Comcast Dual DVR MANHMECT User Manual Download Page 9

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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 I Delete.” 

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 

My Recordings.

2. Highlight a program title and press the 

 button to view the 

Program Information screen.

3. To delete the program from your list of recordings, select the 

Delete 

 icon. Simply select Delete 

 again to confirm.

4. To modify how long a recording will be saved, select the Delete 

Priority 

 icon from the Program Information screen. Change 

the settings to Save this recording until: “Until I Delete.” To 

modify the delete priority for an entire series, you must select it 

from the Series Priority List.

Cancel or modify a single recording

1. Press the 

 button on your remote or the 

 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. 

3. Select the Record 

 icon to view your options.

4. Select the Don’t record 

 icon to cancel the recording. Or, 

select the Modify recording settings 

 icon to modify options.

5. Select the Record with these settings 

 icon to save changes.

Cancel or modify a series recording

1. Press the 

 button on your remote or the 

 icon from the 

Quick Menu, then select Series Priority.

2. Highlight the series you want to cancel or modify and press 

.

3. Select the 

 icon to cancel the series recording, or select the 

Modify recording settings 

 icon to modify your options.

4. Confirm by selecting the Record 

 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 

 icon from the 

Quick Menu, select Manage My DVR, then select Series Priority.

2. Use the 



 buttons to highlight a listing and use the Page   

button to raise the priority or Page   to lower it.

3. Then select the 

 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.

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Summary of Contents for Dual DVR MANHMECT

Page 1: ...DVR Guide Dual Tuner HD Capable DVR You go get the popcorn Your show waits for you MO A25 2 2 DVR 10 indd 1 12 7 09 4 59 PM ...

Page 2: ...e 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 forw...

Page 3: ... 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 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 4 5 Pa...

Page 4: ...er indicates where you are in the program The Live indicator on the transport bar lets you know when you are currently viewing the program in live TV If 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 a...

Page 5: ...t Forward Press Play to return to regular speed To view a scene frame by frame press Pause and then press 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 pr...

Page 6: ...e or select the Record 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 helpful when you want to record only a portion of a long program such as CNN News Press on your remote or select the icon from the Quick Menu then Set a Recording Next se...

Page 7: ... of the week press on your remote to see recordings for later in the week The Record icon indicates that the individual program will record as scheduled The Series Record icon indicates that the series will record as planned The Conflict 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 pro...

Page 8: ...nnel Use the right arrow button to scroll through the different views 2 Highlight a program you want to play back and press to view the Program Information screen 3 Select a playback option from the icons listed Return to previous screen Play or resume the recording Restart from the beginning Modify your settings Delete this program Set or remove program locks 4 When the program finishes the trans...

Page 9: ...press on your remote to view the Program Information screen 3 Select the Record icon to view your options 4 Select the Don t record icon to cancel the recording Or select the Modify recording settings icon to modify options 5 Select the Record with these settings icon to save changes Cancel or modify a series recording 1 Press the button on your remote or the icon from the Quick Menu then select S...

Page 10: ...the first show ends DVR Clipping only happens if the other tuner is also recording The word Clipped next to the program title will inform you which program s were clipped Tip To turn off DVR Clipping press the 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 th...

Page 11: ...ng icon to confirm your Series Recording Use the down arrow 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 Continue recording If space runs out during the recording the recording will p...

Page 12: ... 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 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 programming For standard screen TVs choose either of the followi...

Page 13: ...me Just highlight each program in your on screen program guide and press Record Can I 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 watch over a specified period and can start anytime you choose Can I set up my DVR to record every episode of a program Yes When you create a series recording select the Reco...

Page 14: ...le from the My Recordings screen You can also manually erase recordings or set the DVR to automatically erase recorded programs when space is needed Does the DVR automatically erase programs when the record 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 U...

Page 15: ... wish to record and press the Record button on your remote A red dot appears in the Program Information window While watching live TV simply press Record A Recording Started notice appears to indicate recording has begun Record a series program 1 From the Program Information screen for any episode of the series select the Record icon to view the recording options screen or press from your remote 2...

Page 16: ...another program without interrupting your recording View a list of scheduled programs 1 Select the icon from the Quick Menu or on your remote 2 Select Scheduled Recordings 3 Press to view future recordings Tips about your DVR DVR is set to save programs until Space is Needed You can change the delete priority to Until I Delete for all programs or for individual programs You can easily determine ho...

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