PVR Issues

[wallstreet]

Having problems Recording. I have Buzz XPL3000 Box, Android 7.1.2. recording to Micro SD card. When using the default player and I play back something I have tried to record I get “Unknown Stream Format” the red record icon is not in the upper right corner of the screen when I use default. If I try the secondary player is says it says you cannot record with that player and it says the same using the internal player. If I use the old player It will record and play back but it is unwatchable while it is recording. I do not believe the default player is recording but I don't know, thats why I am asking questions.
I had this problem before the update and I thought the update would cure it.

[7leaves]

maybe your micro sd card is formatted in to the right format.... try a portable hd instead and see what happens...

[wallstreet]

maybe your micro sd card is formatted in to the right format.... try a portable hd instead and see what happens...

Thanks for the reply. I have tried different formats on the sd card and I have tried a USB stick. I will try a external HD tomorrow but I don't think it will make a difference although I could be wrong. If it helps I will Post

[wallstreet]

Thanks for the reply. I have tried different formats on the sd card and I have tried a USB stick. I will try a external HD tomorrow but I don't think it will make a difference although I could be wrong. If it helps I will Post

Just an update, I scrounged a HD from a neighbor, no joy.

[quizzer]

Did you get the latest update in 2018 Buzz XPL 3000?

[wallstreet]

Did you get the latest update in 2018 Buzz XPL 3000?

Yes I did, I got it yesterday. I thought it would cure the problem but no luck

[nobodyspecial]

how are you recording?

[wallstreet]

how are you recording?

As I said in the origional post It will record using the "old" player but it has a terrible picture (unwatchable) while it is recording but when it plays pack it is fine, but when I use "default" player it wont record. The file it creates is empty. As far as how do I record, I have tried pushing the red button and also setting up a schedule, no recording using default, doesen't work. I even removed updates and reinstalled, no record using default

[dishuser]

As I said in the origional post It will record using the "old" player but it has a terrible picture (unwatchable) while it is recording but when it plays pack it is fine, but when I use "default" player it wont record. The file it creates is empty. As far as how do I record, I have tried pushing the red button and also setting up a schedule, no recording using default, doesen't work. I even removed updates and reinstalled, no record using default

there is more than one way to record
update notes tell you that

[dishuser]

just tried recording what I'm watching using default player
no issues
one touch pvr

[wallstreet]

I just found the answer, it is the server I have been using, I tried a different one and guess what it works. I don't know what would be different in the server but something is. Just want to thank you guys for the response

[Patoruzu]

just tried recording what I'm watching using default player
no issues
one touch pvr

I am not sure what the use is of recording while I am watching. The idea of PVR is to record when you cannot be at home to watch.

[dishuser]

I am not sure what the use is of recording while I am watching. The idea of PVR is to record when you cannot be at home to watch.

then use scheduled recording...lol

[nobodyspecial]

I am not sure what the use is of recording while I am watching. The idea of PVR is to record when you cannot be at home to watch.

recorded a show for my brother who was working an afternoon shift

[Patoruzu]

recorded a show for my brother who was working an afternoon shift

That makes sense!

[helenclarko]

I'm also seeing this issue, switched to the old player but playback is terrible (which is okay for now I guess). Hopefully this will be fixed at some point.

So if I'm using default player, it says it has scheduled recording and seems like it starts the recording for a second. Checking the PVR shows the name correctly but when you try to watch the recording it shows the "unknown stream format" message.
I've tried multiple SD Cards and USB sticks. So far the only solution is to use the old player.

Any other thoughts?

[nobodyspecial]

I'm also seeing this issue, switched to the old player but playback is terrible (which is okay for now I guess). Hopefully this will be fixed at some point.

So if I'm using default player, it says it has scheduled recording and seems like it starts the recording for a second. Checking the PVR shows the name correctly but when you try to watch the recording it shows the "unknown stream format" message.
I've tried multiple SD Cards and USB sticks. So far the only solution is to use the old player.

Any other thoughts?
this thread was started before the last update what version are you on?

[helenclarko]

Right, sorry. Usually I am better at giving this information.

2.0 (211)

The new default player works with the VOD videos my subscription has, the old player doesn't have the codecs. So I guess I have to make the choice of having PVR or being able to watch the VOD section haha.

[helenclarko]

Does not seem to be the format of the USB, I've had three different USB drives all formatted differently (exfat, fat32, ntfs) and still get scheduled recording and a saved recording that doesn't play.

[Emporium]

I'm assuming you have gone into PVR settings and have switched recording to the USB medium.

Also, one thing I noticed.. Not all channels behave the same. On my Buzz (using OK3 and latest update), I can record most big networks, common channels. However when I try to record something like a Greek channel, the REC indicator lights up for a split second, and then turns off. But once that happens, it is in a weird state, because even channels I could record before start having issues to record. I don't know if it has something to do with the stream format, or anything else, but something is forcing the record to halt, just as quickly as it starts. Recording some of the main big US networks seems to work fine for the most part.

Not a big deal for me, since I never really use the PVR functionality. I just toy with it, more than anything. But I'm sure it can be annoying for some. Typically I just use one of many of the other streaming apps (ttv clones) out there to watch any missed TV episodes (commercial free) or any movies I want to watch.

[helenclarko]

Emporium, thats interesting... You may actually be experiencing the issue too for some channels. What happens in your PVR menu when the recording fails, do you still get something sitting there that doesnt play? Because that is what I am refering to.

For me I am mainly recording live sporting events to watch back later.
For some events I can find a replay online, but for most you either watch live or miss out.

Using the old player seems to work fine for now, just wanted to know if recording with the default player is a better experience (able to watch and record at the sme time) which I am missing out on...

[Emporium]

When recording fails, the REC indicator just flashes for a split second. It does create an entry in the PVR listing, but it can't play it. And if you check the recording directory (I tried even with MX player), it has created an mkv file (I think - going from memory) of 0 size, so obviously it won't be able to play it, since there is no content.

I haven't tried using the old player, I just use the default. Since I don't use it much other than experimenting, it doesn't bother me.

[helenclarko]

Yup, looks like the exact same issue.

[helenclarko]

Okay a solution of some sort here.
I've noticed that the default player saves to a .ts file and the old player saves a .mkv file, this may not mean much but interesting to me.
I just purchased another IPTV subscription from another provider (I won't use names, but they are well known) and no longer have any issue with recording on the default player.
This may be an issue with the first provider I have, I'm working with them at the moment to see if there is something preventing it from their side.

[helenclarko]

Update: No help from my now previous provider haha.

[ipviews]

I have been experience similar problems with PVR like everyone. I used scheduled recording and it worked for 3 recordings. Then when tried again, the channel would't even change automatically like it is suppose to do. Tried with another USB and the exact same thing happened! Used a 8G and a 3G USB both formated to FAT32. Could the first recordings corrupt my USBs? (I am using OK2 as a server).

[ipviews]

does anyone have a n idea of what is hapenning here ^^^^^^?

[nobodyspecial]

I have been experience similar problems with PVR like everyone. I used scheduled recording and it worked for 3 recordings. Then when tried again, the channel would't even change automatically like it is suppose to do. Tried with another USB and the exact same thing happened! Used a 8G and a 3G USB both formated to FAT32. Could the first recordings corrupt my USBs? (I am using OK2 as a server).

did you delete the previous recordings?

[ipviews]

I did. Tried to erase everything, format the usb again and it still doesn't work. Is there a usb or SD card brand recomended for this?