Recording a PPV

[rodbender777]

I just recorded my first PPV event. Now I'm wondering if I get charged again if I watch it off of my DVR. The DVR menu says it is a locked event and there is that $ sign on the info page. So I'm wondering If I get charged again.

 

[Cold Irons]

Nope - you can watch it again & again without charge. We do this all the time - maybe my wife & I watch it first & then the Kids at some later time. Any time we order a PPV, we always record it in case we want to watch it again, or in case we have a living room full of teenagers in the next couple of weeks that need something to do.

Don't know why it is a "Locked Event" in the list.

 

[Cegarrett]

it's not a "Locked" event it is a "Protected" event

 

[lakebum431]

it's not a "Locked" event it is a "Protected" event

Yep, it defaults to protected. I'm guessing that since a customer paid for it E* doesn't want to get a pissed off phone call about it being deleted.

 

[cclement]

Doesn't all PPV events automatically get recorded? It seems the few I have purchased were always in my schedule.

 

[lakebum431]

No, it automatically goes to the record screen, but you have to select yes to make it happen.

 

[sbsi]

What do you mean "protected", do you mean copy protected cannot be recorded onto tape?

 

[navychop]

It means it won't be erased if you run out of hard disk space. When that happens, the oldest recordings start getting erased, unless they are protected.

 

[sA :: Shaggy]

this is another reason the VOD is bs, u cant pay 3.99 for the regualar sat version of the movie and record it. then watch over and over and over again lol.

With VOD u pay 4.99 to rent it and then i think (correct me if im wrong) after the 24hrs u have to pay again.

 

[pete424]

Nope - you can watch it again & again without charge. We do this all the time - maybe my wife & I watch it first & then the Kids at some later time. Any time we order a PPV, we always record it in case we want to watch it again, or in case we have a living room full of teenagers in the next couple of weeks that need something to do.

Don't know why it is a "Locked Event" in the list.

Is this true of all PPV titles? I was thinking of purchasing the HBO show on the 6th of all the Nascar stars running on the dirt from Eldora but I have a business meeting that night. If I purchase it and set my 622 to record it I will be able to watch it later?

 

[sA :: Shaggy]

Is this true of all PPV titles? I was thinking of purchasing the HBO show on the 6th of all the Nascar stars running on the dirt from Eldora but I have a business meeting that night. If I purchase it and set my 622 to record it I will be able to watch it later?

Yep over and over. too your little hearts content.

enjoy.

 

[lakebum431]

Yep, it even works for the boxing and other special events.