PVR

The PVR function allows you to easily record digital television content for later viewing. The function is only available for digital channels. To use PVR, you must connect a storage device for recording. The format of the storage disk should be NTFS, FAT32. The PVR will not function if a data storage device has not been connected.

Read before recording programmes

Note:
  • To use PVR, you must connect a storage device for recording. PVR will not function if a data storage device has not been connected.
  • The format of the storage device can be NTFS or FAT32. The storage space of your device should be no less than 2GB (for 15 minutes high-definition video). It is strongly recommended to use a USB mobile hard disk drive instead of a USB flash drive as the storage device.
  • If the transfer rate of your hard disk is too slow, a pop-up notice will be displayed. In this case, you will need to use another disk with higher speed.
  • Some broadcasters may restrict to record the programme.
  • During the recording progress, channels locked with Channel Lock (password needed) are disabled to watch.
  • Some channel-related configuration may conflict with background recording. In this case, a reminding window will pop up.
  • The listed functions may not be applicable in some models/countries/regions.
  • PVR function is only available for digital channels. Analogue channels are not supported.

Schedule Recording

In Live TV, press / > Guide(EPG).

In Guide(EPG), select the upcoming programme, press button to select PVR and set the appointment time and period. In Guide (EPG), press the [RED] button or press button to display the colour menu and select RED to view the scheduled recording. In schedule recording list, you can readjust the reservation information that has been set.

Instant Recording

In Live TV, press / > PVR.

Select a USB storage device. The device speed will be tested if it is used for the first time.

You can manually stop recording or choose to automatically match the programme time.

Standby Recording

If you press the power button during recording and select Standby Recording, your TV will go into standby mode but the recording process is still going on. If you press power button again to wake up the TV, the recording process will not be affected. After recording, the recorded file will be automatically saved to the disk.

Background Recording

When you switch to an App or another source (e.g. HDMI) during recording, the recording process will continue. When the recording has completed, the recorded programme will be automatically saved to the attached USB disk. If you want to manually stop recording, press / button on your remote control and select TV to switch back to the channel that is currently being recorded.