Having to repeatedly stop a recording

[judge]

So forget about how the Auto Timer was set-up and only concentrate on how the Auto Timer adds timers.

AutoTimers work better on any E2 box using a ViX image, than they do on any other E2 image, IMO.
If you want Topfield SD box functions, use a Topfield SD box. If you want to use an E2 box, learn the new features available to you & don't expext the same limited functions available to you on a Topfield SD box.

Still no idea of the show or sat you have the issus on though... & tierd of asking now, so makes it impossible on how to recommend how you set-up an Auto-Timer.