SUGGESTION, program the DVR to allow SLOW MOTION!

BumperBob1 · ‎08-12-2011

We just switched over to ATT Uverse 200 last night, and I think we'll be pleased when we get used to the different channel numbers, and learn the new features available. BUT, one thing I MISS already from TIME WARNER CABLE is the ability to rewind live TV and watch something in slow motion, or watch anything recorded in slow motion by just pressing the play button during playback. I don't think they ever promoted this feature, I found out about it by accident. You could also eliminate the playback bar by pressing the INFO button twice during slow motion playback.

I wish ATT Uverse programmers would look into an update to the DVR software to allow slow motion playback with a combination of remote key presses. I would suggest that it be programmed so that after pressing the PAUSE button, then during PAUSE, by press the FAST FORWARD button playback would continue in SLOW MOTION. If you could program this feature that way, I would also suggest that the screen be cleared of a playback bar, or channel info once SLOW MOTION starts.

I really enjoy using slow motion during action sequences that go by too fast to see everything that happens. Like during a NASCAR wreck sequence, or other sports, or action movies. I, for one, would REALLY appreciate it if ATT Uverse would look into giving us the ability to enjoy slow motion.

If Time Warner Cable can do it, ATT should be able to do it BETTER!!

markwmsn · ‎06-21-2011

Seconded.

BumperBob1 · ‎08-12-2011

Also, concerning SLOW MOTION on TWC. When you pause during playback, pressing the FAST FORWARD button would STEP forward one frame at a time, which really came in handy sometimes. Pressing the REWIND button would step back about 10 frames so you could find exactly where you wanted to start watching in slow motion by pressing the PLAY button twice.

I hope ATT thinks about this, and writes a software update that will give us AT LEAST slow motion capabilities. The step one frame at a time feature would be great too.

BumperBob1 · ‎08-12-2011

I can't believe only one other person is interested in slow motion capablility on DVR playback. I really miss it. I restate my request, and say again. If Time Warner Cable can playback in slow motion, then ATT Uverse DVR's should be able to do it too, and better!

Cubfan104 · ‎02-02-2009

BumperBob1 wrote:
We just switched over to ATT Uverse 200 last night, and I think we'll be pleased when we get used to the different channel numbers, and learn the new features available. BUT, one thing I MISS already from TIME WARNER CABLE is the ability to rewind live TV and watch something in slow motion, or watch anything recorded in slow motion by just pressing the play button during playback. I don't think they ever promoted this feature, I found out about it by accident. You could also eliminate the playback bar by pressing the INFO button twice during slow motion playback.

I wish ATT Uverse programmers would look into an update to the DVR software to allow slow motion playback with a combination of remote key presses. I would suggest that it be programmed so that after pressing the PAUSE button, then during PAUSE, by press the FAST FORWARD button playback would continue in SLOW MOTION. If you could program this feature that way, I would also suggest that the screen be cleared of a playback bar, or channel info once SLOW MOTION starts.

I really enjoy using slow motion during action sequences that go by too fast to see everything that happens. Like during a NASCAR wreck sequence, or other sports, or action movies. I, for one, would REALLY appreciate it if ATT Uverse would look into giving us the ability to enjoy slow motion.

If Time Warner Cable can do it, ATT should be able to do it BETTER!!

I'm Sorry...as my brother-in-law just died from a car accident, I really don't need a method to watch even the fake crashes of Nascar in slow motion

teetime17 · ‎08-31-2011

I also came from Time Warner and Slow Motion is the number one thing I miss. Most other things I like better, but I sure would like to see slomo!!

txakura · ‎09-08-2009

Every other DVR I've had (A whole series of Dish Network, and Tivo) have had slow motion capability. Imagine my surprise when I tried EVERYTHING I COULD THINK OF to get the U-verse DVR to run in slo-mo. Definitely a good idea.

pac10fan · ‎10-29-2009

I'm sorely tempted to start shopping around for a different service provider because of the shortcomings of my Uverse DVR.

1. Slow Motion (a few different speeds of slow mo)

2. Frame-by-frame forward and back

These have bben widely available features in consumer products for a couple decades. Why can't UVerse keep up? It's irritating.

namtrahc · ‎09-24-2011

Yep it sucks...evey other DVR has slow motion. I also dont like that you cant build search terms like TIVO.

RhoXS · ‎04-08-2011

It is not my intention to find fault with AT&T Uverse but the Uverse DVR really does leave a lot to be desired, especially after recently using a couple of TIVO HD machines.

- The remote controls just plain suck (we have seven STBs). There is nothing else that can be said that can be any clearer than this. The DVR playback buttons are so poorly laid out and sized it amazes me it could have passed any reasonable design review process before it went into production. I just ordered a Logitech Harmony One but am annoyed that I had to spend almost $200 additional dollars just so we can have at least one reasonably usable remote control.

- The DVR does not quickly respond to commands from the remote control. For many commands there is a annoying "latency" between pressing the command button and when the DVR responds. Our previous Tivo HDs did not hesitate to respond.

- Scanning the TV programs into the next week or two for a particular channel is very awkward and time consuming compared to the ease of doing this with the TIVO system.

- There is no excuse for no forward and reverse slow motion functions.

- The 320 Gb hard drive is not upgradable beyond 500 GB. We had 1 TB drives in our TIVOs.

We switched to U-verse early last July. The telephone land line works fine and is indistinguishable from the conventional twisted pair we previously had. Internet works OK with respect to download speeds but there is frequently a very annoying delay after clicking on a link until the new URL starts to be displayed. Too frequently we get an error screen because the site apparently did not respond and have to try a second time. This happens with major sites like CNN, Google, etc. We did not have these problems with our previous ADSL service (albeit with slower download speeds) and our neighbors Comcast internet service responds instantly. At this time we are going to sit tight with Uverse for a short time longer but eventually seriously consider switching to Comcast. I dread doing this after all the effort I expended to install the Uverse system and I just hate dealing with Comcast's sleazy sales people. However, the Uverse service is just not proving to be what we expected.

tdugger1 · ‎11-26-2011

I also just got Uverse and am stunned there's no slow mo. How do you watch football without the ability to run plays you want to review. Dumb. Was a main feature of Replay TV when it first came out and Comcast has had this for years.

mibrnsurg · ‎07-15-2008

Might be a problem that it is not possible to have a slo-mo routine that would be radically different from another company's patented procedure (esp Tivo) and be sued as they are now being sued due to Series Recordings by Tivo.

Don't think MS MediaRoom 5.0 (our operating system thru WinCE) has that feature currently.

Chris

Please NO SD stretch-o-vision or 480 SD HD Channels
1-800-288-2020, After he gets acct info, press # a bunch of times, get a menu from Mr. Voice recognition
Your Results May Vary, In My Humble Opinion
I Call It Like I See It, Simply a U-verse user, nothing more

ITGuy2011 · ‎12-02-2011

WOW!!!! I've signed up to have Uverse installed at my home, but now that I have found these forums I'm seriously considering canceling. No slo-mo?!?!? I was suprised enough to find out these DVRs only have 320GB drives. Then I just found out they don't have the ability to set up future recordings based on keywords (not just what is in the guide now, but forever... Tivo calls it a "wish list". Directv has this function too). I feel like this is a segment of REEAALLY?!?! with Seth Myers on SNL.

RCSMG · ‎12-10-2007

Thats good due dilligence on your part. There are many many people who have gotten the service to find out some of the things you have discovered. I have had the service since December 07 and I have enjoyed the service. There have been some differences that I have had to get used to but I wouldn't change to another service at all.

ITGuy2011 · ‎12-02-2011

Just thought I should update...

I did indeed cancel my ATT Uverse install in favor of DTV since they have all of the features I think are important to most users:

Large recording capasity; 500GB per DVR - Att was going to send me a 160GB drive LOL!!!
I got two DVRs - The now playing list shows all shows on both DVRs. This means I can record 4 shows at the same time and I get 1TB of storage total between the two DVRs. As I understand it, with ATT you can only have 1 DVR per household.
Ability to stream shows from one room to another - Att does this as well
Ability to set up season passes based purely on a keyword. The DVR will record shows that weren't in the guide when you set up the season pass forever.
Ability to perform slow motion replay

Maybe someday I will look at the ATT solution again when the above features are available.

RCSMG · ‎12-10-2007

Enjoy.

poppyanne · ‎12-18-2011

Time Warner not only had slow motion forward and backward, but you could also pause and then advance frame by frame. Doesn't seem like these features would be very difficult for AT&T U-verse to have available. How long have people been complaining about this and it is still not available? This is an issue that makes me seriously consider switching.

mibrnsurg · ‎07-15-2008

I'd have to say now a days the Networks cover all the slow/frame by frame motion ever needed on a sports channel for any play as needed.

Chris

Please NO SD stretch-o-vision or 480 SD HD Channels
1-800-288-2020, After he gets acct info, press # a bunch of times, get a menu from Mr. Voice recognition
Your Results May Vary, In My Humble Opinion
I Call It Like I See It, Simply a U-verse user, nothing more

dhascall · ‎04-21-2008

poppyanne wrote:
Time Warner not only had slow motion forward and backward, but you could also pause and then advance frame by frame. Doesn't seem like these features would be very difficult for AT&T U-verse to have available. How long have people been complaining about this and it is still not available? This is an issue that makes me seriously consider switching.

When I hear someone saying something like "Doesn't seem like ... would be too hard to do...," I have to chuckle (or throw up a little, in my mouth ) As Chris pointed out, the client that U-Verse runs on, Windows Mediaroom does not even have the ability to do slow motion or frame-by-frame. Are you familar with Mediaroom? I am. I have a PC that has Media Center Edition. I do not recall a frame-by-frame or slow mo option, there, either.

There is a TV provider in Canada (Telus) that uses Mediaroom. This thread mentions no Slow Mo. Read 3-4 responses down.

Cancelling the service because of one missing DVR feature? Yeah, okay. I just laughed and threw up, a bit more, LOL.

tvnutcoder · ‎05-20-2012

It is already May 20, 2012 and they still do not have the feature. I, too, may cancel the entire triple play that was installed (in just 5 hours of cabling with much help from me) due to this ommission on the remote.

However, I have sort of a work around and ATT can get an even better one implemented with a quick code change to its iPad and iPhone Uverse apps.

My equipment is all the latest, good signal, good wifi etc and there is no latency when I push remote buttons or use the iPad control pad feature. If I hit pause once to pause it, then hit it twice in rapid succession I can get about a 5 frame advance from the iPad and maybe 3-4 frames on the remote when my finger is fast.

The app can add a slo mo button and issue continuos rapid pauses to implement. I would code such an app myself but I doubt ATT would release info to connect to their DVR or if Apple would approve such an app.

I agree most networks provide plenty of slo mo review but it would be nice to use it in action movies, nature shows etc.

ellenjeep · ‎05-25-2012

dhascall wrote:
poppyanne wrote:
Time Warner not only had slow motion forward and backward, but you could also pause and then advance frame by frame. Doesn't seem like these features would be very difficult for AT&T U-verse to have available. How long have people been complaining about this and it is still not available? This is an issue that makes me seriously consider switching.
When I hear someone saying something like "Doesn't seem like ... would be too hard to do...," I have to chuckle (or throw up a little, in my mouth ) As Chris pointed out, the client that U-Verse runs on, Windows Mediaroom does not even have the ability to do slow motion or frame-by-frame. Are you familar with Mediaroom? I am. I have a PC that has Media Center Edition. I do not recall a frame-by-frame or slow mo option, there, either.

There is a TV provider in Canada (Telus) that uses Mediaroom. This thread mentions no Slow Mo. Read 3-4 responses down.

Cancelling the service because of one missing DVR feature? Yeah, okay. I just laughed and threw up, a bit more, LOL.

No slow motion? no frame advance? What is this, LIVE TV? I've just moved from a stack of 4 VCR's to ATT because of their 4 channel recording, only to find that the DVR has NONE of the useful features I had on my VCR's. What a CROCK. I don't care what their "operating system" is - this is a function that is fundimental to watching TV, that I can't imagine what I'm going to do without it!!! This is just one of many LIES that the ATT people told me when I signed up for their service. "Discovery? Of course you get Discovery!" NOT. "DVR works exactly like your VCR" NOT. I'm so fed up ATT that I'm cancelling it and going to something else the day my contract ends.