Solarus MediaShower - Recording & Replaying Program FAQs

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Questions about Recording and Replaying Programs
How many channels can I watch and record at the same time?
Depending on your service area you may be able to record up to five programs at once.
Can I watch a show I’m recording before the recording has completed?
Yes. You can either watch the program live as it is being recorded, or you can
access the program through the recorded TV menu as it continues to be recorded.
Can I record On Demand programs?
No.YourDVR/Set-topboxdoesnotrecordOnDemandprograms.Keepinmind
that On Demand programming can be watched over a specified period of time
and you have the ability to start it any time you choose.
If I have a home theater will my DVR record a program in Dolby Digital 5.1®?
Yes. If the program is broadcast in Dolby Digital 5.1® the program will be recorded
with Dolby Digital 5.1
®
. If the program is broadcast in analog sound, the recording
will also be in analog sound despite your home theater’s audio connection to your
DVR/Set-topbox.
What picture format will my DVR record programs in?
YourDVRwillrecordtheprogramsinthesameformattheyarebroadcast.
Can I increase the rewind and fast-forward speed?
Yes.YourDVRhastheabilitytorewindandfast-forwardatfourspeedswhen
viewing live TV or recorded programming. The arrows appear in the status bar on
thescreenwhileinrewindorfast-forwardmode.
Youmayalsoskipbackin7-secondincrementsbypressingthereplaybuttonorskip
aheadin30-secondincrementsbypressingtheFWD button on your remote control.
Does my DVR record any of the menu bar, on-screen program guide, audio
volume changes or anything else that appears on the screen when I am using my
remote control?
No.YourDVRonlyrecordstheaudioandvideooftheprogramyouarerecording.
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