DVR Manager

[sdipert]

Can you record 2 shows at the same time?  I've never tried this was want to tonight.

Thanks for any help you can give.

sdipert

[rog286713]

if you have a comcast dvr you can record two shows at the same time yes, you can also watch a recorded show on your dvr also at the same time. 

[garyNkatie]

FYI, you can record 2 things at the same time, but you MUST have the tv on one of the channels you are recording something on.  Or it wont record one of them.

[sdipert]

Thanks for your reply.  So I can set my DVR for 2 shows?

For Example:

I can set it for 8 - 10 PM and also for 8-9 PM on another channel?

Thanks,

sdipert

[BruceW]

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garyNkatie wrote: FYI, you can record 2 things at the same time, but you MUST have the tv on one of the channels you are recording something on.  Or it wont record one of them.

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[rog286713]

you are correct, but rememer if you do that you have to watch one of those shows or watch something previously recorded if your going to watch that tv at that time.  you cannot tape two shows and watch a third unless its something you previously recorded

[MjAikens]

Will comcast EVER update this? It is rediculous to have to watch one of the two shows you want to record. Tonight I wanted to record 2 shows and watch something else that I also wanted to see (because you cannot record more than 2) But I could not do that because you actually have to have one on. So I had to turn my TV off and watch cartoons with my daughter on the small kitchen TV, and I missed the show I wanted to watch. Other cable companies can record multiple shows at the same time with out watching them. ALSO other cable companies can record a show in one room and watch it in another. I am not sure if Comcast has this but it would be nice too.  Does anyone know if Comcast will update their services? Thanks!

[rog286713]

comast dvr's like most have two tuners so you can only record two things, you would need a third tuner to record 2 and watch a third.  Comast does have multi-room dvr, but that is only in the motorola box market, if you have a moto box you can get that, or you can get another box for another tv,  you can also probably watch the show you missed on demand sometime today or tomorrow.

[jonalisa]

Comcast does indeed have a "whole house DVR" which allows you to record in one room and watch in another - but you have to pay more for it and it is more expensive.

As far as I know, they do not offer the capability to record 2 shows and watch a third.

[rog286713]

multi room dvr is the same price as one dvr but like I said only available in the motorola market

[JayInAlg]

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rog286713 wrote:

multi room dvr is the same price as one dvr but like I said only available in the motorola market

No it's not the same price.

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[rog286713]

in NJ one dvr if your not in a promo is 19.99 a month and so is multi room dvr here.  As you know pricing varies by market.

[JayInAlg]

Yes, I know prices vary by market, but apparently you do not, as you keep posting blanket statements that are incorrect.  Check your facts or don't post what you don't know.

[dwolfett]

They still have not addressed this absurd situation. I want to record two shows and watch a third, but I cant Im forced to watch one of the two I want to record or only record one. The worst sitution ever that still has not been corrected. Horrid service dudes. Not a happy customer.  All the shows I like are on Sunday or Monday and I want to be able to record as many as I like and watch whatever I choose to watch.

[BlueJay]

I share your grief and know the pain, dwolfett.    I'm in the same boat on Sundays and Mondays..  It's like the planning of the invasion of Normandy.        Just kidding. 

Just checking which shows are available in OnDemand, is a hassle, because the majority of the shows do not show the Series or Episode or Original date.  

Maybe one of these days........   just dreaming....    Guess we could all switch to Direct TV.. 

ciao, bj

[anothermike]

YES, COMCAST XFINITY SUCKS! You would think they'd come up with a BETTER recording system! You can ONLY record 2 shows but have to WATCH one of them or it won't record.

On ATT I used to record FOUR shows at once! I'm stuck with Comcast now in my new building and wish I could go back to ATT! ! !

[Sazie]

Tonight I recorded and WATCHED American Idol on from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. on FOX.  I also recorded Elementary which was on from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on CBS. When Idol had ended, I went to the recorded Elementary, but the show started in the middle. The first hour was not there!! So is there something new we should know besides watching/recording one channel until it is over, then watching the other recorded show afterwards?

Thanks!

[Sazie]

Nobody has an answer for this?