Watch something early with timeshifting? - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

chengbin · 2010-06-02, 08:31 PM

I know that timeshifting to a later hour works by watching a show on a channel in a different time zone. I'm pretty sure Ontario's GMT -5 time zone isn't the earliest. So, it is possible to watch something early with timeshifting by going to a channel with a time zone earlier than GMT -5? I have 2 shows both at 9 (Glee and America's Got Talent), and I'd like to watch one at 8 and one at 9.

Thanks.

DSgamby · 2010-06-02, 08:35 PM

You can watch the show whenever it is on in the channel.

If you have a PVR, you can record one and watch another and then watch the recorded one whenever you want.

whitbyterry · 2010-06-02, 09:53 PM

Occasionally an Atlantic Canada channel will air something early. Since Eastern time is the earliest in the US so everyone usually matches up to that.

ScaryBob · 2010-06-02, 11:56 PM

I've seen the occasional show on ATV or NTV at 7pm EST. Other than that, there isn't much in the way of earlier airings. CTV will sometimes air a show early when there is a time conflict but it can't be counted on. As stated, a PVR/DVR is the best way to time shift shows. A dual tuner model will allow watching and recording of two shows airing in the same time slot.

jbracing24 · 2010-06-03, 09:49 AM

http://www.zap2it.com/

Put up the schedule for Rogers and put in the name of the show under search. It should show you all the times and channels your shows are on. I just did a search for Glee under Shaw Direct and the earliest showing of a new episode is Fox Rochester.

scampbell · 2010-06-03, 10:15 AM

Do people on the west coast have Eastern Time time-shifting channels which would allow them to watch prime time shows during supper?

jbracing24 · 2010-06-03, 11:19 AM

I know that in Calgary, Shaw cable provides eastern feeds from Detroit and some of the major CDN networks.
I've watched Nascar from there and it is kinda weird to watch a race at 11am on Sunday morning.

chengbin · 2010-06-03, 04:40 PM

Thanks jbracing24.

How did you get it to show Fox Rochester to be the earliest? When I did a search, the time on every channel is the same.

nvm, I see you use Shaw. I plan to use Rogers.

Just curious, what time does Glee show on Fox Rochester?

jbracing24 · 2010-06-03, 05:37 PM

Glee:

Tue 6/8 8:59-10:00pm 78 WUHF Tue 6/8 8:59-10:00pm 323 WUHFDT Tue 6/8 9:00-10:00pm 63 CJON Tue 6/8 9:00-10:00pm 39 CIII Tue 6/8 9:00-10:00pm 34 CKND Tue 6/8 9:00-10:00pm 52 CHFD Tue 6/8 10:00-11:00pm 30 CFSK Tue 6/8 11:59-1:00am 85 KCPQ Tue 6/8 11:59-1:00am 328 KCPQDT Tue 6/8 11:59-1:00am 90 KAYU Wed 6/9 12:00-1:00am 5 CHAN Wed 6/9 12:00-1:00am 21 CITV Wed 6/9 12:00-1:00am 17 CICT

2010-06-02, 08:31 PM	#1
chengbin Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 51	Watch something early with timeshifting? I know that timeshifting to a later hour works by watching a show on a channel in a different time zone. I'm pretty sure Ontario's GMT -5 time zone isn't the earliest. So, it is possible to watch something early with timeshifting by going to a channel with a time zone earlier than GMT -5? I have 2 shows both at 9 (Glee and America's Got Talent), and I'd like to watch one at 8 and one at 9. Thanks.

2010-06-02, 11:56 PM	#4
ScaryBob Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Dandelion City Posts: 7,133	I've seen the occasional show on ATV or NTV at 7pm EST. Other than that, there isn't much in the way of earlier airings. CTV will sometimes air a show early when there is a time conflict but it can't be counted on. As stated, a PVR/DVR is the best way to time shift shows. A dual tuner model will allow watching and recording of two shows airing in the same time slot. __________________ At 20 I had a good mind. At 40 I had money. At 60 I've lost my mind and my money. Oh, to be 20 again. --Scary

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2010-06-02, 08:35 PM	#2
DSgamby Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Posts: 3,932	You can watch the show whenever it is on in the channel. If you have a PVR, you can record one and watch another and then watch the recorded one whenever you want.

2010-06-02, 09:53 PM	#3
whitbyterry Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Whitby, Ontario (Rogers Cable), LG 42PC3D, 8642HD Posts: 514	Occasionally an Atlantic Canada channel will air something early. Since Eastern time is the earliest in the US so everyone usually matches up to that.

2010-06-03, 09:49 AM	#5
jbracing24 Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Thorold Ontario Posts: 2,265	http://www.zap2it.com/ Put up the schedule for Rogers and put in the name of the show under search. It should show you all the times and channels your shows are on. I just did a search for Glee under Shaw Direct and the earliest showing of a new episode is Fox Rochester.

2010-06-03, 10:15 AM	#6
scampbell Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Port Carling, Ontario Posts: 815	Do people on the west coast have Eastern Time time-shifting channels which would allow them to watch prime time shows during supper?

2010-06-03, 11:19 AM	#7
jbracing24 Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Thorold Ontario Posts: 2,265	I know that in Calgary, Shaw cable provides eastern feeds from Detroit and some of the major CDN networks. I've watched Nascar from there and it is kinda weird to watch a race at 11am on Sunday morning.

2010-06-03, 04:40 PM	#8
chengbin Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 51	Thanks jbracing24. How did you get it to show Fox Rochester to be the earliest? When I did a search, the time on every channel is the same. nvm, I see you use Shaw. I plan to use Rogers. Just curious, what time does Glee show on Fox Rochester?