"failed while loading series" error during setup on Sony SVR 2000

Hi! Basically, I have this problem. I did a Guided Setup after doing
a system restart because I went from having DirecTV to having cable
(as I came from San Diego to Portland) and had to reset the system.
However, when "loading the data" or "importing data series," it
constantly has an error after loading 1% of the data. WHY?! I REALLY
need help here, as I'm sure everyone knows who owns a TiVo...you can't
do without it!!!

Can anyone help me, please?!

Thanks!


Zak

On 23 May 2004 18:47:51 -0700, (Zak) wrote:

I came from San Diego to Portland) and had to reset the system.
However, when "loading the data" or "importing data series," it
constantly has an error after loading 1% of the data. WHY?! I REALLY
need help here

Portland TIVO user and have had very few problems with updates. As I
recall they offer a choice of several numbers to dial. Try a
different one?
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A 23 May 2004 18:47:51 -0700, (Zak)
escribió:
Hi! Basically, I have this problem. I did a Guided Setup after doing
a system restart because I went from having DirecTV to having cable
(as I came from San Diego to Portland) and had to reset the system.
However, when "loading the data" or "importing data series," it
constantly has an error after loading 1% of the data. WHY?! I REALLY
need help here, as I'm sure everyone knows who owns a TiVo...you can't
do without it!!!

Have you rebooted (powered down, let it sit for a few, and
then restarted)?


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That is a problem with database corruption. You will need to do a "clear and
delete everything" to fix it. You will lose all your existing recordings and
will need to start over as if the unit was new.

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"Zak" wrote in message
m...
Hi! Basically, I have this problem. I did a Guided Setup after doing
a system restart because I went from having DirecTV to having cable
(as I came from San Diego to Portland) and had to reset the system.
However, when "loading the data" or "importing data series," it
constantly has an error after loading 1% of the data. WHY?! I REALLY
need help here, as I'm sure everyone knows who owns a TiVo...you can't
do without it!!!

Can anyone help me, please?!

Thanks!


Zak

I did a system restart and have rebooted the machine. I am a little
leery of actually unplugging the device at the moment because I still
have a LOT of programs on the TiVo that I do not want to lose, and the
only way I can reboot it would be for me to unplug the device from the
back. It is currently in the "Guided Setup" phase and will not let me
shut it down.

I wish I could try a different number, but when I put in the 503 area
code, I got an error saying that there are no dial in nubmers!!! So,
as a result, I can't change my local dial in number...What is up with
that?!

Thanks to everyone who has responded!

Zak

Oh, Lord. Well, that's about the one thing I did NOT want to hear.
So, how do I do a "clear and delete everything?"




"GW" wrote in message news:[email protected]_s54...
That is a problem with database corruption. You will need to do a "clear and
delete everything" to fix it. You will lose all your existing recordings and
will need to start over as if the unit was new.

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"Zak" wrote in message
m...
Hi! Basically, I have this problem. I did a Guided Setup after doing
a system restart because I went from having DirecTV to having cable
(as I came from San Diego to Portland) and had to reset the system.
However, when "loading the data" or "importing data series," it
constantly has an error after loading 1% of the data. WHY?! I REALLY
need help here, as I'm sure everyone knows who owns a TiVo...you can't
do without it!!!

Can anyone help me, please?!

Thanks!


Zak

It's the last item on the system reset screen. It's at the bottom because it
deletes the most information. You're basically starting from scratch.

Sorry for the bad news. You could just have a TiVo watching marathon before
you do it.

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"Zak" wrote in message
om...
Oh, Lord. Well, that's about the one thing I did NOT want to hear.
So, how do I do a "clear and delete everything?"




"GW" wrote in message
news:[email protected]_s54...
That is a problem with database corruption. You will need to do a "clear
and
delete everything" to fix it. You will lose all your existing recordings
and
will need to start over as if the unit was new.

--

"Zak" wrote in message
m...
Hi! Basically, I have this problem. I did a Guided Setup after doing
a system restart because I went from having DirecTV to having cable
(as I came from San Diego to Portland) and had to reset the system.
However, when "loading the data" or "importing data series," it
constantly has an error after loading 1% of the data. WHY?! I REALLY
need help here, as I'm sure everyone knows who owns a TiVo...you can't
do without it!!!

Can anyone help me, please?!

Thanks!


Zak

This seems to be my exact saga.
Actually it is on a new box, that a friend got with a package a while back
and never turned on/connected. I go through the first setup call, and
after successfully connecting, disconnecting and hanging up, it "failes
while loading series". I have never seen any menu beyond the setup
screens, so I have no idea on how to do a reset. Of corse, I have no
content to lose on the HD!! The unit is a Philips 60 GB standalone, series
1.

Please help!!


Thanks in advance