DVD Recorder not working - shall i get another one??

snowy789_2

Hi
Im looking into buying a DVD recorder with freeview and a hard drive - but can anyone tell me which one might be the best?

I bought the Sony RDR HXD770 last week from Tescos at 199.95. I set it all up but the freeview kept freezing and then jumping! I called their helpline and they said to run another install. I did this and still the same kept happening - they said it must be a faulty box - so took it back and swapped it - and the same problem happened.

I have got freeview on my telly and this has never happened and have had freeview boxes in the past - so i know its not a signal problem. I've got to the stage now, where i'm taking it back, and want to get a different one as theres no point in keeping it, if it keeps jumping all the time - unless anyone has any advice on how i can over come this.

I went to Comet lunch time and they suggested the Samsung DVD-SH853 but looking at the reviews, it doesn't look that good.

Can anyone give me advise which one is best - i dont mind paying a bit more money as long as its a good one, or help on how to fix my Sony??

Thanking everyone in advance.

ingresman

I had a liteon and that packed in. I went back to VCR which I find much easier to use - no messing about formating etc.

Conor_3

It may actually be a signal problem, especially if you're using a splitter, as not all receivers are created equal and some are more sensitive than others. You're best running the aerial connection into the recorder first and then to the TV.

snowy789_2

hi

Ive got the ariel directly to my recorder, and thats not done anything neither. Ive spoken to Tesco today and they have confirmed that i live in a 'very good' reception area - so its not that.

I've completely given in with it - so im going to take it back. Any ideas on which one is best to swap it for?

Thanks