Dedicated Recording Device Setup; Plug & Play - Samsung TV E-Manual

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The maximum recording time is 360 minutes.
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The TV's settings apply when playing back recordings and using the Timeshift function.
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If the input signal is changed while recording is in progress, the screen will go blank until the
switch is made. Recording will resume, but
Device Performance Test
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before a recording can be made. A Device Performance Test can be performed from
Videos & Music
USB storage device has failed the
and conduct Device Performance Test again.
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When using the recording function, the actual recording may start a second or two later than the
specified time.
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If the Schedule Recording function is running at the same time as a recording is being made on
an HDMI-CEC-compliant external device, the priority is given to the Schedule Recording function.
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Connecting a TV-recording USB device automatically deletes abnormally saved Timeshift and
recording files.
Off Timer
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If or
is in progress at the specified time and turn off after the recording has ended.

Dedicated Recording Device Setup

After connecting an external storage device, it must be configured as a dedicated Recorded TV device
before the Schedule Recording and Time Shift features can be used.
Plug & Play
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Press the button to launch Smart Hub. Select
Videos & Music
A popup window appears.
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Select Yes. From the Device Format screen, you can format the device to a system compatible
for video recording. Note that formatting the device erases all existing data.
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Once formatting is complete, test the device to see if it supports the recording and Time Shift
functions. Once testing is complete, the device is ready for use with the Schedule Recording
and Time Shift functions. A test failure indicates that the selected device cannot be used as a
dedicated recording device. Select a different device.
must be performed on the USB storage device connected to the TV
Recorded TV. If recording is selected from
>
Device Performance
Auto Power Off
has been configured, the TV will override the setting if recording
screen to display a list of connected devices. Select the device you wish to use.
will not be available.
Guide
Test, the TV will initiate
Recorded TV
from the bottom of the
Photos,
or the channel list and the
Format Device
Photos,