DVR Guide
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1. Comcast dream big DVR Guide Dual Tuner HD Capable DVR You go get the popcorn Your show waits for you USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TV When programmed enables control of your TV Cable Enables control of your digital cable system Power Press to turn on or off the digital cable box DVR TV or AUX component All On Turn on or off all of the devices programmed into the digital remote control On Demand Access the menu of available On Demand programming Video Controls Control On Demand viewing In the AUX mode these buttons will control a VCR or DVD player if programmed My DVR Display a list of your recorded programs Instant Replay Press to jump back 15 seconds within a program Lock Press while watching a program or while in a listings menu to restrict viewing or purchase of program Live Press to skip forward to the live point of a program Page Up Down View the next or previous page of listings Also use to skip ahead or back with DVR service and On Demand programs Arrows Move the highlight to the next field in a menu or screen OK Select Press to select a highlighted item Also shows or hides program information while watching TV E Menu Enter or exit the on screen guide menus G 6 Info View a description of the highlighted program Guide Shortcut to program listings by time gt Exit Return to watching TV Exits on screen guide Input 4 Enter menus O C2. Picture in Picture PIP CH Input TV VCR In the cable mode this bypasses the digital cable box In the TV and AUX mode this selects available inputs Swap Use to jump between two tuners comcast Your remote may vary slightly from the one pictured here but basic J functions should remain the same Some features require your remote to be A programmed for operation and may not be available in all areas 2 INTRODUCING DVR SERVICE WITH COMCAST DIGITAL CABLE You ll never watch your favorite TV shows the same way again With DVR Digital Video Recorder service from Comcast Digital Cable it s easy to record your favorite shows just highlight a program in your on screen program guide and press record No tapes timers phone lines or VCR required You can even record two shows at the same time Plus you can record your favorite high definition HD programs if you have an HD capable DVR and an HDTV set With Smart Series Recording you can easily program DVR to record your favorite series all season long You can even set it to skip reruns And you never have to worry about missing an episode because DVR detects published lineup changes and adjusts recording times automatically Watch your favorite shows anytime you want With DVR there s always something on you want to watch Watch shows you have recorded whenever it s convenient for you Feel like watching Lost on Friday night Or a movie you
3. Scroll through the search results press on your remote to learn more or to make your selection Delete multiple recordings 1 Press on your remote and select Manage My DVR 2 Select DVR Clean Up and navigate through your options 3 Simply mark a recording for deletion by pressing 4 Once all recordings are marked highlight the KJ icon and press then follow the prompts BEDUEOS myDVR Manager 1 To get started go to comcast net mydvr 2 Login with your comcast net username and password to activate 3 Go to comcast net tv select the TV Listings you want to record For more information visit comcast com MO A28 DVR 0110
4. recorded earlier in the week Watch what you want when you want Take control and get more out of your TV with DVR Table of Contents start Controlling Live TV Pause a program Rewind or fast forward Skip forward or back Instant replay Swap programs Parental Controls Record and Play Back Programs Manual recording Single or series recording Programs scheduled to record search and Record Programs By title or keyword By actor or director Auto Record Managing Programs and Recordings 10 11 DVR Folders DVR History Delete or modify recordings Modify your priority list scheduling Conflicts and Notices Overlapping recordings myDVR Manager Additional User Settings Set top box settings Picture resolution Frequently Asked Questions DVR Quick Start Guide START CONTROLLING LIVE TV With DVR you can control your TV in ways you never imagined Pause live TV when your best friend calls view an instant replay or rewind your favorite scenes over and over again all with a push of a few buttons on your remote control Buffered programs Depending on the DVR box you have and the type of channel you are viewing DVR automatically creates a buffer of the program you are currently watching The buffer temporarily records up to 90 minutes of the program and continues to buffer the channel until you e Switch to another channel When you change channels DVR begins to buffer the program you j
5. the buffer will also be recorded Tip To record a second program at the same time tune directly to the program you want to record Your DVR will automatically swap to the available tuner Record from the Program Information screen 1 Press GEE on your remote to view the TV Listings 2 Highlight a program and press on your remote The Program Information screen appears 3 Press Record on your remote or select the Record J icon 4 Press to record the program as planned or select the Recording Settings icon to modify the recording settings Create a manual recording Set a manual recording based on a date time and channel This is heloful when you want to record only a portion of a long program such as CNN News e Press on your remote or select the Q icon from the Quick Menu then Set a Recording Next select Create a Manual Recording and follow the on screen prompts Record live programs The Live Program Notice screen will appear automatically if the program is designated as Live in the program information Use the lt gt buttons on your remote to extend the duration of the recording up to 2 hours Any recording can be set to extend longer from the Recording Setting screen Record a single program 1 Press GED on your remote to view the TV Listings 2 Highlight the program you want to record 3 Press the Record button on your remote A red dot appears next to the program title in the grid so you kno
6. ector or Search by Keyword Spell out your search term by navigating the on screen keyboard using the 4 lt gt buttons on your remote Press GD to choose each character Scroll through the search results using the av or JQ buttons on your remote Press on your remote to learn more about any of the search results or to make your selection If the program is in progress you are taken to that channel If the program is scheduled for future broadcast a Program Information Screen will allow you to set a reminder or a recording This feature only works with Comcast DVR service and no other brands of DVR Search for title or keyword k 2 Se aS ol Press the button on your remote or the EJ icon from the Quick Menu Select Search amp Record then choose Search by Title or Search by Keyword Use the keyboard to enter at least two characters and up to three words select Search Now to begin your search Scroll through your search results and press gt on your remote to make your selection The Program Information screen will allow you to set your recording Search for actor or director 1 Aa OMN Oo1 Press the button on your remote or the Q icon from the Quick Menu Select Search amp Record then select Search by Actor Director Your search automatically begins when you type in the first letter of the actor s director s last name Use the gt arrow to acce
7. first minute unless you program DVR to start a minute early Start times may be adjusted on the Recording Options screen Why does the word clipped appear next to the titles of my recordings Your DVR detects if a newly scheduled recording overlaps with a previously scheduled recording by 5 minutes or less Networks frequently run prime time shows from 8 00 pm to 9 01 pm which would affect a scheduled recording on a different channel beginning at 9 00 pm The DVR will self adjust to record the end of the previously scheduled program s by clipping the first few minutes of the newly scheduled program Your DVR will automatically begin recording the second program as soon as the first show ends Only part of my program recorded Why If the beginning of the program did not record you may have tuned to it after the program began If the end of the program did not record DVR may have reached its storage capacity before it was able to record the entire program Another possibility is that the box may have lost power or cable signal during the recording Questions about managing your recordings How long can I keep my recordings You can keep them as long as you want Just remember the recording space is limited so you may need to erase some recorded programs from time to time in order to make room for new ones How will know when I m almost out of recording space A message will appear on screen advising you when recording space i
8. gs Press the Power button on your DVR or your remote to exit the menu and save your settings Tip If you purchase an HDTV in the future and already have a Motorola HD cable box call Comcast to have your HDTV channels authorized You will probably need to modify these settings 14 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Questions about your digital cable box with built in DVR Where can find details on installing my DVR Go to the DVR Self Install Guide on comcast com The guide contains documentation on how to connect your DVR to a standard or high definition television What happens if the DVR temporarily loses power All recordings saved prior to the power loss are preserved as well as future scheduled recordings You miss only recordings scheduled to record while the power was out If the power goes out will my Parental Control and Purchase PINs Favorite Channels Locks and Reminders be saved Yes These items should not be lost if the DVR box loses power Questions about controlling a live program How long can I pause live TV You can pause up to 90 minutes on most programs and channels If you are using an HD capable DVR programs on an HD channel can be paused for up to 15 minutes How far back can I rewind live TV DVR creates a buffer of a program you are watching as long as you remain tuned into that program You can rewind at least 45 minutes of standard definition programming and programs on digital channels can be rewound fo
9. n appears 3 Select the Confirm Series Recording yJ icon to confirm your Series Recording Use the down arrow w button to go directly to your list of Scheduled Recordings or to your Series Priority List Recording space low or full notice DVR automatically erases programs marked for removal if space is needed When recording space is 20 or less a notice will appear you may e Continue recording If space runs out during the recording the recording will pause and the Recording Space Full notice will appear e Go to My Recordings and delete programs to make space for your new recordings 12 INTRODUCING myDVR MANAGER With myDVR Manager you can easily manage your DVR scheduled recordings from anywhere you have Internet access At work at home even on the go You ll never miss a show again This new feature on your Comcast DVR service lets you Name your DVRs if you have more than one DVR in your house so you know where you are scheduling new recordings schedule your recordings online just a single program or the entire series all with a few clicks Review your Scheduled Recordings list Modify a scheduled recording with the same options available on your DVR Modify a Series Recording or change the priority of a series to make sure all your episodes record in case of a conflict Cancel an episode or the entire series so it won t record on your DVR Set up myDVR 1 To get started go to comcast
10. ndividual recordings in your recordings list go to Manage My DVR and then select DVR Setup Only the folder function is turned off in this manner recordings are not deleted Delete and modify recordings The blue bar at the top of your Recorded Programs list tells you how much space your recordings are using 1 Press the button on your remote and select Manage My DVR Use the arrow buttons on your remote to highlight DVR Clean Up and press You can choose to sort recordings by title date or channel by navigating to Sort Results and pressing gt To mark a program for deletion navigate with the av lt gt buttons on your remote and scroll up or down the list to mark a recording for deletion by simply highlighting the program and pressing gt Once all desired programs are marked for deletion select the delete J icon and press gt A confirmation screen appears Select Delete all marked recordings and press to permanently delete the recordings Highlight Don t delete to avoid deletion To modify how long a recording will be saved select the Delete Priority J icon from the Program Information screen Change the settings to Save this recording until Until Delete To modify the delete priority for an entire series you must select it from the Series Priority List NO Se SS ol OD N 10 DVR History DVR History logs the previous 28 days activity and identifies if a
11. net mydvr Enter your zip code and select your correct channel lineup 2 simply login with your comcast net username and password and your activation will begin 3 Once activation is complete go to comcast net tv and select TV Listings to find programs and easily schedule recordings anytime anywhere Tip This service requires Comcast High Speed Internet your Comcast net email username and password and Comcast DVR service First time activation will take up to 24 hours in order for your DVR to sync with myDVR Manager Recordings should be scheduled at least 30 minutes in advance to make sure the request is sent to the DVR 13 ADDITIONAL USER SETTINGS Once your DVR box is connected to your TV press Cable on your remote control to ensure that the remote is in cable mode You can verify this by pressing the Power key to see if the DVR turns on and off Important safety instructions The DVR box has an internal hard disk drive To help reduce the potential for damage it must be handled in much the same way as a computer Your DVR box has been designed to operate reliably in a well ventilated household environment 1 Position the DVR in an open space that allows airflow around the unit there should be at least 2 inches of Space on all sides e Do not place the DVR in an enclosed entertainment unit or cabinet e Do not place the DVR on a bed sofa rug or similar surface 2 Ensure that the DVR is not near any external heat source tha
12. o keep your kids from seeing programs you don t want them to watch You can block specific channels titles or shows according to their ratings You can also hide adult titles so they won t appear in the on screen program guide Another feature is the ability to prevent your children from purchasing On Demand programs or Pay Per View Events without your consent Select the Lock F icon to access the Parental Controls Menu After setting a personalized four digit code you can set Parental Controls either from the on screen program guide or while you are watching television For more information visit comcast com parentalcontrols or call 1 866 781 1888 RECORD AND PLAYBACK PROGRAMS Depending on the DVR model you have most DVRs can record up to 120 hours of standard definition programming or up to 26 hours of high definition programming Storage space varies based on the type of channel digital HD you are recording Your DVR saves your recordings and allows you to view them whenever you want You can watch and record programs at the same time or watch only a portion of your episode and view again later With program notices and options to guide you through the steps playing and recording programs is very simple Record while watching TV 1 Simply press Record on your remote A notice appears to indicate recording has begun 2 Press on your remote to hide the notice or wait for it to disappear Any portion of the program saved in
13. of the live broadcast 1 Press Rewind amp or Fast Forward gt up to four times to increase the speed The display window on your DVR box indicates the rewind and fast forward speeds 2 Press Play to resume watching at normal speed Tip The arrow a lt P gt buttons on your remote will also pause fast forward and rewind the show you are currently watching Catch up with a live TV program When you pause or rewind a live program the program continues to be broadcast and stored in the buffer You can continue watching the buffered program delayed from the live broadcast or you can catch up with the live broadcast by pressing B Overshoot correction of a program With overshoot correction your DVR will allow your thumb to catch up with your eye when using fast forward or rewind Now your DVR will jump back a few seconds depending on the fast forward or rewind speed to get to exactly the right moment that you want to replay Skip Forward or Skip Back in a program You can use the Page AY buttons on your remote for another function skipping ahead or back in 5 minute intervals This feature also is enabled when controlling TV in real time up to the point of the live broadcast e While watching a program previously recorded on your DVR press Page fa to skip ahead 5 minutes Press Page Y to skip backward 5 minutes e Each press of the button will skip an additional 5 minutes e When watching live TV you can skip back
14. pear on screen and the audio will be muted A restricted notice will appear allowing you to enter your PIN to view the program during recording 16 DVR QUICK START GUIDE This guide will helo you become familiar with the many features your Comcast DVR service has to offer We know you re excited to begin using your Comcast service so here are some quick tips to get you started DVR features e Pause MI Rewind amp or Instant Replay G P on your remote Select to return to live TV e Press Pause ii then press Fast Forward E gt to view slow motion in forward mode Or press Pause I then Rewind to view slow motion in reverse mode e Press the AV buttons on your remote to skip forward or back in 5 minute intervals Record and watch a recording e While viewing TV Listings highlight the program you wish to record and press the Record button on your remote A red dot appears in the Program Information window e While watching live TV simply press Record A Recording Started notice appears to indicate that recording has begun e Press on your remote and select My Recordings to view your recorded programs Highlight a program and press G amp D Select the Play J icon to begin Search for programs 1 Press on your remote and select Search amp Record 2 Choose your option by Title by Actor Director or by Keyword 3 Spell out your search term by navigating the on screen keyboard Press to choose each character 4
15. program was already recorded and deleted or didn t record 1 Press the button on your remote or the EJ icon from the Quick Menu then select Manage My DVR 2 Use the aY buttons on your remote to highlight DVR History and press gt 3 Navigate through the DVR History using the gt buttons to advance by day Each icon next to a recording shows the status of the recording with an indicator that the recording was deleted cancelled or not recorded due to the recording settings already set To delete an item from the DVR History simply highlight and select and then select the KJ icon and press aS on Tip If a program is deleted or not recorded in your DVR History and you wish to record it again go to the Program Information screen and select the icon to view upcoming times and recording options Cancel or modify a single recording 1 Press the button on your remote or the EJ icon from the Quick Menu then select Scheduled Recordings 2 Select a program title and press on your remote to view the Program Information screen Select the Record icon to view your options Select the Don t record J icon to cancel the recording Or select the Modify recording settings er to modify options 5 Select the Record with these settings icon to save changes Bw Cancel or modify a series recording 1 Press the button on your remote or the EJ icon from the Quick Menu then select Series Priority 2 Highligh
16. r remote and select Manage My DVR Or from the Search Menu select Saved Searches 2 Select Series Priority then the recording you wish to delete and press 3 From the Auto Recording program information screen select Delete this Auto Recording and confirm Auto Recordings can only be deleted they cannot be turned off and saved MANAGING PROGRAMS AND RECORDINGS To maximize your storage space DVR is set to automatically erase programs when space is needed beginning with the oldest recordings first However you can delete programs manually or modify the delete priority to save Until Delete i i 1 i A ial af E E DVR Setup DVR Setup gives you the ability to turn on or off DVR settings such as DVR Live Extension DVR Clipping and DVR Folders 1 Press the button on your remote and select the EJ icon from the Quick Menu 2 Use the arrow buttons on your remote to select Manage My DVR and press G3 then select DVR Setup and press GD 3 Scroll through the DVR features and make your selection 4 Press or on your remote to exit the DVR Setup menu DVR Folders When two or more recordings of the same series are recorded the On Screen Program Guide will create a folder and group the recordings on the DVR Recordings screen 1 Select and choose My Recordings To open a folder use the a lt gt buttons on your remote to navigate and press 2 To turn off DVR Folders and display i
17. r up to 90 minutes If you are using an HD capable DVR you can rewind at least 15 minutes of high definition programming How can I pause rewind and fast forward two channels at once Use the Swap button on your remote to switch between tuners Use the playback controls on your remote to control the program The Swap button is the key to keeping the buffer for both programs If you flip between channels without using the Swap button you will lose the buffer Questions about recording programs and playing them back Can I watch a program while I m recording sure You can watch another live program or a previously recorded program while recording a program Can record two shows that air at the same time Yes Your DVR has two tuners so you can record two programs at the same time Just highlight each program in your on screen program guide and press Record Can I watch a show I m recording before the recording is completed Yes You can either watch it in real time as it s being recorded or you can rewind the program you are currently recording and watch it from the beginning while the recording continues Can record music channels Yes You can record and play back music channels There may be limited fast forward and rewind functionality when playing back these recordings Can record On Demand programs No On Demand programs cannot be recorded by the DVR Keep in mind however that On Demand programs are available to
18. rogramming For standard screen TVs choose either of the following options e 4 3 Pan Scan wide screen programming is cropped to fill your screen e 4 3 Letterbox wide screen programming will appear in its entirety with black bands on the top and bottom of the TV screen For wide screen TVs choose 16 9 Step 3 Set picture resolution from DVR box to TV The next setting is referred to as Y Po Pr OUTPUT and indicates the picture resolution output from the DVR box to your TV The choices are 480i 480p 720p and 1080i For most standard TVs the appropriate setting is 480i Choose 480p for enhanced definition TVs For HDTVs choose either 720p or 1080i Refer to your TV owner s manual and choose the setting that indicates the highest input picture resolution your television will support Step 4 Set 4 3 override This setting provides the ability to specify how 4 3 standard definition programs are displayed on your TV The choices are OFF 480i 480p or stretch For most standard TVs this should be set to OFF the DVR will default to the resolution selected in the previous setting For HDTVs the appropriate setting is either 480i 480p or stretch If you have a wide screen TV and select the stretch setting 4 3 programs will automatically be stretched to a wide screen 16 9 aspect ratio and display video in the format you specified in Step 3 Consult your HDTV owner s manual to determine the appropriate setting Step 5 Save your settin
19. s low 80 full and when it s full If you are recording a program and run out of recording space the recording will stop You can always see how much recording space is available from the My Recordings screen You can also manually erase recordings or set DVR to automatically erase recorded programs when space is needed Does the DVR automatically erase programs when the recording space is full Yes DVR is set to automatically erase programs when space is needed DVR deletes the oldest recordings first However you can change the Delete Priority Setting to save recordings Until Delete Can erase part of a recording No DVR can only erase the entire recording How many recordings can I schedule for the future There is no limit to the number of recordings you can schedule Just make sure you have enough recording space Can I make a DVD or VHS tape of a recorded program Yes As you are watching a program you have recorded on your DVR you can record it onto a DVD or VHS tape Remember the program you are watching is the one the VCR or DVD will record If you switch to another channel DVR will send the new channel s program to be recorded Also if you access the on screen program guide Smart Bar or browse function those graphics will appear on your recording Does Parental Control work with DVR Yes The Parental Control feature restricts viewing of recorded programs While the program is recording the video will not ap
20. ss your results To make your selection press on your remote The Program Information screen will allow you to set your recording Auto Record Search 1 Press the button on your remote or the EJ icon from the Quick Menu 2 select Search amp Record then choose the appropriate Search Category Search by Title Search by Actor Director or Search by Keyword Navigate the on screen keyboard using the a lt gt buttons on your remote pressing gt to choose each character of your search term From the search results screen you can select individual programs to record set up a Series recording or you can set up an auto recording To set up an auto recording select Auto Record This will record all of the items listed in the search results plus any future programs that match your search term Select Continue 6 Using the av lt gt buttons on your remote scroll through and set your options When finished select the option to record or don t record with these settings If there are more than 25 results in your search you will get a notice to confirm that you want to proceed with Auto Record this is to help avoid recording too many programs Se aS ol OD Tip New searches that are set to auto record will be added to the bottom of your series priority list If you would like to make these programs a higher priority for recording go to Manage My DVR Canceling Auto Record 1 Press on you
21. t could raise the temperature around the unit 3 Plug the DVR into a surge protector along with your TV and other audio video equipment Set your set top box settings To achieve optimal picture quality on your TV your Motorola DVR box must have the appropriate settings for your TV In most cases a Comcast technician will optimize these settings for you However you may decide to modify the settings for various reasons such as getting a new TV To access and change your settings go to User Settings on your TV by following these steps Step 1 Access the User Settings Menu 1 To access the User Settings Menu power On your TV and power Off the DVR box 2 Press the Menu button on either your remote or the front of your DVR box to call up the on screen menu You may use either the DVR front panel or remote to navigate the menu 3 Press the av buttons on your remote to select the setting you wish to change Press the lt buttons to select an option for that setting To exit the setting and move to another setting use the av buttons Tip If the on screen menu does not appear on your TV screen your TV may not support the default setting Use the DVR front panel LED display to view and change your settings Use the av lt gt buttons to navigate Step 2 Set your preference for watching wide screen TV The first user setting referred to as TV Type tells the DVR box what type of TV you have and how you prefer to watch wide screen p
22. t few minutes of the newly scheduled program Your DVR will automatically begin recording the second program as soon as the first show ends e DVR Clipping only happens if the other tuner is also recording e The word Clipped next to the program title will inform you which program s were clipped Tip To turn off DVR Clipping press the B button on your remote twice to view the Main Menu Select Setup then Guide Setup Navigate to DVR Clipping and select Off Single recording conflicts When you attempt to schedule a recording that conflicts with two other previously scheduled recordings the Conflict screen will indicate the title date and time of the program that will NOT record if you proceed with the new recording Select an icon at the bottom of the screen to indicate which program you wish to record Tip If you want to delete your highest priority recording not listed on the Conflict screen you must delete it from your list of Scheduled Recordings Series recording conflicts When you try to schedule a new series recording at the same time as previously scheduled series recordings you will see a Series Conflict screen The screen automatically hides your highest priority program It shows you the conflicts the new recording has with the lowest priority series 1 Use the on screen icons to select the series you want to record 2 Select the Record icon to indicate your selection The Confirmation scree
23. t the series you want to cancel or modify and press 3 Select the KJ icon to cancel the series recording or select the Modify recording settings icon to modify your options 4 Confirm by selecting the Record E icon Tip The All Episodes option should only be used when recording shows that do not have unique program IDs like game shows Modify the Series Priority List You can change the recording priority of the series programs in case of a conflict 1 Press the button on your remote or the EJ icon from the Quick Menu select Manage My DVR then select Series Priority 2 Use the av buttons to highlight a listing and use the Page A button to raise the priority or Page y to lower it 3 Then select the vJ icon to confirm your list Tip You can modify your Series Recording by highlighting the show from the TV Listings grid Press and select to modify your settings 11 SCHEDULING CONFLICTS AND NOTICES Any time you schedule more than two recordings for the same time you will see a Scheduling Conflict message that allows you to select the program you want to record DVR automatically prioritizes your scheduled recordings so you can easily select the program you wish to record in case of a conflict Overlapping recording conflicts If a recording overlaps with a previously scheduled recording by 5 minutes or less the DVR will self adjust to record the end of the previously scheduled program s by clipping the firs
24. ton to scroll through the different views Programs recorded on your DVR are organized into folders The number to the right of the folder name indicates how many episodes are saved in that folder Press gt on your remote to open the folder to access your recorded programs Highlight a program you want to play back and press E to view the Program Information screen Select a playback option from the icons listed When the program finishes the transport bar will display with the Pause icon If you press while the transport bar is displayed the Delete recording or Don t delete recording message will appear NO Ow Tip You can play back a previously recorded program while you record two programs at the same time SEARCH AND RECORD PROGRAMS You can search and record programs by title actor director or even by keywords in the program descriptions through Search amp Record in the DVR menu You can also set recurring recordings based on your search terms through Auto Record Your on screen program guide periodically searches the updated database in order to locate additional programs that meet the search criteria and automatically records those programs on your DVR Search for programs i 2 oo aS ol Press the button on your remote or the EJ icon from the Quick Menu Use the a lt P gt buttons to navigate and select Search amp Record Then choose your search option Search by Title Search by Actor Dir
25. ust tuned to It removes any previous programs stored in the buffer from the previous channel e Turn off your DVR box When you turn off DVR the buffer is erased e Record a program When a scheduled recording begins or you press the Record button on your remote while watching live TV DVR clears the buffer and stores it on the hard drive Status Bar The Status Bar appears whenever you use a playback control such as pause rewind or instant replay It gives you details about the progress of the program you are watching e Green indicates the portion of the current program stored in the buffer e The white line marker indicates where you are in the program e The Live indicator on the transport bar lets you know when you are currently viewing the program in live TV e f you press Record the current program in the buffer will be recorded and turn red even if you did not press Record at the beginning of the show Previous programs in the buffer will be deleted Pause a live program Use Pause to instantly freeze the action Programs will remain in pause for up to the buffer length at least 45 minutes for standard definition programming or 15 minutes for high definition programming 1 As you watch TV press Pause to instantly freeze the scene 2 Press Play to resume the program Rewind or fast forward a live program You can rewind or fast forward at four different speeds 2x 15x 30x and 60x up to the point
26. w the program is scheduled to record Record a series program 1 Press GED on your remote to view the TV Listings 2 Highlight the TV series you want to record and press Record twice to modify your settings or press on your remote and select the Record icon from the Program Information screen 3 Select the Set up a series recording icon to specify your recording options 4 Select the Record series with these settings icon to schedule the recording or select the View all settings RX icon to access advanced setup features View programs scheduled to record 1 Select the G icon from the Quick Menu or my ovr on your remote 2 Select Scheduled Recordings to view your list To view recordings listed by days of the week press on your remote to see recordings for later in the week e The Record icon indicates that the individual program will record as scheduled e The Series Record J icon indicates that the series will record as planned e The Conflict J icon indicates a scheduling conflict with a Specific episode of a series you have scheduled to record Tip You can modify your Series Priority List to record a program marked with a Conflict SJ icon See Scheduling Conflicts and Notices for more details Watch a recording 1 Press the button on your remote or the GJ icon from the Quick Menu then select My Recordings e You can view and sort your recordings by title date or channel Use the right arrow but
27. ward as long as you have been tuned to that channel up to 90 minutes You can also skip forward up to the live broadcast e To quickly skip to current time simply press the feve J button on your remote control View an instant replay Immediately repeat the last 15 seconds of a live program or a recording 1 Press Instant Replay to jump back 15 seconds 2 Continue pressing Instant Replay Gp until you arrive at the part you want to replay Every additional press jumps back 15 more seconds Watch a program in slow motion Slow forward and slow rewind functions give you crisp and clear slow motion images e To use slow rewind press Pause T press Rewind amp e To activate slow forward press Pause and then press Fast Forward Q e Press Play to return to regular speed e To view a scene frame by frame press Pause and then press A again Each press of the Pause key will advance the scene one frame Swap between two programs Press the button on your remote to switch back and forth between the two tuners so you can control the action of two programs You can rewind what you have missed or fast forward to skip ahead in the program you have paused If you flip between the two programs without using the Swap button you will lose the buffer Tip The Picture in Picture On Off Move PIP CH and PIP CH buttons are currently not functional and are reserved for future use Parental Controls Parental Controls allow you t
28. watch over a specified period and can start anytime you choose I have a home theater system Can I record a program in Dolby Digital 5 1 Yes If the program is broadcast with Dolby Digital 5 1 audio the program will be recorded with Dolby Digital 5 1 audio Can I set up my DVR to record every episode of a program Yes When you create a series recording select the Recording Settings icon Specify the type s of episodes you want to record such as first run first run and repeats or all episodes To record episodes that may air on other channels select All channels from the channels to record option from the Create a Series Recording screen Does the DVR record the on screen program guide audio volume changes or anything else that appears on the screen when I use the remote s keys No DVR records only the video and audio of the program you are recording 15 What if the program I want to record runs beyond its scheduled time slot It s simple select End Time from Recording Settings and add minutes or hours to extend your recording for up to 2 hours If the program is marked as a Live Program within the Guide you will automatically be asked if you would like to extend the duration of the recording Why does a recording start a minute or two after the program has begun DVR is synced with TV Listings If a network starts the program a minute earlier than the on screen program guide s scheduled time DVR will miss that
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