Recording TV from the Guide
To record a current or future program or series from the Guide:
1 Press the Media Center Start button 
on the remote control, select My TV, and then select Guide.
2To find the program you want to record, use the arrow buttons on the remote control, and then select the program. You can also use the numeric keypad on the remote control to enter a channel number. Press the right arrow button in the Guide to select a program that will be broadcast in the future.
3Press the Record button on the remote control.
The Record icon 
appears next to the program in the Guide. Press Record twice to record a series.
The Record Series icon 
is displayed to indicate a series. Press Record again to cancel the recording.
4To return to the previous window, press Back on the remote control.
5If there is a recording conflict, Media Center displays a message and allows you to select which program you want to record.
Recording manually
Recording a program manually allows you to select a specific date, channel, and recording time period. For some programs, you may want to begin recording before the scheduled beginning and after the scheduled ending of the program.
1 Press the Media Center Start button 
on the remote control, select My TV, Recorded TV, and then select Add Recording.
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3Select the channel number box and enter the channel number using the numeric keypad on the remote control.
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