Troubleshooting
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• If you are watching a program while it’s being recorded, you can
add extra recording time:
• Go to the Now Playing List, select the recording, then select
Change Recording Options. On the Recording Options
screen that appears, select Stop Recording. Use RIGHT
arrow to increase the length of the recording by anywhere
from one minute to 3 hours.
• Go to Find Programs, select the To Do List, then select the
recording. Select Options next to Continue Recording. On
the Recording Options screen that appears, select Stop
Recording. Use RIGHT arrow to increase the length of the
recording by anywhere from one minute to 3 hours.
Is there a way to record a program that will not be
aired for weeks or months?
• Create an auto-recording WishList search for programs that are
not yet listed in the guide. See page 19 for more.
• If you know the date, time, and channel on which the program
will air, you can create a manual recording to record it. Go to
TiVo Central and select Find Programs, then Record by Time or
Channel, then Manually Record Time/Channel. See page 16 for
more.
How do I set the clock so that my shows are
recorded on time?
• The TiVo service sets your DVR’s clock during every service
connection, so you never have to worry! If you move to a new
time zone, change your DVR’s settings by repeating Guided
Setup. To connect to the TiVo service at any time, go to TiVo
Central and select Messages & Settings, then Settings, then
Phone & Network, then Connect to the TiVo Service Now.
• If you are missing the beginning or end of a show, it usually
means that the broadcaster is not starting or stopping the show
on time. You can use the Overtime Scheduler, described on page
26, to compensate for this.
How do I record a pay per view event?
• In live TV, catch up to the present broadcast time by pressing the
ADVANCE button. Then, order the program from your cable
provider.
• Make sure that the channel the pay per view event is airing on is
checked in your Channel List (from TiVo Central, select
Messages & Settings, then Settings, then Channels, then
Channel List).
• To record the program, search for it in the program guide and
press RECORD. Or use Browse by Time (from Find Programs,
select Record by Time or Channel, then Browse by Time). If
