Multi room DVR functionality

vicmill

Hello All,

I am new to FIOS, only about 2 Months, and trying to understand the functionality - any help will be greatly appreciated.

I recently changed my QIP6416 in Bedroom and an HD box in the Den to two DVR boxes QIP7232.

In my old configuration, I could set up recoding on the DVR from either box as well as watching recorded program in either room.

In my new set up, with two DVRs, I can watch recorded program from either DVR, but only set up recording on the DVR in the room I am in.

My questions are:

1. How does the Multi Room

2. Are the QIP7232 boxes a MultiRoom DVRs?

2. Should I be able to set up recording from one room on either of the two DVRs?

3. Should I be able to record the same program on both DVRs?

4. Since there are no printed user guide provided by verizon, I could only find installation guide on the website, where can I find operating instructions for the Multi room DVR ?

Any help explaining Multi Room DVR functionality will be appreciated

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Vic

armond_in_nj1

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@vicmill wrote:

... two DVR boxes QIP7232 ... In my old configuration, I could set up recoding on the DVR from either box as well as watching recorded program in either room ... with two DVRs, I can watch recorded program from either DVR, but only set up recording on the DVR in the room I am in ...

... 2. Are the QIP7232 boxes a MultiRoom DVRs? ...

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2. Yes, in the sense that material recorded on either box is viewable on all other STB/DVR boxes on your network (with certain exceptions related to HD vs. SD content). Remember that you must also have multiroom functionality enabled in your subscription settings; this must be done over the phone. If you had multi-room functionality with the old boxes, you should be OK.

With respect to multi-room recording using a single box, or both boxes individually, see below.

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@vicmill wrote:

... 3. Should I be able to record the same program on both DVRs? ...

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3. Question not 100% clear. Yes, you can record the same program on both DVRs, provided that you schedule the recording on the DVR where you want it recorded. I don't believe that you can record the same content twice, once on each box, if you are scheduling from a single box.

It is my understanding that scheduling from a single box will only give you the option to record on your chosen DVR if the scheduling DVR doesn't have sufficient space for the scheduled recording (hope that's clear enough). I am not sure how this will work when scheduling using MyVerizon online, but it's worth checking. Each box should be listed individually online.

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@vicmill wrote:

... 4. Since there are no printed user guide provided by Verizon, I could only find installation guide on the website, where can I find operating instructions for the Multi room DVR ? ...

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4. For starters, type "DVR" into the "Ask the Community" search box at the top of the page. There are many references, but probably not a complete all-in-one guide in one particular place. The user "lacticacidtrip" has made many informative posts on these forums regarding DVR menus, operating characteristics, etc. Be sure to check his stuff.

For a specific link, I think you will find this material helpful.

User guide for 7200 series (pretty comprehensive):

http://onlinehelp.verizon.net/consumer/bin/pdf/fios/Motorola%20QIP7200%20User%20Guide.pdf

DVR Manager User Guide:

http://www.verizon.com/Support/Residential/Tv/FiosTv/Receivers/Equipment+Issues/QuestionsOne/124820.htm

User guide for the 7000 (useful for comparison study):

http://greatstuffthatworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Motorola_7232P2_User_PDF-Guide.pdf

VZ Multi-Hub Definitions:

http://www.verizon.com/Support/Residential/Tv/FiosTv/Receivers/Multi-Room+DVR/QuestionsOne/129824.htm#