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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can I pause live TV for?
With a DVR, you can pause live TV for up to 90 minutes. After 90 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 fi nd out how to protect your recordings,
see Customizing Recording Settings on page 28.
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 defi nition programming or approximately 166 hours of high-defi nition 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 26 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.
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