Recording TV programs while watching a different channel on my NTL digital box?

Question

Recently I updated my NTL anolog box to digital, since then I cant record a TV program while watching another TV channel.
I can only record what I watch.

I used to be able to watch or record channels 1 - 5 either on my video or my telly while I watched a different channel on my NTL anolog box.

Does anyone have a solution that will allow me to recored or watch channels 1-5 while I watch any other channel on my digital box.

So how come my brother can tune in channels 1-5 on his TV and video to allow seperate recording without having a seperate box or antanna.

Answer 1

It can't be done at the moment but there are developments in the pipeline so that your ntl: box will have HD, Two tuners and host of other extras!!!

Answer 2

Same problem - got a 20gb video recorder only to find (on NTL) I can only record what is showing. There are two things you can do. One: get a second box. Two: and probably what you referred to in your question, record something via NTL while you watch analogue 1 - 5 or vice versa. Hope it helps........

Answer 3

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