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mentalis

14-02-2011 14:04

Random V+ rebooting...

Hi,

Not sure if this has been mentioned elsewhere (there seem to be quite a few V+ problem threads), but my SA V+ has taken to randomly rebooting itself.

I say random, it seems to be (but not always) when I am recording a programme and watching another (usually in HD). At some point it usually reboots half way through, ruining my viewing pleasure and the recording I was making.

I have also had it reboot randomly when not recording; I went to it yesterday, and when I tried to switch it from standby I was wondering why my TV was saying no signal - then noticed the box said boot.

Roll on March/April when the Tivo is available (when I see the devil buying skates I will know Tivo is close).

One good thing I will say abut the V+: When it reboots it does at least continue recording - although it has missed a few minutes .

clinteastman

14-02-2011 14:26

Re: Random V+ rebotting...

Yep, my SA V+ reboots every day now, also getting the problem where you have to "re-pair" the remote and box together at least twice a day. It's a real pain but was holding out for a TiVo install to fix the problem, looks like it might be a while for that now. :(

Blackened

14-02-2011 14:29

Re: Random V+ rebotting...

I suggest [the two of] you report a faulty unit and ask for an engineer visit. This was just what was happening with my SA many moons ago when it was replaced with a Samsung that very seldom lets us down.

savvychels

14-02-2011 17:44

Re: Random V+ rebotting...

Recently replaced an SA box - it started with the random reboots, then it gave a couple of funny errors and 'lost' recordings which were later re-found, then it started pixellating recordings. I reformatted the hard drive 2 or 3 times, but it was just dying (this was over a period of a couple of months or so)

Got a box swap - actually wanted an SA replacement but he only had Samsung, now I'm glad to have the Samsung - will keep that it/when TiVo comes and let them have my other SA back. If you're going to be keeping a V+ when you get TiVo I'd get a box swap now if it's playing you up rather than waiting for TiVo as we still have no definite clue when that's happening.

mentalis

14-02-2011 19:50

Re: Random V+ rebotting...

I might just do that. I have some time off due soon so that would be a good time to arrange a visit.

I know you can't choose a new V+ - but what is the Samsung like? Is it faster that the SA - changing channels I can live with, but actually seeing it try to draw the black box, and grey border, then add the text when you press i - in a longer time that it takes to type this - is painful.

Media Boy UK

14-02-2011 20:08

Re: Random V+ rebotting...

Quote:

Originally Posted by mentalis (Post 35174233)

Is anything on top of your box?

An DVD box?

muppetman11

14-02-2011 20:12

Re: Random V+ rebotting...

Quote:

Originally Posted by mentalis (Post 35174507)

I had loads of trouble with my SA V+ , got it replaced for a Samsung V+ and would never go back , incidentally my SA V+ box had the same issue as yours.

mentalis

14-02-2011 21:16

Re: Random V+ rebotting...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35174522)

Is anything on top of your box?

An DVD box?

A little bit of dust (only a little); There is a PS3 case on top of my DVD player, a DVD box on top of a speaker, a Sky+ box standing unused to one side, but the V+ is on it's own shelf humming away to itself.

kgollop

14-02-2011 21:29

Re: Random V+ rebotting...

Quote:

Originally Posted by mentalis (Post 35174233)

A familiar story. I don't think the SA's can really cope with live HD when recording two programs.

savvychels

14-02-2011 22:45

Re: Random V+ rebotting...

Quote:

Originally Posted by mentalis (Post 35174507)

Slightly smaller both in length and height. No vents in the top - sides only where the SA has vents on the top and sides. Lights a darker blue so not so bright and definitely quieter. Faster changing between channels and seems quicker on menus as well.

The tech for my area said it's rare he carries any SA boxes anymore unless specifically requested so I suspect they may be slowly going out of circulation and hopefully you'd get a Samsung. As I said, I like what I know so I'd hoped for an SA, but am now glad I got the Samsung. It's just neater where I want it.

The one hiccup it has is it doesn't properly update the 'hours available' when recording HD - so be aware you may have more or less recording time than it shows. It usually updates itself correctly when deleting an SD recording. This is apparently a known issue and due for an update 'soon'.

mentalis

28-02-2011 17:04