DVR
FAQ
- How much does it cost?
- Can’t I just get a DVR from a store?
- What’s the difference between a cable DVR and an independent brand?
- Will it work with my TV or home entertainment system?
- Does this mean I need a second cable box?
- How much TV can I store?
- Can I use it on any TV in the house?
- What features are supported?
- What’s the difference between a cable DVR and On Demand TV?
How much does it cost?
- Most cable DVR packages are available for a low monthly fee. Your cable DVR equipment is provided for you by your local cable company and built into the set-top box, meaning you don’t have to spend money to buy your separate equipment on your own. Better still, as technology improves you won’t be stuck with obsolete equipment.
Can’t I just get a DVR from a store?
- Sure. Popular DVR brands work with any cable, satellite or over-the-air TV signal. The advantage of a cable DVR is that you don’t have to purchase it yourself; instead, in most locations your cable company provides it for you. Plus, a cable DVR is integrated into your digital cable service so that things work together. A cable DVR uses the same menu and on-screen system you already know. It makes selecting, recording and playing back recorded shows easier and more intuitive.
Also, if your store-bought DVR fails to work properly, you’ll have to call a technical-support service, or take it back to the store. Your cable company will provide on-site support for any questions you have about your cable DVR.
Will it work with my TV or home entertainment system?
- Yes. You can install it yourself, or your cable company will install your cable DVR professionally for you, ensuring correct integration with all your home entertainment equipment, including DVD players, DVD recorders and more.
Does this mean I need a second cable box?
- No. Cable DVR technology is integrated into a digital cable receiver, meaning you require just one set-top box per TV set to control all of your digital cable features, plus your DVR applications. Most cable DVRs also are built to accommodate HDTV signals, so you get added benefit from a single box.
How much TV can I store?
- Cable-integrated DVRs can store more than 70 hours of your favorite TV show in standard resolution. Many cable DVRs also accommodate high-definition TV (HDTV) recording and playback. Your cable company can provide you with detail about DVR options available to you.
Can I use it on any TV in the house?
- Yes, your cable DVR can be used with any television set. Some cable companies offer technology that allows you to connect multiple TV sets to DVR service, too.
What features are supported?
- Cable DVR delivers the full range of popular DVR functions, including the ability to pause and rewind live TV, the ability to easily select programs to record, the ability to create your own instant replays, and the ability to fast-forward through recorded content.
What’s the difference between a cable DVR and On Demand?
- A cable DVR lets you choose in advance to record TV shows, sports games and other programs. You tell the DVR what to record. With On Demand, you select from a menu of hundreds of Hollywood hit movies and TV shows. Either way, you get to choose what to watch, and when. In fact, most people who have DVRs also use On Demand.
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