Most TVs even support recording when they are turned off. You can also enter the EPG to schedule future recording.
With the remote control you can start recording live TV shows by clicking the red circle button or click the pause button to pause live TV. Now you are ready to explore the new possibilities. In the EPG you can schedule future recording – even when the TV is off
Connect the USB HDD to a free USB port on the back of the TV.How to set up USB RecordingOnce you have purchased a USB hard drive and connected it on the back of the TV you can move on to “pairing” the USB HDD with the TV. Manufacturers typically allow 1:1 recording, meaning that you will see no loss in picture quality. You can record SD, HD and 3D.Some manufacturers recommend USB hard drives with external power supplies but we have used a Trandscend USB HDD that takes power from the USB plug on all manufacturers’ TVs without any problems. Digital channels: Recording is only enabled on digital channels – not analog.A USB HDD: FlatpanelsHD uses a USB HDD from Transcend.USB Recording: A HDTV that supports recording.What you needMany consumers have USB recording enabled TVs without actually using the function – simply because it requires an extra USB hard drive or because the user is not aware of this function.Ī USB HDD is easily connected at the back of the TV Check the manufacturer web site if you are unsure. The following manufacturers support it in some of their models. Some 2010 models do and most 2011 have it implemented. But it requires an external USB hard drive.įirst of all you need to check if your TV supports recording. Now recording functionality has made it into TVs.
Guide: How to record on your TVHDD recorders were popular a few years back and before those VHS recorders. US models have the feature disabled due to legal issues. In this guide FlatpanelsHD helps you get started.ĭisclaimer: Only European TVs have USB recording. However, if you have not invested the 30-60 Euro in extra equipment you are missing out on this very useful function. If you have bought a new TV in 2010 or 2011 there is good chance that you can record TV shows and movies on your HDTV and put live TV broadcasts on pause.