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Record by channel and time
Recording by channel and time (Manual record), allows you to schedule a TV recording with a specific start time and end time. If you do
not have Guide information, then you can still schedule recordings by using Manual record. When you schedule the Manual record you
have the option of naming it. If you do not name the recording, then Media C enter names it automatically with the prefix of "Manual" in
the title so you can locate it in Recorded TV.
To schedule a manual recording
1.
Press the START
2. Select Recorded TV.
3.
Select Add recording.
4.
Under Create a custom recording with, select Channel and time.
5. Use the arrow buttons on the remote and +/- buttons on the screen to bring the selections into focus. Detailed information on
each option is listed below.
Option
Channel
record from.
Frequency
on a daily or weekly basis.
Date
Start time
whether it is A.M. or P.M..
Stop time
whether it is A.M. or P.M..
Keep up to
Recorded TV at one time. C hoose to keep from one to ten recordings or As many as possible. The recorder stores only up to
the limit that you indicate.
Keep
needed, Until I delete, Until I watch, or F or 1 week. For more information on Keep, go to
Quality
Good, Better, or Best. The image quality determines how large the file size is on the hard disk. For example, the default option
of Best quality records TV with the clearest and most detailed image and creates the largest file size on your hard disk.
6. Select Add title if you would like to name the manual recording. Enter letters by using the numeric keypad on the remote to
name the recording, and then select Sav e.
7.
Select Record to schedule the manual TV recording and return to the Recorded TV menu.
Note To record TV shows successfully to the hard disk, your computer must remain turned on, in standby mode, or in
hibernate mode.
Related topics
Use the Keep setting
Use standby mode
button on the remote, and then select My TV.
Description
Use the numeric keypad on the remote to enter the channel number you want to
Select Record once or how frequently you would like the recording to be made
Use the arrow buttons on the remote to select the date for a one-time recording.
Use the numeric keypad on the remote to enter a start time, and then indicate
Use the numeric keypad on the remote to enter a stop time, and then indicate
Select the number of shows in a recurring manual recording that are stored in
Select how long to keep each recorded show on the hard disk: Until space
Select from the following options to indicate the desired image quality: F air,
Use the Keep setting.
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