Why is my Shaw PVR not working?

Try power cycling your digital box by unplugging its power cord from the wall or power bar. Wait 30 seconds while it resets, then plug it back in. If that doesn’t solve the issue, you’ll find more solutions in the article Digital Box will not Power On.

How do I reset my PVR?

Restart your modem, PVR and digital boxes – in this order:

1. Unplug the modem, wait 5 seconds, then plug it back in.
2. Once the modem is running, unplug and plug in the PVR.
3. Then, if necessary, unplug and replug any other digital boxes that were not working.

How do I refresh my TV receiver?

On the left side-bar, click TV. Locate the “Refresh TV Receiver” box on the screen. Click the Refresh Receiver button. A confirmation box will appear with follow-up instructions if needed.

How do you refresh TV channels?

Why is our PVR not recording?

When you set a recording and it failed to record, try the following troubleshooting steps to see if you can resolve the issue: Ensure that all cables plugged into your Digital PVR set-top box are secure and tight. Test the issue by recording a new program. Ensure that you watch the same program you’re recording.

Why does Shaw PVR freeze?

If that disk-drive is having problems reading/writing, then “freezing” is the result. The boxes with an internal disk-drive support “rewind” of the current program, by recording to that disk-drive, and playing-back the recorded content after you click “back-15-seconds”, or “slow-reverse”.

How often should you reboot your cable box?

“In general, it’s a great idea to reboot the main internet router every couple of months. A router reboot can fix certain Internet connectivity issues, from no Internet connectivity to slow wireless connections, and should be one of your first troubleshooting steps in a home or consumer environment.

Where is the reset button on my cable box?

Locate the Reset button on the front or back of your cable box. Check along the front side of your cable box for a small circular button labeled Reset. If you don’t see the button on the front side of your cable box, then check on the back panel near the power cords.

Why are my DVR recordings missing?

Usually, if recordings are being no longer on the device itself it is because of the recording settings. In the settings (when setting a recording), there are many different features including: “save until space is needed.” This is a default setting and needs to be changed under recording options.

Why does my cable keep freezing?

Freeze framing indicates temporary signal interruptions to your digital cable system. Because coaxial cables are responsible for bringing this signal into your home, this is the best place to start troubleshooting. First, examine the cables in your home to make sure they aren’t crimped, frayed or otherwise damaged.