722 Can't record one channel and watch another.

[larrylwill]

I have a 722 recorder with dual LNB and OTA antenna. I only have one TV connected.
I can record on both recorders at the same time #1 and #2 only if I set them up in advance like a pass or schedule.
However if nothing is recording and I want to manually start a recording on one channel and watch another channel, I cant.
If I start a recording then attempt to view another channel, it wants to stop the recording to switch to live TV. Is there a way to switch to the other tuner?
What am I doing wrong?

 

[tigerfan33]

Try setting record plus to TV2 if it is not already.

 

[osu1991]

Also make sure your not recording an OTA channel and trying to change to another OTA channel, as the 722 only has 1 OTA tuner.

 

[larrylwill]

It doesnt matter. Right now Im recording Stargate Universe and Record Plus was set to TV1, so I set it to TV2 and I have the same problem, so I set it to enable and TV2, no change.

 

[whatchel1]

Try hard reboot (plug) and see if it helps. If not hope you have an ext HDD on the unit, could be 1st signs of real problem.

 

[larrylwill]

I have an external HDD on it.
It does work if 2 shows are scheduled at the same time, both record. Its only if I try to view another channel with one recorder recording.

 

[Jim5506]

Not explicitly stated, but I assume you are in single mode?

In single mode what happens if you press the swap button?

 

[larrylwill]

I just found the problem and came here to type the answer and saw your answer.
Yes somehow it got put in dual mode. This can only be done with the front panel mode button.
thanks