Q. How do I download my recorded TV shows?
A. You need to download and install the Rent my DVR Download Client. The application will download the recorded TV show to your computer.
Q. What does the TV networks have to say?
A. According to fox networks it is OK to ask a friend or co-worker to tape video shows for you. We at www.rentmydvr.com are all friends. See "ask fox question 8."
8. Can I get tapes of FOX Network Primetime Shows sent to me?
ANSWER:
The FOX Network does not provide nor sell videos of any of shows, specials or movies that air on the Network.
Our recommendation is to ask co-workers, friends, family and neighbors for anyone who may have taped off-the-air the show you are looking for.
Q. How do I pay?
A. Each episode you get recorded cost you 20 Euro Cents. That amount
is reserved from you account when someone commits to record the show for you. It
is drawn from you account when the file is downloaded to your computer.
You deposit money to your account using PaySon.
Q. Let's say I missed an episode of Lost and realize that I didn't file a request to record it. Will I have the ability to request that episode after it has been broadcasted?
A. NO!. All we do is that we supply a way for you to find a person that is willing let you rent his DVR to record future shows for you.
Q. Is the download client available on platforms other than Windows?
A. Currently, it is only available for Windows and we have no plans, today for making it available on other platforms. But in the future we hope to be able to provide it.
Q. What Codec's do I need to be able to watch the show that I have downloaded?
A. It depends on the person who recorded the show for you. In the
future, we are trying to get all our customers to use Xvid. If you have problem
in the meanwhile, try to install the latest Mega Codec Pack, that can be found at
http://www.free-codecs.com/
Q. I have another questions
A. If you have other questions send them to our customer support