I'm getting a recording error (1) whenever I try to record. Does anyone know what this is about? I've been recording fine for over a year.
Problems with recording error
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- Z11 Pro MAX
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tinpanalley -
January 26, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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- Official Post
Test your recording device on pc with some test tool for errors and if error free, reformat with ntfs and connect again.
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Test your recording device on pc with some test tool for errors and if error free, reformat with ntfs and connect again.
Do you have any test tools in mind?
And I was told exFAT was better? Is that not accurate? -
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I test mostly with H2testw tool and let him do full test if i think some cell is faulty or similar.
For z11 i would use NTFS, have no issues with this format on my side, try it.
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I test mostly with H2testw tool and let him do full test if i think some cell is faulty or similar.
For z11 i would use NTFS, have no issues with this format on my side, try it.
I'll try H2testw. Do you recommend any type of USB drive in particular for the Formuler Z11? Is a small portable HDD any good or does that not work?
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- Official Post
Some cheap 512GB-1TB SSD with case is of course the best solution if you want to record very much, no compare to some overpriced usb sticks.
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Some cheap 512GB-1TB SSD with case is of course the best solution if you want to record very much, no compare to some overpriced usb sticks.
Much more expensive though...
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It is a option, of course some hdd works also fine but here is the hdd power consumption very important, should not be to high for USB3 port.
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It is a option, of course some hdd works also fine but here is the hdd power consumption very important, should not be to high for USB3 port.
Sorry, I meant SSD. But in that case 512GB in a USB flash drive will be more practical and also sufficient size-wise.
Now, can you help me understand why timeshift isn't working?
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Now, can you help me understand why timeshift isn't working?
If not recognised well or format not ok. Check also your DVR Settings in MOL3 menu.
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If not recognised well or format not ok. Check also your DVR Settings in MOL3 menu.
I just did a full hardware reset of the Z11 Pro Max and STILL I'm having the recording error. I don't know what else to do. Is it really just the formatting? I've done tests on my USB flash drive it's in perfect shape.
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- Official Post
1. Format the USB Stick with NTFS on PC, connect with box and reboot once.
2. Go to MOL3 menu -> Settings -> DVR Options -> and check there if your USB Stick is recognised like formatted (name) -> if yes, chose your usb stick for recording and if needed also for time shift.
3. If doesn`t work, test with other USB port.
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1. Format the USB Stick with NTFS on PC, connect with box and reboot once.
2. Go to MOL3 menu -> Settings -> DVR Options -> and check there if your USB Stick is recognised like formatted (name) -> if yes, chose your usb stick for recording and if needed also for time shift.
3. If doesn`t work, test with other USB port.
I've done all of that. But I can try again. Do you work for Formuler's tech support? How do I file a proper complaint ticket to have this dealt with? This isn't great for the device. I know lots of people with this problem.
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Check Forum menu (header) -> Formuler Helpdesk -> Chat bot on right side (icon) and let bot create ticket.
