Common Spectrum Cloud DVR Problems And Solutions

Fix 1: Reboot Your Device

Rebooting your device will be the right choice for you. We have seen the error while recording using the Cloud DVR in many cases. Therefore, we suggest you restart your device. After that, check if you are now able to record your screen or not. 

Fix 2: Use Spectrum.net

If you are not able to record the programs, then we suggest you try using Spectrum.net. After that, verify that you’re trying to record on your active DVR. However, in case you are successfully able to record the programs, then it’s fine. 

Fix 3: Verify the Memory

There are also possibilities that there is some issue with your memory. Yes, it is possible; that’s why we suggest you verify the memory on your DVR that it isn’t full. However, in case your DVR memory is full, then, my friend, you may need to delete some of your recorded programs. Yeah! I know this isn’t comforting, but you have to do it if you want to record your new programs. So, try this out and check if it helps you.

Fix 4: Check Series Priority Settings

Checking your series priority settings will be the right choice. This will help you fix if there was a recording conflict with the higher-ranked series that was recorded previously. So, try this and let us know if it helps you. 

#2. DVR Related Recordings

Suppose you are facing some DVR recording-related issues such as low storage, corrupted storage, etc. So, you need to fix it in order to make sure that your DVR is started working again. Therefore, let’s check out some fixes that might help you fix the issue:

Fix 1: Check Your Storage 

Again, this is a storage issue; therefore, it is possible that your device may be running out of storage, due to which you are getting this error. So, we advise you to first check if your storage capacity gets filled. However, in case you find that your storage gets filled, then make sure to clear some of the old or unnecessary recorded files. 

Fix 2: Check Your Recording Options

You need to check your recording options. So, if you find that your DVR is full, then make sure that the programs marked Keep Until: Space is Needed. This will automatically delete if ever your device is running out of storage. 

#3. Available Disk Space 

If you are experiencing an error message that says clear your disk because your disk is running out of storage, it indicates that you now need to delete some of your recordings. Therefore, try out clearing the disk and check if it helps. You may also try out these couple of things in order to resolve the storage issue:

• Keep in mind that the SD programs take up less space than HD programs.
• You can also try to set the record duplicates to No.
• Always try to record only new programs. It helps you to save the storage. 
• Also, make sure to consider an external hard drive (eSATA).
• Remove some of the unwanted programs on a regular basis.

#4. Daily News and Game Shows Won’t Record via Series Recording

Some users claim that they are not able to record the daily news and game shows via series recording. We may don’t know, but the programs like daily news shows and game shows don’t provide specific data. Nevertheless, these programs may stop recording if set up as a series recording when you cancel one episode or cancel a program in the series that is in the process of being recorded. Therefore, if you don’t want to experience this issue, then don’t skip or cancel one episode. 

#5. Unrecoverable Write Error

Well, in case you are getting this unrecoverable write error. Then, you won’t be able to fix it by yourself. So, how can you fix it? Well, to fix this issue, we suggest you contact the support team. After that, explain everything what exact issue you are currently facing. Then, they will surely help you resolve this disk write error. 

So, these were some common spectrum Cloud DVR problems and solutions. We hope that now you are able to resolve the different errors. But, in case you still have any questions, comment below.