Error when trying to save timeshift as recording

[avi68]

Hi everyone,

I was basically watching a channel from the beginning and about 5 minutes into it I wanted to record the program from the beginning, so basically the timeshift (5 mins) + the remaining of the program. I pushed the record button, and selected timeshift save recording (stop after current event). A message arrived to confirm this is taking place, however when I change the channel to watch something else I get an error message:

timeshift save failed! [Errno 2] No such file or directory: '/media/hdd/timeshift/pts_livebuffer_1.meta' local variable 'fullname' referenced before assignment

Any ideas anyone? Thanks in advance !

[garyblas]

Stop after current event time shift will record at end of programme. If you change channel I think it tries to save recording to that point. The fact that it did not save indicates problem with your save location. I think.


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[avi68]

Hmmm.... But the save location is hdd/timeshift under the timeshift settings. Is there a solution to this problem? Do you get the message on your box?

[garyblas]

No don't get message it saves no problem


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[avi68]

What are your timeshift settings? Because mine are all default.

[garyblas]

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[micscave]

If you're recording a timeshift, you can't change channel until after the program has finished & it takes a few minutes after too as it has to merge files. If you try to change channel before the end of the program has finished you get that error and there is no way around it I'm afraid.

[garyblas]

If you're recording a timeshift, you can't change channel until after the program has finished & it takes a few minutes after too as it has to merge files. If you try to change channel before the end of the program has finished you get that error and there is no way around it I'm afraid.

I just found out this statement not true anymore... When you switch channel the latest image gives you option to continue timeshift and save

[avi68]

The only difference in mine is the: Show warning when timeshift is stopped, it is set to no.

[avi68]

This is interesting as I don't get any option. Because on my sky box I can save the whole recording including the timeshift and change the channel without a problem.

[garyblas]

What image you on. I use Vix 808


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[micscave]

I just found out this statement not true anymore... When you switch channel the latest image gives you option to continue timeshift and save

Oh right, I wasn't aware that this had changed, I'll have a play later on.

[avi68]

What image you on. I use Vix 808


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I'm using the same as you mate.

[avi68]

Oh right, I wasn't aware that this had changed, I'll have a play later on.

Let me know if you get an option.

[craig37]

I had the same problem. I've found that if the " use time shift seek bar while time shifting " is set to yes My time shift doesn't work at all. Switching back to no and everything is okay. Using vix 808 :D

[micscave]

Yep I can confirm that once the recording of the timeshift is under way, I do get the option to carry on recording the timeshift if I want to change channel. I did not get any error either and the recording does work.

sorry I can't help.

[micscave]

Just to add, It did make two recording files, the timeshift portion and the part from where I changed channels. If I hadn't of changed channels, I think it merges these two files at the end of the timeshift recording.

[avi68]

Just to let you guys know I got it working! :D Under my timeshift setting I changed the 'show warning when timeshift is stopped' to yes and it gives me an option when I change channel just like micscave said! And it also creates two of the recording files when you change channel. Thanks for that micscave!

Craig I tried what you said however it never made a difference, thanks anyway mate!

Gary I just checked your settings and it matches and now it works so thanks for that!

[garryboy]

I was having erno error whilst trying to time shift and it was so no hard link to file location.
Managed to get it working by deleting the contents of the time shift file on the hard drive.

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