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DVR Guide
Dual Tuner
HD-Capable DVR
You go get the popcorn.
Your show waits for you.
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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
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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
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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 progr
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Skip Forward or Skip Back in a program You can use the Page 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. • W h i l e w a t c h i n g a p r o gr a m p r e v i o u s l y r e c o r d e d o n y o ur D V R , p r e s s P a g e to skip ahead 5 minutes. Press Page to skip backward 5 minutes. • E a c h p r e s s o f t h e b u t t o n w i l l s k i
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RECORDING 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. 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 the buffer
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Record a series program 1. Press 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 icon to access advanced setup features.
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PLAY BACK RECORDED PROGRAMS 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. Watch a recording 1. Press the button on your remote or the icon from the Quick Menu, then select My Recordings. • Y o u c a n v i e w a n d s o r t y o ur r e c o
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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 ti
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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 t
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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: • S e l e c t t h e icon to give your new recording the highest scheduling priority. • S e l e c t t h e
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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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Questions about your digital cable box with built-in DVR Where can I 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
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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 I know when I’m almost out of recording space? A message will appear on-screen advising you when recording space is low (80% full) and when it’s full. If you are recording a program and run out of recording space, the recordi
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DVR QUICK START GUIDE This guide will help 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 • C o n t r o l L i v e T V / R e c o r d e d P l a y b a c k — Pause , Rewind or Instant Replay on your remote. Select the button on your remote to return to live TV. • S l o w M o t i o n — Press Pause , then press Fast-Forward to view slow-m
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Cancel or modify a recording 1. Select the icon from the Quick Menu, or on your remote and select Scheduled Recordings. 2. Choose the program you wish to update by pressing on your remote. 3. Select the Record icon to modify or cancel your settings. 4. Save your recording settings. Modify the Series Priority List 1. Press on your remote. 2. Select Series Priority. 3. Highlight a listing and use the Page buttons to modify. Change channels while recording When you are watching live TV an
