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Samsung TV recording problem

J_B
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We have a Samsung smart TV with an external HDD plugged into the back for recording stuff.

I have it set to record Match of the Day as a 'series'
Over the last few weeks on a couple of occasions, it has only recorded the first 16 minutes and then stopped.:(

Now, being a supporter of the (once) mighty Stoke City :o I know that my team are never featured during the first hour, let alone 16 minutes!

The drive is not even half full, so it's not a 'capacity' issue.

Any ideas what's up?

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  • J_B
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    Anyone??????
  • almillar
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    I can't really help, other to repeat my usual advice that a TV with a record feature is no match for a dedicated PVR.
    The start and stop times are the broadcasters' responsibility, but if that had gone wrong, lots of people would only have got 16 mins.
    I would guess that maybe the power provided to the hard drive over USB is marginal. If you can get other power into it it might be more stable.
  • [Deleted User]
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    Match of the Day is always available almost immediately on BBC iPlayer. Not ideal if you want to "archive" recordings, but it's available for some time after broadcast.
  • J_B
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    Moneyineptitude wrote: »
    Match of the Day is always available almost immediately on BBC iPlayer.
    Almost is the important word ... normally about Monday morning IIRC, but sometimes I like to enjoy the pain over the weekend! :o

    Moneyineptitude wrote: »
    Not ideal if you want to "archive" recordings, but it's available for some time after broadcast.
    Sadly, this is a season to forget, so no archiving necessary. ;)
  • [Deleted User]
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    J_B wrote: »
    Almost is the important word ... normally about Monday morning
    That would be the Sunday programme appearing on Monday..
  • Bigphil1474
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    OP, are you asking it to record BBC1 HD or the SD channel. I used to use an external hard drive and it was absolutely useless with HD channels - mixed results from half recorded programmes, stop/start recordings etc. I ended up getting a Youview box through my ISP and all my woes (TV recording wise) have ended.
  • J_B
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    Bigphil1474 wrote: »
    OP, are you asking it to record BBC1 HD or the SD channel.

    HD

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