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Optik PVR not recording
A few months ago my PVR stopped recording scheduled programs. The odd thing is I can see the shows in the schedule but when the time comes it just doesn’t record. There’s 95% space so that’s not the ...
If recordings are still failing or coming out choppy, there are a few deeper troubleshooting steps we can try:
1. Power cycle your PVR and modem: Unplug your PVR and your internet modem/router for about 30 seconds, then plug the modem back in first. Once it’s fully online, plug the PVR back in. This forces a fresh connection to the network and guide data.
2. Check all cable connections: Make sure every cable going into the PVR and modem is firmly secured, a loose coax/ethernet connection can cause choppy or incomplete recordings.
3. Clear and re-add your series recordings: Delete one of your scheduled shows entirely, then re-add it as a new series recording. This resets the recording rule in case it became corrupted.
4. Try a different channel: If possible, test recording a show on a different channel. If that works properly, it may help us identify whether the issue is channel-specific or system-wide.
I tried that and it hasn’t fixed the problem. It’ll randomly record scheduled programs but the recording usually doesn’t work or is very choppy. It won’t record anything when I press the record button.
I had the same symptoms. I tried various simple fixes but nothing worked until the PVR was replaced
