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Q.Are there seperate buttons for each tuner? How do you make the Dual Tuner DVR record two programs
at once?
A. i-Guide can record two different programs listed with overlapping times by pressing the Recordbutton, by
manually scheduling the recordings,or by setting future recordings from a Program Information screen.
Q.How much High Definition programming can I save versus standard definition programming?
A. You can record up to 90 hours of standard digital TV or up to 20 hours of HDTV (depending on the transmission
bit rate).Recording times may vary.
Q.Does the DVR DCT6412 support digital video interfaces?
A. Yes.The DVR DCT6412 features both DVI and 1394-DTV digital interfaces.
Q.Does the DVR DCT6412 support external storage devices?
A. Yes. It includes an IEEE1394 port that will be functional in future software releases.
Dual Tuner DVR Recording and Playback of Recorded Programs (Optional Feature)
Q.How many recordings can I schedule for the future?
A.There is no limit to the number of recordings you can schedule as long as you do not schedule more than two
programs to record at the same time and you have available recording space.
Q.What if the program I want to record runs over its scheduled air time such as when a football game goes
into overtime.How can I make sure I record everything?
A. Change the Recording Options for the program.You can adjust the start and end times for the recording to
ensure everything gets recorded.
Q.Can I watch a show I am recording before the recording is completed?
A.Yes. You can either watch it live as it’s being recorded or you can rewind the program you are currently recording
and watch it from the beginning while the recording continues.
Q.Can I make a VHS tape or DVD of a recorded program?
A.You can copy a recorded program to a VHS or DVD tape by playing a recording from the DVRin real time while
simultaneously recording on your VCR or DVD.See “Managing Your Personal Video Library”in the DVR Section of this manual.
Q.Can I set up my DVR to record every episode of a specific program title?
A.Yes! Your DVR lets you record multiple episodes of a program according to your preference by setting up a Series
Recording.Selec t the episode type to record,such as first run only or all episodes. Specify how many recordings to
save and how long to save the recording - until you erase it or until space is needed.To access advanced series
setup features like add minutes to the start and end times and specify which channels to record,select the
Recording Options Icon to review all options.
Tip:Use Title Search to find all air times for a particular title. You can then set up individual recordings for any or all
episodes,no matter what time they’re on.
Q.Can I increase the rewind and fast forward speed?
A.Yes. Your DVR will control rewind and fast forward at four speeds each.Just press the REW or FF buttons up to
four times.The on-screen indicator will tell you at what speed you are controlling playback.
Q.Can I set the DVR to skip commercials as it is recording?
A. No.You can only fast forward through commercials if you’re watching a recorded program.
Q.Can I “bookmark” a program I have recorded?
A.Yes. When you stop playback of a recorded program,it will stop where you left it. To continue watching the
program,select Resume or Restart from the Action Icons.
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