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You can archive special recordings to a videotape to preserve them longer. From the Program Information screen, choose Save to
VCR. See page 75.
How do I check the upcoming programs that I've scheduled to record?
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From DIRECTV Central, select Pick Programs to Record, then To Do List.
How do I cancel a recording?
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If you change the channel while a program is recording, you will be given the option to cancel the recording.
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To cancel a scheduled recording: In the To Do List, highlight the program and press the "Clear" button.
What happens if a sports event I have scheduled to record goes into overtime?
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The DVR service cannot predict whether a sporting event might go into overtime, but it does provide a feature that lets you add from
one extra minute to three hours at the end of a recording. The Overtime Scheduler
Recording. Both are available on the Recording Options screen. You can even use the Overtime Scheduler to change the scheduled
end of a recording while the program is still being recorded. You can use the Overtime Scheduler with any kind of program, not just
sports. For more information, see page 44.
Can I schedule to record a program that will not be aired for months?
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You can create a WishList
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keyword WishList search that uses the program's title as the keyword. See page 54.
Can I save a program from the Now Playing List to my VCR?
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Yes. You can use the "Save to VCR" function. See page 75 for more information.
Can I copy or archive programs to a ZIP drive or any other computer storage media?
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No, the DVR does not copy or archive recordings to any device other than a VCR.
How do I go back to the beginning of a recording I'm watching?
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Press the ADVANCE button (
beginning.
Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t P i c k P r o g r a m s t o R e c o r d
search to set up recordings for programs that are not yet listed in the guide. For example, create a
) on the remote to go to the end of a recording you're watching. Press it again to go to the
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has two options: Start Recording and Stop
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