TiVo New Only Series Link

DJSADERS · 09-09-2012, 11:13

Does anyone else have the problem i'm having with series links, i set it to reccord new only... say Operation Repo for example but it records every single episode... so it records as if its setup as new and reruns?

arcimedes · 09-09-2012, 11:48

I think you are falling foul of the problem that occurs when most of the epsiodes only have a generic episode description. It does seem to treat them all as NEW then. I just setup a series link for this programme and confirm it does what you say.

andy_m · 09-09-2012, 12:09

I don't know if this will be of use, can but try I guess...

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We have been working hard in the background over the past few months, and believe we have made good progress on improving the accuracy and reliability of TiVo guide data. However, we do know that errors can slip through and some customers are occasionally experiencing a few problems.To address this, we have launched the email address below for you to directly report TiVo guide errors. We will attempt to fix these errors before they become an issue for your recordings or viewing experience, obviously the earlier you spot an issue, the more likely it'll be resolved before it causes an issue.We won't be able to give you an email response to every submission but we will take action on all of them, wherever it is possible to do so.The email address is:TivoGuideErrors@virginmedia.co.uk

DJSADERS · 09-09-2012, 20:16

the thing is that the series links set to new only, record the programmes and as expected the new ones are marked as 'new' but it still records the episodes not marked as 'new'

Ben B · 10-09-2012, 01:43

I've experienced this too, luckily the programme I wanted to record is on at the same time every week so I set up a manual weekly recording instead

carlwaring · 10-09-2012, 09:04

See post #2 for explanation

Any episode with only generic data will be recorded by any SL regardless of it's setting.

GrimUpNorth · 10-09-2012, 10:03

I've got a new only series link for 'How The Universe Works' or whatever it's called on Discovery HD. The latest episode has recorded a good 4 or 5 times in a few days as each time it's been shown the EPG has it marked as new. Very poor in my opinion.

Cheers

Grim

carlwaring · 10-09-2012, 10:25

Blame the broadcaster for not supplying the correct episode information.

andy_m · 10-09-2012, 11:25

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

Blame the broadcaster for not supplying the correct episode information.

And use the email address I posted above to get them to sort it out!