Sharp LED TV Other useful features, USB-recording, Connecting a USB HDD, USB HDD registration

Other useful features

USB-recording

You can enjoy DTV 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 3 (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.

All the data on the USB HDD is deleted after USB HDD regisration.

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 “HOME” > “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.

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