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All types of video recorder are fallible. VHS tapes can snarl up or snap, DVDs can scratch and PVRs grow temperamental as they fill up. It’s wise to clear out old recordings once a PVR reaches 90% capacity, either by deleting or archiving to DVD. Most PVR faults are resolved simply by rebooting (switch off at the wall plug for a count of 10), and if it dies you will lose recordings. So, be warned. Don’t stack boxes so they become hot, and ensure your PVR is well ventilated. Even time lords have to treat their time machines with a little loving care.

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The volume varies between manufacturers, but is minimised with ventilation and careful positioning, both of which also prolong life span. Watching one channel while recording another requires two digital tuners, whether one is built into a television and another sits inside a set-top box, or both reside in an external recording device such as a PVR.

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