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Method 1: Protect a Recording – Before it’s Recorded
  1. From Live TV, press the GUIDE button
  2. Highlight the desired event and press the SELECT button
  3. Select “Options”
  4. Select “Protect Event” 

  5. Select “Save”
  6. Select “Create Timer”
Method 2: Protect a Recording – After it’s Recorded
  1. From Live TV, press the DVR button 2 times
  2. Highlight the desired recording and press the SELECT button
  3.  Select “Protect”

Method 3: Protect Multiple Recordings – After They are Recorded
  1. From Live TV, press the DVR button 2 times
  2. Select “Edit”
  3. Highlight the desired recordings and press the SELECT button
  4. Select “Protect”

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