Topfield TF 5800 PVR user manual Recording and playing TV programmes

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36Recording and playing TV programmes

Press Exit to return to viewing from the recording schedule.

Scheduling a recording without using the EPG The programme information that’s broadcast with digital TV signals usually covers a week’s worth of programmes, but sometimes there are technical errors that mean it doesn’t go that far into the future, or perhaps you’ve heard about a programme that’s on next month, and you want to schedule a recording while you remember.

It’s very easy to do —you can create a scheduled recording without using the EPG. First, you need to access the recording schedule in the way we’ve just described.

Then, press the Red button on the remote control to create a new entry. You’ll see a screen like this appear:

Make sure the Record option is On, and then move down to the next option and choose whether you want to record a TV or a radio channel.

On the next line, you can use the left and right arrows to move through the channels, or press OK to see the list, then move to one and press OK.

Next, select the mode —how often the recording will be made, for example daily, weekly, or just one time. On the next line down, use the arrow keys to pick the date for the recording.

The start time will automatically be set to the time when you began creating the timer; you can either change it with the arrow keys, or just type in a time, using the 24 hour clock, for

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Contents TF 5800 PVR Contents Iii Extra features Advanced features Technical Information Introduction and getting Started Unpacking Remote control buttons and their functions EPG Remote control buttons and their functions Rear panel connections Rear panel connections Connecting up your PVR Connecting the aerial to your PVR Connecting the PVR to your TV using a Scart or AV cableSwitching on for the first time Connecting the PVR to your TV using the RF outputConnecting to your HiFi system Searching for TV and radio channels Basic system settings Time and date optionsAV output settings Introduction and getting started Pay TV Introduction and getting started Watching TV Starting to watch television Volume control Changing channelsRadio channels Electronic Programme Guide Watching TV Time Shift television Rewinding TVWatching TV Pausing TV Recording and playing TV Programmes How your PVR recordsHow your PVR records Instant recording Instant recording Current event recording Scheduling a recording using the EPG Scheduled recordingsRecording and playing TV programmes Altering the details Recording and playing TV programmes Viewing your recording schedule Recording and playing TV programmes Things you should know about recording on your PVR Dual recordingsWhen recordings start or stop Watching television while dual recordingSwitching off while recording Leaving the PVR in standbyPlaying back recordings How recordings are namedPlaying back recordings Playback features Bookmarks and resume playPlaying back recordings After you’ve watched a recording Extra features Make the most of digital TVSubtitles Sound tracksPicture in Picture Digital teletext Sleep timer Organising channels Favourite channelsSetting up favourite channels Managing lists of favourites Watching TV using favourites Organising recordings Renaming recordingsOrganising recordings Copying recordings Editing recordings Additional playback and viewing features Playing back multiple recordingsSlow motion playback Repeat playbackParental lock Restricting access to recorded programmes Restricting access to TV channelsOrganising the channel list Extra features PC Connection Installing the software and drivers Connecting the PVR to your PCUsing Altair How files are organised on your PVR Transferring files PC Connection Advanced features MP3 playbackFirmware updates Installing a firmware update via USB Installing a firmware update via a serial connection Installing a firmware update over the air Installing TAPs TAPs Additional software for your PVRStarting TAPs Troubleshooting TAPs Starting TAPs automaticallyTAPs Additional software for your PVR Troubleshooting Unexpected channel changesFailed recordings PVR crashesIncorrect channel numbers and duplicate channels Unable to view Pay TV channels How to Adding a new channelContacting support Moving homeTechnical Information Table A.5 Conditional access interface Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 110T-F7115-201-4 Rev