Posts by Timbo

Timbo · Record TV Series? Timbo August 7, 2023 at 5:42 PM

Thanks Sam

Timbo · Record TV Series? Timbo August 7, 2023 at 12:43 PM

Thanks Bilstax. Any suggestions?

Timbo

Timbo · Record TV Series? Timbo August 6, 2023 at 1:53 PM

Hi,

I've searched through the forum and the guides but can't find the answer so thought I'd ask the 'experts'!

I would like to record a TV series onto USB so that I can take it on holiday with me.

I know how to record a live stream but I can't work out how to record a TV series (or an episode).

I've found the TV series and have located the specific episode but, in spite of trying every single key on my remote I can't find a way of recording.

Is it possible, if so how?

Is it possible to record a complete series (e.g. by scheduling a recording).

Thanks,

Timbo

Timbo · Recommended wireless keyboard Timbo July 19, 2022 at 9:11 AM

Thanks Sam,

I think I'll go for the Rii i4. I assume that I just connect it to the z8 via Bluetooth. Anything else I ought to know?

Tim

Timbo · Recommended wireless keyboard Timbo July 18, 2022 at 5:35 PM

Peder,

Not sure what you mean?

Tim

Timbo · Recommended wireless keyboard Timbo July 18, 2022 at 12:20 PM

Hi,

As far as I can see this topic was last discussed in 2020 and I don't think the models recommended then (RII8 and Orbsmart RCU) are the current models.

I have a Z8 Pro with a remote control. I am looking for a keyboard to enable me to key in text etc more easily.

Is there an official Formuler keyboard accessory? I've seen one advertised in Canada but can't find one in the UK.

Do I just buy a Bluetooth enabled keyboard or is there anything specific that you'd recommend (e.g. more recent versions of the RII8 and Orbsmart)?

Thanks,

Tim

Timbo · General Recording Questions Timbo June 3, 2021 at 2:37 PM

Sam,

Replacement remote control unit (GTV-BT1) arrived this morning. Tried it out on my Z8 and I'm very pleased to say that it is now working properly. I've been able to delete a recording so it is clear that there was a problem with the original RCU.

Thanks,

Timbo

Timbo · General Recording Questions Timbo June 1, 2021 at 12:41 PM

Sam,

Checked the RCU when holding the OK button and it definitely doesn't flash intermittently like yours does in the clip.

I'll get onto the supplier (Amazon) and ask for a replacement.

Hopefully it won't take long and I'll be able to sort things out.

I'll let you know what happens.

Thanks for all your help

Timbo

Timbo · General Recording Questions Timbo June 1, 2021 at 8:20 AM

Sam,

That's what I was doing. I've got another, longer, video which hopefully shows you more clearly.

https://streamable.com/45aptr

Timbo · General Recording Questions Timbo May 31, 2021 at 10:47 PM

Sorry Sam, I don't understand what you are saying.

Timbo · General Recording Questions Timbo May 31, 2021 at 9:02 PM

Hi Sam,

Took video with my phone so that I could show both the TV screen and the RCU.

Live TV
Pressed button with 3 horizontal bars to show main MOL2 menu.
Went down to Recordings and pressed OK to select.
Shows Today’s recording. Selected the only TV clip recorded.
Held down OK button for several seconds. Goes into playback.

Here's the video link:

https://streamable.com/tjy1t4

Timbo

Timbo · General Recording Questions Timbo May 31, 2021 at 6:03 PM

Psychokidd,

The transfer method is up to Sam.

Timbo · General Recording Questions Timbo May 31, 2021 at 4:40 PM

Hi Sam,

Took video with my phone but unable to get it below 1MB! Smallest I can get is 48MB. Even as a ZIP file I can't get below 47MB.

Timbo

Timbo · General Recording Questions Timbo May 31, 2021 at 1:05 PM

Sam,

No joy.

Followed your instructions. Went back in and restored the system. Went to Live TV and recorded a short clip but unable to delete.

I thought that maybe the USB stick might be locked so went into File Manager, went into the Recordings folder and was able to delete the three files that were in there that related to the TV clip.

Could it be some kind of restriction that my IPTV provider has put in place? I can't think what but I'm out of ideas.

Timbo

Timbo · General Recording Questions Timbo May 30, 2021 at 1:58 PM

Hi Sam,

I thought you might have the weekend off!

Tried with a different, small, USB stick which I first reformatted to NTFS. I then plugged it into the Z8 and recorded a short clip of live TV. Unable to delete.

How do I save MOL2 data? And how do I then delete MOL2?

Timbo · General Recording Questions Timbo May 30, 2021 at 10:24 AM

Sam,

I decided to start afresh.

I powered off the Z8.
I copied my folders (including Recordings) off my (Samsung Portable SSD T5) removable USB drive.
I reformatted my USB drive (to NTFS) and copied my folders back onto the removable drive.
I reconnected my USB drive to the Z8.
I powered on my Z8.
I went into MOL2 and clicked on Recordings (see attached screenshot Formuler 1).
It came up with the list of recordings that I’d made yesterday (see attached screenshot Formuler 2).
I highlighted the first of these recordings (see attached screenshot Formuler 3).
I pressed the OK button on my IR1 remote control for several seconds.
It came up with the resume playback option (see attached screenshot Formuler 4).

Still unable to delete recordings.

Timbo

Timbo · General Recording Questions Timbo May 29, 2021 at 6:25 PM

Sam,

I checked the USB drive that I've got connected to the Formuler Z8 and it's file system is already NTFS.

I powered the Z8 off and on. Recorded another program from Live TV. Went in to 'Recordings'. It showed the recording under 'Today'. I highlighted the recording and held the OK button for > 1 second. It will only go immediately into playback. It does not go into the Recording > Delete mode (as shown in your 2nd screenshot). I've tried every button on the remote control but none of them will get me to that stage.

I'm sure that it's something that I'm not doing correctly but I can't see what I'm doing wrong.

Timbo · Play other files on Z8 Timbo May 29, 2021 at 5:28 PM

Sam,

I ran Media Center but it couldn't find any files. If you say it should work then clearly the problem lies with my understanding. I'll see if I can find a user guide or something similar.

Timbo

Timbo · General Recording Questions Timbo May 29, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Sam,

Thanks. Will do.

Is that the MAC address that I should keep private?

Timbo

Timbo · General Recording Questions Timbo May 29, 2021 at 11:23 AM

Hi Sam,

The box is only a few days old. Here are the specs:

Model: Formuler Z8 Pro
FCC ID: 2AV9UZ8PRO
Firmware version: 1.4.92
MYTVOnline 2 version: 2:7:11.3
Box connected with: Wifi and Ethernet

Timbo

Timbo · General Recording Questions Timbo May 28, 2021 at 11:25 PM

Hi SerGoy,

Tried that, but as I said all it does when I press for at least 3 seconds is that it plays the program. It doesn't give the option to delete.

Timbo

Timbo · Play other files on Z8 Timbo May 28, 2021 at 6:06 PM

Hi,

Is it possible to hold both recordings from MOL2 and other recordings that I’ve made on my PC (of videos, pictures, music etc.) on the same USB drive and if so what format can the other files be in (e.g. mkv, mp4, mp3, jpg)? If so can I play those other recordings with MOL2 or should I use one of the other apps (e.g. Media Center, File Manager)?

Thanks,

Timbo

Timbo · General Recording Questions Timbo May 28, 2021 at 5:51 PM

Hi,

I’m trying to delete a recording. I’ve tried following the article ‘How to Delete Recordings in MOL2’, but when I Press “OK” button for longer than 1 second it does not change to ‘Recordings > Delete’. All it does is to playback the recording.

Thanks.