant · 02-09-2014, 17:23

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Originally Posted by whitewineandsoda

I'm wondering if, when we're away, some things won't record

This shouldn't be a problem because it will change channel if you don't press any buttons.

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Originally Posted by whitewineandsoda

Still can't understand why it does it when only 2 are recording and no others due to record though.

There's always a reason but it's not always obvious. Can you post details of all recordings around the time it does it?

whitewineandsoda · 02-09-2014, 18:43

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

This shouldn't be a problem because it will change channel if you don't press any buttons.

There's always a reason but it's not always obvious. Can you post details of all recordings around the time it does it?

One instance- last night there was one recording 8.30pm - 9pm (Panorama) and then one was due to record as well at 9pm - 10pm. That's when the box came up saying to change channels. Even with the 5min overlap it was 2recording at 9pm. That's the bit I don't understand. One red light went out at 9.05pm and left one on showing just one recording, but we still had to cancel a recording.

japitts · 03-09-2014, 08:58

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Originally Posted by whitewineandsoda

One instance- last night there was one recording 8.30pm - 9pm (Panorama) and then one was due to record as well at 9pm - 10pm. That's when the box came up saying to change channels. Even with the 5min overlap it was 2recording at 9pm. That's the bit I don't understand. One red light went out at 9.05pm and left one on showing just one recording, but we still had to cancel a recording.

Also of course, if two back-to-back recordings are on the same channel then the box will use the same tuner if necessary.

Biffs · 03-09-2014, 18:46

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Also of course, if two back-to-back recordings are on the same channel then the box will use the same tuner if necessary.

You'd think so - but that's not my experience.

japitts · 03-09-2014, 19:45

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Originally Posted by Biffs

You'd think so - but that's not my experience.

I actually discovered this fairly recently, and certainly proved it here. For example, I set.. (with 2minutes padding at each end)

11:00-12:00 Channel 1, 2 & 3
12:00-13:00 Channel 1, 2 & 3
13:00-13:30 Channel 1 & 2 already set, try to set Channel 4 - this warned of clash. Try to set Channel 3 and it accepted.

spiderplant · 03-09-2014, 20:19

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Originally Posted by japitts

Also of course, if two back-to-back recordings are on the same channel then the box will use the same tuner if necessary.

Or even if not necessary

whitewineandsoda · 04-09-2014, 09:57

Thanks for the replies, I've got some recording due, so I'm trying them without the 5mins overlap, and see how that goes. I'll post again when it's done it.