TiVo SDOC-00091-002 Questions About Now Playing, How can I fit more programs in Now Playing?, 100

Troubleshooting

Questions About Now Playing

I haven’t scheduled enough programs to fill my DVR, but when I try to schedule more programs, the DVR says there isn’t room.

•The TiVo service includes smart scheduling features that track not only how much space you currently have on your DVR, but also how much space will be needed in the future to record all of the programs you have scheduled. If your DVR will be full at some point in the future, the TiVo service informs you and suggests options—such as allowing some programs to be deleted early—that will allow you to schedule additional recordings. With the TiVo service, you always have the final say over what gets recorded and how long it is kept.

•In addition, the amount of recording space the DVR needs varies from channel to channel and from show to show. In general, the more action you see on your screen, such as in fast-moving sports or action movies, the more recording space is required. Weaker video signals may also require more space. The amount of space required for each show you record affects the total hours of recording capacity in your DVR. High-definition programs take up much more space than standard-definition programs.

How can I fit more programs in Now Playing?

•To make space, delete some programs in Now Playing. You delete a program by highlighting its title, then pressing CLEAR.

•Reduce the number of recordings in Now Playing that are marked “Keep Until I Delete.”

•Lowering the default recording quality for standard definition programs will allow you to fit more programs in Now Playing. See page 50 for details.

•Set up Season Pass recordings with the Recording Option “First- run only.” You’ll collect only new episodes. You’ll also be less likely to run out of space in Now Playing and less likely to encounter conflicts.

•High-definition programs take up much more space than standard-definition programs. Try deleting old HD programs.

•Change the recording quality of existing Season PassTM recordings. Select the Season Pass Manager from Find Programs. Select the program title, then select Change Recording Options.

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