Scheduled Recordings; Scheduling A Recording Using The Epg - Topfield TF 5810 PVRt User Manual

3.3 Scheduled recordings

3.3.1 Scheduling a recording using the EPG

Of course, a lot of the time you'll be using your PVR to record
programmes because you won't be in when they're due to be
broadcast, so you need to schedule recordings. Your PVR will
work through the list, automatically recording at the appropri-
ate time, and even wake up from standby if necessary.
The easiest way to schedule a recording is using the Electronic
Programme Guide — the PVR will automatically set the correct
time, channel and duration.
Before we go further, you need to know that there are two types
of entry you can make in your PVR's recording schedule.
The first is called 'preselecting,' which means that the PVR
remembers that you want to watch the programme you've se-
lected. It will switch to the appropriate channel at the right
time, so that you dont miss the programme, but it won't actu-
ally record.
The second type of entry in the schedule is a recording; the
PVR will switch to the appropriate channel and record the
programme on its hard disk for you to watch later.
You can schedule up to 140 different events, and events can
overlap each other, so you can tell your PVR to record a pro-
gramme that starts on one channel, and then to change to
another channel fifteen minutes later to watch something else,
for example.
You cannot have more than two things scheduled at the
same time, regardless of whether they are recordings or pre-
selections, and you can't pre-select two things at the same
time — you can only watch one TV programme after all! If
you try to schedule too many overlapping events, the PVR
will display a message.
Now, let's see how to create an entry in the schedule. It's very
easy. Press the GUIDE button to display the EPG. You can
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