Wow Digital Video Recorder Quick Reference Manual

Using Your Remote Control
Use the keys on the remote control to access the DVR and PIP features of your
Entertainment Server.
Important: Your remote control must be set to Cable Mode (CBL) to access the
DVR features.
Displays the
program guide
Moves through the
on-screen guides
Make on-screen
choices
Displays a list of your
recorded programs
Stops
recording
Pauses the program
you are watching
Turns PIP
on or off
Swaps PIP with
Main screen

Frequently Asked Questions

How far back can I rewind live TV?
The length of time you can rewind live TV depends on how long you have been
watching a single channel. Each time you change channels, a new copy is
stored to the built-in recorder. If you have been watching the same channel for
15 minutes, you can rewind for 15 minutes.
Can I record the video in the PIP screen?
Yes, but swap it into the Main screen first. After pressing RECORD and
confirming the recording, you can swap it back into the PIP screen and it will
continue recording. You can also press the dedicated PIP OFF key and the video
will continue to record.
If I've been tuned to a program since it started, do I have to
Power on
rewind to the beginning to record the entire program?
or off
No, if you have been tuned to the program since its beginning, just press
RECORD from any point in the program to record the entire program.
Selects cable How will I know the Entertainment Server is almost out of
recording space?
mode
When you are viewing the list of your recorded programs, press the "B"
(Preferences) button. This will show you how much recording space has been
used.
Performs the
selected action
Can you playback more than one recording?
No, you cannot playback more than one recording at a time.
What happens if my Entertainment Server loses power
Exit out
temporarily? Everything you have recorded is saved, based on the save time
of guide
selected in the Edit Recording screen. Your scheduled recordings during the
time the Entertainment Server lost power are the only recordings you may miss.
Returns to live
Do my Program Guide Parental Controls carry over to DVR
programming
recordings?
Yes, if you block programs by channel or rating in General Settings, those
settings are carried over to DVR recordings. For example, if you decide to block
Records a
all R-ratedprograms in General Settings, the R-rated programs will still be
program recorded, butyou cannot play them back until you enter the correct PIN.
Do I need my remote control to set or playback a recording?
No, you can use the front panel of the Entertainment Server to schedule a
Resumes playing a
recording from the program guide, or press the LIST key to access and playback
paused program
your recorded programs.
Can I copy recorded programs to a VCR?
Moves PIP Yes. Simply choose Copy to VCR from the Recorded Program Options menu and
screen follow the onscreen instructions to record to your VCR. (Note: WOW! does not
provide the cables for this type of connection, please refer to your VCR manual
for the correct cables to use with your VCR)
Selects PIP
Can I record only new episodes of my favorite show?
Channels up or
Yes. Just choose New first-run episodes on this channel from the Recording
down
Options menu to record new episodes only.
Why do I have to power on my DVR each morning?
The DVR has a power saving mode. Between 1:15 am and 6:00 am the DVR
will enter a power saving mode if it is inactive. This will not affect the
scheduled recordings that may be set.
Will the DVR automatically erase programs I have recorded?
The DVR can be set to auto erase the oldest programs that are recorded if
desired. To turn this feature on, access the Preferences menu and select Turn
ON Auto-Erase.
Digital Video
Recorder
Quick
Reference
Guide
WOW! Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
• Pause live TV
• Record and store up to 50 hours of programs
• Never miss your favorite TV program again
• Watch a soccer game and a soap opera at the same time
• Instantly jump back and watch that soccer play again
Modern life made easy.
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