I've been recording network shows from unencrypted clear QAM with generally good results, by selecting shows from the Program Guide, and editing the Schedule to repeat as desired. The downside has been that this gives priority to the time/day/channel slot (rather than the named program), so when the schedule varies I get shows I don't want, and (worse) recordings I did want are mis-named when the scheduled shows resume. Also, I get repeats I don't need to see.
So now I've cancelled all that and gone over to using Smart Guides for all repeating shows. My only two criteria are "Title is Showname (e.g. New Girl, etc)", and "New is True". So far so good. My question is whether there are other Smart Guide strategies or logic conditions I should consider? There are lots on the list. Suggestions or tips?
Also, do I need to select "record all shows" from the Options drop down to continue recording future shows?
Finally, I see that a show won't record if there's a conflict, but that no alert pops up unless I try to make it record; that requires scanning all my Smart Guides (one for each show :tedious
. Is there an easier way to get a conflict alert?
So now I've cancelled all that and gone over to using Smart Guides for all repeating shows. My only two criteria are "Title is Showname (e.g. New Girl, etc)", and "New is True". So far so good. My question is whether there are other Smart Guide strategies or logic conditions I should consider? There are lots on the list. Suggestions or tips?
Also, do I need to select "record all shows" from the Options drop down to continue recording future shows?
Finally, I see that a show won't record if there's a conflict, but that no alert pops up unless I try to make it record; that requires scanning all my Smart Guides (one for each show :tedious
. Is there an easier way to get a conflict alert?
