How to Check the Size of Your Motorola DVR From Comcast

by Craig Sernotti, Demand Media

Knowing how much space is available on your Comcast DVR lets you record the shows you want to watch.

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Comcast users with digital video recorders don't have to rush home in time to watch their favorite shows. Much like the VCRs of old, a DVR will record a copy of the program to the device's hard drive for later viewing. Motorola manufactures several DVRs for Comcast capable of recording regular programs and those broadcasting in HD. Checking a DVR's size can mean a few things, but there are several ways in which you can learn this information.

Step 1

Press the "My DVR" button on your Comcast remote. When your TV is on, this will open the DVR menu. Press the arrows on your remote to select the "My Recordings" option in the menu, and then press the "OK/Select" button. This brings you to a listing of your recordings. You will see a percentage at the top of the menu -- this is how much hard drive space is used by your recordings.

Step 2

Measure your DVR. Press a tape measure or ruler to the device and record its length, width and height to learn its size.

Step 3

Call Comcast at 1-800-266-2278 and follow the prompts to speak to a customer service representative. The representative should be able to tell you which specific model you have, its hard drive size and how many hours of recording the device allows.

Step 4

Visit the official Motorola website to view the page for your specific DVR model. The page will give you the technical specifications, including the size, for your device.

References

  • Comcast: DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and HD DVR Service

Resources

  • Comcast: Home
  • Motorola: All-Digital Set-Tops

About the Author

Craig Sernotti is a freelance editor and writer, specializing in animal and technology topics. He has worked as a copy editor for a construction trade paper, a book editor and is currently employed as a technical editor. Sernotti holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in journalism from The College of New Jersey.

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