[This feature is available in certain countries only.]
What is Time Machine Ready?
Time Machine Ready is a function that allows you to record a programme you are currently watching or want to watch and rewind a programme you are watching in real time.
Instant recording | Immediately records a programme you are watching.
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Scheduled recording | Selects a programme you want or sets the time to record. |
Play | Plays back the recordings. |
Live Playback | Rewinds a programme you are watching, in real time. |
[This feature is available in certain countries only.] You can record digital programmes transmitted through an RF cable.
Recording of content containing copyright information is not supported.
All broadcasts are protected by copyright so you may need to receive permission from the appropriate copyright owners before reproducing or playing back these broadcasts. If a user records audio or video using this device, the recordings must be for personal use only. Selling, transferring or renting recordings protected by copyright is prohibited.
You must connect a USB HDD storage device to use the Time Machine Ready function.
Videos recorded by other TV models cannot be played.
Time Machine Ready feature is supported by DTV signals only.
DTV channels that are broadcast in AVS/AVS+ codec does not support the Time Machine Ready function.
Setting the Time Machine Ready Functions
Option
You can change the settings for Time Machine Ready while using the Time Machine Ready function.
Live Playback |
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Auto deleting for Recordings | Automatically deletes old recordings when a USB HDD device is full in order to secure space to save new recordings. |
Protected recordings are not deleted automatically.
Recordings saved on a USB HDD device can get damaged. The manufacturer is not liable for any damaged recordings as it is the user's responsibility to manage their content.
Using Instant Recording
[This function is available on certain models or in certain countries only.]
To record what you are watching immediately, press the REC button on the progress bar that appears.
The Live TV button changes to the Recording stop button when recording is in progress.
button on the remote control and press the The Live TV button changes to the Recording stop button when recording is in progress.

Instant recording can also be done using the
button on the remote control.Up to 3 hours of instant recording is supported. To change the end time of the recording, press the Stop Option button and set the Recording end time modify option.
The amount of time available for recording will vary depending on the capacity of your USB HDD storage device.
Press the
button while recording to display information about the recording in the top right-hand corner of the screen.The
button operation may vary depending on the country.If you force your TV to power off while recording, the recorded content may not be saved. Ideally, you should stop the recording and check that the programme has been recorded before turning the TV off.
Some functions may not be available while recording is in progress.
Stopping Recording | When the progress bar appears, press the Recording stop button. Alternatively, you may select the Stop Option button on the progress bar or press the button on the remote control and select Recording stop. |
Modifying the recording end time | When the progress bar appears, select the Stop Option button or press the button on the remote control and select Recording end time modify.
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Viewing recorded TV
Recorded TV
Recordings saved on a USB HDD device can get damaged.
Play on previous playtime | Resumes playback of a recording you have already started. |
Play from the start | Plays back the selected recording from the beginning. |
Up to 300 recordings can be added in Recorded TV.
Managing Recordings
Recorded TV Delete Marked
Delete | Deletes the selected recording. |
Protection | Prevents the selected recording from being automatically deleted. |
Mark All / Unmark All | Selects or deselects all recordings. |
Exit Mark Mode | Exits the selection mode and returns to the previous mode. |
Controlling the Playback of Recordings
While playing, press the
button on the remote control.
- Adjust picture while playing
- View the recordings
- Save clip / Repeat
- Energy saving
- View in 3D (only compatible with models that support 3D)
- Set recordings playback option
Scheduling a Recording
This function allows you to record a programme you want to watch at the date and time you set. Press the Schedule on the progress bar that appears.
button on the remote control and then click 
Select schedule by programme | You can select a programme to execute Remind or Record. |
Manual Timer | You can select a date, time and channel to execute Remind or Record. |
The
button operation may vary depending on the country.When no Programme Guide is available, only the Manual scheduling menu is displayed.
The length of the scheduled recording should be at least 2 minutes long.
To Check or Modify the Schedule List
Schedule list
This is a function you can use to check, modify or delete the Remind and Record you have set.

The
button operation may vary depending on the country.Up to 30 programmes can be added to the Schedule list.
What Is Live Playback?
[This function is available on certain models or in certain countries only.]
This function allows you to temporarily save the programme you are currently watching to a USB HDD device, so you can play back any scenes you might miss. You can also continue watching from where you were previously, for example, if you go out for a while.
To use the Live Playback function, set Live Playback mode to On.
Temporary saving is done only in digital broadcasting mode. When in analogue broadcasting mode, only the portions saved in digital broadcasting mode can be used.
With the Live Playback function, you can play a programme back for up to two hours. This time may vary depending on your region. Recordings created on your region using the Live Playback feature will be deleted.
Use the left or right navigation button on the remote control to rewind or fast forward the current video by 10 seconds.
Connecting a USB HDD Device for Time Machine Ready
- Prepare a USB HDD storage device.
- Connect the USB HDD device to the USB port on the side or back of the TV.
- Set Live Playback mode to On.
The Time Machine Ready feature requires a USB storage device which contains a hard disk drive (HDD).
It is recommended that you use a USB HDD device with a capacity of between 40 GB and 2 TB.
To remove a USB HDD device, select USB Device. Make sure you receive the confirmation message that the USB HDD device has been removed before disconnecting.
If a USB HDD device is faulty, the Time Machine Ready function may not operate normally.
If you use a USB extension cable, the USB device may not be recognised or may not work properly.