Start recording the digital program when you start watching the cable channel. In this case, the digital decoder has to be set for the channel you are watching. When the recording starts, go from digital to analog mode. To do this, go to TV mode by pressing the TV key, then the BYPASS key, which is just below the 7 key. Then, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 or even VIDEO 3 is used to record the digital program. Simply chose the TV mode.

Yes you can but it's not a function of the cable box. The easiest way to do this is to install an A/B switch to the incoming cable, then run one cable to the digital cable box and the other to your VCR. Then, you can watch TV on the digital cable box and record on the separate signal running to your VCR.

Your VCR just has to be set to TV mode, which is analog. Program your VCR or start recording when the show starts. Then, press the TV button to choose digital input using the BYPASS button. Finally, press CABLE to change channels on the digital decoder. This lets you watch a digital channel while recording an analog show. P.S.: If you think you will be recording more often in digital, set your VCR to digital; if you record in analog mode, use the instructions above.

Your digital television/Freeview box will only have one digital tuner. Therefore, in order to watch a different freeview channel at same time as recording a freeview channel, you need to connect another freeview box to your set up. In order to keep wires to a minimum you may wish to purchase a DVD recorder and integrated freeview box like the RDRGXD500.

Start recording when you start watching. In this case, the decoder has to be set at the channel you are watching, and the VCR and TV must be set at channel 3 (4). To begin recording, put the remote control in VCR mode (don't forget to go back to cable mode later).

Make sure that both the TV and VCR are set to the proper output channel 3 (or 4) and program the VCR to turn on at the appropriate time. Tune the digital terminal to the channel you want to record and leave the box on.

You can record two shows simultaneously with a dual tuner card. While recording, you can only view those channels since they are being used by the tuners. If you are recording with only one tuner, you can scan and watch any other channel with the second available tuner.

Yes, you can record at one TV location while you watch a different program at your present location. Currently, you cannot watch one program on TV 1, a different program on TV 2, and record a different third program. Any recorded program can be viewed from either TV location.

Make sure your TV and VCR are set to channel 3 (or 4). Program your VCR to turn on at the appropriate time and make sure it remains tuned to the proper input channel. Tune your digital unit to the channel that you wish to record and leave the system on. This is commonly known as ingress, which is caused by two different signals competing for the same channel. Ingress can be caused by any of several conditions.

The most likely cause of this problem is the station power is not sufficient to spin the disk, in which The interval is shorter than, or equal to, the record length. The interval is the time between the start

The Digital Lineup for your cable company was not selected during the initial setup of your Panasonic ShowStopper Hard Disk Recorder. To correct, press the [MENU] button on the remote control. Next, use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the option for "Setup" and then press the [SELECT] button. Next, use the arrow buttons to highlight the option for "Change Dialing and Input Settings" and then press the [SELECT] button.

Yes. To access any On Demand services, customers must have Time Warner Digital Cable. Our On Demand services rely on digital technology to deliver programming to you.

No. You can watch a program while another records, but you cannot watch or record two programs simultaneously with the DCT6208. (This functionality is available on the DCT6412)

Yes, your cable TV line can carry the TV signal while you send and receive information on the Internet. Depending on how many TVs you have connected to the cable coming into your home, you may also be in need of a Signal Splitter to allow more cable connections to areas within your home. Click here to learn more about our Signal Splitter and Signal Booster products. Currently, most Internet service providers do not provide cable Internet access.

The recording capability will depend on the video format that is being recorded, but you can enjoy hours upon hours of recorded programming.

Digital Cable delivers a digital signal to your home with a reliable fiber optic network. Digital Cable provides digital pictures, CD-quality sound, on demand services, digital music and access to a greater variety of channels on your existing television. There are no expensive satellite dishes or antennas to buy.

Digital receiver is in fact a computer. A computer needs time to process signal. For encrypted signal, it will take even longer time to process.