Can't record on hdd

[juandan]

Hi, I have LG RH177 hdd recorder, with two scart connections



Sky digi box with two scart connections



Sony tv with two scart connections


this is how I have it setup, VCR connection on Digi box to AV2 on DVD recorder, TV connection on digi box to TV SET

AV1 connection on dvd recorder to TV SET to

Every thing seems to work ok I can set the timer ok but it won't time record when I finalize the time program it says rec ok but I don't see a record symbol so what am I doing wrong

[BGonaSTICK]

Does it both record and playback correctly if you do it manually (i.e. not using the timer-record function?)

Does your recorder use IR blaster functionality (where the recorder controls the digibox via an IR transmitter placed in front of the digibox?)

[SAT-WORLD]

This is from page 37 of the online manual:

Timer Recording
This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16
programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended
recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be
recorded, the starting and ending time.
Note:
If you use a completely blank disc for timer recording,
you must format the disc before starting timer
recording. (Refer to “Disc Format” on page 20.)
1. Press TIMER REC.
The Timer Record menu will appear.

[Media] Choose a media to record (HDD or
DVD).

[PR] Choose a memorized program number, or
one of the external inputs from which to record.
(You cannot select DV input.)

[Date] Choose a date up to 1 month in advance.

[Start Time] Set the start time.

[End Time] Set the end time.

[Repeat] Choose a desired repeat (Once,
Daily (Monday - Friday), or Weekly).

[PDC] The PDC system automatically adjusts
the recording time so that even if a program is
not running to schedule, you won’t miss it. For
PDC to work properly, you must input the
correct announced time and date of the
program you want to record.
Note that PDC may not work with every station.
Notes:

Stations that use PDC typically include PDC
information in the teletext TV guide pages.
Please refer to these pages when setting a
timer recording.

When using PDC, there may be instances
where the beginning of the program is not
recorded.
2. Enter the necessary information for your timer
recording(s).

b / B (left/right) – move the cursor left/right

v / V (up/down) – change the setting at the
current cursor position

Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record
menu.

Press ENTER after filling in all the program
information.

Press TIMER REC to display Timer Record List.
3. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing
REC MODE repeatedly. (XP, SP, LP, EP)
4. Press ENTER, the program will be memorized by
the recorder.
To check the programming, the Timer Record List
will appear.
Check field’s “Rec. OK” on the Timer Record List
indicates that the timer recording is programmed
correctly.
5. Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record List.
6. Make sure that you load a recordable disc for DVD
recording and press POWER to switch your unit to
Standby.
Notes:

The timer indicator lights in the display window
when the recorder is in standby with the timer
active. (Nothing is displayed while the [Power Save
Mode] is ON.)

For TV recording with bilingual, set audio channel
from the [TV Rec Audio] in sub-menu of the Setup
menu (see page 20).

You must press STOP to stop the timer recording.

If you set a timer recording to record to DVD but
there isn’t a recordable DVD loaded at the time of
the recording, the Recovery Recording feature will
automatically record the program to the HDD for
you.

[SAT-WORLD]

Link to the online manual,if you don't have one:
_http://gb.lgservice.com/gcsc/b2c/hpi/main?tc=owm.command.OwmCmd

[BGonaSTICK]

Nice find SAT-WORLD

[juandan]

Thanks Guys for all the replies much appreciated, I got it sorted I didn't press the power switch to put it to standby ops: still its the first time I've done this so I'm a happy chappy

[BGonaSTICK]

Ah, never mind. We're not even going to pull your leg about it

At least it's sorted.

Have you had a chance to see what the A/V quality's like?