LIFamilies.com - Long Island, NY


RSS
Articles Business Directory Blog Real Estate Community Forum Shop My Family Contests

Log In Chat Index Search Rules Lingo Create Account

Quick navigation:   

You must be a logged in user to report a bad post!

Cablevision DVR

Posted By Message

MrsMerlot
Unconditional Love

Member since 4/06

6005 total posts

Name:
Chrissy

Cablevision DVR

so if I'm recording two shows at the same time, I can't watch a third show live...how do I get around this?

Posted 1/24/08 3:21 PM
 
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource

SuzyQ
Mama to 3!?!?!?

Member since 7/06

8069 total posts

Name:
Susan

Re: Cablevision DVR

I go watch the 3rd show on the bedroom TV. It's annoying. Chat Icon

Posted 1/24/08 3:22 PM
 

TreAnt427
-

Member since 8/06

8652 total posts

Name:
Tracy

Re: Cablevision DVR

You can't get around it. The only thing you can do, is watch a show on the DVR that is already recorded, instead of the two shows you are currently recording.

Posted 1/24/08 3:25 PM
 

2BEANS
wow time is going fast.

Member since 9/07

16106 total posts

Name:
Tina

Re: Cablevision DVR

Nope.. if your recording two at one time, you cant watch a reg. channel.. you can watch a show you already dvr or a movie.

Posted 1/24/08 3:26 PM
 

Preguntas
it's pretty precious

Member since 1/07

3839 total posts

Name:
Lauren

Re: Cablevision DVR

worst rule ever.
See if one of the shows has a second showtime- like how Project runway will also show on Thursday nights at 11 PM or whatever?

Posted 1/24/08 3:27 PM
 

GoldenRod
10 years on LIF!

Member since 11/06

26792 total posts

Name:
Shawn

Re: Cablevision DVR

DVRs that can record 2 things at once are technically two boxes. There are two receivers in the box. It's not a "rule", it's a physical limit. The only way around the 2 receiver limit is to have more receivers.

Just like in the "olden days", if you wanted to tape two things at once, you needed two VCRs, and to record 3 things at once, you needed 3 VCRs.

Currently, we have 2 boxes, and one has two receivers, so we can record 3 shows at once, and watch a 4th that was recorded earlier.

Posted 1/24/08 4:07 PM
 

MrsMerlot
Unconditional Love

Member since 4/06

6005 total posts

Name:
Chrissy

Re: Cablevision DVR

Can I have a DVR box in the Living Room, and get another one for the Bedroom and record different shows on eah one????

Posted 1/24/08 4:09 PM
 

MrsMerlot
Unconditional Love

Member since 4/06

6005 total posts

Name:
Chrissy

Re: Cablevision DVR

Posted by GoldenRod

DVRs that can record 2 things at once are technically two boxes. There are two receivers in the box. It's not a "rule", it's a physical limit. The only way around the 2 receiver limit is to have more receivers.

Just like in the "olden days", if you wanted to tape two things at once, you needed two VCRs, and to record 3 things at once, you needed 3 VCRs.

Currently, we have 2 boxes, and one has two receivers, so we can record 3 shows at once, and watch a 4th that was recorded earlier.



You're the best...seriously...just thought you should know that.

So I'm okay to have a box in the LR and then one in the BR...and record different shows right?

Posted 1/24/08 4:10 PM
 

GoldenRod
10 years on LIF!

Member since 11/06

26792 total posts

Name:
Shawn

Re: Cablevision DVR

Posted by McLovin

Posted by GoldenRod

DVRs that can record 2 things at once are technically two boxes. There are two receivers in the box. It's not a "rule", it's a physical limit. The only way around the 2 receiver limit is to have more receivers.

Just like in the "olden days", if you wanted to tape two things at once, you needed two VCRs, and to record 3 things at once, you needed 3 VCRs.

Currently, we have 2 boxes, and one has two receivers, so we can record 3 shows at once, and watch a 4th that was recorded earlier.



You're the best...seriously...just thought you should know that.

So I'm okay to have a box in the LR and then one in the BR...and record different shows right?



External ImageExternal ImageExternal Image

Chat Icon Chat Icon

Sure, no problem doing that. We have our two boxes next to each other because we only have one TV at the moment, but the remote controls fight with each other... Chat Icon Chat Icon

The only difference between having them together and having them in different rooms is the length and direction of the cables. Chat Icon Chat Icon

ETA: We're planning on doing the exact same setup you're mentioning, probably later this year.

Message edited 1/24/2008 4:15:37 PM.

Posted 1/24/08 4:14 PM
 

sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!

Member since 10/05

20369 total posts

Name:
Jesss, duh.

Re: Cablevision DVR

We just have 2 DVR's. One in the bedroom and one in the Living room. So technically we can record 3 shows while watching a 4th.

Posted 1/24/08 4:21 PM
 

MrsMerlot
Unconditional Love

Member since 4/06

6005 total posts

Name:
Chrissy

Re: Cablevision DVR

Thank you so much everyone! I'm super excited!!!! Now I don't have to kick hubby out when he wants to play his video games, and I want to watch my recorded shows!

Posted 1/24/08 4:34 PM
 

tourist

Member since 5/05

10425 total posts

Name:

Re: Cablevision DVR

Posted by Preguntas

worst rule ever.
See if one of the shows has a second showtime- like how Project runway will also show on Thursday nights at 11 PM or whatever?



Yeah, we record all DH's weird sci-fi crap in the middle of the night if there are normal people shows on during prime time that we want to watch/record.

Posted 1/24/08 5:34 PM
 

Domino
Always My Miracle

Member since 9/05

9924 total posts

Name:

Re: Cablevision DVR

the only problem with having the two boxes is that you can only watch the shows where you record. I have to plan what shows I'm going to record and on what box to figure in what room I plan on watching the shows.Chat Icon

Posted 1/25/08 6:31 AM
 

BabyBoy
is Skylar Elizabeth

Member since 5/05

4189 total posts

Name:
Tom

Re: Cablevision DVR

keep in mind, if you its 9.95 per dvr box + the rental fee (6 bux)

so if you have more then 1, you are gonna get banged for money and fees...

Posted 1/25/08 7:55 AM
 
 

Potentially Related Topics:

Topic Posted By Started Replies Forum
Need help with my new Cablevision DVR CC0203 10/14/07 2 Families Helping Families ™
Cablevision DVR Laura1976 10/5/07 5 Families Helping Families ™
My Cablevision DVR isn't working Acerone 10/3/07 7 Families Helping Families ™
Cablevision DVR LaurenExp 9/27/06 4 Families Helping Families ™
Cablevision DVR Lovers! LaurenExp 9/22/06 6 Families Helping Families ™
Tevo vs. Cablevision DVR lkylady 3/3/06 33 Families Helping Families ™
 
Quick navigation:   
Currently 751963 users on the LIFamilies.com Chat
New Businesses
1 More Rep
Carleton Hall of East Islip
J&A Building Services
LaraMae Health Coaching
Sonic Wellness
Julbaby Photography LLC
Ideal Uniforms
Teresa Geraghty Photography
Camelot Dream Homes
Long Island Wedding Boutique
MB Febus- Rodan & Fields
Camp Harbor
Market America-Shop.com
ACM Basement Waterproofing
Travel Tom

      Follow LIWeddings on Facebook

      Follow LIFamilies on Twitter
Long Island Bridal Shows