Hi again shenry1
RE: when watching the Virgin box it records a lot of programmes that was not requested.
I hope this solves the recording issues.
The V6 box automatically records suggestion for you
From page 33 of the V6 manual
https://assets.virginmedia.com/help/assets/documents/Virgin_TV_V6_user_guide.pdf
Your box learns what you like and makes Suggestions for you. They're based on what you've watched, recorded and what you've rated if you press either thumbs up or thumbs down on the remote.
Recorded Suggestions
All your recorded Suggestions are listed in My Shows in a Suggestions folder. You can watch, rate, and delete them just like any other shows.
If there’s space on your box, it’ll automatically record your Suggestions for you. But don’t worry, Suggestions won’t replace the shows you’ve chosen to record. And they’re always the first to be deleted to make room for specific recordings you’ve set up.
Turn off Suggestions
1. Go to Help & Settings from the main menu.
2. Choose Settings.
3. Choose Recordings, then Suggestions to change your settings. Click on No, don't record suggestions
Dave
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