You can only pause, rewind and fast-forward live TV on the TV connected to your DVR.
How long can I pause live TV for?
With a DVR, you can pause live TV for up to 60 minutes. After 60 minutes the paused
program will start playing again.
What happens when my
DVR’s storage space is full?
If all your recordings are protected and your
DVR’s storage space is full, a pop-up will
warn you and your DVR will stop recording.
What happens if I
don’t protect my recordings?
If your recordings are not protected, when less than 10% of disk space is remaining, your
DVR will start deleting programs, starting with the oldest unprotected ones. To find out
how to protect your recordings, see Customizing Recording Settings on page 37.
How do I see how much recording space I have left on my DVR?
Press the menu button, select Settings, General, System information and then System
resources. The remaining space available is listed beside disk usage.
How much can I record on my DVR?
This will vary depending on the type of DVR you have. You will be able to record
approximately 500 hours of standard definition programming or approximately 166 hours
of high-definition programming.
How many programs can I record at once?
You can record 4 live programs at once on your DVR, up to 2 of these programs can be
in HD.
How many recordings can I watch simultaneously?
Up to 4 recorded programs can be viewed simultaneously, one of which has to be
viewed on the TV connected to your DVR.
Can I schedule a recurring recording?
Yes. See page 35 for instructions under Recording a Series.
If I pause live TV on channel 5, then change to channel 6 for a bit, can I go back to
watch what I missed on channel 5?
No. If you change the channel, the live TV program that was saved temporarily by your
DVR will be deleted. If you would like to be able to watch the program again, ensure
that you record the program.
Can I watch a previously recorded program while recording a live program?
Yes, recorded material is stored on your
DVR’s hard drive and watching it does not
interfere with recording live TV.
Can I record a PPV or VOD program with my DVR?
You can record a PPV event but you cannot record a VOD program.
If my DVR is off, will it still record a scheduled program?
Yes, your DVR will turn on to start recording and turn off when the recording is
completed.
If I reboot my DVR will I lose my scheduled recordings?
No, all of your scheduled recordings will be saved.
