Fios DVR Problem

JWBear · 09-02-2008, 10:00 PM

I'll call Verizon tomorrow, but I thought I'd ask here first to see if anyone who has Fios has had this problem. There are no recorded shows on the DVR (I deleted them all), but it says that it's still 74% full! And, it won't record anything. I've tried looking online. Someone in the Verizon forums had the same problem. Someone else posted a series of steps to fix the problem, starting with accessing the On Screen Diagnostics, I fiddled with the damn thing for almost an hour trying to find the On Screen Diagnostics. No luck.

I have such an unhealthy love/hate relationship with electronic gadgets... <sigh>

Kevy Baby · 09-08-2008, 06:24 PM

Did you kick it?

Bootstrap Bill · 09-08-2008, 09:38 PM

I have a FiOS DVR as well. My biggest problem so far is that it stops recording anytime there is a public service announcement. I'm going to call them next week and see about getting it replaced.

The new units supposedly have their USB ports unblocked, meaning you should be able to use an external USB drive to increase your storage.

You can buy a 1TB drive for less than $200.

Kevy Baby · 09-08-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bootstrap Bill

You can buy a 1TB drive for less than $200.

Build a big 'ol honkin' RAID array

BarTopDancer · 09-08-2008, 09:47 PM

Hit it with a bat.

JWBear · 09-08-2008, 11:03 PM

It's working fine now.

RStar · 09-08-2008, 11:13 PM

When my DVR does weird things, I unplug it and wait 3 minutes, then plug it back in. It re-boots and all is well. Until the next time, that is....

Bootstrap Bill · 09-09-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Build a big 'ol honkin' RAID array

Almost enough space to back up your brain!

BarTopDancer · 09-09-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

It's working fine now.

Happy to help.

Kevy Baby · 09-09-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Happy to help.

It wasn't the baseball bat that fixed it, it was the kicking that did the trick

09-02-2008, 10:00 PM	#1
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Fios DVR Problem I'll call Verizon tomorrow, but I thought I'd ask here first to see if anyone who has Fios has had this problem. There are no recorded shows on the DVR (I deleted them all), but it says that it's still 74% full! And, it won't record anything. I've tried looking online. Someone in the Verizon forums had the same problem. Someone else posted a series of steps to fix the problem, starting with accessing the On Screen Diagnostics, I fiddled with the damn thing for almost an hour trying to find the On Screen Diagnostics. No luck. I have such an unhealthy love/hate relationship with electronic gadgets... <sigh> __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Did you kick it?
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Bootstrap Bill Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 53	I have a FiOS DVR as well. My biggest problem so far is that it stops recording anytime there is a public service announcement. I'm going to call them next week and see about getting it replaced. The new units supposedly have their USB ports unblocked, meaning you should be able to use an external USB drive to increase your storage. You can buy a 1TB drive for less than $200.
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	It's working fine now. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	When my DVR does weird things, I unplug it and wait 3 minutes, then plug it back in. It re-boots and all is well. Until the next time, that is.... __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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