OT: Really dumb Comcast DVR question

[ratking17]

Ok, for someone that is "in tune" with technology, I just recently got a Comcast DVR for the first time. I am a newbie at how this crazy new technology works. I have already recorded shows just fine, but never have I set the recorder, and then tried to pick up in the middle of the recording and go back to the start.

So, I am going to miss the first half hour of the basketball game tomorrow night, so I set my dvr to record. When I get home, I would like to start viewing the game at the beginning, but I don't want to turn the tv on, go to espn, and then see the score.

So my question for those that are actually in the 21st century, can I just pull up my On Demand menu, go to recordings and start from there (and will the DVR continue to record?)? Or do I need to actually go to ESPN and then press the "rewind" button until I get to the very beginning.

I am sure someone on here has been doing this for years, so I thought I would ask the Lair. Thanks for you guys' help...

 

[Tuck Shop Gal]

Set your recording for the game. Put your tv on another channel so when you come home you will not see score. Your tv can be on any channel and the game will still record. When you go to play the game go to "saved". The show that you taped, the game, will be listed. When you click on the game it will begin playing from the beginning. Good Luck.

 

[ratking17]

perfect...that is what I thought. and because the DVR is still recording, I can just keep watching that until the end of the game correct?

 

[Gregory25]

That is correct. If you start watching about 30 minutes late you should be caught up to live action by start of second half if you're sharp with that FF button.

Also, don't forget to add extended time when you set recording. Need it much more often than not for sporting events.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

Also, don't forget to add extended time when you set recording. Need it much more often than not for sporting events.

Yes, this is critical. Always set it to record 1 hour later. College bball games take 2 hours and 15 minutes and rarely end in the 2 hour window. Eliminating a TO and using called TOs as media TOs will help this but with the emphasis of freedom of movement fouls being called, games will be FT shooting competitions early on.

 

[Pghfan]

you know what issue I run into.. When I watch a DVR'd show while it is recording, then change the channel, and turn it back, it always starts over. So if I get home at 1pm and turn on the noon pitt game, will watch like it's all good, then I forget I am watching a recording, turn on to see psu losing to make myself feel better then turn back the pitt game and it goes back to beginning and I have to ff to where I left off..

 

[ratking17]

The block of time for tonight's game is until 10 pm for some reason. I figure I will catch up quickly by ff through commercials and halftime

 

[Pghfan]

The block of time for tonight's game is until 10 pm for some reason. I figure I will catch up quickly by ff through commercials and halftime

really have done this more and more with football and college hoops. DVR it, start it halfway thru, fast forward thru commercials and the 21 tv timeouts and in football, every single instant replay.. Amazing how fast you can get thru a game when you don't have to sit thru every single instant replay.. Just don't look at any texts from your buddies during game, turn off radio/tv etc..

 

[Tuck Shop Gal]

Btw new tipoff time for basketball game is 7:30 not 7:00 as previously announced.

 

[NTOP]

Yes, this is critical. Always set it to record 1 hour later. College bball games take 2 hours and 15 minutes and rarely end in the 2 hour window. Eliminating a TO and using called TOs as media TOs will help this but with the emphasis of freedom of movement fouls being called, games will be FT shooting competitions early on.

Not "later"....."LONGER".