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USB-recording
You can enjoy DTV/SAT recording or playback by
connecting a commercially available USB HDD to
the TV.
• USB-recording does not work for ATV, external
inputs, data broadcasts, radio broadcasts or network
applications.
Connecting a USB HDD
Connect a commercially available USB HDD to the
USB port of the TV.
• USB storage device: USB HDD
• Be sure to read the operation manual for the USB HDD.
• At least USB HDDs with memory between 100GB
and 2TB and under are required for USB-recording to
register.
• The USB 2 (HDD) port is compatible with portable USB
HDD which can operate with the power supply from the
USB port (bus powered drive).
• Refer to Disconnect the USB HDD when removing the
USB HDD (do not remove the USB HDD during USB-
recording operation).
NOTE
• USB-recording may take a few moments to start after
the TV is turned on.
• This function may not work properly for some USB
HDDs.
• Do not connect and disconnect a USB HDD from the TV
repeatedly.
USB HDD registration
It is necessary to first perform USB HDD registration
for USB HDDs used for USB-recording.
Directly connect only one USB HDD to the USB
port while registering the USB HDD (when two
or more USB HDDs are connected, USB HDD
registration is not available).
• The screen prompt pops up.
When the USB HDD is connected to the TV
Register the USB HDD. Follow the on-screen
instructions to register the USB HDD.
NOTE
• Only one USB HDD for USB-recording can be registered
on the TV. Two or more USB HDDs for USB-recording
cannot be used at the same time.
• When a USB HDD is registered, formatting may be
performed. In that case, all data will be deleted.
Disconnecting the USB HDD
When you disconnect the USB HDD, be sure to the
following steps.
Go to “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” >
“USB REC setting” > “Device removal”.
NOTE
• This menu item cannot be selected when a USB HDD
for USB-recording is not registered.
• The USB HDD registration for USB-recording is
cancelled in the following cases:
−When the USB HDD is removed.
−When another USB HDD is registered for USB-
recording; only one USB HDD can be registered for
USB-recording.