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limited number of services while the two programs are being recorded.

CAUTION

Do not move the digital receiver nor pull out the plug while it is running. It may cause damage to recorded programmes. Note that Topfield is not responsible for damages inflicted on files that are stored on the hard disk drive.

NOTE

If a recording lasts less than one minute, the digital reciever will not save the recording.

7.1.1 Instant recording

To instantly record the programme you are watching at present, press the button.

Pressing the button will not pause the current recording like it does with a video cassette recorder. Instead, pressing the button will pause the live show and begin time shifting within the current recording even with the Time Shifting option disabled. However, it is still possible to pause a recording.

After a recording is started, pressing the button displays a menu like the left figure, in which you can set the recording duration.

To specify an arbitrary recording duration, set the Duration option as you desire with the band dbuttons and press the OK button; the recording will end at the specified time.

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Topfield TF 7710 HD PVR, TF 7700 HD PVR manual Instant recording

TF 7710 HD PVR, TF 7700 HD PVR specifications

The Topfield TF 7700 HD PVR is an advanced High Definition Digital Satellite Receiver designed to offer users a seamless digital television experience. This Personal Video Recorder stands out with its array of features and technologies that cater to the demands of modern viewers. With support for multiple video formats, including MPEG-2 and MPEG-4, the TF 7700 ensures high quality playback of various channels and content available through digital satellite feeds.

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