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With DVR service from Comcast, you can pause live TV, view an instant replay or rewind your favorite scenes — all with your remote.
BUFFERED PROGRAMS Your 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 switch to another channel, turn off your DVR or record a program.
STATUS BAR Provides details about the progress of the program you are watching. • Green indicates the portion of the program stored in the buffer. • The white line will indicate where you are in the program. • The live indicator lets you know when you’ve come to the live point of a program. • If you press , the current program in the buffer will be recorded and the Status Bar will turn red.
PAUSE Used to instantly freeze the action. • As you watch TV, press to instantly freeze the scene. • Press to resume the program.
REWIND OR FAST-FORWARD Available at up to four different speeds to the point of the live broadcast. • Press or to increase the speed. • Press to resume at normal speed.
SKIP FORWARD OR SKIP BACK The also allow you to skip in 5-minute intervals backward or forward to the point of the live broadcast.
INSTANT REPLAY Immediately repeat the last 15 seconds of a live program or recording by pressing until you arrive at the part you want to replay.
SLOW-MOTION Buttons give you clear slow-motion images. • Press and then for slow-rewind. • Press and then for slow-forward. • Press to return to regular speed.
SWAP BETWEEN TWO CHANNELS Press to switch between the tuners so you can control the viewing of two programs without missing a thing. Record a Program
Most DVRs can store up to 300 hours of standard-definition programming or up to 60 hours of high-definition programming.
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RECORD WHILE WATCHING TV To record, simply press while watching a show, press twice to record a series. You can record up to two shows at the same time.
RECORD FROM THE TV LISTINGS GRID While viewing TV Listings, highlight the program you wish to record and press . Press twice to record a series program.
RECORD FROM THE PROGRAM INFORMATION SCREEN Press to view TV Listings. Then highlight a program and press . The Program Information screen appears with a selection of options. If you want to record more than one episode, the options will offer advanced recording features. A red dot in the TV Listings grid will display when a program is scheduled to record.
SET A MANUAL RECORDING When you only want to record a portion of a program, this feature is accessed by pressing then Set a Recording. Select Set a Manual Recording and follow the on-screen prompts.
DVR MANAGER With XFINITY’s DVR Manager you can schedule and manage DVR recordings from your computer or mobile device, so you’re always in control of your DVR anywhere you go. DVR Manager is not compatible with retail DVR devices such as TiVo®. To get started, go to www.xfinity.com/mydvr.
SCHEDULED RECORDINGS View a list of recordings you have scheduled. Use the to view programs for later in the week. indicates that a program will record as scheduled. indicates that a series will record as scheduled. indicates a scheduling conflict with another program. Go to Series Priority to view your scheduling options.
ANYROOM® DVR Watch your recorded shows in one room and resume watching in another. A primary DVR controls all the DVR functions and is linked to networked set-top boxes that allow you to watch your recordings. For more information, visit www.comcast.com/anyroomdvr or call 1-800-XFINITY. Watch a Recording
The DVR Menu is the best way to access all your DVR recordings. Press and highlight each button for a description.
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MY RECORDINGS You can sort all of your recorded programs by title, date or channel by pressing on your remote. Multiple programs of the same title are organized into folders. Simply select the program you wish to watch and view the Program Information screen for your viewing options.
Search & Record Programs
Search & Record is an advanced DVR feature that allows you to search and record programs by title, keyword or actor/ director. You can set recurring recordings based on your search terms with Auto-Record. You can also save searches to run again at a later time since TV programming data is updated daily.
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SEARCH & RECORD Select Search & Record from the DVR Main Menu and choose your search option. Spell out your search term on the keyboard using the to navigate and to select. You can set a recording from the Program Information screen by selecting a program from the search results list or highlighting a program and pressing on your remote.
AUTO-RECORD If you wanted to record all movies with Tom Hanks Search by Actor, enter his last name, select his name and then select Auto-Record from the search results screen. To cancel an auto-recording, select Series Priority from the Manage My DVR menu and then select the recording you want to delete. Manage Your DVR Recordings
With a few key features, you can easily manage your DVR recordings and maximize storage space.
DVR SETUP Allows you to manage various DVR settings. Go to the DVR Main Menu, Manage My DVR then DVR Setup.
LIVE PROGRAM NOTICE “ON” Informs you if a program you are about to record is a “live” program and allows you to extend the recording time.
DVR CLIPPING “ON” Clips the first few minutes of a recording that overlaps with the ending of a previously scheduled recording. The word “Clipped” next to the program title in your DVR Recordings list will inform you which programs were clipped.
DVR FOLDERS “ON” When two or more recordings of the same series are recorded, the recordings are organized into folders in the DVR Recordings list.
DELETE RECORDINGS DVR Clean Up, found under the Manage My DVR Menu, allows you to delete multiple recordings. Sort your recordings by title, date or channel and then select each recording you wish to delete with a check mark.
MODIFY A RECORDING By selecting Scheduled Recordings, you can modify a recording by updating the recording settings. Simply highlight the series or program you want to modify and select to update your recording options.
MODIFY SERIES PRIORITY If multiple series are scheduled at the same time, you can change the priority in which you want programs to be recorded. From the DVR Menu select Manage My DVR, and then Series Priority to modify.
RECORDING CONFLICTS Any time more than two recordings are scheduled at the same time, a Scheduling Conflict message will allow you to choose the program you wish to record.
PARENTAL CONTROLS Parental Controls allow you to keep your kids from seeing programs you don’t want them to watch. Select twice on your remote, select Parental Control to access the Parental Controls Menu. After setting a personalized four-digit code, you can set Parental Controls either from the on-screen guide or while you are watching television. A PIN is required to view the program and to play back the recording. For more information, visit www.comcast.com/ parentalcontrols or call 1-866-781-1888. Press to turn your TV and set-top box on (or off) at the same time. It’s the only power button you need.
Press to explore the huge collection of XFINITY On Demand™ movies, shows and more.
Press while you’re watching a show or browsing listings and the program will record automatically to your DVR.
Want quick access to your DVR recordings and features? Press and the easy-to-use DVR menu will appear.
With DVR service, takes you back 15 seconds in a program.
blocks access to a channel or program.
See something you like in the guide or on XFINITY On Demand? will take you there.
Want to go back? Just press to return to the previous channel or guide screen.
Want to know more about a program? Press to display program information.
lets you setup and view favorite channels.
Just want to get back to watching TV? Press and the guide screens will disappear. Your remote may vary slightly from the one pictured here, but the basic functions should remain the same. Some features require your remote to be programmed for operation and may not be available in all areas. Choose Your DVR Settings
To achieve optimal picture quality, your DVR set-top box must have the appropriate settings for your TV. In most cases, a Comcast technician will optimize these settings for you. To access and change your TV settings, follow these steps:
STEP 1: ACCESS THE USER SETTINGS MENU To access the User Settings Menu, power On your TV and power Off the DVR. Press the Menu button on the front of your DVR to call up the on-screen menu. You may use either the DVR front panel or the remote to navigate the menu. Press on your remote to select the setting you wish to change. Press to select an option for that setting. To exit the setting and move to another setting, use the buttons.
STEP 2: SET PREFERENCES FOR WIDE-SCREEN TV The first user setting, referred to as “TV Type,” tells the DVR what type of TV you have and how you prefer to watch wide-screen programming. For standard-screen TVs, choose either 4:3 Pan Scan or 4:3 Letterbox. For wide-screen TVs, choose 16:9.
STEP 3: SET PICTURE RESOLUTION FROM DVR TO TV The next setting is referred to as YPbPr OUTPUT and indicates the picture resolution output from the DVR 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. 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 SETTINGS Press the Power button on your DVR to exit the menu and save your settings. If you purchase an HDTV in the future and already have an HD set-top box, call Comcast to have your HD channels authorized. You then may need to modify these settings. Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY DVR LOSES POWER? If power is ever lost, the data on the set-top box will begin to reload automatically once power is restored. All DVR recordings saved prior to the power loss will be preserved. If programs were scheduled to record during the outage, those programs will not record.
CAN I WATCH A PROGRAM WHILE I’M RECORDING? Yes. You can watch another live program or a previously recorded program while recording.
CAN I RECORD TWO SHOWS AT THE SAME TIME? Yes. Your DVR has two tuners, allowing you to record two programs at the same time.
CAN I RECORD XFINITY ON DEMAND™ PROGRAMS? No. XFINITY On Demand programs cannot be recorded. However, XFINITY On Demand programs are available to watch anytime you choose.
CAN I RECORD EVERY EPISODE OF A PROGRAM? Yes. When you set up a Series Recording, select the Recording Settings icon and review the options available.
HOW WILL I KNOW WHEN I’M OUT OF RECORDING SPACE? The DVR Recordings screen indicates how much recording space is being used, or a message will advise you when space is low.
DOES THE DVR AUTOMATICALLY ERASE PROGRAMS WHEN SPACE IS FULL? Yes. The DVR will automatically erase programs when space is needed, deleting the oldest recordings first. However, you can change the delete setting to save recordings until “I Delete.”
Thank you for using DVR service from Comcast. Visit www.comcast.com/dvr for more information.
DVR service requires an XFINITY TV subscription. Monthly DVR service fee applies. Not all services available with all XFINITY packages. HD programming is limited to the programming provided to Comcast in HD format by the programming provider. Monthly HD equipment charge applies. Monthly HD Technology fee may apply. DVR Manager is not compatible with retail DVR devices such as TiVo. Refer to www.xfinity.com for products available in your area or call 1-800-XFINITY. © 2014 Comcast. All rights reserved. Rio 2 (G) © 2014 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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