After your cable service provider has installed a DVR in your home, it is now time to use the device to record the television shows you desire to record. There are two ways you can record a television show. You can record live shows as you are watching them, or you can set the DVR to record at a future point. The process you follow may vary slightly with the brand of DVR you use, but is fairly similar with all DVR brands.
Record a Live Show
Step 1
Turn on your television.
Step 2
Use your remote to turn to the channel that features the show or movie you want to record.
Step 3
Press the "Record" button on the remote control. The show is now recording.
Record a Future Show
Step 1
Turn on your television.
Step 2
Press the "Guide" button on your remote control to open a screen that includes listings of the times and dates when shows and movie will play.
Step 3
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to navigate to the time and date of the show or movie you want to record.
Step 4
Press the "Record" button. The show now will record when it is broadcast.
References
- Comcast: DVR User Guide
Resources
- Consumer Reports: DVR Buying Guide