DVR -r16 recording not just 1st run but reruns

[cinci4u]

I am currently having some problems with recording 1st run shows on my DVR R16. I have set-up the DVR to just record 1st runs. However, it has also been recording reruns on local stations. Any suggestions?
Thanks...

 

[harshness]

What is the nature of the show you're recording? Are there any new episodes?

If the program repeats multiple times during the week, it is often easiest to set a manual recording at the same time each week.

 

[cinci4u]

My wife and I like setting the timers for 1st run ahead of time and forget it. I have had Timewarner and the Dishnetwork without a problem.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Ive had issues with locals and recording in the past, have also had to resort to manuals.

 

[Rey]

the 1st run option isn't perfect for me either. the dvr's for E do a better job at this. what i usually do for example NFL live on espn is set to 1st runs but it records the one at 4pm and again the one at 12am which is a repeat. i changed the option where it says keep until disk is full etc etc and change it to keep only one episode at a time. that way i know when i get home from work i'm getting the latest nfl live. when the one at 4pm records it automatically erases the one it recorded the night before at 12 am.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Only time Ive had a problem with the HR20 recording non first run stuff when its set to first run, is the first week its powered back on after being stored for a couple of months. Its like it does not know the shows are repeats. After the week or so, its worked flawlessly for me.

 

[Rey]

Only time Ive had a problem with the HR20 recording non first run stuff when its set to first run, is the first week its powered back on after being stored for a couple of months. Its like it does not know the shows are repeats. After the week or so, its worked flawlessly for me.

i think it has to do with some misinfo in the guide for that specific program. if it's missing original air dates and other info the box gets confused. i know E boxes look for the word "new" in the info for the program selected to record. i'm guessing D boxes look at the air date. not sure yet

 

[gadgtfreek]

Good thing the HR20 is not controlling Nuke coordinates.

 

[Rey]

Good thing the HR20 is not controlling Nuke coordinates.

yeah lol. if i was using it for that it would've shot out from my back yard and then it would've dropped straight down to my house