Using the PVR Functions on the 6100
These are scattered all over, so I decided to consolidate them for ease of use.
Hey guys, these are just a few pointers I have found for using the PVR funtions on the 6100p.

Connect the hard drive or usb stick to the USB port (the 6100 has no back port, only the front) and format it. Then use the PVR function buttons (the top round set)like you would on a dvd recorder or vcr.

I am using a Maxtor One Touch 4 320g HDD.
To Format the external hard drive go: Menu>Utilities>USB>Format

There are a couple of other options you can change by going: Menu>Utilities>Recording Options

When watching a program that you have recorded, press the info button on the remote and when the info box pops up, it will say PLAY and have the title of the program and the time remaining displayed. It is nothing major, but pretty cool if you want to know how much time is remaining in the program.

Also, if you press the button directly above the number 2 (it looks like and eject button for a VCR) a box with a quick link to the PVR functions. It keeps from having to go into the menu to get to the play list of what all is recorderd.

To set timer recordings:
With the remote do this menu>system setting>timer manager. Then press the green button. Enter the info you see on the screen. In the last setting, which will be 'TYPE' be sure to change this to 'Record'.
I do not know if the receiver has to be left on or if it will work if you turn it off. I never turn mine off.

To program a scheduled record you can set it up the way I described. Set the mode for however often you want it to record..once, daily, weekly, or pick the day of the week.

You can also set a timer recording by going to the program you want to record in the guide before it comes on and pressing the OK button twice. When it is set, a red dot will appear to the right of the title.

If you want to record several items on one channel, for example, if the Discovery channel is running a marathon of a particular show and you want to record all the shows that are aired back to back, there is an easy way to do this. Open the guide, highlight the first show of it that is currently playing, press the RECORD (red) button twice. An option screen will pop up and you can set how long you want it to record that channel, eliminating having to set a timer record program for each individual show.

These are things that I have found in playing around with the receiver. If I find more, I will update this post.

Enjoy

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