Hi Guys and Gals,
I've noticed alot of questions floating around on how to format the hard drive on your V+ boxes.
I'd like to point out that formatting the hard drive on your V+ box will
delete
all recordings previously recorded and any planned recordings will also be removed from the Hard Drive.
If you don't want to lose any of the above you can:
- Copy to VCR or Recordable DVD any programmes they wish to keep
- Make a note of future recordings so these can be added again after re-format has taken place
To reformat the hard drive you will have to use your remote control. This key sequence needs to be a fairly rapid succession of key presses taking less than 10 seconds.
If
STOP or
QUIT appears you will need to start the process again
- Press the HOME Button
Press down the Play button for 5 seconds (E-00 Will appear on the display)
Press the TV Drive Button. (E-01 Will appear on the display)
Press the CH - button 4 times. (As you do this hdd1, hdd2, hdd3 and then hdd4 will appear on the display)
Reformatting will then begin and rFt will appear on the display.
The process can take between 5-8 minutes depending on how full the hard drive is, and once complete the V+ drive will reboot.