I'll try positioning the PVR on its side the next time it happens. Thanks for the tip. I think Bell should have fixed this problem, or alerted consumers (somehow?), to avoid all this confusion and discussion. Bell could admit there's a problem, then ...
I got a new PVR box from Bell, as well, and it's been working "OK" for now, although there are brief glitches in the recordings that I often attribute to the deteriorating conditions at the originating TV channels (due to lack of advertising income)....
Thank you, you've given me some hints about what might have happened. I'll monitor what I simultaneously watch/record to see if that's the possible cause. Your work-around is an excellent suggestion, so I'll try that too. See my similar problem @Davi...
I have Bell Fibe Whole Home PVR and 4K receiver. TV programming was freezing (being "dropped"?) but that has stopped happening. However, TV shows I was recording during that "down time" seem fully recorded, but freeze 3–5 minutes after starting. Is t...