playing back recorded program prob

[muttleytheplug]

Hi, i have an openbox s10 with latest firmware, i can record to my usb caddy which as a 160gig hdd inside no probs, but when i play it back at no perticular point i get a message on screen usb device disconnected and i loose the film i am watching and so have to start again to watch it!, i have tried a different usb caddy with a different hdd in it but still the same problem!, it can be 5mins into film or 10mins 0r 30mins, any suggetions plz... thank you......

[southpaw]

Does your caddy have it's own power supply ? As the 5 v from the usb port may not be enough , some caddies come with double usb cable , to grab power from 2 ports , in order to supply the required voltage
Obviously you would then need a 2nd usb port , or some kind of mains usb adapter / hub

[muttleytheplug]

Hi, yes i have a power supply but still keeps dropping the connection!

[muttleytheplug]

I have now found its all ok if you record non HD channels!! not ideal but at least i can record and watch programs i've recorded!!!!

[southpaw]

your lucky you can get it to see your hdd mate , i have had no luck , wont pick up any hdd i try , both usb powered and mains powered drives are not getting recognised , pen-drives are fine

[muttleytheplug]

i had similar problem with dm800, wouldn;t recognize hdd, finally worked when i used a SEAGATE hdd, might be worth a try!!!!