Frequently Asked Questions
DVR
What can I do with DVR?
DVR provides you with the ability to record your favorite programs all
season long, in addition to allowing you to pause and rewind live TV.
so you don’t miss shows you want to watch.
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How easy is it to use?
Using your DVR is easy. When you want to record a program, select the
button. When you want to pause TV, select the
How many hours of TV can I record?*
Recording capacity depends on the video format that is being used.
For digital programs, you have approximately 80 hours of storage
space, and with high-definition you have approximately 25 hours.
How long can I keep my recordings?
You can keep your favorite programs as long as you want. But
remember, recording space is limited, so you may need to delete
programs on occasion to make room for more.
What are the advantages to having a dual-tuner DVR?
With a dual-tuner, you can watch one program while recording another.
You can even record two of your favorite programs at the same time.
What equipment do I need to get started?
You will need an HDTV/DVR converter box and a remote. It is
virtually the same size as a DVD player and can be conveniently
placed on top or near your TV.
Can I record On Demand and Pay-Per-View programs?
be recorded with your DVR. You may
record Pay-Per-View programs like any other program.
How long can I pause live TV?
You can pause up to two hours of standard TV programming; less
Can I watch a program while I’m recording another?
You can watch a previously recorded program while you are
recording a live program by accessing the DVR menu. However, if
you change channels, a screen will appear asking you to confirm
this channel change and stop the recording.
Can I program my DVR to record every episode
of a specific show?
Your DVR will allow you to schedule recordings based on a program
airtime and channel. You can also set a repeat recording, such as
every day or once a week.
Can I receive and record programs in high-definition
with my DVR?
Yes! As long as you have the DVR connected to a high-definition
television (HDTV), you can watch HDTV programming as well as
On occasion, a recording starts a minute or two after
the program has begun. Why?
The DVR timer is synchronized with the program guide. If a
broadcaster starts the program a minute earlier than the program
guide’s scheduled time, the DVR will miss that first minute. You can
program the DVR to start early by adjusting your Recording Options.
How will I know when I’m almost out of recording
space?
A message will appear on-screen advising you when recording
space is low (80% full) or full. Note that if you are recording a
program and run out of recording space, the recording will stop.
You can always see how much recording space is available from My
Recordings. You can also manually delete recordings and set your
DVR to automatically delete recorded programs when space
* Recording capacity varies.
TV On Your Terms
Life’s busy. Life’s demanding. And, interestingly, life doesn’t typically
conform to the schedules determined by television programmers.
Traditionally, this has meant having to miss favorite programs when
time hasn’t allowed you to be at home in front of the TV.
Fortunately, there’s Mediacom Digital Video Recording (DVR).
With DVR, you can record hours of programming and watch whenever
your schedule allows. Plus, DVR gives you the
power to pause and rewind what you’re
watching. You can even pause
DVR gives you the power to control
what and when you watch – all from
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