To Watch a DVR Recording
How do I find my recordings?
Find your audio recordings
How do I watch recorded shows on my PVR?
To access your list press PVR on your remote control, or select “PVR List” from the PVR section of the Menu Bar.
A DVR (Digital-Video-Recorder) is a set-top box with a built-in hard drive for recording your favorite television shows and movies. Unlike a VCR, a DVR set-top box can record programs in HD (High-Definition), schedule series recordings, and record multiple programs at once.
Why is my Dish DVR deleting shows?
Insufficient Disk Space – DVR requires a certain amount of hard drive space to process and keep the recordings. When hard drive space fills up 90-95%, the receiver starts deleting previous recordings to make space for the new one.
How do I stop a series from recording on Direct TV?
How to Stop Recording on DirecTV
How do you manage recordings on Direct TV?
To manage recordings Press MENU on your remote. Go to Recordings and select View Playlist. Select Manage Recordings.
Why are my shows not recording directv?
It means that in the last guide data update, the episode didn't show up or it didn't meet the criteria you set. If you only wanted first runs, then it won't record something it thinks is a rerun. Guide data updates happen all the time.
Does resetting DirecTV dvr erase recordings?
This will reset a bunch of the default settings on your DVR but attempt to keep your recordings. This erases all your recordings, all your settings, and puts your receiver or DVR in the state it was when you got it. We recommend this option before sending a defective or unwanted device back to DIRECTV.
Why can't I fast forward recorded shows on DirecTV?
Originally Answered: Wonder why you can't fast forward through commercials anymore even when you have recorded the content on the DVR you are renting? Directv and comcast are now choosing to disallow their DVR's, which you pay for, the fast forward and other functions which allow skipping commercials.
Why does my DirecTV DVR record random shows?
Not only is it randomly recording shows you didn't ask for DIRECTV NOW is sometimes recording shows from channels you do not subscribe to. When that happens you still can't watch the show but it will take up space in your DVR until you delete the show.
Can I fast forward through commercials on directv?
Yes, it's true. There's a lot of content available on DIRECTV On Demand that doesn't let you skip commercials. The same is true of the “Restart” functionality that lets you start a show in the middle and rewind to the beginning. Not only can't you skip commercials but in many cases rewind and fast forward are disabled.
How do you get rid of directv can't Fast forward?
on right side front of dvr, behind door hit red button to restart, then “program cannot be fast forwarded” will go away.
