Recording New programs only
spacedebris
Master - Level 2

A buddy of mine over at Verizon just messaged me saying that Verizon is pushing out an update to the guide/dvr that is supposed to fix the issue with the box not being able to tell the difference between new and repeat shows. He says it is supposed to roll out tonight. So if we have the DVR's set to record "new only" it should now only record new. They still have lots of bugs to fix but at least this is a step in the right direction.

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Re: Recording New programs only
CapnTrips
Contributor - Level 3

Interesting.  I hope that you are correct, but...  the problem is not with the DVR, it is with the program guide not having accurate data and flags.  If they are swittching to a new Program Guide provider (which they outsource to a company called FYI) then it's a long-awaited upgrade.  I'll believe it when I see it.

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Carl
Specialist - Level 1

i read that the upgrades scheduled for tonight have been postponed.

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LoloBond
Newbie

I switched to Verizon back in July and since then I been beating this issue with TS, they have no clue what I'm talking about.... They say the guide comes from the TV station and they have to fix the problem.

I'll give Verizon till the end of Sep if I don't see a fix I will switch back to Directv. All my seasons start this month and this issue is going to fill my tinny hard drive in no time. I can't believe how frustrating is to deal with uneducated TS... No their fault but Verizon for not forwarding info... Oh well

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ffrcoupe
Enthusiast - Level 3

@LoloBond wrote:

I switched to Verizon back in July and since then I been beating this issue with TS, they have no clue what I'm talking about.... They say the guide comes from the TV station and they have to fix the problem.

I'll give Verizon till the end of Sep if I don't see a fix I will switch back to Directv. All my seasons start this month and this issue is going to fill my tinny hard drive in no time. I can't believe how frustrating is to deal with uneducated TS... No their fault but Verizon for not forwarding info... Oh well


I switched from a DTV DVR to a FiOS DVR in June and I appreciate the additional recording options with FiOS. I was to the point of scrolling through the guide for shows that I want to watch and making sure they record using DTV. I no longer do that with FiOS so I'm a happy camper now.

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LoloBond
Newbie

DTV? I'm sorry could you please be more specific? TIA!

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ffrcoupe
Enthusiast - Level 3

@LoloBond wrote:

DTV? I'm sorry could you please be more specific? TIA!


It's my shortcut for DirecTV.

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Re: Recording New programs only
LoloBond
Newbie

I never had any problems with Directv recording new programs only, unfortunately I switched to Verizon to save $15 and have all in 1 bill... Me and my great ideas!

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