TiVo Premiere Manual page 57

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Watching shows
Recording quality
Each time you set up an analog recording (a recording that isn't broadcast in HD or digital), you
have the option to choose its recording quality. You can also set a default recording quality for
analog shows using the Recording Quality settings screen (you can still override the default
settings when scheduling a new recording).
There are four levels of recording quality: Best, High, Medium, and Basic. The TiVo Premiere
automatically uses Best quality in live TV when you're watching an analog channel.
One hour of Best quality equals about four hours of Basic quality, two hours of Medium quality,
and 1.5 hours of High quality. Actual recording capacity depends on signal quality and the type
of programming being recorded. You may want to experiment and see what quality settings you
think are suited for different types of programming, such as animation or sports.
Note: These recording quality levels do not apply to digital or HD broadcast shows. The TiVo
Premiere always records HD and digital shows using the pure signal it receives.
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