Motorola DCT6412 manual Digital Video Recording

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Building Your Library - Recording Programs

You can set and schedule recordings three ways with i-Guide: one touch record, interactively by program and by manually scheduling your recording.

One Touch Record

Press RECORD on your remote any time while watching TV or while navigating through the guide. Recording begins immediately at the point you

pressed RECORD for programs airing now. You can automatically schedule recordings for programs starting at a later time or date by pressing RECORD while in the listings. Recording will start at the program’s scheduled start time.

*Some remotes are equipped with Instant Replay and LIVE buttons.

Record From Program Information

From the listings, highlight and select a program, scheduled for a later time. Press the INFO button and you will see an information screen. Highlight the Icon and press OK to start a recording for the time the program is scheduled to start.

Note: For more information on Action Icons, see the Action Icons section in this manual.

Record Two Programs at Once

The Dual Tuner DVR allows you to set recordings for two different programs that air at the same time. While recording two programs, you can watch and control either program up to the point of live TV by using the SWAP button on your remote. There are several ways to record two programs at once. Here are two basic examples:

While Watching a Show:

Press Record to record the program you are watching.

Press SWAP to switch to the other tuner and find the second program you want to record.

Press Record when you locate the second program you want to record.

From the Guide:

Highlight a program you want to record from any listings screen.

Press Record to set up the first recording

Highlight the second program.

Press Record to set up the second recording.

Manually Schedule a Recording

You can set a Manual Recording to automatically record a specific time and channel.

Step 1: Select DVR from the Main Menu, then select Set a Recording.

Step 2: Select the start and end times and the day you wish to record and confirm your settings.

Step 3: A channel list will then appear, allowing you to select the

channel to record. Select the channel you want.

Step 4: A “Create a New Recording” Screen will appear, select Create a Recording to confirm your settings or select the Recording

Options Icon for additional Recording options.

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Contents DCT6412 Front Panel Digital Cable BOX / DCT6412DCT6412 Back Panel Key DescriptionImportant Safety Instructions Help ReplayExit GuideReminder Options Setting RemindersReminders Digital Video Recording Managing Scheduling Conflicts Record a SeriesView Your List of Scheduled Recordings Modify the Series Priority ListModifying Recording Options From the Main MenuFrom Listings Copy Recordings to a VCR Tape Managing Your Personal Video LibraryTo Delete Recordings DVR Optional Feature and Digital Services On Demand Optional FeatureFrequently Asked Questions Why won’t my remote control respond when I press a button? Troubleshooting
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DCT6412 specifications

The Motorola DCT6412 is a sophisticated digital cable set-top box that has made a significant impact in the realm of home entertainment systems. Known for its robust performance and advanced features, the DCT6412 combines both a digital cable tuner and a hard disk drive (HDD) for an enhanced viewing experience.

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