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Old 04-10-2007, 01:14 PM   #1
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Since I've gotten this thing I can't seem to make it reliably record shows I've scheduled through the program guide. I bring up the guide, choose the show and the recording options and it appears to be set up OK But half the time nothing gets recorded. Is it operator error or just quirks of the box? I can't find any pattern to it yet. My instructions also say it can record 2 shows at once. Is that really true with only one turner? Also, should I ever shut off the DVR or leave it on forever?
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Old 04-10-2007, 03:33 PM   #2
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When I first got my SA8300HD I had similiar problems. It would randomly decide not to record certain programs. Usually only occured during important shows such as the season finale of Lost etc....Had it replaced with a new one and the issues went away completely.

You should be able to record two programs at once no problem, if you are watching TV at the time you can only record what you are watching and one other for a total of two.

If you turn your DVR off everything you scheduled it to record should record no problem whether the box is off or on.
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thanks Tom. I'll keep an eye on it.
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8300HD DVRs have 2 tuners. It will actually keep 2 separate buffers as well.
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