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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Q.How can I find programs I want to record?
A. Using i-Guide, you can search many ways: through the Main Menu,Quick Menu, Search Menu, by programming
category,through the By Time or Channel Listings grid or through the Search Menu to alphabetically search by Title.
When you find something that sounds interesting,simply press Record. The DVR will automatically record that
program for you.
Q.What kind of programs can I record?
A. You can record both standard and High Definition programs which are automatically interpreted by the DVR.
Recording HD programs will take more storage space on your DVR.However, you must have HD equipment.
Q.I have a home theater system. Can I record a program in Dolby DigitalTM 5.1 on my DVR?
A. As long as the program is being broadcast in Dolby Digital audio,the DVR will record the digital audio. A Dolby
Digital indicator will appear on the Flip Bar and Program Information screen for programs that provide it.
Q.What is the picture quality of recorded programs?
A.The DVR records programs in the same quality in which they are broadcast.For example, programs broadcast in
HDTV format are recorded in HDTV quality (if your DVR is connected to a High Definition television).Broadcast
quality may vary.
Q.Can I record Digital Music channels?
A.Yes. You can record and playback Digital Music.However,the playback controls (Pause, FF and REW) are not
functional for recorded digital music.
Q.Can I record On Demand and Pay-Per-View programs?
A. On Demand cannot be recorded with the DVR.However, you may record Pay-Per-Viewprograms with one
touch recording for current programs.
Q.How many other home entertainment components can be connected to my Cable Box?
A.Three: your television,cable box (refer to your Motorola User Guide), and one other component (VCR, DVD player
or audio).
Q.Do I have to connect my DVR to a telephone or other data source?
A. The DVR gets all the information it needs from your cable signal, so that's the only connection required. In some
cable systems,a phone connection may be necessary. Check with your local cable company to confirm.
Q.Can I adjust the quality of the video recording to conserve hard disk space?
A. No. the DVR records at a pre-set level to ensure consistent results.
Q.Can my cable operator or another company track what I record with my DVR?
A. No. What you choose to record with the DVR is confidential.
DVR and Digital Services – Dual Tuner Q.How many hours of programming can I store on my DVR? What is the hard drive capacity?
A.The recording capacity depends on the video format that is being recorded. Your Dual Tuner DVR can record up
to 90 hours of standard definition programming or up to 20 hours of high-definition programming. The hard drive
capacity is 120GB. See “Managing Your Personal Video Library”section in this manual for more information.
Q.How many tuners does my DVR have?
A.Your DVR has two tuners so that you can, 1) record two channels at the same time,2) record one and watch
another or 3) record two channels and watch a 3rd program from your DVRrecordings library.
Q.Can I record or watch two programs at the same time?
A. Yes,you can use the SWAP button on your remote to change from one tuner to the other.
Q.Can the DVR play back a High Definition recording while another HD program is being recorded?
A. Yes.In fac t,you can record two programs at once while watching a previously recorded program from the hard
drive for both HD and regular programming.