Recording channel 5

Hi - I have a problem recording channel 5 in that the sound is
intermittent to the extent that the programmes are almost unwatchable.
This only happens when recording channel 5. Watching it live there's no
problem and there's no problem recording other channels. Any ideas would
be appreciated.
Many thanks.
Colin

"Colin" wrote in message
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Hi - I have a problem recording channel 5 in that the sound is
intermittent to the extent that the programmes are almost unwatchable.
This only happens when recording channel 5. Watching it live there's no
problem and there's no problem recording other channels. Any ideas would
be appreciated.
Many thanks.
Colin

Recording it how? Sky+? VCR? Super 8 camera pointed at the TV?
If the former, try switching it off and on again at the mains, that
sometimes clears glitches like this (doesn't Jomtien's FAQ say this as
well?)

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Recording on Sky+. I've tried the mains off route but it doesn't make
any difference.
Thanks for your response.

Tumbleweed wrote:
"Colin" wrote in message
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Hi - I have a problem recording channel 5 in that the sound is
intermittent to the extent that the programmes are almost unwatchable.
This only happens when recording channel 5. Watching it live there's no
problem and there's no problem recording other channels. Any ideas would
be appreciated.
Many thanks.
Colin

Recording it how? Sky+? VCR? Super 8 camera pointed at the TV?
If the former, try switching it off and on again at the mains, that
sometimes clears glitches like this (doesn't Jomtien's FAQ say this as
well?)

In article , Colin
wrote:

Recording on Sky+. I've tried the mains off route but it doesn't make
any difference.
Thanks for your response.

Tumbleweed wrote:
"Colin" wrote in message
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Hi - I have a problem recording channel 5 in that the sound is
intermittent to the extent that the programmes are almost unwatchable.
This only happens when recording channel 5. Watching it live there's no
problem and there's no problem recording other channels. Any ideas would
be appreciated.
Many thanks.
Colin

Recording it how? Sky+? VCR? Super 8 camera pointed at the TV?
If the former, try switching it off and on again at the mains, that
sometimes clears glitches like this (doesn't Jomtien's FAQ say this as
well?)

I recorded a film off Ch5 a few days back and watched it last night -
no problems at all: so there isn't at least a continuous problem with
the transmission. Perhaps your dish has become very slightly misaligned
and is having difficulty with certain channels?

"Roger Wilmut" wrote in message
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In article , Colin
wrote:

Recording on Sky+. I've tried the mains off route but it doesn't make
any difference.
Thanks for your response.

Tumbleweed wrote:
"Colin" wrote in message
...
Hi - I have a problem recording channel 5 in that the sound is
intermittent to the extent that the programmes are almost unwatchable.
This only happens when recording channel 5. Watching it live there's
no
problem and there's no problem recording other channels. Any ideas
would
be appreciated.
Many thanks.
Colin

Recording it how? Sky+? VCR? Super 8 camera pointed at the TV?
If the former, try switching it off and on again at the mains, that
sometimes clears glitches like this (doesn't Jomtien's FAQ say this as
well?)

I recorded a film off Ch5 a few days back and watched it last night -
no problems at all: so there isn't at least a continuous problem with
the transmission. Perhaps your dish has become very slightly misaligned
and is having difficulty with certain channels?

Actually I have heard of others having this problem with C5. Could be a
model/firmware specific bug.

I have been having problems myself with sky+ (Amstrad!) on C5 for a couple
of months. My CSI recordings have sometimes been unwatchable - though not
every time.
Also I have problems with 4 as well so I started recording from E4 instead
and this is ok.
I have tried all the usual like switching the box off and also done a
planner rebuild but still no joy.
Signal quality is good from both lnb's. If it was a disc problem it would
affect all recordings, so I am at a total loss as to why it is happening.

MickK

"Colin" wrote in message
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Hi - I have a problem recording channel 5 in that the sound is
intermittent to the extent that the programmes are almost unwatchable.
This only happens when recording channel 5. Watching it live there's no
problem and there's no problem recording other channels. Any ideas would
be appreciated.
Many thanks.
Colin