TS and PVR issues

[Myojohn]

I’m having issues with TS and the pvr function. TS sometimes appears, and other times it’s there but I can’t go back at all. 
the other issue is the PVR will only record a show for 30 min, no matter how long the program is. I have multiple shows recorded, so I know it’s not an actually storage issue, but was wondering if it has to do with how I allowed the memory for TS and PVR

[dishuser]

how long are you on a channel before trying to go back?

what storage location are you using?

[Myojohn]

Sorry, got called out to work. I understand that the TS will only work starting when I tune into the channel, but sometime it will happen if I have been on the channel for 20min and still have no TS, other times the “progress” bar on the bottom won’t even show up when I press backwards arrow. 
TS is set up for a 9GB cache size, internal storage. I have 51GB of internal storage, and my PVR is also set up for internal storage.

[Emporium]

Do the channels you are referring to have Catch-up ?  If so, then you may need to ensure you enable the "Force TS on USB" option, to ensure it doesn't try to use the "server" catchup feature for that.

[Myojohn]

I can do that without having any external storage?

[Emporium]

Doesn't hurt to try it   I'm at the office, so don't have a box near me. 

I typically have an small 32GB stick installed in all my boxes, since I don't like the wear and tear on the internal memory for stuff like this.  If the USB storage wears out from too many read/write cycles, I can easily replace it.  If the onboard memory wears out, then the box is dead.

 

[Myojohn]

Thanks, I will try that and I will grab a small external disk as well. Any thoughts about the pvr always stopping after 30min? 

[Emporium]

I don't have that issue with the PVR, so can't really say. I had set up a recurring daily recording for 45 minutes over a period of 2 weeks, and other than once (when I accidently unplugged the unit), it has always worked.

Maybe try switching the stream type and see if it is any better (in Settings/Configuration, and typically last option).