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[carpy47]

hi

I have skybox f5 anyone know if you can record while watching a different channel, if you can how do you do it.

I think the answer is no I cant, if that is the case why have I 2 lnb inputs, 1 I think says loop.

regards

[gracieboo]

No you can't one is for lnb input other is loop out its used to connect another box with a run of cable.

[carpy47]

ok thanks for the help.

regards

[Bigpineguy]

as stated , loop out is for running another box ....but not recommended for many reasons....

Best bet would be to add another stb , and use one for watching and the other for recording....Many ppl have/use more than one box ....

BPG~

[carpy47]

hi

is it possible I get a dual tuner receiver ?

regards

[jagandeep]

as stated , loop out is for running another box ....but not recommended for many reasons....

Best bet would be to add another stb , and use one for watching and the other for recording....Many ppl have/use more than one box ....

BPG~

Why is it not recommended?

[nibblitz]

Why is it not recommended?

The signal from the Loop out is cut when the Openbox/Skybox is powered on, any box connected via the Loop out will lose its signal until the Skybox/Openbox is powered down again...

[nibblitz]

hi
is it possible I get a dual tuner receiver ?
regards

Not a cheap Skybox or Openbox... There are other makes of receivers with dual tuners, but they cost considerably more...