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Whole-Home DVR service: How to record programs from a TV other than the one connected to your HD DVR?

With Whole-Home DVR service, you can schedule recordings from any room on any TV connected to a receiver in your Whole-Home network.

Step 1

Highlight the program you want to record in the on-screen guide or from a search and just press the RECORD button. (If you're tuned in to the program you want to record, just press the RECORD button.)

Step 2

You will be prompted to select the DVR on which you want to record. Use the ARROW and SELECT buttons to make your selections.

Step 3

You'll see a confirmation screen. Press the SELECT button again to confirm the recording.

Note: you cannot cancel a scheduled recording from a receiver other than your HD DVR.

 

 

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