How many channels can I record at once?

[AnotherDish]

Pretty simple question, If I have my VM cable split going into my twin tuner Vu+ Solo SE V2, How many channels can I watch/record at the same time? I'll have a N-Line too.

 

[cactikid]

might be 2 recordings all depends what tp channels are on ,sat i recorded 3 programs on each tuner=6 and leaves only viewing on that tp used or look at recordings on hd.
recordings come first.

 

[TerryB]

One recording per tuner

 

[AnotherDish]

Why can a satellite tuner record multiple channels if their both in the same polarisation, yet a cable based tuner can only record one channel per tuner?

 

[TerryB]

I didnt think a sat tuner can record multiple channels - not simultaneously anyway

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[AnotherDish]

I didnt think a sat tuner can record multiple channels - not simultaneously anyway

On the VU+ Duo 2 website, it says the Duo2 can record 16 simultaneous channels at once.

sat i recorded 3 programs on each tuner=6

I think Cactikid here is saying that he managed to record 3 simultaneously on each tuner, 6 in total for his STB

 

[TerryB]

Fantastic, I assumed (wrongly) that only one at a time. Learn something every day

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[AnotherDish]

Fantastic, I assumed (wrongly) that only one at a time. Learn something every day

Haha, no problem mate. I've seen a couple people mention recording multiple channels simultaneously on sat tuners, but the limitation is polarisation and frequency range I think. That's why I was enquiring as to why cable tuners can only record one channel at once, because I don't think they have to deal with polarisation or multiplex issues. Anyone who reads this and knows, feel free to inform us. Great to learn new stuff!

 

[cactikid]

when you choose a channel to record on a single tuner box you can only rec/see that but if you go up or down channel list many are greyed out =no entry but ones not greyed out are on same tp and viewable if you want or record that also is what i did,having all 3 nothing left to record.

i have not yet tried that on cable but might for a test.

 

[Jazzie_bee]

i think it's the same really as channels are grouped together, I've recorded three yet managed to watch a forth with three tuners. but the normal rule is one tuner one recording.

 

[cactikid]

nah more boxes and more tuners fixes that issue easily lol