Topfield TF 5800 PVR Watching television while dual recording, When recordings start or stop

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38Recording and playing TV programmes

All you have to do is select the recording that you do want to stop, and press OK.

3.5.2 Watching television while dual recording

While you’re recording two channels at the same time, you can watch either of the channels you’re recording. In fact, some- times you can watch a completely different channel —that’s because of the way in which digital television is transmitted.

The simplest way to see which channels are available when you’re recording two things at the same time is to press the

button on the remote control.

You’ll see the channel list, but if you look closely, you may notice that some of the channels have a grey background, in- stead of the usual blue; these are channels that you can’t select to view during your dual recordings. You will be able to select any of the other channels, either from the list, or by entering their number.

3.5.3 When recordings start or stop

Sometimes, when recordings start or stop, the PVR may need your attention; for example, if you’re watching a channel that won’t be available when a second recording starts.

When this happens, the PVR will display a message on the screen. If you want your recording to take place, you need

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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 cableConnecting to your HiFi system Switching on for the first timeConnecting the PVR to your TV using the RF output 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 Organising the channel list Restricting access to recorded programmesRestricting access to TV channels 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