Foxsat HD plus recording problem

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I only use one feed and the recording has been fine since I got the box in December until I programmed the box to record the series Marchlands on a whole series recording on ITV (have been recording lots of other whole series recordings without probs). The first episode didn't record - at the time for recording the box went to 'boot' and so missed the recording so I pressed the red button to record manually which recorded fine. Just now the same thing happened as the second episode was due to record - the box went to 'boot' and again missed the recording when I checked there is an error message of 'recording failed, unknown reason'. This only seems to be happening when recording this particular series - anyone have any ideas as to why this is?

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Not sure if it might be relevant but are you recording in HD or SD?
 
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SD for this series. Anything on ITV I record in SD and on BBC1 in HD as using the single feed this is the only way it allows. I was actually watching BBC1 HD channel when it happened this time but last time the TV wasn't on.
 
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JMW said:
SD for this series. Anything on ITV I record in SD and on BBC1 in HD as using the single feed this is the only way it allows.
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Do you mean that you can't record ITV1 HD on 119? If so, there's something wrong with the setup as I have the same single feed and I can certainly record 119.
 
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I can record ITV HD but only when I am not watching anything else at the same time on the same transponder group. If I want to record two things at once I use ITV SD and BBC HD.
 
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JMW said:
I can record ITV HD but only when I am not watching anything else at the same time on the same transponder group. If I want to record two things at once I use ITV SD and BBC HD.
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That is a perfect description of the problem with a single feed.

To "cure" this you'll need a multi output LNB and a second feed from that to the LNB2 input on the HDR. Then you'll have to do a complete reinstall so that the box can recognise the new arrangement. You won't lose any recordings but you will lose your favourites and any recording schedules you have set up.
 
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Thanks for that.
 
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